CITRUS

First for HaruMatsu

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>>2388355
First for the purest yuri love on the planet.

Why do you make the thread so early? New chapter is 3 still weeks away

>>2388363
>first
Please, just no.

>>2388367
Because the old one is at p10. This isn't /a/. Generals are not frowned upon here.

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>>2388368
It's all good, onee-san.

>>2388355
Too lazy to search, someone lost a few well known roles these VA's did before

>>2388377
I'm assuming you mean "list" not "lost" so:

Taketatsu: https://myanimelist.net/people/6996/
Tsuda: https://myanimelist.net/people/11492/
Fujii: https://myanimelist.net/people/11162/
Kubo: https://myanimelist.net/people/17209/
Izawa: https://myanimelist.net/people/16453/

>>2388385
In b4 >MAL

>>2388377
Well main casts only listed here :

Taketatsu (Yuzu's voice) : Date a live, Dagashi Kashi (total crack, i'm impatient), K-on, High School DxD, Kiss and Sis, Oreimo, Queen Blades, Sword Art Online...

Tsudo (for Mei) : Yuru Yuri, Fractale, Dengi-ga, Guilty Crown (Ouma shuu !), Toukiden Kiwami

Not bad.

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>>2388364
+ 1.
The look of pure love on Yuzu's face.

>>2388377
Just gonna do Mei and Yuzu

Yuzu, Taketatsu Ayane:
Shidare Hotaru - Dagashi Kashi
Martinozzi, Éclair - Dog Days
Shimada Arisu - GuP Movie
Toujou Koneko - High School DxD
Nakano Azusa - K-ON
Kousaka Kirino - Ore no Imouto
Kirigaya Suguha - Sword Art Online
Koshimizu Sachiko - The iDOLM@STER

She also did Mirakurun from Yuru Yuri the couple times she was on screen which I thought was funny.

Mei, Tsuda Minami:
Sensei - Denki-gai no Honya-san
Ouma Shuu - Guilty Crown
Phryne - Fractale
Yui - Yuru Yuri
Yui - Yuyushiki

I don't really know shit about VAs but these two seem fairly famous at least. Hopefully the animation itself has a good budget as well.

>>2388387
I typed all this BS up then hit refresh and saw this, but I am gonna post anyway

>>2388385
tl;dr
Yuzu is Azunyan
Mei is Funami Yui
Harumin is Alpaca
Deko Eyebrows is Hanayo
Matsuri is Pina

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>>2388367
Let's Yuzu's kindness shower this thread like the previous one.

>>2388395
Accurate, but really, really cheesy, Nee-sama.

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>>2388394
I want Harumin to do the Alpaca voice in the show at least once

>>2388394
>>2388393
No Shiraho, Mitsuko nor Nene yet. So i assume that the the anime will cover volumes 1 to 4 with Yuzu's confession as the ending. Or maybe it's usual that only a part of the cast is announced. Don't know.

Season 2 possible if the anime is a success. The chapters 20-30 deserves to be animated, they are the best. I want Mei's badass speech at the library and the date to be animated.

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>>2388396
Embrace it sister.

>>2388401
Hmm I was kind of hoping they might do a longer than 12 episode season but they probably don't want to risk it at this point. How popular is Citrus in japan, actually?

>>2388400
DECANTERING!!! FROM SUCH A HEIGHT!!!

>>2388405
Most popular Yuri manga i presume, in general, i don't know. A good insight from someone would be appreciated.

I have hope with the last chapters that the manga's influence excede the Yuri borders. The slice of life and romantic-comedic aspects can attract not only Yurihime's readers.

The 30th has one of the greatest art i saw in a manga, yuri or not, concerning the characters.

>>2388401
>Yuri
>popular
>season 2

>>2388408
Not that anon but don't remind me. I hope we at least get 24/25 episodes but even that's a stretch.

>>2388407
I really like Citrus, but it's not the most popular yuri manga in Japan. Here on the western it definitely is, at least that's what I see on facebook (Wdtfs remains the most popular yuri on the western though, if you want to include manwha as well). Yagakimi is the most popular in Japan if you only count pure yuri series like that one, Citrus,Ntr, etc. Other very popular not pure yuri series are Murcielago, HSL and Yuru Yuri. What I mean when I say not pure is that they have other main themes besides yuri, like gore, comedy, yanderes, etc.
Anyway, has Citrus ever ranked on Oricon? If you want to have some idea of how popular it is ranking there is a good indication.

>>2388410
Nowadays most series get only 12 episodes. Heck, I think even SNK got 12 for season 2? We have to be realistic. If they make an effort 12 episodes could cover a lot. Kuzu no honkai covered 40 chapters in 12 episodes and overall they did a good job, but obviously they omitted some irrelevant parts.

>>2388414
Ah thank you for the info.

>>2388408
We can dream...at least.

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>>2388415
What if they condensed the series into twelve episodes?

Would people be mad? Honest question. Lemme do a poll, those are popular.

http://www.strawpoll.me/13526736

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>>2388414
I'm trying to look for it on Oricon manga ranking but you have to search for specific time frames; does anyone know when the last volume came out in Japan?

>>2388418
>http://www.strawpoll.me/13526736
It depends. I prefer the second part of the manga. I would like to see the last ten chapters be animated. So a condensed version is better than just half of it (and not the better half for me).

Mei's evolution is one of the most intersting theme of the serie, if we stop at Yuzu's confession or the date, that would be so disappointing.

>>2388420
The last volume (the 7) was released the 16th of june.

>>2388421
That's what i'm worried about.

I really enjoy the first bits personally and seeing the build up to the confession helps make their relationship now feel real and strong, not something spontaneous.

But the last few chapters have been amazing. I'd hate to see them do it frame for frame like the manga and never get to the later half.

>>2388420
I don't think any volume has ranked so far, otherwise it would have been stated here. People know which yuri mangas have managed to ranked on Oricon and they haven't mentioned Citrus yet. But you should still check.

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Am i the only one to noe that Saburouta particularly emphazised Mei's bossom curves ? (Harumi's boobs are safe but Mei)

I mean, in the previous chapters, it was not as spectacular.

I am sure Yuzu does not mind.

>>2388426
I dig it. Mei's got one of those elegant bodies.

I think Harumi has the biggest boobs.
They're huge.

>>2388426
Yuzu's hand

>>2388426
>>2388428
>>2388429

Ever notice whenever Mei would jump Yuzu early on she always went to feel Yuzus tits up? And once forced Yuzu to feel her tits.

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>>2388423
>>2388425
Well I checked these two listings around that release date and it's not anywhere in the top 30:

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/obc/w/2017-06-26/
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/obc/w/2017-07-03/

I'm assuming this last volume that came out would be the highest point of Citrus' popularity so far, what with the hype surrounding the anime, but who knows. Won't let me check lower than top 30 without making an account, but looking at the numbers it's gonna be less than 25,000 copies sold in any of those weeks.

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>>2388432
I think that without volume 7, Citrus has 700 000 copies sold (worldwide).

>>2388430
Yuzu like Mei's ass too.

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>>2388439
Indeed.

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>>2388439
>>2388441
Those silky smooth thighs. Fair skin Japanese girls with long black hair are the hottest.

>>2388439
That's the number of circulation. It's not the same as number of sales. If anything, anime always boost popularity, so after the anime Citrus could rank for the first time. That is, if the anime is not shit oc

>>2388432
>>2388439
It seems that volume 7 had lass good reviews thant volume 5 and 6 that were success. Shirapon introduction repelled some readers and SU habits to troll.

I liked them but i can understand the critics. Too many secondary characters, Harumi a little ignored and two chapters with half the page devoted to some Yuzu and Shiraho conversation.

Japanese readers wanted a faster progression in Mei's and Yuzu relationship. So, if SU do not want some readers (not the hardcore ones) to grow tired of, she has to conclude the actual arc by something more than another sweet kiss. (sex would be rushing things, which is not good too).

Big mistake for me was to deprive Yuzu of Mei's confession that has been built along chapters 25-27. Girl did say the most important thing to a stranger. Hope she will correct that in next chapter.

>>2388447
Thank for the precision. Let's cross our fingers that a decent animation team takes things in charge.

>>2388432
>Kiss him not me is on that list
What the actual fuck. Well, that thing had an anime so that could explain it

>>2388450
Sounds like reversed gender version of Yuri Danshi

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For the next chapter and the pajama party activities, i imagine very well an enraged Mei owning everybody with the pillow fight and sipping her tea as her victims recover their consciouness.

Sabagebu OAV was so much fun with that.

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>>2388457
Mei's fury mode is quite frightnening.

>>2388441

This was so cute and heartwarming.

>anyone implying Mei wont protect Yuzu's smile

>>2388537
Face nuzzling Mei's breast and hand on the butt. Good job Yuzu.

More seriously, yeah, a great chapter and probably the moment the manga moves to another level. Mei shows that she can be a rock to for Yuzu.

>>2388418
Could be great as long as what's cut/shortened is some of the excessively retarded drama, particularly in the ~early teen chapters.

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>>2388551
I think that too, so i wouldn't mind that the first 8 chapters are sum up at a good pace, even though the scene where Mei learns that Yuzu's father is dead deserve some special time.

The drama with Himeko was one of the worst but she is here for comedic purpose so i'm not sure they cut that.

>>2388448

I like that she feels she loves Yuzu but hasn't the courage to say it to her yet. In fact, I think the time she does say it will move them both to the point that they have sex.

>>2388448
I don't particularly like Shirapon, but the few chapters before that were great.

Citrus might be falling in popularity, but it's completely off the radar yet. It believe it at least should still be in top 3 most popular yuri series at the moment in Japan, with the other 2 being Yuru Yuri and Yaga Kimi.

Yuru Yuri actually charts Oricon every time a new volume released. For YagaKimi, the first vol charted was the last vol. Dengeki has been ramping up PR for the latter for quite some time, and I believe it sells more than Citrus domestically.

Man I used to like this manga until Mei started acting like a complete psycho

>>2388618
That must have been a very short love affair considering she's almost always acted like a complete psycho.

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>>2388618
Well, she is not psycho anymore. Just a very lonely soul from a sheltered upbringing. In chapter 9, when she say that She and Yuzu should stop because they are sister, you feel that she doesn't believe and feel what she's saying. There was always a dichotomy between her harsh and cold action and her real persona, very fragile and sometimes submissive. Mei is a very disconnected individual.

In the last ten chapters, she's more in line with her emotions. But she"s not totally healed. Just in process. Before, she tried to shut down Yuzu everytime because it was easier for her to be hated, she could easily indulge in her autodestructive ways. But Yuzu was persistent and remained faithful and supportive no matter what.

>>2388616
Yeah, i think that the anime could up the popularity and the summer trip arc. But, the author needs to really step up her game and not troll the readers again. Especially if some crisis or drama arises (and it will) when the girls return.

>>2388618
It is very funny, because Yuzu is conscious about the bullying actions Mei puts her through . Netherless, she keeps to shower her with affection. Truly a saint as an anon said in the former thread.

>>2388585
May SU ear you and deliver.

I fail to see when Mei has acted as a so called psycho, never as far as I can tell. Cold, aloof, vulnerable yes, but definately not psycho.

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>>2388718
>cold
>aloof
>vulnerable
Certainly.

>>2388719
>>2388718
The first volume do not do justice to her character. This vulnerability appears more clearly after that.

I think 'bully' is a strong word to use, she has never come close to bullying Yuzu, Mei is not a bad person, lol.

>>2388723
If anything, early Mei seems like almost a completely different character that the author decided to move away from. I just enjoy winding you Mei Defence League lads up.

>>2388751

>Mei Defence League

We're not that kind of thread

>>2388753
Touchy, eh?

>>2388723
>The first volume do not do justice to her character. This vulnerability appears more clearly after that.

This is going to make the anime adaptation interesting

Will they adjust Mei's character to fit what she's going to become?

>>2388395
amen to that sister

>>2388757

No? Have you been here before? I don't think we had a single argument last thread.

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>>2388781
>>2388765
That was a nice thread.

Indeed, i hope they will smooth a little her reactions. It is clear that the author became quickly fond of Mei or maybe, she realized that the bitch persona was not her cup of tea.

Mei can be such a sensitive character, but in the kindness department, Yuzu is out of her league as the big ball of love and generosity she is. So, the comparison does a disservice to Mei.

>>2388765
>>2388998
I don't think there's anything to fix. Mei was autistic as fuck, she limited herself to do what was expected of her and she had little to no idea about how she should handle regular social interactions.

That's why she was so odd during the first volume. In fact, rather than the first volume itself, she feels odd because of how much she's changed. However, if you re-read the manga you'll notice she didn't drastically change from one moment to another, but that her change has been gradual and heavily reliant on her interactions with Yuzu.

Mei at the beginning just did as it was expected of her. On the other hand, Mei, as of now, is trying to experience things, especially in matters of love.

That's one of the great things of this manga.

I adore Yuzu, but Mei is by far the character that interests me the most. Shes a complex character full of emotions but guards them staunchly due to the constant fear of abandonment which she's experienced time and time again. At the hands of those who are supposed to love her the most. With Yuzu she is learning to trust again and slowly seeing the barriers shes build to her heart slowy breaking down.

>>2389048
>>2389005
Well, as i am not a native english speaker, i agree and i couldn't say it better. You perfectly nailed Mei's complexity and explained it with clarity.

Anyway, i am a sucker for characters like Yuzu. But i learnt to like Mei very much and indeed, reading again the first chapters and keeping in mind her evolution is interesting.

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>>2389048
> but guards them staunchly due to the constant fear of abandonment

This page shows how much Yuzu's reassurance that Mei is her eveything baffles Mei from time to time and litterarly overwhelmes to the point to accept Yuzu's request on her own volition. SU's art catch perfectly that.

To be quite honest, I've been wondering how Mei got to be so overtly lascivious. She's only 14/15 at the beginning of the story, that's young especially for someone in Japan. I doubt SU would delve down that rabbit hole of angst so one can only speculate what sort of past she's had, like trauma.

>>2389091
I had a crack theory in mind but it does not seem that SU will follow this road now. Mei could have been abused by a suitor (since Aihara familly is prestigious and so on), a sadist cousin.
Something for a future drama incoming. But this is all crazy speculation. Anyway, she had the behavior of some abused teen and we know that is not the fact of her father.

Question here : is Citrus now the longest manga (in term of volumes) ? I wonder just how long SU intend to keep on the publication without jeopardize its popularity.

>>2389091
She is first year of high school (second year now), so 15 and a half, almost 16. But yeah, very intriguing attitude for a virgin, unless she is not. All we know is that she kissed on a regular basis (or was forced to kiss) the male teacher who manipulated her. She did stole Yuzu's first kiss.

>>2389096
Longest yuri manga i may add.

>>2389096
>is Citrus now the longest manga (in term of volumes) ?
Not yet: Sakura Trick will end at volume 8, Sasameki Koto has 9 volumes, there might also be some other yuri manga I don't recall at the moment.

>>2389104
Thanks. Volume 8 for Citrus is not the last one. So, we have some time.

>>2389096
I had a discussion a long time back (probably literally years by now?) about how her behaviour is pretty in keeping with people who were sexually abused in childhood. I don't think Citrus would ever go there, but it is what it is.

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>>2389136
Yeah i am inclined that it was a narrative possibility for Mei's background that SU thought about. Now, she's in a lighter mood so, who knows. Was it an initial ideal that slowly vanished ?

Mei's fear of intimate physical contact is pretty reccuring in the first 5 volumes though.

>>2389140
i am inclined to think*

ideal --> idea. Damn iphone.

>>2389140

>Mei's heart also starts to go doki doki

I love it.

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>>2389151
Yeah. The mutual badums appear in chapter 8. I wonder if it is not in this panel that she fall in love with Yuzu. She is clearly smitten or conquered here.

What do people consider the bigger moment in the series so far? The kiss or the rings?

>>2389164
I would have said the kiss but it was a little destroyed with all the drama with Matsuri and Sara.

First, Yuzu's confession and kiss. Second, the rings. Third, the first real kiss (we want open mouths again SU !).

If Mei confesses, ex-equo with Yuzu's one.

Frankly, since each arc/volume has 4 chapters. I don't know how the author will be able to deal in a satisfaying way all the subject teased by the actual arc :
- more intimate expressions of affection (stolen kisses and so on)
- a possible coming out after having been caught
- having fun with friends (onsen, pillow fights...)
- Mei's confession

Or will the volumes will have one more chapter now since we have a monthly release. I hope important matters will not be rushed.

>>2389167
>Third, the first real kiss
Well that's definitely the biggest moment for me. That's when I got completely hooked on the series.

>>2389361
Let's pray for a good animation.

>>2389605
With our luck never sadly.

>>2389612
I like to think that since it is produced by Infinite Datebayo we'll have some quality. If we seen all of their produced animes, many are animated by P.A. Works and in general, there isn't any real bad serie.

>>2389605
NTR has 2 chapters per 10 mn length episodes animated.
If Citrus is 22 mn (Infinite Datebayo never produced short episodes series), well, 3 chapters per episodes is plausible.

Ending can be volume 8 with the final of the Summer trip arc. I wonder if it is the reason the volume 8 (well chapters 29 and 30 for the moment) seems so fluffy and angst-free. That would be the perfect ending for a 12 episodes anime. Post-trip drama can wait the next part of the manga.

>>2389846
Its called Infinitedayo no Datebayo.

>>2389846
>3 chapters per episodes is plausible.
Arcs are 4 chapters and it wouldn't make much sense to have an episode straddle 2 arcs.

>>2389868
Sorry, i saw my mistake but didn't want a repost. Thank for the correction.

>>2389869
On episode per arc would be rushing things. If you look at some volumes, you have two parts that can do one episode each. As for volume 6 : the date and the ring arc.

For the school trip, one episode is sufficient i think, same for volume 1 and two. You have room for two episodes dedicated to the most important parts. But that are just assumptions of course.

>>2388364
>>2388392

Got a screen of her cradling her head after this?

>>2388403

This is the moment Mei dragged Yuzu out the closet. <3

>>2389136
>>2389140
Not necessarily though. What we know of her is already enough to explain her behaviour.
Mei was a child that suffered from abandonment and disconnection from people.
If I recall correctly her mum died(?), then her father left because he became a dirty hippie. Those were already horrible things for a child, especially what her father did.

Then her grandfather was far too strict of a person, that ended up raising Mei as as a rather distant person.

These factors made Mei not only unable to grow up understand how social relationships works and having no idea what her behaviour in such circumstances should be, but she also seems to have a very clear fear of being abandoned again, which explains very well why she kept pushing Yuzu away in the initial volumes, but as Yuzu keeps gaining her trust and showing Mei that her feelings and compromise for her is real, Mei is in turn allowing herself to trust Yuzu and letting her feelings for her bloom as they should.

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>>2390253
I don't think her mum died. It is never clearly stated. Possible ... or not. Mei's reaction when she learns that Yuzu's father died seems to indicate that she do not know the feeling. She litterarly ignores her mother.

We can catch a sight of Mei's figure on some picture but the strict entourage that is Aihara familly and the expectations that come with being part of it can explain that she left.

Mei does not seem to miss her. She cries when she's sleeping about her father, never her mother. And the worst thing that happned to her, as Himeko states if, is her father's departure for the world.

Another crack theory i have in mind. We'll ear of Mei's mother in latter arcs.

>>2390231
Too fluffy for my little heart.

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Remember when Mei was a cool and wasnt a pussy?

>>2390331
Welm, she was badass in Matsuri's arc. Possessive and wanting to be sure that Yuzu loves her. But the problem is she was on the receving hand. She wanted to be needed and loved.

I prefer her now, she wants to give and to express her feelings but has some restraints. Anyway, it is fading slowly as you see in lasqt chapters that she wants to give in in physical affection.

>>2390327
>can explain that she left.
>Another crack theory i have in mind. We'll ear of Mei's mother in latter arcs.

Maybe we'll see her with another women, and it will be revealed she split from Mei's dad because she was (and is) in love with another woman. (Along with the issues Mei's father created with his personality and behavior). Maybe the adults hid the truth from her, and now she'll finally learn it. If they do go that route that will take time to explain.

>>2390343
I am in. Could explain why Aihara familly seems to have erased all mention of her. Imagine when Shou learns that his daughter is in love and forms a couple with his daughter in law.

I would love more insight in Yuzu's and Mei's familly history. We never knew how Yuzu's father died. No mention of a grand or a grandma. That would be cool instead of fuelling the drama only around the love matters.

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>>2390334
The casual way she discusses her relationship with Yuzu lately is refreshing. She doesn't deny her feelings so much. The talk in the library after the rings, the fireworks kiss and after and the discussion in the car about her not caring so much about worrying about hiding on the trip, then consenting to Yuzus kiss request on her own terms.

She's come so far emotionally I wanna cry.

>>2390343
I don't really like the idea of her mom being a lesbian. A lot of yuri series shove lesbians in everywhere. Everyone's a lesbian. The fact there are so few actual lesbians in the story (mostly just Yuzu and Mei, Matsuri, Himiko maybe-ish, Harumin? Shiropon and Yuzus fan girl.) is kinda refreshing.

Yuzu and Mei are the first characters I ever believed are actually real lesbians and not just fooling around in a long time.

Sorry if my english is bad, it's not my first language.

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>>2390359
Do not worry, englosh is not my first language.

I am so looking forward their future. That would be so blissful if SU would go as far and not stop at their graduation or their coming out to their family.

>>2390355
I really love the last two chapters. They talk, even Yuzu decided to start the conversation on Mutsuri's plan whereas, before, she just kept that inside when something was bugging her. Now, she expresses it.

There is this sort of serene intimacy between them now.

>about her not caring so much about worrying about hiding on the trip

It seems to me that she almost wants to be discovered now.

>>2390371
Sorry for the typos :
>Matsuri
>english

What I love the most about Citrus are those expressive eyebrows. They're able to convey real human emotions unlike the rest of animes.

>>2390327

That has to be one of the cutest shots of the two of them together.

>>2390355
>>2390371

I agree, she almost wants to be caught, I think the fact that she can't bring herself to not wear the ring Yuzu gave her is the best thing ever.

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>>2390253
>If I recall correctly her mum died(?)

Divorced confirmed in chapter 7. She left for another lover or was just fed up with the former Shou, strict and stern before his "hippie" stage and "chose your own path and build you hapiness".

Maybe the ex-wife would like this new Shou. And could resolve the step-sister stigmata that could plague Yuzu and Mei's love officialization.

>>2390547
>Maybe the ex-wife would like this new Shou. And could resolve the step-sister stigmata that could plague Yuzu and Mei's love officialization.
Way to throw Yuzu's mom under the bus. And them being lesbians is already a stigmata on their relationship, since it's not accepted in mainstream Japanese society either.

>>2390555

Is this actually true? I see a lot of stuff said about Japan in the west, like the whole 'Christmas Cake' thing...which is not even a thing anymore.

Where I come from two gay guys walking down the street could receive verbal and physical abuse, I find it hard to imagine Japan being so barbaric.

>>2390555
Frankly, i don't know how SU will resolve things in a happy way. She clearly said that our two lovebirds will have a happy future.

I am not a specialist of japanese society, well nothing more than what i read in manga.

So, how is it possible to have them be an official couple in Japan ? Even if the step-sister thing is resolved. The theme of the manga is "live your life like you want it to be".

>>2390559
I don't know. If someone is more versed in japanese way of life concerning gay matters, they are welcome to give some info. I presume that as long as a woman lives with a "friend" of the same sex, well, no problem.

But how live people who come out or don't hide in public ? I don't think we can always confide what is shown in animes and mangas.

>>2390559
Japan can be pretty backwards regarding gay and lesbian stuff. Like, they tolerate it in ways, like for comedy or as a, "She's young, she'll grow out of it." kinda thing. They throw retirement parties for gay men who eventually have to "stop being gay" and marry a woman or it isn't socially acceptable anymore.

Typically young lesbianism is seen as a thing you might do as a teenager but you grow out of and mary a man eventually. Which is why I can't get into a lot of yuri because of this exact implied premise and why I love Citrus. All arrows point to Yuzu and Mei being genuine lesbians who want to stay together forever.

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>>2390750
>ll arrows point to Yuzu and Mei being genuine lesbians who want to stay together forever.

Yuzu sees herserlf as Mei's wife very fast in the manga.

>>2391062
I know right? I can totally see Mei being career oriented and Yuzu being a housewife.

Hm, come to think of it I suppose Mei will inherit the school.

>>2391447
Ah yes, the school. Let's see how their relationship will impact that. It is probably one of the "problems" they will face that Mei talked about in chapter 24.

I like to think that Yuzu could have some trump card or a sort of unknown talent or disposition that would make her valuable in a professional way. Indeed, her future is a big mystery. Mei can be what she wants, her academic level is unmatched. Being only the wife for Yuzu would be such a waste.

>>2391462
Well she is good at cooking and seems to enjoy it, a chef possibly?.

>>2391465
Yes, i thought about that too. She could have her own restaurant.

>>2390371
What chapter is this shot from?

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>>2391746
Chapter 29, where Mei has very lewd thought. Well, probably just thinking about the matching hickeys. Girl is becoming addicted to Yuzu's body.

>>2391752

She's starting to love Yuzu so much she is actually wanting to express it in physical form, I love it.

>>2391754
She is the perfect incarnation of "action, no word", a doer, not a talker.

>>2390359
>The fact there are so few actual lesbians in the story
>goes on to list all the female characters besides Yuzus mom

>>2392097

I can't think of any actual female characters in the story besides Yuzu's mom who aren't lesbian. And you know what? This weirded me the hell out at first, I thought 'am I supposed to believe all these girls happen to be gay?' until I realized it was a yuri manga published in a Yuri publication and it was just like any het harem manga.

>>2392102
Japanese school with only girl. Shiraho and co are more in a sort of infatuation. Real lesbian (canon) are Yuzu, Mei. Matsuri maybe but not sure. The others are like Marimite's cast.

But yeah, you have a point on the publication situation. That is why i like when chapters are outside the school. I have the impression that SU like the idea of an all girl band like in Yuru Yuri and K-on. More than a harem it seems to me that Citrus became a story on friendship among girls with sheltered life that Yuzu brightened. You juste have to read Harumi's description of the school's ambience in chapter 1.

>>2392115
>Shiraho

But Mei herself told Shirapon that the feeling she described to her means that Shirapon is in love with her (which she knew because she felt the same towards Yuzu at the time).

>>2392121
Yes but i think that is because she see some common point between her obsession for Yuzu and Shiraho's one for her. But Shiraho's love is more a crush mixed with fascination not real love and not physical attraction. That is of course my own personal vision. Mei's realization of her love for Yuzu during her chat with Shiraho is not the best part of volume 7. I prefer when she is able to put the word love on her feelings when she feed Yuzu or want to hug her or share a bath. Best one is when she sees that what Yuzu'smother loves in Shou (including his flaws) are the same that what she loves in Yuzu : clumsy but generous and eager to protect others.

That would have lead to a confession. * sigh* SU wanted to milks things a little too much.

>>2392152
Sorry for the mistakes : ipad is my nemesis when i try to post.

>>2392153
I have an iPad and can post just fine. It's just that you're retarded, neesan.

What's the meaning of SU

>>2392178
Saburouta. The author.

>>2392178
Steven Universe

http://yurinavi.com/2017/07/29/yurimangasousenkyo-10-1/
>>2392186
Kek

>>2392188
Thanks for the link. Interesting poll for Citrus.

>>2392152
>Mei's realization of her love for Yuzu during her chat with Shiraho is not the best part of volume 7. I prefer when she is able to put the word love on her feelings when she feed Yuzu or want to hug her or share a bath.

That's fair, but I liked the festival moment too, because it gave Shirapon a sense for being, and it's not really probably intended, but I liked the way it showed how people feel about you or how people in general can help you to understand your own feelings about something. That said, I think Shirapon can be a great character outside this one moment too.

>>2392178
It means the person using it doesn't know the rou in Saburouta is one syllable.

I would really like a switch on PoV at some point.
It would be nice to see how strongly Mei feels about Yuzu. Then, instead of having the usual X girl falls for Mei, we can have one girl going for Yuzu and see how Mei reacts.

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>>2392244

Isn't that what Matsu was, and we know how Mei reacted, she stepped the fuck up and wasn't having none of that shit.

>>2392188
>http://yurinavi.com/2017/07/29/yurimangasousenkyo-10-1/

Rankings?

>>2392188
>that number 1 rank

People like that manga? It's so painfully dull though.

>>2392188
This will get an anime by next year.

>>2392456
Lots of people say the same thing you say about Citrus. Let's just respect people have different taste.
Personally I enjoy both mangas, and I'm happy yagakimi has the title of the most popular yuri in Japan right now. I'm happy for Citrus having second place too.

>>2392462
I know but I read it recently and it's so boring. The main character is such a jerk.

I thought at least halfway through she'd change but she hasn't changed at all. I just feel sorry for the girl in love with her.

>>2392464
>boring
We call that "slice of life" around here

Asa complete Yuri scrub, that does make me want to pick up Yakigmi.

>>2392468
I love slice of life but I was reading it for romance and got nuthin.

>>2392468
It's true that sometimes a "lack of story" IS the story, and I enjoy that sometimes, but that doesn't seem to be the case here. Maybe I'd like it better if I read with that mindset.

>>2392464
Which one is the jerk for you? Yuu is the mc and she's not a jerk at all , she's nice to Touko and recently she is doing what she can to help her overcome her issues.
I guess you meant Touko. She is very selfish but she has problems. She is not making Yuu feel bad on purpose, she's just being an asshole due to her selfishness. Touko is far from perfect but she's misunderstood too.

>>2392475
I guess my mistake was reading it for yuri romance. Set my expectations too high.

>>2392471
>>2392474
Yagakimi is not a sol. Are you actually reading the whole thing? It does have a plot. Recent Citrus chapter are starting to be like a sol. No that there's anything wrong with that.

>>2392178
Sonic Underground, stupid bitch.

>>2392477
Yeah I meant Citrus, which is fine by me. I needed a break from 24/7 angst anyway

>>2392248
Yeah, but at that time Mei hadn't yet truly accepted her feelings for Yuzu, just see what happened during Christmas after that, and afterwards with Sara.

If someone showed up and became really close to Yuzu, it would be interesting how the current Mei would react.

>>2392476
Just say you don't like it. It has romance and I still don't get which character is the jerk for you. I guess you don't like its drama, but you seem to be misreading the characters. Anyway, it's fine if you don't like it. To each their own taste.

>>2392464
It's a seinen, so of course the story will flow differently from your average yuri and shounen.

I think it actually sells more than Citrus per volume as of now. Dengeke has been trying to shill it for some time to promote their anthology and their new yuri series.

Which is kinda good I guess. More yuri and competition is always good.

What kind of Yuri is Girl Friends?

>>2392490
Fluff with some very minor drama.
It's really good, and it's sadly set the bar for many people - I say it's sad, because not many stories get there.

>8 volumes
>still no sex
What the fuck are they thinking?

>>2392490
Adorable

>>2392488
It does sell more than Citrus despite having less volumes. I think the fact it's published in Dengeki Daioh and good promotion has helped a lot.
YH needs to step up to if they want to conpete. Luckily Citrus anime will be a good adaptation. They have ruined NTR anime.

>>2392495

They're actually being very careful and delicate.

>>2392490
Somehow I feel like half the people here haven't read any other yuri mango except Citrus and Kodama shit.

>>2392175
At least he apologised and wasn't like a lot of these ESL posters who have invaded the thread in the past few weeks. Hell, I get a headache just trying to figure out what the fuck they're trying to say.

>>2392490
>not knowing Girl Friends
What the fuck. I guess you come from facebook.

>>2392498
I know there is late night ad for YagaKimi. Don't know what is there in store for Citrus though.

>>2392241
God, yes, this kills me. It's Saburouta (saboorohtah) people. ONE WORD. Not TWO.

>>2392503

I only got into Yuri recently, what's the issue exactly?

>>2392469
You should try reading it, the end of chapter 1 got me hooked, after that is just slow build up and other cutesy stuff. I personally like both manga so there's no problem for me too.

>>2392507
It means you have to read more Yuri.

>>2392513

Well, as issues go, doesn't sound too nad, really enjoying it at the moment.

>>2392487
Yes. Now she knows that it is love so it could be interesting but rival based drama was such a pain in some arcs that i prefer the social drama that will arise when they deepen their relationship.

>>2392462
Yagakimi first was expected. It sells better. But yeah, let's all respect different tastes. I am not so surprised to see NTR ranking bad.

>>2392235
I like Shiraho too and the bonus chapter with chapter 7 was cute wither her interactions with Yuzu. I just think that the later arc was wasted with depriving Yuzu of a direct confession.

>>2392244
The author said that there are few chances to see that but since she did the interview for her german fans, she may have change her mind, who knows.

The idea of a Mei's Pov chapter would be nice and enlightening for sure. Girl is like a pineappel, hard on the surface but very fragile and sweet in the inside.

>>2392507
I think what >>2392503 was trying to say is that 4chan is a bit different from places like failbook, etc. We USED to have a saying around here: "Lurk More", which means get to know the board and the board culture, but lately people have just been spoonfeeding everybody b/c I guess they want some sort of hugbox. I don't EVEN know....

>>2392515
>I just think that the later arc was wasted with depriving Yuzu of a direct confession.

I'd agree but I believe we're getting to that eventually.

>>2392516

No one here gives a fuck about how the rest of 4chan does things.

>>2392516
GF isn't on dynasty-scans anymore, and that's where I read it first, not sure where you're supposed to read it now. It's not some "rite of initiation" and anyone with weird hangups about people who haven't read every manga in existence are just sad.

>>2392520

I thought Citrus was now the entry Yuri?

I thirst for more Mei POV, but it almost seems too easy and would ruin the mystery

>>2392523
You have a point. Mei is interesting because she is complex and unpredictable.

>>2392517
>I'd agree but I believe we're getting to that eventually.

Yeah. I hope the summer trip will deliver the long awaited confession. After all, it is supposed to be "an unforgettable summer" for Mei and Yuzu as stated in the color page of chapter 29.

>>2392517
>No one here gives a fuck about how the rest of 4chan does things.
But you're on 4chan faggot.

>>2392522
>tfw not very long ago Girl Friends was the entry yuri for Western people but now it's Citrus , NTR and manwha
I'm not sure how I feel about this.

>>2392528

....hence 'the rest of...'

>>2392530
To be fair, Morinaga hasn't made any big work in a while, and GF is rather old.

>>2392530

Why the fuck do you care? After people catch up with Citrus, whose to say they won't come back for Girl Friends?

>>2392523
>>2392527
To be fair, I don't think Mei is as mysterious and unpredictable as she used to be.
Furthermore, her getting the PoV doesn't necessarily mean we'll get to know everything about her. Think how Yuzu is the MC (and thus the PoV character), but we didn't know the reason why she dyes her hair the colour she does because of her thoughts, but through a third person (her mum).

How much of a character's PoV is shown will be defined by the author, and Saburouta can limit the PoV to simply deepen the things we already know about Mei.

>>2392530
>not very long ago

You have a funny sense of not very long ago. GF is like ancient history by Internet standard.

Its going to be weird as fuck in seven years when we hit the 20 year anniversary of all the early 2000's yuri manga/anime. Who knows what website we'll even be discussing them on or how many of the people that remember them will even be around to chat

>>2392545
Madoka Magica is already old and I'm not sure what I'll do when I start running into people who've never heard of it

>>2392549
Become a mature person who doesn't have such a specific comfort zone?

>>2392549
Madomagi will at least be getting a sequel sooner or later - though SHAFT shouldn't be waiting to long.

>>2392554
Maturity has got nothing to do with what you just said, though.

>>2392556
One tends to get less preoccupied with the trivial fact that new people are always entering their community and will experience different things than them as time goes on. If you've experienced "wow it's been X years since Y yuri craze, some people here don't even know about it now" multiple times, it loses its novelty. That's what I mean by mature.

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>>2392537
I agree. She can just do some panels or some pages with a slight pov. Some bonus extra show that she can use other perspectives.

Does Mei facepalms here because she just realized being cute by Yuzu's standards assimilates her to Yuzu's strange plushes ?

>>2392588
Why do i get an old couple vibe ? The more the manga progresses, the more those two are lovable in their dorky antics.

>>2392844

They will be together until they die, and look how young they are, they have 70 odd fulfilled years of content and joy ahead of them.

>>2393123
They're Japanese so i'd say more like 80 or 90 years.

>>2393140

Then....I don't believe in the afterlife, but I can see them walking through the golden gates hand in hand, towards an eternity of being together.

>>2393141
Damn, such an OTP couple now. Who would have thought that in the first chapters.

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I hope we get a new translation of chapter 19. In the translation done by an anon, Mei tells Yuzu that she wants her sister to be respected as a suitable candidate for the election.

In the Seven Seas version, she tells that she wants to show everyone to be a suitable candidate. Opposite interpretations.

Since Seven Seas translation is not always on the spot, i am curious about the real meaning of Mei's speech here. In the japanese version, Mei's name clearly appears.

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>>2393826
>私もあなたみたいになりたい
>I... Want to be like you also

>ってあなたのファンが言っていたわ
>This is what your fan said.

>そんあ簡単に退学にはさせないわ
>You will not be allowed to take the easy way out and drop out of school.

>あなたはこの選挙を通して
>この学院に相応しい生徒会長は藍原芽衣だと
>認めさせる責務がある
>You will continue through to the end of this election
>so that the whole school will be able to recognise that Aihara Mei
>is the most fitting and worthy Student Council President.
_________________________

Looks like 7 Seas nailed it.

>>2393853
Very good.
CT should do chapter 19...

>>2393853
Oh, thank you very much. Everything is clear now. So, indeed, Seven Seas is right.

This scene is very subtle. Mei's speech has so implicit understatements. She quotes Nene but Yuzu, at first, thinks that it is what Mei is thinking about her.

In fact, i really think that Mei stole Nene's words and hides behind them to verbalize what she loves in Yuzu without assuming a straight confession of admiration. A way to shield herself, and to show her deep emotional reticence. When she will be able to clearly express her feelings with words, it will be a great moment in the manga.

That's why a good translation is essential here. So thanks again for the insight.

>>2393871
>>2393913
TBDESU, FAMPAI, 7 Seas is actually doing a pretty decent job with CITRUS. They have some weird editing choices and there are like one or two places where the TL is kinda off (usually on fluffy, not-so-important stuff), but when the important parts (like that scene) are done, they generally come through quite well.

>>2393976
Glad to know that. I bought the english volumes even though i have the translated chapters by YP and now Chaosteam because it is important to support the author.

So if the translation is accurate for the important parts, that's better. Thank you for the confirmation.

>>2393871
Chapter 20 too i heard. They are not satisfied with their previous version. Guess we'll have to wait until other projects are done. And next publication of Yurihime have NTR, Citrus and Tatoe TODOKANU ITO DA TOSHITEMO announced in the preview.

>>2394545
Ah, that's why it is not on dynasty-reader.

>>2395495

Did Mei just trick Yuzu into a deep kiss? <3

>>2395502
Well, we don't know. But it is implied that they touched each other's ears and tails. And Mei's ultimate horny button is the ears.

>>2395494
>>2395495

Credit to Chaosteam. Nice to have some leaflets translated too. They are always fun.

>>2395494
>>2395495
W-what is this? Where's it from?

>>2395841
4 pages Leaflet that you can find when you bought japanese volumes of Citrus in some japanese stores like Toranoana : http://www.toranoana.jp/mailorder/article/20/0011/75/76/200011757685.html.

This one was published with volume 7 that was released in june 2017.

It is not the same thing that the extra volume published with collector edition of volume 7.

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Woot woot, hardly ever buy Manga I've already read online, but Citrus was too good not to.

>>2396007

Same as you.

Since the story became better in the 10 last chapters, supporting the author is a good way to have a fully completed manga and not some rushed thing.

>>2396054

Not just that, I wanted to just have physical versions of it.

>>2396007
>Citrus
>Too good

>>2396077

>I only read highly sophisticated Yuri romance Manga, for a highly sophisticated reader such as myself

>>2396007
I want to buy it too. It's been a while since I bought a manga or even collected a whole series.

I think the last whole series I ever collected was both Read or Dies and Pretty Face. Citrus is definitely worth it.

>>2396665
>Pretty Face
Never heard of that one. Is it yuri, and if so what is a basic synopsis (without spoiling things)?

>>2396667
It's not yuri. I'll see if I can summarize it.

A teenage martial artist get's in a horrific accident on the bus ride home from a martial arts tournament and his face gets horribly fucked up. He waks up half a year later from a medically induced coma in a private surgeons office where the surgeon rebuilt his face to look exactly like the girl he had a crush on (Because it was all the doctor had to go by after finding the picture in his pocket.). He finds out everyone thinks he's dead and runs into his crush who thinks he's her runaway twin sister.
Things get crazy.

>>2396676
Original. I'll check this one, it is crazy enough to interest me.

Before Citrus, the only manga i bought entirely was Monster... that was looong ago.

>>2396716
I'm surprised more people havn't heard of it, especially on 4chan. I first read it in a preview in Shonen Jump in like 2006-ish or something. I bought all the volumes as they were released.

It's pretty funny.

>>2396007

Why are Citrus covers more lewd then the actual manga?

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>>2396772
Get's people interested in reading it? Fan service?

I dunno, but it get's like that in the actual manga too sometimes.

I wonder if things will get even lewder after this arc. I feel like there's going to be a big something that happens.

>>2396775

Yeah, they gotta become one sometime, man. Something about the way they both always stare at you from the covers though.

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>>2396775
>I wonder if things will get even lewder after this arc. I feel like there's going to be a big something that happens.

The manga was lewder at the begining but it is more romantic now. Big difference between the hot kiss in chapter 8 and the last ones.

I don't mind but i would like a little more hotness. I have the feeling too that something special will happen. These girls are so fed up to restrain their desire.

I don't know what Sabouruta can show in a Yurihime publication. Partners, her one-shot with Yuzu and Mei look-alike, has a lewd scene without showing anything very kinky : the act itself was only on a few panels and carefully hidden. It was published in Wildrose.

Yurihime is softer than Wildrose was. I bet we'll have a big skip, only the before, the after and a shot on a window during the sex part or better, a shot on one of Mei's bear. He likes watching.

>>2396801
I actually don't mind some implied sex. Like a passionate kissing scene that fades to black.

I love the sappy romance stuff so I don't mind it if they did that.

>>2396801

How do you want it to be? Lewd or more emotional? IMO lewd isn't necessarily unclassy.

>>2396801
>partners

Kek, that was a fun read. I had no idea. That last page with Mei and Yuzu at the end made me laugh though.

>>2396812
Well, emotional but showing physical gesture of love, not just a deep kiss and a caress. I agree, for me lewd is not unclassy. I am not a native english speaker, so lewd is not maybe the better word.

I'd like the manga showing them melding in each other embrace. A hot but moving scene is totally possible.

Since the author is very good at showing her characters' subtle feelings through eyes and faces, she'll probably favour this.

>>2396824

Was just wondering how far is ecchi and how far is full blown hentai. Kissing is probably neither, Mei kissing starting at just above Yuzu's breasts and slowly making her way down to her pelvic region is probably ecchi, but really all she'd be doing is kissing her front end.

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>>2396824
To complete my post here. Perfect exemple of hotness and emotion mixed. I'd like that in the manga. But all depends of the mankaga. She's the ultimate boss there.

Source : It is an old work from some drawer called Lone Wolf who did some comics on Shiznat. Sadly, she stopped and never finished some stories.

>>2396828
>>2396824
Sakura Trick got away with some pretty heavy kissing when it was animated. I was surprised, I thought they'd tone it down for tv.

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>>2396828
Saburouta knows how to hide the nipples. Hair !
She can do some shots on their hands to.

>>2396830
It can be done. You just drape a bit of a sheet here and there if you really need to.

It's not that far from this. >>2396833

>>2396832
>heavy kissing

I may be biased but I am a huge fan of this, heavy kissing and gasping inbetween is just SO passionate to me.

But things like the aforementioned Mei kissing her way down Yuzu, it's like...that's a rude and certain part of Yuzu's body and only Mei can touch it, so it feels intimate.

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>>2396834
Yep. We just have to wait the big moment. If Yuzu doesn't die from an heart attack with all the ba-dumps she has when Mei simply rest her head on her shoulder.

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>>2396838
>>2396834
>>2396833
>>2396830

Saburo Uta, if you read us, we count on you.

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>>2396840
Yuzus ba-dumps are always welcome but when Meis heart goes doki doki it's like, super cute.

>>2396841

Hey, sex is an important thing in a relationship, and Mei and Yuzu know it so badly they're getting slight anxiety from it. Amusing to think that Matsuri is more confident about it.

>>2396845

My favourite doki doki moment is when Yuzu literally asks her heart to stop beating so hard in case Mei hears it. :3

>>2396846
I like to think it's just because Yuzu and Mei are traditional. They're good girls, they aren't going to just fuck right off the bat.

There were times when one or the other wanted to but for whatever reason the other wasn't ready. But we're moving toward the moment when both of them will want it and feel ready. Then it will be a big deal and very important, not some throwaway moment but something passionate.

>>2396850
Yes. One of the most important moment. Probably the reason why the author doesn't want to rush it. There is a little teasing and trolling from her but also the desire to make it special and unforgettable.

Does Mei's long awaited love confession will trigger it ? Who knows.

>>2396854
I'm legit going to cry when Mei tells Yuzu she loves her. I can already feel it.

>>2396855
Indded. Floods of tears will roll down Yuzu's eyes too. She will be so overwhelmed that it will be a very moving moment.

>>2396855

I'm also a sucker for afterglow, morning after and pillow talk scenes. Although for Citrus the latter two of that will probably Yuzu embraced deep into Mei's bosom when they're both naked under the covers, Mei kissing the top of Yuzu's head.

>>2396858
Yes, and the stares and little loving gestures of everyday life after the first time especially in their situation to keep things hidden. So even though the "moment" will come, what follows is also interesting.

>>2396846
Amusing

Or slightly disturbing

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>>2396883
I have the impression she brags a lot and displays so much bravado that it can hide a real inexpience. She strikes me as someone who is a talker and not really a doer. If she has someone who stands against her or do not give a fuck, she loses her cynical persona.

She was astonished when Mei told her she was ready to met the guy Matsuri planed for her. She certainly thought that Mei will chicken.

That could be interesting if her actions could have a dramatic impact she did not foresaw making her sincerely regret them.

>>2397015

What if that's what gets her with Harumin? Her bravado either actually pisses off or upsets Haru and Matsu realizes she's gone to far so she chases after her because she's not actually like that, then they kiss and make up?

I cant fucking wait to see Yuzu's reaction as well.

>>2397023
Well, sure, there is something up Saburouta's sleeve with Haru and Matsu. Maybe, after Mei and Yuzu relationship is revealed to their friends, there will be some panel time for other duos.

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>>2397030
Difficult to say if she's serious about Harumi or just trolls Nene.

Did Matsuri let down her hopes with Yuzu since she understood she has no chance against Mei or had she only some a little sister crush with Yuzu, nothing serious ?

A serious Matsuri from time to time would be interesting. Maybe when shits hit the fan for our main couple when they'll be exposed by their family or/and the academy board, she'll be of a great help.

I haven't read this manga, do they fuck?

>>2397648
Not yet. If you don't like the slow building stage of love in relationships and sappy romances, well, it is not the good manga for you.

>>2397648
Have a look here : https://dynasty-scans.com/series/citrus and just make up your own opinion. You can look at first the last ten chapters. Begin with chapter 21 and if you are hooked, read the beginning to know the full sotry.

If you only value graphic things, just read the chapter 2 and chapter 8 for the hottest kiss of the manga.

>>2397646

Fucks sake, Matsu.

>>2397711
Someone has to break it to her. She can't keep shipping Yuzu and Harumin forever.

>>2397768

I will only accept her tone she's taking there if she's actually banging Harumin herself and is offended that someone is shipping her girlfriend with someone else. Otherwise, she didn't have to be so mean about it.

>>2397770
I get the feeling it's your typical, Matsuri likes to fuck with people for fun, kinda thing.

But it also might be partly because she's so aware of everything. She knows Yuzu and Haumin are only friends, she knows how close Mei and Yuzu are and yeah, she's got a thing for Harumin herself. So she's trying to set her straight in her own, cruelly playful way.

Matsuri is a fucking asshole no matter what though.

>>2397772

You're making me feel she doesn't deserve Harumin now.

>>2397782
She deserves a slap if anything.

>>2397782
Harumin will straighten her out with sweet sweet tongueings. Maybe Matsuri will become a gyaru in disguise too.

>>2397782
>>2397783
>>2397785

I dunno, I just want Harumin to be happy, she's so underrated.

>>2397791
Well, Harumi deserves to have a significant other as great as Yuzu is for Mei. Who ?

>>2397796

Is that even possible?

>>2397797
Yeah. Her name is Himiko.

I can't wait for the drama when Harumin's sister opposes her hanging out with Matsuri.

>>2397832

anon pls, I think I'll settle for Haru x Matsu then. Like someone said, it could straighten that little shit out.

>>2397835

This pairing just writes itself doesn't it?

>>2397837
Since the author loves the dynamic around opposite characters, it the most probable ship for Harumi.

I just hope there will not be another character added in the manga yet... there is place to develop those already here.

>>2397856
Would the author even tell Harumin's story in Citrus? Any chance it becomes its own spinoff work?

>>2397866
Well, among the fans, Harumi is a favorite as much as Yuzu. Such a great buddy. That would be a waste to forget her. The author seems to enjoy writing good side stories in the bonus and extra chapters. A kind of spin-off chapter could be interesting.

>>2397876

Gyaru Girls 4 life.

>>2397876

Besides Haru herself, no one would be happier to see her with someone then Yuzu.

So I finally read Citrus via the physical Manga that bought earlier, so much better having such beautiful artwork on paper in front of you, really happy with my purchase. I also saw a little omake I don't remember from the end of Volume 1, when Mei tries to sew Yuzu's little stuffed bear together but can't, so Yuzu does it and gives it to Mei. "look after her! Ansoniko!"

And there's something really fucking nice about seeing Yuzu and Mei clash early on, knowing hearts are yet to intertwine. And I didn't realize the drool-trail from Mei's very first kiss on Yuzu, no wonder it shut her ass up!

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>>2397948
Yeah that was super cute.

>>2398207

IS this the same Bear she holds up during 'the kiss'?

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>>2398209
Yep. Yuzu's gift and she cherishes it deeply. During the date, she eared another one from her.

I imagine their future home with a room dedicated entirely to all the bear plushes Yuzu will buy for Mei.

Ugh, it's not fair. Yuri is so pure. I'm so jealous.

>>2398376

Holy SHIT, why didn't I pick up on this? Little details like this and that anon who pointed out that Mei tried to save a crepe to give to Yuzu at the festival are really sweet.

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>>2398435
I don't want to devolve into this kind of discussion but I know exactly how you feel. Hardcore feels.

>>2397783
I second this. Can we get Mei to slap her again?

>>2398466

Or kiss her again.

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>>2398469
She was merely taking back Yuzus lips.

>>2397796
>as great as Yuzu and Mei
Certainly not Matsuri then.

Anime when?

>>2398657
Who can match Yuzu's devotion and unfailing love for Mei. Clearly, Mei scored the best girl possible. Nobody can compete.

>>2398673
>Anime when?

I see 2 possible dates they could announce it

- during Comiket this weekend
- whenever the next issue of Yuri Hime is out

>>2398706
People think its next Yuri hime issue. Infinite won't be at Comiket this weekend..

>>2398673
Winter.

>>2398822
I think too. Janyary 2017 : VA cast for NTR. First PV in the end of may. Summer season.
Cast of VA for Citrus : june 2017. So PV around october november for winter.

Maybe we'll have just the animation studio announce.

>>2398831
How close is humanity to control tectonics and climate? For stuff like this I pray that a mega tsunami doesn't hit Japan anytime soon.

>>2398839
Or worse NK finally bombing them.

>>2398822
>>2398831
So for a fall release, it is dead it seems. Since Dakashi Kashi will have a season 2, and Hotaru's VA is Yuzu's one, she'll have two main characters to do. Dagashi Kashi will be spring or summer so let's hope a winter release for Citrus at last.

>>2398831
If its gonna be full eps the PV should come out September.

>>2399815
I'm hoping your prediction is correct.

>>2399974
Usually its not so sorry. Though I keep thinking this is gonna be the same shit issue like NTR.

CITRUS was my very first Yuri experience, it was what got me into the genre. To think I was reluctant to read it when my friend wanted me to

>>2400072
It was one of my first experiences with yuri too, but then I dropped it like a year and half ago. Still, it was one of the series that make me want to see more yuri so I'm thankful

>>2400072
>>2400088
Huh, guess it is babbys first yuri like they say.

No, i'm just fucking around but I have noticed a lot of people getting into it as their first yuri. It's good though but, and this may sound retarded on my part, it may make your standards high.

I got into yuri when I first started shipping Azumanga Daioh characters in like 2003-ish. I'd always liked lesbian stuff but the way the west portrays it in media is always gross or weird. I prefered the characters in anime and manga because it was actually cute and interesting and didn't try to beat you over the head with some kind of political message.

That being said, I kinda want to see what the struggle will be like for Yuzu and Mei once they come out. Japan has different social ideas about this stuff compared to modern western countries so it's going to be interesting.

Anyway, glad to see fresh yuri fans.

>>2400329
>That being said, I kinda want to see what the struggle will be like for Yuzu and Mei once they come out.

That will be the turning point of the manga and a kind of narrative acme.

>>2400329
>what the struggle will be like for Yuzu and Mei once they come out
Pretty much everyone in their inner circle knows they're gay or have an inkling about it.

Also, is there such a thing as "coming out" in Japan?
From what I've heard, gay people carry on with their stuff privately over there.

Let's be real. Nene's the type who just likes to wear her Yuri Goggles. Don't we all though?

>>2400959
It's still kinda weird in Japan. Yuzu and Mei will likely have a wee bit of a struggle on their hands socially.

>>2400959
I don't know. The only ones that are aware of their secret is Suzuran and Matsuri, very non conventional individuals.

For the other friends, i don't think that it will be a big drama. But, we have our western googles. The fact that they are step sisters introduces another problematic that depends on the japanese point of view on the matter : lesbian + step sisters.

In Japan, all i know is that a successful and brilliant woman on the professional level (as Mei could be) is perceived to have failed in life if she is not married around 30/40. It is a greater stigma than in our western society.

Think about the J-Drama Watashi Kekkon Dekinai Janakute, Shinai Desu that is about the Konkatsu prenomenon (the pursuit of the ideal husband for a woman who is a successful one).

What a bout gay women who decide to live together after their college years and who are step sister above that.

I prey the Yuri gods that Saburouta does not follow the road of Sho and Yuzu's mother to have a child together .... Talk about angst and drama.

I am a sucker for the light and casual atmosphere that provides the manga nowadays.

>>2400994
Christmas cake starts at 25 surprisingly. 30 is ancient for not being married.

>>2400959
They have "coming out" and that's the term they use. It's the sort of personal life thing the Japanese are more private about just in general, and they don't put whole lot of importance on sexual orientation as a key part of identity. So there's not many activists in Japan trying to push an idea that anyone not straight needs to be out otherwise they're being oppressed.

>>2401058
Christmas cake is a previous generation thing. For Japanese now in their early 30s, around half aren't married so it obviously isn't going to be seen as remarkable.

>>2401064
Well, as long as their relationship is hidden, and they live together without really outing them, it is fine.

But they will have to resolve the family situation and they don't seem to want to be hidden. Yuzu wants to do couple things like everyone else, and Mei seems to be fed up to hide too.

All the volume 7 drama and Yuzu's awkward rejection of Mei was about preserving Mei's reputation. One of the theme of the manga is be yourself without trying to follow other's expectation.

There's no way Harumin doesn't know, she's the closest person to Yuzu and Yuzu has let slip stuff here and there, like early on when Haru 'jokingly' has the incest yuri in one hand and has Yuzu in a sex pose with the other and Yuzu says thers's no way she can do that with Mei.

>>2401119
Harumin goes back and forth. Sometimes she seems like she knows something but then others portrays genuine ignorance of their relationship.

She still gets awkward as hell around Mei too. I don't think she knows.

After NTR I'm losing confident that Citrus will get a good anime unless for winter.

>>2401119
She plays the incest joke without being serious, to help Yuzu to be less dramatic about the difficult relationship with Mei on a sisterly level.

The volume 7 extra sotries where Mei and Harumin have an awkward chat about Yuzu clearly shows she does not know that Mei is Yuzu's lover.

Yuzu always talk about the person who likes her hair, her lover, always a very convenient third person without precision about the gender or the identity. In chapter 11, Harumin even says to Yuzu she would make a good wife.

Never in the manga, Harumi associates Mei to Yuzu's lover. I think she suspects that Yuzu loves a girl, but nothing more. It is not even sure.

>>2401149

Fair enough.

That but at the Bus shelter in the rain was pretty good too, since it revealed that Mei is still wearing the ring.

Reading the first two novels again reminded me of how good a friend she is though, had a mini lol at her saying "you have a girl crush? Is it meeee?" in the first volume.

Also, we all know Haru isn't one to be able to say snything about anyone being gay, heh heh heh.

>>2401202
Yep. Pretty sure she will be supportive. I agree, she is such a great depiction of the best friend. Haru deserves love !

>>2401065
I think the main issue will ultimately be Mei's position as the sole heir to her family, and that's something she carries out dutifully and she does care about her family standing a lot.

Being the heir of a family with an important reputation implies living up to several societal expectations, in Japan that of course involves normalcy and that also involves leaving heirs as well.

A lesbian relationship with her step sister isn't something Mei can display openly to society, and Yuzu does care a lot about Mei's standing.

I suppose, though, if her grandfather gives them his blessing, Mei will feel more at ease about failing to meet all of society's expectations.

>>2401149
Harumi has never openly mentioned anything about Yuzu's relationship with Mei, but we also know Harumi isn't the type to pry in other people's business and she also isn't the judgemental type either. She's a very mindful person.

Also, I don't know if this is canon, but in the drama CD when Yuzu and Harumi went to buy manga (Yuzu wanted Momoiro Shimai), during the scene when Matsuri and Harumi were alone, the former tried to see if Harumi knew about Yuzu and Mei's relationship, Harumi's answer being rather indirect, but implying she wasn't going to pry in whatever relationship they had.

Totally want to collect good Haru moments from scans now, I love her. ;_;

>>2401388
>Yuzu wanted Momoiro Shimai

One of the best parts for me is still when Mei finds that, reads it and realises Yuzu is indulging in similar fantasies about her.

>>2401387
I have to wonder if this will end like a manga I read where the lesbian lovers married two gay men publicly, so that society saw two normal couples, while in private both couples were same sex.

I don't think. First, not many guys in the manga. Saburouta is girls centered.

Second. Yuzu's character (and Mei now) is shaped around "be proud of who you are", "live your life fully and do what you want to do". It is her nindo, her way of life and this is what Mei loves about her.

Going back on her philosophy is not very logical and a huge mistake from the author. She would destroy her MC like that.

Mei's character is shaped around the idea that she frees herself from the other's expectations and find her own path, like her father did.

Third. The author, who has her ending planned (as some interviews revealed), always reminds that Mei and Yuzu will have a happy future after some hardships.

Mei's pragmatic speech in chapter 24 is a kind of prediction. "Not everybody will agree with us but we just have to do what we want to do".

>>2401569

I want to see what Mei would have done if those girls who upset Yuzu earlier said the same shit to her,

>>2401623
"Best lover alive VS pathetic mixers = game over sloppy bitches"

More seriously, Mei was ice queen bitch alpha at the beginning of the manga. She would have shut their mouth down like a boss. Yuzu is so pure and idealistic which is admirable but can be a real source of suffering when confronted to the cold reality of society and people's nastiness.

Mei has been there, done that. They are each other ying and yang.

>>2401628
I don't think Mei would have been necessarily more direct to them than Yuzu, considering similar circumstances (i.e. those girls were old friends of her).

Furthermore, although we can see Mei act cold and composed, we never really get to see what's on her mind, since she's not a PoV character, so regardless of her apparent composure, we don't really know how things affect her.

More than once Mei ice cold facade has shown that it's just there to hide a rather vulnerable girl.

Moreover, in many ways Yuzu leads a far more "fuck the rules" lifestyle than Mei, to the point it's almost a creed to her (like when she stood up to Harumi's sister, even though she had a massive disadvantage).
I also think most of the time, Yuzu is affected by things whenever she thinks about those circumstances will affect Mei. Yuzu hardly ever thinks about her own standing.

>>2401659
>Yuzu hardly ever thinks about her own standing.
Yes. You have a point and it is why i love this character so much. Always other's interests and well being before her own.

I would like so much the Yuzu "fuck the rules" back. In the last chapters, it was a little sidelined .

For Mei, yes, she is very fragile on the inside and has a soft spot. But i think that if someone hurts Yuzu, emotionally or physically, she is the kind to unleash a very cold but unavoidable fury.

>>2401695

I wonder how much it hurt Mei to see Yuzu distraught as she was that time? I mean we know she followed her to cut her off and get an explanation, but we don't know how she actually felt,

>>2401710
I find it cute that she tried to find in the notebook the reason for Yuzu's distraught, as if she thought that she was responsible of it or she wanted to find a tip on "how to console your lover". But no PoV to show how much she was sad about it.

>>2401747

Wait, how do you know she looked theough the notebook?

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>>2401767

The page before "it's something you don't want to say to me ... Fine, i'll figure it out by myself".

>>2401783
And the library book she was looking in is Introduction to Romantic Psychology

>>2401784
Oh good catch. So she was at the library not for the exams but to study Yuzu's case. So touching.

>>2401784
Ah thanks. I wondered what the kanjis meant. It was not translated and it is a very notable detail.

>>2401783

Ohhh, now I remember, my bad.

That's really cute, Mei thinking she upset Yuzu that bad, must have been a slightly scary time for her, hurting the ones you love by accident is the worse feeling.

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>>2401784
That's fucking adorable.

>>2402000

Mei doesn't need a book to understand romantic psychology, Yuzu will show her the way.

>>2401695
>I would like so much the Yuzu "fuck the rules" back. In the last chapters, it was a little sidelined .
It's understandable that Yuzu isn't like that any more. since now she's thinking about Mei's position. At first she only thought about Mei's loneliness and feelings, but now she's aware that Mei does want to fulfil her role as the heir to her family.

Yuzu isn't the type of person who cares what others think about her. That's been established since early on, and shown several times in the story. She even seems to look down on herd behaviour and people limiting themselves because of tradition or rules.

However, she does care about what others might think of Mei, due to the reputation she upholds and Yuzu knows Mei does care a lot about that.

>>2402043

In this sense, she's a fantastic older sister who is looking out for her.

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>>2402043
The bonus extra of volume 7 funily shows how Yuzu doesn't care about the rules, including the the formal ones.

"close the fridge door in 3 seconds", i had to laugh at this one. My n°1 rule is similar ; "don't let an almost empty milk bottle in the fridge". Bonus in this extra : Yuzu's impersonation of Munch's "Scream".

>>2402046
Yes, she is obsessed to be a good older sister and thinks she fails at it whereas , in fact, she a great one.

>>2402315
>The bonus extra of volume 7 funily shows how Yuzu doesn't care about the rules, including the the formal ones.
Yeah, she doesn't.
However, up until now the burden of failing to follow those rules fell entirely on her, which Yuzu was okay about. But, now there's someone else who will be affected by her actions, and Yuzu won't drag that person into trouble since she has a reputation to uphold.
That's why Yuzu has been more careful about her interactions with Mei lately, and holding herself back to a degree.

woo, Vol 3 and 4 of Citrus came in, I forget which volume covers which part but the back of Vol 4 mentions Sara, does this mean I have 'the kiss' in physical form?

>>2402419
Yep. Volume 4 = love confession from Yuzu and Kiss. But my favorite volume is n°6 (but not kisses here)

>>2402425

Yessssss, that makes me super happy actually. And I presume you're talking about the rings? I've already got them ready for next week, funny thing is that I could have bought all 6 in one order but having Citrus to look forward to every week got me through the days. It really is great feelgood manga.

>>2402427
It becames feelgood indeed. I'm happy to have stick with it after the first 4 chapters.