r/CitrusManga • u/Ichorsylos • 2h ago
Manga Still one of my favorite pieces from Sabu
I could subject some people to my hyper analyzing of this series, but out of all the artwork that Sabu has made of these two, I think I this one is still in my top 5. Aside from being an automatic fave because of the iconic “yuri pose“, there’s something about the way both of them try to hold back on their feelings for each other in this piece but still reach for one another in some way.
For Yuzu, she holds onto her chest, almost trying to repress the feelings she has for Mei due to her conflict of which role to play in Mei’s life. Yet, when she looks at her, she can’t help but squeeze her chest, almost trying to keep it all from overflowing.
For Mei, she seems reserved, but just like her character in the manga, her actions won’t always match her words. She still follows and clings onto Yuzu, reaching for her face in this art piece. And if you were to cover one side, it also shows how their dynamic is in the earlier parts of the series. Despite Mei saying otherwise, she needs Yuzu more than Yuzu needs her.
Anyway, this is still my favorite piece, right next to the autumn spreads from the manga (opening art from Vol. 9; opening art from Citrus+ Vol. 6).
