#yuri isekai

[fgkanna]

When the heroine of a novel might become a criminal for the MC she likes 😆

Sauce: The Fed Up Office Lady Wants to Serve the Villainess

[billowingangel]

Hi my friends~

I've been obsessively reading manga the past few days. <3 like I've read over 15 now (most aren't finished but averaging a good amount of chapters)

I haven't been thinking about fandom stuff too much just consumed by the yuri manga I have been reading

I'm thinking of being a total loser

I'm thinking of making a blog about the manga I've read and giving reviews and blah blah, but not a tumblr blog.... but a website blog (·'╻'·)

Also I've been paranoid about my irl friends somehow finding out about this, my fanfiction, etc. Even though its very unlikely and none of this is even associated with my real name ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[verdanteslounge]

Chapter 9 on Scribblehub!

After getting caught up in a Mafia war, Phoenix's best friend, Lilianna, ended up in a coma. For five agonizing years, Phoenix bore the weight of guilt, convinced she had destroyed such a precious soul.

One night, after a terrible accident, Phoenix found herself in an unfamiliar realm where she met a woman named Lily Bianca-- who claimed to be her best friend stuck in another world.

Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of this mysterious world, hoping to find a way to bring Lilianna back and uncover buried feelings heightened by time.

Updates every Sunday (PST)!

LINK

[tiptoethewordsgo]

I know people always complain about Mc’s getting shipped with everyone but why is every evbo ship genuinely so good . i love u seavbo mavbo and guardbo never change

[ilovelumity3000]

It is genuinely amazing to see an openly sapphic couple in fiction like Rae and Claire.

They have normal paying jobs, they have kids who they have to prepare for school every morning. They have sex on regular basis, but theyre also worried about apearing as "too obsessed with sex", as a by-product of living in a homophobic society.

Theyre often not sure how to handle their children, and they still have to learn from both each other, and other adults, on how to be good parents.

One of their children is especially gifted, while the other one is essentially disabled, while also having enormous talents in areas other then her sister.

Aside from going down as important historical figures, and all having anime powers, theyre just a normal family, that feels like it could actually exist in the real world

Anyway, im very happy that more people are going to experience this amazing story soon

[vyriadurav]

(Edit: using this as a pinned post about all my books for now in lieu of another one. This was formerly for International Lesbian Day but now is a one stop shop for all my books) For starters, consider checking out

Catnip Amazon | Itch.io | Alternative Ebook Sellers | Audiobook For all his life, Sol has believed he's only worthy of affection as long as he's useful--and he intends to prove his ultimate use by restoring a colony on Venus as a new home for his friends and lovers. But upon arriving, he realizes there's more here than he bargained for. For one, the resident artificial intelligence wants to make friends with him. For another, the nanites want to completely change his body... and in the process reveal her true self. Stuck (or perhaps blessed?) with a new form, she must find out what it means to live, to be loved for who she is rather than her work. Catnip is a cozy space exploration novel about a trans woman's journey to find herself and what it means to be loved for who she is, with the help of her polycule and a lesbian AI. If Sci-fi isn't quite your speed, you can also check out

The Hatchling Amazon | Itch.io | Alternative Ebook Sellers

Sarric dreamed of dragons all his life; such flights of fancy captured his imagination at a young age and sustained him through the cruelty of the hunters that ruled the isolated mountain town of Rivermist. One day, a real dragon appears before him, dazzling him with her beauty and an answer to the unease that's afflicted him for as long as he remembers. He's eager to take what she offers--but the greedy hunters, driven by tales of treasure hoards, will do everything in their power to destroy her. The Hatchling is a fantasy about a trans woman's journey of accepting her identity and her new found family.

If you want something a little spicier, consider reading Wyrmheart Itch.io exclusive

A mage without home or family seeks to establish a legacy for herself so that her name might ring out through the ages.

An assassin is charged with striking at the heart of a draconic cult that surely hides some greater evil.

Wyrmheart is a story set in Maria Ying's Those Who Break Chains universe and tells the story of trans women making their way through life in this fantastical world.

You can also take a look at my Patreon where I am currently writing several things, but primarily

Forged in the Light of New Stars

Forged is a t4t lesbian isekai story about a closeted trans woman and a repressed, rotten egg (in the trans sense) who find themselves transported to a vibrant, magical world filled with advanced technology, mysteries to discover, and most importantly: a place where they can their truest selves. Follow Gwen as she strives to take control of her life, to be the woman she's always known she could be, and find true happiness.

Follow Brian as he struggles to cast off the chains that his family has bound him in, to undo the bigoted messages they poured into him constantly, and find out, deep down, who she truly is.

Watch them fall in love with each other and with the mystical world of Tellara and all the new friends they make along the way. See them uncover secrets about the connection between Earth and Tellara and their purpose as travelers between worlds. Magic, alchemy, and queerness collide in this otherworldly journey.

[daystud]

hoyoverse: im going to make this pink tsundere lady the most shipbait character ever and your sapphic ass will eat it up

me: yessir 🫡

[kurayamineko]

[isekaiscreencaps]

bbbut we're both girls

this is not the face of someone focused on thaumaturgy

[jinxekkotimebomb]

The Emilia camp are the lgbt parade.

[vhvrs]

save me isekai gacha game yuri

[saraanzu]

I'm in love with the villainess ddlc-ified. I was thinking about dating sim girls who don't have romance routes

[verdanteslounge]

Chapter 3

          Lilianna first met Phoenix at the age of 13.

         This encounter took place at a formal gathering, where Lilianna’s parents’ friend invited them. They were encouraged to bring along their children, and Lilianna and Isaac eagerly accepted the invitation.

         The event hall was decorated with meticulous precision. Round tables,  adorned with white lilies and roses, were carefully arranged throughout the spacious area. 

         The chandeliers bathed the room in a deep blue hue, glowing bright enough for everyone to see, but dim enough to create a sense of mystique.

         Amidst the gentle hum of conversation, smooth jazz played in the background. A middle-aged man approached, extending a warm welcome to her family. Lilianna smiled graciously.

         Although her family enjoyed comfort, they were not extravagantly rich. This was the first time Lilianna had attended an event with such distinguished guests. 

        As the adults engaged in conversation, their children either quietly listened or gathered around the designated gaming zone.

        Lilianna had always found joy engaging with others, so she was able to blend in almost immediately. Most people she interacted with liked her— children and adults alike. She understood what people valued the most and gave them exactly that. It was a child’s play for her. 

        As she enjoyed the night, her gaze gravitated towards a secluded area where three silhouettes huddled together, two of whom wore black suits and chatted with each other. 

        The third wore a black fitted dress, and exuded a poise matching the adults in the hall. Her eyes moved from the two middle-aged men to the crowd in front of her, silently taking in whatever was going on around her.

        Then, their eyes met. 

        A wave of electricity coursed through Lilianna’s body. 

        The girl’s amber eyes glinted under the chandelier, piercing right through her, seemingly confused.

        Lilianna held her breath and waved. The girl’s hand moved up slowly, reciprocating with a little wave of her own. A chuckle escaped from Lilianna’s lips.

        Lilianna made up her mind. She walked back to her family’s table, her heart racing with excitement as she stole glances at the secluded area. 

        She chatted with her family to pass the time, and would sometimes even catch the girl’s eyes. 

        After a while, one of the men in that secluded area finally left. The other man turned to the girl, whispered something, and also walked off. 

        Lilianna assumed he needed to go to the restroom or perhaps he wanted to find another person to chat with. Regardless, the girl didn’t follow him and stood silently as she swirled a glass in her hand.

        Lilianna excused herself and hurriedly walked over to that space.

        As she approached, their eyes met once more. The girl’s gaze was unwavering, observing Lilianna’s every move.

       “Hi.” Lilianna greeted, her voice softer than expected. She cleared her throat and tried again. “Hello.”

       “Hi.” The girl curtly responded. Upon a closer look, her amber eyes looked sharp yet gentle, and her body language didn’t look as confident as it was from afar.

        Lilianna extended her hand with a warm smile. “I’m Lilianna. What’s your name?”

       The girl’s eyes moved to the side as if to deliberate whether to share Lilianna with that information or not, but then she said, “Phoenix.”

       Phoenix shook her hand. 

       As their hands touched, Lilianna’s mind raced. What was it about this girl she found so fascinating?

       She definitely had to learn more.

      “That’s a pretty name. I think it suits you.” Lilianna looked up and smiled. Phoenix’s lips curved upwards involuntarily. 

      “Thank you.”

       Their hands parted, and a moment of silence ensued. Lily scrambled to think of a harmless question to continue the conversation. “I remember seeing you with someone earlier. Was he your father?”

       Phoenix’s lips pursed, a flicker of emotion showed in her eyes. Lilianna quickly added, “never mind, you don’t have to answer that.”

      “Do you like this place?” Lilianna asked, her gaze shifting to the crowd.

       Phoenix looked down at her glass and replied. “Not really.”

       “Oh? Why not?” 

       “Because there’s someone I don’t like here.” Phoenix responded, her gaze focused on Lilianna.

       Lilianna’s hand hesitantly pointed at herself. Her spirit deflated like a balloon devoid of air.

       “M-me? You don’t like me?”

       Phoenix tilted her head, her eyebrows furrowing. “Not you…”

       Lilianna breathed a sigh of relief, the glint in her eyes returned. “Good, because I like you.” 

       She smiled, humming to the soft jazz playing in the background.

       Phoenix’s face contorted as if she had never heard those words before. “Why?”

      “Because I think you’re nice.” 

       Phoenix looked even more confused. Her voice tinged with doubt. “How?” 

      “Well, because you’re willing to talk to me like this. I assumed you would just ignore me when I said hi to you.” Lilianna was telling the truth. 

      She had an impulse to talk to this person, but she knew not everyone liked to talk with others, especially strangers.

      “Why would I ignore you? It’s not like you were being rude.” Phoenix replied. 

      “Exactly.” Lilianna said, her smile brightening. She quickly pulled out her phone. “Are you on Instagram? Add me!”

       Phoenix tapped her glass, “I don’t have one.” 

      “Oh…” Lilianna paused for a bit and thought before asking, “How about a phone number? Do you have one?”

     “I do.” Phoenix smiled softly. A waiter passed by and she let him take her glass. With her hands free, she grabbed her phone from her purse and exchanged numbers with Lilianna.

     The conversation died down, but Lilianna found solace in this silence, taking in a faint smell of perfume and the warmth that enveloped both of them.

     Everything looked surreal from this angle, like watching a world from a distance. She observed the movements of the crowd and, for once, she found joy in not fully immersing herself in it.

     Beside her,  Phoenix stood like an unmovable pillar, a quiet strength amidst the animated world.

Chapter 4

[yuriisclumsy]

[Announcement!]

Good morning, evening, or night!

I want to take this moment to tell you guys about why I won't be active in the following weeks (at least posting my own content, you still will see re-blogs here and there). Here goes:

I will go on a two week, or longer, hiatus.

Now, it isn't because of lack of inspiration, or not feeling in the mood to write, in fact it's the opposite. And, because of this, I have been ignoring and half-doing my assignments, not studying for finals, and not working on final projects for college. In other words: I have neglected my responsibilities as a college student. This is why I want to take a break and not post.

This semester ends in two weeks, hence the two week break, but I might take longer because once I finish all of those grueling and uninteresting assignments, I will jump back up and write and draw as my heart contents; I want to sit back and build up story ideas for the ones I'm currently working on, and new concepts for future stories (both fanfiction and original works).

I also plan on making an event in which you can partake on during January. I want this event to include all of the stories featured on my Master-list and maybe even a few new things to try out. It might take sometime of both brainstorming and trial-and-error to decide the best event for all of us to enjoy.

If you have any suggestions, both my inbox and this comment section are happy to hear them.

Disclaimer: I MIGHT post something during this two weeks but it won't be the dictator of my return. In case the event is seen as too complex, given the amount of fandoms involved, I will take a few off and focus on the main ones. You guys props won't be seeing me until the end of December, though all this depends on my speed to create and write the event and plot for the stories.

Don't forget to take care of yourselves!

Yuri out–

[otaqueer]

Post 1- From Class-S to I'm in Love With the Villainess: Is it gay to be gay?

In the beginning, there was no yuri (what a sad world to live in!), but in the early years of the 20th century, Class-S was born.

Class-S is a term used to coin a genre really prominent in Japanese fiction in the early 20th century. To sum it up, the S stands for concepts like sex, sentimentalism, shoujo, sisterhood, and more. These stories took place in all-girls schools, where they would experience romantic and/or platonic feelings towards each other, and they would even get to experience sexual attraction sometimes.

I will love to touch more on Class-S, how it came to be yuri and the Year 24 group and their works in future posts, but for now, I just wanted to clarify that, looking at Class-S as yuri’s predecessor, it had little to nothing to do with queerness, as these stories between young girls were considered just a phase. They would graduate school and marry men. Everything would go back to normal in the end.

We travel in time now to October 2023, when the I’m in Love With the Villainess anime based on Inori’s light novels and manga with the same title was released. This story is an isekai who follows Rei Oohashi, or Rae Taylor, as she is called in the world of her favourite otome videogame, to which she was spontaneously transported. The former burned-out office worker now lives in her favorite game, which takes place in some kind of Medieval-like time period, and where she is in love with the villainess rather than the male love interests. I was personally already obsessed with the novels so I really loved that they were doing an anime adaptation.

The anime had a good reception overall, with a bit of a viral moment originating from a conversation that happened on episode 3 (and part of the reason I thought of creating this blog).

The following does not contain spoilers per se:

Misha, Rae, Lene and Claire are having tea together and Misha confronted Rae with the following question:

“Are you what they call gay?”

And it says so in Japanese as well, using “doseai-sha”, which directly translates to “homosexual”. Lene scolds Misha, as she deems that question inappropriate, to which Rae clarifies that she is okay talking about it. Claire expresses that she is uncomfortable with that conversation and that she feels herself in danger around Rae, to which Misha points out that those are prejudices and it is not okay to have them. After Claire has been scolded, Lene verbalizes what she just thinks she understood: For Rae, gender doesn’t matter when it comes to love. But turns out, it does. Rae clarifies that, for her, gender matters as she only likes girls, not boys.

I loved this conversation from the bottom of my heart. Also, in the novels, topics like being transgender and gender non-conformity are also mentioned very thoroughly from Rae’s thoughts and memories from her previous life and some other events that take place in the story.

This marks a very big checkbox for me about queerness in manga and anime: It is queer out loud. So I guess this raises a question: Does a manga or anime need to be queer this out loud in order to be classified as “properly queer”? My answer is, although I loved this and wish to see it more in this kind of works, it probably shouldn’t be a necessary criteria to be met. At the end of the day, I am seeing everything through Western lenses and, though I think it is a worldwide wish to be able to speak about queerness more openly in fiction, every country has their own reality, as every author and artist does. All in all, not talking about something does not make it any less true.

But, after episode 3 was released, it caused some negative reactions online.

These screenshots were uploaded by Twitter user ShoujoCent:

Although not talking about something doesn’t make it any less true, it seems like some yuri fans don’t consider the yuri genre to be queer in on itself. They don’t consider the sexual and romantic attraction between two women to be necessarily sapphic.

This reminded me of the Class-S conception: These girls love each other romantically, they are attracted to each other sexually, but it is just a thing girls do sometimes, isn’t it?

It is pure entertainment, it is simply fun, or beautiful to watch. The stereotypical girl who chases another girl and is not afraid to say out loud that she wants her as it is not a serious thing is simply a loved trope, it doesn’t mean anything.

One thing that the World Wide Web has given us is that people speak up their minds more often and louder than before. Someone could read yuri in the 80’s just because they liked the appeal of it and then be a homophobe, but no one would know about the hypocrisy of those two acts coexisting together. Probably, many more wouldn't think that is a hypocritial thing to do. Sadly, this thought never died, and queer people are still regarded by many as just a theoretical concept made to entertain them, to have opinions about us and to consume us as simple content.

This is not to say that Class-S was untouched by queer people, as one of the most notable authors, Nobuko Yoshiya, was a lesbian. Also, Class-S authors were not to blame for the way queer themes were used devoid of queerness for (mostly) straight readers to consume. But the message that those works expressed 100 years ago should have already disappeared, as in most of the world’s societies we know about the existence of queer people as real, tangible beings.

For me, queerness in fiction doesn’t have to be about saying it out loud, but it sure has to do with not separating queer people and queer themes from queerness.

All in all, I’m in Love With the Villainess is a very queer work by a very queer author, since Inori also happens to be a trans woman and her themes really do have a contrast with the Class-S narrative.

What do you think? Do we share the same concept of queerness?

Thank you for reading my first post!

[warbunni]

The Day To Day Life Of The World's Strongest Guild Receptionist - 4

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