In the vibrant world of anime and manga, yuri has carved out a unique niche that celebrates the beauty of love between girls. On March 9, Kurikoma Komaru from the VTuber group Aogiri High held a captivating stream titled “KADOKAWA-san, I’m Sorry.” While the title may have seemed ominous, the content was anything but. It revolved around a new project called “GirlsLine” by Fantasia Bunko, specifically designed for yuri enthusiasts. Komaru, a passionate advocate for yuri, shared her personal journey of discovering this genre and discussed her favorite works in an engaging manner. This article highlights the key points from the stream, and if you’re intrigued, be sure to check out the archive!

What is the Routine of a Yuri Lover?

Fantasia Bunko, a light novel label under KADOKAWA, launched a new project called “GirlsLine” specifically for yuri fans. Komaru began by explaining what yuri means to her, stating that it is aboutthe preciousness of girls loving each other. She then introduced a routine video created for yuri-loving girls, which was so chaotic that even she found it hard to understand. Surprisingly, KADOKAWA approved it on the first try, leading to a hilarious video that viewers should watch alongside the comments.

Komaru’s Journey into Yuri

Next, Komaru shared her history with yuri. It all started when she was three years old and received a kiss from her friend R-chan, which made her aware of the softness of girls’ lips. This was the beginning of her journey. At four, she recounted an incident where she accidentally peeked at a teacher changing, which left a lasting impression and made her start to see other female teachers differently.

As time passed, Komaru encountered the anime “Kaminazuki no Miko” and developed feelings for the character Chikaon, experiencing the story from the perspective of Himeko. She began to draw yuri illustrations in her notebooks and became obsessed with “Strawberry Panic” during her school days, creating numerous illustrations inspired by it. Her love for “Strawberry Panic” is so strong that she expressed a desire for a revival in the Reiwa era and fantasized about the roles she would like to play if it were to be animated again.

Surprise Envelope from KADOKAWA

Komaru received a mysterious envelope from KADOKAWA, which she speculated might be a letter announcing the revival of “Strawberry Panic”. The stream included a humorous segment where she shared an illustration of Shizuma being fondled, complete with amusing variations. She also showcased original illustrations, many of which ended with kisses, leading to playful comments from viewers about her being a“kiss monster”. Additionally, she presented a self-remake of her earlier illustrations, revealing improved quality and intricate character backstories.

Conclusion and Surprise Unveiling

In the latter part of the stream, Komaru explained the “GirlsLine” project, introducing its image character and new releases from February. The stream concluded with a live unboxing of the surprise envelope from “GirlsLine,” which brought immense joy to Komaru. Was it truly a message about the revival of “Strawberry Panic”? To find out, be sure to check the archive of the stream!