Maybe it's just me, but I notice a recurring archetype in yuri series- successful career woman who's probably the best in her given field but feels as though she's missing something in her life (i.e. romance) and may not have basic skills like the ability to keep house. I know these kinds of stories are romances, but just once, I'd like to see a woman like that who doesn't need someone else to complete her.
Its not so much romance as just ANY close human bonds they lack. The stories go with romance because its more popular- but the underlying theme of people in japan (man or woman) whose whole life is work because they have so much overtime there's no time left to live their lives- is a common plot element- because its a genuine issue in Japan.
You could tell the same tale with them making a close friend too. And imo almost all of us DO need someone we can be close and open with and confide in- friends or lovers or family- in our daily life- we are social creatures most of the time,
so I don't think it's a weakness for her to feel that lack in her life and want someone to be with.
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