Tbh, I don't really think I'll enjoy reading yuri works as much if every one of them focuses on adult issues and what not. I mean, it's good to have works that tackle these issues but much of the allure of yuri works for me comes from the fact that it doesn't place overt emphasis such issues: it's fluffy, idealized, light, themes that quite honestly I'd prefer seeing more over realism. And personally, I think the whole highschool setting works because it's the stage in life where almost everyone can relate to; actual highschool students can relate to the feeling of finding that "first love", while adults can escape from the clutches of working life - which iirc, is particularly stressful in Japan.
On a separate note though, nowadays I find myself having so little time that I rarely ever read yuri manga that are long series. At this point, I am more satisfied with reading oneshots such as the works from Mira because they provide just a right mix of fluffiness and risque content. It's just, I don't have that much energy to become time invested into a long series like I used to and oneshots or shorter works are able to deliver the key elements that I look for in a yuri work without requiring the time investment.
And on the topic of Mira's works, this post that I wrote about her last year still applies this year, actually, I don't think there will be any other mangaka that will come close to matching her works in a while imo.
and yes that is my Tumblr, I do anime posts weekly if something interests me that particular season and reblog 3 yuri pictures everyday ^ o ^ currently only writing on Ange Vierge until Regalia: The Three Sacred Stars resume
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