Analysing the Yuri Potential in Saki – Part 2

Posted on | June 22, 2009 | 5 Comments |

In this part of the analysis of the latest in the line of my favourite yuri subtext anime, we’ll be looking at the main fanon relationship between the protagonist Saki and her best girl, the J-league chested Nodoka. Now as I said in the previous post, their relationship is built on one three word phrase…

No, not “I love you”, that would be so corny.

It’s Saki’s favourite phrase – “Issho ni ikou?” or roughly translated “Shall we go together?” said with an innocence that should be illegal in some parts of the world (or at least something you would pay good money for.)

So in this post, I’ll be analysing all the Nodoka/Saki moments, especially the instances in which Saki says “Issho ni ikou” and Nodoka’s evolving reactions, from anger to surprise, through embarrassment and finally to (pre-coital) happiness.

Scene analysis

Episode 1 – First meeting

Saki: My Lord! I am thankful that I wasn’t lumbered with breasts that big! I can’t imagine what that does to her back – let alone what her bras must cost her!
Nodoka: Hmm, I don’t think this school was thinking of someone of my “credentials” when they designed these shirts…

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Episode 1 – Rain Hug

Nodoka: Running…hurts…breasts…
Saki: Now I know what they’re for – crash protection!

Episode 2 – Conversation after school

Saki: Haramura-san, I’ve got to know – where on earth do you buy your bras?
Nodoka: I’m not going to tell you – Because you don’t even like mahjong!

Episode 3 – Argument

Saki: It’s fun to play mahjong with you, Haramura san!
Nodoka: If you continue to stare at my breasts instead of playing properly, then I suggest you quit the mahjong club!

Episode 3 – Revelation

Saki: Haramura-san, let’s go together!
Nodoka: But but but but but…my heart isn’t ready yet! We’ve only just had a tearful reconciliation over the fact that we both want to do our best, so having sex straight after that would be wild and unbridled passionate lovemaking that would make the couple in the neighbouring love-hotel room heart-wrenchingly jealous!
Saki: Erm…I meant…y’know, to the Nationals? But now you mention it…

Episode 4 – Memories of the night before

Flashback Saki: Let’s go to the nationals together!
Nodoka: That’s what she said to me before she showed me so many things that she could do with this one finger that it kept me up all night. Yep, I never knew someone could be so skilled at playing the piano badly using only her little finger.

Episode 4 – The awkward morning after

Saki: I really enjoyed last night! Let’s go together again!
Nodoka: Well of course you enjoyed it, you were the one holding the whip…

Episode 5 – Waterfall

Saki: Don’t be afraid of getting your yukata wet, Haramura-san – it’ll be just like episode 1 all over again!
Nodoka: Wow, to think since that episode we’ve had hot unbridled passionate lesbian sex at least three times. It’s so nostalgic…
Saki: Yeah, you probably shouldn’t have mentioned that out loud…

Episode 6 – Good luck! Nodocchi!

Saki: It’s your turn Haramura-san! If you knock one of the players out so I don’t have to play, then there’ll be an “internet surprise” waiting inside Etopen for when you get home!
Nodoka: Yeah! I’m not so sure I want to win now…

Episode 8 – Ramen

Saki: You haven’t had ramen before, Haramura-san?
Nodoka: I have!
Saki: There’s more to it than just eating it, you know! My sister taught me so many ways…It’s so hot and slippery it feels really good!
Nodoka: …please just stop talking right now.

Episode 8 – Night revelations

Saki: Did you read that in “Night on the Galactic Railroad”?
Nodoka: Yeah! Have you read it too?
Saki: Actually, I borrowed it from your desk a couple of weeks ago! After I finish reading it at night, it’s really useful for other things too!
Nodoka: Please don’t use my library books like that…

Episode 8 – Night time promise

Nodoka: So you promise never to use my library books as a masturbatory aid again?
Saki: I’ will make sure that they are securely waterproofed/sealed in a ziplock bag or other suitable enclosure before I indulge!
Nodoka: …Ah well, that’s good enough

Episode 10 – Together alone – and in a public place at last

Saki: Why do you fold your socks and skirt so neatly, Haramura-san?
Nodoka: Because if you violate me in here like you usually do, then they’re going to get wrinkled…
Saki: I see…but it’s a public place, so I was just going to sleep.
Nodoka: (is somehow silently disappointed)

Episode 10 – An awkward time

Saki: I’ve been meaning to ask, Haramura-san, but have you ever had cosmetic surgery?
Nodoka: Shit! Is it really that obvious??
AUDIENCE: YES. YES IT IS.

Episode 11 – Reconciliation

Saki: You know, I don’t care if you’ve had cosmetic surgery in the past, Haramura-san, I love your breasts and every other part of you that I violate just the way they are.
Nodoka: I think I might just love you, Miyanaga-san.
Saki: So let’s make passionate love on the mahjong table in the game room after my round, OK?
Nodoka: I’ll look forward to it!