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* '''[[Drama]]'''. This axis is characterized by the prominence of [[Gayngst]], [[Dark Secret|Dark Secrets]], [[Dark and Troubled Past|Dark and Troubled Pasts]], societal barriers and stigmas, [[UST]], personal and external differences, etc.. In short, everything here is [[Played for Drama]].

* '''[[Comedy]]'''. This axis is dominated by [[Romantic Comedy]] tropes, [[Slice of Life|wacky everyday hijinx]], [[Super Deformed]] panels, [[Innocent Innuendo|Innocent]] [[Accidental Innuendo|Sexual Innuendos]], [[Chaste Hero|Obliviousness]] to [[Subtext]], etc.. In other words, what the Drama axis takes seriously, this one [[Played for Laughs|Plays for Laughs]].

* '''[[Comedy]]'''. This axis is dominated by [[Romantic Comedy]] tropes, [[Slice of Life|wacky everyday hijinx]], [[Super-Deformed]] panels, [[Innocent Innuendo|Innocent]] [[Accidental Innuendo|Sexual Innuendos]], [[Chaste Hero|Obliviousness]] to [[Subtext]], etc.. In other words, what the Drama axis takes seriously, this one [[Played for Laughs|Plays for Laughs]].

* '''[[WAFF]]'''. This axis is defined by [[Sweet Dreams Fuel|feel-nice, trouble-free romance]] with lots of [[Hug Tropes|hugging]] (but rarely kissing--too dramatic), quality time together, [[Sleep Cute|Sleeping Cute]], etc.. This axis is responsible for most of the [[Healing Manga]] (and not only in yuri).

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Consider also the previous relationships, such as current or ex-boyfriends (or girlfriends) of one or both lead girls. Special attention should be paid to engagements and the threat of [[Arranged Marriage]] (particularly when one or both of them belong to the upper-class society). Read more on this below.

Last but not least, the sexuality of the leads must be clearly defined from the onset: while lesbianism is understandably common in a yuri manga, heteronormativity is still order of the day in most parts of the world, so the question of deviating sexual identity should at least be addressed. The two most common justifications in many, many yuri works are [[Sitch Sexuality]] (especially in ones that take place in a [[One-Gender School]]) and [[Single Target Sexuality]].

Last but not least, the sexuality of the leads must be clearly defined from the onset: while lesbianism is understandably common in a yuri manga, heteronormativity is still order of the day in most parts of the world, so the question of deviating sexual identity should at least be addressed. The two most common justifications in many, many yuri works are [[Sitch Sexuality]] (especially in ones that take place in a [[One-Gender School]]) and [[Single-Target Sexuality]].

=== Love Triangles ===

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=== Explicit Content ===

In [[Real Life]], neither "[[All Women Are Prudes]]" nor "[[All Women Are Lustful]]" is true. In fact, between these [[Madonna Whore Complex|two extremes]], the vast majority of women are neither sex-obsessed nymphomaniacs, nor absolutely asexual--but a healthy, fulfilling sexual life is desirable for both heterosexual and homosexual women alike, especially young women who love and are loved. On the flip side, very few readers (and certainly none among the [[Yuri Fan|Yuri Fans]] you are writing for) would object to the notion that [[Girl On Girl Is Hot]], so a tastefully done lesbian lovemaking scene will be a great treat for both your characters and your readership. There are a [[Gokujou Drops|few]] [[Octave (Manga)|examples]] where it was done right.

In [[Real Life]], neither "[[All Women Are Prudes]]" nor "[[All Women Are Lustful]]" is true. In fact, between these [[Madonna-Whore Complex|two extremes]], the vast majority of women are neither sex-obsessed nymphomaniacs, nor absolutely asexual--but a healthy, fulfilling sexual life is desirable for both heterosexual and homosexual women alike, especially young women who love and are loved. On the flip side, very few readers (and certainly none among the [[Yuri Fan|Yuri Fans]] you are writing for) would object to the notion that [[Girl-On-Girl Is Hot]], so a tastefully done lesbian lovemaking scene will be a great treat for both your characters and your readership. There are a [[Gokujou Drops|few]] [[Octave (Manga)|examples]] where it was done right.

However, there are so many ways in which a sex scene can go wrong, that you should only attempt it if you are really, really certain you can pull it off (goes double for male authors). Be sure to familiarize yourself with [[Common Hollywood Sex Traits]] if you still want to try. If not, a suggestively framed [[Sexy Discretion Shot]] (possibly focusing on their [[Intertwined Fingers]]) often works just as well.

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=== Props Department ===

What props you will need depends largely on what kinds of subplots and arcs you are planning to write, such as chocolate hearts for the [[~~Valentines~~ Day Episodes|Valentine's Day arc]], gowns and lanterns for the [[Festival Episode|festival arc]], presents for the [[Christmas Episode|Christmas arc]], etc., etc..

What props you will need depends largely on what kinds of subplots and arcs you are planning to write, such as chocolate hearts for the [[Valentine's Day Episodes|Valentine's Day arc]], gowns and lanterns for the [[Festival Episode|festival arc]], presents for the [[Christmas Episode|Christmas arc]], etc., etc..

And just in case you have decided to write a lovemaking scene and wonder what kind of "props" your girls should use, there are much better specialized educational websites out there for such questions than [[This Wiki]]. [[Our Super Strict Language Policy]] doesn't allow such details, anyway.