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RIGHT??? It’s always zenyuki this, obiyuki that, but how about obizenyuki?! There’s is soooo much poly subtext. They all love each other so much. I know people say that sometimes to stop ship wars and it’s for couples that a poly relationship would definitely not work for, but for these three I can totally see a throuple.
Theres a real lack of patience and media literacy these days. A rare manga that actually focuses on our female protagonists career, agency, and autonomy. People often believe that in real life and in fiction that love must ALWAYS include big romantic gestures but real love is about respecting each other and the quiet slow moments in between. Shirayuki and Zen's love is drinking flower tea and talking until late into the night *insert laundry and taxes scene from EEAAO*. I have criticisms about AnS but the romance is definitely not one of them.
Not to mention people not noticing the poly subtext happening between obizenyuki and even then its so beautiful that even though obi holds feelings for shirayuki (and arguably zen as well) he respects their relationship and their bonds too much to ever overstep (which is amazing to see btw!)
It's honestly crazy how people seem to ignore that Obi stayed because of BOTH Shirayuki AND Zen! And they BOTH wanted Obi to stay!!!
Love in AnS is about hearing your partners names and that keeps you going through out the day even when you cant see them! Love is about giving each other a gift that reminds you that they will always be a part of your heart! Love is about making sure the two people you love arent seperated because you know they are the only ones who could truly keep each other safe! Love is about willing to go anywhere because you have decided to devote your entire being to keeping them safe!
Love is about promising that no matter where the three of you go, you will always find your way back to each other!