I loved the way you described the "rare species"! Adorable and original. Thanks for the smiles.
I also would have gladly read the story of the manga-geek girl and her friend even though I avoid most yuri and shoujo like the plague.
Seeing a female character who was not interfering, meddlesome in a negative way, insulting and disgusted or out to score the protagonists for themselves made my heart sing. I normally get an anxious and nauseous feeling the instant a girl shows up in a yaoi/BL and, to be honest, this manga was no exception... at first. This little darling won me over though and I am glad to have read this story just for her place in it. Not all women are anathema to men. Some of us just want to see those around us happy, even if we are not the ones giving them happiness! I'll admit that most of the women I have encountered have tended to be selfish, jealous, petty and conniving, but I also realize that that is common for the environment in which I encountered them. It was I who was the oddball in the collection. Then, I have always been a bit of an oddball. LOL So, seeing a secondary, supportive character who was more like me than like my counterparts was also another reason for me to relate to, and like, this female character.
What we see here is the rarely seen Yaoi-NonBitchy not to be confused with the more commonly seen Yaoi-Bitchy which can cause frustration, anger and throwing of mangas when sighted. The Yaoi-NonBitchy is supportive, kind and loved but due to the prevelance of Yaoi-Bitchy often Ukes, Semes and Yaoi-Fans can question their motives and be a bit untrusting of Yaoi-NonBitchy till trust is gained and are then protected.
Ok, can I just say loved both these stories and they were way to short.
I may not be into Yuri but I can't be the only one that decided the girl and her childhood friend are a couple and I want to read their story and have them double date with the boys.