#watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou

[ladyloveandjustice]

I'm really glad the anime kept this in. I was worried they might not. This is the turning point for I'm in Love with the Villainess, where it becomes clear it's not just a silly isekai comedy, but a story that also earnestly discusses queer issues.

It's still fairly unusual for the kind of yuri that gets adapted to anime to outright have characters say "I'm gay", so the fact Rae frankly discusses her sexuality here is refreshing-- but on top of that, the show goes on to directly challenge homophobia.

Rae's behavior with Claire before this has been inappropriate (and they really should have toned it down in adaptations to make this convo work better, but alas) and that is acknowledged here. However, Claire moving away from Rae specifically because Rae states that she's gay is what's pointed out wrong, and the stereotype of "lesbians just can't control themselves and will creep on every woman they meet" is pointed out as wrong. This is a common stereotype that persists pretty much everywhere--the idea that it isn't "safe" for women to be around lesbians--and it is valuable that it's called out here. Gay people aren't more likely to be predatory that straight people, and that's something everyone should get through their heads.

What's more, the idea of "oh she's not gay or bi she just happened to fall in love with a woman" or "it's just a love that transcends gender" isn't a super common stereotype in the US and a lot of other countries, but it is one that pops up constantly in anime and manga, because it's seen as somehow "more okay" for a character to kiss girls if she goes out of her way to say it doesn't make her a lesbian or bi/pan. (In the novel Rae does internally mention that bisexual people exist, btw, but she's just not one of them).

So Rae bluntly saying "no gender does matter to me. I'm a lesbian. I'm only attracted to women" is refreshing. "Oh she just fell in love with that one special girl, no reflection on her sexuality whatsoever" being called out as it's own form of prejudice is a pretty big deal.

[paradiseyuri]

Created by : ☆三 無☆ Respective credits to the creator ⓟⒶⓇⒶⒹⒾⓈⒺ♡ⓎⓊⓇⒾ

[claire-francois-bi-queen]

I'm in love with the villainess as textposts part 1 <3

[dancinglifeboat]

IILWTW as text posts<3 Pt1/?

[yonae]

"Since we have this opportunity, why don't we go explore the fair? I'll do my very best to escort you."

[jjs-brainrot]

Finally... I have them all...

The Question Collection

[cyhaino]

"Congratulations to you, Ms. Claire."

[doubleipa]

[nakamatoo]

I'm in love with a villainess legit having one of the best gay representations by having Rae explain the importance of differentiating between liking someone regardless of gender and acknowledging that sometimes gender does play a huge role in terms of personal attraction towards someone. Rae flat out saying " I know I am gay and that I will never be attracted to men" is just so important to me and it makes me love her character even more.

[gabbyp09]

[tgvelvet]

Dads after getting a pet they didn't want

[ladyloveandjustice]

I'm in Love with the Villainess truly understands lesbian fantasies. I have never felt so seen.

[paradiseyuri]

Created by : ☆nyoro☆ Respective credits to the creator ⓟⒶⓇⒶⒹⒾⓈⒺ♡ⓎⓊⓇⒾ

[claire-francois-bi-queen]

[zerglinator]

yeah I bet

[cratis]

Claire François... bissexual extraordinaire