In the end, Hanada Shizuka Musume does not need a prince. She needs a partner who understands that her heart, once given, is the greatest prize in the Hanada universe. And that, more than any kiss or confession, is what makes her romantic storylines unforgettable.
Before examining romances, understand Shizuka’s baseline: In the end, Hanada Shizuka Musume does not need a prince
This is not explicit yuri in the main canon, but the subtext is thick enough to cut with a knife. Rei is everything Shizuka is not—boisterous, flamboyant, and free-spirited. Their first meeting is a screaming match at a piano competition. In the end