Talk:Kumiko Oumae/Relationships/@comment-5110739-20161012182547

The relationship diagram at the Euphonium anime is showed here, made by the very KyoAni themselves. In that diagram all the relationships are depicted, included Shûichi's interest in Kumiko (ki ni naru) and Reina's feelings towards Taki ("rabu" or "love"). Both are depicted with normal arrows. But Kumiko and Reina's relationship is depicted with a big reddish line which says "inryoku" ("gravity"), as in both of them being attracted to each other, clearly united by the red string of fate, making clear that Kumiko's and Reina's relationship is above friendship, liking or love. It's special and unique, exactly as Kumiko and Reina want to become. It doesn't matter if Kumiko and Shûichi become a couple in the LNs (which is still unfinished anyway). What matters is what happens in the anime, and I think the diagram says clearly what is really important. Kumiko and Reina's soulmates relationship is way stronger and more intimate than those of even lovers. So enjoy their moments together and don't worry about love and such. Leaving aside music, this anime isn't about love. It's about something even more intense, unique. I think that's what really matters.