As reported previously, Yurin Yurin ran a tanka writing contest for Snow White’s Knight. The results were published on 19 November. The winner was illustrated above for a “Yurin Yurin Notebook” to be included in pre-orders of Snow White’s Knight. Individual prizes were also issued to the five runners up and special mention. As a reminder, tanka is a form of poetry similar to haiku. One major difference is its syllable structure: 5-7-5-7-7. The first three and second two lines are traditionally separate, but related parts. For more information, see this page on Poets.org and the Wikipedia article. The tanka have been translated by Ralen.

Grand Prize (Print and B2 Snow White’s Knight wall scroll both signed by Peko)

お美夜(みや)げに こっそりあれこれ 持ち帰り 愛でて楽しむ ぷち璃紗(リサ)イクル

Omiyage ni Kossori are kore Mochikaeri Medete tanoshimu Puchi risaikuru

I secret away Little knick-knacks as trophies And carry them home To admire and enjoy My way of recycling

Note: The original Japanese involves word play by incorporating Miya’s name into “omiyage” (souvenir) and Risa’s name into “Risaikuru” (recycle). The names are underlined in the transcription for emphasis.

Featured couple: Risa and Miya
Author: Mokumoku (黙々様)
Comments: I love Risa and Miya!

5 Runners Up (Print signed by Peko)

Number 1

きまぐれな あなたの心 知りたくて 揺れる黒髪 また追いかける

Kimagure na Anata no kokoro Shiritakute Yureru kurokami Mata oikakeru

Don’t be so fickle I want to know the real you Won’t you let me see? Once again I’m in pursuit After fluttering black locks

Featured couple: Risa and Miya
Author: Trinder (トリンダー様)
Comments: I’m picturing Risa in the first half of Maidens of Michael.

Number 2

楓ちゃん 愛の力で イきたいな 新婚旅行 南の島で♪ by紗良

Kaede-chan Ai no chikara de Ikitai na Shinkonryokou Minami no shima de♪ by Sara

Dear Kaede-chan I want the power of love To take us away A magical honeymoon On a tropical island♪ By Sara

Featured couple: Kaede and Sara
Author: Okoge (おこげ様)
Comments: Yuri cousins are a rare gem.

Number 3

止まりなさい！！ エロスのごん化！！ ド変態！！ 私のパンツ 返しなさいよ！！

Tomanarinasai!! Erosu no gonka!! Dohentai!! Watashi no pantsu Kaeshinasai yo!!

You stop that right now!! I swear, you’re lust incarnate!! You deviant freak!! You give me my panties back This very instant, or else!!

Featured couple: Reo and Mai
Author: Someone who was helped by yuri (百合に救われた人様)
Comments: I tried evoking the scenery of a drama CD.
I hope other couples get made into anime~.
Yurin Yurin and Fuguriya, you have my support!

Number 4

こんなにも 愛しているのに 言えなくて 「好き」の二文字 筆に託して

Konna ni mo Aishiteiruno ni Ienakute “Suki” no futamoji Fude ni takushite

Because I can’t say How much I truly love you I’ll take up my brush To pen the phrase I can’t speak Three little words, “I love you”

Featured couple: Shizuku and Eris
Author: Sayo☆ (さよ☆様)
Comments: I tried writing a poem that expresses Shizuku’s feelings for Eris from her point of view.  It harkens back to the scene when Shizuku tried writing a letter to convey the feelings she was too shy to express directly.

Number 5

言えないの アイラブユーの 一言が 素直じゃなくて 悪かったわね！

Ienai no Ai rabu yuu no Ichigen ga Sunao ja nakute Warukatta wa ne!

Those words I can’t say That simple phrase, “I love you” I can’t be direct With how I feel about you So please forgive me, okay!?

Featured couple: Reo and Mai
Author: Mya~ (みゃ～様)
Comments: Reo’s feelings for Mai.  She’s usually not straightforward, but in this verse she’s blushing bright red and spilling her guts.

Special Mention (B2 Snow White’s Knight wall scroll signed by Peko)

大丈夫 心配しないで 楓ちゃん いとこ同士は 結婚できる

Daijoubu Shinpai shinai de Kaede-chan Itoko-doushi wa Kekkon dekiru

It’ll be okay There’s nothing to fret about Dear Kaede-chan In this country it’s legal For cousins to get married

Featured couple: Kaede and Sara
Author: Sekihane (セキハネ様)
Comments: I’m picturing Sara in her typical relentless assault on Kaede.