This wiki says that Maria Watches Over Us is all about close female friendships, but the overwhelming amount of subtext has some people unconvinced. The series' maker realizes very well that it's considered yuri by many, therefore suggesting that the story be treated as a kind of fantasy about innocent pure maidens who are still separated from the "real" world.
- There is a lot of girls admiring other girls from afar.
- There are several demands for some 'service' from Sachiko.
- The entire campus wanted to score a date with the popular girls (and we're talking a real dinner-and-a-movie date).
- Rei and Yoshino are cousins but their relationship has a lot of Incest Subtext nevertheless. There are several comparisons to their temporary split and a divorce.
