If you liked
Citrus
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...then you might like
Onna Doushi toka Arienai desho to Iiharu Onnanoko wo, Hyakunichikan de Tetteiteki ni Otosu Yuri no Ohanashi
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Both tell a romance between two high school girls and can be rather explicit when showing them exploring their sensuality. In both, at least one protagonist isn't lesbian (or at least consciously so) at first. Both have a bit of a disturbing debut: Citrus with Mei's initial behavior toward Yuzu, Arioto because Aya pulls Marika into a suspicious-sounding agreement. Citrus is built as a pure drama (teenage romance with one of the girls having problems). It doesn't shy away from showing toxic behavior and mistreatment, although there always seems to be light at the end of the tunnel. Arioto is built as a social commentary (young lesbians seeking acceptance and/or their place in life). It's more compact, with a plot that is tailor-made to serve the commentary (although it does play with the reader with a reveal later on). It's surprisingly wholesome given its premise.