Is there a reference behind "Though we are exposed to the same elements, thou art red whilst I am yellow" in Grisaia no Rakuen?

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In "The Cocoon of Caprice II" (Episode 2) JB says "Though we are exposed to the same elements, thou art red, whilst I am yellow" in a way that seems to come off as a quote, but I can't find any references on it. I feel like she said it in one of the prequel episodes as well, but it just seems like an interesting thing to say with no context.

Can someone elucidate the meaning or context of this further for me?

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 30 '22 at 02:40

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It is a reference to a poem by Saneatsu Mushanokōji:

Persimmon and Yuzu

Though exposed to the same winds and rains
Thou art sweet, whilst I am sour
Thou art red, whilst I am yellow
While people praise thee
They do not forsake me either

(Text found here in Japanese. TL by me.)

edited Dec 30 '22 at 02:40

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Wow, thank you so much for the effort! I'm glad I asked; this is lovely. – TheXenocide Jan 16 '23 at 01:01

Is there a reference behind "Though we are exposed to the same elements, thou art red whilst I am yellow" in Grisaia no Rakuen?

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