TsuMa

TsuMa is the femslash ship between Tsubaki Nakatsukasa and Maka Albarn from the Soul Eater fandom.

Canon
Maka and Tsubaki are best friends who both go to the DWMA (Death Weapon Meister Academy). The two girls trust and support each other. They both have headstrong partners and can relate to the trouble that brings. Maka is able to use Tsubaki as her weapon, which means that their soul wavelengths are compatible. This is thanks to their deep friendship.

After Tsubaki hears that Soul was greatly injured during a mission, she rushes together with Black Star to the nurse's office. There, Tsubaki observes Maka closely with a smile as she tries to assume a brave face despite Soul's nearly fatal injury.

During Tsubaki's fight against her brother Masamune, Maka watches the battle together with the others in the death room. She is shown to be very worried about Tsubaki and scolds the others for not taking the situation serious enough. When Black Star and Tsubaki return to the DWMA, Maka happily greets and congratulates her.

When Maka was paralyzed after her encounter with Arachne, Tsubaki and the others went to visit her in the nurse's office. She tells Maka to let them know if she needs something. After Black Star draws with a maker on Maka's face, Tsubaki apologizes for him. She assures Maka that the marker will come off and tries to wash it off. Later Tsubaki also agrees to go along with Black Star to attack Arachnophobia to avenge Maka.

When the group was trying to perform team soul resonance, Maka and Black Star started to fight. After Maka had run away angry, Tsubaki hits her partner for his behavior. She agrees with him that she should talk to Maka. Tsubaki finds Maka and talks to her about how she perceives Black Star. This talk helps Maka to realize the truth behind the team soul resonance. Maka takes Tsubaki's hand and the two start to ran back to the group. Eventually Maka has to be dragged by Tsubaki because she is ashamed of her previous behavior.

At the end of the manga, Maka and Tsubaki take part in the coronation for Kid as the new Shinigami. Tsubaki takes Maka's hand and runs with her to the front. Later, Maka watches the tumult around Tsubaki and Black Star.

Moments
Courage That Beats Out Fear – Maka Albarn's Great Resolution?
 * Tsubaki  compliments Maka's cooking.

The Death Scythes Convene – Stop Dad's Staff Reassignment!?
 * Tsubaki asks the others not to go through with Maka's punishment.

The Battle of the Gods – Death City on the Verge of Collapse?
 * Tsubaki is the first to notice Maka's arrival at the Kishin Shrine.

Asura's Temptation – The Big Man's Uncontainable Irritation?
 * Tsubaki stops Maka from intervening in Black Star and Kid's fight. Maka accepts it. During the fight, Maka stands by her.

Fanon
TsuMa ship is a small ship within the fanbase. There are currently only 16 works of this ship in AO3. Many fans simply see the two of them as friends, while others believe that, due to their closeness, they could easily grow romantically. They like how supportive Tsubaki is to Maka and think that her calm personality helps Maka's temperamental side. Some ship the two due to the fact that Maka can use Tsubaki in her weapon form, which implies a strong bond between the two.

Fandom
FAN FICTION
 * Maka/Tsubaki tag on FanFiction.net
 * Maka/Tsubaki tag on FanFiction.net
 * Maka/Tsubaki tag on FanFiction.net

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Trivia

 * Tsubaki and Maka are both good cooks.