EliUmi

EliUmi is the femslash ship between Eli Ayase and Umi Sonoda from the Love Live! fandom.

Canon
Early on in Love Live! PVs, Umi was shown to be a lot closer to Eli, much like Nozomi and Eli's relationship in the anime, implying she was originally intended to be a third year with her. In the "Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE" PV, Umi is seen walking with Eli. Later when Honoka reaches her hand out to Eli to join μ's, Eli is conflicted. Umi kind of pushes on her and puts her hands on Eli's shoulders with a smile. That part also happens in the anime adaptation.

In episode 7 of School Idol Project, Umi ends up talking with Eli. She figures out that Eli is the one who recorded a video of their performance and uploaded it online. While it got them more fans, Eli intended it to show that they don't have any potential. Eli says that including μ's, all school idols are amateurs, and Umi retorts saying she can't criticize them like that, but Eli just walks away. Umi then learns from Nozomi that Eli used to be superb in ballet, and her experience in dancing and practice is way more than anything μ's is currently doing. This causes Umi to think a lot about the video clip she was shown and influences her to force a harder practice regimen on the group.

After Eli joins the club, Umi praises Eli for her level-headed way of thinking and being a competent, reliable club member. She compliments her for bringing in some female fans after her arrival. Umi also thanks Eli for joining μ's, her bringing it up out of nowhere.

In Chapter 24 of School Idol Festival, Umi needs to skip practice one day but won't tell the others why. Umi ends up telling Eli alone why she can't come to practice. Eli doesn't see why Umi doesn't want to tell the others the truth, but promises not to share it. After Umi leaves, Eli remarks that Umi is too considerate for her own good, and should let the others be there for her more. Later μ's attempts to trail Umi, which Eli tries to stop. The others get suspicious so Eli confesses that Umi has an archery tournament and didn't tell anyone because she wants them to make use of their precious practice time. They end up going to cheer on Umi at the tournament, and Eli tells her she's always wanted to see her fire an arrow.

In the event Just Between Us, Eli happens to witness Umi receive a love letter. Umi begs Eli not to tell anyone, and Eli says she never thought Umi would blush upon receiving a love letter. This makes Umi a little embarrassed, which Eli finds cute. The two continue to talk about the love letters Umi receives and about replying to them. This event also happens in Umi's diary.

In Chapter 5 of Umi's School Idol diary, Eli asks Umi about if she likes the sea because she is named after it. Umi starts to answer and then gets embarrassed part-way through. Eli takes Umi`s hand and says she's too cute. Eli then suggests they have fun on the beach and starts running, to which Umi can't help but chase after her. Eli is delighted that Umi came, and says Umi looks amazing in the sea, making her face go red. She later thinks to herself that Eli would make a good girlfriend.

Moments

 * S2E11: Umi hugs Eli and both cry over the ending of the school year.
 * Movie: Umi asks Eli if going in a taxi is actually safe; Eli says it'll be fine.
 * In the  PV, Eli puts her hand on Umi's back and the two look at Umi's phone.

Fanon
EliUmi is a popular ship in the Love Live! fandom. The ship sailed due to the two being more mature than the other members of μ's, and because Umi looks up to Eli. On AO3, it is Umi's third most popular ship, and Eli's second. EliUmi could be compared to KanaMari purely for the visual similarities between the pairings. The two are sometimes put in an AU where they are Kanan and Mari's parents, again because of their appearances.

Fandom
FANFICTION
 * Eli/Umi tag on FanFiction.net
 * Eli/Umi comics on Dynasty Reader
 * Eli/Umi comics on Dynasty Reader
 * Eli/Umi comics on Dynasty Reader
 * Eli/Umi comics on Dynasty Reader

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Trivia

 * The two have a duet called "".
 * Both have the attribute "Cool".

Variations

 * UmiMakiEli refers to the ship between the two and Maki Nishikino
 * μ's refers to the ship between the two, Honoka Kosaka, Kotori Minami, Hanayo Koizumi, Rin Hoshizora, Maki Nishikino, Nico Yazawa, and Nozomi Tojo