MOSTLY
USUALLY, I LOVE IT.
Okay, so ...I do like it, but mostly it's because sexual tension is fun and exciting and it's a great time while it's happening. However, my problem with this trope is that once the couple actually gets together it's almost always disappointing. Like, there is just no satisfying me. I know, no matter when or where this couple finally hooks up, I'm probably going to be unhappy with the results.
Because we all know the schtick, right?
- Sexy dramatic tension
- Do they hate each other? Do they love each other?
- Sexy, sexy, cute, cute, sexy, yada yada
- They FINALLY get together
- The story loses a lot of it's dramatic tension
- You realize the couple is cheesy and weird
- Show becomes a lot harder to watch.
And that's if the couple actually gets it together before the actually conclusion of the whole show. The other option of course is the simultaneous ending-hookup, which you might view as a bit of a cop-out but personally I find it to be (usually) the only palatable choice.
Another concern is that a will-they-won't-they runs the risk of having the story become heavily reliant on the romance. And you guys know how I feel about the show becoming all about the relationship (if you don't, you could say I see it unfavorably, to say the least). Of course, in a story intended for the romance genre, that's kind of the point, so I won't argue with you there. Overall, ships that blossom from a will they/won't they plot device, while they're fun to root for, typically won't be topping any of my OTP lists any time soon.
Will -they-won't they? Example: Nisekoi, Raku x Chitoge
(they're my favorite)
(also, I love her hair)
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