/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>>23744537
For me the "tension" in most stories doesn't come from doubting characters will win or fall in love, but rather wanting to see how exactly it happens, what might be sacrificed along the way, etc.

In your example a cupid or monsterization just takes the place of a myriad of other tropes in a story that help get two characters together.

>>17357127
It should be noted that the effects of the fruit are temporary. The whole point of the article on them focuses on using it to enhance feelings that are already there, to boost confidence, etc. not to make people fall in love out of nowhere.

>And even after the deed was done, neither one of them would try to separate, and they'd try to stay joined together the whole time until the effect of the fruit wore off. Since it has this sort of effect, it's highly popular with monsters that can't be upfront with men, and monsters that aren't so good at being affectionate.