Furthermore, the community is demanding more diversity. While "Mimi Asian Diary" currently focuses on straight, cis-gendered romance, there is a growing push for GL (Girls' Love) and BL (Boys' Love) routes that utilize the same dramatic tropes.
What is it that actually draws you to a trope? : r/MM_RomanceBooks
A staple of the series, this dynamic captures the terrifying risk of ruining a lifelong friendship for the chance at romance. It highlights the fear of vulnerability and the comfort of being loved by someone who knows your truest self.