As society changes, so do our romantic storylines. Historically, mainstream romance focused almost exclusively on traditional, heteronormative, and monolithic representations of love. Today, the landscape is shifting dramatically.
: The Claire mentioned is based on the modern redesign seen in Capcom's Resident Evil 2 Remake , whose face was modeled after Jordan McEwen.
Characters pretend to be together for mutual benefit, only to find real feelings developing. This trope is incredibly effective because it removes the initial fear of rejection, allowing characters to be uncharacteristically honest with one another.
