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100

Spontaneously hugging, then awkwardly pulling away

What is... 

Accidental Hug?

100

Two friends fall in love

What is...

Friends to Lovers?

100

The protagonist who overcomes obstacles and embodies virtues.

What is...

The Hero?

100

A character who prefers solitude.

What is...

The Loner?

200

Two people who have tried to date each other decide that it's better that they just be friends.

What is...

Better as Friends?

200

A romance that takes place during a holiday or vacation, away from everyday life

What is...

Holiday romances/flings?

200

The socially awkward and intelligent character.

What is...

The Nerd?

200

The athletic and popular high school student.

What is...

The Jock?

300

A person spends time with people they can't stand, but ends up missing them once they finally get the chance to be rid of them

What is...

Can't Live with Them, Can't Live Without Them?

300

Two people meet for the first time, typically under unusual, humorous, or cute circumstances, and go on to form a future romantic couple

What is...

Meet Cute?

300

A mysterious and cryptic character.

What is...

The Enigma?

300

A character who rarely shows emotion.

What is...

The Stoic?

400

Befriending an antagonistic person to make them have a change of heart

What is...

Befriending the Enemy?

400

Love between two people who are prevented from being together by outside forces; sometimes called "star-crossed lovers"

What is...

Forbidden Love?

400

A character who cares for and nurtures others.

What is...

The Motherly Figure?

400

The wise and experienced guide to the hero.

What is...

The Mentor?

500

The main antagonist was once good friends with one of the protagonists.

What is...

Big Bad Friend?

500

Two characters are madly in love with each other but are so convinced the other can't return their feelings to the point they both suffer quietly over it instead.

What is...

Mutual Pining?

500

 A seductive and cunning woman.

What is...

The Femme Fatale?

500

A flawed or morally ambiguous protagonist.

What is...

The Antihero?

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