There can also be open - ended stories. It leaves the readers to decide what will happen next. Maybe the couple is at a crossroads, and the story just stops there, making the readers wonder if they will stay together or not. It gives room for different interpretations.
Some end happily. The bully and the victim fall in love and overcome all the obstacles in their relationship, like dealing with the disapproval of friends or family. They then go on to have a healthy relationship.
Some end happily, with the couple staying together through high school and even beyond. Maybe they go to the same college and continue their relationship.
Often, they end sadly. High school is a time of change, and sometimes the couple realizes they're growing in different directions. Or external factors like family moving away or new opportunities in different locations force them apart. It's a bittersweet end where they part ways but still cherish the memories.
Often, they end with the main couple getting together. For example, in 'Kaichou wa Maid - sama!', Misaki finally realizes her true feelings for Usui and they end up as a couple.
One common theme is transformation. The bully might change for the love of the person they initially bullied. For example, in some stories, the bully realizes the harm they've caused and tries to make amends, which leads to a romantic connection.
Often, they end with the two friends going back to being just normal friends. As they grow up and realize that the benefits part was just a phase.
High school relationships usually end in a few ways. Sometimes it's due to jealousy. If one person is too possessive or if there are rumors of someone else, it can cause a rift. Also, academic pressure can play a part. If one or both partners are really focused on getting good grades and into a good college, they might decide the relationship is a distraction. And then there are those relationships that just fizzle out. There's no big fight or drama, but the feelings gradually disappear over time.
Most of the time, they just fade away. As kids grow up and move on to different classes or schools, the connection weakens. For example, they might make new friends and gradually forget about their grade school 'love'.
They can end with one person making a selfless choice. For example, one of the people in the triangle realizes that their friend really loves the person more and steps aside. Another way is that the person who is the center of the triangle chooses one of the two. Sometimes it's a happy ending where the couple stays together, and the other person moves on.
They often end with a bittersweet separation. As students graduate and go their separate ways for college or different career paths, they might have to part ways. Another way they end is by turning into long - term relationships. If the couple is really committed and manages to stay together through the challenges of growing up, they can build a future together.
In general, they tend to be short - lived. Junior high students are not fully mature yet. They might not have a clear understanding of what a long - term relationship really means. Their emotions are volatile at this stage. For instance, a small argument could lead to the end of the relationship. And as they move on to different schools or classes, the relationship may fade away.