In high school romance visual novels, the story usually begins with the main character's daily high school life. As the character interacts with classmates, potential love interests emerge. There may be a shy girl in the library who catches the main character's eye, or a popular boy on the sports team. The development then involves getting to know each other better through conversations, shared projects or school trips. Along the way, misunderstandings can occur, like thinking the other person likes someone else. These misunderstandings create tension and drama, which are resolved as the relationship either blossoms or fades away.
Typically, they start with the introduction of the main character in a high school setting. This character then meets other characters, often of the opposite sex, in different situations like in classes, clubs or school events. For example, in 'Clannad', the main character meets a girl who is part of a drama club and their relationship starts from there. As the story progresses, there are usually some obstacles to the relationship, such as family issues, competition from other characters or personal insecurities.
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.
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.
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.
Often, they get support from some close friends who are understanding. These friends may offer emotional support, like listening to their fears and concerns.
They often start with chance encounters, like in the hallway or at a school event. Sometimes it's a shared class or a group project that brings people together.
Often, they start by introducing the unique school setting. For example, in 'Harry Potter', we first learn about Hogwarts. Then, they introduce the characters, like the main character and their friends and foes. Next, there are usually challenges or mysteries within the school, like the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets in 'Harry Potter'. There are also classes and learning experiences that help the characters grow and develop their powers.
Some end happily, with the two young people becoming a couple and having a sweet relationship in middle school. For instance, they might hold hands and go to the school dance together.
Reverse harem visual novels typically develop storylines in a few ways. Firstly, the female lead's personality and backstory are introduced. This sets the stage for how she will interact with the male characters. The male characters themselves often have diverse personalities and backgrounds, which create different dynamics. For instance, there could be a shy male, a confident one, and a brooding type. As the story unfolds, events occur that bring the female and the male characters closer. This could be something like a school project, a shared hobby, or a mystery they all need to solve. There are also often sub - plots involving family or past events that add depth to the overall story.
In reunited romance novels, the plot typically begins with a backstory of the relationship. After the separation, the story may show how the characters have grown or changed independently. When they meet again, there's a mix of emotions - nostalgia, anger, love. The plot develops as they start to communicate and re - explore their feelings. For instance, in 'One Day', the annual meetings of the two characters gradually unfold their changing relationship and the reasons behind their continued connection, leading to a deeper exploration of love over time.