What makes 'I love my best friend' stories so appealing?

The emotional depth. Since they start as friends, there's already a strong bond of trust and understanding. When love enters the picture, it adds another layer of complexity and intensity to their relationship. For example, in 'Fruits Basket', the friendship - turned - love relationships are full of emotional ups and downs that keep the viewers hooked.

The deep understanding between the characters. Since they start as friends, they already know a lot about each other. In 'Kimi ni Todoke', Sawako and Shouta have a great friendship first, and this understanding forms a solid base for their love story.

One reason is the sense of forbidden love. Since it's your brother's best friend, there's an unspoken rule that might be broken, which adds excitement.

Best short love stories can be very relatable. Many people have had brief encounters or short - lived romances. These stories capture those experiences. Like the story of a summer fling. We can all identify with the intense feelings that come and go quickly in such relationships, and that's why they are so appealing.

The allure of the best vampire love stories lies in the forbidden nature of the relationship. Vampires are often seen as dangerous and otherworldly, and a love between a human and a vampire defies the normal boundaries. It adds an element of excitement and danger.

The colors and the cute characters. The ponies are all so colorful and adorable, which makes their love stories easy to be attracted to.

The familiarity. In best friend romance novels, the characters already know each other well. There's a history there, like shared secrets, memories of growing up together. For example, in 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before', Lara Jean and her best friend have a past filled with childhood adventures. This existing bond makes the transition to romance seem more natural and believable.

The forbidden aspect. Since it's your brother's best friend, there's an element of 'you can't have this person' which adds a lot of excitement and tension to the story. It makes the relationship seem more dangerous and thrilling.

The idea of Naruto and Itachi being friends is appealing because they are two very different characters. Naruto is full of energy and hope, while Itachi is more reserved and has a dark past. Their friendship can create a great contrast and a lot of interesting interactions.

The familiarity. In best friend to lovers romance novels, the characters already know each other well. They share inside jokes, memories, and a level of comfort that is really appealing. It's like they have a head start in the relationship.