Once upon a time, there were Tom and Lily. They grew up in the same small town. As kids, they played in the fields together. One day, when they were teenagers, Tom realized he had fallen in love with Lily. He shyly told her how he felt. Lily was surprised but also felt the same. They started dating and their love grew deeper over time.
One common element is a shared history. Since they've known each other for a long time, they have a lot of memories together. Another is a deep understanding. They know each other's likes, dislikes, and quirks well. For example, they might know the other's favorite food or color from when they were young. Also, there's often a sense of comfort. They feel at ease around each other, which can be a strong foundation for love.
One common theme in such novels is the rekindling of old feelings. When childhood friends are involved in a love triangle, it often brings out complex emotions. For example, in some novels, the characters might have had innocent crushes as kids that turn into more intense feelings as they grow up. The love triangle adds drama as two friends may both fall for the same person, or one friend might be caught between the other two.
Often, it starts with a new realization. Maybe one day they look at each other and notice something different, like how cute the other has become. Shared experiences also play a big role. If they've been through a lot together as friends, like surviving a tough school year or helping each other through family issues, it can bring them closer on a deeper level and lead to romantic feelings.
A significant theme is the fear of ruining the friendship. In childhood friends fall in love novels, this is a biggie. They are so used to having this great friendship that they're scared that if they admit their feelings and it doesn't work out, they'll lose that precious bond. It adds a lot of tension to the story. Another common theme is the discovery of new aspects of each other. As they get older, they might find out that their friend has talents or dreams that they didn't know about before, which makes them see their friend in a new light, a more romantic light. And of course, there's the theme of familiarity. They feel comfortable around each other, which can be a great foundation for love.
In 'Your Lie in April', Kaori and Kousei can be considered as childhood friends in a way. Kaori's illness and the way their relationship developed and then ended was really sad. It shows the beauty and pain of love and friendship that starts from a young age.
One great example is 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before'. Lara Jean has a box of love letters she wrote to boys she had crushes on in the past, and one of those boys was her childhood friend. Their relationship develops in a really sweet and charming way throughout the story.
One common theme is the sense of familiarity. Since they've known each other for so long, they have a deep understanding of each other's quirks and habits. For example, in 'The Notebook', Noah knew Allie's love for art and nature from their childhood days, and this understanding became part of their deep connection.
No way. Childhood friends are part of our early memories of friendship, trust, and shared experiences. Bringing in sexual content is not only wrong but can also be disturbing and violate the values of healthy relationships.