>>536224018
Honestly, I realized something about romance in long-running media: the hints are much more engaging than the actual thing. Everyone, I think, has a different idea of actual romance, so it's impossible to make it interesting for everyone. With the hints, however, even very obvious ones, you can get really creative while also never quite overstepping the line. Also, I guess, it's kind of about how finality in romance cements the canon in some people's heads and it becomes harder for them to build their headcanons.