Page 64 - Character Designer's Handbook [2020 Sampler Edition]

Introduction

Character pairings are a staple element of most projects and can be

surprisingly complicated as the couple becomes almost their own separate

character while still being two characters. Crafting a good f ictional couple

means the two characters have to interact in a realistic and very intimate

manner and develop very closely alongside each other.

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Dif ferent Types of Pairingsif ferent Types of Pairings

Just Friends?ust Friends?
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A
Admired from Afardmired from Afar
One party perceives A strong friendship
the other as out of their that has lasted a long
league and pines for time grows into more.
them from a distance.

U
Unrequited Crushnrequited Crush
One party feels
stronger than the other
about a relationship.

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