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Take My Hand moments happen whenever a character is about to fall off a cliff, into a Lava Pit, or out of a speeding car and another one tries to catch their hand.
First, it's not granted that their hands will reach at all.
Second, even if they do grasp hands the audience is kept wondering for several seconds if the rescuer will be able to pull the falling character up or if their hand will slip.
The whole act is typically accompanied by phrases like "Don't give up!" and "I'm not going to let you fall!", and occasionally a slow-motion shot of slipping fingers.
A staple trope of romantic comedies, chick flicks and sitcoms. A woman (usually a mother or a mother figure) who wants to spend some Quality Time with her protégé (usually, her daughter) takes the protégé out on a shopping trip, usually to The Mall — buying dresses and makeup, getting their nails done together, etc.
A parody of a scene from Disney's animated film Lady and the Tramp, where the titular characters shared a plate of spaghetti. The two canine lovers, distracted by a romantic serenade, ended up chewing opposite ends of the same noodle and accidentally nibbled their way into a kiss. ...
The contact of mouths caused by chewing the same food item is what makes this trope, so the edible item can be almost anything. Hotdogs, waffles, noodles, as well as other types of long pasta like fettuccine and linguine will do, as long as two lovers can nibble on the same item from opposite ends. Works originating from Japan usually invoke the trope by using Pocky sticks.
A host club is an establishment with a roster of all types of attractive men who will offer flirting, flattery, pampering, and companionship in a congenial environment and at an exorbitant rate. ... Hosts do not offer actual sex, though it's pretty common for them to sleep with their clients after hours. Customers at host clubs are eventually expected to pick a favorite, known as a "tantou", who will eventually become their main entertainer.
The royal harem is a part of certain aristocratic courts and can serve as both a setting and a plot driver for various stories. The combination of sex, forbidden-ness, and exoticism that fictional harems often represent has led to them showing up in numerous stories over the years...
Harems are off-limits to most, which often puts them into Forbidden Fruit territory ... There may be some person who has particular authority over the harem (whether a eunuch, a chief wife/concubine, or a relative of the owner). If the court is deadly and decadent, expect a lot of politics in the harem, with its members competing with each other for power and preference. As in many real harems, getting to be the ruler's favourite (and maybe wife) could be worth a lot, especially if you become mother to a much-desired heir to the throne.
Snack Bar — or Sunakku in Japanese — refers to small establishments that can be found in cities and rural areas alike, combining the atmosphere of a living room with that of an actual bar. The alcohol flows and small snacks are served in a setting that is much more intimate than your regular pub. With the mama-san (the main hostess) taking care of her customers and making sure everyone gets to relax and socialize, often until late at night, Snack Bar is an entire neighborhood culture that’s very unique to Japan.Snack Bar: A Japanese Neighborhood Tradition
But then, there are those who get better as they age... These men and women have maintained their dashing good looks, class, and sex appeal despite — or because of — their greying hair.
They become a Silver Fox. Or, if they're female, a Silver Vixen.
A Silver Fox is an attractive, distinguished older (generally over 50) person, often noted for their sexy silver or white hair along with their good looks and charm.
Maybe a person is a Stepford Smiler. Maybe they were raised to think that Men Don't Cry. Or perhaps they're just afraid of showing weakness. For whatever reason, a person just refuses to cry when they clearly want to or calls themself weak for doing so. That's when someone tells them that there's nothing wrong with showing sadness or vulnerability.
Space Opera refers to works set in a spacefaring civilization, usually set in the far future or A Long Time Ago, in a Galaxy Far Far Away.... Technology is ubiquitous and secondary to the story. Space opera has an epic character to it: the universe is big, there are usually many sprawling civilizations and empires, there are political conflicts and intrigue.
Two characters have to share a room for the night. Every room is occupied, but fortunately there is one last room available.
There's just one problem — there's only one bed, and the characters aren't comfortable sharing it.
