, the story is entirely about the romance; if you remove it, the story doesn't exist [22]. In a Romantic Subplot
Let’s explore how thinking of romantic relationships as “links” can transform your storytelling.
In interactive mediums, the fusion of link relationships and romance is literal. Players choose which characters to "link" with, investing time and resources into building a specific bond. As the link level maxes out, it often triggers a romantic storyline.