Blind Date #1

Tropes:

College Hockey Romcom – Set against the backdrop of college hockey, this is a heartwarming and sporty romantic comedy. 

Secret Romance / Friends with Benefits – A relationship that starts quietly, with emotional and possibly physical intimacy before labels. 

He Falls First – The male protagonist, falls for FMC early on and drives much of the emotional momentum. First Love – Their romance has that sweeping, fresh-feel of first love, making every moment feel new. 

Chronic & Mental Health Representation – THe FMC navigates life with mental-health challenges in a sensitive, authentic way.

“Touch Her & Die” – A trope where the hero becomes fiercely protective—get too close in a reckless way and face playful consequences

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