[quote=@xenon]
Can I just ask, slightly on the topic...?

In the 1X1 section, does 'pairings' mean that the two leads will be in a romantic relationship?  Is that the expectation?  I just thought it meant that the 'pairing' are the two who would be the two leads of the story.

Sorry to interrupt, but would someone clear this up for me please
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Not necessarily. Pairings are typically more like character archetypes/designs. Yes, they can lean towards/be designed for romance (which is most likely already stated somewhere in their interest check if the OP has mentioned they wish to do romance), but not all pairings have to be romance-based. Ultimately, I'd check in with the person in question about whether or not the pairing you're particularly interested in is romance-based if you're not sure.