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The moment when two characters become an Official Couple. There may have been Unresolved Sexual Tension earlier, romantic feelings on either side or even an unmistakable Held Gaze or two, but that was all on paper. This is it, the actual relationship. It's happening, starting now. In a work, it's that point where until further notice there's no more sense in asking Will They or Won't They?. In Real Life, it's that point beyond which you'd feel justified calling the other person "my boyfriend/girlfriend". Not to be confused with characters upgrading their abilities by socialization.

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  • Relationship Upgrade
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  • The moment when two characters become an Official Couple. There may have been Unresolved Sexual Tension earlier, romantic feelings on either side or even an unmistakable Held Gaze or two, but that was all on paper. This is it, the actual relationship. It's happening, starting now. In a work, it's that point where until further notice there's no more sense in asking Will They or Won't They?. In Real Life, it's that point beyond which you'd feel justified calling the other person "my boyfriend/girlfriend". Not to be confused with characters upgrading their abilities by socialization.
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  • The moment when two characters become an Official Couple. There may have been Unresolved Sexual Tension earlier, romantic feelings on either side or even an unmistakable Held Gaze or two, but that was all on paper. This is it, the actual relationship. It's happening, starting now. In a work, it's that point where until further notice there's no more sense in asking Will They or Won't They?. In Real Life, it's that point beyond which you'd feel justified calling the other person "my boyfriend/girlfriend". For many shows it is a natural part of the ongoing narrative. For some it's a twist. For still more it's a season Cliff Hanger or standard ploy for the series finale to be employed at the very end. For others it triggers a specific type of Jumping The Shark, especially if it breaks the Relationship Ceiling. Most commonly broadcasted with a First Kiss, but every once in a while you find a more...drastic variant ("Glad to Be Alive" Sex comes to mind). Compare Relationship Reveal -- a moment where an implied but existing couple becomes canon. Also compare They Do- the point past which the Romance Arc is concluded and the relationship becomes a constant that feeds other plot threads. Though they often coincide (e.g. in a Last-Minute Hookup) the two are far from synonymous; a Relationship Upgrade can be the beginning of hardships, trials and tribulations that the relationship may not survive at all. Not to be confused with characters upgrading their abilities by socialization. Beware: this page might contain spoilers. Examples of Relationship Upgrade include:
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