ELEMENT: Trial Relationship

A trope usually found in romance storylines (but can be elsewhere as well) where the involved parties agree to enter into a trial relationship to test the waters with each other before actually considering themselves to be in the relationship they are seeking.

Mild spoilers below.

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  • Put Your Head on My Shoulder

    1. Put Your Head on My Shoulder

    Thai Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    9.0

    After confessing that they both have feeling for each other, when Prapaa asks Pai to be his girlfriend, she says she's not sure. Worried that they are not compatible, she proposes a trial dating period with a point system.

  • Koi Senu Futari

    2. Koi Senu Futari

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    9.0

    A platonic rendition of this trope, aroaces Sakuko and Satoru decide to see if they can become a family without the romantic feelings that are normally associated with that relationship. Satoru isn't convinced it's possible, so they enter into a trial arrangement while living together.

  • Semantic Error

    3. Semantic Error

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10

    After seeing Sang Woo confused about what is entailed in liking someone and dating, Jae Young proposes a trial run to make him consider the proposal. He also demonstrates a "preview" of what actions are included in a dating relationship.

  • Theory of Love

    4. Theory of Love

    Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Disbelieving of Khai's sincerity and ability to stay committed, Third enters into a sort of unspoken trial dating relationship with him where they avoided putting labels on it or letting others know, but still acted very much like boyfriends.

  • Seven Days: Monday - Thursday

    5. Seven Days: Monday - Thursday

    Japanese Movie - 2015

    10

    Toji wants to believe in love but doesn't believe himself capable of it after his first heartbreak. As such, he has a rule where he will date the first person who asks him out on Monday for a week to see if he can catch feelings. Yuzuru is in much the same boat and decides to take him up on the offer.

  • Seven Days: Friday - Sunday

    6. Seven Days: Friday - Sunday

    Japanese Movie - 2015

    10

    Toji wants to believe in love but doesn't believe himself capable of it after his first heartbreak. As such, he has a rule where he will date the first person who asks him out on Monday for a week to see if he can catch feelings. Yuzuru is in much the same boat and decides to take him up on the offer.

    Sequel to "Seven Days: Monday-Thursday"

  • Ai Long Nai

    7. Ai Long Nai

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    Nhai becomes ashamed of catching feelings for his new friend Ai. He doesn't want to ruin their friendship and he's never had feelings for a guy before. But after an accidental night together, the two enter into a trial relationship to see if they can make it work. 

  • Zenryoku de, Aishite Ii Kana?

    8. Zenryoku de, Aishite Ii Kana?

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

  • Love Mate

    9. Love Mate

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.0
  • Stand-In Love

    10. Stand-In Love

    Filipino Special - 2023, 1 episode

    8.5
  • Ha Rak Duai Jai Thoe

    11. Ha Rak Duai Jai Thoe

    Thai Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

  • 25 Ji, Akasaka de

    12. 25 Ji, Akasaka de

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

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