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No it's not a redundant cliché. It's a popular trope which is authors keep writing it. Think about why you're still reading despite being in your own words, cliché
Ikr it’s so unmcessary and usually adds nothing of value to the story bc they almost always only find out after they’ve already caught feelings
Why does every story make the MC and ML childhood friends without the 2 knowing. It’s a redundant cliche. But the story is good so I’ll keep reading.