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kokuhaku-scene
What does kokuhaku-scene mean?
The set-piece scene built around a character confessing their romantic feelings, typically the emotional high point of a romance arc.
"The rooftop kokuhaku-scene is the moment the whole show was building toward."
Origin
From Japanese kokuhaku 'confession' plus English 'scene'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kokuhaku-scene?
It's the climactic love-confession scene of a romance, usually the emotional high point where a character confesses their feelings.
What does kokuhaku mean?
Kokuhaku is Japanese for 'confession', specifically a confession of romantic feelings.
Why is the kokuhaku-scene important?
It's typically the moment a whole romance arc builds toward, so it carries the biggest emotional payoff.
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