I'm looking for some well written 'no ship like friendship' stories, where the main character is just friends with a character of the opposite gender, but there's that odd flirting/teasing undertone to their banter that at first glance causes others to see them as a couple. Over time they might end up getting together (though they don't have to), but at the beginning they're just friends. Doesn't necessarily need to be on novelupdates - I'd be perfectly happy reading a published work, original fiction, or fanfiction, though I'd prefer if the story were longer rather than shorter. Thanks in advance!
I really like the interaction between the two in TKA. Wish that she had a bit more screen time though.
I've tried reading Doulou Dalu, but for some reason I could never get past the first few chapters. I'll give it another try though. Thanks!
Regarding the Duke with Gynophobia and the Eccentr... but it is leading to romance soon From Maid to Mother the mc don't want even to marry Albert Ke no Reijou wa Botsuraku wo go Shomou desu
Virtual World: Peerless White Emperor might have potential for what you're after. it's still a bit early in everybody's relationship, but there's two good candidates for something along those lines so far. awkward and obvious tension definitely describes at least one of the pairings.