In Nancy Meyers’s The Holiday, Eli Wallach’s Arthur gives Kate Winslet’s Iris a much-needed pep talk.
For years, Iris had struggled through an on-and-off again romantic relationship with a co-worker. Well, the co-worker had recently announced his engagement to another woman, yet still wanted to keep in contact with Iris. Understandably, Iris had a difficult time coming to terms with what it meant to say good-bye to this selfish, entitled co-worker for good.
One evening during a lovely dinner, Arthur, a retired Hollywood screenwriter, tells Iris that in movies there are the leading ladies and there are the best friends. He tells Iris that she is a leading lady, but is behaving like the best friend.
Having an epiphany, Iris realizes that Arthur was right! You’re supposed to be the leading lady of your own life!
The same goes for otome games and our heroes.
A hero is supposed to be the leading man of his own route.
However, poor Yoji was relegated to the role of best friend in his route.
As always, character and plot analysis and spoilers after the cut!
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