w/o romance 100%.
i'm thinking one piece and TCF mainly -- fantastic stories, zero romance. just the way i like it.
i'm biased here an aro ace person, but i strongly dislike romance unless its a C or D plot (super duper minor in the story). i just find it incredibly boring.
i prefer other types of relationship building in stories: family, sister...... 2 reply
that sounds really fun! do you know anything about them already? if not, try to go to their social media to glean a little information about them so that you have some talking points during the hike.
i also recommend having a picnic once you reach your destination. if you cook or bake, you can show off your skills here. otherwise, you can just us...... 2 reply