>>12761861If you are willing to have a serious discussion about it, the way to approach romance storytelling in non interactive media is the blank slate self insert or "bland mc". This is what makes romance movies enjoyable and not awkward.
This works for both genders, Bella from Twighlight is a reverse example of "bland male MC with no personality".
The illusion is broken in interactive media - hence why VNs make (you) the protagonist.