Handling
Kiss
Kiss noun - The act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof).
Both words in one sentence
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Mizore Shirayuki from Rosario + Vampire reacts this way to Miyabi, even though he only went as far as stealing a kiss and handling her a bit forcefully.
Source: Defiled Forever -
Mark Crispin Miller brings up the idea of Soap handling the issue of an interracial kiss by having Guillaume and Helmond kiss.
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Indirect Kiss: Martha's tender handling of Ethan's coat is an example of this trope that does not even need to involve her lips.
Source: Film / The Searchers
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