The central drama is internal. The hero confesses his love. The heroine rejects him, “Hindi mo deserve ang may sabit.” (You don't deserve someone with baggage). This line is the mantra of the trope. The audience aches for her to accept that she is worthy.
A term borrowed from the software and gaming communities (like FitGirl Repack
Here are some popular romantic storylines that often feature in Pinay repack relationships: