expression, godan verb (-tsu)
a flag is set; a condition is triggered
Slang from computing/gaming: a variable or condition is set that will influence later events, often used metaphorically for story or relationship triggers.
あのセリフで完全に死亡フラグが立った。
That line totally set a death flag.
優しくされただけで恋愛フラグが立つわけじゃない。
Just because someone is kind to you doesn't mean a romance flag gets set.