Netflix‘s The Boyfriend, Japan’s first gay dating reality program, has grown increasingly popular as the season has progressed.
Unlike other dating programs, The Boyfriend‘s contestants have a goal outside of romance, which has added to many watchers’ experiences. The men must work together to run a food truck, allowing non-romantic bonds to form.
While there seems to be one fan-favorite couple, many other potential pairings have stood out to netizens, including the relationship between Usak and Kazuto.
Rooting for the happiness of both of you. ‘Til you guys meet again, Usak and Kazuto 🫶#ボーイフレンド #TheBoyfriend pic.twitter.com/yRUhGCMVTi
— 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 (@__peachyoonoh) July 16, 2024
Their’s are the shortest but the most wholesome connection in the show, it felt like a straight out of the novel story.
Usak+Kazuto= “Short but sweet”🩷 #theboyfriend pic.twitter.com/vpgVGFxfBe— 🐢holy moly guacamole🥑 (@luvsdramas) July 17, 2024
Sadly, Usak left the show half way through the season due to a work trip, cutting short any possible romances.
Not the chicken breasts making me cry the most 😭 #TheBoyfriend #Alan #Dai #Gensei #Ikuo #Kazuto #Ryota #Shun #Taeheon #Usak #Netflix pic.twitter.com/BNwVCUmSyo
— Netflix Philippines (@Netflix_PH) July 18, 2024
However, some eagle-eyed fans have spotted proof that Usak and Kazuto might have ended up being endgame!
A netizen recently shared a set of photos of the two men from their instagram accounts. Each photo was taken at night time and at first does not seem to be suspicious.
The netizen, however, noticed that the back ground the images appear to be taken at the same location, based on the Tower Records sign shown. Another viewer also pointed out that they appear to be wearing “couple” bracelets.
???are they dating or just a coincidence#TheBoyfriend #USAK #Kazuto pic.twitter.com/0LPaoTkjGl
— shendudn (@shendudn) July 23, 2024
Kazuto and Usak are rumored to be the endgame after The Boyfriend due to matching bracelets and locations that can be recognized on their posts!
How are we feeling KazutoUsak nation?!#TheBoyfriend #Kazuto #Usak pic.twitter.com/EQ0qGdX6bG
— carter งั่มงั่ม | Kazuto’s 💝 (@carteralphaeus) July 24, 2024
This is not the only suspected lovestagram that has been spotted. Netizens believe that the pair also visited Paris and Thailand together in December 2023 and April 2024, respectively, based on previous posts.
Also fueling the flames is a comment liked by Kazuto that said they were rooting on his and Usak’s relationship.
does kazuto liking a comment saying they’re rooting for him and usak for a relationship even after the show necessarily mean anything or i’m being too obsessed with them and i need to get a life? #TheBoyfriend #TheBoyfriendNetflix pic.twitter.com/kgJ2SotsUK
— hani (@pupygoo) July 18, 2024
Many viewers are hopeful that their suspicious are true!
YOU KNOW I WANT IT TO BE TRUEEEEE https://t.co/egidFlBSI1
— – ri day! 🪐 – (@motiansky) July 24, 2024
Oh yes yaar this me Manifesting ✨️
Ya like whole world M also so much obsessed & in luv with 🌈#DaiShun they are REAL GOALS👍 bt also #Usak I find a wonderful Human with great heart & his feelings for #Kazuto so Genuine pure ..hope🤞 they r going out or Dating🙌#TheBoyfriend https://t.co/dTWovAbc98— BE KIND TO Everyone plz 🙏❤️ (@worldofshiii) July 24, 2024
These two connected emotionally, and Kazuto was looking for someone who saw him beyond the physical, and Usak the same… I think they might’ve developed if they reconnected #TheBoyfriend https://t.co/yopBF53cP3
— DAISHUN Brainrot | Lance 🪷 (@TaekChances) July 23, 2024