WARNING: Spoilers ahead for The Boys season 3, episode 7

The Boys just made Kimiko and Frenchie's dynamic way more complicated - is this a love story, or something else? When Billy Butcher's crew first discovered Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) locked inside a dingy gang basement, Frenchie (Tomer Capone) was the only member vouching for this violent, unpredictable Compound-V test subject. Kimiko has since grown into a valued member of the Boys, beloved by MM, Hughie and Starlight (Butcher is still getting there), but Frenchie remains by far her closest companion. Whether learning sign language or guiding each other through tough times, this cute pairing are almost inseparable by the time The Boys season 3 begins.

Only in Amazon's most recent season has The Boys sprinkled overtly romantic notes into their relationship, culminating with Kimiko finally finding the courage for a kiss. Thanks to Little Nina's kidnapping (quickly followed by Soldier Boy's Herogasm rampage), Frenchie and Kimiko don't discuss their smooch until The Boys season 3, episode 7. Kimiko admits the kiss didn't feel "bad" but also concedes it was "weird." She ends by telling Frenchie their bond is "more than that" and describes him as "family." What does this mean for The Boys' most heartwarming couple?

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Whatever Frenchie and Kimiko's bond might be, there's unquestionably a romantic element. Even after the awkwardness of their kiss, Kimiko enjoys a thorough examination of Frenchie's muscular arms as they slow-dance to "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" - not exactly something you'd see from a brother and sister, or two good friends. Kimiko's "because we're more than that" line carries the most weight in this scene. Assuming "that" refers to a conventional romantic relationship, Kimiko is placing their bond on a completely different level. The feelings between her and Frenchie aren't platonic, but neither do they share the "bring the Aquafresh" boyfriend-girlfriend style love shown by Hughie and Starlight.

Tomer Capone as Frenchie and Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko dancing in The Boys season 3

The Boys encourages its audience not to bother labeling Frenchie and Kimiko. It's a connection unique to them, occupying a middle-ground somewhere between romance, family, and friendship. Nevertheless, "soul mates" feels like the most accurate available description. They'll always be together, and Frenchie proved his heart is spoken for when turning down Cherie's advances earlier in The Boys season 3, but don't expect to see Butcher's European pal leap into Kimiko's arms and plant a huge kiss after a successful battle, nor the Female acting jealous over Cherie like Hughie was over Supersonic. Frenchie and Kimiko's love transcends typical barriers of social convention - a perfect fit for two characters accustomed to being outcasts.

Viewers may feel a twinge of disappointment that Frenchie and Kimiko isn't the fairy tale love story The Boys looked to be telling after season 3's hospital scene, but the actual outcome suits their respective characters far better. Frenchie and Kimiko are unconventional people who met under unconventional circumstances and live unconventional lives. Why would their love be just like everyone else's? The Boys season 3 also honors Garth Ennis' comic book story. The original versions of Frenchie and the Female are just as symbiotic as their live-action counterparts, but only in the seconds before death does Frenchie express his love verbally - not because he was afraid to say so before, but because nothing needed to be said. Amazon's The Boys adaptation reflects that same sweet mentality with Frenchie and Kimiko's evolving connection in season 3.

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