OTP seven

Well, yes.
These are Taiki and Noah. If I have to mention super cute couples, they'd be at the top of my list. Their meet-cute-story is adorable and even though they look super young, they are not. They're just fashionable. They both model (with a face like that, I would, too!) and they live together. The living together may not seem much to you, but remember they live together in Japan, where same-sex couples do not regularly talk about their lives together. Asian cultures are VERY traditional, and what we consider garden variety YouTubers, are more than an exception in other cultures. So I thought that a same-sex couple with a flourishing YouTube channel (and an adorable IG) would be worth noting. 

They are also as cross-cultural couple because Noah is from South Korea and Taiki is Japanese. They usually speak in Japanese, but they also switch to Korean sometimes. It's a fantastic exercise in multiculturalism. I'm partial to Taiki, though. I think he's super handsome and I love his sometimes inscrutable expressions and how Noah seems to crack that handsome exterior. I think he's a few years older, too. so yeah.

Their YouTube adventures speak of a much more tolerant society, even though there is no same-sex marriage in Japan at this time. They also offer a contrast between their work life and their private life. They're almost ascetic in their approach to daily life, in sharp contrast with their luxe jobs. I also find their candid approach to their relationship refreshing and a way that somehow manages to break down taboos concerning same-sex relationships in Asian countries. Representation, am I right? It's always so very important.

So if you're in the mood for some cute, go ahead and explore their channel. The cook together both Japanese and Korean dishes, they have an adorable kitty, they go exploring cities and they pose for Vogue Japan. How's that for a life?

XOXO