Probably. It's unlikely that this is a one time thing that's only happening for the camera, it's probably happened before. The real question is why is this happening.
Reminds me of this one web comic I saw (can't remembeJumpstart. thing about it, not it's name or anything) that, at some point, would rapidly scroll through the pages to the jumpscare.
Oh wow, someone's still trying to hold on to their individuality as a character. Won't last, but admirable effort. It's also ironic cuz this is the Arc that specifically made to be shipped with Ritsuka.
They are both wrong and that's definitively not how qualifying for the Throne works, but it's all good if the idea makes them happy. But really, as long as they aren't famous or known by humanity, Ritsuka won't get to the Throne.