I'd even argue it's more scandalous that they're doing things like this and not in a relationshipDuh. Just marry and it's no longer scandalous. Might as well treat this chapter as a oneshot.
Damn bro you said everything i wanted to say lol. That childhood friends->first love pipeline would do absolute numbers for publicity and ratingsShe's not even an idol lmao
No one cares if actresses have boyfriends/husbands unless there's something more like cheating, prostitutes etc. I'd say it's even the opposite, selling the story that they're childhood friends to lovers to work partners would boost her image due to a bunch of ppl finding it romantic and wanting to support them lmao