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The much awaited kiss between Frenchie and Kimiko in The Boys season 4 finale has at last materialized. Show fans have been guessing about their relationship for seasons, and the moment drew cheers and tears. For both of the characters, the kiss marks a significant turning point in their relationship.
In an interview with TVLine, the show's stars, Tomer Capone (Frenchie) and Karen Fukuhara (Kimiko) spoke on the meaning of the kiss. Fukuhara said the scene was "magical" and commended showrunner Eric Kripke on direction. Capone clarified the differences between the couple's unwelcome first kiss and the more affectionate finale display. He also clarified how Kimiko and Frenchie now find the kiss to be quite beneficial.
"It had that sense when something is about to change; it will never be the same again — for better, for bad, who knows? Around you, it's like fifty people and you could hear the "Aww." Regarding the kiss, Capone said it was like one of those times when you know you delivered something the fans wanted to see for a long period.
The kiss in the last scene had greater significance and impact than their first one. Kimiko's need to explore her sexuality dominated the first kiss; the second kiss was a real statement of their feelings for one another. This is so since since the start of the show both characters have experienced major personal development. Both of them have gone through their tragedies and grown to manage their past. This has enabled them to be more vulnerable and honest with one another, so strengthening their bond.
Though their relationship has been a long and meandering road, Frenchie and Kimiko have been set up since season one. They have always stayed close even though they have experienced trauma together and conflict. Particularly Kimiko has always felt a strong bond to Frenchie, even though she regularly pushed him away because she felt unworthy.
Their trip together came to a head in the kiss at the end. It was evidence of their tenacity and their capacity to discover hope and love among hardship. For the pair, it also signalled a fresh start. Even if they could have difficulties in the future, their love for one another will equip them to conquer anything.
Frenchie and Kimiko's kiss was a mixed bag event. It was a celebration of their love, but it also acted as a reminder of the risk they are running across. Homelander is starting to target The Boys' members, and Kimiko finds herself in crosshairs now. Though they are separated at the end of the season, the couple is resolved to be back together.
Kimiko will probably be more important in the struggle against Homelander in the fifth season of The Boys. She is eager to fight for what she believes in and no more silent. Along with helping Kimiko every stage of the fight, Frenchie will also participate in it. For Frenchie and Kimiko, The Boys' last season will probably be difficult, but their love for each other will enable them to survive. Their relationship is evidence of the force of love and hope against hardship.
Eric Kripke developed a superhero/dark comedy satire series based on the same-named comic book series. Set in a "what-if" universe honoring superheroes as gods and celebrities with little consequences for their deeds. To expose these super-charged "heroes" for what they are, one group of vigilantes headed under a vengeance-obsessed man named Billy Butcher will fight back against them. The program investigates ideas of the human condition, corruption, and power. One of the most watched and highly praised shows on television nowadays, it is a dark and twisted remark on the universe of superheroes.