some dmd cps even have reputations/speculations/or posture their cp as them actually really dating! actors like tweets calling them bfs, they call each other faen in press conferences, subtle hints etc.
THAT makes dmd money, and i think that's how the show will end!
sooooo here's my theory. novel spoilers ahead
dmd is going to change the ending from the novel.
they've stressed several times now that third only dislikes fanservice because he's doing it with nine. (obv there's the one time he said "so we can trend without fs, but 1 vs 3-
and i think they will also be dating in secret while professionally partnered.
what this does is further underscore that dmd cps are different, while also encouraging shipping even HARDER. they're a business, they rely on selling ships for money!