Prince Soybean (from his TikTok)
Love takes many forms.
On July 8, an account named “Soybean Prince” posted a video on TikTok. The video was titled “Me, my wife, and my wife’s boyfriend live together.”
The video explained that Prince Soybean’s wife met a Japanese boyfriend while studying abroad. All three of them are now living together in Japan. Prince Soybean said he is grateful to his wife’s boyfriend for supporting her while studying abroad and said, “I am looking forward to getting to know him better.”
The video sparked a lot of discussion in the comments section. Some questioned the relationship’s legitimacy, while others expressed skepticism regarding its sustainability.
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“Ultimately, I don’t think this relationship will last.”
“What would you do if your boyfriend and his wife had a child? Could you love me?”
And all the negative reviews…
“Maybe it’s to show that his wife is polyamorous. I think he’s a brave man.”
Writer Kinoko believes the video demonstrates polyamory, a lifestyle where individuals have romantic relationships with multiple partners with everyone’s consent. Kinoko, a polyamorous person themselves, has written a book on polyamorous lifestyles and actively spreads awareness regarding the topic.
“The word Polyamory was born in the United States in the 1990s and seems to have been introduced to Japan in the 2000s, but according to a survey conducted by critic Chiki Oginami in 2022-2023, the word Polyamory seems to be less common. Less than 10% of people know it.” (Mr. Kinoko, below)
Kinoko has lived a polyamorous life since age 28 and currently has two partners, along with several other romantic relationships.
“My partner and I get along really well, we all get together on New Year’s Day to eat hotpot. We talk regarding our sexual relationships, our fun times, and who we are dating. I feel like I’m sharing my arguments and other things with them and they understand me.
I listen to my partner so that he understands, we don’t hide anything from each other, we understand each other, but if he was cheating on me with someone else and not hiding it from me, you might be confused and worried, wondering, “Why are you keeping it secret from me now?”
It’s not like I wouldn’t get jealous if my partner said to me, “You’re dating someone like this,” but my partner and I have a trusting relationship that has lasted for over 10 years, so I have to ask them to stop thinking regarding it.”
While this type of relationship might seem unusual, Kinoko emphasizes that it requires a strong foundation of trust.
Ultimately, mutual understanding, acceptance, open communication, and trust are essential for a successful relationship, regardless of its form.
So, what are your thoughts on the video?
“I’m not trying to assume that the poster’s wife is polyamorous. On the other hand, the poster hasn’t said anything that would lead to the conclusion that ‘this is the right relationship.’ I’m sure he’s aware of this and is posting this to help others or raise awareness, but I think it’s a great thing to do. I have no intention of advocating for polyamory, I just want to see a world where people acknowledge that relationships with partners can take many different forms, whether it’s two people or three or more, and that none of them are better or worse than the other.”
If people are happy with their chosen lifestyle, they should be able to live a fulfilling life.
（ Smart Flash
）
Prince Soybean (from his TikTok)
The form of love varies from person to person.
On July 8, an account named “Soybean Prince” was created. TikTok video posted on a topic calling in. The video is titled “Me and my wife and my wife’s boyfriend live together.”
“Overseas study abroad Prince Soybean’s wife found a Japanese boyfriend there and they will return to Japan together, so the three of them will be together for a while. Life It is reported that it has been decided to do so. Prince Soybean said with a smile: “I am really grateful to him for supporting me when my wife encountered difficulties overseas, and my wife chose me as her boyfriend. I believe he is an interesting person, so I am looking forward to talking to him. “I am talking regarding my feelings. “
Living with my wife and her boyfriend. The video comments section was in uproar due to the unexpected content of the post.
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“Ultimately, I don’t think this relationship will last.”
“What would you do if your boyfriend and his wife had a child? Could you love me?”
And all the negative reviews…
“Maybe it’s to show that his wife is polyamorous. I think he’s a brave man.”
Writer Kinoko said. Polyamory is a term that refers to a lifestyle in which a person has romantic relationships with multiple partners with the consent of all partners. In fact, Mr. Kinoko is also a polyamorous person and has written the book “I Have Two Lovers”. ~ Polygamous Lifestyle ~” (WAVE Publishing), and actively spreads the information.
“The word Polyamory was born in the United States in the 1990s and seems to have been introduced to Japan in the 2000s, but according to a survey conducted by critic Chiki Oginami in 2022-2023, the word Polyamory seems to be less common. Less than 10% of people know it.” (Mr. Kinoko, below)
Kinoko decided to live a polyamorous life at the age of 28 and currently has two partners who are like family to her, as well as multiple romantic relationships.
“My partner and I get along really well, we all get together on New Year’s Day to eat hotpot. We also talk regarding our sexual relationship and who we’re dating, our fun and who we’re dating. I feel like I’m sharing my arguments and other things with them and they understand me.
I listen to my partner so that he understands, we don’t hide anything from each other, we understand each other, but if he was cheating on me with someone else and not hiding it from me, you might be confused and worried, wondering, “Why are you keeping it secret from me now?”
It’s not like I wouldn’t get jealous if my partner said to me, “You’re dating someone like this,” but my partner and I have a trusting relationship that has lasted for over 10 years, so I have to ask them to stop thinking regarding it.”
It’s a strange relationship, but according to Kinoko, it can only be achieved if there is a trust relationship.
Therefore, the most important thing for a successful relationship is mutual understanding, being able to accept your own lifestyle, being able to face and accept the other person’s lifestyle, and listening. What the other person says is also important. When two parties have different opinions, unless they work together, mutual trust is important, and this is not just in polyamorous relationships. “
With that in mind, what do you think of this video?
“I’m not trying to arbitrarily assume that the poster’s wife is polyamorous. On the other hand, the poster hasn’t said anything that would lead to the conclusion that ‘this is the right relationship.’ I’m sure he’s aware of this and is posting this to help others or raise awareness, but I think it’s a great thing to do. I have no intention of advocating for polyamory, I just want to see a world where people acknowledge that relationships with partners can take many different forms, whether it’s two people or three or more, and that none of them are better or worse than the other.”
If people are happy with this, they should be able to live a happy life.
（ Smart Flash
）
