Lee-Z
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They pay HER not HIM. But that's a different discussion than him becoming a member of the imperial family.
But it is clear that their happiness is completely irrelevant to many of her family members and the people of Japan, which is a pity imho but probably a cultural issue.
Haven't followed this thread in detail, but don't think it's just a cultural issue.
When in the Netherlands several years ago P.Friso's fiancee (later wife) Mabel Wisse Smit was introduced, there were raised eyebrows in the public as well, because allegedly (don't know if it was ever confirmed), Mabel had mingled with people like Klaas Bruinsma (known criminal in the Netherlands) in her past, and was this a suitable association for a member of the royal family...
In the end P.Friso didn't ask consent for his marriage, and the marriage went ahead.
In that situation Mabel herself wasn't even accused of any shady activity (that i'm aware of), but if Mr.Komuro is, i can see why there would be big hesitations in getting a direct family connection with him.
They may be demoted to 'regular commoners' or not direct members of the royal family, but ofcourse they always will be related to the royal family, and who knows how influential they are 'behind the scenes'..
just my 2 cts..