At the end of the first season of the reality dating series "The Bachelor Japan," eligible bachelor Hirotake Kubo walked away with a beautiful new fiancee, an experience of a lifetime and a nation of supportive fans.
Where does he stand now? Well, two outta three ain't bad.
While the love story didn't last, Kubo, 35, still recalls his romantic reality TV journey with a big smile on his face.
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