Godsire' said: Leave it to the fangirls to base their shippings on things out of context.
Kubo had to know what this would lead to. Probably did it on purpose.
I'd put money on it that he did it on purpose. I really think the guy likes to screw with people by putting in awkward stuff. Just look at the outfit he gave Lilinette, he was definately tempting the loli fans. It's like he's dropping a piece of candy on the floor in front of fat kids. He knows they'll go for it.