Nintendo Officially Clarifies Mario and Peach's Relationship After 40 Years

TL;DR
Nintendo publicly reaffirmed that Mario and Princess Peach are just friends, despite widespread fan speculation and fan-fiction suggesting a romantic relationship, highlighting the company's cautious approach to character backstories and relationships.
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