I'm not really surprised at the lack of romance, at least between the lead characters (as we've come to expect with FF lately.)

I can't help thinking that this could be the first FF (or perhaps any console game) with a homosexual lead character.

Needless to say it's wrong to sterotype... a 'pretty guy' is not necessarily gay and vice versa. But the thought did occur, and I must admit it would be a very bold and interesting move.