Yosuke Imai was one of the roommates on the first season of Terrace House: Boys x Girls Next Door, which ran from 2012 to 2014 in Japan. He arrived on the show in time for episode 39 and remained at the house for a total of 35 episodes.
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The professional photographer was 29 years old at the time he joined Terrace House and he immediately stuck up an adorable bromance with his roommates, Daiki and Tecchan.
Their relationship became so close that at one point Yosuke even said that once they were all “around 70, [he’d] want to meet up.”
These scenes are tragic in hindsight but they offer a glimpse into what a big heart Yosuke had. Compared to most roommates we’ve seen on the show, Yosuke stood out for how affectionate he was. He was also very open about sharing his life’s dreams and the way he wanted to be a good dad to his little daughter. These details only make the fact of his passing even sadder.
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