Well, the thing that Nicole's gotten this chance by herself is just another big failure of DSP. But still, just look how big this is for Cori. She did it all by herself, without any help from the company ( cause it's obviously too busy doing something. I can't understand their moves, really. They need changes.). It shows how amazing Nicole is. About the Japanese speaking skills. Do you remember their first visit in Japan? They hardly could talk. They've been learning vocabulary, how to speak Japanese... They've improved so much, it's so great. I agree that the hosts may choose Nicole to speak cause of her being very open, confident and bright. Dating? I don't think it would ever be necessary to reveal such things. Yet, the public might go crazy if they would accidentally find out. There's no solution that will satisfy everybody. It is better to stay as it is. Whether Cole is dating or not... I bet she'd tell if she was and was sure to reveal it.