Yes, that's true. And I can see why Azusa/Hokuto are a possible pairing (aged 21 and 20, respectively).
Still, and I hate to sound like some otaku or hardcore nerd for this, but I feel really attached to Azusa, and seeing her with another guy romantically kinda makes me upset.
In the Producer's case, it's alright, since, well, you ARE supposed to be him. But an npc character, even a rival... x(