Could "Pearlina" Be Canon?

I'm not just being facetious here. When you add up the evidence, it does support it. First concert performance of "Into The Light": They share a tiny blink-and-you-miss-it kiss. (it was removed from later concerts) Chaos vs. Order post-banter (EN): Pearl (to Marina): "You know I love you!" Octotune liner notes, interview w/Pearl: Q: What do you consider the greatest gift you ever received? A: The chance to meet Marina! Kid vs. Grown-Up promo art: Pearl and Marina share a look between each other that seems a bit more than platonic. Conclusion of Octo Expansion: Marina, overjoyed at having saved the world, *tackleglomps* and *nuzzles* Pearl in excitement.

Hero vs. Villain post-banter (JP): Pearl: "As long as I can see Marina smile, I know my year will be a good one!" And of course, the most compelling evidence of all: When people were shipping Flick & CJ in ACNH, Nintendo released a press release saying that they were very much NOT in a romantic relatinship. When people thought it may be possible that Shiver is non-binary, Nintendo of America issued a statement saying that she is female (and JP text in the game later confirmed it). However, people have been shipping Pearl and Marina for years, almost since Splatoon 2 was released. It's a ship that sails far and wide, not some fringe ship. There's NO WAY Nintendo can't know about it... ...yet, Nintendo has yet to issue a statement debunking this ship. Personally, I think that says it all.