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Kane and Kotfe quit their jobs to be openly gay and happy

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Kane(left) and Kotfe(right) have been in relationship for 12 years. They have quit their respective jobs as a firefighter and a police officer to be open who they are. Credit: Kane and Kotfe

Kane and Kotfe, a couple from Japan, are set to lead one of the Japanese floats in this year's Mardi Gras parade. The former firefighter and former police officer felt compelled to quit their jobs to openly embrace their identity as a gay couple.

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By Yumi Oba

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Kane and Kotfe, a couple from Japan, are set to lead one of the Japanese floats in this year's Mardi Gras parade. The former firefighter and former police officer felt compelled to quit their jobs to openly embrace their identity as a gay couple.

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