New young adult Star Wars spin-off novel 'Padawan' suggest that Obi-Wan Kenobi is bisexual

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The extract is from the spin-off novel 'Star Wars Padawan' by Kiersten White, published by Disney Books

Young fans have been whipped into a frenzy, believing that this means Obi-Wan would be open to kissing a man

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According to Disney Books' description of the novel, it includes: 'Romantic complications, startling revelations, and a looming threat to both the planet and his new friends will bring Obi-Wan face-to-face with his worst fear: that maybe he was never supposed to be a Jedi at all.'

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In one ambiguous scene in the book - published by Disney-Lucasfilm Press - Obi-Wan speaks to another teen Casul about the idea of kissing another boy, while also showing signs of his pious Jedi beliefs.

Casul says: 'Not many choices around here. I don't think love is in my future, either, and I'm fine with that. As long as I have the Power to keep my family safe, that's enough for me.

'Though I will admit I've been curious about kissing and why Audj and Zae-Brii enjoy it so much. So if you're ever curious, too, let me know.'

The novel, published last week, then continues: 'Obi-Wan blushed. 'I will. Let you know, I mean. Not that I will do that, right now, with you. Or anyone.'

'Would he ever get to a point where kissing someone felt like anything less than a betrayal of himself and the Jedi? And if he did get to that point, who would he want to kiss? The Lenahrans were confident and charismatic, which was attractive.

'But he couldn't imagine just … kissing any of them. Maybe he didn't want to be with any of them but rather to be more like each of them. Or maybe he wanted to kiss all of them.'

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