In Sanrio lore, it is possible to notice how the identification with one gender over another seems to be linked with gender expression, with little to no correlation to the stereotypically gender roles or societal expectations one may link to the traditional gender assignation in the real world. Therefore, with the help of multiple examples found throughout Sanrio characters, one can safely assume that Sanrio characters have no conception of differences in genders when it comes to romantic attraction.
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Missing the baby

The baby is fine and evil as usual, she's just in another castle