How did this love triangle start?
There are theories circulating the web that the Overlord had control of this machine, like many other inventions at Borg Industries. He could have known about Nya and Jay's relationship, thus using the Match Maker to tear apart the ninja from the inside. Think about it: what are the chances that of all the people in Ninjago that Cole is Nya's perfect match?
I don't know if that theory is true, but it certainly isn't implausible.
Nya suddenly likes cole
Which wire did she choose?
Obviously, Jay is the blue ninja and Cole is the black ninja.
Double Date
Then, after promising to tell them who she chooses, she picks up a random robot and names him "Joel." She then declares that Joel is who she chooses because he is a combo of Jay and Cole. Basically: she's stalling. Before they can say anymore, they have to report to their new HQ.
Cole or Jay?
Cole
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My Opinion
I don't want her to chose Cole over him, or her to chose Jay...I want HIM to call it off.
Jay has been incredibly loyal throughout the whole show. He's done his very best to impress her and make her happy. He has always cared more about her than anyone else (maybe except for Kai) but she obviously doesn't share the dedication.
The fact that some machine can change her mind isn't a good sign. That means she didn't care that much about him in the first place.
In Episode 27, when Jay offers her some pudding, she goes on this whole "boundaries" thing. He offered her pudding. Think about it. I believe good relationships should have high boundaries, but seriously? He offered her PUDDING! How is that breaking boundaries?
Nya showed no interest towards Cole pre-field trip. It's one thing if she actually liked Cole and never realized it until the machine's result, but she didn't like Cole! That means she must have been losing interest in Jay.
Sad as it is, I think Jay needs to break up with her. If Nya choses Cole over him while he still has that lingering hope, Jay will be crushed. Because he loves her so much, this will affect him disastrously.
Jay needs to recognize that he deserves better. His loyalty was not reciprocated, and he needs to see that as great as Nya is in his eyes, if she won't see him as someone who is great as well, then he needs to let her go.
This whole love triangle is very interesting, but also so sad. Even if Jay and Nya do get back together, it won't be the same. This sweet romance has been shaken, and it can't end well for Jay.