Japanese magazine Bunshun has reported that actor Hyuga Wataru, 21, is in a relationship with Sasaki Maika, 25, a member of the idol group =LOVE. The report has drawn public attention following its release.

According to the publication, the two are not living together. However, Hyuga is said to have rented an apartment close to Sasaki’s residence, and the couple reportedly meets discreetly at her place. The report further claims that he even has a spare key to her apartment.
In response, both of their agencies stated that they do not interfere in their artists’ private lives. The situation has since sparked continued interest in how the two will proceed amid public scrutiny.