Ayaka, Mizushima in love?

Thu, October 30, 2008

According to the new issue of FRIDAY, rising actor Hiro Mizushima (24) and popular singer Ayaka (20) appear to be dating. The magazine took pictures of the couple on a date in Tokyo's Azabu-Juban neighborhood earlier this month.

The two were seen getting off a taxi in Azabu-Juban one night, wearing large sunglasses. Because it was lightly raining, the two were seen sharing Mizushima's umbrella. They spent about an hour and a half at a restaurant enjoying dinner, then were spotted again as they left, this time with their hands together tightly holding the umbrella. They then took a taxi to a high-class apartment building and went inside.

The pair seem to have gotten close after Ayaka sang the theme song "Okaeri" for the Fuji TV drama "Zettai Kareshi," which starred Mizushima, Saki Aibu, and Mocomichi Hayami.

Both Ayaka and Mizushima are managed by Ken-on. The agency opted for a "no comment," though it seemingly confirmed the news by remarking that both celebrities are already adults.

Source: Sankei Sports

"Zettai Kareshi" returns

Fuji TV's live-action "Zettai Kareshi" series is coming back for a special episode. Based on the manga by Yuu Watase, the series originally aired from April to June 2008.

The special, titled "Zettai Kareshi ~Kanzen Muketsu no Koibito Robot~," is set after the end of the series. Mocomichi Hayami will reprise his role as the robot Night (Naito) Tenjo, along with co-stars Saki Aibu and Hiro Mizushima. The cast will have a couple of additions, with Ryoko Kuninaka playing a brilliant scientist and Asahi Uchida playing her assistant.

Fuji TV will broadcast the episode this spring.

Source: Sankei Sports & Tokyopgraph