Previously, we reported that gossip magazine FRIDAY claimed�Mukai Osamu was in a relationship with Tsubaki Kotono, and on December 31st, Mukai made a new blog entry to deny the rumor.

In the entry, Mukai wrote, "Since it was about my private life, I hesitated if I should make any statement about the report in the magazine. �The person who was written about in the article was someone I just co-starred with in the movie, and nothing more than that. �Since she was one of the fellows who I made a precious work with, and I was just giving her advice for her worries. �However, I still repent for taking careless action. �Anyway, this year will be done after today. �I will keep challenging next year as well!"

The blog entry received over 4,000 comments, and many fans wrote that they just wish for his happiness.

Source: Mukai Osamu Official Blog