On May 10, the latest issue of weekly tabloid FRIDAY reported that actress Hashimoto Ai (17) and actor Ochiai Motoki (22), who worked together in the movie 'Kirishima, Bukatsu Yamerutteyo' (International title: 'The Kirishima Thing'), are currently a couple.

The tabloid was able to obtain pictures of the two coming and going in front of each others' apartments, which led to the assumption that they are in a romantic relationship.

Both agencies talked to the press on the following day and denied that they are in a serious relationship. Hashimoto's agency stated, "They are not in a relationship." --- Ochiai's agency commented, "All the cast members of 'Kirishima' have become very good friends regardless of their gender. Hashimoto also is a very good friend, but they are not in a romantic relationship."

Meanwhile, Ochiai had to disable the comment section on his blog due to the flood of spiteful comments that were made as soon as the article had become viral.

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Sources: FRIDAY, Daily