On February 27th, Hamaguchi Masaru (42) of comedian duo Yoiko and talento Minami Akina (24) announced that they are in a relationship.�

Hamaguchi made a guest appearance on Fuji TV's 'Waratte Iitomo!'. At the beginning of the program, he declared, "I am dating her!" Then as his partner Arino Shinya (42) raised his left hand, he repeated "I am dating her" with a smile.

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A picture of Hamaguchi and Minami was published in the tabloid magazine 'Josei Seven' which was released the same morning. According to the magazine, the two went to Hamaguchi's home together after having a "yakiniku date" in Tokyo.�

Minami also wrote on her blog, "I, Minami Akina, am dating Yoiko's Hamaguchi Masaru-san. I will continue to work hard so please support me." Hamaguchi is known for his previous relationships with�Ogura Yuko (30) and Kurashina Kana (26). This time, his relationship has an 18-year age gap.�

Source: Sports Hochi
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