It has been reported that former Morning Musume member�Takahashi Ai (25) and comedian Abe Koji (37), the winner of 2010's 'R-1 Grand Prix' (Japanese solo comedian battle),�are in a relationship.

According to a weekly tabloid magazine 'FRYDAY' (issued on June 15th), the two are living together in Tokyo. Along with the article, the�magazine posted pictures showing Abe dropping off Takahashi, who is currently playing a role in NHK Taiga drama 'Taira no Kiyomori�, at the TV station and picking her up after work with his car. The couple were also seen at the restaurant having a dinner together.

Reportedly, they started dating after they co-starred in the stage play, 'Hamlet', back in May 2011. It is said that after Takahashi graduated from Morning Musume in September last year, they formally started dating.

Both agencies denied the report and stated, "We heard they are good friends. There is no fact that they are living together."

Abe divorced his now ex-wife in 2007, and there is a�daughter between them.

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Source : Nikkan sports

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