On April 23, tabloid magazine 'Josei Seven' reported that model/actress Sasaki Nozomi (27) is in a relationship with comedian Watabe Ken (42) of Unjash.�

The magazine published a photo of Watabe entering Sasaki's apartment on April 15 after dinner with the staff of Fuji TV's 'Suiyou Kayosai'. The following day, Watabe was seen leaving the apartment. Then on the 17th, Sasaki picked up Watabe at his workplace and the couple headed out for a drive date.�

In response to the report, Watabe's agency commented, "We've heard from him that she is one of his friends. As his agency, we leave private matters up to him."�

Meanwhile, Sasaki's agency stated, "We leave private matters up to her. We've heard that he is one of her good friends." Neither parties confirmed nor denied the reports.�

Sasaki was previously reported to be dating Arashi's Ninomiya Kazunari (31). 'Josei Seven' says that Sasaki moved into Ninomiya's apartment shortly after their relationship began. According to other sources, the couple broke up after about a year.�

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