On July 24, Hiro, the lead vocalist of the rock band MY FIRST STORY, posted a new video on YouTube titled "Got a Message from Weekly Bunshun." In this video, he addresses the relationship reports published by the magazine.

According to Weekly Bunshun, Hiro and actress Maika Yamamoto are dating. The magazine highlighted a moment where Hiro hugged Yamamoto after the band's concert on the 17th.

In the video, Hiro humorously starts by saying, "Looks like they caught me." He explains that he received a direct call from a Bunshun reporter who asked him three questions: if he's dating, if they're living together, and if he hugged her near the concert venue. Hiro confirms all three points, saying, "Yes, we're dating, living together, and I hugged her," before quickly hanging up the phone.

Laughing, Hiro continues, "I was in the middle of rehearsal, so I had to get back. They'll probably publish exactly what I said."

Hiro mentions that he maintains a good relationship with the reporter, even having meals together. He states, "I decided to be honest. If it had been a more annoying reporter, I would have leaked the information myself first. We've been doing whatever we wanted on Instagram as a message for them to notice and write an article."

Reflecting on a previous incident where they were photographed at Disneyland, Hiro clarified that they were just friends at the time and had attended the park with other friends. He expressed confidence that the current article by Shukan Bunshun would truthfully represent the facts.

He wraps up the video by sharing a light-hearted conversation with the reporter about when the article would be published, and reminiscing about a previous time they were photographed. Hiro reveals, "Back then, we were just friends. It's like a great plot twist."

Hiro ends on a cheerful note, saying, "Here's our grand reveal. Looking forward to more good times with Weekly Bunshun!"