Rumors have surfaced that actress Miki Nakatani and actor Atsuro Watabe may be dating.

The two first met while working together on the hit 1999 drama series "Keizoku." Through work, they developed a very close friendship, and were often rumored to be a couple. In 2004, however, they had a falling out and went their separate ways. Watabe later divorced Rikako Murakami in December 2005, after 12 years of marriage.

Earlier this spring, the two happened to meet again at a restaurant, and are now reported to be frequently seeing each other. However, their respective agencies have stated that the two are not dating. Nakatani's office also indicated that they may be working on a movie together.