The rumored romance between Masahiro Nakai and Kumi Koda remains unconfirmed. On Wednesday, Nakai's agency said it had no comment, as it had not heard anything from Nakai himself. Koda's agency also declined to comment, saying that the situation is a private matter.

Meanwhile, Sankei Sports reported that Koda has indeed broken up with her previous boyfriend. She began dating an employee of an apparel company before she got her big break, and she publicly revealed the relationship two years ago. In May of last year, however, he was transferred to Osaka. The distance and her busy schedule weakened their relationship, and they apparently were on and off until they ended it for good at the start of this year.