Actor Hiroshi Tamaki and singer Hitomi Shimatani are reportedly dating, according to Josei Jishin. The magazine says they became acquainted about a year ago and sometimes went out for meals with a group of friends. They apparently became closer after the end of July, when Tamaki and actress Rosa Kato are said to have broken up.

Shimatani's agency said that the two are just good friends. Tamaki's management gave no comment, saying that it is a private matter.