21-year-old actress Saeko is leaving her management agency Topcoat and is transferring to the private management of her husband, the Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher Yu Darvish. The discussions between Saeko and her agency are wrapping up, and the move is expected to happen next month.

Saeko has been signed with Topcoat since 2001, though she didn't gain recognition until 2003 when she became part of the Nittelegenic unit and began appearing on "Gakkou e Ikou!" Sources say that Saeko's departure is the result of the actress wanting to take a break from her entertainment career for the time being. She and Darvish just married last November, and they had their first child in March.

While Saeko focuses on raising the child, she plans to also launch a fashion accessory brand.