According to the new issue of FRIDAY, rising actor Hiro Mizushima (24) and popular singer Ayaka (20) appear to be dating. The magazine took pictures of the couple on a date in Tokyo's Azabu-Juban neighborhood earlier this month.

The two were seen getting off a taxi in Azabu-Juban one night, wearing large sunglasses. Because it was lightly raining, the two were seen sharing Mizushima's umbrella. They spent about an hour and a half at a restaurant enjoying dinner, then were spotted again as they left, this time with their hands together tightly holding the umbrella. They then took a taxi to a high-class apartment building and went inside.

The pair seem to have gotten close after Ayaka sang the theme song "Okaeri" for the Fuji TV drama "Zettai Kareshi," which starred Mizushima, Saki Aibu, and Mocomichi Hayami.

Both Ayaka and Mizushima are managed by Ken-on. The agency opted for a "no comment," though it seemingly confirmed the news by remarking that both celebrities are already adults.