This week's issue of Josei Seven included an article rumoring that 24-year-old singer Misono and 33-year-old comedian Hidetsugu Shibata (of Untouchable) are having an affair. Shibata, who is married and has two children, was recently seen at an izakaya with the singer.

Misono made a public appearance on Wednesday to promote a CD release by her new unit with Mai Satoda and comedian Toshifumi Fujimoto (of FUJIWARA). When asked about the rumor, Misono denied the accusations, clarifying that Shibata is a very good friend of hers.