There are rumours of romance between Matsushima Naomi (31) of the comedy duo Othello (photo, right) and Azuma Takahiro (33) of the combi Take2. Azuma was seen buying her ¥400,000 Tiffany earrings in Tokyo’s trendy Mishuku district.
• “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla” star Shaku Yumiko (24) is to star in the movie version of her popular TV series “Sky High.” Shaku plays Izuko, guardian of a gate between this world and the afterlife, who listens to the tragic tales of murder victims. The show has scored high ratings despite its late-night time slot.