[Full disclosure] Hot love scoop shot! Kanjani Eight Ryuhei Maruyama stayed over at home with his girlfriend, an office worker “19 years younger than him”!

My wife is a handsome fan.”

Ryuhei Maruyama (39) of “Kanjani Eight” said so on a variety show in 2005. Since then, his fans have referred to themselves as his “wife. Maruyama, who is a great writer, updates his blog almost every day and whispers loving words to his girlfriends. But aside from his “wife,” Maruyama has another woman whom he loves very much.

On a Friday afternoon in early August at 3:30 in the piercing sun, Maruyama emerged from his elegant apartment in Tokyo wearing sunglasses and walking at a brisk pace.

Maruyama is more of a comedian, with a unique sense of words and a strong funny face. On the music side, he plays bass guitar.’ He has been supporting the group as the main vocalist since the departure of Subaru Shibuya (41) in 2006 and Ryo Nishikido (38) in 2007.
On that day, there was a three-and-a-half-hour special of “Music Station” (TV Asahi), and “Kanjani Eight” was also performing,” said a source from the record company.

Maruyama hurries toward the pickup truck. But at that moment, he turned his head to smile behind him and got into the car briskly.

FRIDAY witnessed the encounter.

About five minutes before the car arrived, Maruyama appeared at the entrance. At his side was a petite woman in a mint green one-piece dress.

She is 19 years younger than Maruyama and will turn 21 this year. She used to work part-time at a restaurant in Tokyo, but now works at a dental clinic in Chiba Prefecture.

Maruyama is loved by fans for his simple, soothing character, but it was in Roppongi (Minato Ward), a social gathering place for adults, that the two first met.

Maruyama is a regular customer at a members-only bar that caters to many celebrities, and he met Ms. A about four months ago. I heard that she was taken by someone to the bar and Maruyama immediately developed a relationship with her. Maruyama is in a serious relationship with her, and we hear that she has introduced him to people such as Ryusei Yokohama (26), with whom Maruyama is close,” said a source at an entertainment agency.

Several times a month, after finishing work, Ms. A visits Maruyama’s home from her office in Chiba, a trip of about one and a half hours.

Maruyama appears in Osaka every Saturday morning before 8:00 a.m. on a live broadcast of “Saturday Plus” (TBS). Therefore, he has to leave Tokyo on Fridays. Ordinary working couples usually meet on weekends or Friday nights, but they tend to meet on Thursday nights when it is more convenient for them,” said a TV station official.

After Maruyama’s car left, Ms. A quietly got into the pick-up cab.

Kanjani Eight is a popular group with a fan club said to have over 780,000 members. It was thought that Maruyama’s relationship with her was just a date at home, but …….

The truth is, A and Maruyama had a “Tanabata date” at Disney in July.
You might think it was impossible for them to be in such a crowded place, but it is surprisingly difficult to notice the presence of celebrities because they do not look out of place wearing sunglasses, hats, or character catsuits. In fact, Maruyama and Mr. A also spent time in the park wearing various items such as character hats and sunglasses. As expected, they did not hold hands, but I heard that they were cuddled up together the whole time, enjoying their rare daytime outing.

Maruyama is known for his love for his fans. He is known for his devotion to fan service, actively waving and winking at the audience at live concerts and answering questions about his “wife” on his blog. As for his own marriage, he has stated that he will not get married if that is what his fans want.

Since his debut, he has maintained a “no-scandal” policy for almost 20 years. At the end of last year, Maruyama appeared on “Suddenly, Can I Tell Your Luck? (Fuji Television Network). Maruyama said, ‘As long as I’m doing this job, I’ve given up on marriage,’ and many of his fans would rather see him get married. It is still a fun time in their new relationship, and neither Maruyama nor Mr. A are thinking about the future. ……

I hope the ″wives″ who have supported Maruyama will also support his love. ……

From the September 15 and 22, 2023 issues of “FRIDAY