Why Kei Komuro and Mako , Kei’s Mother Kayo Can’t Go to New York Even If She Wanted to

Mako Komuro and her husband Kei left for the United States on November 14 after their wedding. The cost of living in New York is known to be higher than in Japan, but even so, they seem to be enjoying their newlywed life in a luxurious tower apartment with a yoga studio, projection room, library, billiard room, and golf simulator in the common areas.

It was reported that the rent is about $4,800 (about 550,000 yen) for a one-bedroom apartment. But Kei failed to pass the New York State bar exam. He will take the exam next time in February, but until then, he will work as a legal clerk at a law firm where he is employed.

It is said that his annual income is guaranteed to be about 20 million yen, equivalent to that of a lawyer. However, if she fails the next exam, this income will be greatly reduced or, in the worst case, she may be fired,” said a reporter from a national newspaper.

The rent alone costs about 6.6 million yen a year. In addition to that, there are other living expenses to consider.

I’m sure Kei would like to bring his mother, Kayo, to New York as soon as possible. And I’m sure Kayo feels the same way. But right now, her top priority is to pass the bar exam. Above all, it will be difficult for her to bring her mother to New York unless her income is stable,” said an imperial family journalist.

In addition to Kei’s income problem, there is another reason why Kayo is unable to come to the United States. That is her own father.

I think Kayo lives alone with her father, who is over 80 years old. I’ve seen her several times taking her father’s hand on her way to the hospital,” said a neighbor.

It would be unrealistic for her to live in the U.S. with her own father who is over 80 years old. In addition, there is no universal health insurance system, and medical expenses are enormous compared to Japan.

Mako says that she has the utmost respect for Kayo, who raised Kei as a single mother. It is said that Kayo is confident about this and tells people around her that she likes her more than Noriko. Recently, Josei Seven reported that the “daughter-in-law and mother-in-law” enjoy video phone calls every day, and it seems that they are very close.

Now that they have settled their financial problems with their former fiancé by paying a “settlement,” Kei and Mako probably want to move in with Kayo as soon as possible, but they are getting frustrated because they can’t seem to get their way. (Women’s magazine reporter)

It looks like it will be a long time before the Komuros can live with their mother in New York…