Ryoko Hirosue’s Private Soba Date with Chef Shusaku Toba
Ryoko Hirosue resumes her entertainment career, but behind it all is her boyfriend, who is still her emotional support. ...... One year after the double adultery scandal, their relationship has not broken up, but has deepened even further.
It seems certain that their relationship continues after their divorces. Regarding the soba restaurant date witnessed by FRIDAY magazine, they approached Hirosue directly in Tokyo.
We saw you at a soba restaurant in Saitama recently.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t respond to direct interviews like this. If you contact me through my website, I’ll be able to provide a response.”
Is your relationship with Mr. Toba going smoothly?
“I have no comment on that. I do not accept direct interviews like this.”
With that, she left in her car. I sent a follow-up email to Hirosue’s personal agency for confirmation, and they replied, “We leave her private matters to herself.”
Similarly, when I sent a similar email to Mr. Toba’s representatives, his lawyer responded, “Mr. Toba is a private individual. Even if he has a public presence as a chef and restaurant owner, matters such as where he dines or whom he dates are purely private and do not serve public interest or constitute public facts.”
Despite facing public attention, the future of this mature romance amidst societal challenges is yet uncertain.
From the June 7-14, 2024 issue of “FRIDAY
PHOTO： Takayuki Ogawauchi (Hirosue)
