[Scoop] Yonsentoshin’s Takumi Gotō Caught Kissing New Girlfriend in Public

He gazed at her with affection

That night, the rotary in front of a private railway station, about 15 km from central Tokyo in a quiet residential area, was nearly deserted. Two taxis were parked there, waiting to catch passengers who had missed the last train, but one of the drivers had already dozed off.

Around 2 a.m., three young people—two men and one woman—emerged from a major karaoke chain near the station.

Joking loudly in a casual outfit of a cap, T-shirt, cargo shorts, and sandals was Takumi Gotō (28) of the comedy trio Yonsentoshin. Known for his muttered, low-key tsukkomi style called laid-back manzai, on this night he was the complete opposite: an upbeat, outgoing personality, full of gestures and lively chatter. He looked like he was having the time of his life.

After hugging his male friend, Gotō guided him toward the taxi with the awake driver. Watching them nearby, a beautiful woman resembling Rino Sashihara ran over to the cab as well, waving goodbye through the window.

Left behind in the empty rotary were Gotō and the woman. They waited and waited, but no vacant taxis appeared. Finally, summoning her courage, the woman approached the sleeping driver in the other cab to ask, but negotiations fell through.

Returning with an embarrassed smile as if to say “No luck,” she was met by Gotō’s affectionate gaze. His expression turned serious—and quietly, their silhouettes overlapped.

After chatting leisurely for more than five minutes, a free taxi finally arrived. The two rode together to a modest yet tidy apartment building a short distance away, entering the entrance side by side.

The August 21 issue of FRIDAY (Sept. 5 edition) and the paid digital edition FRIDAY GOLD feature detailed coverage, including street-kiss photos, the woman’s identity, their cohabitation, and the response from Gotō’s talent agency.

For full details and multiple photos, see here ↓

From the September 5, 2025, issue of “FRIDAY”