<figure id="attachment_451812" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-451812" style="width: 1624px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="4eb65f8e"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/12/e80e0ba56d0588f6b76f891dc62b2ba4.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-451812" class="wp-caption-text">During the interview, the two seemed to be on good terms with each other, even cracking jokes with each other. Their bond grew stronger and stronger throughout the shoot.</figcaption></figure>
<h2> They are in perfect sync with each other! They love each other so much!</h2>
<p> &#8211;Mizobata: &#8220;Last time we were shooting as a pair was in August of &#8217;25.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span>: &#8220;Last time, the four of us, including Yuzu Tomoe Hongo (22) and Yona Enohara (28), who are my seniors at the office, were shooting together. At that time, I got along well with Mao, and we talked about how it would be nice if we could be on the cover together this time. So I was surprised that it came true so soon. I was so surprised.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Takano</span>: &#8220;Since then, Aoi and I have become good friends, and I think the poses we take together are more powerful than the last time.</p>
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<p> &#8211;Mizobata: &#8220;We heard that the shooting took place in Kamakura.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span>: &#8220;We went to two studios on a one-day trip. It was an overcrowded schedule, but we were in perfect sync, so the shooting went smoothly.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Takano</span>: &#8220;The second studio was the one where we shot Aoi when she made her debut. I was very deeply moved.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span> &#8220;Why are you more deeply moved than I am, Mao-chan?</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Takano</span> &#8220;This is the place where Aoi started her career. I feel like I am making a &#8220;pilgrimage to the holy land&#8221; (laugh).</p>
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<p> &#8211;Mizobata: &#8220;Not at all!</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span> &#8220;Not at all!　Mao-chan is just as cute as ever. I have an impression that Mao is often used in photos with a calm and mature expression. I think she is very beautiful and lovely, but personally, I really like the natural smile she suddenly shows. She smiled a lot this time, but I am sure it was because I was there. I am proud that I was able to bring out Mao-chan&#8217;s smile!</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Takano</span>: &#8220;I have a lot of fun with Aoi. I thought Aoi&#8217;s smile was as wonderful as ever. A smile that I don&#8217;t have. I think my smile is &#8220;healing type,&#8221; but Aoi&#8217;s smile has an impact that gives power to those who see it. I would call it a &#8220;power-type&#8221; smile (laugh).</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span>: &#8220;Power smile!　You should put it in a more cute way (laugh).</p>
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<h2>With the support of my family behind me</h2>
<p> &#8212; Looking back on the year &#8217;25. You both debuted in March. Did you have some difficulties in the unfamiliar environment?</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span>: &#8220;Not really. I was very anxious before my debut, but once we started, the atmosphere on the set was fun the whole time. If I had to say something, I was a bit nervous when we were shooting in the forest. I&#8217;m not good with insects, but there were horseflies and other things buzzing around us. &#8230;&#8230; I was wearing a bathing suit and had no defense. I kept a smile on my face, but inside I was shouting, &#8216;Don&#8217;t come over here! I was yelling at them.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Takano</span>: &#8220;I&#8217;ve been having a lot of fun. The only thing that bothers me is the heat and cold. I am dressed in a way that makes it impossible to adjust my body temperature, so I am sure I will experience hardship in the field in the future. However, I would like to try shooting in snowy mountains wearing only a bikini and a scarf, for example. I think this is an unusual situation that is unique to the world of gravure, so my curiosity is getting the better of me.</p>
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<p> &#8211;Mizobata: &#8220;You have been very successful since your debut year.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span>: &#8220;They have been supporting me since my debut. He bought all my books and asked me to sign them. I said, &#8216;I bet you won&#8217;t sell them,&#8217; but I signed all of them (laughs).&#8221;</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Takano</span>: &#8220;My father wanted to be an actor when he was young, so he would talk to me in a flirtatious way. When he saw my videos, he would praise me and say, &#8216;It was good,&#8217; and he would give me advice on acting. I think it makes my father very happy that his daughter is doing the work he wanted to do, so I want to do my best while carrying that feeling with me.</p>
<p> &#8211;I want to do my best with that feeling in mind. How do you see each other?</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span>: &#8220;We joined the same agency at the same time, and we are really working hard under the same circumstances, so I feel very encouraged.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Takano</span>: &#8220;Aoi is two years older than me, so I think of her as a reliable big sister. Aoi thought of my signature together with me.</p>
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<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span>: &#8220;Mao-chan had written her signature in the alphabet until around summer, but it didn&#8217;t feel right. So we made various candidates together and made a hiragana signature. On the contrary, I often rely on Mao-chan more than her. We rely on each other at the right place at the right time.&#8221;</p>
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<h2>The two continue to power up</h2>
<p> &#8211;What are your ambitions for the year &#8217;26?</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span>: &#8220;I have yet to meet my fans, so I would like to do a face-to-face event. Also, since I am going to do gravure, I would like to publish a paper photo book. My goal is to release the photo book and use it as an opportunity to hold face-to-face events.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Takano</span>: &#8220;I have no experience with in-person events either, so I am very interested in them. Also, right now my main work is for magazines and SNS, but I would like to appear on terrestrial TV as well.</p>
<p> &#8211;Takano: &#8220;Do you have a message for your fans? Takano: &#8220;Last time we both wore the same kind of costumes, but this time we are wearing different colors, which I think emphasizes our individuality.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent">Mizobata</span>: &#8220;They are colorful and match the Christmas season and New Year&#8217;s. The &#8220;Ao Mao&#8221; duo&#8217;s poses have also been enhanced, so I hope you will enjoy watching them.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_451813" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-451813" style="width: 1928px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="3d94b550"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/12/349696f946ab17da314cfa915862161f.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-451813" class="wp-caption-text"> The key point that the two share is &#8220;to pose with a sense of place. They say it gives them a natural expression.</figcaption></figure>
<p> Mizobata Aoi, age 24 <br>
Born in Osaka in 2001. She made her gravure debut in March of &#8217;25. Her hobbies include bedrock baths and saunas.</p>
<p> Mao Takano, age 22. <br>
Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 2003. She made her gravure debut in the same year as Mizobata, in 2013. Hobbies include listening to music.</p>
<h2> My best recent work &#8220;RELAXING TIME <br>
My dog/Knitting</h2>
<p> Mizobata: I just got a miniature dachshund puppy, and I&#8217;ve been rearranging the flooring, buying clothes and toys, and preparing the dog&#8217;s environment. Spending time with my dog is a great source of relaxation.</p>
<p> Takano: I started knitting at the invitation of a co-star. I enjoy knitting and the time I spend concentrating on my work. I am now able to knit scarves for beginners, so in 2026 I would like to try knitting sweaters for intermediate knitters!</p>
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<p> From the January 2, 9, and 16, 2026 issue of FRIDAY</p>
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 Masaki Sone

 Keitaro Haga

 The "Ao Mao" duo is back together again! The supernova duo of the gravure world, who hit it off after working together on a shoot in the summer of 2013, talk about the behind-the-scenes of their fresh shoot! Even with an overcrowded schedule, the shoot went smoothly because they were in perfect sync.

Aoi Mizobata & Mao Takano: Behind the scenes of a fresh photo shoot! This week’s cover girl’s hearts are in the right place.

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