[Full Text Published] Allegations of “Forcing Secret Meetings and Stalking” Against Ryoki Miyama… The True Meaning Behind Maria Hanano’s Statement, “I Have No Romantic Feelings”

“I’m getting a divorce from Shuri,” “If you don’t like it, I’ll quit the stage”—he pressured her into a “secret rendezvous”…

“Actually… Hanano was being coerced into ‘secret meetings’ by Miyama.Right after rehearsals began in June, Hanano, concerned about Miyama’s acting skills, suggested private practice sessions. This seemed to give Miyama the wrong idea… He gradually began demanding private meetings at hotels and other locations, and when she refused, he would lock himself in his dressing room or skip rehearsals.”

This hard-to-believe testimony comes from a staff member involved in the musical *Crash Landing on You*.

“Kano” refers to Maria Kano (33), a former “musume-yaku” (female lead) in the Takarazuka Revue who is now active primarily in theater.“Miyama” refers to Ryoji Miyama (27), a former member of “BE:FIRST” who overcame a scandal in which he had his ex-fiancée give him 100 million yen and went on to marry Shuri (35).

After swearing to her father-in-law, Yutaka Mizutani (74), and mother-in-law, Ran Ito (71), that she would “never cause trouble again” and taking on the stage role with the hope that they would “see a reborn me,” a report by “Bunshun Online” revealed that Miyama and his co-star, Kano, were both involved in an extramarital affair.While the public was in an uproar over the pair’s apparent obsession with their affair, this source states, “What I witnessed differs from the content of the reports.”

“Once the play opened on July 12, Miyama reportedly began telling Hanano, ‘If you don’t meet with me, I’ll quit the play.’ He even threatened her, saying, ‘If I quit, the performances will be canceled. If that happens, we’ll have to pay a penalty, and you’ll be sued for damages too,’ according to the source.Hana became mentally distressed due to Miyama’s repeated demands and was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder on July 20” (ibid.).

Even after reports of the alleged affair surfaced on July 22, Miyama’s “out-of-control behavior” did not stop. According to this source, he pressured Hanano to continue the relationship as follows:

“I’m getting a divorce from Shuri. Yet I haven’t heard anything about you divorcing your husband. What do you intend to do? Answer me right here and now.”

This reportedly took place the day after the news broke…

“I heard he grilled her backstage.Miyama sends dozens of messages a day via LINE and Instagram DMs saying, ‘I want to see you.’ On some days, the number reportedly exceeded 100. In late July, he apparently showed up near Hanano’s home in his prized Lamborghini. What he’s doing is practically stalking.” (Ibid.)

Is it true that Miyama pressured her to continue the relationship by hinting at his divorce from Shuri and his withdrawal from the play? Did Hana suffer from “stalking” and “coercion into secret meetings”? In mid-August, FRIDAY caught up with Hana as she was leaving work.

――I hear you were getting over 100 messages a day from Mr. Miyama saying he wanted to meet you.

“Well, yes… I’m sorry, please ask my agency.”

—Did Mr. Miyama hint at divorcing Shuri to pressure you into continuing the relationship?

“Well… since there’s another person involved, I can’t answer that myself.”

—Did you have romantic feelings for Mr. Miyama?

“……No.”

Hanano’s agency declined to answer questions regarding his divorce from Shuri or his withdrawal from the stage production, issuing the following statement:

“It is true that there were various exchanges with the other party. However, we will refrain from commenting on the specifics of those remarks or matters concerning the other party’s private life.”

Meanwhile, Miyama’s attorney issued a statement on his behalf, saying, “All of this is completely groundless.”

The “landing spot” for this mutual affair scandal remains unclear.

From the September 4, 2026 issue of *FRIDAY*