First hot love affair! Popular Actress Sari Ito Secretly Cultivates “Love with an Age Difference

It is an early April evening in downtown Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, crowded with office workers after work. Walking along in a navy cap and a loose-fitting shirt was Sari Ito, 27, a popular actress who has been the talk of the town since her appearance in February’s “Mystery and Not to Mention” (Fuji TV), a Monday 9 series.

Ito is a next-generation chameleon actress who is active in a variety of fields, including drama, narrator, and variety. In the early 1990s, he became a star in his own right. Although he often appears in supporting roles, his presence is more than that of a leading actor due to his high level of acting ability. In recent years, he has appeared in an increasing number of variety shows after his brother Shunsuke Ito (32) made it to the finals of the “M-1 Grand Prix” three years in a row.

Next to Ito, who is extremely busy, was a dandy with gray hair, and the two men chatted amiably. Who was this man?

The screenwriter is Mr. Horai Ryuta (46), and although there is a 20-year age difference between the two, they are actually dating. In June 2009, Ito was the heroine in the play “The Decapitated Prince and the Foolish Woman,” which was written and directed by Horai, and they became close quickly. Last summer, after the play, Mr. Horai made a strong approach and they started dating. They have the official approval of acquaintances and other people involved, such as inviting Ms. Ito as his girlfriend to a drinking party hosted by Mr. Horai.

The group entered a reasonably priced sushi restaurant, enjoyed a two-hour meal, and left.

When we interviewed the couple on their way home, they told us that they were going home to …….

–Sorry, I’m sorry. This is Friday.

Ito: “Er, seriously, seriously. So this is what it’s like (laughs). I’m so surprised!”

Ito was surprised by the direct interview, but answered the magazine’s questions for about 10 minutes.

–Are you two dating?

Ito: “Well (laughter), I wonder what I should do about that kind of thing. (Looking at Hourai’s face) I don’t know.

The magazine also witnessed the two returning to the same apartment. The April 15 issue of Friday will report more about the direct interview with Ito.