An and Higashide Masahiro rumoured to be dating?

An and Higashide Masahiro who are currently playing a married couple in the NHK morning drama "Gochisousan", are said to be dating in real life as well, according to the 6th Jan issue of "Josei Seven". According to the magazine, the two of them were said to have spent the New Year holidays at Higashide's hometown in Saitama Prefecture and photos of them buying stuff at a nearby home centre were also published in the article. An and Higashide had last appeared together on the NHK Kouhaku Utagassen on New Year's Eve while introducing Yuzu's theme song for their drama.

With regard to the report, An's agency said that they are merely co-stars who get on very well with each other.

Source: Sanspo