According to explosive reports released on November 4 by Weekly Bunshun and FRIDAY, 29-year-old musician Wakai Koto was seen spending the night with Nina (20), the youngest member of the popular 9-member girl group NiziU.
The outlets claim that the two were spotted entering Wakai’s apartment late at night, where Nina allegedly stayed over. This report comes only months after Wakai’s previous dating scandal in March 2025, when he was photographed with gravure model Ichika Miri (26) — leading to speculation that the guitarist may have been romantically involved with both women at the same time.
The publications described the situation as a case of “simultaneous love”, suggesting a double romance — a term that quickly caught fire across social media platforms.
Following the reports, Japanese netizens took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their shock and amusement. Comments ranged from sarcastic to bewildered:
“Simultaneous love? Sounds like a new word for two-timing!”
“So he’s living the rock star cliché after all.”
While many expressed disappointment, others jokingly described Wakai as “the last real bandman left”, noting that even as Mrs. GREEN APPLE evolves toward a more polished, pop-oriented image, Wakai continues to “embody the wild spirit of a rock musician.”
Some fans even suggested that if the rumors were true, it only reaffirmed Wakai’s identity as a “true rock star.”
When reached for comment, Sony Music, NiziU’s management agency, acknowledged that Nina and Wakai had “bonded over their shared interest in guitar,” but firmly denied any romantic relationship, emphasizing that they are merely “senior and junior colleagues.”
The agency also stated that NiziU’s no-dating rule does not apply to Nina, implying that even if the two were close, it would not constitute a violation of group policy.
Neither Wakai nor his representatives have released personal statements regarding the reports.
While NiziU fans expressed mixed feelings — some defending Nina’s privacy and maturity, others expressing concern about the group’s image — the majority agreed that the young idol deserves respect amid widespread speculation.
“She’s 20 now and deserves to live her life,” one fan wrote.
“As long as it doesn’t affect NiziU’s activities, it’s fine.”
Still, many are curious about who Wakai’s “real girlfriend” is, as the musician has yet to clarify his relationship with either Nina or Ichika Miri.
As of now, both agencies have denied any romantic involvement, but the situation has drawn significant attention given the contrast between the two entertainers — the innocent, fresh-faced idol and the charismatic guitarist with a growing reputation for scandal.
Whether this is simply a misunderstanding between colleagues or a new celebrity romance in the making remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: Wakai Koto’s “simultaneous love” rumor has become one of Japan’s most talked-about entertainment stories this week.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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