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Yuseriku Reunion? Riku Hagiwara Briefly Appears in ‘Ayashii Partner’

Riku Hagiwara’s Special Appearance in ‘Ayashii Partner’ Sparks Yuseriku Nostalgia
Riku Hagiwara’s Surprise Cameo in ‘Ayashii Partner’ Has Fans Buzzing, Yuseriku Comeback? (Sponichi)

“Ayashii Partner” Ep 3 Drops… and So Does the Internet’s Jaw

Japanese drama fans were all geared up for the third episode of Ayashii Partner (あやしいパートナー) —the local spin on Suspicious Partner—led by none other than FANTASTICS’ Yusei Yagi and Kyoko Saito. But turns out, the episode’s storyline wasn’t what blew everyone’s minds.

Instead, the scene-stealer came in the form of... literally one second of screen time.

“Wait, was that—Riku Hagiwara???”

That one blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment showed a bespectacled man brushing past Yusei Yagi’s character Haruto during an everyday street scene. No dialogue. No zoom-in. No fuss.

But right at the end, just as the credits rolled—there it was: “Special Appearance: Riku Hagiwara.”

Boom. Cue chaos.

Yuseriku Reunion? Fans Spot Riku Hagiwara in ‘Ayashii Partner’

Fans Spot the One-Second Wonder — “Yuseriku” Lives On?

The lad didn’t even get a close-up, but fans were laser-eyed. Turns out, Riku played a passerby seen from Sakura’s (Kyoko Saito) perspective while she reminisced about Haruto’s past.

Because he looked a bit different—glasses, low-key vibe—many viewers didn’t even clock it... until the credits dropped his name like a mic.

“Did a double take when I saw the end credit. That was Riku?!”

“Watched it back three times just to be sure—and yeah, it’s him!!”

You could practically hear hearts bursting across the fandom. But why the fuss over such a fleeting cameo?

Well, for longtime fans of Utsukushii Kare (Beautiful Him), this wasn’t just an Easter egg—it was an emotional gut punch in the best way.

Riku Hagiwara’s Cameo in ‘Ayashii Partner’ Sparks Yuseriku Hype

A Legendary Duo: Yusei & Riku Reunited (Kind of)

The Riku-Yusei pairing, affectionately dubbed Yuseriku, blew up back in 2021 with the BL cult hit Beautiful Him and its sequel in 2023. Their characters, Hira and Kiyoi, became instant icons—not just in Japan, but across Asia.

Their chemistry? Unmatched. Their bond, even off-screen? Solid.

So when Riku casually dropped into Yagi’s latest drama, fans didn’t see it as “just a cameo”—they saw it as a mini reunion. A secret little treat.

“Yuseriku comeback?? Even if it’s just one frame, I’m over the moon!” – said a fan on Instagram.

Turns out, even Yusei Yagi himself didn’t catch on at first. Posting on the FANTASTICS account, he wrote:

“Thanks to everyone who watched live! Anyone noticed? Riku showed up!! I didn’t even realise at first lol. Thanks, Riku!”

Now that’s some wholesome surprise energy.

‘Ayashii Partner’ Surprise: Riku Hagiwara Reunites (Briefly) with Yusei Yagi

Not for Hype, Just for Vibes: A Purely Friendly Cameo

Unlike those PR-heavy surprise appearances that are all about the buzz, this one felt personal. No promo. No press. Just a small, quiet nod between mates—and the internet loved it.

Even the production team confirmed it was a planned surprise, and yes—they’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes clips in the coming days.

Naturally, this has led to wild theories. Could Riku’s character come back in later episodes? Could there be a bigger Yuseriku reunion on the horizon? Fans are crossing fingers, toes, and everything in between.

Busy Boys, Unbreakable Bond

Despite hectic schedules, it’s clear Yagi and Hagiwara are still tight.

Riku’s currently filming Lilac no Hanasaku Kemonomichi, while Yusei is gearing up for the romantic film Tonari no Stella alongside Riko Fukumoto, set to hit cinemas August 2025.

Whether we’ll see them team up again in a full project is anyone’s guess—but even this cheeky little cameo has sparked a wave of nostalgia and pure joy.

One second, one frame…
And yet, unforgettable.

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