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| Gaming, Work, and Trust: How Haru and Takasugi Mahiro Built a Marriage Away From the Spotlight (Photo: Instagram) |
Japanese actress Haru, 34, and actor Takasugi Mahiro, 29, have officially announced their marriage, marking a quietly joyful milestone for one of the industry’s most low-key pairs. The couple submitted their marriage registration earlier this month and have already held a private wedding ceremony attended only by close family members.
According to their representatives, the pair have been dating for around two years. Both agencies have confirmed the marriage, and the news was first shared directly with fan club members in the early hours of the morning, a gesture that reflects the couple’s consistently thoughtful and understated approach to their public lives.
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Haru and Takasugi Mahiro first met while co-starring in the Fuji TV drama Watashi no Oyome-kun, which aired in spring 2023.
The romantic workplace comedy paired Haru as a highly capable career woman whose private life was less polished, while Takasugi played her younger colleague, known for his exceptional domestic skills.
While the drama itself gained attention for its fresh take on modern relationships, few suspected that its leads would go on to build one of the most discreet real-life romances in recent years.
Filming lasted around four months, and although they shared many scenes together, insiders say the two remained professional and reserved throughout the shoot.
It wasn’t until months after the series finished airing that their relationship naturally shifted from friendship into something deeper.
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What truly kept the connection alive was not flashy dates or public outings, but a shared love for online gaming. Both Haru and Takasugi Mahiro are known among colleagues as devoted indoor types who prefer quiet hobbies over crowded social scenes.
Despite demanding schedules that often kept them apart physically, they continued spending time together virtually, playing games and chatting online.
Friends close to the production have shared that this allowed them to understand each other’s personalities at a steady, unforced pace.
In their joint statement, the couple reflected on this journey simply, saying that through working together and spending time side by side, they came to realise they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together.
Notably, there had been no dating rumours or reports surrounding the pair prior to the announcement. Both are known for guarding their private lives carefully, and their relationship developed almost entirely away from public attention.
Industry insiders describe them as thoughtful, serious about their craft, and naturally reserved. Rather than rushing milestones, they chose to move forward quietly, prioritising trust and mutual understanding over visibility.
Their wedding followed the same philosophy. Held earlier this month, the ceremony was intimate and family-focused, with no grand media presence or public spectacle.
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Even after tying the knot, both Haru and Takasugi remain firmly focused on their careers. Haru continues to lead major television projects and has recently drawn attention for her nuanced performances that resonate strongly with adult audiences.
Takasugi Mahiro, meanwhile, has been steadily expanding his range, taking on challenging roles in both television and film, with a new lead movie set for release early next year. Those close to the couple note a calm balance between them.