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Japanese man, 47, fulfills ultimate fan dream by marrying his favorite idol, 20

Jul 15 (thebharatexpressnews.com) - A 27-year age difference hasn’t stopped a former idol from marrying her much older fan in Japan.

Yuki Tomoe first met her now-husband Mitsuo when she was 17 and he was 44, according to Nikkan Spa†

It was 2020 and Tomoe debuted as a new member of an idol group in Osaka. Tomoe used to be just an alternate member.

Mitsuo, who was a supporter of the existing group members, transitioned to become a big fan of Tomoe, reported sina†

Although he lived in Oita, he would travel to Osaka every week to attend her performance, and he would never miss the online live events either.

Tomoe took the initiative and eventually confessed her feelings to Mitsuo.

Tomoe graduated from the idol group around the same time they started dating, reported sina†

While dating, the two traveled long distances as Tomoe lived in Osaka, which is a five-hour train ride or eight hours by car from Oita.

Tomoe has since moved to the town of Oita and the two are currently on their honeymoon in Japan. ...continue reading

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