"After getting married to Matsushima, the number of his projects gradually declined. His only project for this year was the one-time drama Sousa Ikka Sawamura Kenji, which was shown last February. He is in the movie Kanojo wa uso wo Ai shi sugiteiru, which will be shown in December, but the lead is Takeru Sato and Sorimachi is just in a supporting role. Reasons cited for his lack of projects are that he can't draw in the ratings and that he has a bad attitude towards his co-stars and staff members whenever they're on site."
"Matsushima on the other hand has made a successful comeback thanks to Kaseifu no Mita, and is now being regarded as an 'actress who prioritizes child care', along with the likes of Rie Miyazawa. She has been giving her best effort to be with her daughters who are on their summer vacation. And even with all this, she still manages to keep her drama's ratings at 15%. She has already received numerous project offers that will commence once KyuumeiByoutou finishes."
"Sorimachi's name on the other hand, only managed to appear in the news a while back due to the doberman biting case (related post HERE). He should be helping Matsushima in childcare, but all he does is go to Lake Biwa. It's just natural that the couple will be in rocky waters now." - (drama representatives and staff)
*"Masuo-san state" - refers to Masuo in the popular anime Sazae-san, who keeps his surname but is practically living in the wife's parental home. This is different from being a "muko" or marrying into the bride's family. Although recently, this also refers to a man who lives off his wife's popularity.
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