Karata Erika responds to Bunshun Online’s report that she and Higashide Masahiro had an affair

Actress Karata Erika (22) and actor Higashide Masahiro (31) had an affair and it was reported  on “Bunshun Online”.

As Higashide’s office sent a statement confirming the affair and Higashide saying it was due to stupidity, immaturity and lack of responsibility and that he and his wife, Watanabe Anne had separated but are not divorced.  And Higashide is trying to restore his relationship with his family.

Karata Erika’s management sent the following statement, “I want to face my weakness and immaturity deeply and face it”.

Her management said they will give strict guidance, so that this situation will never happen again.