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from JPM

Mika Nakashima, 25, and actor Masatoshi Nagase, 41, have broken off their relationship, despite rumors last year that they were soon headed for marriage. Like many other celebrity couples, it seems that their busy careers have caused them to drift apart.

The two met when they played siblings in the drama series "Shiritsu Tantei Hama Mike" in 2002. At the time, Nagase was married to actress Kyoko Koizumi, but he divorced in 2004. Shortly after that, he and Nakashima started dating.

Rumors surfaced in early 2007 that marriage was near, fueled by speculation from members of Nakashima's family. However, it appears that they gradually began seeing each other less frequently, and they finally broke up earlier this spring.
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Mika Nakashima ties up with mobile phone novel
Mika Nakashima is collaborating with mineral water brand Aqua Therapy Minaqua and mobile phone site Mahou no iRando to provide an image song for a mobile novel. The love story is titled "PURE with me..." and is written by popular author Aino. It is currently being serialized on a special Mahou no iRando subsite temporarily created for the novel.

The song's lyrics will be revealed on May 14, followed by streaming distribution of the tune starting on June 18. It will be available for a limited time on both the Minaqua site (PC) PURE YOU site (mobile).