Masahiro Nakai, 53, has retired from show business, but his movements still attract attention. Recently, the former national idol has undergone a “certain change” in his appearance. He has stopped wearing a disguise when he goes out. She used to hide her face with a mask, a hat, and sunglasses, but she seems to have gotten over it. At one time, those around him were concerned that he could not be left alone even for a moment, but this change is also related to the outcome of the huge lawsuit as well as the support of his fans. But this change was related not only to the support of the fans but also to the outcome of a huge lawsuit. There were whispers that Nakai-san might be involved in a lawsuit filed by Fuji Television’s parent company against the former management. However, Fuji Television’s upper management has decided that it is not realistic to seek compensation from Mr. Nakai. It is said that Mr. Nakai’s side seems to think that ‘the crisis is over’ and he can now afford to listen to his fans’ voices. It is said that the legal team is responding to messages from members who are signing online petitions. It is said that the legal team is actively communicating the voices of fans who support Mr. Nakai to him. Furthermore, there is a feeling that has been smoldering in Mr. Nakai’s heart for some time, ‘I don’t want to be forgotten as it is. It is well known that Nakai loved his hometown and had thoughts of living in a seaside town as he realistically groped for steps toward the future. He loved tourist destinations with beautiful seas, and had visited Hawaii and Italy many times. Among them, the scenic beauty of Capri in Italy on the Mediterranean Sea was his favorite, and he once said excitedly, ‘I want to go back there. He has long said that he wants to live near the sea, where the sunrise and sunset are beautiful, and there are rumors in his hometown of Kanagawa that Nakai may have purchased a condominium in the Shonan area. Some people in the know believe that the luxury condominium will soon be ready for occupancy and will become a new base for Nakai and his girlfriend, who has supported him throughout his life. In the magazine “Fujisawa/Tsujido Walker” (KADOKAWA), published in 2016, Nakai stated, “I will return to Fujisawa in the future. I would like to return to Fujisawa in the future. At my age, it’s not so easy to make new friends, and I’d like to stay in my hometown where I have old friends and memories. （Nakai and his longtime girlfriend share a sense of nostalgia for their hometown. The day may soon come when he will appear in a seaside town where he can spend time “with his real face. Josei Seven, October 30, 2025 issue
