Japanese daily sports newspaper Sponichi reported a rumor that former Morning Musume member Goto Maki (28) will soon marry her ex-boyfriend.

It’s said that the couple has dated in the past and met 7 to 8 years ago. Not much information is known about him except he is three years younger and comes from the same hometown.

Maki made her return to show business last month after a two and a half year absence. She has gone through a lot in the past couple of years, but has recently shown that she is starting a new path in both her public and private life.

This has been front page news on various outlets and there has yet to be a confirmation or denial from Maki’s team, but she has been wearing an engagement ring…