【THE Yakai】 Sakurai Sho X Kitagawa Keiko, Heart-Fluttering Statement After 10 Years of Filming Together: "We Can't Meet After Retirement"... What Shocking Holiday Routine Did the 'Mystery' Combo Reveal?

Arashi's Sakurai Sho (43) and actress Kitagawa Keiko (39) showcased their unchanging 'true friend chemistry' while spending time together for the first time in 10 years.

On the 27th, TBS's flagship entertainment show 'Sakurai·Ariyoshi THE Yakai (THE Yakai)' revealed a special two-person filming location featuring Sakurai Sho and Kitagawa Keiko. The two are a representative combo in the entertainment industry, having previously collaborated as a sharp-tongued butler and a chaebol heiress detective in the hit drama and movie 'The Mystery is Solved After Dinner'.

◆ "Because I Love Work"... A Candid Confession from the Mother Actress

After getting married and giving birth to two children, Kitagawa continues her work without rest, prompting Sakurai to seriously ask, "Are you still hungry for acting?"

In response, Kitagawa said, "I think I like work. If I retired, I wouldn't be able to meet (Mr. Sakurai) anymore," revealing both her affection for her colleague and pride in her profession.

◆ "Nails, Gym, and Piano on Holidays?"... Sakurai's Grueling Schedule

The highlight of the broadcast was Kitagawa's revelation of Sakurai's past 'holiday episode.' Kitagawa recalled, "During a past shoot, we were talking in the waiting room the day after we both had a day off, and I was shocked to hear about Mr. Sakurai's schedule."

She shared, "On his day off, Mr. Sakurai managed to fit in 'nail care, hair salon, gym, English conversation, and piano lessons for his role'. I thought I could never do that and was surprised, thinking 'Huh?'" She then pointed out, "Isn't Mr. Sakurai the one who craves life more?" which drew laughter.

Sakurai admitted, "I was definitely craving it," explaining, "The busier I was, the more I tried to cram everything into my holidays, which is how it ended up like that," clarifying his 'minute-by-minute schedule' from that time.

Viewers watching the broadcast reacted passionately on social media, saying, "It feels like Kageyama and Reiko have returned," "It's nice to see them bickering even after 10 years," and "I hope their friendship lasts forever."