Nishikigoi’s **Masaki Hasegawa** Battles Stressful Newlywed Life, Develops Shingles
Wife’s Strict Routines Trigger Health Issues
Comedian Masaki Hasegawa, 53, known for his work with Nishikigoi, is reportedly experiencing significant marital stress just months after his August wedding, leading to a shingles diagnosis.
Daily Life Becomes a Minefield of Rules
The comedian revealed on Chihara Junior’s YouTube channel that he began experiencing shingles symptoms shortly after moving in with his wife. An entertainment journalist noted that the condition is often linked to weakened immune systems due to overwork or stress.
Hasegawa shared specific examples of his wife’s exacting standards. He recounted an instance where his wife critiqued his eating habits, asking, “Why don’t you help me? Are you the king?”
Additionally, she insists he wipe the toothbrush handle after use.
“The rules for changing clothes after returning home seem to be complicated, and Hasegawa has been “accused” of her wife who first told her to take off her clothes and put her in her loungewear, and forced her to change clothes twice, saying, “change into her pajamas before going to bed at night.”
—Entertainment Journalist
Further complicating matters, Hasegawa was reportedly reprimanded for changing into pajamas immediately after arriving home, when his wife’s rule dictated pajamas should only be worn after bathing. The strain has persisted, with Hasegawa reporting lingering tingling sensations even a month after the shingles appeared.
Eight-Year Long-Distance Relationship Creates New Challenges
The couple’s struggles may stem from their long-distance relationship, which spanned eight years before they officially lived together. Meeting only 15 times during this period, the transition to cohabitation has highlighted significant gaps in their understanding of each other’s daily lifestyles.
While Hasegawa‘s wife, a former medical professional residing in Osaka, had been supportive during their long-distance courtship, the reality of sharing a home has proven challenging. They are now reportedly in a phase of intense adjustment.
Living alone, Hasegawa apparently maintained a more relaxed approach to domestic life. Adapting to his wife’s meticulous nature and strict household rules is proving to be a considerable source of stress for him.
Online commentary reflects a mixed reaction, with some expressing sympathy and others questioning the dynamic. “The problem is how far they can reach each other. It’s different if Hasegawa is properly convinced, but if the burden is only on one side, it’s not possible to call it a healthy marriage.”
commented one observer, echoing sentiments about the balance in the relationship.
According to a 2023 survey by the National Marriage and Family Relations Foundation, nearly 60% of couples report experiencing some level of marital conflict within the first year of marriage, often related to differing lifestyle expectations.
The comedian’s experience underscores the difficulties many couples face when integrating vastly different living habits after periods of long-distance courtship, painting a picture far from the idyllic start to married life.
