/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>A 24-year-old popstar and a 12-year-old model have apparently fallen for one another, sending social networks in China and around the world into a frenzy.

>Akama Miki, 12, declared her love to Zhang Muyi, twice her age and more importantly an adult, and it appears the feeling is mutual.
Miki's a pre-teen sensation in China with a huge following - about 500,000 on the Chinese social network Weibo - and only follows one person back: Muyi.

>The two have posted lovey-dovey posts to each other and photos of themselves together on Weibo.

>While there’s no suggestion of a physical relationship, Muyi wished her a happy 12th birthday and vowed to wait "four more birthdays" until Miki is a legal age.

>Miki responded: "I will always love you and you will be my darling forever!!!", attaching a couple of love hearts at the end.
The photo of the pair touching fingers by the water at night, expressing a kiss, has created shockwaves.

>Web sceptics have been quick to call the relationship a fake and a publicity stunt.

>Still, why would a 24-year-old pretend to be in love with a child to boost his profile?

>If you take away "popstar" and "model", you're just left with a 24-year-old man declaring his love for a 12-year-old. Alarm bells are ringing.

What's your excuse now /jp/?