[Ryusuke Hamaguchi on Masahiro Higashide] 'I had seen his acting debut, The Kirishima Thing [2012], and found that he has this external quality that really draws people’s attention—he’s beautiful and mysterious...I’ve also seen him on talk shows and such, and he has a very gentle, tender soul, and he really expresses himself in a sincere way, which is so rare for people in the entertainment industry.'