I think this is the same Boyfriend that Utada referred to in the ?Grub Street? interview in February:

http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2009/02/utada.html

Now I can?t help wondering mischievously if by the mannerisms of Hikki and her Beau, ?scooped? in these photo?s, that they consciously want fans to become familiar and comfortable with their relationship, the typical association with any young women out and about with her partner, and with this in mind let?s take a closer look, could this be a tip off, how many other ?boyfriend? photo?s have surfaced, I cannot recall any, but now look and behold Hikki just happens to be ?scooped? by a news crew, Hikki with years of experience in media avoidance associated with such intrusions, can we not speculate that Hikki is now of a maturity to confidently show off her mega squeeze with impunity.
I think so .......sorry guys.....