Former Komusubi and current maegashira 13, Tochinohana (34) announced his impending marriage to Masami Tsukinaga (32), a former flight attendant. The couple received the blessing of both families last December and will register the marriage in the near future. The wedding reception will be held in Tokyo on September 1. Tochi met his future wife eight years ago and started a relationship soon after. He told the press that Masami was a source of strength during the difficult times when he fell all the way to makushita due to injuries. He decided it was the right time to get married after he obtained the Hatachiyama kabu last September. As for the bride, she said she was attracted to Tochi, who is "a kind and genuine person." They want to have a baby right away so that the child can have the opportunity to see Tochi still active on the dohyo. To quote Masami: "We want to establish a warm [traditional] family environment where the husband is the one in charge." Picture of Masami secure in the arms of her man.