# Rent-a-Girlfriend
Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. "Ugh... Damn it. I never want to go through that again."
Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and suddenly hears, "You're Kazuya-kun, right?" A beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin!
# Season 1
# E1 - Rent-a-Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GRQWV3K7R/rent-a-girlfriend)
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**[00:03] Kazuya**
*I'm Kinoshita Kazuya, twenty years old,*
**[00:05] Kazuya**
* and I'm a college student*
* living by myself in Tokyo.*
**[00:08] K**
*Fun fact: I have a girlfriend.*
**[00:11] K**
*I repeat:*
**[00:13] K**
*I have a girlfriend!*
**[00:16] Mami**
Sorry!
**[00:16] Mami**
I've fallen in love with someone else!
Let's break up, okay?
***SIGN*** Let's break up, okay?
***SIGN*** What?
**[00:23] K**
I got dumped!
**[00:29] K**
She was the first girlfriend I ever had...
**[00:34] K**
And she dumped me after just one month?
***SIGN*** Tried to casually hold her hand
**[00:39] K**
*Mami-chan...*
**[00:40] K**
*I tried so many things to bring us closer.*
***SIGN*** All-nighter at a pub
**[00:43] (Flashback) M**
I should go catch the last train.
**[00:45] (Flashback) K**
Oh, yeah! Nothing beats taking
a train to get back home, huh?
***SIGN*** You are blocked from following @pyon-pyon210
and viewing @pyon-pyon210's Tweets.
**[00:50] K**
*She blocked me.*
**[00:52] K**
*Don't tell me...*
**[00:53] K**
* She's already moved on and gone*
* all the way with the new guy?!*
***SIGN*** Torment
**[00:58] K**
This sucks!
***SIGN*** Torment
**[00:59] K**
And why am I getting turned on?
***SIGN*** Torment
**[01:01] K**
Junior's a big boy now! He's ready to move out!
**[01:13] Sign**
Japan's most popular
Rent-a-Girlfriend site!
**[01:13] Sign**
Install
**[01:13] Sign**
A gem of an app that heals your soul...
**[01:13] Sign**
134 reviews
**[01:15] K**
Rent-a-Girlfriend?
**[01:17] Sign**
Spend a dreamlike time
with our talents!
**[01:19] Sign**
You're free to choose your girlfriend!
**[01:21] Sign**
For just 5,000 yen per hour!
**[01:23] Sign**
Perfect if you're worried or stressed out about your love life!
**[01:55] K**
*Man, I've had it.*
**[01:59] K**
*Like... I'm just... fed up with it all.*
**[02:07] Sign**
Mizuhara Chizuru
***SIGN*** A pure and refined
high-class girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Rent-a-Girlfriend"
**[02:13] Sign**
Tokyo Underground
**[02:13] Sign**
Ikebukuro Station
**[02:15] K**
*What am I doing here?*
**[02:17] K**
* I bet the girl's gonna be fugly*
* without all the filters.*
**[02:20] Chizuru**
An orange shirt and striped pants...
**[02:30] Chizuru**
You must be Kazuya-kun, right?
**[02:34] Sign**
Café Kanoir
**[02:34] C**
You're in college? What year?
**[02:37] K**
F-First year.
**[02:38] C**
What? Me, too!
**[02:40] K**
Oh, but I took a gap year.
**[02:42] C**
Ah, you're older than me, then.
**[02:45] C**
Oops.
**[02:45] K**
*Damn...*
**[02:48] K**
*She's hot!*
**[02:50] K**
*Anyone dating her would be living the life!*
**[02:55] K**
*Whoa.*
**[02:56] C**
Hey, uh...
**[02:59] C**
Do you mind?
**[03:04] K**
Oh, sure.
**[03:06] K**
*Crap... I wanna leave.*
**[03:11] K**
*I wanna go home and sleep.*
**[03:18] K**
* Oh, so we're following*
* the date plan I sent by text.*
**[03:23] C**
This is my first time at an aquarium.
**[03:26] K**
Really? That's unusual.
**[03:29] C**
Wow, that fish is cute.
**[03:31] K**
Oh, that's the glowlight tetra.
**[03:34] C**
Do you know a lot about fish?
**[03:35] K**
I-I guess? I love hitting up aquariums.
**[03:39] C**
Wow!
**[03:41] C**
I'm so glad my first
aquarium visit was with you!
**[04:09] C**
Well, I had lots of fun today.
**[04:11] C**
Thanks, Kazuya-kun! See you!
**[04:25] Sign**
The Head-over-Heels for Mizuhara Chizuru Thread
**[04:27] Sign**
It's Anon's Fault
**[04:27] Sign**
she held my hand at the end too, lol
**[04:29] Sign**
It's Anon's Fault
**[04:29] Sign**
She was only businesslike at first
**[04:29] Sign**
I had fun after that
**[04:31] Sign**
It's Anon's Fault
**[04:31] Sign**
The "see you" -> bright smile
totally makes you wanna repeat lol
**[04:33] Sign**
It's Anon's Fault
**[04:33] Sign**
I'm glad I wasn't the only one to fall for her,
but there's way too many of you guys!!!
**[04:37] K**
O-Outrageous!
**[04:39] K**
It was all an act?!
**[04:42] K**
Holding hands before the end
is just part of her routine?!
**[04:45] K**
How dare she toy with my heart?!
**[04:47] Sign**
Anonymous
**[04:47] Sign**
She was a moron who didn't even know
the names of common fish
**[04:48] K**
"She was a moron who didn't even
know the names of common fish."
**[04:52] Sign**
Credit (yen)
**[04:52] Sign**
Balance (yen)
**[04:53] (Flashback) Kazuo**
Use this to get by.
**[04:56] (Flashback) Kazuo**
I will not send you any more
money for living expenses.
**[05:00] (Flashback) Kazuo**
Make sure you don't get swept up
in campus life and waste it all.
**[05:04] (Flashback) K**
Are you stupid?
**[05:05] (Flashback) K**
I'm not going to college to have fun!
**[05:14] K**
I just...
**[05:16] K**
I just need to give her a piece of my mind!
**[05:19] C**
Kazuya-kun! Did you wait long?
**[05:22] C**
Sorry, it took me a while to set my hair.
**[05:24] C**
I was worried you might not like this hairdo.
**[05:28] C**
What do you think?
**[05:30] K**
I-I don't hate it or anything.
**[05:33] C**
Thank goodness!
**[05:34] K**
*Damn it! She's so cute!*
**[05:37] Sign**
Café Kanoir
**[05:39] C**
Fee received. Thank you.
**[05:43] K**
Hey, doesn't it make you feel empty inside?
**[05:46] ---**
Huh?
**[05:48] K**
Y'know, going on dates
with guys you don't even like,
**[05:52] K**
and getting paid for it.
**[05:56] K**
Doesn't it get to you?
**[05:58] C**
No. I love this job.
**[06:03] C**
I get to meet people like you, after all.
**[06:07] Sign**
Flea Market 150 yen
**[06:07] W**
Will one bag do for the mister and missus?
**[06:11] W**
Here.
**[06:12] K**
Huh? W-We're not ma—
**[06:14] C**
We're dating!
**[06:17] K**
No, we're not even that.
**[06:21] K**
We're total strangers,
**[06:22] K**
aren't we?
**[06:25] K**
Technically.
**[06:27] W**
Oh, uh... I guess I'll split your purchases up.
**[06:33] C**
Sure. We can be whatever
you want us to be, Kazuya-kun.
**[06:40] C**
Look, Kazuya-kun! Neon tetras!
**[06:43] K**
Oh, yeah.
**[06:44] C**
Cute!
**[06:47] C**
Garden eels hide in the sand
because they're afraid, right?
**[06:48] K**
*Wow... She must've read up on them.*
**[06:53] K**
*She did her homework... all for today's date.*
**[06:59] K**
Enough already.
**[07:03] K**
Seriously, what is that gonna achieve?
**[07:07] K**
Is that just your professionalism?
It's meaningless!
**[07:10] K**
Not like these relationships
last more than a day!
**[07:12] C**
Hey, what's gotten into you, Kazuya-kun?
**[07:15] K**
You just break up immediately!
**[07:18] K**
It doesn't matter how much
you care for your partner!
**[07:27] C**
Let's get out of here.
**[07:32] K**
*I know that was stupid...*
**[07:36] K**
*But I got it off my chest!*
**[07:40] K**
* Why do all these girls*
* get into fake relationships*
**[07:43] K**
*with people they don't even like?!*
**[07:53] C**
Okay, look...
**[07:55] C**
What is *wrong* with you? Are you stupid?!
**[07:57] C**
Yelling like that in a public place...
Way to get everyone's eyes on us!
**[08:00] C**
What's your problem, anyway?
**[08:02] C**
All day you've been like, "Don't you feel
empty inside?" and "We're total strangers!"
**[08:05] C**
Seriously, are you stupid?
**[08:06] K**
U-Uh...
**[08:07] C**
I'm your rental girlfriend!
This is just how it works!
**[08:11] C**
Weren't *you* the one who made the request?!
**[08:13] C**
You saw the user agreement
and clicked "I agree," didn't you?!
**[08:16] K**
I did... I'm sorry.
**[08:17] C**
Also, why did you give
me a one-star review?!
**[08:21] C**
Did I do anything wrong on our date?!
**[08:24] C**
That brought my rating down
a whole 0.3 points, you know!
**[08:27] C**
I'd only ever gotten
five-star reviews before that.
**[08:30] K**
*Here we go.*
**[08:30] C**
And I'm proud of that fact!
**[08:31] K**
*This is the real Mizuhara Chizuru.*
**[08:32] C**
I've always given this job
my all, including this date.
**[08:35] C**
I don't even like fish, but I went and
bought a book about them for this date,
**[08:36] K**
*She's a completely different person than before.*
**[08:38] C**
and this is how you treat me?!
**[08:40] K**
*All I can say for sure is...*
**[08:42] C**
Could you not get in the way of my work?
**[08:44] C**
I can't believe you!
**[08:45] C**
Ugh, this sucks! Guess I'm getting
another one-star review!
***SIGN*** I'm sorry...
**[08:49] K**
I'm totally in the wrong.
**[08:50] C**
So, what now?
**[08:53] C**
Do you want to continue?
**[08:54] Sign**
We
still have time.
**[08:55] C**
I'll tag along if you want to keep going.
**[09:01] K**
Hello? What?
**[09:03] C**
Hey! We're not done talking here!
**[09:04] K**
What? Seriously?
**[09:06] K**
Got it!
**[09:10] K**
My grandma collapsed...
**[09:12] C**
Huh?
**[09:13] K**
I gotta go!
**[09:15] C**
H-Hey!
**[09:17] C**
You still have time left!
**[09:21] Sign**
Itabashi Third Hospital
**[09:25] Nagomi**
It's not such a big deal. I only fainted.
**[09:28] Harumi**
But of course we would worry, Mother!
Your health is important!
**[09:33] Kazuo**
Mom, you need to realize that
you aren't young anymore.
**[09:36] Kazuo**
We do have a shop to run...
**[09:38] Kazuo**
And this isn't the first time
you've been hospitalized.
**[09:41] N**
Does this room have Wi-Fi?
**[09:43] H**
The phone is probably a bad idea...
**[09:45] Kaz**
I'll get you some magazines for senior citizens!
**[09:47] H**
Would you like something soft to eat?
**[09:49] N**
Don't act like I'm on my last legs!
**[09:51] N**
Anyway,
**[09:53] N**
who might that young lady be?
**[09:55] H**
I brought her in because she was with Kazuya.
**[09:58] H**
Are you his classmate from college?
**[10:01] C**
E-Er...
**[10:03] H**
You couldn't be his girlfriend, right?
***SIGN*** hahaha
***SIGN*** Not happening
with Kazuya.
***SIGN*** We are talking
about Kazuya here.
***SIGN*** Kazuya
***SIGN*** Kazuya
***SIGN*** Kazuya
**[10:06] Kaz**
No way, honey. This is Kazuya we're talking about.
**[10:08] H**
Right. It's *Kazuya.*
**[10:12] N**
Kazuya?
**[10:17] K**
G-Girlfriend...
**[10:20] K**
She's my girlfriend!
**[10:36] C**
It's a pleasure to meet you.
**[10:37] C**
My name is Mizuhara Chizuru.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[10:43] C**
It's a pleasure to meet you.
**[10:44] C**
My name is Mizuhara Chizuru.
**[10:51] K**
*Perfect.*
**[10:53] C**
It's a shame I had to introduce myself
under such circumstances,
**[10:57] C**
but I'm glad to meet you all nonetheless.
**[11:02] N**
Get me discharged!
**[11:04] Bo**
What?!
**[11:06] N**
We need to get home and prepare for a party!
***SIGN*** Rip
***SIGN*** Rip
***SIGN*** Can we really manage
a full-scale welcome party?!
**[11:09] Kaz**
Don't be absurd, Mom!
**[11:09] Sign**
You should get
other tests done
while you're here!
**[11:11] N**
Listen to yourself!
**[11:13] N**
Kazuya's brought home
a real hale and hearty hottie!
**[11:15] C**
H-Hale and hearty hottie?!
**[11:15] Sign**
Hale and hearty
hottie!?
**[11:17] N**
Can you believe it? Our *Kazuya*...
**[11:19] Kaz**
Mom!
**[11:20] N**
He has such a beautiful girlfriend!
Do you have any idea what this means?!
**[11:24] N**
Our Kazuya, of all people!
**[11:27] N**
After showing no signs of anything resembling
a love life for twenty whole years...
**[11:32] N**
Kazuya... Our *Kazuya* has...
**[11:39] Kaz**
We're heading back to the store.
Watch over her, Kazuya.
**[11:43] K**
Sure.
**[11:44] Kaz**
And make sure you walk
your girlfriend back, okay?
**[11:46] H**
Chizuru-san, come visit our home sometime.
**[11:50] C**
Thank you.
**[11:54] N**
By the way, you two...
**[11:56] N**
Have you had sex already?
**[11:59] K**
Gran!
**[12:00] N**
Physical compatibility matters
a lot in a marriage.
**[12:04] K**
M-Marriage?
**[12:06] C**
Kazuya-san and I have talked about it.
**[12:09] C**
We both want to take these things seriously.
**[12:13] C**
He's your family's eldest son, so we wanted
to hold off until we had your approval.
**[12:18] K**
*Her ad-libbing skill is on point!*
**[12:22] N**
Do it! You have my permission!
**[12:24] N**
Day or night, whenever! As much as you want!
**[12:26] K**
Gran!
**[12:29] C**
If you say so...
**[12:32] C**
I guess we could.
**[12:32] Sign**
This is an act
**[12:33] K**
*This is an act!*
**[12:35] K**
*This is an act! It's all an act!*
**[12:37] N**
Oh, right! Let me go get the other old girls!
**[12:41] C**
Others?
**[12:42] N**
They asked me to introduce my
grandson's girlfriend if he ever got one!
**[12:46] C**
Hey, what's going on here?
**[12:47] Sign**
You didn't mention
any of this!
**[12:49] K**
Oh, this is the third time
she's been hospitalized here.
**[12:51] Sign**
Sucks, right?
**[12:53] K**
It seems she's made quite a few friends here.
**[12:55] C**
What do I do? This is bad!
**[12:57] K**
Why are you panicking?
**[12:58] Sign**
Did I do
something wrong?
**[13:00] C**
She's here...
**[13:03] C**
My grandma's an in-patient at this hospital, too.
**[13:07] K**
What?!
**[13:08] C**
I haven't told her anything
about the rental girlfriend job.
**[13:12] K**
Isn't that really bad news?
**[13:14] C**
That's exactly what I said!
**[13:16] C**
Anyway, I need to get out of here!
**[13:18] K**
Hey...
**[13:19] N**
Follow me, everyone.
**[13:21] N**
She's a real babe, I tell you!
**[13:23] N**
I've never seen a girl that hot!
**[13:24] K**
Crap! They're here!
**[13:26] C**
This way!
**[13:27] N**
Try not to collapse in shock, Tanaka-san.
**[13:32] Tanaka**
I'll be just fine!
**[13:34] N**
The rest of you watch out for heart attacks, too!
**[13:36] Old**
I can't wait...
**[13:37] N**
Huh? They're gone.
**[13:38] K**
A vacant room?
**[13:39] N**
They were here just a minute ago!
**[13:41] N**
It's true! Believe me!
**[13:42] Old**
We're not doubting you, Kinoshita-san.
**[13:42] C**
It's only a matter of time
before they find us here.
**[13:44] N**
They can't have gone too far.
**[13:46] K**
Wanna exit through the window?
**[13:46] Old**
Let's look for them!
**[13:48] C**
We're on the fifth floor, you know.
***SIGN*** Fifth floor
(15m high)
**[13:49] K**
Then what do we do?
**[13:51] C**
We'll have to leave one at a time.
**[13:53] K**
You go first and distract them.
**[13:56] C**
I'll use that chance to get outside.
**[13:59] K**
Distract them? How?
**[14:01] C**
Figure that out yourself!
**[14:02] N**
Did anyone check this room?
**[14:04] Old**
I thought that room was unoccupied.
**[14:07] N**
Let's check it just in case.
**[14:09] K**
Th-They're coming!
**[14:11] C**
Get over here!
**[14:16] N**
Not here, either?
**[14:19] N**
Where art thou, Chizuru?
**[14:23] N**
Kazuya?
**[14:23] K**
Hey, what's the big idea?!
**[14:26] C**
Keep it down, stupid!
**[14:28] K**
Easy for you to say!
**[14:32] K**
*This is...*
**[14:34] K**
*the biggest crisis of all!*
**[14:41] C**
What in the world is wrong with you?!
**[14:43] K**
Nothing! It's not my fault!
**[14:45] K**
It's a natural response for
any twenty-year-old guy!
**[14:50] C**
Get it back down right now!
**[14:52] K**
I can't, okay? I just can't!
**[14:55] C**
If you keep it up, I'll report you to the agency.
**[14:59] K**
Don't move! You're making it worse!
**[15:01] N**
Uh...
**[15:03] N**
Are you all right?
**[15:08] C**
I...
**[15:09] C**
I'm fine, thank you.
**[15:11] N**
That's good.
**[15:12] N**
If I may ask, have you seen
a young couple around?
**[15:17] C**
I-I heard them talking about
leaving the hospital.
**[15:22] N**
Really? Thank you!
**[15:24] N**
The targets are outside!
**[15:29] K**
Looks like she's gone.
**[15:31] C**
Yeah...
**[15:39] K**
*This range is l-lethal...*
**[15:43] K**
*What a slender...*
**[15:45] K**
*and soft... body!*
**[15:50] K**
*Wait, right now...*
**[15:55] K**
*She's my girlfriend, isn't she?*
**[16:00] C**
Like hell!
**[16:10] C**
What are you thinking?
**[16:11] C**
Don't forget that I'm just a rental girlfriend!
**[16:13] C**
Hell could freeze over, and I still
wouldn't be yours for real!
**[16:19] Sayuri**
Chizuru?
**[16:21] Sayuri**
Is that you, Chizuru?
**[16:28] C**
Grandma...
**[16:33] N**
What's the matter, Ichinose-san?
**[16:35] N**
Kazuya!
**[16:37] Sa**
What? So this is Kazuya-kun?
**[16:40] Sa**
You mean your grandson's girlfriend is Chizuru?
**[16:44] K**
*Are you serious?!*
**[16:46] Sa**
Chizuru is my granddaughter.
**[16:49] K**
*I shouldn't make this worse for her!*
**[16:53] K**
Sorry, Gran!
**[16:55] K**
I don't really have a girl—
**[16:58] C**
What?
**[17:00] C**
Kazuya-san's grandmother and mine are friends?
**[17:05] C**
What a coincidence!
Like it was written in the stars!
**[17:09] C**
Or something...
***SIGN*** Ichinose Sayuri
**[17:11] K**
I don't believe it.
**[17:13] K**
To think Chizuru was your
granddaughter, Ichinose-san!
**[17:18] Sa**
I don't believe it, either.
**[17:20] N**
But it all makes sense now.
**[17:22] N**
Of course your granddaughter would
be a bombshell in every possible way!
**[17:28] Sa**
Oh, please.
**[17:29] Sa**
I can also rest easy if Chizuru is
dating your grandson, Kinoshita-san.
**[17:34] K**
Here's hoping we go from friends
to family when they get married.
**[17:38] C**
Likewise.
**[17:39] K**
Say no to collusion!
**[17:49] K**
Sorry... I made you lie for me.
**[17:53] C**
It's fine.
**[17:54] C**
Lots of clients want to
introduce me to their family.
**[17:58] K**
Really?
**[18:01] C**
Anyway, it's partly my fault
for keeping this job a secret.
**[18:06] C**
Let's just tell them we broke up.
**[18:09] C**
That's the best option.
**[18:16] K**
Yeah.
**[18:19] K**
My family runs a store called "Nagomi Sake."
**[18:24] K**
It was started in my granddad's time,
**[18:26] K**
and now my dad and mom run it.
**[18:29] K**
Even after my granddad died early,
**[18:31] K**
my gran kept it running, despite having
debts and my dad to worry about.
**[18:35] K**
So, to our family, my gran's like a goddess.
**[18:41] K**
And it's our goddess's wish that
I find someone nice before she dies.
**[18:48] K**
I'm a real grandma's boy, so I want
to grant her wish before she goes.
**[18:55] K**
I had a girlfriend for a month, recently.
**[18:59] K**
When I asked her to meet my gran, she refused.
**[19:02] K**
And ultimately, she dumped me.
**[19:05] K**
It was out of desperation
that I pressed that button
**[19:08] K**
and rented you.
**[19:10] K**
Lame as hell, right?
**[19:12] K**
What am I, a rabbit?
**[19:15] K**
One that dies if it gets lonely.
**[19:19] C**
There's no one alive who doesn't get lonely.
**[19:23] C**
Just a lot of people good at hiding it.
**[19:25] C**
They all fill the void in their heart
with work or significant others.
**[19:32] K**
I'll apologize to my gran...
**[19:34] K**
and introduce a real girlfriend to her someday.
**[19:39] K**
I'll figure it out myself.
**[19:42] K**
After all, there's no way to
get your true self on rental.
**[19:53] Sign**
S
l
a
p
**[19:55] K**
Ow...
**[19:57] K**
What was that for?!
**[19:58] C**
That was corny as hell! Gross!
**[20:00] C**
Could you please not drag me into your
embarrassingly self-absorbed soliloquy?
**[20:04] K**
Y-You're one to talk,
with the corny act you put on every day!
**[20:09] C**
Hey, I do it for work.
Corny is perfectly fine by me.
**[20:16] K**
Hey, uh... Sorry about everything today.
**[20:20] K**
And thanks.
**[20:23] C**
I'm no different.
I want to make my family happy, too.
**[20:27] C**
But...
**[20:30] C**
I just can't quit this job right now.
**[20:39] C**
I don't want anything like
today's date ever again,
**[20:42] C**
but whenever you find yourself
feeling like a rabbit,
**[20:45] C**
feel free to call me.
**[20:51] K**
*Nah.*
**[20:52] K**
*I doubt I'll see Mizuhara Chizuru ever again.*
**[20:57] K**
*I won't turn to her anymore.*
**[21:00] K**
*I'm done with pretend dating forever.*
***SIGN*** Aquarium Lad
***SIGN*** Zero complaints! The cutest, hottest,
most fashionable, and greatest
girlfriend ever!
**[21:19] C**
That dork.
**[21:21] K**
*And this is where my real story begins.*
**[21:30] K**
*The story of my precarious,*
**[21:34] K**
*yet optimistic campus life.*
**[21:38] G**
Yo, Kazuchin.
**[21:40] G**
How many times did you jerk it yesterday?
**[21:42] K**
*The story of my rueful virgin life starts now!*
**[21:47] K**
Three times!
**[21:50] G**
Whoa, hardcore!
**[21:51] G2**
Virgins gonna virgin!
**[21:53] G**
Right back at ya.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[23:57] K**
The anime's finally airing, huh, Mizuhara?
**[24:00] C**
Right, Kazuya-kun!
**[24:01] K**
K-Kazuya-kun?
**[24:03] C**
I'm so glad I get do the preview
in episode one with you!
**[24:07] K**
Uh... Are you in rental girlfriend mode right now?
**[24:11] C**
Of course. Mind if we get
the formalities out of the way?
**[24:14] C**
You'll have to pay the base fee, the choice fee,
**[24:17] C**
and an extra fee for a
30-second preview, totaling—
**[24:19] K**
O-On the next episode of *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:21] K**
"Ex-Girlfriend...
**[24:22] C**
...and Girlfriend."
***SIGN*** "Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend"
**[24:23] Ma**
You've sure got it rough, Kazu-kun.
# E2 - Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GR5P59K7R/ex-girlfriend-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:08] Yoshiaki**
What's up, Kazuya? You know her?
**[00:10] K**
Huh? No...
**[00:18] Y**
Who is that, even?
**[00:20] Shun**
I think it's Ichi... Ichi-something...
from the literature department.
**[00:25] Y**
So what's the story? Felt like
something was up between you two.
**[00:27] S**
Yeah, tell us.
**[00:29] K**
No... I think I mistook her for someone else.
**[00:31] Bo**
What?!
**[00:33] Y**
The heck? Don't get our hopes up like that.
**[00:35] S**
Any girl you see makes you
think you've "met her before"?
**[00:37] S**
Virgins gonna virgin.
**[00:39] K**
*Speak for yourself!*
**[00:46] Y**
We'll be in touch later.
**[00:47] K**
Sure.
**[00:51] K**
*It's way too crazy to be true.*
**[00:53] K**
*She's probably just someone else...*
**[00:56] Sign**
File Storage D
**[00:59] C**
Don't you dare tell anyone!
**[01:02] C**
You don't know me at all!
**[01:04] C**
And there was nothing between us!
**[01:07] C**
Promise me that!
**[01:08] K**
So you really are Mizuhara?
**[01:12] C**
Yes, I am. I'm keeping my job a secret.
**[01:15] C**
Problem with that?
**[01:17] C**
I do it because I don't want
people talking behind my back!
**[01:20] C**
Repeat after me! You and I are...
**[01:23] K**
Okay, okay! I get it!
**[01:26] C**
Sheesh. Why are you even here?
**[01:29] C**
I've been avoiding dates in
the same area as the college,
**[01:32] C**
but this makes it all meaningless.
**[01:37] C**
Goodbye. I pray that you never hit the
"I agree" and "Confirm" buttons again.
**[01:46] K**
* I can't believe Mizuhara*
* Chizuru goes to my college...*
**[02:01] Both**
What?!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
***SIGN*** "Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend"
**[03:35] K**
Why...
**[03:37] K**
Wait, hang on!
**[03:39] K**
Mizuhara-san? It's you, isn't it?!
**[03:41] K**
Or wait, Ichinose-san?
**[03:43] K**
Talk about coincidence, huh?
**[03:44] C**
What are you doing here?!
**[03:46] K**
Well, my apartment is next door.
**[03:49] C**
I mean, why do you live here?!
**[03:52] K**
Uh, I'm not sure how to answer that.
**[03:54] C**
No interacting with me!
**[03:55] C**
No meddling or prying, either!
**[03:59] K**
The heck? Don't act like
I'm some kind of stalker.
**[04:02] K**
*But...*
**[04:03] K**
* She's living in my apartment*
* complex... Right next door, even.*
**[04:08] K**
*Mizuhara Chizuru, of all people.*
***SIGN*** Nagomi Sake
***SIGN*** Calling
**[04:15] K**
Ack.
**[04:17] N**
*Hey, Kazuya. I finally got through to you.*
**[04:19] K**
Oh, you got internet in your hospital room?
**[04:21] N**
*It's 980 yen per month for Wi-Fi.*
**[04:23] N**
*An unexpected expense!*
**[04:26] K**
*I need to tell her the truth.*
**[04:29] (Flashback) C**
Let's just tell them we broke up.
**[04:32] K**
Hey, Gran...
**[04:34] N**
*I'm about head over to your place, Kazuya.*
**[04:37] N**
*Can you call Chizuru over for me?*
**[04:40] K**
Huh? No way!
**[04:40] N**
*Did you know?*
***SIGN*** Ohohoho
***SIGN*** Ahahaha
**[04:42] N**
There's this popular new mobile game
called *Hot 'n Steamy Hot Springs Matron*.
***SIGN*** Listen, Kinoshita-san...
**[04:46] N**
And this "Sen" girl in it is
a dead ringer for Chizuru.
***SIGN*** Home
***SIGN*** Hot Spring
***SIGN*** Kitchen
***SIGN*** Gacha
***SIGN*** Shop
**[04:46] Mobage Signs**
Tip
**[04:46] Mobage Signs**
Gifts
**[04:46] Mobage Signs**
Mailbox
**[04:46] Sen**
*Thank you, Matron.*
**[04:49] N**
I ended up whaling for her.
**[04:52] N**
*See you in a bit, then! I can't wait!*
**[04:54] N**
Wait a—
**[04:56] K**
What? Gran's coming over *now*?
**[04:59] K**
You need to book a rental
girlfriend a week in advance.
**[05:02] K**
It's too late now!
**[05:04] K**
But she'll snap if I tell her
in person that we broke up!
**[05:09] K**
*What if she cries on me again?*
**[05:14] Sign**
Ichinose
**[05:14] K**
Help me!
**[05:16] K**
Be my girlfriend one more time!
**[05:18] C**
Huh? Are you kidding me?
**[05:20] K**
Please! Gran's coming over today!
**[05:23] K**
Just an hour...
No, even half an hour will do!
**[05:26] C**
Didn't we agree to tell our
grandmoms we broke up?
**[05:29] K**
I'm not ready for that conversation yet.
**[05:31] C**
Why should I care?!
**[05:33] K**
She's taken a real liking to you!
**[05:36] K**
She looked so lively talking about you,
I couldn't bring myself to tell her!
**[05:40] K**
Please! I beg of you!
**[05:41] C**
Not happening.
**[05:43] Sign**
User Agreement
**[05:44] C**
Article 3 (c) of the user agreement:
**[05:46] C**
"Demanding that our talents
accompany the user to
**[05:49] C**
their residence, workplace, or other
private spaces is strictly forbidden."
**[05:53] C**
You're old enough to know
what that means, right?
**[05:56] C**
If you're going to lie,
you need to make it right.
**[05:59] C**
Putting things off turns people into children.
**[06:02] C**
And above all, I decided I'm
going to finish my report today.
**[06:05] C**
Goodbye!
**[06:12] N**
Hey, Kazuya. Put on some tea.
**[06:14] K**
You got here quick!
**[06:15] N**
Gotta strike while the iron's hot.
**[06:17] N**
Look at how filthy this apartment is.
**[06:20] N**
No one would guess that the guy
living here has a girlfriend.
**[06:23] K**
*She's as sharp as ever.*
**[06:29] N**
When do you think Chizuru will arrive?
**[06:32] ---**
Huh?
**[06:32] K**
Oh, uh, I don't know.
**[06:35] K**
Um... let me try calling her.
**[06:38] K**
Hello? It's me.
**[06:39] K**
Gran's already here. You busy?
**[06:43] K**
Oh, you're at work? Ah, I see.
**[06:49] C**
*Who is it?*
**[06:50] K**
Delivery for you.
**[06:53] C**
Hel... Huh?!
**[06:55] K**
Please! Just a minute...
even ten seconds will do!
**[06:58] C**
I'm gonna call the cops!
**[07:00] K**
I'll buy you sweets from the convenience store!
**[07:03] C**
Get out!
**[07:04] K**
I'm begging you!
**[07:05] K**
Think of it as helping me out!
I mean, we've dated before, right?!
**[07:08] C**
I was just a rental girlfriend, damn it!
**[07:35] (Flashback) C**
If you're going to lie,
you need to make it right.
**[07:37] (Flashback) C**
Putting things off turns people into children.
**[07:40] K**
*Yeah, I have to brace myself and just do it.*
**[07:44] K**
Hey, Gran...
**[07:47] K**
I need to tell you something.
**[07:50] C**
You broke up, didn't you?
**[07:52] K**
G-Gran?
**[07:54] C**
She got tired of your sloppiness and split.
**[07:58] C**
I can picture it clear as day.
**[08:00] C**
And you tried to cover it up because you
couldn't bring yourself to tell the truth.
**[08:04] C**
That is no way for the heir to
the Kinoshita family to act.
**[08:08] C**
Aren't you mad?
**[08:11] C**
At me...
**[08:15] C**
At Mizuhara?
**[08:18] N**
Never in your life have you
ever been a ladies' man.
**[08:24] N**
And I mean that literally! Not even once!
***SIGN*** Sorry...
**[08:26] K**
Yeah...
**[08:28] N**
All you ever brought over were stinky boys.
**[08:31] N**
There was a time when I doubted there was
a single girl out there who'd come to like you.
**[08:38] N**
How could I ever be angry with
the lady who did fall for you?
**[08:43] N**
She showed me a beautiful dream.
**[08:46] N**
Truly an angel sent by the heavens.
**[08:48] K**
*Gran...*
**[08:50] K**
*Yeah, I'm such an idiot.*
**[08:55] K**
* A girl like Mizuhara would*
* never date me for real.*
**[09:00] K**
*It was all an illusion.*
**[09:02] K**
*She's a rental girlfriend.*
**[09:05] K**
I'm sorry, Gran!
**[09:08] K**
I...
**[09:09] K**
I...
**[09:12] C**
I-I'm so sorry!
**[09:15] C**
Here we go.
**[09:21] C**
I got held up cooking.
**[09:23] K**
How... Why are you here?
**[09:26] C**
What are you saying, Kazuya-san?
You've been calling me all day.
**[09:30] C**
Of course I would go anywhere
for your grandmother!
***SIGN*** ~Girlfriend Mode~
**[09:35] N**
My angel!
**[09:37] N**
I believed in you!
**[09:40] N**
I knew you wouldn't cast Kazuya aside!
**[09:43] N**
A boy like him will never get
another girlfriend, after all!
***SIGN*** S
t
a
r
e
.
.
.
***SIGN*** Thank you!
***SIGN*** Just keep it up a little bit longer!
**[10:02] N**
You'd better come see me on Wednesday.
**[10:05] K**
I do, every week.
**[10:06] N**
Not by yourself. Bring Chizuru along.
**[10:10] K**
You're not happy just to see me?
**[10:12] N**
Absolutely not.
**[10:14] N**
Also, make sure to walk her back.
**[10:18] ---**
You don't have to tell me.
**[10:19] N**
Rest assured. I guarantee that
you two will get married someday.
***SIGN*** U
r
k
.
.
.
**[10:38] K**
Mizuhara.
**[10:40] K**
Here.
**[10:43] C**
Never mind that. We've gone too
far to tell the agency, anyway.
**[10:47] K**
Not for that.
**[10:49] K**
I'll rent you next week.
**[10:52] K**
But you don't have to come.
**[10:54] K**
You couldn't get your report
done after all this, right?
**[11:00] C**
When do you visit her? Wednesday?
**[11:03] K**
Huh? Y-Yeah, every Wednesday.
**[11:05] C**
No other days, right?
**[11:07] K**
Oh, right!
**[11:09] C**
No meddling!
**[11:12] C**
Make like a stranger at
college, too, obviously!
**[11:15] C**
No talking to me!
**[11:16] C**
If you need to contact me,
do it through the site!
**[11:20] K**
M-Mizuhara?
**[11:22] C**
Just one hour.
**[11:24] C**
You can rent me out for just
one hour every Wednesday.
**[11:29] C**
I'm not doing it for you!
It's for your grandmother!
**[11:33] K**
Mizuhara?
**[11:35] K**
Thanks, Mizuhara.
**[11:38] K**
For just one hour every Wednesday...
**[11:41] K**
be my girlfriend!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[11:51] K**
Mami-chan...
**[11:56] K**
*First period is brand management, huh?*
***SIGN*** Lab and Seminar Wing
***SIGN*** College Wing 2
***SIGN*** Auditorium | Cafeteria
**[12:11] M**
Hello, Kazu-kun!
**[12:13] K**
M-Mami-chan!
**[12:15] K**
*We haven't talked since we broke up.*
**[12:17] K**
*Damn, she's so cute when I see her up close!*
**[12:20] K**
* Her eyes are so round,*
* and her hair is so fluffy!*
**[12:23] K**
*Ask her!*
**[12:25] K**
*Ask her why she blocked you!*
**[12:29] M**
What's wrong, Kazu-kun?
**[12:32] M**
You're spacing out.
**[12:33] M**
You dropped your reference book.
**[12:37] M**
Here.
**[12:38] K**
Th-Thanks.
**[12:40] M**
Later!
**[12:46] Y**
That's him, officer!
**[12:47] Y**
The guy ogling his ex's thighs
first thing in the morning!
**[12:50] S**
I get it. Mami-chan is *fine*.
**[12:53] Y**
She's feminine as hell,
and she's a total looker.
**[12:56] Y**
To top it off, she seems kinda easy,
**[12:58] Y**
and she's sure to go the
extra mile in bed, too.
**[13:01] K**
You're the one ogling her!
**[13:11] Y**
*Her*, on the other hand?
She'll just lie there and do nothing.
**[13:13] K**
Dude...
**[13:15] Y**
Anyway, let me give you a solid
piece of advice as an old bud.
**[13:19] Y**
Forget about Mami-chan.
**[13:21] Y**
She's way out of your league.
**[13:25] Imai**
Mami, that was your ex, right?
**[13:28] Shimae**
He's totally not over you yet.
**[13:30] Imai**
His gaze freaked me out!
**[13:32] M**
Oh, really?
**[13:33] Imai**
Wow, what a player!
**[13:36] Shimae**
Right? Acting like it's not her problem.
**[13:39] M**
Oh, really?
**[13:56] K**
Coming, coming!
**[13:58] C**
What are you doing?
**[14:03] C**
Isn't it time to head over to the hospital?
**[14:06] C**
Let's pick somewhere else to meet up.
**[14:08] C**
If my agency finds out we're meeting
by our front doors, they'll fire me.
**[14:12] C**
We won't be socializing outside of dates,
**[14:14] C**
but I'll do my job as usual
when I'm your "girlfriend."
**[14:17] C**
There's no need to go easy on me in reviews.
**[14:21] K**
Gotcha.
**[14:24] C**
Okay, do you mind?
**[14:26] C**
It's better for both of us to get the
formalities out of the way, yeah?
**[14:30] K**
Oh, yeah.
**[14:32] C**
Thank you very much.
***SIGN*** Receipt
***SIGN*** Kinoshita Kazuya-sama
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Itemized Bill
***SIGN*** Base Fee/hr
***SIGN*** Choice Fee (Rookie)
***SIGN*** Traveling Costs (City Limits)
***SIGN*** Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
**[14:35] C**
Shall we get going, Kazuya-kun?
**[14:39] N**
Itabashi Third Hospital
**[14:40] N**
Chizuru, my angel!
**[14:42] N**
Stop by again!
**[14:46] C**
Can we hold hands?
**[14:49] K**
What? O-Oh, sure.
**[14:52] K**
*It's just part of her routine!*
**[14:55] Y**
Kazuya?
**[14:58] Y**
What're you doing here?
**[15:00] Y**
Oh, right! The hospital
Nagomi-san's in is around here!
**[15:03] Y**
Wait, who is that?
**[15:06] K**
*Crap! They'll realize it's Ichinose!*
**[15:08] Y**
Sorry! He's a sheltered idiot,
but please don't sign him up to your cult!
**[15:13] S**
H-He has no money, so you're better off
hitting up someone else to sell your urns!
**[15:17] K**
It's not like that, you guys!
**[15:18] Y**
It's okay.
**[15:19] Y**
Don't worry! We're here for you!
**[15:22] S**
The first step to healing is admitting
that you've been wronged!
**[15:25] K**
I don't need your counseling!
I'm telling you, that's not it!
**[15:28] Y**
Open your eyes, fool!
**[15:30] Y**
There's no other explanation for you getting
to hold hands with an S-ranked hottie!
**[15:36] S**
Is she a runaway?
Or wait, your long-lost sister?
**[15:38] K**
Knock it off!
**[15:39] K**
Y-You're being rude...
**[15:42] K**
to my...
**[15:43] K**
girlfriend!
**[15:46] Bo**
Girlfriend?
**[15:50] C**
Hello, I'm Mizuhara.
**[15:52] C**
Kazuya-san and I have been dating for a bit.
***SIGN*** Dating
for a bit...
**[15:59] Y**
"Girlfriend"?!
**[16:02] S**
Does he mean that thing where
you go on dates, eat pancakes,
**[16:05] S**
put up couple selfies on social media,
**[16:07] S**
and like each other's posts?!
**[16:10] K**
What else is there?
***SIGN***
D-
Don't
push
your
luck...
**[16:12] C**
*D-Don't push your luck.*
**[16:13] Bo**
Sire!
**[16:15] K**
*What the heck? This feels amazing!*
**[16:17] K**
*Standing next to me is the GOAT cutie!*
**[16:20] K**
* Like a raging storm, I've gone from last*
* place to winning in life in one fell swoop!*
**[16:25] Y**
Get over here!
**[16:26] Y**
Did you do her?
**[16:27] K**
Huh?
**[16:28] S**
We're asking if you've had sex!
**[16:30] K**
Uh, not yet.
**[16:33] Bo**
Good man!
**[16:35] Y**
Lose your virginity to a babe like
that, and you'll never forget it!
**[16:38] Y**
Your sex life will be ruined forever!
**[16:41] S**
No other girl will satisfy you!
**[16:43] K**
These jerks...
**[16:45] Y**
Sorry about that!
**[16:46] Y**
My name's Kibe, ma'am.
**[16:49] S**
And I'm Kuribayashi.
**[16:51] Y**
While you must be very busy on your date,
**[16:53] Y**
we would love to invite you
both to a drinking session.
**[16:58] K**
Drinking? Now?
**[17:00] Y**
Sasano-senpai called us out of nowhere.
***SIGN*** That's why we're here
**[17:02] S**
You'll come, right, Kazuya?
***SIGN*** shake shake
**[17:04] Y**
As a dude, you'll never get
another chance like this.
**[17:09] K**
Of course. We were just talking
about getting some grub.
**[17:13] Y**
There we go!
**[17:15] S**
Come this way, ma'am.
***SIGN*** Now I've done it...
**[17:20] S**
You two take the elevator.
**[17:22] Y**
We'll use the stairs.
**[17:26] K**
I'm sorry!
**[17:27] C**
What are you playing at?!
**[17:29] C**
How many lies must you tell
before you're satisfied?!
**[17:32] C**
Also, we've gone way past an hour!
**[17:34] K**
I'll pay for an extension, okay?
**[17:36] K**
I've known that guy since we were kids!
He's friendly with my gran, too!
**[17:39] K**
If he finds out about the rental
girlfriend thing, so will she!
**[17:42] C**
What? I can't have that!
**[17:44] C**
Even my grandmom will find out, then!
**[17:47] K**
Please! I'll tell him soon enough
that we broke up, anyway!
**[17:50] K**
Help me make him a believer for now!
**[17:55] S**
Oh, they're here.
**[17:57] Y**
Come this way, you two.
**[18:01] Y**
Sorry we're late! I brought Kazuya!
**[18:03] Y**
What's more, he's with his girlfriend!
**[18:07] Y**
Uh... What's with this mood?
**[18:14] M**
Kazu-kun.
**[18:17] K**
M-Mami-chan?
**[18:19] Y**
My bad, Kazuya.
I had no idea she'd be here.
**[18:23] Sasano**
H-Heya, Kazuya. Come on in.
**[18:27] K**
I'll start with a draft.
**[18:28] S**
And for the lady?
**[18:30] C**
I'll have a Shirley Temple.
**[18:33] Sasa**
So, like, I had no idea, but then my ex...
**[18:42] K**
*I wanna go home, like, yesterday!*
**[18:46] Shimae**
Er...
**[18:47] K**
*What is this hell situation?!*
**[18:51] K**
*Could the mood be any worse?!*
**[18:54] K**
*Kill me!*
**[18:55] K**
*Just kill me now!*
**[18:57] K**
* Should I pretend to hit*
* the john and run away?*
**[19:01] K**
* Nope. I can't leave Mizuhara*
* all by herself here.*
**[19:08] K**
*Is Mami-chan mad?*
**[19:11] K**
* But, hey, she dumped me.*
* I've done nothing wrong here, right?*
**[19:15] K**
*M-Maybe she's a teensy bit jealous?*
**[19:17] M**
C-C'mon, guys.
**[19:20] M**
Why are we being so awkward?
**[19:22] M**
I've moved on, too, so it's all in
the past. Let's enjoy our drinks.
**[19:27] K**
*Moved on?*
**[19:28] K**
*Moved on?!*
**[19:29] Imai**
What, really? When did it happen?
**[19:30] K**
*Moved on, to what? A dog?*
**[19:32] M**
Not too long ago.
**[19:34] Imai**
Same college? Do we know him?
**[19:34] K**
*Like hell. She means a boyfriend.*
**[19:36] K**
*Duh. Mami-chan's a hottie.*
**[19:40] K**
*Hear me out, Mami-chan.*
**[19:42] K**
*Mizuhara's just a rental girlfriend.*
**[19:44] K**
*I'm paying for her. Laughable, right?*
***SIGN*** Stop Drinking and Driving!
We don't serve alcohol to
minors and people driving.
**[19:48] K**
* If I don't agree with the terms of service,*
* she won't even come anywhere near me.*
**[19:51] M**
Let's just forget about it all.
It must be so awkward for the girlfriend.
**[19:55] M**
Right, Kazu-kun?
**[19:57] K**
Y-Yeah...
**[20:06] K**
*So Mami-chan's been getting on just fine.*
**[20:12] K**
Y-You fool! Now isn't the time to rise up!
**[20:17] K**
You're gonna stay homeless for a while yet.
**[20:28] M**
Oh, welcome back, Kazu-kun.
**[20:32] K**
Wh-What's brought you two together?
**[20:34] M**
Oh, I just found her incredibly pretty.
**[20:39] M**
But if you're that cute, you must have a
hard time dealing with Kazu-kun's libido.
**[20:46] M**
Y'know, he doesn't have any experience.
**[20:49] M**
He gets this scary look
in his eyes sometimes.
**[20:52] M**
I wore a miniskirt on a date once,
**[20:56] M**
and he was all like,
"I can't stand right now."
**[20:59] M**
Once we kissed, he wanted it every date,
even if lunch had been packed with garlic.
**[21:04] M**
And then he'd try to hold
my hand all the time,
**[21:06] M**
and take me to pubs that
stay open late for dinner.
**[21:09] M**
It was almost impressive
just how horny he was.
**[21:12] Y**
That's enough, Mami-chan.
**[21:14] M**
What? Why?
**[21:16] M**
I mean, aren't I right, Kazu-kun?
**[21:23] C**
I can't take this.
**[21:26] C**
Don't badmouth my Kazuya-san.
**[21:29] Sasa**
Hey, don't...
**[21:31] M**
Huh? Sorry, I wasn't trying to...
**[21:34] C**
But you did it anyway!
**[21:35] C**
It's absurd that you'd tell a stranger
about things that happened when you dated.
**[21:39] C**
I feel bad for him!
**[21:41] M**
O-Oh... Sorry if I offended you.
**[21:44] M**
But this is our usual group dynamic.
**[21:46] C**
You think that means you
can say anything you want?!
**[21:48] Y**
Okay, calm down, you two.
**[21:51] M**
Apologize to her for me, Kazu-kun!
**[21:54] C**
You should tell her off!
**[21:58] K**
That's just how I am, okay?
**[22:05] C**
I'm leaving.
**[22:09] Y**
You sure about this, Kazu-chin?
**[22:13] Waitress**
Would you like to order?
**[22:15] M**
Uh, we'll have a virgin breeze...
**[22:21] M**
And another mug of draft!
**[22:27] Y**
Kazu-chin.
**[22:29] Y**
Listen to me. Just call her.
**[22:32] K**
Oh, buzz off.
**[22:34] Y**
Is he gonna be okay?
**[22:40] K**
*I know, okay? I know!*
**[22:43] K**
* I know Mizuhara spoke up*
* for me because I didn't.*
**[22:48] K**
*It's fine this way.*
**[22:49] K**
*Ultimately, she's just a rental girlfriend.*
**[22:51] K**
*The most shallow of relationships.*
**[22:53] M**
I knew you'd be down on yourself.
**[22:57] K**
M-Mami-chan?
**[22:58] M**
You okay, Kazu-kun?
**[23:02] M**
Thanks for earlier.
**[23:05] M**
It made me happy when you stood up for me.
**[23:09] M**
My awkward side got the best of me.
I couldn't speak up like she did.
**[23:14] M**
I failed as your girlfriend, huh?
**[23:17] K**
Mami-chan?!
**[23:18] M**
I had no idea you had
such a manly side to you.
**[23:25] K**
*I'm Kinoshita Kazuya, twenty years old,*
**[23:28] K**
* and I'm a college student*
* living by myself in Tokyo.*
**[23:31] K**
* By a twist of fate, I ended up introducing*
* a rental girlfriend, Mizuhara Chizuru,*
**[23:36] K**
* to my family as my real girlfriend, but it*
* hasn't changed anything in any real way.*
**[23:43] K**
*My single, virgin life is still going strong.*
**[23:47] M**
Kazu-kun...
**[23:51] M**
My place is close by.
**[23:54] M**
Wanna stop by?
**[23:57] C**
Hey, Mami-san!
**[23:58] C**
What are you trying to do with Kazuya-san?
**[24:00] M**
Do with him? I don't understand the question!
**[24:04] K**
S-Settle down, you two.
**[24:06] C**
You know he'll take it seriously.
Stop messing with him.
**[24:09] M**
I'm not! Right, Kazu-kun?
**[24:12] K**
R-Right...
**[24:14] C**
She's got him dancing
in the palm of her hand.
**[24:15] M**
Oh, did I make you jealous?
**[24:18] C**
Wrong!
**[24:19] M**
That's that, then!
**[24:20] M**
On the next episode of *Rent-a-Girlfriend*:
**[24:22] M**
"Beach...
**[24:22] K**
...and Girlfriend."
***SIGN*** "Beach and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] C**
This is *not* going to end well.
# E3 - Beach and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G6NV43P8Y/beach-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:02] M**
My place is close by. Wanna stop by?
**[00:04] K**
B-But didn't you say you have a boyfriend?
**[00:07] M**
Sorry, I lied.
**[00:11] M**
I made it up because you brought
along such a pretty girlfriend.
**[00:16] K**
M-Mami-chan?
***SIGN*** now
***SIGN*** Imai Miharu
Good job getting through that! Night!
**[00:20] M**
Oh, sorry!
**[00:22] M**
My little brother has his friends over,
so we can't go to my place.
**[00:26] Sign**
Inner
Desires
**[00:26] Inner**
Gah, I wanna go! I wanna see her room!
**[00:27] K**
O-Oh, really? Are you and your brother close?
**[00:28] Sign**
Be a Gentleman
**[00:31] M**
No way. He's a total brat.
**[00:35] K**
* But wait, she was trying*
* to invite me over, right?*
**[00:39] K**
*I've totally got a shot!*
**[00:41] K**
*I can take her home instead!*
**[00:45] M**
Kazu-kun?!
**[00:51] M**
You okay?
**[00:52] K**
Oh, sorry. I guess I was drunker than I thought.
**[01:00] M**
Oh, I have water on me.
**[01:06] M**
Here, Kazu-kun.
**[01:11] K**
*Damn...*
**[01:12] K**
*Mami-chan smells so good!*
**[01:15] K**
* And she's being nicer to me now than*
* she ever was when we were dating.*
**[01:19] K**
*Mami-chan...*
**[01:21] K**
*Mami-chan...*
**[01:22] K**
* The thought of other guys getting*
* in your pants is sheer torture!*
**[01:26] M**
Do taxis even come down this way?
**[01:27] K**
*You'll never get a chance like this again.*
**[01:30] K**
*Go for it, Kazuya!*
**[01:31] K**
Mami-chan... Do you wanna come
over to my place now, maybe?
**[01:36] ---**
Huh?
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
***SIGN*** "Beach and Girlfriend"
**[03:09] K**
W-Wait, I wasn't implying anything by that!
**[03:12] K**
Fish... Yeah, I wanna show you some new fish!
**[03:14] K**
It's not like I'm being a creep because
I'm still not over you or anything!
**[03:17] K**
But, you know,
every time I see you at college,
**[03:19] K**
you're just so cute,
**[03:21] K**
and your legs are so sexy, and I...
**[03:24] M**
Kazu-kun...
**[03:27] K**
I...
**[03:29] M**
I get it.
**[03:31] M**
Sorry about that. There, there.
**[03:39] K**
*What's wrong with me?*
**[03:41] K**
*I'm such trash.*
**[03:43] K**
*I keep pining for something I won't get back.*
**[03:46] K**
*I even hurt Mizuhara over it.*
**[03:49] K**
*Then I jumped to conclusions, made a move,*
**[03:53] K**
* got rejected again, and now*
* she's patting my head...*
**[03:56] K**
*But I just can't help it!*
**[03:58] K**
*Deep down, I still want her approval!*
**[03:59] M**
Have you sobered up a little now?
**[04:02] K**
Yeah.
**[04:03] M**
Anyway, that's one funny girl you're dating.
**[04:09] M**
Just when I thought she was being
awfully quiet, she had that outburst.
**[04:13] M**
Does she have a few screws loose?
**[04:15] M**
I find it hard to deal with someone
who blows their lid over every little thing.
**[04:18] M**
She's a tough type to hang with,
and honestly, a little cringey.
**[04:22] M**
Hey, there's nothing wrong with going by looks.
**[04:26] M**
But you're a big boy now,
so you should consider personality, too.
**[04:30] K**
She's not like that.
**[04:33] K**
Mizuhara's not the kind
of girl you think she is.
**[04:36] M**
Wh-What's the matter, Kazu-kun?
**[04:39] M**
You're scaring me a little.
**[04:42] K**
Sorry. I...
**[04:44] K**
I still like you, to be honest.
**[04:47] K**
It doesn't even bother me
when you diss me in public.
**[04:49] K**
I'm just happy you're still talking to me.
**[04:52] K**
I mean, I seriously wanted to be
the one to make you happy... forever.
**[04:57] K**
But...
**[04:59] K**
Hearing you badmouth Mizuhara
doesn't sit right with me.
**[05:03] M**
H-Hey, I wasn't really...
**[05:07] K**
S-Sorry!
**[05:14] K**
*Why did I do that?*
**[05:16] K**
*I'm sure she hates me now.*
**[05:19] K**
*But right now, I just want to see Mizuhara...*
**[05:24] K**
*and apologize to her!*
**[05:31] K**
*Isn't she home yet?*
**[05:32] K**
*Or is she mad at me?*
**[05:35] K**
*Well, duh.*
**[05:37] K**
* I kept pushing her to do things she didn't*
* want to, and then embarrassed her to boot.*
**[05:42] K**
*Why would she ever want to see my face again?*
**[05:48] K**
Mizuhara?
**[05:55] K**
Hey, uh...
**[05:57] K**
I'm sorry. I don't really know what to say.
**[06:00] C**
I'm not mad or anything.
**[06:03] C**
Like I keep saying, I'm a rental girlfriend.
**[06:07] C**
How you choose to deal with me is up to you.
**[06:10] C**
Of course your ex would be more important.
**[06:14] C**
So? Did you manage to get back with her?
**[06:18] K**
I didn't.
**[06:20] K**
Hell, I even went and got on her bad side.
**[06:23] K**
I'm such scum, huh?
**[06:26] K**
Getting all pathetic over
something that's in the past...
**[06:29] K**
I even dragged you into it and hurt you.
**[06:32] K**
I'm so sorry, Mizuhara.
**[06:34] K**
I really don't know what's wrong with me.
**[06:45] C**
It's not pathetic.
**[06:51] C**
Not being able to let go
shows how much you care.
**[06:54] C**
Much better than a relationship
you can easily forget.
**[06:57] K**
Mizuhara?
**[06:58] C**
Do you want to try
continuing with the rentals?
**[07:02] C**
Some nights, you may want to die
if you don't have company,
**[07:05] C**
and some goodbyes can only
be healed by a "See you again."
**[07:08] C**
If you want, I can give you both.
**[07:13] K**
Mizuhara!
**[07:20] I**
Woohoo! It's the ocean!
**[07:23] I**
This is just the best!
**[07:26] Sasa**
One night, two days on the Izu Peninsula!
**[07:28] Sasa**
No better way to get to know one another, eh?
**[07:31] Y**
What's up, man?
**[07:33] K**
Well, uh, I'm just wondering
if I should really even be here.
**[07:37] Y**
Yeah. Same group as last time and all.
**[07:41] K**
Mami-chan probably doesn't
want me around, though.
**[07:43] Y**
You'd be surprised, actually.
**[07:46] (Flashback) Sasa**
We probably shouldn't invite Kazuya, huh?
**[07:49] (Flashback) M**
What? Why?
**[07:53] (Flashback) M**
Kazu-kun and his girlfriend should come along!
**[07:57] (Flashback) M**
It's the beach! It'll be hype!
**[08:00] K**
*Is she not mad at me?*
**[08:03] M**
*Don't worry about it, Kazu-kun.*
**[08:05] K**
*What an angel!*
**[08:08] Y**
So, Kazu-chin,
**[08:09] Y**
you couldn't get Chizuru-chan to come?
**[08:12] K**
Huh? U-Uh, well, this happened
on such short notice, you know.
**[08:16] Y**
You better have made up with her, man.
**[08:18] K**
O-Of course!
***SIGN*** Dear Kinoshita-sama,
Thank you for your patronage.
I haven't received the 17,000 yen
extension fee from the other day.
Please enclose it in the attached envelope
and mail it to me.
(P.S.: I paid the agency for you with my own money.)
From Rent-A-Girlfriend Diamond,
Mizuhara Chizuru
***SIGN*** S
i
g
h
**[08:24] Sign**
How business-like
& bitter
**[08:24] Sign**
This is
textual
violence
**[08:24] (Flashback) K**
Extension fee, right.
**[08:26] (Flashback) K**
I completely forgot.
**[08:28] K**
*Of course she'd be nice to a customer, huh?*
**[08:32] K**
*I can't keep this up forever.*
**[08:36] Y**
Well, it's between the two of you.
**[08:39] Y**
I know just how hard you
fell for Mami-chan, but still,
**[08:42] Y**
you should really treat
your current girlfriend right.
**[08:45] K**
*He doesn't know anything.*
**[08:48] K**
* Of course I'd want to treat her right...*
* if she were really my girlfriend.*
**[08:54] (Flashback) C**
If you want, I can give you both.
**[08:58] K**
*Why did she go out of her way to say that?*
**[09:02] Shi**
Whoa! This place is beautiful!
**[09:06] Sasa**
You're in room number 714.
**[09:08] Sasa**
Change into your swimsuits
and meet up here in ten minutes.
**[09:11] K**
*Mami-chan... in a swimsuit?*
**[09:12] All**
Aye-aye!
**[09:19] K**
*What does she think about me and Mizuhara?*
**[09:24] K**
*Does inviting us mean she doesn't mind us?*
**[09:29] K**
*I need to find out how she really feels.*
**[09:32] K**
*Even if I tell her I broke up with Mizuhara,*
**[09:35] K**
* I'm sure Gran will accept it*
* if I have Mami-chan with me.*
**[09:39] K**
*I need to get with Mami-chan on this trip.*
**[09:43] K**
*I'll leave my aimless rental life here in Izu!*
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Dating another girl within a month?
Is it to get back at me?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** What was her name again?
Chizuko? Tsuruko? I forgot.
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** I can't believe he stood up
to me for her.
***SIGN*** I'll make them break up for sure.
**[10:00] Shi**
The guys are waiting for us, Mami.
**[10:02] Shi**
Oh, talking to a friend?
**[10:04] M**
Nope.
**[10:06] M**
Oh, man! I'm starting to get excited!
**[10:10] M**
I mean, we're at the beach! Let's enjoy this!
**[10:14] Sign**
Izukyu-Shimoda Station
**[10:15] Kawanaka**
Whoa, Perry Road?
**[10:17] Shinbo**
I wanna eat a Shimoda Burger!
**[10:19] Kawa**
Hurry up, Chizuru!
**[10:22] ---**
Oh... Coming.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[10:36] Sign**
How to get back with ex
**[10:37] M**
Kazu-kun.
**[10:40] M**
Well? Enjoying yourself?
**[10:42] K**
Y-Yeah, I'm loving it!
**[10:47] M**
Summer in the first year
of college only comes once.
**[10:49] M**
Not enjoying it would be
an insult to life itself.
**[10:53] Sign**
Stay Cool
**[10:54] Sign**
Stay Cool
**[10:55] Sign**
Stay Cool
**[10:55] K**
*Wait, I'll regret it forever if I don't look.*
**[10:56] Sign**
Stay Cool
**[10:57] Sign**
Stay Cool
**[10:58] M**
Do you want some, too?
**[11:00] K**
Huh? Yeah, sure.
**[11:02] K**
*I would've liked to get two more angles.*
**[11:04] M**
Oh, right.
**[11:06] M**
Sorry about the other day.
**[11:09] M**
We may have been drinking,
but I shouldn't have said all that.
**[11:13] M**
That was insensitive of me.
**[11:15] K**
What? I shouldn't have said what I did—
**[11:17] M**
Nah.
**[11:18] M**
Your girlfriend was absolutely right.
**[11:20] M**
I was being awful.
**[11:23] K**
*I didn't know she was worrying about it.*
**[11:26] K**
*She really is a nice girl.*
**[11:29] M**
We only went out for a month,
but I made so many memories!
**[11:32] K**
Really?
**[11:33] M**
We went to an amusement park,
to Skytree, and to Tokyo Dome.
**[11:38] K**
Yeah.
**[11:39] M**
We even kissed in the heat
of a moment, just the once.
**[11:45] K**
*Her lips were so soft...*
**[11:47] M**
Do you remember?
**[11:48] K**
H-Huh?
**[11:50] M**
We even picked a name for our future kid.
**[11:54] K**
M-Maya, right?
**[11:56] M**
Yeah, Maya!
**[11:58] M**
We took a syllable each from both of our names
**[12:00] M**
and decided to use it whether
we had a boy or a girl.
**[12:04] M**
And when I asked you how many kids you'd like,
**[12:07] M**
you said you wanted enough
to fill up a soccer team.
**[12:10] K**
H-Hey, the more the m-m-merrier, right?
**[12:13] M**
Yeah, but my body has to keep up!
**[12:17] K**
*Keep up? Keep up with what?!*
**[12:20] M**
I'm sure that would've been fun.
**[12:24] M**
But your girlfriend is a nice girl,
and you two seem very in love.
**[12:30] M**
Maya can never be born now, huh?
**[12:35] K**
*Mami-chan?*
**[12:37] K**
* It's not what you think.*
* Mizuhara's a rental girlfriend.*
**[12:41] K**
*I'm paying her to be with me.*
**[12:44] K**
*She and I have no future together.*
**[12:46] K**
*I want to be with you...*
**[12:49] K**
Hey!
**[12:51] K**
The truth is,
**[12:52] K**
Chizuru and I are really...
**[12:55] Shinbo**
Huh?
**[12:56] Shinbo**
Imai-san?
**[12:57] Imai**
Shinbo-chan?
**[13:06] Y**
What's up? You know each other?
**[13:08] Shinbo**
Yeah, we're in international comms together.
**[13:11] Imai**
Fancy running into you here!
**[13:12] Shinbo**
I guess we both decided to
take a post-exam holiday.
**[13:13] K**
*What's Mizuhara doing here?!*
**[13:15] K**
*Wait, "Mizuhara"?*
**[13:17] K**
*No, that's Ichinose!*
**[13:19] S**
I know the other two from literature.
Kawanaka-san and... Ichihara-san?
**[13:24] C**
It's Ichinose.
**[13:25] S**
Oh, sorry.
**[13:26] K**
*Nobody's realized that Ichinose is Mizuhara?*
**[13:29] S**
Wait, don't Kazuya and
Ichinose-san know each other?
**[13:33] K**
What? Oh, uh...
**[13:35] C**
It's our first time speaking,
isn't it, Kazuya-san?
**[13:40] K**
N-Nice to meet you.
***SIGN*** That's some pressure...
**[13:43] Y**
I don't believe it!
**[13:44] Y**
I mean, are you really...
**[13:46] K**
*B-Busted?!*
**[13:49] Y**
...wearing glasses at the beach?!
**[13:50] K**
*His brain's what's busted!*
**[13:51] C**
Let's go, Yoko.
**[13:53] Shinbo**
Yeah, okay.
**[13:54] Shinbo**
Sorry, see you later.
**[13:56] Imai**
No worries. Later.
**[13:59] K**
*Thank goodness.*
**[14:01] K**
*She must've been freaking out, too.*
**[14:04] K**
*Mizuhara Chizuru's got nerves of steel.*
**[14:09] M**
Kazu-kun, Kazu-kun.
**[14:12] M**
What were you about to say?
**[14:15] M**
You two are really... what?
**[14:19] K**
O-Oh, that wasn't...
**[14:21] M**
I wanna know.
**[14:24] M**
Tell me.
**[14:25] M**
Tell me the truth about
you and your girlfriend.
**[14:30] K**
W-Well, the thing is...
**[14:33] Y**
Kazuya, we're playing to
see who goes shopping.
**[14:35] K**
C-Coming.
**[14:36] K**
Sorry.
**[14:39] All**
Rock-paper-scissors!
**[14:41] K**
*I suck so much.*
**[14:45] K**
*I need to tell Mami-chan the truth
if I want to know how she really feels.*
**[14:45] Sign**
Gloom
***SIGN*** Racks his brain in the restroom a lot
**[14:50] K**
* But if I tell them about*
* the rental girlfriend thing...*
**[14:53] Y**
I'm so sorry I let this happen, Nagomi-san!
**[14:54] Sasa**
I feel you, bro.
**[14:54] Sign**
Pretending they
heard nothing
**[14:57] M**
Y-Yeah, well, you *are* a virgin.
**[15:01] M**
And virgins gonna virgin.
**[15:02] K**
*I wouldn't be able to live after that!*
**[15:06] K**
Oh, sorry, I forgot to lock the door.
**[15:15] C**
What are you playing at?
Didn't you agree to stay away from me?!
**[15:17] K**
Why are you in Shimoda?
**[15:19] C**
Right back at you!
**[15:21] C**
My friends wanted to hit the beach,
and I was forced to tag along.
**[15:24] C**
So, what do you want?
**[15:25] K**
Um...
**[15:26] C**
I'm not lending you any money.
**[15:28] K**
What do you think I am? That's not it.
**[15:31] C**
Then what?
**[15:32] K**
Why did you say what you did last time?
**[15:36] C**
I didn't mean anything by it.
**[15:38] C**
You seemed to be down in the dumps,
**[15:41] C**
so I told you it was okay to rent a girlfriend
to heal after getting dumped, is all.
**[15:46] K**
Oh...
**[15:47] K**
* So she was only saying that*
* as a rental girlfriend.*
**[15:50] K**
*But still, she's definitely a nice girl.*
**[15:53] K**
That's a relief, then.
**[15:55] K**
Well, uh, I'm getting pretty cozy
with Mami-chan right now.
**[16:00] K**
I might actually have a chance.
**[16:03] C**
Really? Good for you.
**[16:05] K**
You were just a rental girlfriend,
so I did think it'd be weird to say this...
**[16:11] K**
But, hey, we're Wednesday partners and all,
and you've been so nice to me.
**[16:16] K**
I was a little worried you might take
offense if I got back with Mami-chan.
**[16:24] K**
Man, I really can't thank you enough...
**[16:27] C**
Let's get one thing straight!
**[16:28] C**
Me and you are rental girlfriend and client!
**[16:31] C**
I have zero interest in you!
**[16:32] C**
I was just being nice to you out of pity!
Does your brain misinterpret everything?!
**[16:35] C**
Don't come talking to me about crap like that!
Have you no self-preservation instincts?!
**[16:41] C**
Talking to you fries my brain...
**[16:45] K**
Hey, that's going too far.
**[16:47] K**
I was trying to express my thanks.
**[16:48] M**
Kazu-kun?
**[16:53] Sign**
What now?
**[16:53] K**
Hey!
**[16:53] Sign**
You go!
**[16:54] Sign**
What now?
**[16:54] ---**
Are you in there?
**[16:54] Sign**
What now?
**[16:54] C**
You go! What other choice do we have?!
**[16:55] Sign**
What now?
**[16:55] Sign**
What other choice
do we have?!
**[16:55] Sign**
What now?
**[16:55] Sign**
What now?
**[16:57] K**
H-Hey. What brings you here?
**[17:00] M**
I thought I'd help you with shopping.
**[17:02] M**
Is someone else inside? I heard voices...
**[17:05] K**
Nah, nobody! I-I was on the phone!
**[17:09] M**
Liar. You left your phone back on the table.
**[17:15] K**
*I don't have it!*
**[17:21] M**
Sheesh, boys are such lousy liars.
**[17:25] M**
Especially you, Kazu-kun.
**[17:27] K**
*I'm done!*
**[17:28] K**
*If she sees Ichinose in there,*
**[17:31] K**
* she'll realize that she and Mizuhara*
* are the same person!*
***SIGN*** Same Person
**[17:46] C**
We meet again. It's me, Mizuhara Chizuru.
**[17:49] M**
Th-The girlfriend?
**[17:52] Y**
Chizuru-san?!
**[17:54] Bo**
*Venus!*
**[17:55] Y**
Y-You were here?
**[17:58] C**
Y-Yes.
**[18:00] Y**
Why are you barefoot? Where are your shoes?
**[18:03] C**
I left them at the beach.
**[18:04] Y**
Ah, so you can be forgetful at times?
**[18:07] K**
Wait, why'd you guys even come here?
**[18:10] Y**
We got extra orders!
**[18:11] Y**
C'mon, Kazuya! You should've
told me you invited her!
**[18:16] K**
Yeah, I did.
**[18:17] S**
Huh? But wasn't she supposed
to be busy with something?
**[18:23] K**
V-Visiting family!
**[18:25] K**
She's from Shimoda, you see.
**[18:27] K**
A-And she got some free time.
**[18:30] K**
So I was like, wanna meet up?
**[18:32] Y**
Really?
**[18:33] C**
Y-Yes, something like that.
**[18:36] Y**
Kazuya, what were you and her
doing in the restroom?
**[18:41] S**
Were you doing her? Is that it?!
**[18:44] K**
U-Uh, no, nothing...
**[18:46] Y**
Are you insane?
**[18:47] Y**
I told you your sex life would be ruined
if you lost her virginity to her, didn't I?!
**[18:51] S**
No sex until she's confirmed
your partner-for-life!
**[18:54] K**
Why are you two so obsessed with this?!
**[18:56] Y**
Listen, just don't do it!
**[18:58] Y**
Don't do *her*!
**[18:59] K**
So scary...
**[19:05] M**
I'm glad you're here. I've been
wanting to apologize about last time.
**[19:09] M**
I'm sorry.
**[19:10] C**
Oh, I'm sorry about what I said, too.
**[19:15] M**
Oh, shoot! I need to make a phone call!
**[19:17] Y**
Sure.
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** This is a trip with friends, y'know?
Who invites their SO?
Trying to show off to me?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** This is why virgins are
so damn cringey.
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** "We meet again," my ass!
I never wanna see your face again!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Die in a fire, stupid couple!
**[19:25] G**
Wow, you're cute.
**[19:29] G**
S-Sorry! Never mind!
**[19:37] K**
What?
**[19:38] C**
I'm leaving. Think up some excuse.
**[19:41] K**
Huh? Already?
**[19:43] C**
We can't risk it anymore.
**[19:45] K**
You're the one who showed up as Mizuhara.
**[19:48] C**
What choice did I have?
**[19:49] C**
Besides, we could've avoided all this if
you'd just told them we'd broken up already!
**[19:55] M**
What, sneaking off to talk?
**[19:58] M**
You two are so lovey-dovey.
**[20:00] M**
Come on, let's go.
**[20:03] Sasa**
So you're from here, huh, Chizuru-chan?
**[20:07] Imai**
Any tourist recommendations?
**[20:09] C**
Huh? Uh...
**[20:11] K**
Sh-She was a sheltered rich girl,
and she's still a little frail because of it!
**[20:16] K**
She doesn't know much about
hangout spots and stuff.
**[20:19] Y**
Is that so?
**[20:21] C**
Y-Yes... Cough.
**[20:24] S**
You *are* really fair-skinned...
**[20:26] Imai**
Control your eyes, dude.
**[20:28] Sasa**
So how'd you two end up meeting, then?
**[20:31] K**
I-I randomly hit on her in Shibuya!
**[20:34] S**
Wow, you were surprisingly easy to win over!
**[20:37] C**
I-I guess...
**[20:39] Sign**
How many more damned lies
are you gonna tell?!
**[20:42] K**
*No way. My nerves can't handle this.*
**[20:46] K**
I'm gonna go wash off all this sand.
**[20:48] C**
*He's running away?!*
**[20:52] G1**
Check out that girl with the black hair!
**[20:54] G2**
The one in the pink bikini? She's super hot!
**[20:57] G3**
Think she has a boyfriend?
**[20:58] G4**
I'm so jealous.
**[21:00] K**
*Well, yeah.*
**[21:03] K**
*She's a top-ranked beauty in anybody's eyes.*
**[21:05] K**
*Way out of my league.*
**[21:09] K**
* And I made her pretend*
* to be my girlfriend again.*
**[21:12] K**
* Paying her might not get me*
* off the hook this time.*
**[21:16] K**
*Forgive me, Mizuhara.*
**[21:18] K**
*Once this trip's over, I'll tell them.*
**[21:21] K**
*I'll tell Gran and these guys that we broke up.*
**[21:25] K**
*I bet Mami-chan's totally disgusted with me.*
**[21:28] K**
* Who calls their girlfriend*
* to a trip with friends?*
**[21:31] M**
Kazu-kun!
**[21:34] K**
Mami-chan?
**[21:35] M**
I lost my bracelet.
**[21:38] K**
What? That sucks!
**[21:39] M**
Yeah! It was really expensive!
**[21:42] M**
It should still be around here.
**[21:44] K**
Y-Yeah...
**[21:47] K**
Whoa.
**[21:50] K**
Awfully clumsy today, eh?
**[21:55] K**
Hey, wai—
**[22:03] Imai**
Are you listening?
**[22:05] C**
I-I am, sorry.
**[22:07] Imai**
I'm amazed you let your boyfriend
go on a trip with girls.
**[22:12] Imai**
I could never.
**[22:14] Shimae**
You're too possessive, Miharu.
**[22:18] C**
Well,
**[22:21] C**
I trust Kazuya-san.
***SIGN*** Wha?!
***SIGN*** W
e
l
c
o
m
e
♥
***SIGN*** You're so
childish
***SIGN*** Puts men
to shame
***SIGN*** Already a chief
at her young age
***SIGN*** Sensei!
***SIGN*** I need your help
with homework!
**[23:57] K**
The beach! A field of dreams!
The adventure of a summer!
**[24:01] C**
What?
**[24:01] K**
Sorry, Mizuhara.
**[24:03] K**
I might be taking the next step to adulthood.
**[24:06] C**
What are you talking about?
**[24:07] M**
Hello, Kazu-kun!
**[24:09] M**
Wait, what?
**[24:10] C**
He's not listening. Busy taking the
next step to adulthood, apparently.
**[24:13] M**
Gross.
**[24:14] C**
Huh?
**[24:15] M**
Nothing! Let's move on!
**[24:17] M**
On the next episode of *Rent-a-Girlfriend*:
**[24:19] C**
"Friend...
**[24:20] M**
...and Girlfriend"!
**[24:22] K**
Little Kazuya's finally gonna make it...
***SIGN*** "Friend and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] C**
He's still going on about that?
# E4 - Friend and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GYZJNK2MR/friend-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:00] Sign**
April
**[00:01] (Flashback) K**
Huh? A girl?
**[00:03] (Flashback) Sasa**
Oh, there she is. Over here.
**[00:13] (Flashback) M**
Nice to meet you. I'm Nanami Mami.
**[00:17] K**
* From the bottom of my heart,*
* I felt she was the one.*
**[00:21] (Flashback) Sasa**
This guy's a virgin.
**[00:23] (Flashback) K**
Wait, what? Did you have
to introduce me like that?
**[00:27] (Flashback) K**
I was training to be a priest
until last week, you see.
***SIGN*** Favorite Comeback (70 points)
**[00:30] (Flashback) M**
What? Really?
**[00:32] (Flashback) M**
That's kinda cute.
**[00:38] (Flashback) K**
Please go out with me!
**[00:42] (Flashback) M**
Sure.
**[00:46] (Flashback) M**
Let's go steady.
***SIGN*** Look at the time... Sorry, I'm getting sleepy.
***SIGN*** I'm sorry for
keeping you up!
Goodnight!
***SIGN*** I'm sorry for
keeping you up!
Goodnight!
***SIGN*** Today
***SIGN*** If you're free over the
weekend, would you like
to go on a date?
***SIGN*** Read
***SIGN*** Read
***SIGN*** If you're free over the
weekend, would you like
to go on a date?
***SIGN*** Read
***SIGN*** I'm free
on Sunday!
Let's go!
**[01:03] (Flashback) K**
H-Hey, uh...
**[01:05] (Flashback) K**
I know I'm not used to
going on dates and stuff.
**[01:08] (Flashback) K**
Like I said, I've never
had a girlfriend before.
**[01:13] (Flashback) K**
Sorry.
**[01:14] (Flashback) M**
It's the same for me.
**[01:16] (Flashback) M**
I had two relationships in high school,
but they both ended almost immediately.
**[01:22] (Flashback) M**
I'm not that great with boys, really.
**[01:26] (Flashback) K**
Mami-chan?
**[01:28] (Flashback) M**
So, you know...
**[01:33] (Flashback) M**
We're both sailing in the same leaky boat.
**[01:37] K**
*I'm gonna be there for her.*
**[01:40] K**
*I'm gonna make her happy... for life.*
**[01:49] (Flashback) M**
I had lots of fun today.
**[01:51] (Flashback) M**
Bye-bye, Kazu-kun!
**[02:01] C**
Well,
**[02:03] C**
I trust Kazuya-san.
**[02:19] M**
Forgive me, Kazu-kun.
**[02:23] M**
I couldn't control myself anymore.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
***SIGN*** "Friend and Girlfriend"
**[03:58] M**
S-Sorry! Just forget about that!
**[04:00] M**
Act normally when we're
with the others, okay?
**[04:06] M**
Hey, I found my bracelet!
**[04:15] Imai**
Hey, your face looks a bit flushed.
**[04:19] C**
Oh, I'm just feeling kind of warm.
**[04:22] M**
Your turn, Kibe-chan.
**[04:23] Y**
All right! What are my options here?
**[04:30] (Flashback) M**
Forgive me, Kazu-kun.
**[04:32] (Flashback) M**
I couldn't control myself anymore.
**[04:37] K**
*Like hell I could forget that!*
**[04:39] K**
* She couldn't control herself?*
* So she kissed me?*
**[04:41] K**
*Doesn't that mean she likes me?!*
**[04:44] K**
* It looked like it was all over*
* when Mizuhara showed up,*
**[04:46] K**
* but what if it only fanned*
* Mami-chan's flames even more?*
**[04:49] K**
*This is it!*
***SIGN*** She Wants Me Back!!!
**[04:50] K**
*She wants me back!*
**[04:52] C**
Kazuya-san!
**[04:55] M**
Let's pick up where we left off.
**[04:57] K**
Not even in death shall we part.
***SIGN*** Scandalous!
***SIGN*** Too
Scandalous!
***SIGN*** Nagomi Sake
**[05:04] Sign**
Calling...
**[05:06] K**
Sorry, gotta take this.
**[05:09] C**
* Ugh, I might really be*
* coming down with a cold.*
**[05:14] K**
Hello?
**[05:15] N**
*Gah! My ships all sank!*
**[05:18] N**
Hard mode is such hell!
I spent 30,000 yen on the gacha, too!
***SIGN*** Kinoshita-san, please don't use
a tablet holder on your bed table...
**[05:22] N**
*My Shimakaze... My Ikazuchi!*
**[05:23] K**
Oh, that's too bad. Later.
**[05:26] N**
*Whoa, hold up, Kazuya.*
**[05:28] K**
What is it?
**[05:29] N**
*I'm going to be discharged next week.*
**[05:33] N**
*All the tests are finally done.*
**[05:35] N**
Now I can come see Chizuru whenever I want.
**[05:40] K**
That's great!
**[05:41] N**
*Bye... Gah!*
**[05:43] K**
O-Okay...
**[05:47] K**
*Discharged, huh?*
**[05:48] K**
*I'm glad it wasn't anything major.*
**[05:52] K**
*But... I've been deceiving Gran all this time.*
**[05:57] Imai**
Chizuru-san, is your place, like,
**[06:00] Imai**
some really huge mansion?
**[06:02] C**
Huh? I-I couldn't say...
**[06:06] Sasa**
It's probably in a neighborhood
full of mansions, too.
**[06:08] Shimae**
I'd wanna see that.
**[06:10] C**
I-It's pretty far away, though.
**[06:13] Shimae**
Where in Tokyo do you live?
**[06:15] Imai**
An apartment in a skyscraper?
**[06:17] Sasa**
Or, like, a fancy standalone house?
**[06:19] C**
U-Uh...
**[06:21] Imai**
Why don't we all hang out at
her place when we get back?
**[06:25] C**
I-I don't know...
**[06:29] Y**
Cut it out. You're putting her on the spot.
**[06:33] Imai**
You think it's a good idea, right, Kazuya?
**[06:36] K**
W-Well...
**[06:48] K**
*Sorry I've been lying to you, Gran!*
**[06:52] K**
* But I'll introduce you to*
* my real girlfriend soon!*
**[06:55] K**
* This fake relationship*
* with Mizuhara ends now.*
**[06:59] K**
*Thanks for everything, Mizuhara.*
**[07:02] K**
Th-The thing is...
**[07:05] K**
Chizuru and I were actually
talking about breaking up.
**[07:08] K**
So that's kind of an awkward
question to answer.
**[07:12] K**
I-I know it's not a great time
to bring this up, but you know.
**[07:15] K**
Right, Chizuru?
**[07:22] C**
Th-That's right.
**[07:24] S**
W-Wait, why?!
**[07:26] C**
W-We just kinda got the blues after
a while. You know how it goes.
**[07:32] Sasa**
Well, it's between the two of you.
**[07:34] Imai**
It's not our place to say anything.
**[07:37] K**
*Th-This is for the best.*
**[07:39] K**
* I said I'd leave my aimless rental*
* girlfriend life here in Izu!*
**[07:50] M**
Kazu-kun!
**[07:53] Sasa**
What's wrong with you, dude?!
**[07:56] Y**
Kazu-chin, you ain't supposed to let
your dick dictate your love life.
**[08:01] Sasa**
Calm down, Kibe!
**[08:04] K**
What makes you think you can
just sock me like that?!
**[08:08] Y**
Now you've done it, jerk!
**[08:10] K**
Your balding ass is the one that started it!
**[08:13] Y**
Who's balding?!
**[08:15] Y**
My hairline's just a little shy, is all!
**[08:17] K**
Yeah, that's called balding!
**[08:18] Y**
Oh, it's on, you total nitwit!
**[08:21] K**
Say what?!
**[08:22] K**
O-Ow... Wait, s-sorry!
**[08:24] Imai**
Stop it!
**[08:25] Sasa**
Knock it off, you two!
**[08:27] M**
Don't hurt him, Kibe-chan!
**[08:29] Y**
I'm so disappointed in you, Kazu-chin!
**[08:31] Y**
When did you become such
a self-centered dirt bag?!
**[08:35] Y**
Don't think I haven't noticed you
fawning over Mami-chan! Blues, my ass!
**[08:39] Y**
I bet Chizuru-san just dumped you
because you're being so wishy-washy!
**[08:44] Y**
Yes, your brain's a dumpster fire, but at
least make it burn for your current flame!
**[08:47] Y**
If you can't treat the girl who chose to
be with you right, you're a lost cause!
***SIGN*** Let's break up, okay?
**[08:56] K**
What would...
**[08:58] K**
What would you know?
**[09:01] K**
You don't know shit!
**[09:04] K**
You have no idea how much I liked Mami-chan,
**[09:06] K**
or how hurt I was when she dumped me!
**[09:10] Sasa**
Stop talking, Kazuya!
**[09:12] S**
Chizuru-san's right there!
**[09:15] Y**
You're no better, Mami-chan.
**[09:18] Y**
You know Kazu-chin's a fool.
**[09:20] Y**
He jumps to conclusions.
**[09:23] Y**
Could you stop leading on a guy you dumped?
**[09:31] M**
I wasn't trying to.
**[09:36] K**
Kibe, you jerk!
**[09:37] Sasa**
Kazuya!
**[09:39] Sasa**
Chizuru-san, you should
probably leave for the day.
**[09:42] C**
I-I know.
**[09:51] Sasa**
Kazuya.
**[09:53] K**
Restroom.
**[10:00] Y**
* If you can't treat the girl who chose to*
* be with you right, you're a lost cause!*
**[10:07] C**
You did well.
**[10:12] K**
Mizuhara?
**[10:14] C**
You did nothing wrong.
**[10:17] C**
They don't know the full story.
Of course they don't get it.
**[10:23] C**
Anyway, are you okay? Does it hurt?
**[10:25] K**
N-No.
**[10:29] K**
I'll make a booking for next week.
**[10:32] K**
No actual date. Just tell the agency we went
to eat sashimi in Shimoda or something.
**[10:37] K**
And then we're done.
**[10:40] K**
Gran's getting discharged next week.
**[10:43] K**
She just called me.
**[10:45] K**
We don't need to go visit her
every Wednesday anymore.
**[10:49] C**
That's good to hear.
**[10:51] K**
Yeah.
**[10:52] C**
My grandmom's getting
discharged next week, too.
**[10:56] K**
Really?
**[10:57] C**
So it's the perfect time to end this.
**[11:03] C**
It won't take people long to
forget that we were ever a thing.
**[11:09] K**
That was a pathetic display
I put on back there, huh?
**[11:12] K**
I feel bad about just how
much trouble I've caused you.
**[11:16] K**
Sorry.
**[11:19] C**
Hey, you came clean about the "breakup."
**[11:21] C**
That's step one toward moving on.
**[11:25] C**
No matter what the others made of it,
**[11:27] C**
I saw it as a bold move.
**[11:33] C**
I guess you *can* be a man if you try.
**[11:40] C**
Goodbye, then.
**[11:42] K**
Y-Yeah.
**[11:44] C**
Can I keep these sandals as a gift?
**[11:46] K**
Sure.
**[11:48] C**
Thanks.
**[11:50] K**
It must've sucked for you, huh?
**[11:54] K**
Having to play the girlfriend
of trash like me.
**[12:01] K**
Ow!
**[12:02] C**
Sheesh. Pull yourself together.
**[12:06] C**
This is my job.
**[12:11] C**
It was fun.
**[12:13] C**
I had fun, really.
**[12:17] K**
Wow.
**[12:20] K**
You're something else.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[12:35] C**
Dumbass.
**[12:39] C**
*Yikes.*
**[12:41] C**
*And all my stuff's still in the restroom there...*
**[12:45] Y**
Chizuru-san.
**[12:47] C**
Kibe-san?
**[12:49] Y**
Do you have time to chat?
**[12:54] K**
She showed up at noon, so two hours?
**[12:57] K**
Add to that the train fare to Shimoda...
**[13:00] K**
Twenty-five thousand yen! That's a lot!
**[13:02] K**
This always burns a hole in my wallet.
**[13:06] K**
* But given all I put her through,*
* even twice that wouldn't make up for it.*
**[13:15] K**
Damn that Kibe...
**[13:17] K**
Who punches a guy before
getting the full story?
**[13:20] K**
Just how undeserving does
he think I am of Mizuhara?!
**[13:24] K**
I know, I know!
**[13:26] K**
*Well, I did show her off to him a lot.*
**[13:30] K**
You reap what you sow, I guess.
**[13:34] K**
*You're so stupid, Kibe.*
**[13:36] K**
* You should know there's no way Mizuhara*
* would go out with me for real.*
**[13:41] K**
*You just don't get it, man.*
**[13:45] Y**
Can I drop the formalities?
**[13:48] C**
Y-Yes, go ahead.
**[13:51] K**
*What? Kibe and Mizuhara?!*
**[13:54] K**
*What are they doing by themselves?*
**[13:56] K**
*And things seem kinda awkward!*
***SIGN*** Lives by the motto of
"Every cutie is probably
taken anyway, so might
as well go for broke."
**[13:59] K**
*Wait, is he asking her out?*
**[14:04] K**
*Yeah, no.*
**[14:07] Y**
Are you and Kazuya really breaking up?
**[14:10] C**
W-We are.
**[14:13] Y**
Oh.
**[14:15] Y**
I've known him since we were kids.
**[14:18] Y**
I've watched him his entire life,
including what a flop he is with the ladies.
**[14:22] Y**
Well, I almost gave up on him when he got
rejected three times in one month, though.
**[14:27] Y**
By the same girl, no less.
**[14:28] K**
*Why bring that up now?!*
**[14:31] Y**
So I honestly couldn't believe my eyes
when he showed up with a cutie like you.
**[14:38] Y**
He's trash, isn't he?
**[14:40] Y**
He's a wishy-washy moron who always
needs others to clean up his messes,
**[14:44] Y**
but he still believes everything
will work out for him.
**[14:48] K**
*Hey! Tell him he's wrong!*
**[14:50] Y**
But sometimes, I think it's a real
talent to be so stupidly optimistic.
**[15:01] Y**
Once, in grade school,
**[15:03] Y**
our class was growing morning
glories over the summer.
**[15:07] Sign**
Kinoshita
**[15:07] Sign**
Sato
**[15:07] Sign**
Yamada
**[15:07] Y**
But I knocked his planter over by accident.
**[15:10] Y**
I couldn't tell where the
seeds had flown off to.
**[15:13] Y**
I just grabbed the dirt lying
around and put it back.
**[15:17] Y**
Amazingly, his sprouted first.
**[15:20] Y**
It was clearly just a weed,
**[15:23] Y**
but he was adamant that
it was a morning glory.
**[15:26] Y**
The teacher tried to stop him,
**[15:28] Y**
but he showed up first
every morning to water it.
**[15:31] Sign**
Super green
**[15:31] Sign**
Super big
**[15:31] Y**
And he even kept a journal for it.
**[15:35] Y**
What a moron, right?
**[15:36] C**
Absolutely.
**[15:38] Y**
I felt bad about the whole thing,
**[15:41] Y**
and decided to apologize to
him once summer break ended.
**[15:45] Y**
But then...
**[15:48] Y**
What do you think happened?
**[15:51] Y**
The plant blossomed.
**[15:53] Sign**
Kinoshita
**[15:53] Y**
Into a flower prettier than anyone else's.
**[15:56] Y**
It was a rare flower called
"Hibiscus t-something-num."
**[15:56] Sign**
Well
Grown!!
**[15:57] Sign**
Gold
Medal
**[16:00] Y**
It won him the gold medal
in our research project.
**[16:03] Y**
He was sad because it wasn't a morning glory,
***SIGN*** Gah!
***SIGN*** The heck kinda flower is this?!
**[16:08] Y**
but I was mad jealous of that flower.
**[16:12] Y**
It never would've bloomed if he'd given
up and stopped watering the plant.
**[16:17] Y**
Reality's always out to grind us down.
**[16:21] Y**
The rent's through the roof,
**[16:22] Y**
the neighborhood strays always
poop by your front door,
**[16:26] Y**
the manga you love goes out
with a whimper, and stuff.
**[16:31] Y**
But you know what?
**[16:32] Y**
When you let reality win and
stop dreaming, you die inside.
**[16:40] Y**
When you stood up for Kazu-chin at the pub,
**[16:43] Y**
I thought he'd finally found
someone who noticed his positives.
**[16:48] Y**
I don't know what happened
between the two of you...
**[16:52] Y**
but if you've just grown
sick of him being a dumbass,
**[16:56] Y**
could you give him another chance?
**[16:59] Y**
If he ever pisses you off,
I'll beat him up for you.
**[17:04] Y**
He's not a bad guy, honestly.
**[17:07] Y**
In the end, I know he'll make
sure you don't regret it.
**[17:11] Sign**
Ferry Ride
**[17:12] Y**
Oh, here. I bought these
at the convenience store.
**[17:15] Y**
I figured you two needed some alone time.
**[17:19] C**
Oh, I couldn't possibly accept them!
**[17:21] Y**
Don't worry about it. Let me do this for you.
**[17:25] Y**
My best bud landed the best girl, but I'd
done nothing to congratulate you two.
***SIGN*** Yikes!!
**[17:33] Y**
Kazuya?
**[17:37] Bo**
He's running?!
**[17:40] K**
Hey, I'm sorry...
**[17:42] K**
I'm sorry I hit you earlier!
***SIGN*** So
lame
**[17:45] Y**
Shut it, you dolt.
**[17:47] Y**
Well, I'll leave you two to it.
**[17:49] K**
Hey, wai—
**[17:52] K**
*A-Awkward!*
**[17:55] C**
This one's yours.
**[17:57] K**
R-Right.
**[17:59] K**
Mizuhara, uh...
**[18:01] C**
I'll go.
**[18:04] C**
I can't say no after that speech he gave.
**[18:07] C**
If it's just us on the ferry, we won't
have to worry about putting on an act.
**[18:10] K**
A-Are you sure? What about your friends?
**[18:13] C**
I've been gone two hours now.
**[18:16] C**
At this point, all I can do is call them
and say I left because I felt sick.
**[18:21] K**
Oh... Sorry again.
**[18:24] C**
But this really is the last time.
**[18:27] C**
Kibe-san doesn't know our situation,
**[18:31] C**
so he'll accept it if you tell him we
talked it out and decided to break up.
**[18:35] K**
Y-Yeah, you're right.
**[18:38] C**
It's the last time.
After this, we're done.
**[18:45] K**
Y-You okay?
**[18:47] K**
Are you actually sick?
**[18:49] C**
I'm fine. It'll go away after a night's rest.
**[18:53] C**
I'm more than happy doing this
to help get your story straight.
**[18:57] C**
I don't want this whole thing
hanging over future jobs.
***SIGN*** Sorry,
seriously
**[19:02] K**
Sorry... I didn't expect it
to turn into such a big deal.
**[19:06] C**
Like I said, you did nothing wrong.
**[19:11] C**
You can't get over your ex, right?
**[19:14] C**
Then go get her back with all you've got.
**[19:17] C**
If there's something you want, you have
to go all-out to claim it for yourself.
**[19:22] C**
Life's more fun that way.
**[19:26] K**
Mizuhara?
**[19:27] C**
Anyway, I'll be inside.
**[19:32] K**
*Thank you, Mizuhara.*
**[19:34] K**
*You've given me courage.*
**[19:36] K**
*Once I get off this ferry,*
**[19:38] K**
*I'm gonna ask Mami-chan out!*
**[19:50] K**
I'll clean up the rest of this mess myself.
**[19:53] K**
I'll talk to everyone and
make sure they get it.
**[19:57] K**
Sorry you had to do all this for us.
**[20:00] K**
Why does the review scale only go up to
five? I'd give you ten stars if I could!
**[20:05] K**
Oh, and I won't talk to you at college.
**[20:07] K**
I'll try to avoid you while taking
out the trash and stuff, too.
**[20:11] K**
And I won't rent you anymore.
**[20:14] K**
I won't rent Mizuhara Chizuru out anymore.
**[20:23] C**
Your phone's ringing.
**[20:25] K**
O-Oh, it is.
**[20:27] C**
Sorry, could you leave me alone?
**[20:30] K**
O-Okay.
***SIGN*** LIVE audio...
**[20:35] ---**
Mami-chan?
**[20:37] K**
Hello?
**[20:39] M**
*Kazu-kun? You free to talk?*
**[20:41] K**
Yeah, for a bit.
**[20:43] M**
*Wow, it's so loud there. What are you doing?*
**[20:46] K**
I... I'm just outdoors.
**[20:49] M**
*I want to talk. Can we meet now?*
**[20:55] M**
*Kazu-kun?*
**[20:56] K**
N-Not right now, but in a bit, sure.
**[21:00] M**
*How long do you need?*
**[21:01] K**
Ten minutes? Fifteen, maybe?
**[21:04] M**
*Got it.*
**[21:05] M**
I'll be waiting here the whole time.
**[21:08] K**
Wh-Where are you?
**[21:10] K**
The hotel lobby? Just outside?
**[21:13] M**
The pool.
**[21:15] M**
*The hotel's swimming pool.*
**[21:18] M**
I'm waiting all by myself.
**[21:20] M**
*And I'll wait till you get here.*
**[21:24] M**
*Are you listening, Kazu-kun?*
**[21:26] K**
Y-Yeah, I am.
**[21:30] K**
What floor is that?
**[21:34] K**
Fourth floor? Got it.
**[21:36] K**
I'll be there for sure.
**[21:51] G**
Someone just fell off!
**[21:52] G**
What?!
**[21:53] W**
A girl fell!
**[21:54] G**
Passenger overboard! Passenger overboard!
**[21:55] G**
You okay?!
**[21:56] G**
Is she gonna be okay?
**[21:57] W**
It was the girl who was just here.
**[21:59] W**
She was wearing a white
top and had long hair.
**[22:17] Sign**
Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Wha?!
***SIGN*** W
e
l
c
o
m
e
♥
***SIGN*** You're so
childish
***SIGN*** Puts men
to shame
***SIGN*** Already a chief
at her young age
***SIGN*** Sensei!
***SIGN*** I need your help
with homework!
**[23:57] C**
What's wrong with you?
Why would you jump off like that?
**[24:00] K**
It was just a natural reaction.
**[24:02] M**
Boys will be boys. Of course he'd react.
**[24:05] K**
Uh... Why does it sound like
innuendo when she says it?
**[24:08] C**
God. Go get your lights punched out again.
**[24:12] M**
Fight, Kazu-kun!
**[24:14] C**
You're heartless, Mami-chan!
**[24:15] C**
On the next episode of *Rent-a-Girlfriend*:
**[24:17] K**
"Hot Springs...
**[24:18] C**
...and Girlfriend."
**[24:19] M**
It's the hot springs episode
everybody's been waiting for.
**[24:21] K**
Is it gonna have a scene with
Mizuhara and me bathing?!
***SIGN*** "Hot Springs and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] M**
Nobody wants to see you
in the nude, Kazu-kun.
# E5 - Hot Springs and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GR0XNW1VY/hot-springs-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:16] K**
*Mizuhara Chizuru is just a rental girlfriend.*
**[00:19] K**
*A fake one who won't last,*
**[00:22] K**
* and one you're not allowed*
* to really fall for.*
**[00:30] K**
*But... But I...*
**[00:33] K**
*Mizuhara!*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
***SIGN*** "Hot Springs and Girlfriend"
**[02:20] C**
Where am I?
**[02:22] C**
Oh, right. I fell off the ferry...
**[02:34] (Flashback) K**
Mizuhara!
**[02:37] C**
He jumped in to save me?
**[02:41] C**
This keeps getting worse!
**[02:44] C**
Not only can I not take care of myself,
I even put my client in danger!
**[02:49] C**
Hey, are you okay?
**[02:51] C**
Huh?
**[02:53] C**
Hey, wake up!
**[02:55] C**
You're kidding, right?! Come on!
**[03:00] C**
Quit playing around! Wake up, come on!
**[03:04] C**
S-Someone help!
**[03:13] C**
What was it... Pump the chest thirty times?
**[03:18] C**
What are you playing at?!
**[03:21] C**
* I told you, how you deal*
* with me is up to you!*
**[03:24] C**
* Why put yourself at risk like this when*
* I'm not even your real girlfriend?*
**[03:28] C**
How stupid are you?!
**[03:31] C**
I keep telling you,
I'm just a rental girlfriend!
**[03:41] (Flashback) Y**
He's not a bad guy, honestly.
**[03:43] (Flashback) N**
How could I ever be angry with
the lady who did fall for you?
**[03:53] Radio**
*Two people, seemingly a college
couple, fell off the ferry!*
***SIGN*** Ferry Pier
**[03:56] Radio**
*The male was wearing an orange T-shirt!*
**[04:01] Imai**
Mami!
**[04:02] Imai**
It's Kazuya!
**[04:06] K**
*Crap... I'm fading.*
**[04:09] K**
*Did I die?*
**[04:12] K**
*I thought I could do it.*
**[04:14] K**
* I guess real life isn't as*
* easy as movies or manga.*
**[04:19] K**
*Sorry, Gran.*
**[04:21] K**
*I never got to introduce you to a nice girl.*
**[04:25] K**
* Sorry, Mizuhara. I couldn't*
* even clean up my own mess.*
**[04:29] K**
*Man, seriously...*
**[04:31] K**
*Talk about pathetic.*
**[05:02] K**
Mizuhara? Did you just...
**[05:04] C**
Sorry!
**[05:07] C**
I'm sorry you had to jump in to save me.
**[05:12] K**
Uh, n-no...
**[05:15] K**
Likewise.
**[05:18] G**
Found 'em! Over here!
**[05:20] G**
We've got them both. They're conscious.
***SIGN*** G
u
l
p
**[05:28] K**
*After that,*
***SIGN*** Nag
***SIGN*** Nag
***SIGN*** Nag
**[05:30] K**
* the Coast Guard guys gave*
* us a royal chewing-out.*
**[05:33] K**
*Then our friends snapped at us.*
**[05:35] K**
* Ultimately, I skipped*
* out on meeting Mami-chan*
**[05:39] K**
* and had to spend the night*
* in a nearby hospital.*
**[05:45] K**
M-Mizuhara!
**[05:48] K**
Hey, uh... Thanks!
**[05:51] K**
For, you know... doing all that to save me.
**[05:58] C**
Why wouldn't I? I'm your girlfriend.
***SIGN*** Girlfriend
Mode...
**[06:06] Y**
What's going on here?
**[06:07] Y**
You call off the breakup? She just
said "girlfriend," present tense.
**[06:10] K**
Nah, it's not that.
**[06:14] K**
* Mizuhara's a rental girlfriend,*
* and real mature.*
**[06:17] K**
*She wouldn't think anything of a mere kiss.*
**[06:22] Doc**
Nervous? Try to relax.
**[06:25] C**
I'm fine... I'm perfectly fine.
**[06:32] (Flashback) K**
Mizuhara!
**[06:58] Y**
Hey, there's the big hero.
**[06:59] S**
Oh, yeah! Give me an autograph!
**[07:00] Sign**
Disposable
Chopsticks
**[07:02] Imai**
Hilarious!
**[07:03] K**
Aren't you guys even a
little worried about me?
**[07:06] Y**
Wait, where's Chizuru-san?
**[07:07] K**
Huh? Oh, she said she was going back home.
**[07:11] ---**
That's too bad.
**[07:12] K**
Thanks for coming to pick me up.
**[07:18] K**
M-Mami-chan, about yesterday...
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** Shock
**[07:23] K**
Of course she hates me now.
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** Shock
***SIGN*** No Girlfriend
Ever...
**[07:27] K**
*Sorry, Gran! It's back to the drawing board!*
**[07:30] Y**
Quit standing around and get in, Kazuya!
**[07:33] K**
O-Okay.
**[07:35] Sasa**
Well, later.
**[07:36] S**
Don't drown in the bathtub.
**[07:38] K**
Come save me if I do.
**[07:40] Imai**
That's not funny!
**[07:42] Y**
See ya. Give my regards to Chizuru-san.
**[07:45] Y**
I won't tell Nagomi-san about
the stupid "blues" thing.
**[07:49] Y**
Just stay with her.
**[07:52] K**
What? No, we're still breaking up.
**[07:55] Y**
You're still going on about that?
**[07:59] K**
This is way more complicated than you think.
**[08:03] K**
Ow!
**[08:04] K**
Why'd you hit me again, jerk?!
**[08:06] Y**
Life ain't as easy as you think,
**[08:10] Y**
but it ain't as hard as
people make it out to be.
**[08:13] Y**
You put your life on the line for her.
**[08:16] Y**
If that's not love, then what the hell is?
**[08:20] Y**
Don't let her go. Your entire lifetime
supply of semen depends on it.
***SIGN*** What a
vulgar ass...
**[08:28] K**
*Not happening.*
**[08:30] K**
*Mizuhara feels nothing for me.*
**[08:36] K**
*Nothing at all...*
**[08:42] K**
Seriously, no! Not Mizuhara of all people!
***SIGN*** Wave
***SIGN*** Wave
***SIGN*** Wave
***SIGN*** Wave
***SIGN*** Wave
***SIGN*** Wave
***SIGN*** Shiver
**[08:45] K**
Don't forget her cold stare when she
demands you fork over the money!
**[08:50] K**
Her face might be smiling,
but her eyes aren't!
***SIGN*** Her eyes
aren't smiling
***SIGN*** Hey,
uh...
***SIGN*** Do
you
mind?
**[08:57] C**
Could you go be gross somewhere else?
**[09:00] K**
M-Mizuhara!
**[09:02] C**
Move.
**[09:03] K**
S-Sure.
**[09:15] K**
I-I already made the booking for next week.
**[09:19] K**
No actual date.
**[09:20] K**
I'll put the money in your post box.
**[09:22] K**
So, uh... Once again...
**[09:26] K**
I'm sorry and stuff.
**[09:29] C**
I see. Thanks.
**[09:39] K**
*That was just CPR to keep her client alive.*
**[09:44] K**
*Part of her job.*
**[09:50] K**
* Only a fool would fall for*
* a girl like that for real.*
**[09:57] K**
Reminiscing already? We just got back.
***SIGN*** Gulp
**[10:06] K**
Yeesh. Can't you even lay
low for two days in a row?
**[10:23] M**
No, Kazu-kun.
**[10:29] K**
*Whoa... This is gonna be a big one.*
**[10:34] M**
Sheesh, stop it!
**[10:39] M**
No, don't!
**[10:43] (Flashback) C**
You must be Kazuya-kun, right?
***SIGN*** Shake
**[10:48] ---**
*Hell no!*
**[10:50] M**
You're such a bad boy, Kazu-kun.
**[10:54] K**
Mami-chan...
**[10:56] (Flashback) C**
Whenever you find yourself
feeling like a rabbit,
**[10:59] (Flashback) C**
feel free to call me.
**[11:02] K**
Mami-chan!
**[11:04] M**
Come on, Kazu-kun.
**[11:06] (Flashback) C**
You can rent me out for just
one hour every Wednesday.
**[11:11] M**
Hey!
**[11:13] (Flashback) C**
Don't badmouth my Kazuya-san.
**[11:17] K**
Mami-chan...
**[11:19] M**
You know you can't do that.
**[11:21] (Flashback) C**
If you want, I can give you both.
**[11:24] M**
Kazu-kun!
**[11:27] (Flashback) C**
I'm Mizuhara Chizuru,
Kazuya-san's girlfriend.
**[11:31] K**
Mami-chan!
**[11:32] (Flashback) C**
I guess you *can* be a man if you try.
**[11:38] C**
Kazuya-kun.
**[11:47] K**
* If I told her this was how it all began,*
* Mizuhara would be pissed.*
**[11:53] K**
* But that was definitely*
* the moment I realized...*
**[12:01] K**
N-No... I can't be...
**[12:04] K**
* ...that these feelings had passed*
* the point of no return.*
***SIGN*** Lab and Seminar Wing
***SIGN*** College Wing 2
***SIGN*** Auditorium | Cafeteria
**[12:14] G**
What'd you do over summer break?
**[12:16] G**
Gotta find a job.
**[12:18] Kawa**
Chizuru...
**[12:20] Kawa**
You do know that urban legend
about summer break, right?
**[12:24] C**
Again, I'm sorry. My tummy
started hurting really badly...
***SIGN*** Blush
**[12:30] Kawa**
Oh, we met at the beach.
**[12:31] C**
Okay, let's get going!
**[12:32] Shinbo**
Huh? What's gotten into you?
**[12:34] C**
Let's just go!
**[12:39] K**
What's going on?
**[12:41] K**
I've never reacted to her like that...
**[12:44] K**
*No, stop it!*
**[12:45] K**
*Mizuhara's just a rental girlfriend!*
**[12:47] K**
*That's it! Nothing more!*
**[12:52] K**
*Man, am I really...*
**[12:57] N**
Hey, keep your eyes on the road.
**[13:00] Kaz**
Yeah, yeah, I know.
**[13:02] K**
Why are we going into the mountains?
**[13:04] N**
Health tourism, my boy.
**[13:05] N**
I snagged a booking for a hot springs resort
known for helping your organs recover.
**[13:10] H**
I hear they serve pheasant for dinner.
It's Mt. Akagi's local specialty!
**[13:14] N**
Pheasant? That takes me back!
**[13:17] N**
Haven't had any since I got some
from a customer at the bar...
**[13:18] K**
*Well, can't complain if it's for health.*
**[13:22] Sign**
International Resort
**[13:22] Sign**
Nashigi-kan
**[13:22] N**
We're here! Nashigi-kan, Gunma's
hidden-away hot springs resort!
**[13:27] N**
We get welcome drinks for free!
**[13:31] N**
And we can get up to thirty ice creams
from the lobby machine at no extra charge!
**[13:34] K**
Thirty? I'd spend all day on the can!
**[13:37] N**
Is our friend not here yet?
**[13:39] K**
Huh? Friend?
**[13:40] N**
Oh, there she is. Sayutaso!
**[13:42] K**
"Sayutaso"?
**[13:44] Sa**
Oh, Nagomin!
**[13:46] K**
*What?!*
**[13:47] K**
*Mizuhara's grandma?!*
**[13:49] H**
Oh, Ichinose-san. Good to see you again.
**[13:52] Kaz**
Thank you for looking after
my mother in the hospital.
**[13:55] Sa**
No, I should be the one thanking her.
**[13:57] N**
Come on, say hello.
**[13:59] K**
Wh-Why's Ichinose-san here?
**[14:02] N**
She got all better and was discharged, too,
**[14:05] N**
so we decided to go on a
trip together to celebrate.
**[14:08] Sa**
Thank you so much for inviting me.
**[14:12] H**
What are you doing? You're acting strange.
**[14:15] K**
U-Uh, well,
**[14:16] K**
I'm just wondering if the person whose
name starts with "Chi" is here, too.
**[14:20] N**
"Chi"? None of our hospital
buddies had a name like that.
**[14:24] K**
O-Oh.
***SIGN*** Haseo-tei
**[14:30] N**
You're over there.
**[14:33] N**
I could only get one room
in the luxury Haseo-tei,
**[14:37] N**
so I got you one elsewhere.
**[14:40] K**
What?
**[14:41] N**
Do you want to force Ichinose-san
into a regular room?
**[14:45] Sa**
Sorry about this, Kazuya-kun.
**[14:47] N**
Here's your key.
**[14:49] N**
Let's sleep together, Sayutaso!
**[14:51] Sa**
Sure, Nagomin!
**[14:53] K**
Gotcha. Never mind me.
Just enjoy your discharge trip.
**[14:58] N**
Wow, I have such an understanding grandson.
**[15:05] N**
There he goes.
**[15:06] Sa**
There he goes, indeed.
**[15:17] K**
Why's it unlocked?
**[15:20] K**
Nobody's here.
**[15:23] K**
Huh? Did the previous guest leave those?
**[15:25] K**
Clean it up, staff!
**[15:27] K**
Well, I guess I can chill out more by myself.
**[15:31] K**
* I feel bad 'cause our grandmas*
* seem to be having fun,*
**[15:34] K**
* but I have to tell them during this trip*
* that we broke up. For Mizuhara's sake, too.*
**[15:42] C**
Hey, Grandma!
**[15:44] C**
Can you help me do my hair?
**[15:51] K**
Wha...
**[15:52] C**
Wh-What are you doing here?!
**[15:55] K**
M-Mizuhara?!
**[15:57] Sign**
Boing♥
**[16:03] K**
H-Hey, wait up!
**[16:07] K**
Where are you going, Mizuhara?
**[16:11] C**
How haven't you realized? We've been set up!
**[16:14] C**
The Grandma Axis is conspiring to get
the grandkids to form an alliance!
**[16:18] K**
"Conspiring"? That's a bit overblown.
**[16:20] C**
I don't mind them getting along,
**[16:23] C**
but they're meddling too much in our affairs.
**[16:25] C**
I'm giving them a piece of my mind!
**[16:27] K**
R-Right.
**[16:28] C**
Stop right there. Take the stairs.
**[16:32] K**
Huh?
**[16:35] K**
Oh, right, closed elevator and all.
***SIGN*** Haseo-tei
**[16:39] N**
Sorry about that, Chizuru-san.
**[16:41] Sa**
It's okay, Chizuru.
You have fun with Kazuya-kun.
**[16:45] C**
Don't give me that!
I was waiting for you in the room!
**[16:50] K**
Sh-She's right, Gran. This is too much.
**[16:53] N**
Look, we had them arrange for yukata
and personalized dinners for us.
**[16:57] N**
Changing rooms now would
inconvenience the hotel staff.
**[17:01] Sa**
What's the problem, Chizuru?
You two *are* dating.
**[17:05] C**
Sure, but sharing a room is too much.
**[17:09] C**
We haven't crossed that line yet.
**[17:12] K**
*"That" line?!*
**[17:14] K**
*Mizuhara?!*
**[17:15] N**
What? You haven't done it yet?
**[17:18] N**
We assumed you would have.
**[17:20] Sa**
You two are so reserved.
**[17:22] N**
Well, no time like the present.
**[17:24] Sa**
Go all in.
**[17:24] K**
Don't give me that!
**[17:24] C**
Don't give me that!
**[17:26] Sa**
Run along to your room now, you two.
**[17:30] ---**
W-Wait a second!
**[17:34] C**
What now?
**[17:38] K**
Telling them we broke up now
would just ruin the trip.
**[17:42] K**
We could ask for another room, I guess...
**[17:45] K**
But I'm broke.
**[17:47] C**
Don't go there. I'm low this month, too.
**[17:51] K**
*When you're that expensive?*
**[17:53] C**
Something to say?
**[17:55] K**
No...
**[17:56] K**
*When you're that expensive?*
**[17:58] C**
God, this sucks.
**[18:00] C**
Sharing a hotel room with
a client is a disaster.
**[18:05] K**
*All that aside...*
**[18:13] K**
*Yukata Mizuhara is out of this world!*
**[18:23] K**
* There's no way I'd last an entire*
* night with her in the same room.*
**[18:31] C**
Forget it. I'm just gonna enjoy this.
**[18:34] K**
Huh?
**[18:35] C**
My grandmom paid a small fortune for this.
**[18:38] C**
Can't let it go to waste!
**[18:40] K**
*Such resilience!*
**[18:42] C**
I'm hitting the bath.
**[18:44] K**
Wait...
**[18:46] C**
I know it's awkward,
but this can't keep going on.
**[18:50] C**
I'm gonna tell them we broke up.
**[18:52] C**
Got that?
**[18:57] Sign**
Yakushi Bath
**[19:00] N**
This gacha's rates suck!
**[19:06] N**
Chizuru?
**[19:08] N**
Am I living the lucky lecher trope now?!
**[19:14] K**
*Our relationship was a lie.*
**[19:17] K**
*It was all a lie I told.*
**[19:21] K**
My feelings don't factor into it.
**[19:25] N**
Ah, I see. So that trope only
counts when it's the opposite sex?
**[19:30] C**
Y-Yes.
**[19:31] N**
You learn something new every day.
**[19:33] C**
Um, Mrs. Kinoshita, I shouldn't
be making you do this.
**[19:37] N**
Don't sweat it.
**[19:38] N**
'Tis an honor to be washing my future
granddaughter-in-law's sultry back.
**[19:43] C**
Oh, please. What's sexy about a back?
**[19:46] N**
Says the girl with this spunky bottom
**[19:49] N**
and these bountiful breasts.
**[19:51] N**
You're truly a ray of hope that
shines upon us Kinoshitas.
**[19:55] N**
I'll take great care to wash you inside and out.
**[19:58] C**
Wait...
**[20:00] N**
After all, the father's
genes won't be worth squat.
**[20:03] N**
I apologize for my grandson.
**[20:05] C**
Uh, you don't have to.
**[20:08] N**
This is also a remembrance trip, you see.
**[20:12] N**
Today's the date my husband passed.
**[20:16] C**
What? Then...
**[20:18] N**
Oh, don't worry about me. I'm over it now.
**[20:24] N**
That said, it was always a day
that made me feel a little lonely,
**[20:28] N**
but I got out of the hospital,
made a new friend,
**[20:32] N**
and even got to take a bath with you.
**[20:36] N**
It has become a special day for me now.
**[20:41] C**
Can I ask you something?
What would you do if I were lying?
**[20:50] C**
What if I weren't the kind
of person you think I am?
**[21:00] N**
Nobody goes through life without lying.
**[21:04] N**
I'd love you even if you were an alien.
**[21:16] C**
I've given up on trying
to figure out this mess!
**[21:19] C**
Gotta get our money's worth!
**[21:21] C**
Here, cheers.
**[21:24] K**
Ch-Cheers.
**[21:28] C**
So yummy!
**[21:33] C**
Uh, isn't that the sauce?
**[21:35] K**
I thought it was soup!
**[21:37] K**
I drank quite a bit...
**[21:42] C**
You're such a dolt!
**[21:51] K**
* I've never seen her laugh*
* like a normal girl before.*
**[21:55] K**
*I guess I really am a bother to her.*
**[22:00] K**
Well, night.
**[22:02] K**
I can sleep in the bathroom or by the door.
**[22:06] K**
I know you won't have pleasant
dreams with me around.
**[22:11] C**
What's the big deal?
**[22:14] C**
Why can't you just sleep here?
***SIGN*** Wha?!
***SIGN*** W
e
l
c
o
m
e
♥
***SIGN*** You're so
childish
***SIGN*** Puts men
to shame
***SIGN*** Already a chief
at her young age
***SIGN*** Sensei!
***SIGN*** I need your help
with homework!
**[23:57] C**
Mrs. Kinoshita, there's
something we must tell you.
**[24:00] N**
I know.
**[24:02] K**
What? You knew?
**[24:03] N**
It was obvious.
**[24:04] C**
That makes it easier, then.
**[24:06] K**
Yeah. Gran, we actually...
**[24:10] N**
You're finally doing the deed, right?
**[24:12] C**
Huh? Doing what?
**[24:14] N**
Having sex! S-E-X!
**[24:17] N**
Ah, how wonderful!
This is the best day of my life!
**[24:20] N**
Now, on the next episode
of *Rent-a-Girlfriend*:
**[24:22] K**
"Girlfriend...
**[24:23] C**
...and Girlfriend."
***SIGN*** "Girlfriend and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] N**
Bring out the champagne!
# E6 - Girlfriend and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GR79E4756/girlfriend-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:00] C**
Why can't you just sleep here?
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
***SIGN*** "Girlfriend and Girlfriend"
**[01:42] K**
*Damn, my heart's about to jump out my mouth.*
**[01:49] K**
*Why would she suggest sleeping in here?*
**[01:56] K**
*Don't tell me!*
**[01:58] C**
Come to me.
**[01:59] C**
I'll teach you *everything* you need to know.
***SIGN*** Jiggle
**[02:03] K**
Th-Thank you!
**[02:06] K**
* Did Gran flip her switch?*
* Is she turned on now?*
***SIGN*** Click
**[02:12] Sign**
Pant
**[02:14] Sign**
Huh?
**[02:14] C**
Huh?
***SIGN*** Cough
**[02:19] K**
Don't just kick me out of the blue!
***SIGN*** What was that for?!
***SIGN*** Cough
**[02:21] C**
What was that look on your face?!
**[02:23] C**
It felt like an attack on me by itself!
**[02:24] K**
L-Like I would ever want you!
***SIGN*** Don't get
full of yourself!
***SIGN*** You drank
some
beer, too!
**[02:27] C**
Maybe not, but your lust couldn't
have been more obvious!
**[02:29] C**
Don't get the wrong idea.
**[02:31] C**
I said you could sleep here because I'd
feel bad making you sleep in the hallway!
**[02:35] C**
Customers have the right to
the service they pay for!
**[02:39] K**
Wha...
***SIGN*** You wanna
go to court?
**[02:41] C**
If you even think about making a move,
I'll see you in Tokyo District Court.
**[02:45] K**
*She means it!*
**[02:47] C**
Well, I have trained in
the art of self-defense,
**[02:50] C**
so try anything weird and it'll
be met with a swift response.
***SIGN*** F
l
i
n
c
h
**[02:56] C**
Goodnight.
***SIGN*** Nashigi-kan
**[03:11] K**
*Yeah, I can't sleep at all.*
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
**[03:15] K**
* Like she wasn't already making my*
* heart race enough lately!*
**[03:25] K**
*Actually, I wonder how she feels about me.*
**[03:29] (Flashback) Y**
You put your life on the line for her.
**[03:31] (Flashback) Y**
If that's not love, then what the hell is?
**[03:38] K**
Hey, Mizuhara.
**[03:40] K**
Why'd you go to such lengths to save me?
**[03:46] K**
I'm just a client, aren't I?
**[03:56] K**
*Guess she's asleep.*
**[04:01] K**
*Given what she said about self-defense,*
**[04:03] K**
* maybe she's had to face a dangerous*
* situation or two before.*
**[04:08] K**
* She's so tiny, but she's been out*
* fighting the world and working.*
**[04:15] K**
*She's a thousand times more mature than me,*
**[04:19] K**
*stronger,*
**[04:21] K**
*kinder,*
**[04:23] K**
*and more righteous.*
**[04:26] K**
*I wanna get to know her better.*
**[04:33] K**
Hey, do we... really have
to tell them we broke up?
**[04:42] K**
I mean, I get it.
**[04:44] K**
I'm a total piece of trash,
and a problem client.
**[04:48] K**
You gain nothing by sticking with me.
**[04:53] K**
I'm just a total bother.
**[04:55] K**
But something weird's happening to me.
**[04:58] K**
I feel like I can change,
like I can grow, when I'm with you.
**[05:04] K**
Like the whole ferry thing...
I became a different guy.
**[05:10] K**
I *know* we're lying to our grandmas.
**[05:12] K**
I *do* feel really bad that I
dragged you into this mess.
**[05:16] K**
And I *am* prepared to tell them
we broke up as soon as tomorrow.
**[05:21] K**
But, you know, if I can...
**[05:25] K**
I want to keep renting you out!
**[05:40] C**
Sure.
**[05:45] C**
You can rent me out for
just a little while longer.
**[05:49] K**
M-Mizuhara?
**[05:51] K**
*Wait, she was awake?*
**[05:53] C**
The whole concept of rental
girlfriends exists to help the clients,
**[05:57] C**
many of whom want to become better people.
**[06:00] C**
I get that today was just not a good
day to break the news in any way.
**[06:04] C**
But the lying needs to
stop as soon as possible,
**[06:11] C**
in a way that doesn't hurt them.
**[06:13] C**
This has to be our top priority.
**[06:17] C**
And the best way to do that would
be for you to get a real girlfriend.
**[06:25] C**
So good luck. Your "growth"
has a lot riding on it.
***SIGN*** ~A Few Days Later~
**[06:37] K**
So, uh, the two of us...
**[06:39] K**
decided to keep dating for now.
**[06:42] Sasa**
Oh, really? Glad you changed your minds.
**[06:46] S**
That takes a load off my mind!
**[06:48] S**
Yeah, there was no way you'd
let someone like her go.
**[06:52] K**
I-I guess.
**[06:54] Sasa**
Did you fall for him all over again
after he risked his life for you?
**[06:58] C**
I-I guess?
**[07:00] C**
Why'd we have to tell your
friends about it, too?!
***SIGN*** I'm so jelly.
I want a
girlfriend, too!
***SIGN*** Start by
getting rid
of the
mohawk, then.
**[07:03] K**
There's no telling when Kibe
will tattle to Gran otherwise!
**[07:08] Y**
I hate this!
**[07:10] Y**
Congrats!
**[07:11] Y**
So envious...
**[07:13] Y**
Good luck, you two!
**[07:15] K**
Your mind works in complex ways, huh?
***SIGN*** This is good news! This is great news!
***SIGN*** Don't make it sound like you're
trying to convince yourself.
**[07:21] M**
Obnoxious.
**[07:23] Sign**
Café Kanoir
**[07:26] C**
Let's go over the current situation.
**[07:28] W**
Here's your iced coffee!
**[07:30] C**
Thank you!
**[07:34] C**
I did say you could keep renting me out,
**[07:37] C**
but we need to adhere to some ground rules.
**[07:40] C**
I will need to charge you, or I'd set
a bad precedent for my other clients.
**[07:46] C**
When I'm your girlfriend,
it'll be business as usual.
**[07:49] C**
And you can be honest in your reviews.
**[07:52] K**
*Man...*
**[07:54] K**
*Mizuhara in Girlfriend Mode is the bomb!*
**[07:57] K**
*Each of her gestures screams "refined,"*
**[08:00] K**
*her hair's silky smooth,*
**[08:02] K**
*and her outfit today looks amazing on her!*
**[08:05] G**
Is that girl an idol?
**[08:06] G**
*That's* her boyfriend?
**[08:07] K**
*Really drives home that she's outta my league.*
**[08:09] C**
What happened to your phone?
**[08:11] K**
Huh?
**[08:11] K**
Oh, I dropped it when I jumped off the ferry.
**[08:15] K**
But it's no big deal.
**[08:17] K**
It still works.
**[08:21] Sign**
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x2
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Travel Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
F&B 900 yen x1
Total: 17,900 yen + taxes
**[08:23] C**
Thanks for that.
**[08:24] C**
The coffee was great.
**[08:27] C**
What's wrong? You seem down.
**[08:31] K**
It's just... Here I am with you again.
**[08:35] K**
Will a day ever come when I can
introduce Gran to a real girlfriend?
**[08:40] C**
Well, it won't be easy, that's for sure.
**[08:44] K**
Knew it.
**[08:46] C**
But you have to stay positive,
or you'll never meet the right girl.
**[08:52] C**
Rest assured, I'll help you
while I'm your girlfriend.
**[08:58] K**
*Mizuhara!*
**[09:00] K**
Can I get a discount, then?
**[09:02] C**
Shall we get going?
**[09:04] S**
Hey, you two on an after-classes date?
**[09:08] K**
Oh, Kuri. What are you doing here?
**[09:11] S**
Lucky bastard.
**[09:13] S**
I bet the glares from the
other guys hurt like hell.
**[09:16] K**
S-Sure do!
**[09:18] C**
Hello.
**[09:19] S**
But I'm on my way back from a date, too.
**[09:23] S**
I actually got a girlfriend myself.
**[09:26] K**
What? Really?
**[09:28] K**
*Mine's not real, though!*
**[09:29] S**
Hey, let's go on a double date.
**[09:33] S**
I'll come up with the schedule.
**[09:35] Sign**
Add Calendar Item
**[09:35] Sign**
Double Date
**[09:36] S**
Next Saturday! That should be perfect!
**[09:38] Sign**
Added to Calendar.
**[09:40] S**
Okay, it's all set.
**[09:42] S**
I can't wait!
**[09:42] K**
Hey, Kuri!
**[09:47] C**
Not that I mind, I guess.
**[09:52] C**
See you next Saturday, then.
**[09:56] M**
*Man, Kuri got a girlfriend?*
**[10:00] M**
* It's not like he's a ladies' man.*
* Who would fall for him?*
**[10:08] K**
Ow!
**[10:09] K**
Hey, watch where you're go—
**[10:12] Ruka**
Owie...
***SIGN*** Swoop
**[10:23] R**
Perv!
**[10:24] K**
Wait, no!
**[10:26] K**
Hey!
**[10:29] K**
Wha...
**[10:31] K**
What is with that girl?
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Bring your sportswear tomorrow.
**[10:43] K**
Hup.
**[10:55] C**
Hello?
**[10:57] C**
Yeah.
**[10:58] C**
Really? Thanks, Umi-kun!
**[10:59] Sign**
"The 666 Mystery" Play Ticket
**[10:59] Sign**
Nakano TMM Theatre Main Theatre
**[11:02] K**
Komaba-seidaimae Station
**[11:02] K**
Bouldering?
**[11:04] K**
Oh, you mean that wall-climbing thing?
**[11:07] S**
Yep. Also known as free climbing.
**[11:10] C**
Hence the sportswear?
**[11:11] S**
Sasa-pai took me once, and I got hooked.
**[11:15] S**
Let's just call it making up for
the exercise we're missing.
**[11:19] S**
Anyway, I'm gonna go look for my girlfriend.
**[11:22] K**
O-Okay.
**[11:24] K**
*I still can't believe he has a girlfriend.*
***SIGN*** Look!
You can see!
***SIGN*** Gulp
**[11:27] K**
*Seriously, he's not exactly a ladies' man.*
***SIGN*** Hump
Hump
***SIGN*** Yikes
**[11:31] K**
*But he beat me to the punch!*
**[11:32] Sign**
A Rental
**[11:34] S**
Hey! We're here now!
**[11:37] K**
Huh?
**[11:38] K**
*What?!*
**[11:41] S**
This is Sarashina Ruka-chan.
**[11:43] R**
Nice to meet you.
**[11:45] C**
Nice to meet you.
**[11:46] K**
Wha... Wait!
**[11:49] (Flashback) R**
Perv!
**[11:51] K**
A-Aren't you that girl I ran into the other day?
**[11:53] S**
What? Really?
**[11:55] R**
Y-Yes.
**[11:57] S**
That's funny! You've really
got it going on, man!
**[12:00] K**
Got what?!
**[12:02] K**
* What the heck?*
* She seems completely different!*
**[12:04] K**
*Damn, look at her fine features!*
**[12:06] K**
*Long legs, too.*
**[12:07] K**
* She's a hottie on equal*
* footing with Mizuhara!*
**[12:11] K**
*No wonder he wanted to go on a double date.*
***SIGN*** Glare
**[12:15] C**
*Glare...*
**[12:17] K**
Wh-What?
**[12:20] C**
Nothing.
**[12:24] Sign**
Free Climbing
***SIGN*** Goal
**[12:28] S**
Then you grab the goal with both hands.
**[12:31] S**
That's about it.
**[12:34] C**
Wow!
**[12:36] K**
*He totally brought us here to show off!*
**[12:40] S**
Okay, let's all try it together now.
**[12:43] R**
Go ahead.
**[12:44] C**
Really?
**[12:46] S**
Want to try, Chizuru-san?
**[12:48] C**
Y-Yeah.
***SIGN*** Start
**[12:49] S**
First, grab the one that says
"Start" with both hands.
**[12:52] C**
Got it.
**[12:53] S**
Then put a foot over here.
**[12:55] C**
L-Like this?
***SIGN***
E
u
r
e
k
a
**[13:00] S**
Yeah! Very nice!
**[13:02] S**
Next up is...
***SIGN*** G
u
l
p
.
.
.
**[13:04] K**
*Wh-Whoa there!*
**[13:06] K**
*Hang on. Am I really allowed to watch this?*
**[13:09] K**
* I can practically see her*
* ass through those shorts!*
**[13:15] K**
*The most wholesome form of perversion!*
***SIGN*** Snicker
***SIGN*** Ah!
**[13:19] K**
*What a thoroughly calculated date plan!*
**[13:22] K**
*This damn schemer!*
**[13:23] S**
Oh, wow!
**[13:25] K**
Damn, Mizuhara's good!
**[13:27] C**
Th-This is fun!
**[13:29] S**
You've got a real knack
for this, Chizuru-san.
**[13:33] C**
That was really fun.
**[13:35] S**
You give it a go next, Kazuya.
**[13:38] K**
O-Okay.
**[13:45] C**
Yay! Whee!
***SIGN*** ~One Hour Later~
**[13:49] K**
Ow!
**[13:52] K**
* Damn it all! Do I have to*
* be lame at everything?!*
**[13:57] K**
*Oh, good. I have a partner-in-lame.*
***SIGN*** Shock
**[14:05] S**
Are you okay, Ruka-chan?
**[14:07] R**
Oh, yeah.
**[14:12] C**
Ruka-chan.
**[14:13] C**
Want to try it together with me?
**[14:15] R**
Thanks for offering.
***SIGN*** Goal
**[14:19] S**
Ah, this is a sight for sore eyes!
**[14:22] S**
Who'd have thought you and I would ever
take two total hotties on a double date?
**[14:28] K**
How'd you get her to say yes?
**[14:30] K**
I mean, you're like me. You're not hot.
**[14:33] S**
Rude!
**[14:35] K**
And you're broke. Like me.
**[14:38] K**
I'm just wondering how to make a move
on a girl who's out of your league.
**[14:45] S**
What, you planning to cheat?
**[14:46] K**
Nah, no way!
**[14:49] S**
You've gotta be a man.
**[14:51] S**
It seems Ruka's hot for my manly side, too.
**[14:54] S**
That just tends to be what
attracts a girl to a guy.
**[14:58] S**
Wait, aren't you pretty headstrong yourself?
**[15:01] K**
G-Guess so.
**[15:02] S**
Oh, Ruka-chwan!
**[15:07] K**
*Be a man, huh?*
**[15:09] K**
*The polar opposite of me.*
**[15:13] C**
S-Sorry I left you alone.
**[15:16] C**
I got really into it.
**[15:19] K**
It's fine. I'm not gonna complain
after dragging you out here.
**[15:22] K**
If you're having fun, it's all good.
**[15:26] C**
What's this? Are you still moping over
your failure to get back with your ex?
**[15:31] K**
What? N-No...
**[15:34] C**
Don't let it get to you.
**[15:36] C**
Whatever their goal, the sight of
someone going all-out is inspiring.
**[15:42] K**
*If anything, I'm more into you!*
**[15:52] C**
If you don't want it, that's fine.
**[15:55] K**
I totally do!
**[15:57] K**
Thanks.
**[15:58] C**
Don't get the wrong idea.
**[16:01] C**
This is just part of the deal.
**[16:05] K**
Mizuhara?
**[16:07] C**
But don't work your brain
into a twist over it.
**[16:09] K**
I-I know!
**[16:12] R**
Chizuru-san, can you come with me?
**[16:15] C**
Oh, of course.
**[16:20] K**
*She's trying to encourage me, huh?*
**[16:27] K**
* If I don't grow from this,*
* I'll be trash for real.*
**[16:33] K**
One more round, Kuri!
**[16:37] C**
I love working out.
**[16:40] C**
How about you? Do you not like it?
**[16:47] C**
Ruka-chan?
**[16:51] R**
You're a rental girlfriend, aren't you?
**[17:04] C**
Huh? What are you talking about?
**[17:08] C**
A girlfriend? Rental?
**[17:10] C**
What the heck? That's so weird.
**[17:18] K**
Okay, one more go...
**[17:23] K**
What's up, Mizuhara?
**[17:25] C**
She knows.
**[17:27] C**
She knows that I'm a rental girlfriend.
**[17:29] K**
What?!
**[17:32] K**
Wh-Wh-What do you mean?!
**[17:34] C**
I don't know! She brought it
up out of nowhere just now!
**[17:37] K**
How'd she find out?
**[17:39] C**
No idea. I'm pretty sure
I didn't give it away.
**[17:43] K**
So, did you say no?
**[17:45] C**
For what it's worth. I don't
know if she believed me, though.
**[17:49] K**
This is bad news!
**[17:50] K**
If Kuri finds out, the whole college will know!
**[17:54] C**
I get it! But it was all too sudden!
**[17:58] C**
She hasn't told her boyfriend...
so maybe she's not sure.
**[18:03] C**
But since she knows about rental girlfriends,
we have to play our cards right.
**[18:08] R**
Sorry that took so long.
**[18:10] S**
Don't worry about it.
I need to hit the restroom, too.
**[18:13] R**
Sure.
**[18:15] K**
*We've got a time bomb on our hands!*
**[18:20] C**
Ruka-chan.
**[18:22] C**
About your question earlier...
**[18:23] K**
*She's going for it!*
**[18:26] C**
You seem to be misunderstanding something.
**[18:28] C**
Kazuya-san and I are really dating.
**[18:31] K**
*That's my Mizuhara! She's got nerves of steel!*
**[18:37] R**
Then kiss.
**[18:40] R**
If you're dating, surely you can kiss for me.
**[18:44] C**
Uh, Ruka-chan?
**[18:46] R**
Shun-kun told me that Kazuya-san
jumped into the sea to save you.
**[18:53] R**
You two are a dream couple
and *so* in love, right?
**[18:58] R**
You can't tell me you haven't kissed yet.
**[19:00] K**
*She knows! She totally knows!*
**[19:04] K**
*Mizuhara...*
**[19:10] K**
*Wait, what's that look in your eyes?!*
**[19:18] K**
*Mizuhara!*
***SIGN*** Palpitating
**[19:38] C**
Okay, done.
**[19:39] C**
That was okay, right?
We're in public and all.
**[19:43] R**
I didn't get a good look.
**[19:45] R**
I'm pretty sure you didn't do it.
**[19:48] R**
So you can't kiss him? Is that it?
**[19:58] S**
Wait, what are you three talking about?
**[20:00] K**
*Kuri!*
**[20:02] K**
*We've gotta bail!*
**[20:04] K**
Oh, yeah, Chizuru, didn't you say
you had to visit your grandma?
**[20:12] S**
Really?
**[20:13] C**
Ah, yes.
**[20:16] C**
Sorry about this.
**[20:18] C**
I'll be off, then.
**[20:19] K**
Okay.
**[20:21] K**
* That was forced as hell,*
* but it had to be done!*
**[20:24] K**
* Who knows what she'd say if we*
* spent another second together?!*
**[20:27] S**
Well, maybe it's time for us to bounce, too.
**[20:30] K**
Huh? Oh, yeah.
**[20:36] S**
Nothing beats having a girlfriend!
**[20:40] S**
This is what campus life's all about!
**[20:43] S**
Right, Kazuya?
**[20:44] K**
R-Right.
**[20:45] S**
Ruka-chan, let's come back alone next time.
**[20:49] R**
O-Of course.
**[20:50] K**
* Man, I absolutely cannot leave*
* these two alone right now!*
**[20:55] K**
*How'd she find out, anyway?*
**[20:57] K**
*If anyone screwed up, it'd be me...*
**[21:00] K**
* If she starts spilling the beans, I'll have*
* to stop her by any means necessary!*
**[21:04] S**
Huh? You don't go home this wa—
**[21:07] K**
As your BFF, I'll walk you!
**[21:09] S**
Don't bother! Take a hint, man!
**[21:11] K**
Quit complaining!
**[21:13] S**
What's with your headstrong attitude
that shows up now and then?
**[21:19] S**
Well...
**[21:20] S**
See you, Ruka-chan.
**[21:22] R**
Yeah, see you.
**[21:24] K**
*Huh? That's it?*
**[21:26] K**
*Kuri's dates are short and sweet, huh?*
**[21:30] R**
Goodbye, Kazuya-san.
**[21:32] K**
Oh, yeah.
**[21:35] K**
*I can't tell what she's thinking at all!*
**[21:40] S**
Well, I need to go somewhere, too.
**[21:43] K**
O-Okay.
**[21:44] S**
I should buy a gift for
Ruka-chan on the way home!
**[21:48] K**
*If only he knew how much stress I'm in!*
**[21:52] K**
* Well, I guess anybody'd be on cloud*
* nine with such a cute girlfriend.*
**[21:57] K**
*It's too early to relax.*
**[21:59] K**
*She's Kuri's girlfriend!*
**[22:01] K**
*She could rat us out to him anytime!*
**[22:04] K**
*Mizuhara did everything she could.*
**[22:07] K**
*So I have to shut that girl up, no matter what!*
**[22:19] R**
Can I take this to mean you're
admitting it, Mr. Fake Boyfriend?
***SIGN*** Wha?!
***SIGN*** W
e
l
c
o
m
e
♥
***SIGN*** You're so
childish
***SIGN*** Puts men
to shame
***SIGN*** Already a chief
at her young age
***SIGN*** Sensei!
***SIGN*** I need your help
with homework!
**[23:58] R**
Chizuru-san! Kazuya-san!
**[23:59] R**
To prove that you two are dating for real,
**[24:02] R**
you'll have to go even further than kissing!
**[24:04] K**
E-Even further?!
**[24:05] C**
No way! Not happening!
**[24:06] C**
I can't do it!
**[24:08] R**
Oh, but you have to.
**[24:09] R**
Prove your love by bungee
jumping! Let's bungee!
**[24:16] K**
On the next episode
of *Rent-a-Girlfriend*!
**[24:19] R**
Provisional Girlfriend...
**[24:20] C**
...and Girlfriend!
**[24:23] R**
Hmm... Maybe bungee jumping wasn't it.
***SIGN*** "Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend"
# E7 - Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GY243019R/provisional-girlfriend-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:00] R**
You're a rental girlfriend, aren't you?
**[00:05] K**
*I have to shut that girl up, no matter what!*
**[00:16] R**
Can I take this to mean you're
admitting it, Mr. Fake Boyfriend?
**[00:22] R**
You're admitting it, yes?
**[00:24] K**
U-Uh, no, that's not it.
**[00:27] R**
Goodbye.
**[00:28] K**
Hey, wait!
**[00:30] R**
Don't follow me!
**[00:31] ???**
*Squish!*
**[00:36] R**
Perv!
**[00:40] R**
Faking a girlfriend! Stalking!
Sexual harassment!
**[00:42] R**
You're found guilty on all three charges!
**[00:44] R**
Don't expect a stay on your sentencing!
**[00:47] R**
Right face!
**[00:49] K**
*I can't let her tell Kuri about Mizuhara!*
**[00:53] K**
Wait a second!
**[00:55] R**
Stop following me.
**[00:57] K**
I just live this way.
**[00:59] R**
I don't want you following me all the way!
**[01:02] K**
Why? Because you're gonna call Kuri?
**[01:04] R**
Relax. I'm not going to tell Shun-kun.
**[01:08] K**
R-Really?
**[01:09] K**
But I can't trust that.
**[01:11] K**
You're Kuri's girlfriend, so who knows
how and when you'll let it slip?
**[01:15] R**
Gosh, this is such a pain!
**[01:18] K**
Hold on!
**[01:20] R**
Look, I'm sorry, okay?
**[01:22] R**
I was told you two were a tight couple...
**[01:25] R**
But then I learned she was a rental,
so I just wanted to mess with you.
**[01:29] K**
How'd you find that out?
**[01:31] R**
Huh? W-Well, I can't tell you.
**[01:34] K**
P-Please!
**[01:39] R**
I bet you rented her for
some shallow reason, anyway.
**[01:42] R**
So why does it matter if people find out?
**[01:46] K**
The thing is... I got dumped by my
first-ever girlfriend not long ago.
**[01:51] K**
So I got lonely and rented Mizuhara.
**[01:54] K**
But I'm such an idiot, I went
and introduced her to my family.
**[01:58] K**
My gran was over the moon,
because I've never been a popular guy.
**[02:04] K**
Seeing her like that, I couldn't
bring myself to tell her the truth.
**[02:08] K**
So just... p-promise me that
you won't tell anyone!
**[02:09] Sign**
Voice Recorder
**[02:13] R**
Why should I have to promise that?
**[02:16] K**
Please! Just say, "I, Sarashina Ruka,
promise not to tell anyone"!
**[02:20] K**
I beg you!
**[02:22] R**
Stop that.
**[02:23] K**
Sorry, but I have no choice.
**[02:26] K**
I'll do anything you want, so please!
**[02:29] R**
Jeez... What is your deal?!
**[02:32] R**
I was so sure that people who went for
rental girlfriends were shallow and superficial!
**[02:40] K**
W-Wait!
**[02:41] W**
My, hello. Nice weather today, eh?
**[02:42] R**
Oh, I'm sorry!
**[02:59] R**
Wh-What do you think you're doing?!
**[03:05] K**
You know I can't just watch
my bud's girlfriend get hurt!
**[03:13] K**
Please! If this gets out,
it'll cause issues for Mizuhara, too!
**[03:17] K**
I don't care about myself, but I
don't want to see Mizuhara sad!
**[03:21] K**
She may be a rental, but Mizuhara is...
**[03:25] K**
Mizuhara is...
**[03:26] K**
Mizuhara is...
**[03:28] K**
the best girlfriend anyone could ask for!
**[03:36] R**
I'm a rental girlfriend, too.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
***SIGN*** "Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend"
**[05:21] K**
Mizuhara.
**[05:24] C**
What?!
**[05:26] C**
A rental girlfriend?!
**[05:28] K**
Y-Yeah.
**[05:30] K**
That means she's less likely to tell Kuri.
**[05:33] K**
But it's not out of the question,
so we shouldn't provoke her.
**[05:36] C**
Which agency's she with? I'm gonna complain!
**[05:39] C**
There are things you just can't do,
and putting a fellow pro at risk is one of them!
**[05:42] K**
D-Don't yell at me over it.
**[05:45] K**
*Uh, so we're here at a restaurant together...*
**[05:47] K**
*Is this allowed?*
**[05:49] K**
*Isn't this just a normal date?*
**[05:53] C**
There! Found her!
**[05:54] K**
You did?!
**[05:55] Signl**
Sarashina Ruka
***SIGN*** Type:
Younger Sister Id \
Birthday:
8/26
Sign:
Virgo
**[05:55] C**
"Sarashina Ruka, a younger-sister
idol girlfriend."
**[05:59] ---**
Oh?
**[06:00] C**
She's with an agency that
operates within Tokyo, huh?
**[06:03] C**
I was curious about how she found out,
**[06:06] C**
but it makes sense if she's a rental girlfriend.
She's probably searched my name before.
**[06:11] K**
Huh? Are you famous or something?
**[06:13] C**
Beats me.
**[06:16] K**
Man, I don't know how to face
Kuri next time I see him.
**[06:20] C**
That's just it.
**[06:22] C**
We have to feign ignorance all the way.
**[06:26] K**
Sorry about this.
**[06:28] K**
You're having to lend me an ear,
even though we're not on a date or anything.
**[06:32] K**
You really are a nice girl.
**[06:37] C**
I'm leaving!
**[06:38] C**
This was an emergency!
**[06:40] C**
I would never see you
without a booking otherwise!
**[06:43] K**
R-Right.
**[06:45] C**
I really, really can't have my grandma
finding out about this job.
**[06:50] C**
There's no guarantee that girl
won't change her mind,
**[06:53] C**
so let's keep an eye on
those two as much as we can.
**[06:56] C**
See you.
**[06:57] K**
*Yeah...*
**[06:59] K**
*If anything happens, I need to sort it out!*
**[07:08] K**
Damn that Kuri...
**[07:10] K**
I told him to meet me here at three!
***SIGN*** omw
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** Almost there
**[07:13] K**
* I need to ask him when*
* he's seeing Ruka-chan next.*
**[07:15] K**
*I can't worry about coming off as awkward.*
**[07:18] G**
Huh? What's with that girl?
**[07:20] G2**
Who?
**[07:20] G2**
Whoa, she's a total cutie!
**[07:24] R**
Oh, found you, Kazuya-san!
**[07:27] G**
She knows *him*?
**[07:29] G2**
His sister?
**[07:30] G2**
They don't look alike.
**[07:31] K**
Wh-What are you doing here?
**[07:34] R**
Anyone can waltz into a college campus, huh?
**[07:37] R**
Maybe people think I'm a student here.
**[07:39] K**
When you're dressed like that?
**[07:41] R**
This is just a costume.
***SIGN*** There's
no
telling
**[07:43] K**
*This is bad news...*
***SIGN*** if
she'll
stick
**[07:45] K**
*What if Kuri shows up now?*
***SIGN*** to
the
story...
***SIGN*** B
e
a
m
**[07:47] R**
I'm here to see you, Kazuya-san.
***SIGN*** W
h
y
?
**[07:50] K**
Huh? Me?
**[07:52] K**
K-Kuri!
**[07:53] K**
Come with me!
**[07:59] S**
Huh?
**[08:00] S**
Have you guys seen Kazuya?
**[08:02] G**
Yeah. He went that way
with a super cute girl.
**[08:06] S**
A girl?
**[08:08] K**
We can't do this! If you wanna talk,
let's do it off campus!
**[08:12] R**
Give me a hug.
**[08:14] R**
It was at 79. Almost there.
**[08:18] S**
Kazuya?
**[08:20] K**
*Are you kidding me?!*
**[08:22] S**
That's weird... I thought I heard his voice.
**[08:26] S**
Can that guy teleport or something?
**[08:28] K**
*Things are getting worse and worse...*
**[08:35] K**
* This ain't the time to be*
* messing with your phone!*
**[08:50] R**
I knew it... I was right!
**[08:56] K**
He's gone... Thank God!
**[09:00] K**
Give me a break.
**[09:01] K**
How are we supposed to explain
ourselves if he finds us together?
**[09:05] R**
I... I'm really sorry.
**[09:07] K**
A-Anyway, you should leave for—
**[09:10] S**
What're you doing?
**[09:11] K**
K-Kuri!
**[09:13] S**
Wh-Why are the two of you together?
**[09:16] K**
Y-You've got the wrong idea!
**[09:18] K**
I-I just ran into Ruka-chan!
**[09:21] K**
She's here to see you.
**[09:23] K**
Right, Ruka-chan?
**[09:30] R**
Kuribayashi-san, thank you for
renting me the other day.
**[09:36] K**
R-Ruka-chan?!
**[09:48] K**
*Cruel! She just murdered him in cold blood!*
**[09:52] K**
Kuri!
**[09:54] K**
Sorry, you should leave.
**[09:56] K**
Kuri!
**[10:02] K**
Damn, I lost him.
**[10:05] K**
* Well, yeah, his friend just found*
* out his girlfriend was a rental.*
**[10:10] K**
*Of course he'd want to crawl into a hole.*
**[10:12] Sign**
Today him,
tomorrow me
**[10:16] Sign**
Ichinose
**[10:16] C**
*What? She said it?*
**[10:19] C**
*In front of both of you?*
**[10:20] K**
Yeah... Not like there was another way
to worm out of that situation.
**[10:24] C**
*But I feel so bad for Kuri-kun.*
**[10:28] K**
Still, this means he won't rent her anymore,
**[10:32] K**
which reduces the chances of
him finding out about us.
**[10:37] C**
*What is it?*
**[10:38] K**
Uh, something about that girl bothers me.
**[10:42] C**
*And what is that?*
**[10:44] K**
It was like she'd made up
her mind about something.
**[10:46] K**
She had this serious look on her face.
**[10:56] K**
R-Ruka-chan?!
**[10:59] K**
Wh-Why are you here?
**[11:01] R**
When we passed by here on a date,
Kuribayashi-san told me...
**[11:06] R**
that you live here.
**[11:09] R**
That voice was Chizuru-san, wasn't it?
**[11:12] R**
Are you two neighbors?
**[11:17] R**
Why are you two so close?
**[11:22] R**
She's a rental girlfriend, isn't she?
**[11:24] R**
You pay her to go on a date, and that's that!
**[11:28] R**
That's the extent of your
relationship, right?
**[11:30] K**
H-Hey, Ruka-chan!
**[11:31] R**
No!
**[11:32] R**
No! I hate this!
**[11:37] R**
I, Sarashina Ruka, promise here and now
**[11:40] R**
that I won't tell anyone about your fake
relationship or Mizuhara Chizuru-san's job!
**[11:49] R**
But only if you go out with me, Kazuya-kun!
***SIGN*** Rent-A-Girlfriend
**[12:00] K**
What?
**[12:00] C**
What?
**[12:03] K**
Wait, what?
**[12:04] K**
H-Hang on! How'd we get to that?
**[12:08] R**
You're the first person to cross 90.
**[12:12] R**
I like you!
**[12:16] R**
I like you, Kazuya-kun!
**[12:20] K**
*Sh-She... likes... me?*
**[12:25] K**
What are you saying? You shouldn't
mess with grown-ups like that!
**[12:29] K**
You have no reason to fall for me!
**[12:31] R**
I'm serious.
**[12:34] R**
Between what happened on
the ferry and the double date...
**[12:37] R**
It shocked me to see how much
you care for Chizuru-san.
**[12:43] R**
If you care so much for a rental girlfriend,
**[12:46] R**
then you're sure to treat a
real girlfriend even better!
**[12:53] K**
What are you talking about?
**[12:55] K**
Mizuhara's just a rental...
**[12:57] R**
Really?
**[12:58] R**
Then you can go out with me!
**[13:00] K**
I-I-It's not that simple.
**[13:03] R**
But it is.
**[13:05] R**
If she's just a rental girlfriend,
there should be nothing in our way.
**[13:08] K**
*There's no way that's happening!*
**[13:11] K**
*Me, date her?*
**[13:13] K**
*Me...*
**[13:15] K**
*date...*
**[13:16] K**
*her?*
**[13:20] K**
M-Mizuhara? You sure
you should be coming out?
**[13:23] C**
She already knows.
**[13:25] R**
There you are, puppet master.
**[13:27] C**
Who're you calling a mastermind?
**[13:30] C**
Do you realize what you're saying?
**[13:32] C**
Like Kazuya-san said, we've only kept up this
rental relationship because we had no choice.
**[13:38] C**
Even if you're serious, telling him that out
of the blue is only going to throw him off.
**[13:43] R**
That's not true.
***SIGN*** B
o
i
n
g
♥
**[13:46] R**
He's even grabbed my boob!
**[13:49] C**
Wha?
**[13:51] K**
Oh, uh, that wasn't what...
**[13:53] ???**
Squish!
**[13:54] C**
What were you thinking?
**[13:56] C**
Does any girl work for you,
as long as she's cute?!
**[13:58] K**
It's not what you think!
**[14:00] R**
Has he ever grabbed your boobs, Chizuru-san?
***SIGN*** Your boobs
**[14:03] C**
Like hell!
***SIGN*** Snicker
**[14:06] R**
That means I've gotten further than you.
**[14:08] C**
Excuse me?!
**[14:10] R**
He embraced me without asking,
then pushed me onto my back...
**[14:13] K**
That and the boob thing
happened at different times!
**[14:16] C**
That doesn't make it okay.
**[14:18] K**
That's not what I meant!
**[14:20] K**
Anyway, just settle down.
**[14:22] K**
We can't do this out here.
What if someone sees?
**[14:26] C**
You've got a point.
**[14:32] C**
Don't touch me!
**[14:33] K**
Look, I can explain!
**[14:34] R**
I don't believe this.
**[14:37] R**
You're even frequenting his apartment?
**[14:39] C**
Wh-What do you mean?
**[14:40] R**
If you're just a rental, wouldn't you
hesitate to enter a client's apartment?!
**[14:46] R**
But you just walked in,
which proves you've done it before!
***SIGN*** I
m
e
s
s
e
d
u
p
!!
**[14:50] C**
*Right, she did come in back then.*
***SIGN*** Disgusting!!
Scandalous!!
**[14:52] R**
So much for "just a rental"!
***SIGN*** Chizuru's a bad, bad lady
I'm gonna tell her agency
**[14:55] R**
You're getting down and dirty without
telling your other clients or your agency!
***SIGN*** Eep! That song's practically
horror, Ruka-chan!!
**[14:59] C**
I would never!
**[15:02] R**
I'm sitting next to him!
**[15:04] R**
I'm not letting anyone else by his side!
**[15:06] C**
F-Feel free.
**[15:15] C**
Five minutes.
**[15:17] C**
Ruka-chan, give me five minutes
to speak with Kazuya-san.
**[15:19] R**
No way. Who knows what you'd
do if I left you two alone?
**[15:22] C**
Nothing!
**[15:24] K**
R-Ruka-chan...
**[15:25] R**
Yes?
**[15:26] K**
Please give us some space, okay?
**[15:30] R**
I can't say no to you, Kazuya-kun.
***SIGN*** Grr
**[15:33] C**
*Grr!*
**[15:38] C**
Let's get this out of the way first.
**[15:40] C**
Do you like Ruka-chan?
**[15:44] K**
N...
**[15:45] K**
No, I don't!
**[15:47] C**
That's inconsistent with her testimony.
**[15:49] K**
L-Look, those were accidents!
**[15:53] K**
I just don't know.
**[15:56] K**
It's the first time anyone's
told me they like me.
**[15:59] K**
Any guy would find her cute,
and I'm no exception.
**[16:03] K**
But considering how Kuri'd feel,
there's no way I could date her.
**[16:09] C**
Got it. You shouldn't go out with her, then.
**[16:14] C**
If you let her have her way now,
she'll keep blackmailing you.
**[16:18] C**
As the grown-up here, you need
to face her without fear.
**[16:21] K**
I didn't expect that.
**[16:23] K**
I thought you'd say I should go out with her.
**[16:27] C**
Why?
**[16:29] K**
Remember what you said?
**[16:30] (Flashback) C**
And the best way to do that would
be for you to get a real girlfriend.
**[16:38] C**
Let's get one thing straight.
**[16:39] C**
Sure, that's my end goal,
**[16:41] C**
but I can obviously understand you'd be
against getting a girlfriend in this fashion.
**[16:46] C**
Besides...
**[16:47] C**
She's blackmailing you to go out with her.
Makes me doubt if she really likes you.
**[16:52] C**
The one thing a significant other
can't lack is love for their partner.
**[16:57] C**
We're not talking about a rental
girlfriend here. It's not as simple.
**[17:05] C**
But what now?
**[17:06] C**
We need to do *something* to prevent
her from spilling the beans.
**[17:10] K**
I...
**[17:12] K**
I have an idea!
**[17:15] C**
You'll tell Kuri-kun the truth?
**[17:18] K**
Yeah. And now, he'll be willing to keep
it on the down-low as a shared secret.
**[17:23] C**
But...
**[17:24] K**
All I'll tell him is that
Mizuhara's a rental girlfriend.
**[17:29] K**
That way, it won't affect your college life.
**[17:33] K**
Nobody's realized that you go to our college.
**[17:36] C**
Yeah, but...
**[17:40] K**
I'll go see Kuri.
**[17:41] C**
Now?
**[17:42] K**
Yeah.
**[17:44] K**
Given how he must be feeling,
**[17:46] K**
he'd probably ignore my calls or texts.
**[17:48] K**
I'll talk to him in person.
You keep Ruka-chan occupied.
**[17:51] C**
Are you sure? He'll find out
you rented a girlfriend.
**[17:56] K**
Well, I found out about him, so it's
not fair that I get to keep my secret.
**[18:01] K**
We can go get a drink and shoot
the shit about rental girlfriends.
**[18:04] K**
I'm sure it'll be a blast.
**[18:11] K**
*Mizuhara's right.*
**[18:13] K**
* Dating her won't immediately*
* put an end to this nightmare.*
**[18:17] K**
*She put my feelings first.*
**[18:20] K**
*So I need to...*
**[18:26] K**
Yes!
**[18:28] R**
What are you doing?!
**[18:33] K**
Ow! My back!
**[18:37] C**
Hey, you okay?
**[18:39] R**
Were you trying to run away?
**[18:40] R**
You meanie!
**[18:42] C**
Wait, Ruka-chan!
**[18:45] C**
Are you sure about this?
**[18:46] C**
I find it hard to believe that
this will make you happy!
**[18:50] R**
You wouldn't understand, Chizuru-san.
**[18:54] R**
You have no idea just how long
I've been looking for Kazuya-kun!
**[19:00] C**
Wait!
**[19:02] C**
God!
**[19:06] K**
Ow!
**[19:09] R**
Kazuya-kun!
**[19:13] R**
Where do you think you're going?
**[19:16] K**
Kuri!
**[19:17] R**
To see Kuribayashi-san? Is that it?
**[19:20] R**
You can't run away from me!
**[19:22] R**
Give up and just go out with me!
**[19:25] R**
I'll tell Kuribayashi-san everything!
Is that what you want?!
**[19:28] R**
I mean it!
**[19:35] K**
Sorry! Please just give me a break!
**[19:38] K**
I'll apologize if I gave you the wrong idea!
**[19:41] K**
And you can hit me all you want!
**[19:44] C**
H-Hey, don't do this outside.
**[19:46] K**
Even if you really do like me,
**[19:48] K**
I can't trample on Kuri's feelings like that!
**[19:53] K**
Besides...
**[19:54] K**
*I really like Mizuhara!*
**[19:57] K**
So seriously, I'm sorry!
But I just can't do it!
**[20:09] R**
Why do you have to be *that* against the idea?
**[20:13] R**
Even I know that doing this would
only get me on your bad side.
**[20:18] R**
But you two are so glued together,
I didn't know what to do!
**[20:24] R**
If you go out with me, I won't tell
Kuribayashi-san anything, I swear!
**[20:26] G**
He made a girl cry.
**[20:28] G2**
Scumbag.
**[20:29] K**
Hey, can you stop crying for a second?
**[20:31] R**
That's why I told you I was a rental girlfriend,
**[20:34] R**
and that's why I broke it
off with Kuribayashi-san!
**[20:37] R**
I know that you like Chizuru-san!
**[20:40] R**
I figured I had to do this
to get you to date me!
**[20:41] K**
No, you have that wrong, Ruka-chan.
**[20:45] R**
I won't ask you to fall for me immediately,
**[20:47] R**
and I don't mind if you only
see it as a trial at first,
**[20:50] R**
but please let me be your girlfriend!
**[20:55] K**
Ruka-chan?
**[21:06] K**
Huh? What?
**[21:13] C**
Go out with her.
**[21:15] K**
Huh?
**[21:16] K**
Wh-Wh-What are you saying?
***SIGN*** blah blah blah
**[21:18] C**
I feel bad for you, but I don't want any
more people finding out about my job.
**[21:23] C**
Kuri-kun won't find out if nobody tells him.
**[21:26] K**
B-But... wait... Mizuhara?
**[21:28] C**
It looks like she really does like you.
**[21:30] C**
Look at her crying. There's probably
more to it than meets the eye.
**[21:34] K**
Wh-What happened to what
you were saying earlier?
**[21:37] C**
What else are we supposed to do?
**[21:38] C**
She's not likely to leave
until you give her the okay!
**[21:42] K**
W-Well, yeah...
**[21:44] C**
She even knows our college.
**[21:46] C**
It'd be too risky to leave
her to her own devices.
**[21:49] C**
She even said she was
okay with a trial period.
***SIGN*** What's wrong?!
***SIGN*** Ruka-chan
suddenly
started
hurting!
***SIGN*** You shouldn't get any more excited.
***SIGN*** You'll
lose
your
breath
again.
***SIGN*** It's not
that I
shouldn't...
I just
can't!
***SIGN*** That was crazy!
I'm so hyped now!
***SIGN*** My heart's
racing!
***SIGN*** Lub dub...
***SIGN*** Lub dub...
***SIGN*** Lub dub...
***SIGN*** It's like...
***SIGN*** I'm a robot
or something...
***SIGN*** Yuu-kun
and I
kissed for
the first
time
yesterday...
***SIGN*** Seriously?
How'd it go?
***SIGN*** My heart was
about to jump
out of my chest!
***SIGN*** "Love,"
huh?
***SIGN*** Rental Girlfriend Maple
Looking for Part-Timers
***SIGN*** Rental
Girlfriend...
***SIGN*** Requirements
***SIGN*** Heart Rate
***SIGN*** Range
***SIGN*** Heart Rate
***SIGN*** Range
***SIGN*** Range
***SIGN*** Heart Rate
***SIGN*** Range
**[23:37] K**
R-Ruka-chan?
**[23:47] K**
Hey... P-Please stop crying, okay?
**[23:53] K**
*And so I got a girlfriend.*
**[23:57] R**
Hello, all of you watching *Rent-a-Girlfriend*!
**[23:59] R**
I, Sarashina Ruka,
and Kazuya-kun are going out now,
**[24:03] R**
so I'm going to be borrowing
him from next week on...
**[24:05] K**
The show needs to go on!
**[24:06] C**
Besides, this is only a trial period.
**[24:08] R**
What's your problem, Chizuru-san?
**[24:10] R**
Can you stay out of our lovey-dovey preview?
**[24:13] R**
Oh, I get it.
**[24:14] R**
You're upset I stole Kazuya-kun
from you, aren't you?
**[24:15] C**
Anything but that.
**[24:17] K**
M-Mizuhara?
**[24:18] R**
Now, on the next episode
of *Rent-a-Girlfriend*!
**[24:20] K**
Christmas...
**[24:21] C**
...and Girlfriend.
**[24:22] R**
As for your Christmas present,
***SIGN*** "Christmas and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] R**
would I suffice?
# E8 - Christmas and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GRME93D3Y/christmas-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** now
***SIGN*** Ruka-chan
Still up?
***SIGN*** Groan
**[00:05] Signs**
Ruka-chan
**[00:05] Sign**
Goodnight ♥
**[00:05] Sign**
Night
**[00:05] Sign**
Sweet dreams♥
**[00:05] Sign**
ty
**[00:05] Sign**
Sleep already♥
**[00:05] Sign**
ya
**[00:05] Sign**
Still up?
**[00:11] K**
She's no "girlfriend"!
**[00:12] Sign**
Average Sleep:
3hrs/day
**[00:13] (Flashback) R**
But only if you go out with me, Kazuya-kun!
**[00:18] K**
*Ruka-chan offered me a deal...*
**[00:20] (Flashback) C**
Go out with her.
**[00:23] K**
Huh?
**[00:24] K**
* And on Mizuhara's orders, I found myself*
* dating her on a provisional basis.*
***SIGN*** Weekly
Dates
**[00:30] K**
* Meanwhile, I stopped seeing*
* Mizuhara completely,*
**[00:33] K**
*and the frosty winter began to set in.*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
***SIGN*** "Christmas and Girlfriend"
**[02:10] K**
She's no "girlfriend."
**[02:12] K**
She's a client!
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Sending
**[02:14] K**
The terms: two phone calls per
day, no leaving her on read,
**[02:18] K**
and always like her tweets!
***SIGN*** Gah!!
**[02:21] K**
This gives me no bragging rights,
**[02:23] K**
plus it comes with the fear of having my
fake relationship with Mizuhara exposed!
**[02:28] K**
Did I make a deal with the devil?!
**[02:30] K**
No girlfriend could be this scary!
**[02:33] K**
And after all that talk about
how important love is,
**[02:37] K**
how could Mizuhara tell
me to go out with her?!
**[02:41] K**
* I guess I was just a client*
* in her eyes after all.*
**[02:49] K**
*M-Mizuhara?*
**[03:06] K**
What the hell is wrong with me?
**[03:08] K**
I need to find some way to
distance myself from Ruka-chan.
***SIGN*** Lab and Seminar Wing
***SIGN*** College Wing 2
***SIGN*** Auditorium | Cafeteria
**[03:13] K**
Right now, my college life is
on a one-way trip to nowhere.
**[03:17] W1**
Did you see the season
premiere of *Terrace House*?
**[03:19] W2**
It made me wonder just how many
Japanese really want to be a model.
***SIGN*** Zoom
**[03:22] R**
Surprise!
**[03:24] K**
Wha...
**[03:25] K**
Ruka-chan?!
**[03:27] K**
Wh-What are you doing here?
**[03:29] R**
Well, you wouldn't contact me, so I decided
to take matters into my own hands.
**[03:35] K**
*Man, if Kuri happened to see this...*
**[03:37] R**
Kazuya-kun?
**[03:39] K**
C-Come with me a sec.
**[03:42] K**
P-Please! Let's try not to
let Kuribayashi find out!
**[03:46] R**
Huh? Did I mess something up?
**[03:48] K**
Surely you understand that showing
up on campus is bad news!
**[03:52] R**
But I don't think we can
keep this hidden forever.
**[03:56] R**
Besides, I was just a rental girlfriend.
**[04:00] R**
Who knows if he even liked me for real?
**[04:02] K**
Th-That's not the issue.
**[04:04] R**
But okay, I understand.
**[04:07] R**
I'm the one who said I was okay with a trial.
**[04:09] R**
It's not like I want to put you
on the spot, so I'll stay away.
**[04:14] K**
Th-Thank you!
**[04:16] R**
All that aside...
**[04:17] R**
Wanna go catch a movie this Saturday?
**[04:20] R**
*Love Clouds*! It's a romance flick!
**[04:22] K**
A-A movie?
***SIGN*** Squeeze♥
**[04:24] R**
Christmas is coming up, too.
All couples grow closer in winter!
**[04:29] R**
It's the season for *us*!
**[04:32] K**
I-I guess I could do a movie.
**[04:34] R**
Really?!
**[04:34] K**
*At least there'll be an armrest between us.*
**[04:35] R**
Yay!
**[04:43] K**
Hey, could you stop clinging to me?
**[04:46] R**
Please, I know you love it.
***SIGN*** Rub Rub
**[04:49] Shinbo**
What's the matter, Chizuru?
**[04:52] Shinbo**
You're spacing out.
**[04:53] C**
Huh? Sorry, where were we?
**[04:56] Shin**
We're thinking of having a pajama
party for Christmas, the three of us.
**[05:01] C**
Oh, sorry. I have plans over Christmas.
**[05:04] Shin**
What?!
**[05:06] Shin**
No way! With a boy?!
**[05:07] Kawahara**
Wow! What's he like?! C'mon, tell us!
**[05:10] C**
I-It's not like that!
**[05:12] Shin**
Okay, okay. We won't pry.
**[05:15] Kawahara**
We're used to you being secretive.
**[05:18] Shin**
But do let us know if you have good news!
**[05:20] C**
Jeez, you two!
**[05:32] K**
That should do it.
***SIGN*** What's the plan for Christmas?
I'd like to go see some night lights!
***SIGN*** I'm going on a trip with
family over Christmas.
Really sorry.
***SIGN*** What? I don't believe you!!
**[05:35] K**
This can't go on all the way to Christmas,
or she'll really get the wrong idea!
***SIGN*** What? I don't believe you!!
***SIGN*** I'm breaking up
with you.
***SIGN*** I'm breaking up
with you.
***SIGN*** Just kidding.
**[05:40] K**
I need to distance myself...
**[05:44] K**
Christmas, huh?
**[05:46] K**
Last year, I spent the entire time
at home studying for entrance exams.
**[05:49] K**
The only "special" occurrences...
***SIGN*** Kibe Yoshiaki
***SIGN*** Use it to buy a GAO
porn lucky bag, VGB.
***SIGN*** What's VGB?
***SIGN*** VirGin Boy
***SIGN*** stfu
***SIGN*** no u
**[05:51] K**
were these nonsense texts from Kibe.
***SIGN*** Kibe Yoshiaki
***SIGN*** merry xmas
***SIGN*** dick
***SIGN*** dick
**[05:57] K**
* If only I could spend*
* Christmas with Mizuhara...*
**[06:00] Bo**
Cheers!
***SIGN*** Clink
**[06:02] C**
Here's your gift.
**[06:05] C**
Merry, merry Christmas!
***SIGN*** Merry,
Merry Christmas!
**[06:08] K**
Oh, I know!
**[06:10] K**
If I make a booking right now, I—
**[06:11] Sign**
Mizuhara
**[06:12] K**
What? She's already booked for Christmas Eve?
**[06:16] K**
Well, she's fairly popular.
**[06:19] K**
And I guess great minds think alike.
**[06:24] K**
She's on top of the charts
among rookies, after all.
**[06:27] K**
*Come to think of it...*
**[06:29] Sign**
Mizuhara Kamiya Shimizu
**[06:29] K**
* Why is she even working*
* as a rental girlfriend?*
**[06:33] K**
*For money, I guess?*
***SIGN*** Mwahaha
**[06:35] K**
*But she said she wasn't making all that much,*
**[06:38] K**
*and she's living in this run-down building.*
**[06:40] K**
* She's not the type to get off on wrapping*
* boys around her finger, either.*
**[06:41] C**
Come on.
**[06:45] K**
Well, no point in thinking
about it. Time to sleep.
***SIGN*** No way I could
figure it out...
**[06:49] K**
Man, looks like I'll be spending
another Christmas alone...
**[06:58] K**
That's all the end-of-year payments done...
**[07:03] K**
That number's looking awfully low.
Lots of it went to Mizuhara.
**[07:07] K**
It's my own fault, though.
**[07:09] K**
Guess I'll have to find a job for real.
**[07:18] K**
*Mizuhara?*
**[07:23] K**
*Look at her all dressed up! So pretty!*
**[07:26] K**
*Wait, why am I hiding?*
**[07:32] K**
* Yikes, a date? I didn't*
* want to see her working!*
**[07:36] K**
*Why am I looking away?*
**[07:39] K**
*But I have a feeling I shouldn't look...*
**[07:44] K**
* I can't believe a hottie like that is*
* booking a rental girlfriend, though.*
**[07:50] K**
*I shouldn't interrupt.*
**[07:55] K**
* I didn't know why, but a massive doubt*
* crept into my mind at that moment...*
**[08:02] K**
* An all-too-cruel possibility I'd*
* stumbled upon on that sacred day.*
**[08:07] K**
* Something I wanted to look away from*
* 'cause it'd turn my world upside-down.*
**[08:11] K**
* At the same time, I was dismayed at myself*
* for not even considering it until then.*
**[08:17] K**
* "Maybe Rental Girlfriend Mizuhara*
* Chizuru has a boyfriend."*
**[08:23] K**
* It took but a few seconds for those dark*
* thoughts to completely consume my mind.*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[08:31] K**
What?
**[08:35] K**
*Is that her boyfriend?!*
**[08:39] K**
* Why'd the thought never*
* even cross my mind?*
**[08:41] K**
* Who ever said a rental girlfriend*
* couldn't have a boyfriend?*
**[08:46] K**
* Come to think of it, I know nothing*
* about Mizuhara's personal life.*
**[08:51] K**
* And there's a chance*
* they're dating in secret.*
**[08:54] K**
* And Mizuhara being single was about*
* as likely as pigs flying to begin with!*
**[08:59] K**
*Wait, no way!*
**[09:01] K**
*Mizuhara can't have a boyfriend!*
***SIGN*** A
h
a
h
a
**[09:04] K**
*She... can't...*
***SIGN*** H
a
h
a
h
a
**[09:09] C**
Sorry, I lied about when
my last train leaves.
**[09:12] Umi**
Bad girl. Santa won't
come see you this year.
**[09:21] Umi**
Shall we get going, then?
**[09:23] C**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** W
r
i
n
g
**[09:29] C**
What'd you do over
the weekend, Umi-kun?
**[09:31] Umi**
Futsal, mostly.
**[09:33] C**
Sounds cool! I wanna try it, too!
**[09:35] Umi**
I'll call you next time I go. It's really fun.
**[09:37] C**
Yay!
**[09:38] K**
So his name's Umi, huh?
***SIGN*** Eco-Friendly
**[09:42] W**
How shady.
**[09:44] K**
I-I'm so sorry!
**[09:49] K**
*What am I doing?*
**[09:51] K**
*If Mizuhara saw me, what would she think?*
**[09:54] K**
*Is that seriously her boyfriend, though?*
**[09:56] K**
*There's still a chance he's renting her.*
**[09:59] K**
* And it'd be mighty deceptive of*
* her to act all affable with clients*
**[10:02] K**
*while dating a pretty boy in real life...*
**[10:05] C**
If I'm gonna date a guy,
he's gotta be hot.
***SIGN*** Snicker
**[10:09] K**
*Would Mizuhara really betray us like that?*
**[10:14] K**
*That'd be way too cruel!*
**[10:16] Bros**
Go, Kinoshita!
***SIGN*** Mizuhara Chizuru
***SIGN*** Client Association
**[10:18] Bros**
Expose Mizuhara Chizuru!
**[10:20] Bros**
Being that pretty is not an excuse!
**[10:22] K**
*I need to do this for the bros!*
**[10:28] K**
A movie?
**[10:30] K**
What a trite idea for a date.
What is he, some well-adjusted fellow?
***SIGN*** Aquarium
(Very Trite)
**[10:34] K**
* Why would anyone pay to rent her and*
* just watch a movie for two hours, though?*
**[10:39] K**
* It's really unlikely that this*
* is a rental date, I guess?*
***SIGN*** Knows a thing or two
about rental dates
**[10:44] C**
Lots of people here, huh?
**[10:46] Umi**
This should be good.
**[10:49] K**
*I can't just stand around here!*
**[10:51] Sign**
Now Showing
The Redemption of a Twenty-Year-Old
**[10:57] K**
That was too deep for me.
***SIGN*** Gloom
**[10:59] K**
Who even was the culprit in the end?
**[11:01] K**
Does she watch stuff like that all the time?
**[11:03] C**
The twilight scene was beautiful!
**[11:07] C**
It was one long cut,
and the tension was palpable!
**[11:11] Umi**
I hear the director insisted
on doing it that way.
**[11:14] C**
Really? I'd love to see it one more time!
**[11:17] K**
*They're having a jolly good time!*
**[11:22] K**
*They're getting cozy!*
**[11:25] K**
*They're on the same wavelength!*
***SIGN*** Sullen
**[11:27] C**
Wow, she says it's perfect!
**[11:29] K**
*Compatibility fortunes?*
**[11:30] Umi**
That's great.
***SIGN*** S
h
i
n
e
**[11:32] C**
Hey, what do you think of this one?
**[11:34] Umi**
Oh, looks good.
***SIGN*** H
u
f
f
**[11:36] K**
*They're buying gifts for each other?*
***SIGN*** P
u
f
f
**[11:41] K**
* I've never seen her with*
* such a happy smile...*
***SIGN*** W
r
i
n
g
**[11:49] W1**
Look at those two!
**[11:52] W1**
They're both gorgeous!
**[11:53] W1**
The guy's so hot.
**[11:55] W2**
I'd love to have that someday.
**[11:57] W2**
They're, like, the ideal couple.
**[11:59] W1**
Lucky them!
***SIGN*** Rattle
**[12:05] K**
*Seriously, what is going on here?!*
***SIGN*** Has taken
more damage
than he can handle
**[12:09] K**
*I haven't seen them hold hands yet.*
**[12:14] K**
*Right.*
**[12:15] K**
* A lovey-dovey couple*
* doesn't need to hold hands.*
**[12:20] K**
*Their hearts are already linked.*
**[12:24] C**
Again...
**[12:26] C**
I told you to write what you want to eat
on the whiteboard out front, didn't I?
**[12:30] Umi**
Sorry, it was a busy morning.
**[12:33] C**
There you go again, all about work all the time.
**[12:36] C**
You can eat your meeting minutes for dinner.
**[12:38] Umi**
I don't think they'd be very filling.
**[12:41] Umi**
I bet I'll start craving stew late at night.
**[12:43] C**
Then I'll make some and wait for you.
**[12:47] K**
* She's spending the night at his place?*
* They're practically living together?!*
**[12:51] K**
*I should stop already.*
**[12:55] K**
*I've seen and heard more than enough.*
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** Kibe Yoshiaki
***SIGN*** merry xmas
**[13:29] K**
He sent one again...
**[13:31] K**
This stings, Kibe!
**[13:32] K**
Hurts more than usual this year.
**[13:36] K**
* Well, duh, of course she'd have a boyfriend,*
* even if she works as a rental girlfriend.*
**[13:40] K**
*Mizuhara* is *really pretty.*
**[13:42] K**
*I should just go home.*
**[13:46] K**
*What am I doing?*
**[13:48] K**
*I followed them all day like a creep.*
**[13:50] K**
* If they'd found out,*
* I would've been taken to court.*
**[13:53] C**
Who do you think you are?
That's simply stalking!
**[13:56] C**
We're through now!
I want nothing to do with you!
**[13:59] K**
Oh, man, the self-hatred's hitting hard.
***SIGN*** G
l
o
o
m
**[14:10] K**
*Wha... Umi-kun?!*
***SIGN*** Panic
***SIGN*** F
l
a
i
l
**[14:14] K**
*Stay cool! He doesn't know me!*
***SIGN*** Whistle
***SIGN*** Whistle
***SIGN*** Whistle
***SIGN*** Whistle
***SIGN*** Whistle
**[14:19] Umi**
Hello? I'm calling about the thing we discussed.
**[14:22] K**
*Oh, he's here to make a call.*
**[14:23] Umi**
Is that so? Glad to hear it.
**[14:26] Umi**
Oh, her? I'm with her now.
**[14:30] K**
*Mizuhara? What're they talking about?*
**[14:33] Umi**
She's extremely beautiful,
and just as wonderful on the inside.
**[14:37] K**
*I-Inside? Inside where?!*
**[14:40] Umi**
She's satisfaction guaranteed
for whoever sees her.
**[14:44] K**
*Sees her? Satisfaction?*
**[14:46] K**
* Does he know about her job?*
* But he's sounding awfully aloof about it...*
**[14:48] Umi**
Oh, her outfit?
**[14:51] Umi**
I'll check her measurements later and text you.
**[14:54] K**
*Measurements? Outfit?*
**[14:57] K**
*This isn't about her job!*
**[14:59] K**
* What the hell? What the hell*
* has he been talking about?*
**[15:01] Umi**
Yes, it'll be easy.
**[15:03] K**
* Where will people see her?*
* A gentleman's club?*
**[15:06] K**
*Nah, I'm overthinking it.*
**[15:08] K**
*Mizuhara wouldn't be fooled like that.*
**[15:10] K**
*But she* is *too nice for her own good...*
**[15:14] K**
*Maybe he took advantage of that?*
**[15:17] Umi**
Also, she's learned to let out some
very alluring voices recently.
**[15:23] Umi**
Talk to you later.
**[15:27] K**
*That's it. This guy's totally plotting something.*
**[15:32] K**
*Mizuhara...*
**[15:35] K**
*Mizuhara!*
**[15:41] K**
*Jerk...*
**[16:05] K**
*Mizuhara...*
**[16:08] K**
*Damn it, I don't know how to go out there!*
**[16:10] K**
*He's her boyfriend.*
**[16:12] K**
* What right do I have to poke*
* my nose in their business?*
**[16:18] K**
*But there's no doubt he's a scumbag.*
**[16:21] K**
* "She's learned to let out some*
* alluring voices," my ass!*
***SIGN*** Mizuhara Chizuru Client Association
**[16:24] K**
*Give me strength, bros!*
**[16:24] Bros**
Go, Kinoshita!
**[16:26] Bros**
Protect Mizuhara Chizuru!
**[16:27] Bros**
You're the key player!
**[16:30] K**
* I won't let that guy have*
* his way with our Mizuhara!*
**[16:39] K**
Wha...
**[16:42] K**
*Wait..*
**[16:44] K**
M-Mizuhar—
**[16:45] K**
Ow!
**[16:52] C**
Y-You!
**[16:54] C**
Why are you here?!
**[16:56] K**
W-W-W...
**[16:58] K**
W-Weren't you about to kiss just now?
**[17:00] C**
Huh? Kiss?
**[17:02] C**
Why would Umi-kun and I kiss?
**[17:05] C**
He was just about to fix up my earring.
**[17:07] K**
Earring? You weren't gonna kiss?
**[17:10] K**
A-Anyway, he's a scumbag trying
to take you, his girlfriend, for a ride!
**[17:15] C**
What? Girlfriend?
**[17:17] C**
What are you talking about?
**[17:19] K**
Huh?
**[17:21] Umi**
Do you know him, Chizuru-chan?
**[17:23] C**
Uh, w-well, he goes to my college.
**[17:27] K**
I-If he's not your boyfriend, then what?!
**[17:30] K**
Why else would you be on a date with such
a pretty boy on Christmas Eve, of all days?!
**[17:33] C**
What?
**[17:35] K**
And you were talking about
late-night stew and whatnot!
**[17:38] C**
H-How did you...
**[17:42] C**
Uh... That was, erm...
**[17:48] Umi**
"Stew"? Are you talking about the script?
**[17:52] C**
U-Umi-kun!
**[17:54] K**
S-Script?
**[17:56] C**
Shh!
**[17:57] Umi**
Oh, was I not supposed to mention that?
**[17:59] K**
What script? Mizuhara?
**[18:28] C**
I'm an actress.
**[18:34] K**
*An...*
**[18:35] K**
*actress?!*
**[18:38] C**
Or, well, I'm just starting out.
**[18:40] C**
I work that job because acting school
costs money, and it serves as good practice.
**[18:47] C**
Umi-kun is in that school with me.
He's a fellow actor.
***SIGN*** Blown away
**[18:50] K**
*Fellow actor?!*
**[18:50] C**
I just had him help me with the script
reading assigned to us while shopping.
**[18:53] K**
*Script reading?!*
**[18:55] Umi**
Oh, look at the time.
I need to head over to the shoot.
**[18:58] C**
Oh, sorry about all this, Umi-kun.
**[19:02] K**
H-H-Hang on a damn second!
**[19:04] K**
What was that phone call
in the restroom all about, then?
**[19:07] U**
Phone call?
**[19:08] K**
You were talking about
Mizuhara's voice and stuff.
**[19:11] U**
Oh, gosh, you heard all that?
**[19:15] U**
I was just recommending
Chizuru-chan to a director I know.
**[19:22] U**
I'm glad it wasn't a big deal.
**[19:22] K**
*I... misunderstood everything?!*
**[19:24] C**
Yeah, sorry again.
**[19:26] U**
Later.
**[19:31] C**
Sheesh, you're such a moron.
**[19:34] C**
Didn't you stop to consider you
might be jumping to conclusions?
**[19:37] C**
How long were you following us, anyway?
**[19:40] K**
Since I spotted you at the station...
**[19:42] C**
The station? That was this afternoon!
**[19:44] C**
That's simply stalking. Don't you
have anything better to do in life?
**[19:48] K**
I'm sorry, seriously.
**[19:50] K**
I did decide to leave.
**[19:52] K**
I was convinced you two were dating,
and I didn't wanna bother you on your date.
**[19:58] K**
But when I started thinking you might
be getting tricked by a scumbag, I...
**[20:03] K**
I just couldn't ignore it.
**[20:07] C**
That's so stupid!
Who are you, my boyfriend?!
**[20:10] K**
I'm sorry, Mizuhara.
**[20:12] K**
I'd understand if you never
wanted to see my face again.
**[20:17] K**
*Honestly, who do I think I am?*
**[20:19] K**
*Even I can't believe myself.*
**[20:22] K**
*Worst Christmas ever.*
**[20:26] K**
*An actress... Mizuhara's amazing.*
**[20:30] K**
* She really does live in a*
* completely different world.*
**[20:35] K**
*I truly have... fallen...*
**[20:42] C**
Here.
**[20:52] C**
U-Umi-kun only had free time today.
**[20:56] C**
And I figured I needed a guy's opinion
if I was picking something out for a guy.
**[21:03] K**
A phone case?
**[21:06] C**
I-I mean, you've been using your
broken phone without a case.
**[21:11] C**
It looks awful like that.
**[21:14] K**
Mizuhara?
**[21:15] C**
Th-That said, our secret belongs to both of us.
**[21:19] C**
And I feel bad that I left you to deal
with the Ruka-chan issue alone.
**[21:25] C**
I-It's not a gift or anything, okay?
**[21:29] C**
Just a token of my apology.
**[21:40] K**
*And so...*
**[21:41] C**
H-Hey, what are you crying for?!
**[21:44] C**
I told you, it's not a gift or anything!
**[21:46] K**
Sorry, it's just...
**[21:49] K**
This is the first time a girl's ever
given me anything on Christmas.
**[21:55] K**
*I've always been a hopelessly moronic loser...*
**[22:00] G1**
Aw, he's crying.
**[22:01] G2**
Did he get dumped?
**[22:08] C**
Aw, jeez.
**[22:10] K**
*But, together with Mizuhara,*
**[22:12] K**
*my life is starting to take on new color.*
**[22:17] C**
Oh, it's snowing.
**[22:22] K**
Mizuhara!
**[22:23] C**
You're taking anything
but the subway back home.
***SIGN*** Wha?!
***SIGN*** W
e
l
c
o
m
e
♥
***SIGN*** You're so
childish
***SIGN*** Puts men
to shame
***SIGN*** Already a chief
at her young age
***SIGN*** Sensei!
***SIGN*** I need your help
with homework!
**[23:57] K**
Mizuhara, an actress?
**[23:59] K**
I know nothing about showbiz.
**[24:02] R**
Don't be modest, Kazuya-kun.
**[24:04] R**
I know you have a ton of movies on DVD.
**[24:06] C**
Wow, that's surprising.
What kind of movies do you like?
**[24:09] R**
The ones I saw in his place were, like,
**[24:11] R**
"Magic Mirror Something"
or "Stop Time and Something."
**[24:15] R**
Ones with really long titles.
**[24:16] K**
Wait, those aren't movies!
**[24:18] C**
I saw that one coming.
**[24:20] R**
On the next episode of *
Rent-a-Girlfriend*!
**[24:22] C**
Lies...
**[24:23] R**
...and Girlfriend.
***SIGN*** "Lies and Girlfriend"
**[24:23] K**
I-I can explain, Mizuhara!
**[24:25] C**
Stay away from me.
# E9 - Lies and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GYW47KM36/lies-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
**[00:02] K**
Welcome.
**[00:04] Coworker**
Kinoshita-kun, go clean up booth 13.
**[00:07] K**
Oh, sure.
**[00:11] K**
*I started a part-time job.*
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Happy
***SIGN*** Happy
**[00:15] K**
Aw, it's so cute!
**[00:18] K**
Mizuhara's gift!
**[00:19] K**
The phone case she picked out for me!
**[00:23] K**
Just for me!
**[00:26] (Flashback) C**
I'm an actress.
**[00:29] K**
*I'm next-door neighbors with an actress!*
***SIGN*** Grin
**[00:34] K**
I must be the only guy in history to
get a gift from a rental girlfriend!
**[00:39] K**
She must see me as someone special.
**[00:42] K**
*I did it!*
**[00:43] K**
* It's a small one, but I built*
* another connection with her!*
***SIGN*** Anon Trying Their Best
***SIGN*** I'm still using the aroma candle she gave me. Chizuru-chan #1
***SIGN*** Anon Trying Their Best
***SIGN*** I got cookies, yo
***SIGN*** Anon Trying Their Best
***SIGN*** Same, and they were delicious. Isn't she just the best?
***SIGN*** Anon Trying Their Best
**[00:49] K**
Guess there are more of us than I thought...
**[00:52] Sign**
Café Kanoir
**[00:53] C**
I mean...
**[00:55] C**
I'm a girlfriend.
**[00:56] K**
But... I don't know... It might give
your clients the wrong idea.
**[01:00] C**
I'm a girlfriend.
**[01:02] K**
Yeah, but... a g-gif—
**[01:03] C**
I'm a girlfriend, okay?
**[01:06] C**
It's perfectly normal for a
girlfriend to give you gifts!
**[01:09] C**
And it's agency policy!
**[01:11] K**
Uh, that much is true, but...
**[01:12] Sign**
I know I'm totally not
justified here...
**[01:16] C**
I'd like to clear something up here and now.
**[01:20] C**
Have you fallen in love with me?
**[01:23] K**
Huh... What?!
**[01:29] K**
I...
**[01:32] K**
I haven't.
**[01:34] C**
Exactly!
**[01:36] C**
We're only playing pretend couple
for our grandmas, right?
**[01:41] C**
Ruka-chan seems to think there's more to it,
**[01:44] C**
but I'm nothing more than
a rental girlfriend.
**[01:47] C**
If you were actually into me,
that'd change things entirely.
**[01:52] C**
Let's keep things clean,
**[01:54] C**
and this relationship purely business.
**[02:04] G**
Whoa, she's so pretty!
**[02:07] G**
That dude's so lucky.
**[02:22] R**
Hey! What have you two been getting up to?!
**[02:26] K**
Ruka-chan?!
**[02:27] R**
You told me you had other plans today!
***SIGN*** Leap
**[02:29] R**
It was a date with her?!
***SIGN*** You cheat!!
You're cheating on me!!
**[02:32] R**
Why her, when you have me?!
***SIGN*** I got cheated on!!
**[02:34] K**
U-Uh, I was just getting
some life advice from her.
**[02:39] K**
*I can't believe I just said that.*
**[02:41] R**
Well, you're going on a date with *me* now!
**[02:44] K**
But I have plans...
**[02:45] R**
Cancel them!
**[02:46] K**
What? Come on!
***SIGN*** Poker face...
**[02:52] R**
A movie? The amusement park?
**[02:59] R**
Here.
**[03:00] R**
Say "ahh."
***SIGN*** Nom
**[03:05] R**
You ate it! So cute!
***SIGN*** Nom
**[03:09] (Flashback) C**
Let's keep things clean, and this
relationship purely business.
**[03:13] K**
* Right... I'm just a partner*
* in crime to Mizuhara.*
**[03:19] K**
*What was I getting carried away for?*
**[03:27] Sign**
Danger
**[03:27] Sign**
Watch Your Back
**[03:27] K**
Wait, what?
***SIGN*** A blindfold!?
**[03:29] K**
What are you doing?!
***SIGN*** Pull
**[03:30] R**
I need to take you somewhere.
**[03:32] K**
Wh-Where?
**[03:35] R**
This way.
**[03:36] R**
Keep the blindfold on.
**[03:36] Signr**
That's
so
funny!
**[03:36] Signl**
What
the
heck?
**[03:38] K**
* I guess I should do what she wants.*
* I did do her wrong today, after all.*
***SIGN*** V
r
r
m
.
.
.
***SIGN*** Click
***SIGN*** S
l
a
m
***SIGN*** S
h
o
v
e
***SIGN*** T
u
m
b
l
e
**[03:52] K**
What's going on? Where are we?
**[03:54] R**
You can take off the blindfold now.
**[03:58] K**
Huh?
**[04:06] K**
Wh-What?!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
***SIGN*** "Lies and Girlfriend"
**[05:49] Sign**
Emergency
**[05:51] K**
*Seriously, what is she thinking?!*
**[05:54] Sign**
Notice to Guests
In the event that the cover is removed
outside of an emergency,
the offender will be fined 3,000 yen.
HOTEL SMILE
**[05:54] K**
* A love hotel? There's impulsive,*
* and then there's this!*
**[05:57] K**
*This is...*
**[05:58] K**
*This is just...*
**[06:00] K**
*Super tempting, honestly!*
***SIGN*** A
a
h
n
♥
**[06:05] R**
Kazuya-kun.
***SIGN*** Imposing
**[06:10] R**
Mind giving me an explanation?
**[06:14] K**
An explanation of what?
**[06:16] R**
Your relationship with Chizuru-san!
**[06:18] R**
You two have gone way past
rental girlfriend and client!
**[06:21] K**
*T-True.*
***SIGN*** Y
e
p
.
**[06:24] K**
Wait, why'd you take off your socks, then?
**[06:27] R**
I was just getting comfy.
**[06:28] R**
I remember you talking about
grandmas and whatnot, but that's all.
**[06:33] R**
So tell me everything.
**[06:35] K**
*Well, I guess she does know everything else.*
**[06:41] R**
I see. I think I get the gist of it now.
**[06:44] K**
We've been living on the edge,
as much as I hate to admit it.
**[06:50] R**
What are you thinking?!
**[06:52] R**
There's no way you can
keep that lie up forever!
**[06:55] K**
W-Well...
**[06:56] R**
Will you keep it up even
when you're old and gray?
**[06:59] R**
Remain a bachelor forever?
**[07:01] C**
The fee's going up by a
thousand starting this month.
**[07:04] K**
Thank you once again.
**[07:09] R**
She's a rental girlfriend, you know!
You two don't have a future together!
**[07:14] K**
B-But Gran totally believes that we're dating!
**[07:18] R**
There's a simple solution to that.
**[07:21] R**
You can just introduce me to her!
**[07:25] R**
You have a girlfriend. You don't
need to turn to Chizuru-san anymore.
**[07:30] K**
I'll really lose her trust if I hop
from one girl to another!
**[07:34] K**
Besides, she's taken an
abnormal liking to Mizuhara.
**[07:37] K**
It won't be easy to just replace her.
**[07:41] R**
Can you have sex with Chizuru-san?
**[07:45] K**
Where'd that come from?!
**[07:47] R**
That's what it's all about,
isn't it? A successor?
**[07:50] ---**
H-Hang on!
**[07:51] R**
You can't, right?
She's just a rental girlfriend.
**[07:54] R**
No matter how long you keep it up, you and
she can only have a platonic relationship!
**[07:58] R**
Is that what your grandma wants?
**[08:02] R**
I'll have you know I'm ready to take it all in.
**[08:10] K**
Look, I can't!
**[08:16] R**
I'm actually thinking of the long term here!
**[08:20] R**
I wouldn't have brought you here otherwise!
**[08:22] K**
*So she was after this all along.*
**[08:25] R**
Do you not like me trying to
get closer to you this way?
**[08:32] K**
S-Sorry! Bathroom!
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** Gran
***SIGN*** January 3rd
***SIGN*** Squirm
**[08:47] K**
* What am I gonna do?! I don't*
* know if I can control myself!*
**[08:50] K**
*Think about Mizuhara's pure smile.*
**[08:52] K**
*Mizuhara's pure smile!*
**[08:55] K**
*All I can do is maintain an iron will!*
**[09:01] K**
Ruka-chan, why don't we calm down
and order some room service...
**[09:04] K**
Huh? Ruka-chan?
**[09:06] K**
Did she leave?
**[09:08] K**
*I... I guess... I'm in the clear?*
**[09:15] R**
I've gotta take it one step at a time, right?
***SIGN*** Heart Rate
***SIGN*** Range
**[09:18] R**
Don't rush it, Sarashina!
**[09:20] R**
You're his girlfriend!
***SIGN*** ~ New Year ~
**[09:25] K**
Sorry I had to drag you out
first thing in the new year.
**[09:26] Sign**
Asakusa Station
**[09:28] K**
We're doing lunch and a shrine
visit, so it'll take half the day.
**[09:33] C**
Well, not like we have a choice.
I'm supposed to be your girlfriend.
**[09:37] C**
It'd be too weird if I didn't
see your family for New Year's.
**[09:40] K**
Mizuhara...
**[09:41] C**
Oh, but you will still have to pay, okay?
**[09:44] K**
O-Of course.
**[09:46] Kaz**
Mom... Wearing a kimono
is a bit over the top.
**[09:51] N**
What are you talking about?
**[09:52] N**
We mustn't slight the
soon-to-be Kinoshita in any way!
**[09:56] N**
Hello, my angel! Oh, and Kazuya, too.
**[09:58] K**
I'm just an aside?
**[10:00] C**
Oh, Grandmother. Happy New Year.
**[10:03] C**
Here's to another great year together.
***SIGN*** W
e
l
l
i
n
g
**[10:06] N**
You're just as pretty in the new year!
**[10:09] N**
Happy New Year!
**[10:12] C**
That's a beautiful kimono.
**[10:14] N**
It's way too nice for me.
**[10:15] C**
Not at all. It suits you very well.
**[10:16] K**
*Yeah, there's no replacing her for Gran.*
**[10:19] R**
Happy New Year.
**[10:25] R**
I'm Sarashina Ruka,
and I'll be joining you today.
***SIGN*** Rent-A-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Beaming
**[10:35] N**
Do you know her?
**[10:37] K**
Uh, y-yeah, she's a friend!
**[10:40] R**
Oh, it's Grandmother! The real deal!
**[10:42] N**
"Real deal"?
**[10:43] R**
Kazuya-san's told me so much about you
that I've been wanting to meet you.
**[10:47] N**
Is that so? If you're their friend,
you are very much welcome to join us.
**[10:51] N**
Harumi-san.
**[10:53] H**
Hello? This is Kinoshita.
We have a reservation for five...
**[10:58] N**
Kazuya told you about me?
**[11:00] R**
Yes. He told me how you were
the most amazing grandmother.
**[11:03] C**
How did she find out about this?
She even knew where we were meeting up.
**[11:03] N**
Oh? Is that so?
**[11:07] K**
I have no idea!
**[11:10] K**
*Don't tell me... it was back then?*
**[11:13] C**
Looks to me like you *do* have an idea.
**[11:16] K**
Oh, uh, no...
**[11:18] K**
*Did she see the message then?*
**[11:21] Sign**
Asakusa Station
**[11:21] C**
I don't think she'll immediately spill
the beans about us, but it's still risky.
**[11:26] N**
I must say, you are a very pretty young lady.
**[11:29] C**
Please, you flatter me!
**[11:31] Sign**
Japanese Restaurant
Kokyu
**[11:35] R**
Let's go, Kazuya-san.
**[11:36] N**
How do you know them, Ruka-san?
**[11:39] R**
I'm—
**[11:39] K**
Sh-She's Chizuru's friend!
**[11:42] N**
What? Chizuru-san's friend?!
***SIGN*** Starry-eyed
**[11:45] K**
We kept running into her on dates, and at
some point she and I became friends, too.
**[11:50] K**
Right, Chizuru?
**[11:52] C**
Y-Yes, our parents are friends.
**[11:54] C**
We've practically grown up
together, like sisters.
**[11:56] R**
I'm his girlfriend.
**[11:59] R**
I'm Kazuya-san's girlfriend.
**[12:02] N**
Girl...friend?
**[12:07] K**
What are you talking about,
Ruka-chan? You know that's not—
**[12:09] R**
I'm his girlfriend.
**[12:10] K**
No, Chizuru's my girlfriend...
**[12:12] R**
I'm his girlfriend.
**[12:15] N**
The rest of you, go in.
**[12:18] N**
Kazuya, we need to talk.
**[12:21] N**
O-Okay.
**[12:22] Kaz**
Er... Shall we head on in, then?
**[12:25] H**
Y-Yeah.
**[12:26] K**
*I-I'm in trouble!*
**[12:28] W**
Welcome.
**[12:30] H**
We're the Kinoshitas. We have a reservation.
**[12:30] C**
U-Uh, I need to visit the restroom.
**[12:33] C**
Come with me, Ruka-chan?
**[12:36] Sign**
Japanese Restaurant
**[12:37] K**
Ow!
**[12:38] N**
You're cheating on her?!
You're two-timing her, aren't you?!
**[12:39] K**
N-No, you're wrong! Ow!
**[12:42] N**
You already have Chizuru-san!
**[12:44] N**
Even if she'll stand for it, I won't!
**[12:46] K**
Listen to me!
**[12:46] N**
Choose! Either you cut ties with us,
**[12:49] N**
or you break up with Ruka-dono!
**[12:51] K**
Again, it's not what you think!
**[12:53] N**
How, exactly?!
**[12:55] K**
Sh-She's a pathological liar!
**[12:58] N**
What? A liar?
**[13:01] K**
Yeah. She's usually a nice girl, but she
says the most random things at times.
**[13:06] K**
And Chizuru's too nice to cut her off.
**[13:09] K**
*T-Too unbelievable, huh?*
**[13:13] N**
I see. That must be rough.
**[13:16] K**
You believe me?
**[13:18] N**
It's hard to believe Chizuru
would let you two-time her,
**[13:21] N**
and even harder to believe you'd
have two girls falling for you.
**[13:26] K**
*Good point!*
**[13:27] N**
And we can't turn away a friend of hers.
**[13:30] N**
I'll let Kazuo and Harumi know for you.
**[13:30] Sign**
Close shave
**[13:35] C**
What are you playing at?
**[13:37] R**
Right back at you! Do you seriously
think you can keep this farce up forever?
**[13:43] R**
Kazuya-kun told me everything.
**[13:45] R**
You're overstepping your boundaries
as a rental girlfriend.
**[13:48] R**
You mustn't get involved in a client's
personal life. That's just common sense!
**[13:52] R**
I can take over as girlfriend,
and you can ride off into the sunset.
**[13:55] R**
Don't you think that's the best option here?
**[13:58] C**
It's not that simple!
**[13:59] R**
Oh, but it is.
**[14:01] R**
And it's far more realistic
than what you're doing!
**[14:04] R**
Do you really think this is
helping your grandmothers?
**[14:07] R**
You're *lying* to them, you know!
**[14:10] C**
I'll admit that we've dragged this on too
long, but it's a complicated situation!
**[14:14] R**
You two are the ones overcomplicating it!
**[14:17] R**
Or maybe...
**[14:21] Sign**
Flinch
***SIGN*** Fondle
**[14:22] C**
Hey, what are you doing?
**[14:24] R**
You just like Kazuya-kun, don't you?
**[14:28] R**
You don't want me taking him away from you.
**[14:31] C**
You're wrong!
**[14:33] R**
Maybe it's you who wants to
stay on as his "girlfriend."
**[14:38] R**
I'm serious about him, okay?
**[14:41] R**
If you're not, please walk away
like a proper rental girlfriend.
**[14:50] C**
What the heck?
**[14:53] R**
He's really bad with thrill rides,
**[14:56] R**
so he was terrified.
**[14:57] N**
Oh.
**[14:58] R**
And he was just so cute.
**[15:00] N**
Is that so?
**[15:05] R**
Kazuya-san, you've got sauce on your face.
***SIGN*** Nom
***SIGN*** Nom
**[15:08] R**
Try not to make such a mess, okay?
**[15:12] R**
Say "ahh."
**[15:17] R**
So cute!
**[15:18] R**
I could watch him eat forever!
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Glance
**[15:33] R**
Kazuya-san, may I have a moment?
**[15:35] K**
Huh? S-Sure...
***SIGN*** Wiped...
**[15:47] C**
What's the matter?
**[15:48] N**
You're an angel, Chizuru-san!
**[15:51] N**
I can't believe you deal with
this every time you see her!
**[15:55] Kaz**
Seriously, you're amazing.
**[15:57] C**
What do you mean?
**[15:59] N**
You know, Ruka's *thing*.
**[16:07] R**
A pathological liar?!
**[16:09] R**
Jeez, you idiot! Why'd you have
to give me that backstory?!
**[16:10] K**
Sorry, I made it up on the spot!
**[16:12] K**
Ow, ow!
**[16:13] R**
I knew it was weird!
**[16:15] R**
Your grandma and parents were
smiling at me like some kinda saints!
**[16:18] R**
I have to go fix this!
**[16:20] K**
Wait! I'm telling you, my family
believes Mizuhara's my girlfriend!
**[16:24] K**
If you keep pushing it,
they'll think I'm two-timing!
**[16:27] R**
What's the big deal? You're lying
to them about Chizuru-san, anyway.
**[16:30] R**
There's no difference between
zero-timing and two-timing!
**[16:32] K**
They're polar opposites!
**[16:35] R**
I mean, aren't I your girlfriend?
**[16:38] K**
Well...
**[16:39] R**
You said you'd make me your girlfriend,
if only as a trial at first.
**[16:44] K**
I-I know...
**[16:45] R**
But with your grandma, we have to act
like Chizuru-san's your girlfriend,
**[16:49] R**
and I'm just a friend?
**[16:51] R**
That's just too much for me!
**[16:54] K**
*Close! Too close!*
**[17:01] R**
I'm your girlfriend.
**[17:03] R**
That's the role I want.
**[17:11] K**
I-It's almost time for the shrine visit, I think.
***SIGN*** Heart Rate
***SIGN*** Range
**[17:27] C**
I heard you told your folks
she's a pathological liar.
**[17:31] K**
Y-Yeah.
**[17:33] C**
And she was okay with that?
**[17:35] K**
What do you think?
**[17:36] C**
I don't believe you.
Way to add fuel to the fire.
**[17:38] K**
What choice did I have?
**[17:40] Kaz**
Kazuya.
**[17:41] K**
What's up?
**[17:42] Kaz**
Well, we've lost Mom and Sarashina-san.
**[17:48] N**
Are you all right? Do you feel sick?
**[17:52] R**
No.
**[17:55] N**
It's Kazuya.
**[18:05] K**
Nope. She's not answering.
**[18:06] C**
We shouldn't have trusted her
to keep her end of the deal.
**[18:10] C**
We can't pass the rental girlfriend
thing off as a lie if she tells her.
**[18:14] C**
Let's split up and look for them.
**[18:15] ---**
Gotcha!
**[18:19] N**
What's the matter?
**[18:21] R**
*Tell her... I have to tell her!*
**[18:24] R**
*I'm not a liar!*
**[18:26] R**
*And Chizuru-san's a rental girlfriend!*
**[18:29] R**
*It's not fair of you two to keep lying to her!*
**[18:33] N**
Ruka-dono?
**[18:35] R**
*Am I wrong?*
**[18:37] R**
*What she wants is a successor.*
**[18:39] R**
*Then I'm the better fit!*
**[18:41] R**
*I'm the one who can actually marry him!*
**[18:44] R**
* Chizuru-san's just a rental.*
* I'm his real girlfriend!*
**[18:49] (Flashback) K**
She may be a rental, but Mizuhara is...
**[18:52] (Flashback) K**
the best girlfriend anyone could ask for!
**[18:54] R**
*I have to tell her!*
**[18:59] N**
Anyway, I'm glad I got to meet you today.
**[19:06] N**
It's my first time meeting
a friend of Chizuru-san's.
**[19:10] N**
There's so much I want to ask you.
**[19:12] R**
Like what?
**[19:14] N**
How does she usually act?
**[19:17] N**
Is it any different from
how she behaves around us?
**[19:21] N**
Given how Kazuya's not much
of a ladies' man at all,
**[19:24] N**
as head of the Kinoshita family,
I can't help but put her on a pedestal.
**[19:30] N**
I hope that isn't proving to
be a cause of stress for her.
**[19:33] N**
How many friends does she have?
**[19:36] N**
What are her favorite pastimes?
**[19:38] N**
What does she like,
and what does she dislike?
**[19:41] N**
What are her favorite foods,
and what makes her laugh the most?
**[19:45] N**
This is all I've been thinking
about lately. All day, every day.
**[19:51] N**
It's as though this bag of bones has
fallen in love with a young girl.
**[19:56] R**
* No... It's not a granddaughter-in-law*
* that she wants.*
**[20:01] R**
*It's Chizuru-san herself!*
**[20:07] N**
Forgive me for the barrage of questions.
You must think I'm annoying.
**[20:12] R**
No...
**[20:13] C**
Grandmother!
**[20:15] N**
Oh, Chizuru-san.
**[20:17] N**
You suddenly went missing.
We were all so worried.
**[20:21] N**
Sorry about that. Ruka-dono
and I were just having a chat...
**[20:25] N**
You're completely out of breath, Chizuru-san!
**[20:29] N**
Are *you* okay?!
**[20:31] C**
Oh, yes, I'm fine.
**[20:37] N**
Shall we head to the shrine, then?
**[20:39] N**
Let's have another chat sometime, Ruka-dono.
**[20:42] R**
Yes, definitely.
**[20:48] N**
Sorry about that, everyone.
**[20:50] Kaz**
Don't just wander off like that.
**[20:53] H**
We were so worried!
**[20:55] N**
Don't act like I'm on my last legs!
**[20:57] N**
Okay, let's go pray for a thriving business!
**[20:59] Sign**
Close shave
***SIGN*** W
h
e
w
***SIGN*** Other people's opinions aren't
Romance: Not a great time.
Don't rush things.
Moving: Fine
Childbirth: May be
**[21:03] K**
Ruka-chan.
**[21:05] K**
Listen, I'm sorry about what I told my gran.
**[21:09] K**
Also, uh... thank you for
not spilling the beans.
**[21:15] Sign**
Fortunes
**[21:15] R**
I'm not a liar.
**[21:18] K**
S-Sorry—
**[21:19] R**
I *am* your girlfriend.
**[21:21] R**
And I hate Chizuru-san for meddling in your
family's affairs as a rental girlfriend.
**[21:26] R**
But I couldn't do it!
**[21:29] R**
I knew it wasn't the right time to tell her!
**[21:33] K**
Ruka-chan...
**[21:34] R**
Just no kissing or clinging to Chizuru-san!
**[21:39] K**
Why would I? She's a rental girlfriend!
**[21:41] R**
I'm not giving up, okay?
**[21:44] R**
One day, your grandma will accept
me as your real girlfriend.
**[21:50] R**
This is going to be a battle of
endurance. You'd best be ready.
**[21:59] K**
*Endurance?*
**[22:03] Sign**
F
o
r
t
u
n
e
***SIGN*** Don't be selfish.
Romance: You may find someone
nice and close to you,
but don't rush things.
**[22:06] (Flashback) R**
You just like Kazuya-kun, don't you?
***SIGN*** I love you, Kazuya-san!
***SIGN*** Whoa, whoa!
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Wha?!
***SIGN*** W
e
l
c
o
m
e
♥
***SIGN*** You're so
childish
***SIGN*** Puts men
to shame
***SIGN*** Already a chief
at her young age
***SIGN*** Sensei!
***SIGN*** I need your help
with homework!
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
**[23:45] G**
Looks like we're getting new staff.
**[23:48] R**
I'm Sarashina Ruka, and I'll
be joining you as of today.
***SIGN*** Conflicts: Up against women, you'll lose.
Romance: Sudden storms are headed your way.
**[23:54] ---**
What?!
**[23:57] R**
What did your fortune say, Chizuru-san?
**[24:00] C**
That's, uh, a secret.
**[24:02] R**
Did it say,
**[24:03] R**
"You'll fall for a college student who
rented a girlfriend after being dumped"?!
**[24:07] C**
That'd be the worst fortune possible.
**[24:09] K**
I don't know why, but I hurt inside.
**[24:11] R**
I'll make that pain go away.
Just put on a blindfold again.
**[24:15] C**
"Again"?
**[24:15] K**
O-O-On the next episode of *
Rent-a-Girlfriend*!
**[24:18] K**
"Friend's...
**[24:19] C**
...Girlfriend."
**[24:20] K**
Ruka-chan, keep that thing
on the down low, okay?
**[24:22] R**
Sure. I won't mention the hotel
thing even if it kills me!
***SIGN*** "Friend's Girlfriend"
**[24:25] K**
You just did!
# E10 - Friend's Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G6XJX21MR/friends-girlfriend)
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**[00:00] R**
I'm Sarashina Ruka, and I'll
be joining you as of today.
**[00:04] K**
S-Seriously?
***SIGN*** Dun
***SIGN*** Gloom
***SIGN*** Snap
**[00:06] K**
Why are you here?!
**[00:08] R**
I told you to be ready for
a battle of endurance.
***SIGN*** Why are you getting so mad?
I'm your girlfriend
**[00:12] R**
Sitting around won't close the gap with
Chizuru-san. You live in the same building.
**[00:16] R**
Meanwhile, your workplace
is Chizuru-san free!
***SIGN*** Welcome to
our very own
Eden!
**[00:20] R**
We can spend quality time together!
***SIGN*** S
q
u
e
e
z
e
**[00:22] K**
D-Do you have *any* intention of working?!
**[00:24] R**
Ouch! This is domestic violence!
**[00:27] K**
Also, being neighbors doesn't mean
anything! We barely ever interact!
**[00:31] R**
Boss, I'm being bullied!
**[00:34] R**
I demand you dock his pay!
**[00:36] R**
That way, he can't afford rentals.
**[00:38] Boss**
Okay. I'll trash his time card.
**[00:40] K**
*She's got him wrapped around her finger!*
**[00:42] Sign**
Rental girlfriend
skills in action?
**[00:43] R**
What's the problem? I'm free to
work where I please, aren't I?
**[00:48] Boss**
Okay, let's get you up to speed on your job.
**[00:50] R**
Sure thing!
**[00:52] K**
* O God of Campus Life!*
* Shine a ray of hope on me!*
**[00:58] K**
Welco...
**[01:00] Y**
Whoa, he's really here.
**[01:02] Iwa**
He's in uniform and all.
**[01:04] Sasa**
Ew.
**[01:05] Y**
We'll take the free time option.
**[01:06] K**
Room 5 is all yours.
**[01:09] Iwa**
"Room 5"?
**[01:11] Sasa**
Ew.
**[01:12] K**
Put your dick in a uniform or something, bro.
**[01:15] Sasa**
Ew.
**[01:16] K**
*There is no God.*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
***SIGN*** "Friend's Girlfriend"
**[02:49] K**
What's this about Kuri?
**[02:51] Y**
Well, he's been acting weird lately.
***SIGN*** This guy's Iwafune
**[02:55] Y**
He's been coming to college,
**[02:57] Y**
but it's like, I dunno... the lights
are on, but nobody's home.
***SIGN*** You might remember him
from his brief appearance
in the pub scene
***SIGN*** Scene?
What's that
supposed to mean?
**[03:02] K**
*Makes sense!*
**[03:03] S**
Dick! Dick!
**[03:04] Y**
So I did some digging.
**[03:05] Y**
Look at this.
***SIGN*** Uni
***SIGN*** Uni
***SIGN*** I'll never love again
***SIGN*** Uni
***SIGN*** Masayuki > Girls
***SIGN*** Uni
***SIGN*** My love story had an abrupt end
***SIGN*** Uni
***SIGN*** There are no umbrellas to block the rain in my heart
***SIGN*** His misogyny is
piercing the heavens
**[03:08] Y**
He's been tweeting gloomy shit like
"I'll never love again" on his private account.
**[03:14] K**
*It's that bad?*
***SIGN*** I
had
no
idea...
**[03:15] Sign**
PAM Weekly Karaoke Rankings
**[03:15] Sign**
#1: Centimeter
**[03:16] K**
Wait, how do you know his private account?
**[03:19] Y**
In cyberspace, I see all.
**[03:22] Y**
You know anything, Kazu-chin?
**[03:24] K**
Huh? O-Oh, not at all.
**[03:27] K**
*I do! I know way too much!*
**[03:30] (Flashback) R**
Kuribayashi-san, thank you for
renting me the other day.
**[03:34] K**
*He liked Ruka-chan for real, huh?*
**[03:38] Y**
(Intro: approx. 90 seconds)
**[03:38] Y**
Anyway, you look out for him, too.
**[03:41] K**
Y-Yeah, of course.
**[03:44] R**
What? Kuribayashi-san?
**[03:46] K**
I just think you should
apologize to him or something.
**[03:50] R**
Hmm... But he's old news for me now.
**[03:55] K**
*Mean!*
**[03:56] K**
But hey, he paid you.
**[03:59] K**
And what you did was out of
bounds for a rental girlfriend.
**[04:02] R**
I haven't gone back to that job
since we started dating!
**[04:06] R**
If you want me to quit, just say the word!
**[04:09] R**
Besides, I tried to keep his secret!
You're the one who followed me!
**[04:14] K**
W-Well, yeah, but then you
showed up at our college.
**[04:19] R**
Honestly, I do feel bad for Kuribayashi-san,
**[04:23] R**
but I needed to do that in order to date you.
**[04:26] R**
And I was just a rental.
**[04:28] R**
If I met him outside of work and he fell
for me, I'd be digging my own grave.
**[04:32] K**
*Uh, I'm pretty sure it's too late already.*
**[04:36] R**
Anyway, forget that!
**[04:39] R**
I found a great pastry café!
How does this Saturday sound?
***SIGN*** Dun
***SIGN*** It me, dun
***SIGN*** Kneel before me, Keio Boy
**[04:48] K**
My first paycheck...
**[04:50] K**
What do I do with it?
**[04:51] K**
Save it?
***SIGN*** Expand this
fish tank!
**[04:53] Fish**
*Expand this fish tank!*
**[04:55] K**
* Or do I spend it on an all-day*
* thing with Mizuhara?*
***SIGN*** S
h
o
p
p
i
n
g
***SIGN*** A
h
a
h
a
***SIGN*** H
a
h
a
h
a
***SIGN*** S
t
a
r
e
***SIGN*** Light curls,
a mature hairstyle
***SIGN*** Cleavage out
for a night out
**[05:05] C**
Jeez, don't stare so hard.
**[05:09] K**
*No, no! It'll make Ruka-chan mad!*
**[05:12] K**
*I need to be smart with money!*
**[05:14] (Flashback) Y**
Anyway, you look out for him, too.
**[05:18] K**
*I wonder what Kuri's up to right now.*
**[05:21] K**
*I could take him out for drinks.*
**[05:23] K**
* But I guess it'd still be too*
* awkward with just the two of us.*
**[05:26] K**
* I did start it all by being a tryhard*
* and showing Mizuhara off.*
**[05:31] K**
* Anyone would want a girlfriend*
* after meeting one like her.*
**[05:36] K**
* He said he was going back to the sticks to run*
* his family's apple orchard after college...*
**[05:41] K**
* What if he remains a bachelor*
* for life because of me?!*
***SIGN*** Kuribayashi Shun
***SIGN*** Another year, another batch of beautiful and juicy Fuji apples!
Over the last 40 years, I've watched this orchard grow into
a treasure trove. Too bad it'll die with me, though.
***SIGN*** 8 people cried to this
**[05:45] S**
*Too bad it'll die with me, though.*
**[05:49] K**
K-Kill me now!
**[05:52] K**
* It'd probably just annoy him if a guy*
* with a girlfriend tried to cheer him up.*
**[05:57] K**
*There's nothing I can do...*
**[06:02] K**
*Wait, that's it!*
**[06:05] K**
*That's a genius idea!*
**[06:13] C**
*Yes?*
**[06:14] K**
It's me.
**[06:15] C**
* Excuse me? What do you think you're doing,*
* ringing my intercom like it's nothing?!*
**[06:19] Sign**
Ichinose
**[06:21] K**
Sorry about that.
**[06:22] K**
But I need you to do something for me.
**[06:25] C**
And what's that?
**[06:26] Sign**
Why
should I?
**[06:28] K**
Please, it's for a friend!
**[06:31] Sign**
Asakusa Station
**[06:33] S**
*Damn it.*
**[06:34] S**
*That Kazuya...*
***SIGN*** Kazuya
***SIGN*** Meet me Sunday @ 1 PM
Asakusa Station
Bring a pure heart
***SIGN*** wut?
***SIGN*** Show up or I'll kill you
***SIGN*** Oi
**[06:36] Signsttob**
Please!
**[06:36] S**
*At least tell me what this is about.*
**[06:39] S**
*I should just leave.*
**[06:41] S**
*How am I even supposed to face him?*
**[06:45] S**
* He has no idea what I've gone*
* through since that day!*
**[06:47] Sign**
sob sob
**[06:47] Sign**
Grah!!
***SIGN*** A
rental
girl-
friend
...
***SIGN***
Pfft!
***SIGN*** Fondle
**[06:48] Signlt**
Superior Lifeform
(Universal Truth)
***SIGN*** Stop
that,
Kazuya-
san!
***SIGN*** Too
fun-
ny!
**[06:49] Signb**
The worst mental image
**[06:51] S**
Well, you sure have it good!
***SIGN*** Is he
drunk!?
**[06:53] S**
You've got a super hot girlfriend!
**[06:56] S**
You wouldn't know how it feels to rent one!
**[07:00] S**
*Is he trying to cheer me up?*
**[07:04] (Flashback) R**
Thank you for renting me the other day.
**[07:08] W**
I hate you!
**[07:10] G**
W-Wait!
**[07:13] G**
Misaki!
**[07:14] S**
*Pathetic.*
**[07:16] Sign**
I'm leaving, dude.
**[07:16] S**
* If I'm just gonna embarrass myself,*
* I'm done with love!*
**[07:22] C**
Oh, there you are!
**[07:25] C**
Thank goodness! Shun-kun, right?
**[07:28] C**
I've never been here before, so I got lost.
**[07:33] C**
Shall we go?
**[07:35] C**
I've planned out our date and everything.
**[07:37] S**
Uh, h-hang on! Aren't you...
**[07:47] C**
Hello.
**[07:49] C**
I'm Mizuhara Chizuru, your rental girlfriend.
***SIGN*** Sweat
**[07:53] S**
*What's going on? Why's Chizuru-san here?*
**[07:56] S**
* We're going on a date?*
* She's a rental girlfriend?!*
**[07:58] S**
* What is she talking about?*
* Like I'd fall for that!*
**[08:02] S**
*Right. Time to Google.*
***SIGN*** Rookie Batch
***SIGN*** This Month's
**[08:06] S**
*Are you kidding me? What is all this?*
**[08:11] S**
Does that mean you weren't
really Kazuya's girlfriend?
**[08:16] S**
*No answer? So I'm right?*
**[08:20] S**
* What... Their relationship was purely*
* rental, just like Ruka-chan and me?*
**[08:27] C**
Let's go, Shun-kun.
**[08:29] G**
Get a load of that chick.
**[08:31] G**
What a cutie!
**[08:33] W**
Is that her boyfriend?
**[08:33] G**
Her boyfriend's so lucky.
**[08:34] W**
They're holding hands!
**[08:35] G**
Think he's plowed her?
**[08:38] S**
*What the hell? What the hell is happening?*
***SIGN*** Asakusa Hanayashiki
***SIGN*** Asakusa Gate
**[08:45] C**
They even have a merry-go-round!
**[08:47] C**
I've wanted to come here for so long!
**[08:54] S**
*Uh, the date's already in progress?*
**[08:56] S**
* I still can't believe Chizuru-san*
* was a rental girlfriend, though.*
**[09:01] S**
*Maybe she's dating Kazuya for real?*
**[09:05] S**
* The way they've been acting is*
* nothing like a rental relationship!*
**[09:09] S**
*Hell, Kazuya even jumped off a ferry for her!*
**[09:13] C**
We have to put these on our wrists.
**[09:20] S**
* Also, like, what does he get*
* out of telling me like this?*
**[09:24] S**
* If he couldn't keep lying to me,*
* he could've just told me himself!*
***SIGN*** Monitoring
***SIGN*** Cackle
**[09:28] K**
You've been had!
**[09:28] Sign**
Fondle
**[09:30] S**
*They must be messing with me!*
**[09:33] S**
S-Sorry, I think I'm just gonna bounce.
**[09:37] S**
I've, uh, got something to do.
**[09:39] S**
There's an assignment due.
**[09:44] C**
Oh, too bad. You can't just ignore that.
**[09:48] S**
Y-Yeah. Sorry about this.
**[09:51] S**
* I'm not gullible enough to*
* play along with this farce!*
**[09:54] C**
I guess I'm doing this alone, then.
**[09:58] S**
What?!
**[09:59] S**
G-Going to the amusement park alone?!
**[10:02] C**
Yeah. I've been looking forward to it.
**[10:04] S**
I don't know about that!
**[10:06] C**
I already bought the tickets, though.
***SIGN*** Chizuru-san turned
into a ghoul!
**[10:10] C**
See you.
**[10:12] S**
*Chizuru-san... alone in the amusement park?*
***SIGN*** Gossip
***SIGN*** B
l
a
n
k
**[10:17] S**
A-Ahem!
**[10:19] S**
* I can't call myself a man*
* and let that happen.*
**[10:23] Pa**
*Please sit tight until we begin.*
**[10:27] C**
Yay, I can't wait. It's been too long.
**[10:32] C**
Oh, sorry. I'll scoot over.
**[10:32] S**
*Sh-She's so close!*
**[10:35] S**
*What is this sweet scent?*
**[10:36] S**
*Where am I, in a field of flowers?!*
**[10:41] Kid**
This is cool.
**[10:45] S**
*Yeah, Chizuru-san is peak girl.*
**[10:48] S**
* Her voice, speech,*
* and mannerisms are all perfect.*
**[10:51] S**
*Every man's dream girl!*
**[10:53] S**
* If nothing else, I'm sure*
* Kazuya likes her for real.*
**[10:58] Sign**
Haunted House
**[11:01] C**
Sorry, I'm not good with scary stuff.
**[11:03] S**
*So close again!*
**[11:06] ???**
Squeeze!
**[11:08] S**
*Whoa, I feel 'em! I can feel them!*
**[11:11] C**
S-Sorry.
**[11:12] S**
I-It's totally fine.
**[11:14] S**
They used to call me
William Shun through grade school.
**[11:15] S**
* I can't! I can't just go on a normal date with*
* a girl I thought was my friend's girlfriend!*
**[11:20] S**
Once I've locked onto a
girl's heart, I never miss!
**[11:25] S**
*Wait, what am I even saying?!*
**[11:30] C**
You're so funny, Shun-kun.
**[11:34] Sign**
Skyship
**[11:36] C**
Thank you.
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
**[11:42] S**
*What is wrong with me?*
**[11:44] S**
*I said all that, and here I am having fun.*
**[11:51] S**
Boys are so stupid, seriously.
**[11:56] S**
I mean, we're talking rental girlfriends here.
**[11:58] S**
You pay for a date, and that's that.
**[12:02] S**
It's not like we don't get it.
**[12:04] S**
But when it's a gorgeous girl like you,
it really makes us think.
**[12:10] S**
We fall for you.
We wanna hold you in our arms.
**[12:13] S**
We're so childish, all of us.
**[12:19] C**
But I like boys.
**[12:24] C**
O-Oh, I don't mean that in a salacious way!
***SIGN*** Absolutely
not!
**[12:28] S**
R-Right...
***SIGN*** I
didn't
take
it
that
way...
**[12:30] C**
Sure, you do have your childish side,
but that just means you're romantics.
**[12:37] C**
Being pragmatic in life is a difficult thing,
**[12:39] C**
but it's even harder to
continue to be a dreamer.
**[12:43] S**
Chizuru-san...
**[12:45] C**
We can't do as much for you
as real girlfriends can,
**[12:51] C**
but we *can* be band-aids and stop the bleeding.
**[12:57] S**
* Life must be so rosy with*
* a girlfriend like her.*
**[13:03] S**
*Hey, Kazuya, you're envied wherever you go.*
**[13:07] S**
*You smell heaven right by your side.*
**[13:10] S**
*She laughs at your stupid jokes.*
**[13:13] S**
*You go on dates every day, hold hands,*
**[13:16] S**
*and have sex until you're sick of it...*
**[13:21] S**
*Man, I really do want one.*
**[13:24] S**
*I want a girlfriend!*
***SIGN*** Rent-A-Girlfriend
**[13:29] C**
Wow.
**[13:31] C**
It was so crowded during the day, but we
practically have the place to ourselves now.
**[13:37] S**
Thanks for today, Chizuru-san.
**[13:40] S**
You heard about Ruka-chan, right?
**[13:43] S**
And that's why you two planned
this to cheer me up, right?
**[13:47] S**
I was so confused at first,
but I had loads of fun!
**[13:51] S**
Oh, I should pay up.
**[13:53] C**
Sorry.
**[13:56] C**
I've already been paid.
**[13:58] S**
What? How?
***SIGN*** T
r
e
m
b
l
e
***SIGN*** T
r
e
m
b
l
e
***SIGN*** F
l
i
n
c
h
**[14:07] S**
K-Kazuya?!
**[14:09] S**
What're you doing over there?
**[14:11] K**
U-Uh, just, um... sightseeing?
***SIGN*** Rattle
**[14:15] K**
*A-Awkward!*
**[14:15] S**
*A-Awkward!*
***SIGN*** Sweat
**[14:18] C**
Sorry, I need to visit the restroom.
**[14:22] K**
S-Sure.
**[14:25] K**
*Mizuhara...*
***SIGN*** She decided to
give us space...
**[14:30] S**
Oh, so that's what happened.
**[14:33] K**
Sorry I lied to you!
**[14:36] K**
I rented her after the Mami heartbreak.
**[14:39] K**
But then we ran into you and Kibe,
**[14:41] K**
and I showed her off as my
girlfriend to look cool.
**[14:44] K**
There was no going back after that!
**[14:44] Sign**
Shake
**[14:47] K**
*He's really mad!*
**[14:51] S**
What the hell, man? That's so lame!
**[14:53] S**
For your grandma? Talk about
giving back to your family!
**[14:56] S**
Wait, does this even count as giving back?
**[14:59] S**
Chizuru-san sure got stuck
with one annoying client!
**[14:59] K**
You're laughing too much!
My hands were tied!
***SIGN*** Guffaw
Bwahaha
**[15:04] K**
*Is this guy* trying *to piss me off?*
**[15:07] S**
But man, I'm glad you're
a stinky virgin like me.
**[15:11] S**
I knew it was weird that a lameass
like you landed a girl like her.
**[15:18] K**
You're going there, dude?
**[15:19] K**
Y'know, when you showed up
with Ruka-chan in tow,
**[15:23] K**
I nearly lost all faith in humanity's taste!
**[15:25] S**
Y-You're one to talk!
**[15:27] S**
Just so you know, Ruka-chan's younger!
**[15:30] K**
Shut yer trap, pedo!
**[15:32] K**
Mizuhara's got bigger boobs!
**[15:34] S**
Excuse me?! Did you not see the legs
on her, you uncultured tiddy freak?!
**[15:38] K**
Mizuhara's got a sweet pair of legs herself!
**[15:48] S**
Anyway, Chizuru-san's amazing.
**[15:51] S**
I get what today was all about now.
**[15:54] S**
She must've been freaking out, too,
**[15:57] S**
but she never showed it.
**[15:59] S**
No amount of money could
make a person do all that.
**[16:04] S**
I forgot all about the embarrassment a
rental girlfriend caused me and just had fun.
**[16:09] K**
Kuri...
**[16:12] K**
Oh, Mizuhara's back.
**[16:14] K**
Later. I don't want to take up
any more of your date time.
**[16:17] S**
Wha...
**[16:18] S**
Date? It's just a rental thing!
***SIGN*** And you made
the booking!
***SIGN*** Quit being a dork!
**[16:22] C**
Did Kazuya-kun leave?
**[16:24] S**
Oh, y-yeah.
**[16:26] C**
Let's get going, then.
**[16:28] ---**
O-Okay.
**[16:30] S**
*Oh, so he just showed up to apologize.*
**[16:33] S**
* Not like I would've realized*
* if they hadn't told me.*
**[16:36] S**
*He's such a dork.*
**[16:39] S**
*Who digs their own grave like that?*
**[16:42] S**
*But why did Chizuru-san play along?*
**[16:50] S**
Chizuru-san.
**[16:51] S**
Going back to that convo earlier...
**[16:55] S**
You said all that, but you'd never
fall for a client for real, right?
**[17:04] (Flashback) C**
What? Me, go on a date with Kuri-kun?
**[17:08] (Flashback) C**
Why should I?
**[17:09] (Flashback) C**
Besides, do you even realize what that means?
**[17:12] (Flashback) K**
I do.
**[17:14] (Flashback) K**
But after all he's gone through,
I'm sure he'll consider it a shared secret.
**[17:19] (Flashback) K**
Of course, you should only
do it if you're okay with it.
**[17:22] (Flashback) C**
Even then, why go out of our way?
**[17:24] (Flashback) K**
He's been down in the dumps
since the Ruka-chan thing.
**[17:28] (Flashback) K**
I don't want him to hate women over this.
It was all my fault to begin with.
**[17:33] (Flashback) K**
I know that going on a date with you
would make anyone want a girlfriend.
**[17:39] (Flashback) C**
Well, I do feel bad about the Ruka-chan thing,
**[17:43] (Flashback) C**
and I have dealt with clients who
have trust issues with women.
**[17:45] (Flashback) K**
R-Really?
**[17:47] (Flashback) C**
Fine. I'll do it, but just this once.
**[17:51] (Flashback) K**
You mean it?
**[17:52] (Flashback) C**
I don't want this to drag on any longer, though.
**[17:56] (Flashback) C**
So I'll just do my job like always. Is that okay?
**[18:00] (Flashback) K**
Yeah, yeah.
**[18:02] (Flashback) C**
Are you sure, though?
**[18:06] (Flashback) C**
You'll be the one embarrassing
yourself when he learns the truth.
**[18:11] (Flashback) K**
I was gonna tell them someday, anyway.
**[18:14] (Flashback) K**
I'll just consider this a practice run.
**[18:17] (Flashback) K**
Mizuhara Chizuru doesn't belong
to anyone in particular, right?
**[18:23] (Flashback) K**
It just wouldn't be fair to keep
such a top-class girl to myself.
**[18:29] C**
We wouldn't fall for a client...
**[18:32] C**
I guess?
**[18:37] C**
Who knows?
**[18:41] S**
Chizuru-san?
**[18:45] C**
Let me walk you to the station.
**[18:47] S**
No, let me.
**[18:49] C**
Nah, let me.
**[18:49] S**
*No way... No freakin' way, right?*
**[18:51] S**
O-Okay.
***SIGN*** We're hitting up a breastaurant
***SIGN*** We're hitting up a breastaurant
**[18:57] K**
He sure bounced back quick!
**[18:59] K**
He hasn't learned a thing!
***SIGN*** Feed
me
Mini
Cat
**[19:06] K**
The power bill doubled?
I should ease up on the AC.
***SIGN*** Yummy!!
**[19:10] Fish**
*Yummy!*
***SIGN*** 9PM
***SIGN*** Balcony
***SIGN*** Ichinose
***SIGN*** 9PM
***SIGN*** Balcony
***SIGN*** Ichinose
**[19:19] K**
* Okay, my eyes aren't playing tricks on me.*
* This really is a message from her!*
**[19:23] K**
Mizuhara's reaching out to me!
**[19:26] Sign**
Who screams
like that
indoors?
**[19:26] Fish**
*STFU.*
**[19:31] K**
Gotta be casual, very casual.
**[19:34] K**
*Is she really sure about this?*
**[19:35] K**
*A balcony rendezvous? Really?*
**[19:37] K**
* She was the one who banned all*
* interaction in our private lives!*
**[19:41] K**
*But now she's asking to meet?!*
**[19:44] K**
*Did she have a change of heart?*
**[19:46] Signs**
Pant
**[19:46] C**
Sorry, I just had to see you tonight.
**[19:50] Fish**
*She's not that kinda girl.*
***SIGN***
She's
not
that
kinda
girl.
**[19:53] K**
Does my apartment stink?!
**[19:54] K**
Any visible nostril hairs?!
**[19:56] K**
Five minutes to go.
**[19:57] K**
She might think I'm desperate
if I go out there early.
***SIGN*** STFU
and
go
already.
**[20:00] K**
Screw it. I'll just go.
**[20:01] Fish**
*STFU.*
**[20:02] K**
*Actually, is she even gonna be here?*
**[20:07] C**
Heya.
**[20:08] K**
H-Hey.
***SIGN*** She's
here!!
**[20:10] C**
Sorry about this.
**[20:12] K**
No biggie. You need something?
**[20:14] K**
*She really did want to talk to me!*
**[20:16] C**
I need your help with something.
**[20:18] K**
My help?
**[20:21] C**
There's this girl I want you to rent.
**[20:25] C**
She's a newbie who just started
working as a rental girlfriend.
**[20:28] C**
The thing is, she's really shy.
**[20:30] C**
So shy that clients are complaining about her.
**[20:33] K**
*A rental girlfriend... who's really shy?*
**[20:35] C**
I figured you'd be a safe bet since I know
who you are and how you do things.
**[20:39] C**
Of course, this is for practice,
so you don't have to pay a dime.
**[20:44] C**
You up for it?
**[20:44] K**
S-Sure.
**[20:46] C**
Great.
**[20:47] C**
Oh, but don't you dare make a move on her.
**[20:50] K**
I know that!
***SIGN*** I know she's
just a rental.
***SIGN*** Have
some faith
in me, jeez.
**[20:52] C**
So, how's it been going for you?
**[20:56] C**
With your ex. Mami-chan, was it?
**[21:00] K**
O-Oh.
**[21:01] C**
Things went up in smoke at the beach,
but you were getting cozy before that.
**[21:07] C**
She's a vital piece of the puzzle when
it comes to you getting a girlfriend, right?
**[21:11] K**
We're totally on the outs.
**[21:13] K**
She hasn't talked to me since then.
**[21:16] K**
She probably couldn't care less about me now.
**[21:20] K**
And honestly, I'm not even
sure anymore, either...
**[21:23] K**
whether I still like her or not.
**[21:27] K**
But I did swear to myself
that I'd make her happy.
**[21:32] K**
Deleting those feelings so easily
just seems shallow to me.
**[21:38] C**
That so?
**[21:40] C**
Well, rushing won't get you anywhere.
**[21:42] C**
I'm here for you...
**[21:44] C**
Until you forget her.
**[21:46] K**
Mizuhara...
**[21:47] C**
Okay, don't forget about that date.
I'll let you know when and where later.
**[21:51] K**
Hang on.
**[21:52] C**
What's up?
**[21:53] K**
Uh, what's up is...
**[21:57] K**
Are you sure you should be...
meeting me out here and stuff?
**[22:02] C**
Huh? What was that?
Quit mumbling and say it out loud.
***SIGN*** Can't hear you
through this wall
**[22:05] K**
N-Nothing! Never mind!
**[22:07] C**
Weirdo.
**[22:09] C**
See you.
**[22:10] K**
Hey, tell me her name.
**[22:13] C**
Sakurasawa Sumi-chan.
She's a college first-year.
***SIGN*** Sweet
scent
***SIGN*** Wha?!
***SIGN*** W
e
l
c
o
m
e
♥
***SIGN*** You're so
childish
***SIGN*** Puts men
to shame
***SIGN*** Already a chief
at her young age
***SIGN*** Sensei!
***SIGN*** I need your help
with homework!
**[23:57] Y**
Yo, I went and rented my very own angel.
**[24:00] S**
Rented? You don't mean...
**[24:01] Y**
I know she's just a rental,
but I don't wanna let her go anymore.
**[24:05] K**
What kind of rental girlfriend
could've made Kibe so serious?
**[24:08] Y**
What're you talking about?
**[24:10] Y**
I'm talking about this girl
I ran into at the video rental shop.
**[24:13] Y**
It's a situational thing,
so I don't know the actress's name,
**[24:15] Y**
but I've never seen a girl
so in my strike zone...
**[24:16] C**
Anyway, what's on the next episode
of *Rent-a-Girlfriend*?
**[24:19] K**
"Truth...
**[24:20] C**
...and Girlfriend."
**[24:21] Y**
I'll let you borrow it, Kazu-chin.
**[24:23] K**
Th-Thanks, bro.
***SIGN*** "Truth and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] S**
And me next!
**[24:25] C**
God, these three stooges...
# E11 - Truth and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GY0XNWGV6/truth-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Sakurasawa Sumi, College First-Year
Occupation: Rental Girlfriend
***SIGN*** JobGear
**[00:00] Sumi**
* I'm Sakurasawa Sumi,*
* a first-year in college.*
**[00:03] Su**
*My job: rental girlfriend.*
**[00:06] Su**
*My mornings begin at 4 AM.*
**[00:09] Su**
*I wake up five minutes before my alarm rings,*
***SIGN*** Drowsy
**[00:12] Su**
*change out of my pajamas,*
**[00:14] Su**
*brush my teeth,*
**[00:15] Sign**
Relentless
**[00:16] Su**
*indulge in a session of morning calligraphy,*
**[00:18] Su**
*throw it away,*
**[00:20] Su**
* walk the dog I took with me when*
* I moved out of my family's home,*
**[00:23] Old**
Oh, morning. Another fine day, eh?
**[00:24] Su**
*get greeted by the old man I always run into,*
**[00:29] Su**
*take a shower,*
**[00:31] Su**
*and head to college,*
**[00:33] Su**
* where I'm a brainiac who loves Japanese*
* history and hates international comms.*
**[00:34] Sign**
65th percentile
Good at humanities
***SIGN*** Q: What does "rental girlfriend" mean to you?
**[00:45] Su**
*I get bookings about twice a week.*
***SIGN*** Funny and cute,
you'll want to protect her smile
**[00:49] Su**
* Sometimes I'm personally chosen,*
* and sometimes it's a random assignment.*
**[00:52] Su**
*We watch movies,*
**[00:54] G**
And what do you think the
manager said to me then?
**[00:54] Su**
*or have tea.*
**[00:56] Su**
*While I never run into troublesome clients,*
**[00:57] G**
He said, "That's your job"!
**[00:59] Su**
*I hate myself when I'm in girlfriend mode.*
**[01:00] ---**
There was no way I could do all that myself!
**[01:07] G**
Okay, I'm off.
**[01:09] G**
Bye-bye.
***SIGN*** Bow
***SIGN*** Bow
***SIGN*** Depressed
***SIGN*** Sakurasawa Sumi, College First-Year
Occupation: Rental Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Her favorite anime for little girls
**[01:18] Su**
*There's someone I look up to.*
**[01:20] C**
You want my advice? Sure.
**[01:23] Sign**
Café Kanoir
**[01:25] Su**
*She's Mizuhara Chizuru-san, age nineteen.*
**[01:28] Su**
*She's currently ranked #1 in the rookies batch.*
**[01:31] Su**
* We're the same age,*
* but she's way nicer, prettier,*
**[01:34] Su**
* and can vocalize her*
* dreams without hesitation.*
**[01:34] C**
Ah, your shy side kicked in again?
**[01:37] Su**
*She's the kind of girl I want to be.*
**[01:38] C**
That sucks.
***SIGN*** Q: How do you see Sumi-san?
**[01:44] C**
She's a lovely girl!
**[01:47] C**
She's so cute, diligent, and pure of heart,
**[01:49] C**
it's a mystery how she can be so shy.
**[01:52] C**
I believe that what you need is confidence.
**[01:56] C**
I was nervous at first too, and it
takes time for people to change.
**[02:01] C**
But I know there are clients out there
who'll love you for who you are.
**[02:06] C**
Maybe that knowledge will give you strength.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** You have a new message.
***SIGN*** Where are you?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** You're late
***SIGN*** I'm waiting for you ♥
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** When
will
you
get
here
?
***SIGN*** If you don't hurry up
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** Mizuhara
***SIGN*** I'll charge you for an extension
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Who does that girl think she is? A romcom heroine?
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** And that stupid virgin's pissing
me off, too!
***SIGN*** Numa
***SIGN*** Not like they'll last more
than three months, anyway
***SIGN*** It's not real
***SIGN*** Receipt
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama Rent-A-Girlfriend
Itemized Bill
Base Fee/hr 5000 yen x1
Choice Fee (Rookie) 5000 yen x1
Costs (City Limits) 2000 yen x1
Total: 12,000 yen + taxes
**[03:41] Sign**
1 PM
Tobu Nerima Station
South Exit
Ichinose
***SIGN*** "Truth and Girlfriend"
**[03:42] K**
This is the place, right?
***SIGN*** Tremble
***SIGN*** Ack
**[03:55] K**
H-Hey, are you Sumi-chan?
**[03:58] K**
I'm Kazuya.
**[04:03] K**
* I mean, since she's here,*
* she must be the right girl... right?*
**[04:04] Su**
He... llo...
**[04:07] K**
* That aside, she's adorable! She's a total*
* cutie pie in both looks and voice!*
**[04:12] K**
* I had no idea I was going on*
* a date with a girl like this!*
**[04:16] K**
*She's not talking at all, though.*
**[04:18] K**
M-Mizuhara told you about me, right?
***SIGN*** Nod
***SIGN*** Nod
**[04:23] K**
*"Introverted" doesn't begin to describe her!*
**[04:25] K**
*It's amazing how I can already tell.*
**[04:27] K**
* It took me just thirty seconds*
* to see she's a total social giraffe!*
**[04:32] K**
*Am I supposed to take the lead here?*
**[04:35] K**
O-Okay, shall we go?
**[04:40] K**
Hey, uh, you don't have
to be nervous with me.
**[04:44] K**
Just think of me as a shadow
you're boxing or something.
**[05:06] K**
So, how long have you known Mizuhara?
**[05:10] K**
Do you two hang out and stuff?
**[05:14] K**
*Even that didn't work?*
**[05:15] K**
* Damn, I still don't even really*
* know what she sounds like.*
**[05:19] K**
* What does a rental girlfriend*
* do for "practice," anyway?*
**[05:23] K**
I-I know! Smiling!
**[05:26] K**
Do you wanna try smiling practice?
***SIGN*** Slap Slap
***SIGN*** Slap Slap
**[05:29] K**
*She has to pump herself up?*
***SIGN*** Haaa...
***SIGN*** Phew
***SIGN*** S
n
i
c
k
**[05:36] K**
You suck!
***SIGN*** Flap
***SIGN*** Flap
**[05:38] K**
U-Uh, sorry! I meant more like... awkward!
**[05:44] K**
*A thousand-yard stare?!*
**[05:46] K**
*But man, she can't talk or smile.*
**[05:50] K**
*She's just...*
**[05:52] K**
*not fit to be a rental girlfriend!*
**[05:55] (Flashback) C**
I figured you'd be a safe bet since I know
who you are and how you do things.
**[06:00] K**
*I'll do my best, okay?*
***SIGN*** She's the
*Souls* of
rental
girlfriends!!
**[06:02] K**
*I'll try to live up to your expectations!*
**[06:07] K**
Wow.
**[06:08] K**
Pretty crowded for the afternoon.
**[06:11] Su**
Bo...
**[06:12] K**
I figured a light workout
would help you relax.
**[06:18] K**
*Yeah, she's not a bad girl.*
**[06:20] G1**
Check out that chick.
**[06:22] G2**
She's right up my alley.
**[06:23] G1**
Cute!
**[06:24] G2**
Lucky guy. I want a girlfriend like her, too.
**[06:28] K**
*Well, sure.*
**[06:30] K**
* If you're just looking,*
* she's totally got it going on.*
**[06:33] K**
* She's a hottie on equal*
* footing with Mizuhara.*
**[06:36] K**
*She's not very stacked,*
**[06:38] K**
*but her legs are long and slender...*
**[06:40] K**
* If she weren't a rental girlfriend, I would've*
* never gotten to go on a date with her.*
***SIGN*** Sumi
***SIGN*** Kazuya
**[06:46] Sign**
It's Sumi-san's first frame
**[06:47] K**
You're up first, Sumi-chan.
***SIGN*** S
t
a
r
e
.
.
.
**[06:53] K**
*She's staring a hole into him!*
***SIGN*** J u m p
***SIGN*** Stuck
**[07:06] K**
You okay, Sumi-chan?
**[07:10] K**
Is this... your first time bowling?
**[07:16] K**
*S-Seriously?*
**[07:17] K**
Wh-Why are you doing this job, anyway?
**[07:22] K**
Oh, I'm not saying you can't,
**[07:25] K**
but I think even you realize
it's not really a great fit.
**[07:32] K**
*Charades?*
**[07:34] K**
*Is she saying she hates how she can't talk?*
**[07:37] K**
*Oh... she's trying to fix that.*
**[07:40] K**
*She's trying to change herself, huh?*
**[07:44] K**
*I want to help her, but how can I?*
**[07:48] K**
I'm gonna go get us some drinks.
What would you like?
**[07:54] K**
Gotcha! I'll get us some Ocari!
**[07:59] K**
* Man, Mizuhara's so nice for*
* not giving up on Sumi-chan!*
**[08:05] K**
* Her shyness isn't something you can just fix.*
* Gotta take the long-term view here.*
**[08:12] G1**
You in college?
**[08:14] G2**
How cute. She's turning beet red.
**[08:17] K**
*They're chatting her up?*
**[08:18] K**
*Yikes! It might start a fight if I go out there!*
**[08:21] K**
*Maybe they'll go away if I just wait?*
**[08:24] G3**
That's one short skirt.
**[08:26] G3**
What do they call it, a skort?
**[08:28] G3**
What's goin' on inside it?
**[08:31] (Flashback) C**
I figured you'd be a safe bet...
**[08:34] K**
* No! I can't look Mizuhara in*
* the eye if I wimp out here!*
**[08:39] K**
Hey, Sumi.
**[08:43] K**
Sorry I took so long.
There was a line in the restroom.
**[08:47] K**
You guys need something?
We were just about to leave.
**[08:51] K**
Let's go, Sumi.
**[08:55] G2**
The hell, man?
You were just showin' her off?
**[08:58] G1**
What a dweeb. Does he realize
she's way outta his league?
**[09:00] G3**
Beauty and the Least.
**[09:02] G2**
You wanna fight, asshole?
**[09:04] G3**
Girl, you know you can get mo'
satisfaction with me than that wimp!
**[09:09] G1**
You goin' there, man?
**[09:15] Su**
Um, thank...
**[09:18] K**
*She talked?!*
**[09:20] K**
Oh, no prob.
**[09:22] Su**
Sorry... They badmouthed you.
**[09:28] K**
That's the first thing you say?
Save the apologies.
**[09:33] K**
They were actually jealous. Talk about dumb.
**[09:36] K**
If they knew our deal, they'd just laugh.
**[09:39] K**
Don't let it get to you.
**[09:41] K**
I'm used to walking around with
a top-class girl on my arm.
**[09:45] K**
Do you wanna stop by downstairs?
We still have time.
**[09:58] K**
*Well, that's one small step forward.*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[10:08] M**
Huh...
**[10:10] K**
Wow, they have a bunch of stuff to do.
**[10:15] K**
* I know it's just practice,*
* but holding hands still tenses me up!*
**[10:21] K**
Let's take a little break, shall we?
**[10:32] K**
*What?!*
**[10:36] K**
C-Can I really have a bite?
**[10:40] K**
*Is she really sure about this?*
**[10:42] K**
* I know she's trying,*
* but this is trying too hard!*
***SIGN*** B
u
r
n
***SIGN*** B
l
u
s
h
**[10:46] K**
* She's even blushing!*
* It's obvious she's pushing herself!*
**[10:49] K**
*It'd be rude not to play along, huh?*
***SIGN*** Lick
**[10:54] K**
Wow, it's great!
***SIGN*** Lick
***SIGN*** Lick
***SIGN*** Lick
***SIGN*** Lick
**[11:04] K**
*Stop right there!*
**[11:05] K**
* What am I picturing*
* with such an innocent girl?!*
**[11:08] K**
*God damn, I want a girlfriend so bad!*
**[11:12] K**
*Well, this is a practice date.*
**[11:15] K**
*I guess she wants to give everything a shot.*
***SIGN*** Rare Footage of Sumi-chan Giving Things a Shot
***SIGN*** Whiff
***SIGN*** Rare Footage of Sumi-chan Giving Things a Shot
***SIGN*** Pwoink
***SIGN*** Sway
***SIGN*** Rare Footage of Sumi-chan Giving Things a Shot
**[11:26] K**
*She's surprisingly stubborn...*
**[11:29] K**
* But yeah, it's clear she's*
* a good girl deep down.*
**[11:32] K**
Whoa!
**[11:34] K**
H-Hey...
**[11:35] K**
Gah!
**[11:38] K**
Y-You okay?
***SIGN*** Slam
**[11:43] K**
S-Sorry!
**[11:47] K**
* Looking at her up close,*
* she really is super pretty!*
**[11:51] K**
*And right now, she's my girlfriend...*
**[11:56] K**
Huh?
**[11:58] K**
Wha...
**[11:59] K**
Looks like I hit my nose.
Let me go wash it off.
**[12:03] K**
Grab a seat and wait for me.
**[12:08] K**
If Mizuhara ever found out about this...
**[12:11] C**
Quit getting hot over my girl, you ape!
**[12:15] K**
Sorry, guess I did hit it pretty hard.
**[12:18] K**
But I'm back... now?
**[12:20] M**
Oh, hello, Kazu-kun.
**[12:22] Sign**
Shock
**[12:22] K**
M-Mami-chan?!
**[12:26] K**
Wh-What brings you here?
**[12:28] M**
I was here with a friend.
**[12:31] M**
I was just on my way out when I spotted you.
**[12:34] K**
O-Oh?
**[12:36] K**
*Holy crap! My luck sucks!*
**[12:40] M**
I go to college with Kazu-kun.
**[12:43] M**
And uh... you?
**[12:45] K**
O-Oh, this is Sakurasawa Sumi-chan.
**[12:50] K**
*I can't tell her she's a rental girlfriend!*
**[12:54] K**
* But if I call her my girlfriend,*
* she'll think I'm two-timing Mizuhara!*
**[12:58] K**
* Just a friend? Grew up in*
* the same neighborhood?*
**[13:01] K**
Sh-She's just a...
***SIGN*** S
q
u
e
e
z
e
**[13:07] K**
*S-Sumi-chan?!*
**[13:10] K**
* She's trying so hard to play*
* my girlfriend for me!*
**[13:13] K**
*Thank you, Sumi-chan,*
**[13:15] K**
*but that's the wrong move right now!*
**[13:17] K**
* It'd be bad news if she thought*
* you were my girlfriend!*
**[13:21] K**
*Hey, Sumi!*
**[13:22] K**
*Stay! Stay, girl!*
**[13:23] K**
*Your supply is outstripping my demand!*
**[13:26] K**
*I can't worm my way outta this!*
**[13:28] M**
Sorry, Sumi-chan,
could you give us a few minutes?
**[13:41] K**
*That clearly got her down...*
**[13:48] K**
*This is a disaster on multiple fronts!*
**[13:53] M**
Does Chizuru-san know about this?
**[13:55] K**
Huh? Oh, uh, no...
**[13:58] K**
*See? She thinks I'm two-timing!*
**[14:01] M**
You're like a different guy now.
**[14:04] M**
You've changed since we broke up.
**[14:07] M**
You immediately moved on to
a pretty girl like Chizuru-san,
**[14:12] M**
and now you've got another cute girl.
**[14:15] M**
You're more of a ladies'
man than I thought, huh?
**[14:20] K**
I don't know...
**[14:21] K**
* Welp. There's nothing I can*
* do but take it on the chin.*
**[14:25] M**
Well, I should go.
I'm keeping my friend waiting.
**[14:28] K**
O-Okay.
**[14:30] M**
I didn't see a thing, okay?
**[14:33] M**
As your ex, your secret is safe with me.
**[14:38] K**
Mami-chan?
***SIGN*** Flump
**[14:44] K**
*I thought I was done for!*
**[14:46] K**
*She really doesn't care about me anymore!*
**[14:47] Sign**
Sob
**[15:00] K**
Guess it's time we wrapped this up.
**[15:03] K**
*I had a real scare back there.*
**[15:06] K**
* But it looks like Mami-chan's gonna*
* keep quiet, so I guess I got away with it.*
**[15:11] Su**
Thank... you.
**[15:15] K**
Oh, don't mention it.
**[15:17] K**
I think you can take it
nice and slow, honestly.
**[15:21] K**
Sure, you don't talk much,
**[15:24] K**
but it was painfully obvious just how
hard you tried to make this a fun date.
**[15:29] K**
I don't know about introverts,
**[15:31] K**
but there's no way a girl as nice
as you can't be a rental girlfriend.
**[15:36] (Flashback) C**
I know there are clients out there
who'll accept you for who you are.
**[15:40] (Flashback) C**
Maybe that knowledge will give you strength.
**[15:44] K**
Later.
**[15:47] Su**
Kazuya-kun!
**[15:49] Su**
See you!
**[15:57] K**
*So cute!*
**[15:58] K**
*Maybe I should rent her...*
**[16:00] K**
*No! This is my whole problem!*
**[16:02] K**
*I already have Mizuhara!*
**[16:05] Sign**
This is the
actual problem
**[16:07] K**
*Rental girlfriends are scary.*
**[16:10] K**
There are way too many cute
girls in the world, man.
**[16:16] C**
Hello, Sumi-chan? How was the date?
**[16:21] C**
What? He saved you from punks?
**[16:24] C**
Wow.
**[16:25] C**
* Anyway, I guess you're one*
* step closer to your goal now.*
**[16:30] Su**
Yeah!
**[16:34] M**
*Why am I so fixated on that guy?*
**[16:39] Mbro**
Hey, you-know-who's here.
**[16:41] M**
Tell 'em I'll be there in a bit.
**[16:43] Mbro**
What? Again?
**[16:46] Mbro**
Sis... Please don't tell me you
hooked up with someone in college.
**[16:51] M**
Die, jerk!
**[16:53] M**
I'm done with all that love crap.
**[17:00] M**
I just picked whoever was convenient...
I didn't care who.
**[17:05] M**
*But now he's two-timing? Him, of all people?*
**[17:07] M**
* And it's not like the girl wouldn't have*
* a long line of suitors, so why him?*
**[17:14] M**
*Is she really his girlfriend?*
**[17:16] M**
*Maybe I can find her on social media.*
**[17:18] M**
*I think her name was Sakurasawa Sumi...*
**[17:22] M**
*Wait, how does she spell it?*
**[17:24] M**
*Probably doesn't matter.*
***SIGN*** Funny and cute,
you'll want to protect her smile
***SIGN*** A first-year in college, Sumi-san is a growing girlfriend
who takes on any challenge with optimism.
Though she typically wears an innocent expression,
her surprisingly serious and assertive moments
will make your heart skip a beat. You'll be able to relax
with this brave, hard-working girlfriend smiling by your side.
**[17:30] Signbottom**
Rookies Batch #
**[17:34] Y**
You know what feels the absolute best?
It's not sex with the one you love.
**[17:38] Y**
It's the fap after sex with the one you love.
**[17:42] K**
Where the heck did that come from?
**[17:45] Y**
Either way, sex with the one
you love is a prerequisite.
**[17:50] Y**
Do Chizuru-san. You have my permission.
**[17:52] K**
I never needed it, but thanks.
**[17:54] Y**
Don't you agree, Kuribayashi?
He should do her already, right?
**[17:59] S**
Huh? Y-Yeah, just get it over with.
**[18:03] K**
* Thanks, Kuri! You're a real bro*
* for not exposing me!*
**[18:08] K**
Kibe, what are you doing?
**[18:10] Sign**
Dating Site for Grays
**[18:10] Sign**
Nagomi-san
**[18:11] Y**
Reading an email from Nagomi-san.
**[18:13] Y**
She's an advisor for the site I run.
**[18:16] S**
You two really get along, huh?
**[18:19] Y**
It's not that simple. We have a pact.
**[18:22] K**
* Yeah, if Kibe finds out about Mizuhara,*
* he'll tell Gran and it'll all be over.*
**[18:30] K**
*Is that...*
**[18:31] K**
*Mizuhara?!*
**[18:33] K**
* Yikes! Kibe can't see her on*
* a date with someone else!*
**[18:35] K**
H-Hey, let's hit up the arcade, yeah?
**[18:38] Y**
Huh? We're in college, and you
still wanna go to an arcade?
**[18:41] K**
C'mon, what's the problem?
**[18:43] Y**
Uh, are you panicking?
**[18:44] K**
Who, me?
**[18:50] K**
*Nothing again.*
**[18:52] K**
* I'm such a fool, getting*
* worked up over a measly note.*
***SIGN*** 9PM
***SIGN*** Balcony
***SIGN*** Ichinose
**[18:56] K**
* I haven't heard a peep*
* from Mizuhara since then.*
**[18:59] K**
* I don't even know if I did*
* a good job on that date.*
**[19:07] K**
*A wood chip?*
**[19:10] C**
Oh, sorry.
**[19:12] K**
*Mizuhara!*
**[19:15] K**
Couldn't you think of a
better way to call me here?
**[19:17] C**
I just got back.
**[19:20] C**
I realized I hadn't thanked
you for helping Sumi-chan.
**[19:24] C**
She was over the moon.
**[19:27] C**
Thanks.
**[19:28] K**
H-Hey, all I did was go on a date with her.
**[19:32] K**
*So I can have these moments with her...*
**[19:35] K**
*And there are many more to come!*
**[19:41] K**
You called me out just to say that?
**[19:44] C**
Well...
**[19:46] C**
I'm thinking of quitting
the rental girlfriend job.
**[19:51] C**
Remember that director Umi-kun was
talking to? I landed a role on his play.
**[19:56] C**
It's pretty famous,
**[19:57] C**
and my agency says it'll lead to more
roles down the line if I deliver.
**[20:03] C**
I've been at it for a year already.
**[20:06] C**
And if I can make enough money as an
actress, I can devote all my time to it.
**[20:11] C**
So I figure it's about time to move on.
**[20:15] C**
What do you think?
**[20:17] C**
I did make you a promise,
so I felt I should talk to you about it.
**[20:26] K**
Listen to yourself!
I just dragged you into my mess!
**[20:31] K**
I already can't thank you
enough for all you've done.
**[20:37] C**
Don't worry.
**[20:38] C**
It's not like I have other
roles lined up already,
**[20:41] C**
so it won't be an immediate thing.
**[20:44] C**
I'll be your girlfriend until the time comes.
**[20:48] C**
Anyway, I should go to bed.
**[20:50] C**
I have a morning date booked.
**[20:52] K**
O-Okay.
**[21:01] K**
*I knew all along. Or, well, I should've.*
**[21:03] K**
* She's been working as a rental*
* girlfriend to help fulfill her dream.*
**[21:08] K**
*She didn't spell it out,*
**[21:11] K**
* but she'd have no reason to be my*
* "girlfriend" once she quits the business.*
**[21:15] K**
*There's no better chance to come clean.*
**[21:22] K**
*I can't tell her...*
**[21:24] K**
* I have no right to tell her that*
* she's the one I really want.*
**[21:31] K**
This sucks ass!
**[21:34] Sign**
This sucks ass!
**[21:41] C**
*Is Maya-san not here yet?*
***SIGN*** I'll be wearing a beige
coat and a gray skirt. That
should help you find me.
***SIGN*** Got it.
See you at the station
at 10 AM, then.
I can't wait.
***SIGN*** Me neither! I'm really looking
forward to seeing you!
**[21:44] C**
*Maybe he's nervous. It is his first time.*
***SIGN*** Now
***SIGN*** 1 new message
***SIGN*** Grandma
***SIGN*** Grandma
***SIGN*** Dear Chizuru, I went for my
scheduled checkup, and they
want to retest me. Feed
Peter for me, will you?
**[21:54] C**
*Grandma...*
**[21:57] (Flashback) K**
I already can't thank you
enough for all you've done.
**[22:02] C**
*This is for the best. I know it is.*
**[22:05] Sign**
Shake
**[22:06] C**
*No, bad! Focus!*
**[22:07] C**
* None of this has anything*
* to do with Maya-san!*
**[22:11] C**
Let's do this!
**[22:12] M**
Five minutes early? You're such a pro...
**[22:21] M**
Mizuhara Chizuru-san.
***SIGN*** Wha?!
***SIGN*** W
e
l
c
o
m
e
♥
***SIGN*** You're so
childish
***SIGN*** Puts men
to shame
***SIGN*** Already a chief
at her young age
***SIGN*** Sensei!
***SIGN*** I need your help
with homework!
**[23:57] K**
Did you know, Mizuhara?
The next episode is the last!
**[24:00] C**
No way. But there's nothing we can do.
**[24:02] C**
I know it's hard to let go, but...
**[24:04] M**
Want me to ask the fans and bigwigs for more?
**[24:07] M**
I'm really good at that.
**[24:09] C**
No, Mami-san!
There's lots of money involved!
**[24:12] C**
And how would you ask for more, anyway?
**[24:14] M**
Isn't that obvious? By doing a *favor* or two.
**[24:17] C**
Mami-san?!
**[24:18] K**
Whoa, we're outta time!
On the next episode of *Rent-a-Girlfriend*!
**[24:21] K**
"Confession...
**[24:21] C**
...and Girlfriend."
**[24:22] Su**
Guys, we need your help!
***SIGN*** "Confession and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] C**
Sumi-chan out of nowhere?!
# E12 - Confession and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GY1XMGN0Y/confession-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:00] (Flashback) C**
I'm thinking of quitting
the rental girlfriend job.
***SIGN*** Ruka-chan
***SIGN*** LIVE Audio...
**[00:07] K**
Hello?
**[00:09] R**
* Kazuya-kun! What do you say*
* we go on a date before work?*
**[00:12] K**
A date? Oh, uh...
**[00:15] (Flashback) C**
So I figure it's about time to move on.
**[00:20] K**
*I can't keep using her as a crutch forever.*
**[00:23] K**
Sure. Let's do it.
**[00:30] R**
Kazuya-kun!
**[00:32] Crowd**
Yo...
**[00:32] Crowd**
That girl's hella cute.
**[00:34] Crowd**
*That's* her boyfriend?
**[00:36] Crowd**
More like chimpanzee.
**[00:38] R**
I'm so glad I got to see you!
**[00:40] K**
We saw each other, like, two days ago.
**[00:42] R**
That's true.
**[00:44] R**
It's only been two days, and yet,
why does this make me so happy?
**[00:50] R**
Ta-da! What do you think?
**[00:54] K**
L-Looking good.
**[00:56] R**
Yay! Lavender's in this spring, y'know.
**[01:00] K**
Now that you mention it,
Mizuhara had a lavender scarf, too.
**[01:06] K**
Gah! S-Sorry!
**[01:07] R**
It's fine. I know you still like her.
**[01:12] R**
I've realized now that just forcing
my love on you isn't gonna cut it.
**[01:18] R**
'Cause I want you to fall
in love with me for real.
**[01:22] K**
*Ruka-chan...*
**[01:25] K**
*She's a good girl.*
**[01:27] K**
*Cheerful, determined, and passionate.*
**[01:30] K**
*Sure, she may be a bit possessive,*
**[01:32] K**
* but that's something that should*
* make any boyfriend happy.*
**[01:36] K**
*How is she not good enough?*
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
**[01:40] R**
Uh... Sorry, but I have to refuse.
**[01:42] G**
Gah! I knew it'd be a no!
**[01:46] G**
You must have a boyfriend, right?
**[01:54] R**
*Do* I have a boyfriend?
**[01:57] K**
*Look at what you're making her say!*
**[02:00] (Flashback) C**
I'll be your girlfriend until the time comes.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[02:05] K**
*I can't keep using Mizuhara as a crutch!*
**[02:08] K**
*I've gotta at least manage my own love life!*
**[02:12] K**
Bear with me, Ruka-chan!
***SIGN*** "Confession and Girlfriend"
**[02:14] K**
There's something I need to say.
**[02:22] R**
Kazuya-kun?
**[02:25] K**
We agreed on a trial period, and now...
**[02:29] K**
I want to make it official!
**[03:01] M**
Let's get this out of the way.
**[03:06] C**
I can't accept that.
**[03:14] M**
Just take it.
**[03:19] M**
Come on! This won't be an enjoyable
date with cash just lying on the table!
**[03:25] M**
Put it away. Here.
**[03:32] C**
How long have you known about my job?
**[03:39] M**
For a week or two, I guess?
**[03:44] M**
I happened to look up rental
girlfriends and found out.
**[03:50] M**
You're super popular, huh?
***SIGN*** Rookie
Batch
**[03:50] Sign**
This Month Last Month Two Months Ago
**[03:54] M**
It says here that you're
number one among the rookies.
***SIGN*** Rookie
Batch
**[03:55] Sign**
This Month Last Month Two Months Ago
**[04:00] M**
What do you usually sing at karaoke?
**[04:03] C**
It depends on the client.
**[04:06] C**
It'd be pointless to sing
a song they don't know.
**[04:09] M**
Wow, you're versatile, huh? Then...
**[04:12] M**
How about when you're with
someone around your age?
**[04:16] M**
You know, like Kazu-kun.
**[04:21] C**
I've never been to karaoke with Kazuya-san.
**[04:24] C**
But if I did, I would probably
go with the peggies or halca.
**[04:28] M**
the peggies are great! I love them, too!
**[04:33] M**
Sing one for me.
**[04:35] Sign**
Centimeter queued
**[04:38] C**
Would you mind telling me
why you booked this date?
**[04:43] C**
I can't imagine this is just about karaoke.
**[05:12] M**
Sing. For. Me.
**[05:27] K**
*What the hell?*
**[05:29] K**
*Why are Mami-chan and Mizuhara together?*
**[05:33] K**
* They don't have each other's contact*
* info. Did they run into each other?*
**[05:37] K**
* And even if they did, would they*
* randomly decide to go to karaoke?*
**[05:45] K**
* She must've realized something*
* was off last time.*
***SIGN*** S
q
u
e
e
z
e
**[05:48] K**
*Wait... Did she rent her?*
**[05:52] K**
* Does she know Mizuhara's*
* a rental girlfriend?!*
**[05:57] R**
Kazuya-kun?
***SIGN*** J
u
m
p
**[05:59] R**
What are you doing?
**[06:01] R**
Is something up with this room?
**[06:02] K**
N-No, nothing!
**[06:04] K**
Let's get back to work before
the manager shows up!
**[06:14] M**
Wow! You're a really good singer!
**[06:18] M**
And Kazu-kun's never heard you sing?
He's totally missing out!
**[06:25] M**
Where do you go with him?
**[06:30] C**
I'm afraid I can't discuss that.
**[06:33] M**
Ah, protecting your client's
confidentiality? How cool.
**[06:44] K**
*Yeah, no.*
**[06:45] K**
*I can't focus on anything right now.*
**[06:49] K**
* What are they talking about in there?*
* My brain's about to explode!*
**[06:58] C**
I have to return your money.
**[07:02] K**
*Money? So I was right!*
**[07:05] C**
I don't think I'm doing my job
as a girlfriend right now.
**[07:08] C**
I don't deserve to be paid for this.
**[07:11] M**
What are you talking about?
**[07:13] M**
You're doing fine.
You're plenty cute as you are.
**[07:18] M**
Besides, I wanted to meet
the real you, anyway.
**[07:23] M**
Brilliant.
**[07:25] M**
You've played the role of Kazu-kun's
girlfriend perfectly for a whole year.
**[07:30] M**
You totally had me.
**[07:33] M**
That's so impressive.
Just consider that your prize money.
**[07:39] M**
Sorry about the unpleasant surprise today.
**[07:42] M**
But now I know what a rental
girlfriend is all about.
**[07:46] M**
And I have zero intention of
criticizing your line of work.
**[07:50] M**
But let me just say one thing.
**[07:53] Sign**
Mizuhara Chizuru
**[07:53] Sign**
A pure and refined
high-class girlfriend
**[07:54] M**
Drop this fake couple business right now.
**[07:59] M**
I mean, the people at college
seriously believe it's real.
**[08:03] M**
I can't watch it go on.
**[08:06] M**
I feel sorry for Kazu-kun, too.
**[08:10] M**
As long as he has a rental girlfriend,
he'll never find a real one.
**[08:14] M**
And this... loveless "relationship" of yours,
**[08:18] M**
his paying money to show
you off as his girlfriend,
**[08:24] M**
and your fake-ass smile...
**[08:30] M**
It all pisses me off just a teensy bit.
**[08:45] G**
Thank you! Come again!
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
**[08:57] R**
Kazuya-kun, what were you
about to say earlier?
**[09:01] K**
Sorry, Ruka-chan.
**[09:03] K**
Not right now.
**[09:21] K**
*She knew!*
**[09:23] (Flashback) C**
I have to return your money.
**[09:25] K**
*There did seem to be money involved.*
**[09:28] (Flashback) M**
It all pisses me off just a teensy bit.
**[09:30] K**
*And Mami-chan seemed mad!*
**[09:33] K**
* So did she rent Mizuhara after*
* finding out we were lying?*
**[09:38] K**
*Mizuhara's not in the wrong here.*
**[09:40] K**
*I am!*
**[09:43] K**
* She's just going along with*
* my scheme out of pity!*
**[09:47] K**
*I can't let her take all the heat!*
***SIGN*** G
l
a
n
c
e
***SIGN*** Glug glug glug glug
**[10:06] Manager**
What's wrong with you, Kinoshita?!
**[10:08] Manager**
Did you throw up?
**[10:10] R**
Kazuya-kun?!
***SIGN*** U
g
h
.
.
.
**[10:12] K**
I'm sorry... I just got sick all of a sudden...
***SIGN*** B
w
e
h
*!*
**[10:17] R**
Are you okay?!
**[10:19] Manager**
Don't apologize! Is it the flu?!
Go on home already!
**[10:22] K**
Thank you. I'll go see a doctor.
**[10:25] R**
I'll take you there!
**[10:28] K**
Nah.
**[10:29] K**
I don't want to pass it on to you,
and we can't both take off work at once.
**[10:34] R**
Kazuya-kun...
**[10:37] K**
I'm sorry.
**[10:44] K**
*Which way did they go?!*
**[10:45] K**
*The station? They can't have gotten too far!*
**[10:50] K**
*This is all on me!*
**[10:52] (Flashback) M**
Drop this fake couple business right now.
**[10:56] K**
* It's all on me for trying to act*
* cool in front of my friends!*
**[11:01] K**
*Mizuhara's about to quit the business, too.*
**[11:04] K**
* Why'd this have to happen*
* right before it all ended?!*
**[11:08] K**
*Sorry, Mizuhara...*
**[11:09] K**
*I'm so sorry!*
**[11:17] K**
F-Found them.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[11:21] K**
Mizuhara!
***SIGN*** Don't
be seen
***SIGN*** Don't
be seen
**[11:27] M**
I'm good from here.
**[11:28] M**
Again, sorry about the nasty surprise.
**[11:32] M**
But hey, nothing wrong with
a girl renting you, right?
**[11:35] M**
Has it happened before?
**[11:37] C**
No, not with me.
**[11:40] M**
Well, that's unexpected, with so many
lonely people around nowadays.
**[11:45] M**
To be clear, I'm not about
to reject your line of work.
**[11:50] M**
I just thought it'd be weird not
to let you know that I know.
**[11:54] M**
Don't worry. I won't tell anyone at college.
**[11:58] M**
I got my point across,
and I had fun along the way.
**[12:02] M**
You're so cute.
**[12:05] M**
I bet you have all the boys
up in seventh heaven.
**[12:07] M**
Well, later.
**[12:12] C**
How do you feel?
**[12:18] C**
About Kazuya-san.
**[12:25] C**
He has mentioned to me that he
swore he'd make you happy...
**[12:33] C**
That you aren't someone he could just forget.
**[12:38] (Flashback) K**
Deleting those feelings so easily
just seems shallow to me.
**[12:45] (Flashback) K**
I'm such scum, huh?
**[12:47] (Flashback) K**
Getting all pathetic over
something that's in the past...
**[12:51] C**
I'm sure you still hold a
special place in his heart.
**[13:03] M**
And you?
**[13:06] M**
How do *you* feel about him?
**[13:10] C**
What do you mean?
**[13:11] M**
I mean, it's been a year.
**[13:14] M**
You've played his girlfriend
for an entire year.
**[13:17] M**
Does your agency know about this?
**[13:20] M**
You could've fallen for him while
being his rental girlfriend.
**[13:26] M**
It's possible, isn't it?
**[13:36] C**
...end.
**[13:38] C**
He's my boyfriend!
**[13:44] M**
Wow. Way to dodge the question.
**[13:49] M**
Is that part of your shtick, too?
**[13:51] M**
Well, you must have your reasons.
I'm not gonna poke and pry.
**[13:56] M**
But hey, you're only human, right?
**[13:59] K**
*That's enough.*
**[13:59] M**
I just thought it was a possibility.
**[14:02] K**
*You've done enough, Mizuhara.*
**[14:05] M**
Goodbye.
**[14:10] (Flashback) K**
You have no idea how much I liked Mami-chan,
**[14:13] (Flashback) K**
or how hurt I was when she dumped me!
**[14:18] (Flashback) K**
I'm so sorry, Mizuhara.
**[14:20] (Flashback) K**
I really don't know what's wrong with me.
**[14:24] C**
Wait.
**[14:30] C**
Wait, please!
**[14:35] C**
We're not done here!
**[14:40] C**
Give it some more thought!
**[14:42] C**
Give him a chance!
**[14:44] C**
Being a rental girlfriend helped me realize
just how important love really is,
**[14:49] C**
and how difficult it really is
to fall in love with someone!
**[14:54] C**
Have you ever faced his feelings
for you head-on and in good faith?
**[14:58] C**
Have you ever seriously tried
to engage with his love for you?
**[15:07] C**
Have you...
**[15:11] C**
ever considered that he could be
the one to make you happy for life?
**[15:25] M**
Buzz off.
**[15:30] M**
That's between him and me.
***SIGN*** Kinoshita
***SIGN*** Kinoshita
**[16:20] C**
Hey.
**[16:22] C**
You're in my way.
**[16:29] K**
S-Sorry.
**[16:32] K**
And thanks.
**[16:37] K**
I saw the whole thing... with Mami-chan.
**[16:40] ---**
What?!
**[16:41] C**
What do you mean, you saw it?!
***SIGN*** Ichinose
**[16:42] K**
I wasn't stalking or anything!
***SIGN*** I wasn't
stalking
or anything!!
**[16:44] K**
I work at that karaoke place!
***SIGN*** You work there!?
**[16:46] C**
You work there?!
**[16:47] K**
I spotted you two there, and... you know...
**[16:53] K**
Thank you. You spoke up for me
when I don't have the guts to.
**[16:58] C**
I have to apologize to you, then.
**[17:02] C**
I couldn't get you a girlfriend.
**[17:08] C**
I tried everything I could,
but it was too tall an order for me.
**[17:12] K**
*Why are* you *apologizing?*
**[17:14] C**
I believe not moving on is a form of love, too.
**[17:19] C**
Everyone has regrets in life.
**[17:19] K**
* Why are you taking this so*
* seriously outside of your job?*
**[17:21] C**
It's one thing to forget about them,
but coming to terms with them isn't easy.
**[17:23] K**
*Why are you putting my feelings first?*
**[17:26] (Flashback) C**
Have you ever faced his feelings
for you head-on and in good faith?
**[17:31] K**
* I'm just a moron who did*
* this to himself... so why?!*
**[17:35] (Flashback) C**
Have you ever considered that he could
be the one to make you happy for life?
**[17:42] K**
*Yeah, I really do love you.*
**[17:47] C**
We're trying to get you a real girlfriend,
**[17:47] K**
*I love your long, black hair.*
**[17:49] C**
so your feelings take top priority.
That won't change.
**[17:50] K**
*I love your long legs.*
**[17:54] K**
* You're blunt as all hell,*
* but also too nice for your own good.*
**[17:58] K**
*And you're a harsh critic,*
**[17:59] K**
* but you also show more*
* empathy than anyone else.*
**[18:03] C**
You do have that thing with Ruka-chan...
**[18:05] C**
But if you still can't forget about Mami-san,
**[18:08] C**
it might be a good idea to ask her out
again, at least to get some closure.
**[18:13] K**
* As problematic as it may be,*
* every time I see you, I can't help but feel*
**[18:19] K**
* that life would be so good*
* if you were my girlfriend!*
**[18:24] C**
Of course, I understand if you can't
work up the courage immediately.
**[18:29] C**
I'll be there for you all the way,
as your rental girlfriend.
**[18:31] K**
...you.
**[18:35] K**
You're the one I want!
**[18:37] K**
It's gotta be you!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[20:20] C**
I'm the one you want?
**[20:26] C**
What's that supposed to mean?
**[20:30] K**
As...
**[20:32] K**
As my girlfriend! Rental, of course.
**[20:36] K**
You're the only one I ever want to rent.
**[20:39] K**
So I'm gonna be sad when you quit!
**[20:42] C**
Oh, *that's* what you meant?
**[20:45] C**
Quit being misleading!
***SIGN*** And at the worst time, too
**[20:47] K**
M-My bad.
**[20:49] C**
Sorry about that, then.
***SIGN*** I'm grateful that
you're giving me such
importance, though
**[20:51] C**
I only started this job
to help my acting dream.
**[20:54] C**
If I get more acting gigs,
I'm going to have to quit.
**[20:57] K**
I-I see! Yeah, that makes sense!
**[21:00] K**
Later! And remember, lack of
sleep is bad for the skin!
***SIGN*** Excuse
me?
**[21:04] K**
Sweet dreams!
**[21:09] K**
*Yikes, I went and told her I want her!*
**[21:13] K**
* "As a rental girlfriend,"*
* my ass! That was so forced!*
**[21:16] K**
*I hope she didn't find that fishy.*
**[21:18] K**
* I couldn't have made it more obvious*
* that I wanna date her for real!*
**[21:21] K**
* I might be #1 in the global*
* "Needs to Be Put in Place" ranking!*
**[21:25] K**
* Seeing her pleading with Mami-chan*
* brought back my feelings for her!*
**[21:31] K**
* That aside, two things were*
* made very clear today:*
**[21:34] K**
* that Mizuhara's an incredibly nice girl,*
* and that she's not into me or anything.*
**[21:39] K**
*Besides,*
**[21:41] K**
*she's gonna quit her job as a rental girlfriend.*
**[21:43] K**
*Once she does,*
**[21:45] K**
*I might never see her again.*
**[21:49] K**
Man, when did I set my
love life to hard mode?
**[21:56] C**
What the heck...
**[21:59] C**
was *that* all about?
**[22:05] (Flashback) K**
You're the one I want! It's gotta be you!
**[22:17] C**
Dumbass.
***SIGN*** Tokyo Underground
***SIGN*** Ikebukuro Station
**[23:28] Sign**
This is the story of a tomboy princess
in the Edo era, and her servants.
Together with a magical bird, they bring you
a bizarre-yet-delightful tale that is sure to move you.
And it starts... right now.
**[23:28] Sign**
Princess Heron
**[23:39] M**
Boring.
**[23:51] Sign**
Have a gem of a time
with Diamond
**[23:51] Sign**
We warmly await your return.
# E13 - Dream and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GVWU05NZJ/dream-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:00] Mami**
Hello! I'm Nanami Mami, nineteen years old,
**[00:04] Mami**
and I'm a college student living
with my family in Tokyo.
**[00:07] Mami**
Kazu-kun and I dated for about a month.
***SIGN*** Let's break up, okay?
***SIGN*** What?
**[00:10] Mami**
Soon after we broke up, though,
**[00:13] Mami**
he showed up at the pub with a really
pretty new girlfriend in tow.
**[00:17] Mami**
We were all having a good time until
she suddenly started yelling at me.
**[00:22] Mami**
I wrote it off as her having
a few screws loose,
***SIGN*** Mizuhara Chizuru
***SIGN*** A pure and refined
high-class girlfriend
**[00:24] Mami**
but it turned out that she was
actually a rental girlfriend.
**[00:27] Mami**
After a year of this, I tried to tell them
**[00:30] Mami**
it was high time they dropped the act,
but it didn't go over so well.
**[00:36] Mami**
Well, a lot happened,
**[00:38] Mami**
but as his ex, I think I'll wait a little
longer and see what happens with them.
**[00:45] Ruka**
Hi, hi!
**[00:46] Ruka**
I'm Sarashina Ruka, Kazuya-kun's girlfriend!
**[00:50] Ruka**
I was actually a rental girlfriend, too,
**[00:53] Ruka**
but seeing how seriously Kazuya-kun
took these pretend relationships,
**[00:56] Ruka**
I started getting the hots for him.
**[00:59] Ruka**
While I do cross the line sometimes
**[01:02] Ruka**
and Chizuru-san may be a formidable rival,
**[01:05] Ruka**
*I'm* the one who's Kazuya-kun's girlfriend.
**[01:07] Ruka**
No matter what, I promise I'll
make him fall for me for sure!
**[01:13] Sumi**
Ah! Er...
**[01:15] Sumi**
I'm S-Sakurasawa Sumi.
**[01:19] Sumi**
I started working as a rental
girlfriend to change myself
**[01:22] Sumi**
and learn how to talk to people better.
**[01:27] Sumi**
I met Kazuya-kun when Chizuru-san
asked him to be my practice partner.
***SIGN*** Rare Footage of Sumi-chan Giving Things a Shot
***SIGN*** Whiff
***SIGN*** Rare Footage of Sumi-chan Giving Things a Shot
***SIGN*** Pwoink
***SIGN*** Sway
***SIGN*** Sway
***SIGN*** Rare Footage of Sumi-chan Giving Things a Shot
***SIGN*** Slam
**[01:35] Sumi**
He was so nice to me that I relied on him a lot.
***SIGN*** S
q
u
e
e
z
e
**[01:39] Sumi**
But thanks to him,
**[01:42] Sumi**
I'm starting to change a little... I think.
**[01:49] Chizuru**
I'm Mizuhara Chizuru.
**[01:52] Chizuru**
Oh, but that's my rental
girlfriend pseudonym.
**[01:55] Chizuru**
My real name's Ichinose Chizuru.
**[01:58] Chizuru**
I was just doing my job as a
rental girlfriend as always,
**[02:02] Chizuru**
but things happened, and I ended up being
introduced to his family as his girlfriend.
**[02:08] Chizuru**
And would you believe it, we go to the
same college and are next-door neighbors!
**[02:14] Chizuru**
After that, I ended up running
into his ex at a pub,
**[02:19] Chizuru**
fell off a ferry and into the sea,
**[02:21] Chizuru**
nearly had everything exposed by Ruka-chan...
**[02:24] Chizuru**
And just when I'd decided to
quit the rental girlfriend gig,
**[02:27] Chizuru**
Mami-san, his ex, found out about our act.
**[02:32] (Flashback) Kazuya**
You're the one I want!
**[02:33] (Flashback) Kazuya**
It's gotta be you!
**[02:37] Chizuru**
*What the heck... was* that *all about?*
**[02:41] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Dumbass.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Dream and Girlfriend"
**[04:17] Kazuya**
Urgh! The countdown to
ruin has already begun!
***SIGN*** What is wrong with you, man?
**[04:22] Fish**
What is wrong with you, man?
**[04:23] Kazuya**
* Once Mizuhara quits the*
* rental girlfriend gig,*
**[04:26] Kazuya**
* she won't pretend to be*
* my girlfriend anymore.*
**[04:28] Kazuya**
* We'll tell our grandmas that we*
* broke up, and go our separate ways...*
**[04:32] Kazuya**
* I'm sure that's what*
* Mizuhara has in mind, too.*
**[04:35] Kazuya**
* She went above and beyond*
* her job as a rental girlfriend.*
**[04:39] Kazuya**
*I gotta stop being a burden on her.*
**[04:42] Kazuya**
I'm gonna tell Gran right now!
***SIGN*** U
u
u
u
.
.
.
**[04:50] Kazuya**
I can't do it!
**[04:56] Kazuya**
*Well, I can decide how to tell her*
**[04:58] Kazuya**
*after Mizuhara quits. There's still time.*
**[05:01] Kazuya**
Come to think of it,
when is Mizuhara's play, anyway?
***SIGN*** Café Kanoir
**[05:07] (Flashback) Kazuya**
A scout?
**[05:09] (Flashback) Chizuru**
A famous director will be there,
looking for an actor to join his cast.
**[05:10] Bg Guy 1**
Damn, she pretty!
***SIGN*** Damn,
she pretty!
***SIGN*** Tokyo girls
be somethin' else!
**[05:13] Bg Guy 2**
Tokyo girls be somethin' else!
**[05:14] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Huh...
**[05:15] (Flashback) Chizuru**
If I catch his eye,
I could land my next role.
**[05:21] Kazuya**
* Given how pretty she is,*
* the moment she takes the stage,*
**[05:24] Kazuya**
*she'll be in high demand everywhere.*
**[05:27] Kazuya**
I guess this is how it feels
**[05:30] Kazuya**
to have a time bomb ticking down on you...
***SIGN*** Tokyo Theater
***SIGN*** Tokyo Theater Untouchable
***SIGN*** Map
**[05:50] Kazuya**
*Listen, I'm just here as moral support!*
***SIGN*** The Heron Princess
**[05:53] Kazuya**
*"The Heroine Princess"...*
**[05:57] Kazuya**
* This play will decide everything*
* for Mizuhara and me.*
**[06:01] Kazuya**
*I gotta watch it!*
**[06:03] Kazuya**
*Hell, I* wanna *watch it!*
***SIGN*** Actual
Motive
**[06:06] Kazuya**
*I mean, duh!*
**[06:08] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara's gonna be singing*
* and dancing and stuff!*
**[06:10] Kazuya**
* And it's just 3,000 yen for*
* two hours of entertainment!*
**[06:13] Kazuya**
*I went and made things awkward last time...*
**[06:16] Kazuya**
* But as long as she doesn't*
* spot me, it's no problem.*
**[06:18] Staff 1**
Welcome! Please, have this
pamphlet for *The Heron Princess*.
**[06:22] Kazuya**
*Oh... So that's how the title's read.*
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
A member of Troupe Lucky Cat
Freesia Productions
**[06:26] Kazuya**
*Found Mizuhara!*
**[06:27] Kazuya**
*She's not using a stage name, huh?*
**[06:32] Kazuya**
*What's her role like?*
**[06:34] Kazuya**
*She doesn't seem to be the lead...*
**[06:36] Staff 2**
Chief! There's some weirdo here!
**[06:41] Staff 3**
You can buy photographs of the cast here!
**[06:48] Kazuya**
*She's been going to college*
**[06:51] Kazuya**
* and working as a rental girlfriend,*
* and still made time to work on her acting...*
**[06:56] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I work that job because acting school
costs money, and it serves as good practice.
**[07:03] Kazuya**
*She's really giving it her all.*
**[07:13] Kazuya**
*Here's my seat.*
**[07:14] Kazuya**
*Surely she won't spot me here.*
**[07:18] Kazuya**
*Wow, it's pretty packed.*
**[07:21] Kazuya**
* She's gonna be performing in*
* front of all these people...*
**[07:24] Kazuya**
*Even I'm starting to get nervous.*
***SIGN*** Timid
**[07:27] Staff 4**
This way, sir.
**[07:31] Director**
Thank you.
**[07:36] (Flashback) Chizuru**
A famous director will be there,
looking for an actor to join his cast.
**[07:41] Kazuya**
*I'm such a moron.*
**[07:45] Kazuya**
* I might've come here just to see everything*
* between Mizuhara and me fall apart.*
**[07:50] Sumi**
Ah.
**[08:05] Butler**
Your Highness! You really
must stop being so selfish!
**[08:09] Shiori**
What exactly is the problem?
**[08:11] Shiori**
I simply wish to see the bird that
has become the talk of the town.
**[08:16] Shiori**
That is all!
**[08:17] Kazuya**
* Whoa! For a second,*
* I thought that was Mizuhara!*
**[08:22] Kazuya**
*So that's the princess.*
**[08:24] Butler**
Guards! Come here!
**[08:26] Butler**
Stop Her Highness!
**[08:28] Shiori**
Where do you men keep popping out of?
**[08:31] Kazuya**
*I wonder when Mizuhara will show up.*
**[08:34] Umi**
What is this ruckus?
**[08:35] Butler**
Your Highness the Shogun!
**[08:37] Umi**
You dare attempt to surround
and capture my princess?
**[08:40] Umi**
This is an outrage.
**[08:42] Kazuya**
*Wha! That's...*
**[08:44] Kazuya**
*Umi-kun! He's in this play, too?!*
**[08:47] Shiori**
Ah, my Shogun! I wish to
accompany you on your hunt!
**[08:49] Kazuya**
*I guess I should've known.*
**[08:51] Kazuya**
* She did say they both went*
* to the same acting school.*
**[08:52] Umi**
Oh, is that so?
**[08:54] Umi**
However, a hunt is fraught with perils.
**[08:57] Umi**
Nene! Nene!
**[08:58] Chizuru**
Sire.
**[09:01] Chizuru**
You called for me, Your Highness?
**[09:06] Umi**
Tomoko wishes to accompany
me on my heron hunt.
**[09:09] Umi**
I ask you to guard her.
**[09:11] Chizuru**
Wh-What? The princess, go on a hunt?
***SIGN*** She's here!
She's here!
She's here!
**[09:14] Kazuya**
*Sh...*
**[09:15] Butler**
You mustn't ask such an unruly woman!
**[09:15] Kazuya**
*She's here!*
**[09:18] Chizuru**
Oh, please! You can count on me!
**[09:21] Chizuru**
I'll keep Tomoko-sama safe,
if it's the last thing I do!
**[09:24] Butler**
Quiet, you insolent fool!
**[09:24] Kazuya**
*H-Holy...*
**[09:26] Kazuya**
* I mean, I get that she's acting,*
* but she's nothing like her usual self.*
**[09:29] Chizuru**
Rest assured, Your Highness!
**[09:30] Kazuya**
*It's embarrassing just watching her!*
**[09:30] Chizuru**
My top-notch shuriken skills will protect you!
**[09:33] Shiori**
Really? How reassuring.
**[09:35] Kazuya**
*I can't focus on the story at all!*
**[09:38] Butler**
Hm? Isn't this a steamed fish cake?
**[09:41] Chizuru**
Oh, sorry, I was just sneaking
a snack back at the kitchen.
**[09:47] Kazuya**
*Huh? That worked?*
**[09:49] Butler**
Why do you have this?!
**[09:50] Chizuru**
They're emergency rations, of course!
**[09:53] Kazuya**
*Your jokes are landing, Mizuhara!*
**[09:57] Chizuru**
With this, I'll be fine even if the
enemy uses scorched-earth tactics.
**[10:00] Butler**
What makes you think you'll encounter
scorched-earth tactics on a hunt?!
**[10:03] Butler**
You are such a moron!
**[10:05] Chizuru**
Rude!
**[10:08] Chizuru**
What part of me is a moron?
**[10:10] Butler**
Even the way you move is moronic!
**[10:13] Female Viewer**
That girl's so funny.
**[10:16] Chizuru**
But these cakes are so good...
**[10:19] Butler**
Quit stuffing your face!
**[10:23] Kazuya**
* I can't believe she can just become a*
* different person in front of this huge crowd.*
**[10:26] Butler**
What are you doing?
That's Her Highness's steed!
**[10:29] Chizuru**
Huh? Where's mine, then?
**[10:31] Butler**
You're a ninja! Walk!
**[10:34] Chizuru**
What? But that's such a drag.
**[10:36] Butler**
Some ninja you are!
**[10:47] Samurai**
Hand over the princess!
**[10:49] Chizuru**
Have a taste of my shuriken attacks!
**[10:54] Samurai**
What is this? Aren't these steamed fish cakes?
**[10:59] Chizuru**
Run, Your Highness!
**[11:00] Chizuru**
I'm out of fish cake shurikens!
**[11:02] Shiori**
It's okay! I wasn't expecting
anything from that, anyway!
**[11:05] Chizuru**
What? But it's my ultimate technique!
**[11:08] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's amazing.*
**[11:11] Samurai**
Off with your head!
**[11:12] Chizuru**
Oh, it's staying right on!
**[11:14] Kazuya**
*She's clearly standing out.*
**[11:16] Kazuya**
*Is it because the script's good?*
**[11:18] Kazuya**
*Nah, that's not it.*
**[11:20] Kazuya**
* She's catching the audience's eye with her*
* movements, timing, expressions, and everything!*
**[11:29] Kazuya**
* The audience is waiting with bated*
* breath for her every move...*
**[11:33] Chizuru**
You deceived me?!
**[11:35] Samurai**
I-I didn't do a damned thing!
**[11:37] Umi**
Tomoko! I'm here to save you!
**[11:40] Shiori**
Milord!
**[11:41] Kazuya**
*They're laughing... and being surprised...*
**[11:44] Samurai**
Confound it! We retreat for now!
**[11:47] Kazuya**
* She's got such presence.*
* She's always on your mind.*
**[11:51] Umi**
I am so glad you are all right.
**[11:52] Shiori**
Oh, Yoshiharu-sama!
**[11:54] Shiori**
How I missed you!
**[11:54] Kazuya**
* Even when the Shogun or*
* the princess is talking...*
**[11:59] Kazuya**
*Everyone's got their eyes fixed...*
**[12:04] Kazuya**
*on Mizuhara.*
**[12:07] Kazuya**
*She's incredible!*
**[12:15] Shiori**
Stay with me, Nene!
**[12:17] Chizuru**
Be careful, Your Highness.
**[12:19] Chizuru**
The enemy might yet be out there...
**[12:22] Shiori**
I shall suck out the poison now!
**[12:24] Chizuru**
I gave my word...
**[12:26] Chizuru**
I'll keep Tomoko-sama safe,
if it's the last thing I do...
**[12:32] Shiori**
Nene! Nene!
**[12:34] Shiori**
No! Stay with me!
**[12:37] Shiori**
Nene!
**[12:48] Kazuya**
* The play ended within thirty*
* minutes of Nene's death.*
**[12:52] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara put on a real show*
* right until the very end.*
**[12:56] Kazuya**
* It could almost make one*
* believe she was the star.*
**[13:00] Kazuya**
* It was clear to everybody there*
* who the MVP was that day.*
**[13:06] Pa**
*Thank you for coming to watch the play today.*
**[13:11] Pa**
*Please take care on your way home.*
**[13:49] Kokyou**
You were amazing, Chizuru-chan!
**[13:52] Kokyou**
Simply the best!
**[13:54] Kokyou**
The audience loved you, and you
were Nene through and through!
**[13:58] Wakahara**
I laughed so hard, my sides hurt.
**[14:01] Chizuru**
Thank you.
**[14:02] Kokyou**
You've improved so much in just a year.
**[14:06] Kokyou**
Have you been training
in secret or something?
**[14:08] Chizuru**
Uh...
**[14:10] Chizuru**
Let's just say I'm always putting
on an act on a daily basis...
**[14:14] Wakahara**
Oh, you mean like method acting?
**[14:16] Chizuru**
Uh, well, I guess.
**[14:19] Kokyou**
I bet you landed that other role.
**[14:22] Chizuru**
Oh, I don't know.
**[14:24] Wakahara**
You're coming to the wrap
party, right? See you later.
**[14:27] Wakahara**
Bye!
**[14:28] Chizuru**
Goodbye.
***SIGN*** Play Goal: No regrets
***SIGN*** You can't leave an
impression if you don't
get the basics right.
***SIGN*** 1) Fear is your greatest enemy
2) Use the whole stage
3) Always keep your eyeline up
***SIGN*** Keep your feet on the ground,
eyes on the skies,
and shooting stars...
**[14:40] Shiori**
Jeez! Togakushi-sensei,
you're acting like some grandpa!
**[14:44] Director**
Listen to yourself. I am a geezer.
**[14:52] Actor 1**
Looks like a done deal.
**[14:55] Actor 1**
Apparently, she's known him
since she was in grade school,
**[14:58] Actor 1**
thanks to being a sponsor's
niece or something.
**[15:01] Actor 2**
Nobody else even had a chance!
**[15:02] Actor 3**
That's so unfair.
***SIGN*** Edo-Era Ninjas
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Today's
**[15:24] Umi**
Thank you all so much.
**[15:26] Umi**
You made this play a great success.
**[15:29] Umi**
Huh? Aren't you coming to the
wrap party, Chizuru-chan?
**[15:32] Chizuru**
Oh, sorry. I'll call you.
**[15:47] (Flashback) Chizuru**
My agency says it'll lead to more
roles down the line if I deliver.
**[15:53] (Flashback) Chizuru**
And if I can make enough money as an
actress, I can devote all my time to it.
**[16:09] Kazuya**
Oh, man.
**[16:11] Kazuya**
I still feel the afterglow,
even as the caffeine flows...
**[16:13] Kazuya**
* Indulging in a cup of coffee at a*
* fancy café after watching a play?*
**[16:17] Kazuya**
*Such a classy moment in time!*
**[16:21] Kazuya**
*That's that, I bet.*
**[16:23] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara will quit the rental girlfriend gig.*
**[16:30] Kazuya**
*But it actually doesn't bother me.*
**[16:32] Kazuya**
* She deserves it.*
* Her acting was just that good.*
**[16:37] Kazuya**
* She was, like, dazzling...*
* The star of the show...*
**[16:46] Chizuru**
Oh, I'm sorry.
***SIGN*** The Heron Princess
**[16:48] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[16:53] Kazuya**
Wh... Wha...
**[16:54] Chizuru**
Huh?!
**[16:55] Kazuya**
*Busted!*
**[16:57] Chizuru**
What are *you* doing here?!
**[16:59] Kazuya**
I, uh...
**[17:01] Kazuya**
And why do you have that playbill?
***SIGN*** Silent
Acceptance
**[17:07] Bystander A**
What's going on? A fight?
***SIGN*** Trying to sweep it
under the rug
**[17:13] Chizuru**
This is unacceptable. Have some control.
**[17:17] Kazuya**
Sorry. I just had to come watch.
**[17:19] Chizuru**
Well, I can't stop you from
buying a ticket and watching.
**[17:24] Chizuru**
But I've told very few people
that I'm pursuing acting.
**[17:27] Chizuru**
And considering my other clients,
you really shouldn't be...
**[17:30] Kazuya**
But... it was great!
**[17:35] Kazuya**
You were great!
**[17:38] Kazuya**
I-I was so impressed by your...
acting? Performance?
**[17:43] Kazuya**
And the audience loved it, too!
**[17:45] Kazuya**
I don't really know how to say it, but, uh...
**[17:49] Kazuya**
I thought you were incredible!
**[17:56] Chizuru**
Huh? What would you know about acting?
**[17:59] Kazuya**
N-Nothing?
**[18:07] Chizuru**
Thanks.
**[18:09] Kazuya**
Oh, uh, no need to thank me.
**[18:13] Kazuya**
With this, you'll be free of me and can
focus on your acting career, right?
**[18:18] Chizuru**
What are you talking about?
**[18:19] Kazuya**
I mean, you'll be quitting the
rental girlfriend gig, right?
**[18:23] Kazuya**
You said you would if this play went well
and you caught the director's eye...
**[18:28] Chizuru**
Oh, that?
**[18:31] Chizuru**
It didn't work out.
**[18:34] Kazuya**
What?!
**[18:37] Chizuru**
A different actress got the role.
**[18:38] Kazuya**
But why?
**[18:43] Chizuru**
Because I don't have the talent.
**[18:48] Chizuru**
It is what it is.
Competition is fierce in showbiz.
**[18:51] Chizuru**
It doesn't matter how hard you work.
If you're not first, you're last.
**[18:54] Chizuru**
And Shiori-chan's super pretty, after all.
I'll just have to take this on the chin.
**[18:58] Chizuru**
Oh, but I might get another chance,
**[18:58] Kazuya**
*I can't believe myself.*
**[19:00] Chizuru**
so I'll try harder next time.
**[19:01] Kazuya**
* There's a part of me that's*
* actually relieved to hear it.*
**[19:02] Chizuru**
But now I can't quit the rental
girlfriend job for a while.
**[19:06] Chizuru**
I'll need to keep working hard.
**[19:07] Kazuya**
*I can sense she's bottling it all up inside.*
**[19:08] Chizuru**
I was actually staggering a little during
the fight scene. I should work on my core.
**[19:09] Kazuya**
*Deep down, she must be so upset,*
**[19:13] Chizuru**
Maybe I didn't work out
as hard as I should have.
**[19:13] Kazuya**
*but she's trying to come to terms with it.*
**[19:17] Kazuya**
*Compared to her, I'm such a...*
**[19:19] Chizuru**
I guess I was the same as you.
**[19:22] Chizuru**
I kept telling you to be a man
and learn when to give up,
**[19:26] Chizuru**
but I didn't know when to give up, either.
**[19:30] Chizuru**
I take the money I get from
playing the dreamy girlfriend,
**[19:32] Chizuru**
and spend it on my own dream.
**[19:36] Chizuru**
A dream that will never come
true with my lack of talent.
**[19:42] Chizuru**
There are plenty of nineteen-year-old
actresses stealing the show out there.
**[19:45] Chizuru**
And pursuing dreams comes at a price, so...
**[19:49] Kazuya**
Like hell!
**[19:51] Kazuya**
Like hell you and I are the same!
**[19:57] Kazuya**
I'll rent you next week!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[20:00] Kazuya**
And then I'll rent you the week after that,
and the week after *that*!
**[20:04] Chizuru**
What? Do you have any idea
how much that'll cost?
**[20:07] Kazuya**
I don't care!
**[20:09] Kazuya**
I'll get a job to do it!
**[20:12] Kazuya**
And then the week after that,
and the week after that one...
**[20:15] Kazuya**
I'll work my ass off to pay for you!
**[20:19] Chizuru**
C-Come on, quit being ridiculous.
**[20:22] Kazuya**
When you stop being stupid!
**[20:24] Kazuya**
You've been working so hard every day!
**[20:27] Kazuya**
You live in that rundown apartment
to go to acting school.
**[20:29] Kazuya**
You work as a rental girlfriend
to pay your bills.
**[20:32] Kazuya**
How much more realistic could you even be?!
**[20:36] Kazuya**
And did you forget how you play the role of
the perfect girlfriend before me and Gran?!
**[20:41] Kazuya**
There's no way you don't have the talent!
**[20:43] Kazuya**
You were great today, too.
**[20:45] Kazuya**
You were the best actor on the stage!
**[20:50] Kazuya**
I can't help you with anything else,
**[20:51] Kazuya**
but I can rent you and pay for you.
**[20:53] Kazuya**
If that'll help you keep dreaming, I'll work!
**[20:57] Kazuya**
I'll work as much as it takes!
**[20:59] Kazuya**
So don't tell me you're gonna give up!
**[21:05] Bystander B**
Hey, are those two fighting?
**[21:07] Bystander C**
Guy's going on about how
"he'll work" or something.
**[21:09] Kazuya**
*Yikes. I lost control of myself.*
**[21:12] Chizuru**
Quit promising the impossible.
**[21:15] Chizuru**
Why would I need your
help that badly, anyway?
**[21:18] Chizuru**
You really need to take a long,
hard look at reality.
**[21:39] (Flashback) Kazuya**
...don't tell me you're gonna give up!
***SIGN*** Umi-kun
LIVE Audio...
***SIGN*** Umi-kun
LIVE Audio...
**[21:45] Chizuru**
Hello?
**[21:47] Chizuru**
Sorry, my grandma wanted to see me.
**[21:52] Chizuru**
Shiori-chan wants to talk to me?
**[21:53] Umi**
*I'll put her on.*
**[21:56] Shiori**
Hello? Thanks, Chi-chan!
**[21:58] Shiori**
I owe it all to you!
**[22:00] Shiori**
You warmed the crowd up and made
it so easy for me to perform!
**[22:04] Chizuru**
Sure. I had lots of fun, too.
**[22:07] Chizuru**
Yeah.
**[22:09] Chizuru**
Yeah, let's do this again sometime.
**[22:12] Chizuru**
Thanks for taking the time to talk to me.
**[22:14] Chizuru**
Yeah, later.
***SIGN*** Play Goal: No regrets
***SIGN*** You can't leave an
impression if you don't
get the basics right.
***SIGN*** 1) Fear is your greatest enemy
2) Use the whole stage
3) Always keep your eyeline up
***SIGN*** Keep your feet on the ground,
eyes on the skies,
and shooting stars...
***SIGN*** Play Goal: No regrets
***SIGN*** Remember, you're a ninja,
there to help Tomoko.
***SIGN*** Look at Shiori-chan
***SIGN*** "Quit stuffing your face!"
***SIGN*** Don't get in Shiori-chan's way
***SIGN*** "Huh?
Where's mine, then?"
***SIGN*** Be loud and clear!
***SIGN*** Don't get distracted by
the others' movements
***SIGN*** Rental Girlfriend Diamond
You've received a date request.
Please check your schedule and
let us know if you're available.
***SIGN*** Just Now
You've received a date request.
Please check your schedule and
let us know if you're available.
***SIGN*** Customer User Name
Aquarium Lad
***SIGN*** You've received a date request.
Please check your schedule and
let us know if you're available.
Customer User Name
Aquarium Lad
Requested Date and Time
April 14 (Sat)
10 AM - 11 AM
**[23:25] Kazuya**
* And did you forget how you play the role of*
* the perfect girlfriend before me and Gran?!*
***SIGN*** Rental Girlfriend Diamond
You've received a date request.
Please check your schedule and
let us know if you're available.
Rental Girlfriend Diamond
You've received a date request.
Please check your schedule and
let us know if you're available.
**[23:29] Kazuya**
*There's no way you don't have the talent!*
**[23:31] Kazuya**
*If that'll help you keep dreaming, I'll work!*
**[23:39] Kazuya**
*So don't tell me you're gonna give up!*
***SIGN*** Customer User Name
Aquarium Lad
**[23:48] Chizuru**
You dumbass...
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[23:53] Chizuru**
That's too many bookings.
**[23:57] Chizuru**
Season 2 has finally started airing.
**[23:59] Kazuya**
And you stole the show right
off the bat, Mizuhara.
**[24:02] Kazuya**
*The Heroine Princess* was awesome!
**[24:04] Chizuru**
*Heron*!
**[24:05] Kazuya**
Your character was... Meme?
**[24:06] Chizuru**
Nene!
**[24:07] Chizuru**
You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?
**[24:09] Kazuya**
We haven't done the preview together in
ages, so I'm starving for your sharp jabs.
**[24:13] Chizuru**
Excuse me?
**[24:14] Kazuya**
Come on, don't hold back!
Give it to me harder!
**[24:18] Chizuru**
Quit being gross!
**[24:20] Chizuru**
Anyway, next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend*:
**[24:22] Kazuya**
"The Usual...
**[24:23] Chizuru**
...Girlfriend."
***SIGN*** "The Usual Girlfriend"
**[24:23] Kazuya**
Looking forward to doing all
the previews with you.
**[24:25] Chizuru**
I'll have to think about that one.
# E14 - The Usual Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G31UXDK30/the-usual-girlfriend)
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**[00:00] Kazuya**
*It's spring.*
**[00:02] Kazuya**
*Temperatures are rising,*
**[00:04] Kazuya**
* and everyone in town's*
* switched to lighter clothing.*
**[00:07] Kazuya**
*As for our college, spring break is over,*
**[00:09] Kazuya**
* leaving us students mumbling,*
* "Welp, time to look for a job"...*
**[00:14] Kazuya**
What's your plan, Kuri?
**[00:16] Shun**
Well, my family runs an orchard.
**[00:19] Shun**
I could make bank by advertising apples that
guarantee HS admission in time for exams.
**[00:23] Kazuya**
Go cash in that reality check!
**[00:25] Kibe**
Kazu-chin, you're on the FANZO train, right?
***SIGN*** Fate is a cruel temptress
***SIGN*** - Mikoto
**[00:27] Kazuya**
What gave you that idea?
**[00:28] Shun**
A JAV scout?
**[00:30] Kazuya**
What gave you *that* idea?
**[00:31] Kazuya**
*...while we do nothing about it.*
**[00:33] Kazuya**
*And thus began our second year.*
***SIGN*** No exception
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
***SIGN*** Sing with
Livesound Premium!
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village Manager
Ushiide Hiroshi (36)
**[02:10] Hiroshi**
How to land a girl way out of your league?
**[02:12] Kazuya**
Uh, yeah.
***SIGN*** "The Usual Girlfriend"
**[02:13] Kazuya**
Didn't you say your wife
was a cabin attendant?
**[02:18] Hiroshi**
I flew and flew and flew some more!
**[02:21] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[02:22] Hiroshi**
I even flew to random places
I had zero interest in!
**[02:25] Kazuya**
Damn, you went hard.
**[02:27] Hiroshi**
The moment you fall in love,
you're fighting a losing battle.
**[02:30] Hiroshi**
And the only weapon you have is passion.
**[02:32] Kazuya**
Right...
**[02:33] Hiroshi**
And why aren't you washing the dishes?
**[02:39] Kazuya**
*But this girl's a rental girlfriend, you see...*
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
**[02:43] Kazuya**
Goodbye!
**[02:44] Hiroshi**
Later!
**[02:49] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Because I don't have the talent.
**[02:52] (Flashback) Kazuya**
So don't tell me you're gonna give up!
**[02:57] Kazuya**
*I love Mizuhara...*
**[03:00] Kazuya**
*I love you, Mizuhara!*
**[03:07] Chizuru**
Oh, hello there.
***SIGN*** Café Kanoir
**[03:11] Waitress**
Are you ready to order?
**[03:14] Chizuru**
I'll have what he's having.
**[03:16] Chizuru**
Are you okay?
**[03:17] Kazuya**
*She shines... like the sun!*
***SIGN*** Crushing
Defeat
***SIGN*** Crushing
Defeat
***SIGN*** Silent
**[03:22] Kazuya**
Oh, right. The money.
**[03:25] Chizuru**
Before that, can we talk?
**[03:28] Chizuru**
I really feel like renting me
out every week is going too far.
**[03:34] Chizuru**
I mean, yes, I get a good
payout when you choose me,
**[03:36] Chizuru**
and I'm happy that you want
to support me financially.
***SIGN*** P
e
r
k
.
.
.
**[03:41] Chizuru**
But you have no obligation
to do that much for me,
***SIGN*** U
r
k
.
.
.
**[03:45] Chizuru**
and when I consider my other clients...
**[03:48] Chizuru**
I don't think it's right to rent me out for any
purpose other than being your "girlfriend."
**[03:54] Chizuru**
And there's absolutely nothing in it for you.
**[03:56] Kazuya**
I... I guess.
**[03:58] Kazuya**
* Well, yeah, I'm not your*
* boyfriend or anything.*
**[04:03] Chizuru**
Besides, Mami-san told me to stop seeing you.
**[04:08] Chizuru**
If she were to see us here like this,
who knows what she would think?
**[04:14] (Flashback) Mami**
It all pisses me off just a teensy bit.
**[04:17] Kazuya**
*Oh, right. She did say that, didn't she?*
**[04:22] Kazuya**
* I didn't think much of it back then because*
* Mizuhara was planning to quit anyway,*
**[04:27] Kazuya**
*but yeah, things can't go on like this.*
**[04:29] Chizuru**
And lastly, there's the
matter with Ruka-chan.
**[04:32] Kazuya**
What about her?
**[04:33] Chizuru**
She did understand and accept us meeting,
**[04:36] Chizuru**
but if we meet up too often,
we run the risk of upsetting her.
**[04:40] Chizuru**
As someone who helped you two
hook up, I'd like to avoid that.
**[04:44] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I'm really sorry, Ruka-chan, but please
let me go on dates with Mizuhara!
**[04:49] (Flashback) Ruka**
Huh?
**[04:51] (Flashback) Ruka**
Do you have any idea what you're saying?
**[04:53] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Oh, I'm aware.
**[04:54] (Flashback) Kazuya**
But please, I'm begging you!
***SIGN*** Popular in Nerima Third
A Fool For You
The Future I Wished For With You
Sliding Solo
Last Sentence
**[04:57] (Flashback) Ruka**
Are you seriously telling me to my
face that you want to cheat on me?!
**[05:00] (Flashback) Ruka**
Don't you feel bad for me at all?!
***SIGN*** Kazuya-kun,
be mine and mine alone!!
***SIGN*** Shrill
**[05:03] (Flashback) Kazuya**
It's not cheating!
***SIGN*** Not even
using the mic
**[05:05] (Flashback) Ruka**
And weren't you telling me you
wanted to make it official?
**[05:11] (Flashback) Ruka**
We didn't get to finish that conversation,
but I could tell what was coming.
**[05:16] (Flashback) Ruka**
Was that not an admission that
***SIGN*** Teary...
**[05:21] (Flashback) Ruka**
you were finally getting serious with me?
***SIGN*** C
u
t
e
.
.
.
**[05:28] Kazuya**
* Back then, I was trying to*
* put Mizuhara behind me.*
**[05:32] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I want to make it official!
**[05:36] Kazuya**
*But things have changed now.*
**[05:42] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I saw it for myself!
**[05:45] (Flashback) Kazuya**
She wants to be an actress, and she's
got all the talent in the world!
**[05:49] (Flashback) Kazuya**
For her, being a rental girlfriend helps
pay the bills and supports her dream...
**[05:53] (Flashback) Kazuya**
And, well, she's helped me out a
ton, so I want to help her out.
**[05:58] (Flashback) Ruka**
But it doesn't have to be you!
**[06:00] (Flashback) Ruka**
Her other clients can do that just fine!
***SIGN*** Chizuru-san's super popular!
With people from
all walks of life, too!
**[06:03] Kazuya**
*She does have a point there.*
**[06:06] (Flashback) Kazuya**
But...
**[06:08] (Flashback) Kazuya**
That's not the point!
**[06:10] (Flashback) Kazuya**
It's not about that!
**[06:15] (Flashback) Ruka**
Then promise me.
**[06:19] (Flashback) Ruka**
That you'll take me with you to
see Chizuru-san's play sometime.
**[06:25] (Flashback) Kazuya**
S-Sure!
**[06:27] (Flashback) Ruka**
I mean, it's pretty clear that we're
making steady progress as a couple.
**[06:32] Kazuya**
*I don't know about that.*
**[06:33] (Flashback) Ruka**
And I don't know if you're
really a good judge of acting.
***SIGN*** A girlfriend's
composure
**[06:36] (Flashback) Ruka**
I won't believe it unless I see for myself.
**[06:40] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Yeah! Yeah, let's go!
**[06:43] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I'm absolutely sure you'll love it!
**[06:46] (Flashback) Ruka**
Calm down! You're being annoying!
**[06:51] Chizuru**
Thanks for the coffee. It was great.
**[06:54] Chizuru**
Where to next?
**[06:57] Chizuru**
We can go wherever you like.
**[06:58] Kazuya**
Listen.
**[07:01] Kazuya**
Can you just act normally?
**[07:05] Kazuya**
Be the usual you when you're with me.
**[07:10] Kazuya**
I know what you're really like, so having
you put on an act makes us feel distant.
**[07:16] Kazuya**
And I feel bad.
**[07:18] Chizuru**
I can't do that.
**[07:20] Chizuru**
I told you, this is acting practice for me.
**[07:24] Chizuru**
It'd be pointless if I wasn't
acting like your ideal girl.
**[07:29] Kazuya**
But you are.
**[07:32] Kazuya**
The usual you *is* my ideal girl!
**[07:41] Chizuru**
Wh-Where did that come from?
Quit being corny.
**[07:47] Chizuru**
But, okay, if you say so.
**[07:51] Chizuru**
I'll be playing it natural, then.
The customer is king, as they say.
**[08:04] Chizuru**
I'll be fine from here.
**[08:08] Kazuya**
O-Okay.
**[08:10] Kazuya**
S-See ya.
**[08:11] Chizuru**
Yeah, see you later.
**[08:14] (Flashback) Kazuya**
So don't tell me you're gonna give up!
**[08:18] Kazuya**
*What's wrong with me?*
**[08:20] Kazuya**
*Renting her every week?*
**[08:22] Kazuya**
*Just put yourself in her shoes.*
**[08:24] Kazuya**
*Sure, it may help her,*
**[08:26] Kazuya**
*but it's way too clingy.*
**[08:30] Kazuya**
*I'm a client.*
**[08:32] Kazuya**
*We're just maintaining the status quo.*
**[08:35] Kazuya**
* The gap between us isn't*
* closing anytime soon.*
**[08:45] Chizuru**
Okay, it's past 5:01 PM!
**[08:46] Chizuru**
Now I'm off work!
**[08:51] Chizuru**
Are you free right now?
**[08:53] Chizuru**
There's someplace I want to drop by.
**[08:56] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[08:57] Kazuya**
What?!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Ba-dump Ba-dump
**[09:00] Kazuya**
*Holy... Holy crap!*
**[09:03] Kazuya**
*What's going on here?!*
**[09:05] Kazuya**
*Why?*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[09:07] Kazuya**
*Why am I here, of all places, with Mizuhara?*
***SIGN*** (Not) Renting-a-Girlfriend
**[09:17] Kazuya**
*Wha... She's good!*
**[09:21] Kazuya**
*Not good. I can't not overthink this!*
**[09:25] Kazuya**
*I mean, this is free!*
**[09:27] Kazuya**
*The time I booked has come and gone!*
**[09:30] Kazuya**
*Is this really okay?*
**[09:32] Kazuya**
*Are you sure about this, Mizuhara?*
**[09:34] Kazuya**
* Now that I'm aware that this isn't*
* work, I don't know where to look.*
**[09:37] Kazuya**
* She looks the same as she did an hour ago,*
* but now it's making my heart race.*
**[09:41] Kazuya**
* Isn't this basically...*
* a date at this point?*
**[09:45] Kazuya**
You're really good.
***SIGN*** Desperately trying to
start a sane conversation
**[09:47] Kazuya**
Do you come here often?
**[09:49] Chizuru**
Yeah, often when I'm in a bad mood.
**[09:53] Chizuru**
But when I come alone, I attract attention.
**[09:56] Chizuru**
Just so you know, this isn't a date.
**[09:59] Chizuru**
Our interests just happened to align.
***SIGN*** I'm here to let off steam,
***SIGN*** and you have nothing else to do.
**[10:02] Kazuya**
I know!
**[10:03] Kazuya**
*She laid down the law.*
**[10:07] Kazuya**
*Two at-bats, two hits!*
**[10:09] Rando1**
Get a load of that chick. She's super hot.
**[10:12] Rando2**
Think she's by herself?
Wanna try talking to her?
**[10:15] Rando1**
Nah, she's with some dude.
**[10:16] Rando2**
What? That's her boyfriend?
I didn't even notice him.
**[10:20] Kazuya**
*Buzz off!*
**[10:22] Kazuya**
*That said,*
**[10:24] Kazuya**
*she really does stand out wherever she goes.*
**[10:27] Kazuya**
*Even this sporty stuff suits her perfectly.*
**[10:33] Kazuya**
*Wait...*
**[10:34] Kazuya**
* So she's in a bad mood because*
* she's not over how that play went?*
**[10:35] Chizuru**
Because I don't have the talent.
**[10:39] Kazuya**
*Well, duh.*
**[10:40] Kazuya**
*She may act unfazed,*
**[10:42] Kazuya**
* but because she took it so seriously,*
* it must've really hurt her.*
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
**[10:49] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's fighting with all she's got, huh?*
**[10:53] (Flashback) Chizuru**
No interacting with me!
**[10:55] (Flashback) Chizuru**
No meddling or prying, either!
**[10:57] Chizuru**
*You and I are strangers until we graduate!*
**[11:00] Kazuya**
Are you sure about this?
**[11:03] Kazuya**
Meeting up with me like normal.
**[11:12] Chizuru**
I mean, it's not like you're
some weirdo or anything, right?
**[11:18] Chizuru**
Well? Are you?
**[11:20] Kazuya**
Wh-What are you talking about?!
**[11:23] Chizuru**
I just figured it was a bit
late to be fussing over it.
**[11:26] Chizuru**
It isn't like you *chose* to
move in next door to me.
**[11:30] Chizuru**
It'd be mean to treat you
like some kind of nuisance.
**[11:34] Chizuru**
We should be equals.
**[11:36] Chizuru**
Just neighbors, fair and square.
**[11:41] Kazuya**
*No, wait.*
**[11:43] Kazuya**
* How do you even be neighbors*
* fair and square?*
**[11:53] Chizuru**
Yay! A home run!
**[11:55] Kazuya**
*Wh-Whoa!*
**[11:56] Chizuru**
Did you see that?!
**[11:58] Kazuya**
Y-You hit it dead center!
**[12:00] Rando3**
Lucky bastard.
**[12:01] Rando4**
I wanna date a girl like her, too.
**[12:05] Kazuya**
*Oh, no!*
***SIGN*** Neighbors
**[12:06] Kazuya**
*I got too close.*
***SIGN*** Neighbors
**[12:24] Kazuya**
I, uh...
***SIGN*** Smart
***SIGN*** Smart
**[12:47] Kazuya**
*Pain has never felt so good!*
***SIGN*** Shake Shake
**[12:51] Kazuya**
*A high-five with Mizuhara in her off time...*
**[12:54] Kazuya**
*A dream come true!*
***SIGN*** P
e
r
f
e
c
t
.
.
.
**[13:00] Chizuru**
Hey, there's somewhere else I'd like to go.
***SIGN*** Tremble
***SIGN*** Tremble
**[13:12] Kazuya**
*C-Could it be...*
**[13:14] Kazuya**
*Dinner together?!*
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
**[13:19] Kazuya**
Wh...
**[13:19] Kazuya**
Why the hospital?
***SIGN*** What happened to dinner...
**[13:21] Chizuru**
My grandma insisted on seeing you,
and I couldn't talk her down.
**[13:25] Chizuru**
I didn't want us to stay too long,
**[13:27] Chizuru**
so I was killing time until 15 minutes
before visiting hours ended.
**[13:29] Kazuya**
*Her grandmother's back in the hospital?*
**[13:33] Kazuya**
*She wants to see me? But why?*
**[13:35] Kazuya**
*But man, I should've known!*
***SIGN*** The Dinner Together Plan:
***SIGN*** Free!
**[13:38] Kazuya**
*The batting center was just to kill time!*
***SIGN*** Goodbye, my youth
**[13:42] Sayuri**
Oh, welcome, Kazuya-kun!
**[13:45] Kazuya**
H-Hello.
**[13:47] Sayuri**
Come, take a seat.
***SIGN*** Internal Medicine
Ichinose Sayuri-sama
Supervising Doctor: Zaizen Goro
Supervising Nurse: Satomi Shuji
Patient ID: 355847621
**[13:49] Sayuri**
Have you had dinner yet?
**[13:51] Kazuya**
Oh, no.
**[13:52] Sayuri**
Sorry. I only have some bread
and rice balls to offer you.
**[13:57] Kazuya**
*She's giving me the VIP treatment, as always.*
**[13:59] Sayuri**
Would you like something to drink?
You must be thirsty.
**[14:02] Kazuya**
N-No, I'm fine.
**[14:03] Kazuya**
*Right. This is how she was.*
**[14:06] Kazuya**
*I'm glad to see she's fine, though.*
**[14:08] Chizuru**
Jeez, Grandma. You haven't
replaced the water in the vase.
**[14:12] Chizuru**
I reminded you, too.
**[14:14] Sayuri**
Oh, dear.
**[14:16] Sayuri**
Say, Kazuya-kun.
***SIGN*** Cling Cling
***SIGN*** Scratch Scratch
**[14:17] Sayuri**
How's college treating you?
**[14:19] Kazuya**
Same old, same old, you know.
**[14:23] Sayuri**
Good on you for taking it seriously. Attaboy.
**[14:26] Kazuya**
R...
**[14:27] Kazuya**
Really?
**[14:29] Sayuri**
Really!
**[14:29] Chizuru**
Hey, Grandma.
**[14:32] Chizuru**
Quit hanging all over my boyfriend.
**[14:36] Sayuri**
What's the problem?
**[14:37] Sayuri**
I love my young men.
**[14:40] Chizuru**
Sheesh.
**[14:42] Kazuya**
* I know we're pretending*
* to be a couple and all,*
**[14:46] Kazuya**
* but hearing her say it gets*
* me all hot and bothered.*
**[14:49] Chizuru**
Whatever.
**[14:51] Kazuya**
Huh? Where are you going?
**[14:53] Chizuru**
To get some fresh water.
**[14:57] Kazuya**
*Uh-oh, we're all alone now.*
**[15:00] Sayuri**
Okay, she's gone.
**[15:02] Sayuri**
Kazuya-kun.
**[15:07] Sayuri**
I have a favor to ask of you.
**[15:13] Kazuya**
A favor?
**[15:16] Kazuya**
What is it?
**[15:25] Kazuya**
*What's all this about?*
**[15:27] Kazuya**
*Did she find out we were lying?*
**[15:29] Kazuya**
*No way. We didn't slip up... I think.*
**[15:34] Kazuya**
*Wait, she's Mizuhara's grandma.*
**[15:37] Kazuya**
*She might be terrifyingly perceptive.*
**[15:42] Sayuri**
Oh, right. I heard you went
to see Chizuru's play.
**[15:48] Kazuya**
Yeah, I did.
**[15:50] Sayuri**
How was it? I couldn't make it, you see.
**[16:00] Kazuya**
It was amazing!
**[16:01] Kazuya**
She was shining up there...
**[16:04] Kazuya**
Completely unlike the usual Chizuru-san.
**[16:06] Kazuya**
She was really so damn cool!
**[16:09] Sayuri**
Did you tell her that?
**[16:11] Kazuya**
Huh? Yeah, I told her.
**[16:15] Kazuya**
*More like, I went and ran my big mouth.*
**[16:19] Sayuri**
It must've made her so happy.
**[16:22] Sayuri**
She's always loved acting and compliments,
ever since she was a child.
**[16:27] Kazuya**
*Oh, I didn't know.*
**[16:31] Kazuya**
Chizuru-san is truly incredible.
**[16:34] Kazuya**
She's got her act together,
and she's so strong.
**[16:37] Kazuya**
Meanwhile, all I ever am is a burden...
**[16:45] Sayuri**
"Strong"? Who, Chizuru?
**[16:51] Sayuri**
She's always been a needy girl.
**[16:55] Kazuya**
Her? No way!
**[16:59] Sayuri**
The older kids in the neighborhood
would often make her cry,
**[17:02] Sayuri**
and she'd crawl into my bed,
saying she felt all alone.
**[17:06] Sayuri**
That's the kind of little girl she was.
**[17:10] Kazuya**
*Needy...*
**[17:12] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara?*
**[17:14] Kazuya**
*A needy girl?*
**[17:18] Chizuru**
Kazuya-san, I feel empty inside.
**[17:18] Sign**
m 0 0 l 46 0 l 46 140 l 0 140
***SIGN*** °
Naked
for
some
reason
**[17:21] Kazuya**
Come here. I'll fill you up all the way.
**[17:25] Kazuya**
*Control yourself!*
**[17:26] Kazuya**
*Now is not the time for fantasies!*
***SIGN*** You're talking
to her
grandma,
you know!
**[17:29] Sayuri**
And I'm old and withered.
**[17:31] Sayuri**
The reaper may come for
me as soon as tomorrow...
***SIGN*** Sob
***SIGN*** Sob
**[17:34] Sayuri**
Yes... I will die tomorrow!
***SIGN*** I'm
going
to
die...
**[17:37] Kazuya**
O-Oh, please!
**[17:39] Kazuya**
Why are you saying this out of—
***SIGN*** G
l
a
n
c
e
**[17:41] Sayuri**
Just kidding!
***SIGN*** Cackle
Cackle
**[17:45] Sayuri**
You should've seen your face!
It was so funny!
**[17:50] Kazuya**
*If that's a joke, it ain't funny!*
**[17:52] Sayuri**
I believe you have the
potential to make it big.
**[17:57] Kazuya**
Uh, I don't know if I can live
up to your expectations...
**[18:01] Sayuri**
Don't say that. I believe in you.
**[18:05] Kazuya**
Y-You really think so?
**[18:06] Sign**
m 0 0 l 86 0 l 86 200 l 0 200
***SIGN*** °
One
brain
cell
**[18:07] Sayuri**
Yes, really. I'm sure you'll make it big.
**[18:10] Kazuya**
You sound pretty convincing...
**[18:13] Sayuri**
Besides, if you ask me,
you're the much stronger one.
**[18:21] Sayuri**
Nobody is perfect.
**[18:25] Sayuri**
We lose our way, and we make wrong choices.
**[18:30] Sayuri**
We learn how weak and frail we are,
are brought to our knees,
**[18:33] Sayuri**
and yet stand back up again in the
pursuit of happiness... over and over.
**[18:38] Sayuri**
That, my boy, is what we call life.
**[18:41] Sayuri**
What makes humans special is that,
though we may be hurt by how weak we are,
**[18:46] Sayuri**
we can admit that others can
be amazing and admire them.
**[18:51] Sayuri**
The fact that you can do
that shows you're bighearted.
**[18:55] Sayuri**
You've already made it big.
**[19:02] Sayuri**
Chizuru's a little awkward in recognizing
and accepting her weakness.
**[19:07] Sayuri**
She's covering her fragile self in armor
of ice—a mere display of strength.
**[19:13] Sayuri**
In that sense, she's a prodigious actress.
**[19:17] (Flashback) Chizuru**
There's no one alive who doesn't get lonely.
**[19:20] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Just a lot of people good at hiding it.
**[19:23] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara...*
**[19:26] Sayuri**
But one day, she'll surely need
someone who sees her for who she is.
**[19:34] Sayuri**
So I ask you...
**[19:39] Sayuri**
No, I beg you.
**[19:41] Sayuri**
Please, please, be that for Chizuru.
**[19:53] Kazuya**
*I see... Of course.*
**[19:56] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara is her dear granddaughter.*
**[20:01] Kazuya**
* She would never want her*
* to date some random dude.*
**[20:05] Kazuya**
* I can't be irresponsible and say*
* I'll have her back for life.*
**[20:10] Kazuya**
*What I* can *say is...*
**[20:14] Kazuya**
I love her.
**[20:18] Kazuya**
I love Chizuru-san with all my heart!
**[20:35] Sayuri**
I'm satisfied hearing that.
***SIGN*** Sob
***SIGN*** Sob
**[20:38] Sayuri**
I can die in peace tomorrow!
***SIGN*** I'm
going
to
die...
**[20:40] Kazuya**
No, you won't!
**[20:44] Chizuru**
What did you two talk about?
**[20:46] Kazuya**
N-Nothing special.
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
**[20:49] Chizuru**
Huh...
**[20:51] Chizuru**
Well, not that it really matters.
**[20:54] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's a lonely, needy girl...*
**[20:57] Kazuya**
*I still can't believe it.*
**[21:00] Kazuya**
*The Mizuhara I know is endlessly strong.*
**[21:04] Kazuya**
* She's always the one offering to help*
* others out. I can't picture her receiving it.*
**[21:12] Chizuru**
Bye.
**[21:13] Kazuya**
*But if it's true...*
**[21:15] Chizuru**
Goodnight.
**[21:17] Kazuya**
G-Goodnight.
**[21:19] Kazuya**
*I want to be there for her.*
**[21:22] Kazuya**
* I want to help her out,*
* even if it's not as her boyfriend.*
**[21:30] Kazuya**
* Granny Sayuri trusted me,*
* and I need to live up to that.*
***SIGN*** Send
***SIGN*** Cancel
***SIGN*** Talent Name
***SIGN*** Mizuhara Chizuru
***SIGN*** Rating
***SIGN*** Review
***SIGN*** Truly the perfect girlfriend
***SIGN*** Review submitted.
Thank you for your patronage.
**[21:41] Kazuya**
* But could I really be*
* that kinda guy for her?*
***SIGN*** DAZED
**[23:17] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara was so cute today.*
***SIGN*** T
r
a
s
h
**[23:25] Kazuya**
Yes?
**[23:33] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara? What does she want?!*
**[23:51] Chizuru**
I lost my key.
**[23:57] Ruka**
Hey, Chizuru-san!
What do you mean, you lost your key?
**[24:01] Chizuru**
Exactly what I said.
**[24:03] Ruka**
Are you pretending you lost it so
you can enter Kazuya-kun's place
**[24:06] Ruka**
and get down and so dirty that it can't
even be broadcast as a late-night anime?
**[24:09] Ruka**
Is it gonna be an endless
parade of sax instrumentals?!
**[24:13] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan, calm down for a sec.
**[24:15] Ruka**
If it comes down to it, I will personally
censor everything with light beams!
**[24:19] Chizuru**
Feel free.
**[24:21] Chizuru**
Next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:22] Kazuya**
"The Return of...
**[24:23] Chizuru**
...the Girlfriend."
***SIGN*** "The Return of the Girlfriend"
**[24:24] Ruka**
I won't stand for any lucky tumbles, either!
# E15 - The Return of the Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GPWUK4N54/the-return-of-the-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Review
***SIGN*** Truly the perfect girlfriend
***SIGN*** Send
***SIGN*** Cancel
**[00:12] Kazuya**
Yes?
**[00:20] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara? What does she want?!*
**[00:39] Chizuru**
I lost my key.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[02:14] Chizuru**
I lost my key.
***SIGN*** "The Return of the Girlfriend"
**[02:17] Kazuya**
Huh? Your key?
**[02:19] Kazuya**
R-Really? That's pretty yikes.
**[02:22] Chizuru**
Yeah.
**[02:23] Kazuya**
*What's going on?!*
**[02:24] Kazuya**
*Her key? Mizuhara... lost her key?*
**[02:28] Kazuya**
*So she can't get into her apartment?*
**[02:31] Kazuya**
*But why'd she ring my doorbell?*
**[02:33] Kazuya**
*What's she trying to say?*
**[02:35] Kazuya**
*What's she expecting from me?*
**[02:39] Chizuru**
Do you mind?
**[02:59] Chizuru**
It looks like the landlord
won't be back until tomorrow.
**[03:02] Chizuru**
I rang their bell, but no response.
**[03:05] Chizuru**
I called my realtor, too,
but working hours are long over.
**[03:09] Chizuru**
I must've lost it at the batting center.
**[03:12] Chizuru**
I called them, too, but nobody
answered. For crying out loud.
**[03:16] Chizuru**
Your place is always so messy.
**[03:19] Chizuru**
Oh, sorry, were you about to sleep?
**[03:21] Kazuya**
N-Not at all! I'm a night owl!
**[03:23] Chizuru**
Oh? That's a relief.
**[03:29] Kazuya**
*She waltzed into my apartment! QED!*
***SIGN*** She's locked out
=
She has nowhere
to go tonight
**[03:33] Kazuya**
* She's locked out, which means*
* she has nowhere to go tonight!*
***SIGN*** × Next-door
neighbor
**[03:37] Kazuya**
*I'm her next-door neighbor.*
***SIGN*** ÷ Waltzed
in casually
**[03:41] Kazuya**
* Which leads us to the only*
* possible conclusion!*
***SIGN*** Find a conclusion
based on the
above formula.
**[03:44] Kazuya**
*She wants to spend the night at my place!*
**[03:50] Kazuya**
*QED! It couldn't be anything else!*
**[03:54] Kazuya**
*But can I say it? Do I have it in me?*
**[03:57] Kazuya**
* Can I really ask Mizuhara,*
* "Hey, why don't you just sleep over?"*
**[04:02] Kazuya**
* But look at the time. I can't*
* throw her out onto the street.*
**[04:06] Kazuya**
*My neighbor... Yes, my neighbor's in trouble!*
***SIGN*** Is this
a train?
**[04:09] Kazuya**
*If I ignored her, I wouldn't be a man!*
***SIGN*** Cute
**[04:12] Kazuya**
*It's not like anything will happen.*
**[04:15] Kazuya**
* I just... I just gotta*
* let her stay the night!*
**[04:18] Kazuya**
* I, Kinoshita Kazuya, male,*
* will make the offer of a lifetime!*
**[04:22] Kazuya**
D-D-D-Do you wanna...
**[04:26] Kazuya**
stay the...
**[04:29] Kazuya**
Huh? The balcony?
**[04:31] Chizuru**
I'm pretty sure I locked up,
**[04:34] Chizuru**
but let me try, just in case.
**[04:37] Chizuru**
If it's open, that solves everything.
**[04:40] Kazuya**
S-Sure.
***SIGN*** The saddest
"Sure"
in Nerima
**[04:42] Kazuya**
*QED, my ass!*
**[04:44] Kazuya**
*I mean, yeah...*
**[04:46] Kazuya**
* There's no way she'd ever wanna*
* spend the night at my place...*
**[04:56] Kazuya**
U-Uh...
***SIGN*** wiggle
***SIGN*** wiggle
**[04:58] Kazuya**
Mizuhara... san?
***SIGN*** f
i
d
g
e
t
**[05:01] Kazuya**
*Hold up. Am I allowed to look?*
**[05:05] Kazuya**
*Her ass is totally*
**[05:07] Kazuya**
*making eye contact with me!*
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
***SIGN*** swirl
**[05:10] Chizuru**
Okay, yeah, I can't get
a good look from here.
***SIGN*** Why is the lock
on the other side?
**[05:13] Kazuya**
*Meanwhile, I'm getting too good a look.*
**[05:16] Chizuru**
Maybe if I lean over a little more...
**[05:20] Chizuru**
Hup.
**[05:24] Kazuya**
Huh? Hey, watch out!
***SIGN*** FREEZE
***SIGN*** FLUFF
***SIGN*** I grabbed her ass!!
**[05:34] Chizuru**
H-Hey! Where do you think you're touching?!
**[05:36] Kazuya**
But you were about to fall!
***SIGN*** fluff
fluff
***SIGN*** rub
rub
**[05:38] Chizuru**
There are plenty of other
places you could've grabbed!
***SIGN*** fluff
fluff
***SIGN*** rub
rub
***SIGN*** fluff
fluff
***SIGN*** rub
rub
***SIGN*** fluff
fluff
***SIGN*** rub
rub
**[05:41] Kazuya**
L-Like where?!
***SIGN*** fluff
fluff
***SIGN*** rub
rub
**[05:42] Chizuru**
Eek! Hey, hands off!
**[05:45] Chizuru**
Like my waist! My waist!
**[05:47] Kazuya**
Y-Your waist?
**[05:48] Kazuya**
Like, here?
***SIGN*** WOB
***SIGN*** WOB
**[05:51] Kazuya**
*The waist's no better!*
***SIGN*** Soft
and
plump!?
***SIGN*** Sweat
Sweat
**[05:53] Chizuru**
Okay, I checked!
**[05:54] Chizuru**
So let me go!
**[05:56] Kazuya**
S-Sorry.
**[05:57] Chizuru**
Wait, not so suddenly...
**[05:59] Kazuya**
Watch out! Hey!
**[06:09] Kazuya**
*M-Mizuhara.*
**[06:12] Kazuya**
*I'm so close to her...*
**[06:15] Kazuya**
*This range is lethal.*
**[06:19] Kazuya**
*We haven't been this close since...*
**[06:28] Kazuya**
*Yeah, point-blank Mizuhara is a bomb!*
**[06:32] Kazuya**
*Her long eyelashes, round eyes,*
**[06:35] Kazuya**
* and even her skin glinting*
* with sweat is super sexy.*
**[06:39] Kazuya**
*Damn, Mizuhara's hot!*
**[06:42] Kazuya**
* Don't be stupid!*
* She's gonna punch me again!*
**[06:44] Chizuru**
To the Moon!
**[06:51] Chizuru**
Get off.
**[06:55] Chizuru**
Get off me, please.
**[06:57] Kazuya**
Mizuhara...?
**[07:08] Kazuya**
Th-The mailman, maybe?
**[07:11] Kazuya**
*This late, though?*
**[07:14] Kazuya**
*Who could it be?*
***SIGN*** DOOM
**[07:31] Chizuru**
Hey, aren't you going to answer?
**[07:33] Kazuya**
Shh! Shhhhhh!
**[07:35] Kazuya**
It's M... Mami-chan!
**[07:38] Chizuru**
Wha?!
**[07:39] Chizuru**
Why's Mami-san here?
**[07:41] Chizuru**
Did you two make plans?
**[07:43] Kazuya**
A-As if!
***SIGN*** I may have given
her my address
at some point
**[07:44] Kazuya**
This is the first time
she's come to my place!
**[07:46] Chizuru**
This is bad news.
**[07:48] Chizuru**
If she sees me here...
**[07:49] Kazuya**
I-I know that!
**[07:52] Kazuya**
*Why? To what end?*
**[07:54] Kazuya**
*What is Mami-chan doing here?*
**[07:56] Kazuya**
* She always refused to come*
* over every time I asked...*
**[08:01] Kazuya**
*So why now?*
**[08:03] Kazuya**
* She knows that Mizuhara's*
* a rental girlfriend.*
**[08:07] (Flashback) Mami**
It all pisses me off just a teensy bit.
**[08:11] Kazuya**
*If she sees us like this, I'm dead!*
***SIGN*** Gulp...
**[08:17] Kazuya**
*Just gotta pretend I'm not home.*
**[08:36] Kazuya**
*The door's unlocked!*
**[08:37] Mami**
What? Seriously?
**[08:39] Kazuya**
* Right! I left it unlocked*
* after Mizuhara showed up!*
**[08:45] Kazuya**
This way!
**[08:46] Chizuru**
Wai...
**[08:47] Chizuru**
My shoes!
**[08:49] Sign**
Mine
**[08:50] Kazuya**
*O-Oh, right.*
**[08:52] Kazuya**
*Please, leave!*
**[08:54] Kazuya**
*Go away!*
**[09:03] Mami**
Kazu-kun?
**[09:06] Mami**
Are you home?
**[09:12] Mami**
Your door's unlocked, you know.
**[09:17] Mami**
Did he go shopping?
Talk about careless.
**[09:42] Kazuya**
*It's over...*
**[09:45] Kazuya**
*It's all over!*
***SIGN*** wobble wobble
***SIGN*** tremble wobble wobble
***SIGN*** tremble tremble
***SIGN*** I thought
I was done for!!
**[10:09] Chizuru**
I demand an explanation!
**[10:10] Chizuru**
Why did Mami-san come here?
**[10:12] Kazuya**
D-Don't ask me!
**[10:15] Kazuya**
She doesn't know I was watching
the two of you the other day.
**[10:21] Kazuya**
Maybe she wanted to talk about that?
***SIGN*** Tap
**[10:25] Chizuru**
Anyway, I was too thoughtless.
I shouldn't have entered your apartment.
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** I'm never
coming in
here again!!
***SIGN*** Tap
**[10:28] Kazuya**
W-Wait up!
**[10:29] Kazuya**
She could still be out there!
**[10:32] Chizuru**
Good point.
***SIGN*** Nod
***SIGN*** Nod
***SIGN*** Nod
***SIGN*** Nod
***SIGN*** Nod
**[10:40] Mami**
*Shopping?*
**[10:41] Mami**
* Leaving the lights on,*
* and the door unlocked?*
**[10:46] Mami**
*It's not impossible, I guess?*
***SIGN*** Kinoshita Kazuya
**[10:49] Mami**
*I just dropped by 'cause I was in the area.*
**[10:51] Mami**
*I don't know if it's worth calling him...*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Are you home?
**[11:18] Mami**
You're kidding me.
**[11:26] Kazuya**
*The silence is killing me!*
**[11:29] Kazuya**
*And Mizuhara's been standing the whole time.*
**[11:33] Kazuya**
*Is she wary of me because of what happened?*
**[11:37] Kazuya**
*There's too much going on.*
**[11:39] Kazuya**
*I don't know what to talk about.*
**[11:41] Kazuya**
I-I wonder what Mami-chan was here for.
***SIGN*** Riiiight?
***SIGN*** Right?
**[11:45] Chizuru**
There's no point in thinking about it.
**[11:47] Chizuru**
We just have to be glad she didn't see us.
**[11:51] Kazuya**
*Talk about calm...*
**[11:54] (Flashback) Sayuri**
She's always been a needy girl.
**[11:58] Kazuya**
*I really find that hard to believe.*
**[12:02] Kazuya**
*But...*
**[12:03] Kazuya**
*Why did she come to me?*
**[12:05] Kazuya**
*Sure, our balconies are connected,*
**[12:07] Kazuya**
* but couldn't she have gone to*
* her parents or friends instead?*
***SIGN*** ba-dump
ba-dump
**[12:12] Kazuya**
*Maybe that's how much she trusts me?*
**[12:16] Chizuru**
Okay, I should get going.
**[12:18] Chizuru**
Surely she's left by now.
**[12:22] Kazuya**
Oh, let me check outside.
**[12:27] Kazuya**
Phew.
**[12:29] Kazuya**
No sign of her.
**[12:30] Chizuru**
Oh, look!
**[12:33] Chizuru**
The landlord's back.
**[12:34] Kazuya**
G-Good news.
**[12:37] Chizuru**
Goodnight, then. Thanks for having me.
**[12:45] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Please, please, be that for Chizuru.
**[12:55] Kazuya**
L-Let me know if you ever need help!
**[13:02] Kazuya**
I-I know we nearly got in trouble this time,
**[13:06] Kazuya**
but stuff happens all the time in life.
**[13:09] Kazuya**
If you can't turn to your parents or friends,
**[13:12] Kazuya**
I'll do everything I can as your neighbor.
**[13:22] Chizuru**
They're gone.
**[13:26] Chizuru**
My parents... are gone.
**[13:37] Kazuya**
Mizuhara...
**[13:40] Chizuru**
My father left when I was little.
**[13:43] Chizuru**
My mom and I went to live
with my grandparents.
**[13:46] Chizuru**
But my mom died soon after,
**[13:49] Chizuru**
and so did my grandpa,
when I was in high school.
**[13:53] Chizuru**
So my "family" is just my grandma and me.
**[13:58] Kazuya**
*Come to think of it...*
**[14:00] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Jeez, Grandma. You haven't
replaced the water in the vase.
**[14:04] Kazuya**
*It never felt like her family was around.*
**[14:09] Chizuru**
I made a promise...
**[14:11] Chizuru**
I promised my grandpa that I
would become an actress one day.
**[14:15] Chizuru**
So I at least want my grandma
to see me performing on screen.
**[14:21] Chizuru**
That's my dream.
**[14:25] Chizuru**
Made you cringe?
**[14:31] Chizuru**
The girl you're paying to go on
dates with is nothing special.
**[14:36] Chizuru**
I'm a failed actress...
**[14:37] Chizuru**
Just a girl in college who's still
clinging to a childish dream.
**[14:42] Chizuru**
So, honestly, don't expect too much from me.
**[14:46] Chizuru**
Sorry about everything tonight.
**[14:49] Chizuru**
Goodnight.
**[15:00] Kazuya**
I guess I lucked out.
**[15:03] Kazuya**
Both my parents are still alive.
**[15:06] Kazuya**
And even now, if I go back home,
they'll welcome me back and feed me.
**[15:11] Kazuya**
It's hard to believe, but my Gran
doted all over me when I was a baby.
**[15:15] (Flashback) Nagomi**
His eyebrows are just like his grandpa's!
**[15:18] (Flashback) Nagomi**
There, there, my boy!
**[15:21] Kazuya**
I'm an only child,
**[15:23] Kazuya**
so she was gung-ho about giving me,
the successor, some "early education."
**[15:26] Kazuya**
She bought me all sorts of toys and stuff.
**[15:29] (Flashback) Nagomi**
Here's a bridge!
**[15:30] (Flashback) Nagomi**
Now you can link two structures!
**[15:32] (Flashback) Harumi**
Mom, it's too early for him.
***SIGN*** Om nom
**[15:35] (Flashback) Kazuo**
He's chewing on the train...
**[15:37] (Flashback) Nagomi**
They say a kid's IQ is
set by the age of five!
**[15:40] Kazuya**
I don't know if I lived up
to her hopes, though...
**[15:43] Kazuya**
Seriously, though, compared to you,
**[15:46] Kazuya**
I've lived a carefree life.
**[15:49] Chizuru**
What? Are you bragging?
***SIGN*** S-Sorry
**[15:51] Kazuya**
U-Uh, no. What I'm trying to say is...
**[15:54] Kazuya**
All that said, I sometimes think about
how my future's set in stone already.
**[16:01] Chizuru**
You mean...
**[16:03] Kazuya**
Oh, uh, I'm not against taking
over the store or anything.
**[16:07] Kazuya**
It's not like I have any
concrete goals, anyway.
**[16:11] Kazuya**
Even running a convenience store would be
too good a life for the likes of me, seriously.
**[16:16] Kazuya**
And, of course, I feel indebted
to my family for raising me,
**[16:19] Kazuya**
and I wanna repay them for
taking such good care of me.
***SIGN*** Nagomi Sake
**[16:22] Kazuya**
I was born into this family,
**[16:24] Kazuya**
so I believe it's my purpose
in life to take over the store.
**[16:29] Kazuya**
And that's fine by me. Just fine.
**[16:37] Kazuya**
But...
**[16:38] (Flashback) Sayuri**
But one day, she'll surely need
someone who sees her for who she is.
**[16:45] Kazuya**
You just look so cool in my eyes.
**[16:49] Kazuya**
I don't know, like... you're pursuing
your dreams with all you've got,
**[16:53] Kazuya**
and you'll do whatever it takes.
**[16:56] Kazuya**
*See her for who she is? Be there for her?*
**[17:01] Kazuya**
I bawled my eyes out watching your play, too.
**[17:07] Kazuya**
*This isn't about fanciful ideas like those.*
**[17:11] Kazuya**
I just wanna see you fulfill your dream.
**[17:16] Kazuya**
I really, really do.
**[17:19] Kazuya**
So I wanna be there forever... by your side.
**[17:27] Kazuya**
Is that too much to ask?
**[17:32] Chizuru**
"Forever"?
**[17:33] Kazuya**
Er, wait!
***SIGN*** Blush
***SIGN*** Sweat
**[17:35] Kazuya**
*Of all the creepy things to say!*
**[17:41] Chizuru**
Stupid.
**[17:42] Kazuya**
Stu—
**[17:43] Chizuru**
If you want me to be with you,
I can't very well refuse.
**[17:49] Kazuya**
Mizuhara?
**[17:52] Chizuru**
That's a rental girlfriend's job.
**[17:56] Chizuru**
Bye.
**[18:01] Kazuya**
* That night, the sight of Mizuhara*
* leaving was etched into my eyes,*
**[18:06] Kazuya**
*leaving me unable to sleep.*
**[18:08] Kazuya**
* I know she's lived a life hundreds*
* of times harder than mine,*
**[18:15] Kazuya**
*and gone through so much pain...*
**[18:18] (Flashback) Chizuru**
If you want me to be with you,
I can't very well refuse.
**[18:24] Kazuya**
*I don't know if that came from the heart.*
**[18:28] Kazuya**
*I don't know if you meant it,*
**[18:30] Kazuya**
*or if it was just lip service.*
**[18:32] Kazuya**
*But my feelings are real.*
**[18:36] Kazuya**
* It doesn't matter if you're a rental*
* girlfriend, or just my neighbor.*
**[18:40] (Flashback) Chizuru**
That's a rental girlfriend's job.
**[18:43] Kazuya**
* It doesn't matter if I'm just your*
* client, or your boyfriend.*
**[18:47] Kazuya**
* Even if this were all to come to an*
* end someday, I wanna be there for you.*
**[18:52] Kazuya**
* I want you to know that*
* that isn't lip service.*
**[18:55] Kazuya**
*I mean it, from the heart.*
**[19:03] Kazuya**
*M-Mizuhara!*
**[19:06] Kazuya**
*Crap, I stopped!*
***SIGN*** Glance Glance
***SIGN*** Nobody's
around, right!?
***SIGN*** Hmm...
**[19:12] Kazuya**
*You don't know her! You don't know her!*
***SIGN*** Dazed...
***SIGN*** Economics Department Special Seminar Numbering
***SIGN*** Economics Department Special Seminar Numbering
**[22:17] Kazuya**
*Okay, yeah, I'm down bad.*
**[22:22] Kazuya**
*What is wrong with me?*
**[22:25] Kazuya**
*She's a rental girlfriend, y'know.*
**[22:27] Kazuya**
* I'm making my feelings obvious...*
* showing no self-control.*
**[22:38] Kazuya**
*But there's something I don't get.*
**[22:42] Kazuya**
* I feel like Mizuhara knows*
* I'm in love with her.*
**[22:47] Kazuya**
*"We feel nothing for each other."*
**[22:49] Kazuya**
* That was what our relationship was*
* built on, and what kept it ticking.*
**[22:54] Kazuya**
* If she finds out I've*
* actually fallen for her,*
**[22:56] Kazuya**
*I pose a risk to her as a rental girlfriend.*
**[22:58] Kazuya**
* She could easily tell her agency*
* and break off all contact forever.*
**[23:04] Kazuya**
*So then, why is she so nice to me?*
**[23:12] Chizuru**
*Kazuya-kun, I feel the same way...*
**[23:20] Kazuya**
*What am I thinking?!*
***SIGN*** Grah!
**[23:22] Kazuya**
* She finally came around and*
* said we could be "neighbors."*
**[23:24] Kazuya**
* If I get carried away, things*
* will go right back to square one!*
***SIGN*** Wha!?
***SIGN*** Creep.
**[23:30] Kazuya**
* This is all Mizuhara's*
* fault for being so cute.*
**[23:37] Mami**
Kazu-kun.
***SIGN*** Bob
**[23:40] Kazuya**
M-Mami-chan?!
**[23:41] Mami**
Whatcha hiding?
**[23:43] Kazuya**
*Ugh! I overreacted!*
***SIGN*** Swirl
***SIGN*** Swirl
***SIGN*** Swirl
***SIGN*** Swirl
**[23:48] Kazuya**
* She did come over last night and all...*
* Does she wanna talk about that?*
***SIGN*** Swirl
***SIGN*** Swirl
***SIGN*** Swirl
**[23:52] Mami**
Do you have a minute?
**[23:57] Mami**
Kazu-kun!
**[23:58] Kazuya**
Wh-What's up, Mami-chan?
**[24:00] Mami**
Are you panicking about something?
**[24:02] Kazuya**
Nah, I just didn't know you'd
be joining me for the preview.
**[24:05] Mami**
Huh... Does that mean you don't
know what happens, either?
**[24:09] Kazuya**
N-No idea.
**[24:11] Mami**
I'll give you two hints.
"Naked" and "Sleepover."
**[24:14] Kazuya**
Buck naked, sleeping together?!
**[24:16] Mami**
You're so funny, Kazu-kun.
**[24:18] Mami**
Anyway, next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend*...
**[24:20] Kazuya**
"Night...
**[24:21] Mami**
...and Girlfriend."
**[24:22] Mami**
Oh, Kazu-kun, you have a nosebleed!
***SIGN*** "Night and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] Mami**
Virgins are so lol.
# E16 - Night and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G2XU0WX3K/night-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Bob
**[00:04] Mami**
Kazu-kun.
**[00:06] Kazuya**
M-Mami-chan?!
**[00:08] Mami**
Whatcha hiding?
***SIGN*** Swirl
**[00:10] Kazuya**
*Ugh! I overreacted!*
***SIGN*** Swirl
***SIGN*** Swirl
***SIGN*** Swirl
**[00:14] Kazuya**
* She did come over last night and all...*
* Does she wanna talk about that?*
***SIGN*** Swirl
***SIGN*** Swirl
***SIGN*** Swirl
**[00:18] Mami**
Do you have a minute?
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Night and Girlfriend"
**[01:56] Kazuya**
*A talk, just the two of us?*
**[01:58] Kazuya**
*Up close and personal?!*
**[02:00] Kazuya**
* Mami-chan knows Mizuhara's*
* a rental girlfriend.*
**[02:04] Kazuya**
*It's gotta be about that, right?*
**[02:06] Mami**
I heard that Chizuru-san
is a rental girlfriend.
**[02:10] Kazuya**
Oh... Y-Yeah.
**[02:12] Mami**
Huh? You don't sound surprised.
**[02:14] Kazuya**
O-Oh, well, Chizuru told me what happened.
***SIGN*** I can't possibly tell her
I saw it all go down!
**[02:22] Mami**
I figured I should tell you that I know ASAP,
**[02:26] Mami**
so I went to your place last night,
**[02:29] Sign**
S
W
E
A
T
**[02:30] Mami**
but you were out shopping.
**[02:33] Mami**
I was so shocked.
**[02:35] Mami**
I had no idea such a service existed,
**[02:37] Mami**
and I couldn't believe you
and her were... y'know...
**[02:40] Kazuya**
R-Rental going out? I was shocked, too!
***SIGN*** Ahaha
***SIGN*** Trash
dodge
**[02:43] Kazuya**
Haha, as if!
**[02:43] Kazuya**
* I knew it. She's here to*
* yell at me, dress me down!*
**[02:47] Mami**
You tricked us all? You should
be ashamed of yourself!
***SIGN*** T
h
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***SIGN*** T
h
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C
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c
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i
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**[02:51] Mami**
Seriously? Don't you feel
empty inside when you pay?
***SIGN*** S
a
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O
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W
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J
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***SIGN*** S
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O
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W
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J
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**[02:56] Kazuya**
*Here she comes! The executioner from hell!*
***SIGN*** The
Silence
Sentence
**[03:00] Mami**
Hey, tell me...
**[03:03] Mami**
Is it my fault?
**[03:07] Mami**
Did I drive you to this?
***SIGN*** Bingo
**[03:11] Kazuya**
*Huh? She's not mad?*
**[03:13] Kazuya**
*And wait, what?
She's been worried about* that*?*
**[03:16] Kazuya**
O-Of course not!
**[03:19] Kazuya**
I-I was just curious...
Like, social research?
**[03:22] Mami**
Really?
**[03:24] Kazuya**
Yeah, yeah. Don't worry about it.
**[03:26] Kazuya**
* I couldn't tell her the truth,*
* not over my dead body.*
**[03:28] Sign**
It's too pathetic
**[03:31] Kazuya**
* But there is something*
* else I need to tell her.*
**[03:35] Kazuya**
Hey, uh, I'm really sorry.
**[03:38] Kazuya**
I lied, and even introduced her to
all you guys, like some kind of moron.
**[03:43] Kazuya**
But please, don't take it out on Mizuhara...
**[03:48] Mami**
Wait, you haven't fallen for her, have you?
**[03:52] Kazuya**
O-Oh, no.
**[03:53] Kazuya**
Of course not!
**[03:55] Mami**
I thought not! Thank goodness!
**[03:58] Mami**
You're an innocent boy,
but I know you're not a fool.
**[04:01] Mami**
Sorry I doubted you.
***SIGN*** Hand...
**[04:07] Mami**
Kazu-kun, you only live once.
**[04:11] Mami**
You're losing out if you don't
get a girlfriend for real.
**[04:14] Mami**
You gotta have lots of fun in college.
You won't get to as a working adult.
**[04:20] Mami**
I don't mean to belittle Mizuhara-san's work,
**[04:24] Mami**
but at the end of the day, it's business.
**[04:27] Mami**
Spending your time and money
on that is a total waste.
**[04:32] Mami**
Get it?
**[04:33] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah, roger that!
**[04:36] Mami**
That's all I wanted to say. Later.
**[04:38] Kazuya**
Okay.
***SIGN*** Sprawl
***SIGN*** Lights
on,
nobody
home
**[04:47] Kazuya**
*I thought I was a goner!*
**[04:51] Kazuya**
*But she was so nice...*
**[04:53] Kazuya**
*I did deceive her and all...*
**[04:55] Kazuya**
*I thought she'd chew me out.*
**[04:59] (Flashback) Mami**
It all pisses me off just a teensy bit.
**[05:02] Kazuya**
* Anyway, I gotta make sure she doesn't*
* find out it's still going on!*
**[05:07] Mami**
*"Social research," my ass.*
**[05:09] Mami**
*Lies, lies, and more lies. What a loser.*
**[05:13] Mami**
* Going by how much he was panicking,*
* it doesn't seem to be a one-time thing.*
**[05:19] Mami**
* You lie to us for a whole year*
* and call it "research"?*
**[05:25] Mami**
*Also, that bag...*
**[05:27] Mami**
*I don't know that it's hers for sure, but...*
**[05:31] Mami**
*There's gotta be more to it.*
**[05:37] Mami**
Hey, Kibe-chan!
**[05:40] Ruka**
I'll cook for you tonight!
**[05:43] Kazuya**
Huh? Why?
**[05:45] Ruka**
Have you been eating right lately?
**[05:49] Ruka**
I feel like you've lost weight.
***SIGN*** You're taking on
too much work...
**[05:51] Kazuya**
R-Really?
***SIGN*** Sure,
I've
been
eating
nothing
but
instant...
**[05:53] Kazuya**
But cook? Where, at my place?
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
**[05:56] Ruka**
Yep. It'd suck if you were malnourished.
**[06:00] Kazuya**
It's not that serious.
**[06:02] Ruka**
As your girlfriend, I can't ignore it!
***SIGN*** S
c
h
w
i
n
g
**[06:05] Kazuya**
* She wants to come over now?*
* Is she serious?*
**[06:09] Ruka**
Okay, it's a plan! Time for shopping!
**[06:12] Kazuya**
Hey, wait!
***SIGN*** Supermarket
***SIGN*** y
B
a
s
k
e
t
***SIGN*** May Queen 2 for 80 yen
***SIGN*** H
a
p
p
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***SIGN*** H
a
p
p
y
***SIGN*** Hum
Hum
**[06:21] Kazuya**
*Uh, don't I get a say in this?*
***SIGN*** Someone's
having fun...
**[06:24] Kazuya**
*Is this gonna be okay?*
**[06:26] Kazuya**
* It's gonna be late once all*
* the cooking and eating's done.*
**[06:30] Kazuya**
*She* will *go home after that, right?*
**[06:32] Kazuya**
* Not that I mind just having*
* dinner with a cute girl.*
***SIGN*** Nutrition
***SIGN*** Corner
***SIGN*** Garlic
***SIGN*** Chives
***SIGN*** Softshell Turtle
***SIGN*** Avocado
***SIGN*** Garlic
**[06:38] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan?
***SIGN*** Softshell Turtle
**[06:40] Ruka**
Huh?
**[06:41] Ruka**
Wh-What is it?
**[06:42] Ruka**
You can wait by the entrance, Kazuya-kun.
**[06:45] Kazuya**
What are you planning to make?
**[06:46] Ruka**
C-Curry!
**[06:48] Kazuya**
You don't need turtle for curry!
**[06:50] Ruka**
You do for some curries!
**[06:53] Ruka**
Am I not allowed to want my
boyfriend to feel better?
**[06:56] Ruka**
That's all I want. Nothing more.
***SIGN*** Weirdly
convincing
**[07:00] Ruka**
We'll take these, please!
***SIGN*** Ka-ching
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 120 0 l 120 140 l 0 140
***SIGN*** Today's bill:
3,720 yen
(of which the turtle is 2,000 yen.)
**[07:06] Ruka**
Thanks for having me, the girlfriend, over!
**[07:09] Kazuya**
L-Let me clean up the place.
**[07:12] Kazuya**
Huh? Why are you locking the door?!
**[07:15] Ruka**
What if a thug waltzes in?
**[07:18] Kazuya**
This area isn't that dangerous.
**[07:21] Kazuya**
*Hey, try to hide your displeasure!*
**[07:26] Ruka**
You just sit there and watch.
**[07:28] Ruka**
You'll see how cute I am while cooking.
**[07:30] Ruka**
Okay.
**[07:32] Sign**
Sparkle
**[07:33] Ruka**
I'm gonna do my best.
**[07:34] Ruka**
First, 200cc of water.
**[07:35] Sign**
Tralala,
latata
**[07:35] Sign**
3 Minute Cooking
**[07:36] Sign**
Smooth
**[07:36] Ruka**
Get the ingredients ready.
**[07:39] Kazuya**
*Man, what a bizarre sight.*
**[07:42] Kazuya**
* Look at this cute girl prancing*
* around my kitchen in an apron.*
**[07:45] Kazuya**
*And she calls herself my girlfriend.*
**[07:47] Ruka**
Oh, right.
**[07:49] Ruka**
Here, some pre-meal beer.
**[07:52] Kazuya**
W-Wait, where did you get that?
**[07:55] Ruka**
In your fridge.
**[07:57] Kazuya**
Huh, mine? Sorry.
***SIGN*** C
h
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.
**[08:00] Kazuya**
*Wait, no! This won't do!*
**[08:01] Kazuya**
*This situation does not call for booze!*
**[08:03] Kazuya**
There've been too many parties lately.
**[08:06] Kazuya**
I wanna give my liver some time off.
***SIGN*** Take it
back
**[08:07] Ruka**
Oh, really?
**[08:10] Ruka**
That's too bad.
***SIGN*** G
L
U
G
G
L
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G
**[08:12] Ruka**
Glug, glug.
**[08:13] Kazuya**
Hey, what do you think you're making?!
**[08:15] Kazuya**
Some kind of drug?!
**[08:16] Ruka**
Curry! I'm making curry!
**[08:19] Ruka**
I forgot to buy cooking wine, is all.
**[08:22] Kazuya**
*What kind of battle is this?*
***SIGN*** Blush
***SIGN*** Turtle Curry Recipe
Ingredients (for two)
Softshell turtle 1 bag (100g)
Chives 1
Potatoes 2
Carrot 1.5
Curry roux...
***SIGN*** Delicious Turtle Curry
***SIGN*** Turtle Curry Soup
**[08:32] Kazuya**
*Wow, turtle curry really exists, huh?*
**[08:36] Kazuya**
Wait, did you plan this?
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
**[08:39] Kazuya**
Were you lying when you said I'd lost weight?
***SIGN*** Flinch
**[08:42] Ruka**
Uh, who can say?
**[08:45] Ruka**
Maybe I just gained weight myself.
***SIGN*** Shoo Shoo
**[08:47] Ruka**
Anyway, leave me alone!
***SIGN*** I'll stab you
**[08:50] Kazuya**
*Whatever the reason,*
**[08:52] Kazuya**
*she's doing all this for me.*
**[08:54] Kazuya**
*I should be grateful, really.*
**[08:58] Ruka**
So this is how it feels.
**[09:00] Kazuya**
How what feels?
**[09:02] Ruka**
I've never fallen in love before...
**[09:07] Ruka**
TIL how it feels to cook
a meal for your boyfriend.
**[09:15] Ruka**
Here. Eat up.
**[09:18] Kazuya**
Thanks.
**[09:24] Kazuya**
Huh? Wow, this is super yummy!
**[09:27] Ruka**
Really? Yay!
**[09:30] Kazuya**
I can't believe how good it tastes!
***SIGN*** Even though
you poured in
all that beer
**[09:32] Ruka**
Eat all you want.
**[09:35] Guy On Show**
*Will you be able to recover?*
**[09:38] Ruka**
What's gonna happen next?
***SIGN*** Too
close...
***SIGN*** Self-loathing
**[09:47] Kazuya**
*We went shopping, ate dinner together,*
**[09:49] Kazuya**
* and now we're watching a TV show...*
* and there's no cash involved.*
**[09:53] Kazuya**
* And normally, she'd stay over,*
* and we'd have sex a couple times.*
**[09:57] Kazuya**
* I guess this is what it's*
* like to have a girlfriend.*
**[10:01] Kazuya**
*How blessed I'd be.*
**[10:02] Sign**
If only she
were my real
girlfriend
**[10:05] Kazuya**
Hmm? Texting someone?
**[10:07] Ruka**
O-Oh, don't worry about it.
***SIGN*** Why's
she
hiding
it?
**[10:11] Kazuya**
You're making this look important.
***SIGN*** Mom
***SIGN*** When will you be home?
***SIGN*** I'm staying over
at Yuka's tonight
**[10:15] Kazuya**
Wha?!
**[10:16] Kazuya**
Hey, what are you typing?
Did that just say "staying over"?!
***SIGN*** Tap
Tap
Tap
**[10:19] Ruka**
You're imagining things!
**[10:21] Kazuya**
No, I saw that!
**[10:22] Ruka**
C'mon, what's the big deal?
I let you go on dates with Chizuru-san.
**[10:26] Kazuya**
That's not the issue here!
**[10:28] Ruka**
But *I'm* your girlfriend.
**[10:32] Ruka**
I wanna be lovey-dovey with you, too.
***SIGN*** Blush...
***SIGN*** C
u
t
e
.
.
.
**[10:39] Kazuya**
A-Anyway, you can't stay over
at a guy's place so easily!
***SIGN*** I'll walk you!
**[10:42] Ruka**
Hey, this wasn't easy for me!
**[10:44] Ruka**
I thought long and hard about—
**[10:48] Kazuya**
Wh-What the?!
***SIGN*** Rain forever
***SIGN*** NNE: 15km/h
Peak AP - 965 hPa
Max Wind Speed - 30m/s
***SIGN*** Strong
***SIGN*** Tomorrow 12PM
***SIGN*** Midnight
***SIGN*** Heavy Downpour Predicted
**[10:54] Tv Announcer**
*The extremely potent Typhoon 5 is now...*
***SIGN*** Smirk
***SIGN*** Gasp
***SIGN*** Eat up ♥
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[11:13] Kazuya**
*How?*
**[11:16] Kazuya**
*Why?*
**[11:20] Kazuya**
*Why?! For what reason?!*
**[11:23] Ruka**
Ta-da! How do I look?
***SIGN*** Barley Tea
***SIGN*** Cough
**[11:28] Kazuya**
Wear some pants!
I left some for you, didn't I?
**[11:31] Ruka**
What? But those track pants aren't cute.
**[11:35] Kazuya**
Cute or not, that's not the point!
**[11:38] Ruka**
No, that is very much the point!
**[11:40] Kazuya**
*I can't look at her straight!*
***SIGN*** Flutter
**[11:44] Kazuya**
Besides, I never said you could stay over!
**[11:47] Ruka**
Don't bother.
***SIGN*** Travel Info
Operation Canceled
Due to Typhoon 5, operation
of both lines is canceled.
No ETA for resumption
Please keep an eye out for further
typhoon and train info...
**[11:48] Ruka**
The trains have stopped running.
**[11:50] Ruka**
I know you're not the kind of guy who'd
throw a girl out on her own in this rain.
**[11:56] Kazuya**
*Are you kidding me?*
***SIGN*** You sly...
**[11:57] Kazuya**
* I have to spend a whole night*
* together with this cute thing?*
**[12:01] Kazuya**
*This is too much for me to handle!*
**[12:03] Ruka**
And you know...
**[12:05] Kazuya**
Keep it down.
**[12:07] Ruka**
Huh? Weally?
**[12:09] Kazuya**
The girl next door will hear you.
**[12:13] Ruka**
You meanie! You're thinking
about Chizuru-san, even now!
**[12:17] Ruka**
Do I mean nothing to you?!
**[12:19] Kazuya**
I-I just meant not to bother the neighbors!
**[12:22] Kazuya**
* If Mizuhara found out I let*
* Ruka-chan stay the night...*
**[12:26] Chizuru**
What's all this now? Didn't you
say you couldn't go out with her?
***SIGN*** Menacing
**[12:30] Chizuru**
Are you just messing around? Is that why
you let her stay the night, playboy?
***SIGN*** The one thing
I don't want
happening...
**[12:36] Ruka**
I get it.
**[12:38] Ruka**
Jeez, fine.
**[12:40] Ruka**
I'm one step ahead of her, just by
getting to spending the night with you.
**[12:44] Ruka**
I'll obey the tenant here.
**[12:46] Ruka**
I swear!
***SIGN*** Ah!!
**[12:48] Kazuya**
Seriously, stop it!
***SIGN*** Squeeze
**[12:49] Kazuya**
I mean it!
***SIGN*** Tap
**[12:51] Ruka**
I get it, I get it!
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
**[12:54] Kazuya**
*Hell, even now...*
**[12:57] Kazuya**
*I'm copping all kinds of feels!*
**[12:57] Ruka**
Sheesh, fine.
**[12:59] Kazuya**
*That's dangerous in its own right!*
**[13:01] Ruka**
Relax. I won't jump you or anything.
**[13:06] Kazuya**
But you fed me turtle, an aphrodisiac!
***SIGN*** You're obviously
out for the kill!!
**[13:09] Ruka**
I mean, I would love nothing more
than for you to make a move,
**[13:14] Ruka**
but just by getting to stay over,
I've fulfilled one of my goals.
**[13:18] Ruka**
Get it?!
***SIGN*** Ah!!
***SIGN*** Squeeze
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
**[13:22] Kazuya**
* Sheesh, what she says and what she*
* does are completely different!*
***SIGN*** I give up!
***SIGN*** Anyway,
wear some pants!!
**[13:25] Kazuya**
Anyway, wear some pants!
***SIGN*** Oh, okay, okay.
**[13:27] Ruka**
Oh, okay, okay.
***SIGN*** I'll sleep in
the kitchen!
Stay away!
***SIGN*** Okay, okay!
***SIGN*** Once is
enough!
**[13:28] Kazuya**
Once is enough!
***SIGN*** And keep
it down!
**[13:30] Kazuya**
I'm gonna take a shower!
I'm sweating buckets!
**[13:32] Ruka**
Have fun, honey.
***SIGN*** Even the strands
of hair by the drain are
too stimulating for me...
**[13:40] Kazuya**
*Can I really make it through this night?*
**[13:44] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan can say whatever she likes,*
**[13:47] Kazuya**
*but who knows what she's planning?*
**[13:50] Kazuya**
* If we were actually a couple,*
* we'd have already...*
***SIGN*** Hard
***SIGN*** Damn thing
has zero
integrity
**[13:58] Kazuya**
*Maybe I should rub one out.*
**[14:05] Ruka**
Oh, Kazuya-kun, want some hot milk?
***SIGN*** Sparkle
Sparkle
***SIGN*** I made some
thinking you'd be
out soon.
Aren't I just perfect?
**[14:08] Kazuya**
Oh, sure.
**[14:12] Ruka**
Did you... do something in the shower?
***SIGN*** ba-dump
**[14:15] Kazuya**
N-Nothing!
***SIGN*** Drink
***SIGN*** Drink
***SIGN*** Gulp Gulp
***SIGN*** Slurp...
***SIGN*** He so
did...
**[14:32] Kazuya**
What's going on?
**[14:33] Ruka**
I was just surprised by how
many views it was getting.
**[14:37] Kazuya**
Whoa, 80,000 likes? Amazing!
**[14:40] Ruka**
I just recorded it with
a friend for the heck of it,
**[14:42] Ruka**
and it seems the algorithm started pushing it.
**[14:45] Kazuya**
*It's gotta be 'cause she's cute!*
***SIGN*** An influencer
with 80k likes,
right here...
**[14:47] Kazuya**
*It's a mandate from the masses!*
**[14:49] Kazuya**
*Well, yeah.*
**[14:51] Kazuya**
*There aren't many girls as cute as her around.*
**[14:54] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan always dresses up when we meet,*
**[14:57] Ruka**
People are so dumb...
**[14:58] Kazuya**
*so I've never seen her in such casual wear.*
**[15:01] Kazuya**
* She's exposing her cleavage,*
* and her skin's all flushed...*
**[15:05] Kazuya**
*I wanna cop a feel!*
**[15:06] Kazuya**
* And I never realized it before,*
* but she's so fair... and sexy.*
**[15:12] Kazuya**
*So this is what Ruka-chan's really like.*
**[15:16] Ruka**
Oh, yeah.
**[15:17] Ruka**
Wanna see the pic I took with a friend?
**[15:24] Kazuya**
*Condoms...*
***SIGN*** Drip
Drip
**[15:25] Kazuya**
*Those were totally condoms right there!*
**[15:28] Kazuya**
*Why does Ruka-chan have those?!*
**[15:32] Kazuya**
*Holy crap... What's going on here?!*
**[15:34] Kazuya**
*This is so awkward!*
**[15:36] Kazuya**
*Time has come to a standstill for us!*
**[15:39] Ruka**
P-Please pretend you didn't see that.
**[15:42] Ruka**
It was just...
**[15:44] Ruka**
Just in case.
***SIGN*** Kazuya
**[15:50] Kazuya**
I'm going to sleep!
**[15:54] Kazuya**
*I can't take any more of this!*
***SIGN*** Sparkle
Sparkle
***SIGN*** A
h
a
h
a
h
a
***SIGN*** Sparkle Sparkle
***SIGN*** 30 minutes
have passed...
**[16:06] Kazuya**
*Man, I can't even sleep.*
***SIGN*** Torment
**[16:09] Kazuya**
*Did Ruka-chan fall asleep?*
**[16:12] Kazuya**
*I'm so glad I rubbed one out in the shower.*
**[16:14] Kazuya**
* If not for the post-nut clarity,*
* who knows what I would've done?*
**[16:19] Kazuya**
*But anyway, what's gotten into Ruka-chan?*
**[16:22] Kazuya**
*She's too aggressive tonight.*
**[16:24] Kazuya**
* Maybe I'm stressing her out*
* too much due to Mizuhara...*
**[16:29] (Flashback) Ruka**
TIL how it feels to cook a
meal for your boyfriend.
***SIGN*** OOMPH
***SIGN*** Rub
Rub
**[16:45] Kazuya**
*What?*
**[16:46] Kazuya**
*I feel something touching my back!*
***SIGN*** Touch Touch
**[16:48] Kazuya**
*The breeze? No way!*
**[16:51] Kazuya**
*I mean... This sensation is...*
**[16:54] Kazuya**
*I-It's moving!*
**[16:55] Kazuya**
*There's no doubt!*
**[17:00] Ruka**
Kazuya...kun?
***SIGN*** S
t
i
f
f
e
n
**[17:16] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan!*
**[17:20] Ruka**
Are you listening, Kazuya-kun?
**[17:29] Devil**
Just take her and her boobies for yourself.
**[17:32] Angel**
Don't, Kazuya-kun.
Isn't Chizuru-san the one you love?
**[17:36] Devil**
Listen, Kazuya, this won't affect
your booby feelings for her.
**[17:41] Devil**
If you do another girl,
you don't love her enough?
**[17:44] Devil**
That's a booby trap.
**[17:46] Devil**
Every man is like this, my tiddy.
**[17:50] Devil**
You can make up as many
sexcuses as you want later!
**[17:54] Kazuya**
*My primal instincts are going wild!*
**[17:57] Kazuya**
*I'll get everything I want if I turn around!*
**[17:59] Kazuya**
*Anything and everything!*
**[18:15] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Here.
**[18:16] (Flashback) Kibe**
Kazu-chin, you ain't supposed to let
your dick dictate your love life.
**[18:23] Ruka**
Do you remember what I said
back in that hotel room?
**[18:30] (Flashback) Ruka**
I'll have you know I'm
ready to take it all in.
**[18:33] Ruka**
I get it.
**[18:35] Ruka**
I can talk the talk, but I'm
not attractive enough for you.
**[18:41] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan?*
**[18:43] Ruka**
I'm not mature like Chizuru-san,
**[18:46] Ruka**
and I probably have zero sex appeal.
**[18:49] Ruka**
I'm sure you only see me as some
kid who's trying way too hard.
**[18:55] Ruka**
I know I'm being a bother.
**[18:57] Ruka**
I know I'm probably turning
you off like this.
**[19:01] Ruka**
But...
**[19:03] Ruka**
I can't control myself.
**[19:04] Ruka**
I wanna feel my heart race, too!
**[19:07] Ruka**
Even if you think I'm a pain,
or that I'm too clingy...
**[19:13] Ruka**
Just being with you like this is
making me so happy, I could cry.
**[19:24] Kazuya**
"Not attractive enough"? Are you kidding me?!
**[19:26] Kazuya**
I wanna make you mine right now!
**[19:29] Kazuya**
You're so cute, I'm about
ready to explode over here!
**[19:30] Ruka**
Kazuya...kun?
**[19:34] Kazuya**
But I don't think this is love.
**[19:38] Kazuya**
I can't lay a hand on you like this!
**[19:41] Kazuya**
I can't take that next step!
**[19:44] Kazuya**
I would never call you a bother!
**[19:46] Kazuya**
Before you, I never had a girl say
she liked me in my entire life...
**[19:51] Kazuya**
Deep down, I'm so happy
that I could jump for joy.
**[19:55] Kazuya**
I honestly can't believe a girl like
you would ever tell me she likes me.
**[20:00] Kazuya**
So please, keep your
distance from me tonight.
**[20:03] Kazuya**
I'm this close to making
a terrible mistake...
***SIGN*** Roll Roll
***SIGN*** Dive
**[20:20] Kazuya**
* Of all the golden opportunities*
* to let slip...*
***SIGN*** Virginity
continues!!
**[20:25] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Deep down, I'm so happy
that I could jump for joy.
**[20:28] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I honestly can't believe a girl like
you would ever tell me she likes me.
***SIGN*** Dazed
Couldn't sleep a wink
**[20:44] Ruka**
You've got some wild bags under your eyes.
**[20:47] Kazuya**
Gee, thanks.
**[20:48] Kazuya**
* When all's said and done, I'm glad*
* I got through that night unscathed.*
**[20:54] Ruka**
Well, we can save the sex for another time.
**[20:56] Kazuya**
Wh-What?!
**[20:58] Ruka**
Also, it made me really happy.
**[21:03] Ruka**
I'd always thought you found me a nuisance.
**[21:10] Ruka**
So it felt like you told me
I could stay by your side.
**[21:14] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan...
**[21:19] Kazuya**
Y-You! What was...
**[21:25] Kazuya**
*C... Cute!*
***SIGN*** Huff...
**[21:30] Ruka**
See you, Kazuya-kun! Thank you!
**[21:35] Ruka**
You kindly took the lead and made
it a night I would never forget!
***SIGN*** Ichinose
**[21:42] Ruka**
I'll forever remember the
joy I felt last night!
**[21:51] Ruka**
Bye.
***SIGN*** S
t
i
n
g
***SIGN*** D
O
O
M
***SIGN*** Shiver... Shiver...
***SIGN*** Ichinose
***SIGN*** S
i
.
.
.
.
.
l
e
n
t
***SIGN*** Tremble
**[23:41] Kazuya**
*I guess she must still be asleep...*
**[23:44] Kazuya**
*Close shave!*
**[23:54] Chizuru**
*What?!*
**[23:57] Ruka**
Thanks for everything last night, Kazuya-kun!
**[24:00] Kazuya**
Sure, though it wore me out.
**[24:02] Chizuru**
Gee, I wonder what it was that wore you out.
**[24:04] Ruka**
Curious, Chizuru-san?
**[24:07] Ruka**
Do you wanna know all of the love
story we played out in his apartment?!
**[24:11] Chizuru**
Not really. I'm just his next-door neighbor.
**[24:14] Kazuya**
Mizuhara's being cold!
**[24:16] Kazuya**
Too cold! It's giving me brain freeze!
**[24:18] Chizuru**
Anyway, next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:21] Ruka**
"Birthday...
**[24:22] Chizuru**
...and Girlfriend."
**[24:23] Kazuya**
Wait, birthday? Whose?!
***SIGN*** "Birthday and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] Chizuru**
Who knows?
**[24:25] Kazuya**
Brr!
# E17 - Birthday and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G8WUN83WZ/birthday-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** April 15th, three days since that morning
***SIGN*** Pile
**[00:07] Kazuya**
I should really take out the trash.
**[00:18] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
**[00:22] Chizuru**
That startled me. Don't throw the
door open while I'm walking by.
***SIGN*** Your very existence
is loud, isn't it?
**[00:26] Kazuya**
G-Good morning!
**[00:28] Chizuru**
Morning.
**[00:36] Kazuya**
*She's being kinda... distant?*
**[00:39] Kazuya**
*A-Am I just imagining it? Either way...*
**[00:43] Kazuya**
*I'll never get used to how cute she is!*
***SIGN*** Opened the door
to a drop-dead beauty
**[00:46] Kazuya**
* She's like an alternate dimension*
* in this run-down apartment complex.*
**[00:49] Kazuya**
* Does she have no makeup*
* on? Are you kidding me?*
***SIGN*** Her skin looks
so smooth
**[00:52] Kazuya**
*If that's how she looks au naturel,*
***SIGN*** And so clear, too.
I might prefer this, actually.
**[00:53] Kazuya**
* it makes you doubt*
* the very purpose of makeup.*
**[00:57] Kazuya**
*She's not exactly dressed to kill,*
**[00:59] Kazuya**
*and yet look at this aura!*
**[01:02] Kazuya**
*Is she really the same species as me?*
**[01:09] Kazuya**
*I wanna look, but I gotta hold back!*
***SIGN*** What a
freaking pervert
**[01:17] Kazuya**
I-I'm thinking I'll rent
you out again next week.
**[01:20] Kazuya**
I found a good place in Ikebukuro.
**[01:22] Kazuya**
Has good clams, apparently!
**[01:25] Chizuru**
Oh?
**[01:27] Kazuya**
*Okay, something's off.*
**[01:29] Chizuru**
What about Ruka-chan?
**[01:31] Kazuya**
Huh? Ruka-chan?
**[01:34] Chizuru**
I mean, didn't she stay over the other night?
**[01:38] (Flashback) Ruka**
See you, Kazuya-kun! Thank you!
**[01:42] Kazuya**
*She heard all that!*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[03:17] Chizuru**
It means the two of you... Right?
***SIGN*** "Birthday and Girlfriend"
**[03:21] Kazuya**
N-Nothing happened, really.
**[03:24] Kazuya**
She just stayed the night.
**[03:26] Kazuya**
She came over saying she'd make me dinner...
**[03:28] Kazuya**
And I had no idea there
was a typhoon coming.
**[03:31] Kazuya**
Remember how it was raining cats and dogs?
**[03:33] Kazuya**
While we were arguing,
the trains stopped running, too.
**[03:36] Kazuya**
And I didn't have the heart
to throw her out by herself.
**[03:39] Kazuya**
* I gotta state my case... The truth,*
* the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!*
**[03:45] Kazuya**
* Though, well, it's only natural that she'd*
* misunderstand, after what she heard.*
**[03:50] Chizuru**
Lies.
**[03:53] Chizuru**
It's fine. You don't have to lie to me.
**[03:58] Chizuru**
Sorry if I've made things awkward,
but you don't have to walk on eggshells.
**[04:02] Chizuru**
I do have some understanding
of what boys are like.
**[04:05] Kazuya**
No, wait!
**[04:08] Chizuru**
I'm the one who told you to date her,
**[04:10] Chizuru**
and Ruka-chan *is* cute. I don't blame you.
**[04:12] Kazuya**
M-Mizu...
**[04:13] Chizuru**
As a hired hand, I can't
tell you not to rent me out,
**[04:18] Chizuru**
but you should really know
where to draw the line.
**[04:21] Kazuya**
H-Hey, Mizuhara-san?!
***SIGN*** S
L
A
M
**[04:26] Kazuya**
*No way... Are you kidding me?*
***SIGN*** Came back
with the trash
**[04:28] Kazuya**
*I tried so hard to hold back,*
**[04:29] Kazuya**
* and she still thinks I did it!*
* What is this torture?!*
**[04:33] Kazuya**
* I didn't sleep with Ruka-chan!*
* I kept it in my pants, honest!*
**[04:37] Kazuya**
*After all,*
**[04:39] Kazuya**
*I... love you!*
**[04:43] Chizuru**
I won't let you take these kids.
**[04:47] Ruka**
See you, Kazuya-kun! Thank you!
**[04:48] Chizuru**
I won't let you take these kids!
**[04:50] Ruka**
I'll forever remember the
joy I felt last night!
**[04:59] Chizuru**
Focus, focus!
***SIGN*** Turn
Turn
***SIGN*** Walk
Walk
**[05:05] Kazuya**
*What do I do about this?!*
**[05:08] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan did stay over,*
***SIGN*** She's got
the wrong idea...!!
**[05:10] Kazuya**
* and given how I've always acted,*
* nothing I say is convincing.*
**[05:14] Kazuya**
* Should I rent her out next*
* week and try to explain then?*
**[05:18] Kazuya**
* Feels like she won't even*
* hear me out unless I do.*
**[05:24] Kazuya**
*Huh?*
**[05:25] Kazuya**
*Wh... Wha?!*
**[05:27] Kazuya**
*Her birthday's this week!*
***SIGN*** Mizuhara Chizuru
Birthday - April 19
A pure and refined
high-class girlfriend
**[05:31] Kazuya**
* Oh, man! I almost let it*
* pass without noticing.*
**[05:35] Kazuya**
* I haven't repaid her for*
* the Christmas gift yet,*
**[05:37] Kazuya**
*so I can't ignore this.*
**[05:39] Kazuya**
* She's already in a bad mood over*
* this whole Ruka-chan thing.*
**[05:43] Kazuya**
* I'd better do something*
* for her and clear the air.*
**[05:47] Kazuya**
*But... what should I get her?*
**[05:50] Kazuya**
* I have zero idea what to*
* get a girl for her birthday.*
***SIGN*** Birthday Presents for Girls
1
2
3
4
5
***SIGN*** Top 5 Ranking
***SIGN*** Necklace
Holiday
Watch
Ring
Bag
**[05:56] Kazuya**
*The number 1 present girls want... a necklace.*
**[05:59] Kazuya**
*Number 2... a holiday?!*
***SIGN*** Nope.
Too needy!!
**[06:01] Kazuya**
*Are these girls for real?!*
**[06:03] Kazuya**
* She gave me a phone case, so something*
* priced similarly would be good.*
**[06:08] Kazuya**
* But you can't really throw a stuffed*
* toy away, so it might be annoying.*
***SIGN*** They don't really
feel like "presents."
**[06:11] Kazuya**
*And daily-use items would be like, "What?"*
**[06:14] Kazuya**
*Not too expensive, not too cheap,*
**[06:16] Kazuya**
*not too casual, not too serious,*
**[06:18] Kazuya**
*not too special, and not too commonplace?*
**[06:20] Kazuya**
*Does such a thing exist?*
**[06:22] Chizuru**
The most complicated thing in the world
***SIGN*** Mizuhara Memo
The most complicated thing
in the world is deciding what
to give someone you're in a
complicated relationship with!
**[06:25] Chizuru**
is deciding what to give someone you're
in a complicated relationship with!
***SIGN*** I'm checkmated!!
**[06:32] Kazuya**
Man, I don't even know
what Mizuhara would want.
**[06:39] Kazuya**
Oh, right!
**[06:40] Kazuya**
I could ask *her*!
***SIGN*** Accept the terms & conditions and book.
***SIGN*** Booking complete.
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 50 0 l 50 150 l 0 150
***SIGN*** April
19th
**[06:47] Kazuya**
* I gotta settle on a present*
* for Mizuhara today.*
***SIGN*** Remember me? It's Kinoshita.
Looking forward to our date.
***SIGN*** Sumi-chan
**[06:51] Kazuya**
*I bet she can help.*
***SIGN*** Kazuya-kun!!! I'm so happy!
I can't wait for our date either!
Where shall we go?!
Can we meet up in
the same spot as last time?
**[06:55] Kazuya**
*Wow, she talks a lot over text, huh?*
***SIGN*** Still cute...
***SIGN*** Pedestrians
and Bicycles
Only
**[07:11] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Like hell you and I are the same!
**[07:15] (Flashback) Kazuya**
You were great today, too.
**[07:17] (Flashback) Kazuya**
You were the best actor on the stage!
**[07:20] (Flashback) Kazuya**
So don't tell me you're gonna give up!
**[07:24] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Why would I need your
help that badly, anyway?
**[07:26] (Flashback) Chizuru**
You really need to take a long,
hard look at reality.
**[07:40] Kazuya**
*Well, we have plenty of time,*
***SIGN*** Booked
for
2 hours
**[07:43] Kazuya**
* so I can ask about Mizuhara*
* toward the end or something.*
**[07:46] Kazuya**
* Besides, there's no way*
* I could ask Ruka-chan.*
***SIGN*** I'd be diving
right into hell...
**[07:50] Kazuya**
* I think Sumi-chan and Mizuhara are*
* friends, so she probably knows.*
**[07:55] Kazuya**
I seriously thought that typhoon would
rip my run-down building outta the ground!
**[07:59] Randoa**
Yo, check her out.
**[08:00] Randob**
What a cutie!
**[08:03] Kazuya**
*Sumi-chan's frighteningly cute again.*
**[08:07] Kazuya**
*Yeah, she's painfully shy,*
**[08:08] Kazuya**
* but if you didn't know that, she'd just*
* look like a pure, well-mannered beauty.*
**[08:12] Kazuya**
* She's basically a girl ripped*
* straight out of a fairy tale.*
**[08:15] Kazuya**
*She nailed her outfit today, too.*
**[08:18] Kazuya**
* While she mostly wears cutesy stuff,*
* it's not like she lacks sex appeal...*
**[08:22] Kazuya**
* No, stop! You're debasing*
* this innocent girl again!*
**[08:27] Kazuya**
Shall we get going?
**[08:29] Sumi**
Yup.
***SIGN*** Couple Mode
**[08:30] Machine**
*Next, hug her from behind.*
**[08:33] Machine**
*And eyes on the camera!*
**[08:34] Kazuya**
H... Hug?!
**[08:35] Machine**
*Three... two...*
***SIGN*** 4/19 Date
**[08:44] Kazuya**
*Damn, I look gross.*
***SIGN*** Eyes wide open,
skin glowing
**[08:46] Kazuya**
*And Sumi-chan looks no different at all.*
**[08:49] Kazuya**
*Her face is so slender!*
**[08:50] Kazuya**
* This is the difference*
* in potential between us.*
**[08:53] Kazuya**
* Damn it! I wanna show her*
* off as my girlfriend!*
***SIGN*** Though she's
a rental...
**[09:08] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara probably wouldn't*
* like a stuffed toy too much.*
***SIGN*** She's too
down-to-earth
**[09:14] Kazuya**
* I wish they taught you how*
* to pick presents in college.*
**[09:19] Kazuya**
What's up, Sumi-chan? You want the hat?
**[09:24] Kazuya**
Oh, for me?
**[09:26] Kazuya**
Well? Do I look good?
***SIGN*** Clap Clap
**[09:29] Kazuya**
R-Really? Yay.
**[09:33] Sumi**
...l.
**[09:36] Sumi**
You look... cool.
**[09:40] Kazuya**
For real?!
**[09:42] Kazuya**
Whoa, it's just 500 yen! Guess I'll buy it!
***SIGN*** So
cheap
**[09:49] Kazuya**
*Gimme the positive reinforcement! All of it!*
**[09:51] Kazuya**
*I can feel it!*
***SIGN*** PUFF PUFF
***SIGN*** Hehehe♥
**[09:53] Kazuya**
*My dried-up sense of self-esteem*
***SIGN*** Hup Hup
**[09:57] Kazuya**
* is being brought back to life*
* by cute little Sumi-chan!*
**[10:00] Kazuya**
* I say this without a doubt:*
* this feels so good!*
***SIGN*** Patch
**[10:02] Kazuya**
*Almost terrifyingly so!*
***SIGN*** PUFF PUFF
**[10:04] Kazuya**
* The walls of my common sense*
* are starting to creak!*
***SIGN*** Smile Smile
***SIGN*** I'm falling into
my old ways again...
**[10:08] Kazuya**
*But...*
**[10:10] Kazuya**
* She's totally acting like a*
* real girlfriend right now.*
**[10:14] Kazuya**
*Slowly but surely, she's making progress.*
**[10:19] Kazuya**
I gotta move forward, too.
**[10:23] Kazuya**
Man, that hour just flew by.
**[10:28] Kazuya**
Y'know, there was something
I wanted to ask you today.
**[10:33] Kazuya**
Oh, you don't have to get
all serious about it.
**[10:36] Kazuya**
You know today's Mizuhara's birthday, right?
**[10:41] Kazuya**
She's always helping me out,
so I wanna give her something.
**[10:45] Kazuya**
But I'm not good at this kinda thing.
I don't know what a good gift would be.
**[10:50] Kazuya**
You and she seem to talk often,
**[10:53] Kazuya**
so I figured you might know what she'd want.
***SIGN*** Gloom
***SIGN*** Fluster
**[11:00] Kazuya**
A-Ah, it's fine! It's fine if you don't!
***SIGN*** Huh?
What now!?
***SIGN*** Tap Tap
**[11:06] Kazuya**
*She's typing it out?*
***SIGN*** Show
***SIGN*** Three Kingdoms.
Chizuru-chan loves
the Three Kingdoms.
***SIGN*** BAM
**[11:10] Kazuya**
The Three Kingdoms?
**[11:16] Kazuya**
Not very "birthday present"-like, though.
**[11:19] Kazuya**
It's a little clichéd.
***SIGN*** Teary
**[11:24] Kazuya**
I'm sorry! Thanks!
**[11:25] Kazuya**
That was super helpful!
**[11:31] Kazuya**
*There's that thousand-yard stare again!*
**[11:35] Kazuya**
Oh, flowers?
**[11:37] Kazuya**
Flowers, huh?
**[11:41] Kazuya**
These are for you. Happy birthday.
**[11:44] Chizuru**
Lame!
**[11:45] Chizuru**
Have you tried looking in the mirror?
**[11:50] Kazuya**
Yeah, that's a nope from me.
**[11:53] Kazuya**
It's so not me.
***SIGN*** You're overthinking it!
I'd be happy!
**[11:58] Kazuya**
Sorry, I'm a real fool, aren't I?
**[12:01] Kazuya**
Who do I think I am?
**[12:03] Kazuya**
I know Mizuhara's a popular girl.
**[12:06] Kazuya**
She won't think anything
of a gift I give her.
**[12:10] Kazuya**
But...
**[12:12] Kazuya**
Still, I can't bring myself to
just pick something at random.
**[12:21] Kazuya**
Wh-Whoa!
**[12:25] Kazuya**
* What's gotten into Sumi-chan*
* all of a sudden?!*
***SIGN*** fuu fuu
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[12:33] Kazuya**
*Th-This is...*
**[12:35] Kazuya**
*a department store?*
**[12:37] Kazuya**
*Department store to department store?*
***SIGN*** Abnormal Situation in Play
**[12:39] Kazuya**
*What? What's going on?*
***SIGN*** Glance
**[12:41] Kazuya**
*Should I say something?*
**[12:43] Kazuya**
* Like, "Sumi-chan, all we've done*
* is move department stores."*
**[12:46] Kazuya**
*"It hasn't changed anything!"*
***SIGN*** Probably not
these things
**[12:48] Kazuya**
*Or is there something we can only buy here?*
***SIGN*** Ah!
**[12:53] Kazuya**
Huh? Where are we going?
**[12:55] Kazuya**
*Oh, the elevators?*
**[13:02] Kazuya**
*Huh? The roof?*
***SIGN*** Not the stores?
**[13:06] Kazuya**
Is there something up there?
***SIGN*** Punch Punch
***SIGN*** Impossible to decipher
**[13:10] Kazuya**
*Okay, I don't get it.*
***SIGN*** Kick Kick
**[13:14] Kazuya**
*Guess I should just shut up and follow her.*
***SIGN*** She seems
super serious
**[13:22] Kazuya**
*Huh? What are those voices?*
**[13:27] Kazuya**
*Kids?*
***SIGN*** S Seats on Sale
***SIGN*** Those Rent-a-Fighters, that ragtag
group of heroes has come to Nerima!!
***SIGN*** Ragtag Heroes
**[13:28] Sign**
Rent-a-Fighters
**[13:30] Kazuya**
*Oh, hey!*
**[13:31] Sign**
Ragtag Heroes Rent-a-Fighters
***SIGN*** Hero Show
**[13:35] Kazuya**
A hero show? This takes me back!
**[13:38] Rent-A-Red**
Take this! Rent-a-Lock!
**[13:43] Kazuya**
*So?*
**[13:44] Kazuya**
*What does this have to do with the present?*
***SIGN*** She looks super happy!
**[13:51] Kazuya**
*Wait, does she just like this stuff?*
***SIGN*** Not related to
my present thing?
**[13:53] Kazuya**
* Did she forget all about*
* helping with the present?*
**[13:56] Sign**
B
E
A
M
**[14:00] Kazuya**
*Oh, well. As long as she's having fun.*
**[14:04] Kazuya**
* Huh... So this is how hero suits*
* are designed these days.*
**[14:09] Kazuya**
* Man, how many years has it been*
* since I last saw one of these?*
**[14:14] Kazuya**
*Hey, that Pink is pretty awesome.*
**[14:17] Kazuya**
*She's got a great body, and she moves great.*
**[14:21] Girl**
Go, Rent-a-Pink!
**[14:21] Kazuya**
*Is it just me, or is she really standing out?*
**[14:23] Rent-A-Red**
You okay, Pink?!
**[14:24] Chizuru**
Yes.
**[14:26] Chizuru**
I won't let you take these kids!
**[14:29] Kazuya**
*Huh?*
**[14:31] Kazuya**
*What?!*
**[14:32] Chizuru**
Give it up and get lost!
**[14:33] Kazuya**
*That voice...*
**[14:34] Villain**
Ugh... Curses!
**[14:41] Kazuya**
*I-I knew it.*
**[14:44] Kazuya**
*It's Mizuhara!*
**[14:49] Kid 1**
Rent-a-Fighter!
**[14:50] Chizuru**
Ugh, my powers are...
**[14:51] Kid 2**
Pink!
**[14:53] Chizuru**
As a Rent-a-Fighter, I must defend the Earth!
**[14:56] Kazuya**
*I get it.*
**[14:58] Kazuya**
* Sumi-chan brought me here thinking I might*
* get some kind of hint from watching this.*
**[15:04] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara...*
**[15:05] Mc**
Kids! Cheer them on with all you've got!
**[15:06] Kazuya**
* It's not just the rental girlfriend gig.*
* She's taking these jobs, too.*
**[15:08] Kids**
Hang in there!
**[15:10] Kids**
Don't lose!
**[15:11] Kazuya**
* She barely has any time,*
* but she's still here doing this.*
**[15:15] Kazuya**
*Just how hard on herself is she?!*
**[15:19] (Flashback) Chizuru**
So I at least want my grandma
to see me performing on screen.
**[15:24] (Flashback) Chizuru**
That's my dream.
**[15:26] Kazuya**
*Hang in there,*
**[15:29] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
**[15:44] Kazuya**
It's time to go, huh?
***SIGN*** Rental time was
until 6 PM
**[15:46] Kazuya**
Thanks for showing me that.
**[15:48] Kazuya**
I'll take it into account and try one
more time to think of a gift to give her.
***SIGN*** Show
***SIGN*** Presents are
all about the sentiment
***SIGN*** Tap
Tap
***SIGN*** Awkward intervals
***SIGN*** If you put your heart into it,
I'd be happy with anything you gave me
**[16:10] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan...
**[16:12] Kazuya**
Yeah, you're right.
**[16:15] Kazuya**
I feel a lot more confident now!
**[16:17] Kazuya**
I'm glad I rented you today.
**[16:19] Kazuya**
Thanks, Sumi-chan.
**[16:21] Kazuya**
Take care on your way back!
**[16:23] Kazuya**
I'll go look for a present!
**[16:32] (Flashback) Kazuya**
So don't tell me you're gonna give up!
**[16:50] Kazuya**
* Okay, time to start searching in the*
* cosmetics department on the first floor...*
**[17:00] Sumi**
Wait.
**[17:03] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan?
**[17:09] Kazuya**
S-Sumi-chan...
**[17:16] Kazuya**
Okay, I'm waiting! What's up?
***SIGN*** Didn't think
this through
**[17:23] Kazuya**
Uh... erm...
**[17:26] Kazuya**
*She's not saying a thing.*
**[17:28] Kazuya**
* She stops me and gives*
* me the silent treatment?*
**[17:31] Kazuya**
* But she's blushing up a storm.*
* She must be trying to say something.*
**[17:34] Kazuya**
D-Did you forget something?
**[17:38] Kazuya**
Wait, was the payment short?
**[17:42] Kazuya**
*What is it, then?*
***SIGN*** Why this silence...
**[17:47] Sumi**
I wanna know, too...
**[17:50] Sumi**
Like, your birthday, Kazuya-kun.
**[17:53] Kazuya**
Huh? My birthday?
**[17:56] Kazuya**
It's June 1st, why?
***SIGN*** An
inexplicable
gaze...
***SIGN*** New event
Kazuya-kun's birthday
Event added to calendar
**[18:34] Kazuya**
*What got into Sumi-chan back there?*
***SIGN*** Got me all
worked up
**[18:39] Jk1**
Huh? What's with the ring, Yuuko?
**[18:42] Jk2**
B-day gift from my BF.
***SIGN*** Sparkle
***SIGN*** Sparkle
***SIGN*** Sigh
***SIGN*** Gloom
**[18:49] Kazuya**
*Man, what do I even get Mizuhara?*
***SIGN*** Pressing Issue
***SIGN*** Neverending Issue
**[18:54] Kazuya**
*Something not too expensive, not too cheap,*
**[18:56] Kazuya**
*not too casual, and not too serious?*
**[19:00] Kazuya**
* Something Mizuhara would*
* like to receive from me?*
**[19:03] Kazuya**
* The more I think about it,*
* the more I feel like it doesn't exist.*
**[19:06] (Flashback) Sumi**
If you put your heart into it,
I'd be happy with anything you gave me.
**[19:12] Kazuya**
*"Heart," huh?*
**[19:21] Kazuya**
*Welp, I just gotta tough this out!*
**[19:25] Kazuya**
*I love you, Mizuhara!*
**[19:30] Chizuru**
No, I'm fine.
Just felt a little chill, is all.
**[19:34] Chizuru**
You didn't have to call me
to tell me happy birthday.
**[19:38] Chizuru**
Should you really be up and about, Grandma?
**[19:41] Chizuru**
Dinner?
**[19:43] Chizuru**
I'm worn out today. No appetite.
**[19:46] Chizuru**
What can I do about it?
**[19:49] Chizuru**
Anyway, I need to take a
shower, so I'm hanging up.
**[19:51] Chizuru**
Yeah, thanks.
***SIGN*** Shi-chan
***SIGN*** Happy birthday!
***SIGN*** Shi-chan
***SIGN*** Happy birthday! I wanna perform
with you again, Chi-chan!
***SIGN*** Shake Shake
***SIGN*** Thanks! Same here!
***SIGN*** Happy Birthday
**[21:05] Kazuya**
* Because you're always helping me out,*
* and also in return for the phone case.*
**[21:09] Chizuru**
Sheesh. I told him it was a token of apology.
**[21:12] Kazuya**
* I know you're working really*
* hard to be an actress.*
**[21:15] Kazuya**
* I hear these things alleviate*
* fatigue, so I hope they help.*
***SIGN*** Box within
the box
**[21:34] Chizuru**
Pickled plum? Why?
***SIGN*** P.S. Nothing happened
with Ruka-chan, I swear!
**[21:38] Kazuya**
* P.S. Nothing happened*
* with Ruka-chan, I swear!*
***SIGN*** A small part
of the letter,
but it has a
threatening aura
**[21:44] Chizuru**
Sheesh, what an idiot.
**[22:08] Chizuru**
So sour!
**[22:15] Chizuru**
Guess I'll cook some rice.
**[23:47] Kazuya**
*Gah!*
***SIGN*** Wriggle Wriggle
**[23:49] Kazuya**
*Has Mizuhara looked at it yet?*
**[23:51] Kazuya**
*Maybe pickled plums were the wrong choice!*
***SIGN*** Am I some kind of geezer?
**[23:52] Kazuya**
*But then, what was the right one?!*
**[23:58] Chizuru**
Time for Mizuhara Memo #2.
**[24:00] Chizuru**
If you gift an accessory to someone
you're on complicated terms with,
**[24:02] Chizuru**
it'll likely find itself on some auction
site before long, so be careful.
**[24:06] Kazuya**
Then what even is a good gift?
**[24:07] Chizuru**
It's always a good idea
to pick a safe option.
**[24:10] Kazuya**
But that won't convey my feelings.
**[24:12] Kazuya**
Mizuhara!
**[24:14] Kazuya**
What I really wanted to give you as a present
**[24:16] Kazuya**
was my lifelong buddy, my v—
**[24:18] Chizuru**
Rent-a-Kick!
**[24:20] Chizuru**
Anyway, next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:22] Chizuru**
"Booze...
**[24:23] Kazuya**
...and Girlfriend."
***SIGN*** "Booze and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] Chizuru**
Alcohol is for adults only!
# E18 - Booze and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GZ7UV8QX4/booze-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Staaare
***SIGN*** It's...
It's gone!!
**[00:13] Kazuya**
*It's... It's gone!*
***SIGN*** JUMP
**[00:20] Kazuya**
*M-Mizuhara!*
***SIGN*** Attention!!
**[00:25] Kazuya**
*Remember! Neighbors, fair and square!*
**[00:28] Kazuya**
G-Good morning!
**[00:32] Chizuru**
Morning.
**[00:35] Kazuya**
* Okay, giving a hottie that*
* boomer-ass gift was not smart.*
***SIGN*** If she's not saying anything, then...!!
**[00:39] Kazuya**
*There's a chance she hates pickled plums...*
**[00:41] Kazuya**
*Maybe she's not too pleased...*
**[00:43] Kazuya**
*Or even mad?*
**[00:45] Chizuru**
Thanks for yesterday.
**[00:48] Chizuru**
My birthday.
**[00:49] Kazuya**
*There it is!*
**[00:51] Kazuya**
Oh, don't mention it!
***SIGN*** Blah Blah
**[00:52] Kazuya**
I was thinking how you're
always giving it your all,
**[00:55] Kazuya**
and then I found out that pickled
plums alleviate fatigue...
***SIGN*** Blah Blah
**[00:58] Kazuya**
Well, even I don't know about
pickled plums as a b-day present,
***SIGN*** Justification time
**[01:01] Kazuya**
but I figured a consumable was best,
'cause it wouldn't be a pain to deal with later.
***SIGN*** Justification
**[01:05] Chizuru**
They were good.
**[01:06] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[01:07] Chizuru**
They were really good.
***SIGN*** The moment everything was rewarded
**[01:12] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
**[01:14] Kazuya**
*She's such a good gal!*
**[01:16] Chizuru**
Though it did feel pretty geezer-ish...
**[01:21] Chizuru**
Placing it directly on my balcony
feels like crossing boundaries,
**[01:26] Chizuru**
but I'll let it slide as a gift from a neighbor.
**[01:30] Chizuru**
It was probably expensive, though, right?
***SIGN*** That Day's Expenses
Sumi-chan Rental
***SIGN*** Pickled Plums
**[01:32] Kazuya**
Oh, nah, it was no big deal.
***SIGN*** Ka-ching
**[01:35] (Flashback) Chizuru**
It's fine. You don't have to lie to me.
**[01:38] Kazuya**
Also, about Ruka-chan...
***SIGN*** P.S. Nothing happened
with Ruka-chan, I swear!
**[01:45] Chizuru**
Stop it. It's too early for this.
**[01:47] Kazuya**
B-But...
**[01:49] Chizuru**
Fine.
**[01:53] Chizuru**
I'll believe you. So give it a rest, will you?
**[01:58] Kazuya**
*Th-Thank goodness!*
**[02:02] Chizuru**
So now we're even.
**[02:05] Chizuru**
Don't expect a return gift.
**[02:07] Kazuya**
O-Of course. You don't have to.
***SIGN*** Wants something,
deep down
**[02:10] Chizuru**
Bye.
**[02:11] Kazuya**
I-I was thinking of renting you again soon.
**[02:16] Kazuya**
Y'know, to formally celebrate your birthday.
**[02:21] Kazuya**
How about next Wednesday night, maybe?
**[02:23] Chizuru**
Oh, sorry.
**[02:25] Chizuru**
I can't do Wednesday. I've been asked
to go drinking with college friends.
**[02:30] Chizuru**
Can we do another day?
**[02:31] Kazuya**
Oh, uh...
**[02:32] Kazuya**
I've got work every other day...
**[02:35] Chizuru**
Some other time, then.
**[02:37] Chizuru**
Gotta cut costs where you can, right,
Business Administration Student?
**[02:40] Kazuya**
R-Right...
**[02:42] Chizuru**
Bye.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[04:20] Kibe**
"Be proud, my man.
**[04:22] Kibe**
Your dick feels the best to you,
and thus it is the best dick."
**[04:27] Kibe**
By Kibe Yoshiaki.
**[04:28] Kuri**
Huh? What the heck?
***SIGN*** "Booze and Girlfriend"
**[04:30] Kuri**
I appreciate the thought, anyway.
**[04:32] Kibe**
The pleasure all comes from compatibility.
**[04:34] Kibe**
For some people, their right hand is The One.
**[04:38] Kazuya**
*I should rethink my friendship with this guy.*
**[04:40] Kibe**
So?
**[04:41] Kibe**
How was Chizuru-san?
**[04:43] Kazuya**
What do you mean?
**[04:44] Kibe**
Don't gimme that!
**[04:46] Kibe**
I'm asking if she's good in bed.
**[04:50] Kazuya**
*It's been a whole year.*
**[04:51] Kazuya**
*I can't tell him I haven't done her.*
**[04:53] Kazuya**
P-Pretty good, yeah.
**[04:55] Kibe**
Gah! You lucky bastard!
**[04:58] Kibe**
Welp, time to die.
**[05:00] Kazuya**
Why'd you ask if it was gonna get you down?
**[05:03] Kazuya**
* Sorry, Mizuhara!*
* I ended up debasing you again!*
**[05:08] (Flashback) Chizuru**
The pickled plums were really good.
***SIGN*** The pickled plums
were really good.
**[05:11] Kuri**
What do we have next? Corporate theory?
**[05:13] Kibe**
I don't feel up for anything.
Answer the roll call for me.
**[05:16] Kazuya**
Seriously, why'd you even ask?!
**[05:18] Kibe**
Oh, yeah, Kazuya. Can you
make it to the boozer tonight?
**[05:21] Kazuya**
Boozer?
**[05:22] Kibe**
Sasa-pai's apparently gotten
close to some group lately,
**[05:26] Kibe**
and wants to have a get-together.
**[05:27] Kazuya**
Oh, sure, I guess.
**[05:29] Kibe**
Okay, that makes seven.
**[05:31] Kibe**
Kuri, tell Sasa-pai that we'll be
bringing a frickin' normie along.
**[05:35] Kuri**
Gotcha.
**[05:36] Kazuya**
*You're still holding a grudge?*
***SIGN*** Ahaha
**[05:41] Kazuya**
* Man, I should've been out on*
* a date with Mizuhara tonight!*
**[05:45] Kibe**
Anyway, see you there at 5.
***SIGN*** I'll send you
the link.
**[05:47] Kazuya**
Okay.
***SIGN*** Grill'n'Pub Gold Ship
***SIGN*** Ghost
**[05:56] Kazuya**
* Guess it's freshman-welcoming*
* season everywhere.*
**[05:59] Sasano**
The girls are all there already.
**[06:02] Kibe**
Cool.
**[06:02] Kazuya**
Huh? We're meeting up with girls?
**[06:05] Sasano**
Shut the hell up, you frickin' normie.
**[06:07] Kibe**
We all know you're happy and committed.
**[06:10] Kuri**
You're just here to liven things up.
**[06:12] Kazuya**
*I didn't say anything...*
**[06:14] Sasano**
You're, like, the foil. You frickin' normie.
**[06:17] Kibe**
Always good to have a loser
like him in the party.
**[06:20] Kuri**
Just shut up and keep up with us.
**[06:22] Kazuya**
*Mean!*
**[06:24] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I'll believe you.
**[06:26] Kazuya**
*Well, things* are *looking
up with Mizuhara and me.*
**[06:30] Kazuya**
* I can't even think about*
* dating another girl.*
**[06:34] Yoko**
Oh, hey, Sasa-pai. Over here.
**[06:36] Sasano**
Hey, Yoko-chan.
**[06:38] Yoko**
The girls are all here.
**[06:40] Kazuya**
*Huh? Where have I seen her before?*
**[06:42] Yoko**
Surprise!
**[06:44] Sasano**
Heya.
**[06:44] Kuri**
Hey.
**[06:44] Kibe**
Sup!
**[06:46] Chizuru**
Hey, you didn't tell me there'd be boys...
**[06:51] Kazuya**
*What is Mizuhara doing here?*
**[06:59] Sasano**
What's up? You two know each other?
**[07:04] Kazuya**
Oh, uh, it's not like that.
**[07:06] Kazuya**
I-I was just thinking, it's the same
people we met at the beach.
**[07:09] Yoko**
Hey, you remember us!
**[07:12] Yuki**
I'm Kawanaka.
**[07:13] Sasano**
You've got a good memory, Kazuya.
**[07:15] Kazuya**
*Too close!*
**[07:16] Kazuya**
* If I act weird here,*
* they'll think something's up!*
**[07:20] Kazuya**
Th-They don't call me the
Memorizer for nothing.
**[07:22] Sasano**
Not funny, man.
**[07:24] Kuri**
How do you two know each other?
**[07:27] Sasano**
After that beach day, we started
talking now and then at college.
**[07:30] Yoko**
And we were drinking tonight,
so I invited him.
**[07:33] Kibe**
Sounds lewd. Is that what's going on?
**[07:36] Yoko**
Huh? There's nothing lewd about it!
**[07:38] Kazuya**
*So that's why we've ended up in this mess.*
**[07:38] Sasano**
It ain't like that, man. Knock it off.
**[07:40] Yoko**
Seriously!
**[07:42] Sasano**
Four beers for the dudes.
**[07:43] Kuri**
Cool.
**[07:43] Kibe**
We don't get to choose?
**[07:45] Sasano**
And the girls? Can you legally drink?
**[07:47] Yoko**
I'm twenty, so yeah.
I'll have a matcha highball.
**[07:49] Yuki**
I'm still nineteen,
so non-alcoholic beer for me.
**[07:52] Yuki**
By the way, this girl just
turned twenty last week.
**[07:56] Yuki**
So tonight's about getting
her her first drink.
**[07:58] Chizuru**
Y-Yuki, never mind me!
**[08:01] Kuri**
What, really? Happy birthday to you!
**[08:06] Yuki**
Yeah, really!
**[08:07] All**
Congrats on adulthood.
**[08:10] Sasano**
So you can drink. What'll you have?
**[08:13] Chizuru**
G... Grapefruit sour.
**[08:17] Sasano**
Nice, love that barely legal choice.
**[08:19] Sasano**
Ding-dong time! Hit that ding-dong UFO!
**[08:23] Kibe**
You sure love making that joke.
**[08:26] Kazuya**
*What do I do here?*
***SIGN*** I took off
my coat...
**[08:28] Kazuya**
* If I say I'm leaving,*
* they'll think something's up.*
***SIGN*** and sat down...
**[08:31] Yoko**
I took this on that beach trip!
**[08:32] Kazuya**
* Besides, I can't leave Mizuhara all alone in*
* this war zone. Who knows what'll happen?*
**[08:33] Sasano**
Damn, that looks good.
**[08:34] Kuri**
Oh, you're a classic lit major?
**[08:37] Kuri**
Those classes are murder.
**[08:44] Sign**
SWEAT
**[08:48] Kuri**
Second-year in business
administration at Nerima U,
**[08:50] Kuri**
Kuribayashi Shun!
**[08:51] Kuri**
My favorite things are porn star
Ume Miharu's dirty, dirty areolas!
**[08:55] Kuri**
Bottoms up, here I go!
***SIGN*** Glug Glug Glug
***SIGN*** Laugh
**[08:59] All**
Yay!
***SIGN*** Yay
**[09:00] Yoko**
Nobody asked!
***SIGN*** Nobody asked
***SIGN*** Sip
Sip
**[09:01] Kazuya**
*People are getting drunk, I think.*
**[09:04] Kazuya**
*Kill their perception!*
**[09:05] Kazuya**
*Do your best, alcohol!*
**[09:07] Kazuya**
*And Mizuhara?*
***SIGN*** Hot
Umeshu
**[09:12] Kazuya**
*She's fogging up her glasses!*
***SIGN*** It's not gonna help much, y'know...
**[09:16] Kazuya**
* But man, what an incredible*
* disguise, as always.*
**[09:19] Kazuya**
*She's changed her makeup.*
**[09:21] Kazuya**
* She looks so plain, you wouldn't believe*
* her "girlfriend" mode was actually her.*
**[09:24] Kazuya**
*Nobody can figure her out.*
**[09:26] Sasano**
You're so quiet, Ichinose-san.
**[09:30] Chizuru**
Not particularly, no.
**[09:32] Yoko**
No, really. She's so shy!
**[09:36] Yoko**
A real stick in the mud, too!
**[09:38] Yuki**
Yeah, yeah.
**[09:40] Yoko**
She'd never drink it up with boys
unless she was tricked into it.
**[09:44] Chizuru**
H-Hey...
**[09:45] Yoko**
And there've never been any
signs of blossoming romance.
**[09:47] Kibe**
What? Really?
***SIGN*** Sip Sip
**[09:49] Kazuya**
* She's got around a hundred*
* boyfriends, though.*
**[09:52] Kuri**
So, is she a vir—
**[09:53] Sasano**
Shut up!
**[09:54] Yoko**
It's such a shame,
**[09:56] Yoko**
'cause she's so stacked.
**[10:01] Chizuru**
Hey!
**[10:02] Chizuru**
You're drunk, Yoko!
**[10:04] Yoko**
What's the big deal?
Doesn't cost you anything, you know.
**[10:07] Kibe**
The fries with molten cheese look so good...
**[10:10] Kuri**
Oh, the LN I'm reading just got updated.
**[10:12] Sasano**
One, two, three, four...
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
**[10:15] Kazuya**
*Did she just fondle Mizuhara's boo—*
***SIGN*** Glug Glug
**[10:23] Yuki**
But Chizuru said she had plans last Christmas.
**[10:27] Chizuru**
I-I was just meeting my grandma.
**[10:30] Yoko**
Huh? It wasn't a boy?
**[10:33] Yoko**
Shucks.
**[10:35] Kibe**
Huh? "Chizuru"-san?
**[10:37] Kibe**
Oh, so your name's Chizuru?
**[10:40] Kazuya**
*Uh-oh!*
**[10:42] Kibe**
She's got the same name as your girlfriend.
**[10:43] Kazuya**
Did you go get your luck purified?
**[10:45] Kibe**
Huh? My luck?
**[10:46] Kazuya**
Yeah, did you go?
**[10:50] Kazuya**
Did you go get your luck purified?
**[10:51] Kibe**
Way to destroy the convo, dude.
How many times are you gonna ask?
**[10:55] Kibe**
And where did that even come from?
**[10:58] Kazuya**
Shut up! I'm asking if you
got your luck purified!
**[11:01] Kibe**
I did! Two whole years ago!
**[11:04] Yoko**
What? You have a girlfriend?
**[11:06] Yuki**
What's she like?
**[11:07] Kazuya**
*Yikes! They're not stopping!*
**[11:10] Kibe**
Get this. She's drop-dead gorgeous.
**[11:13] Sasano**
I'd never seen a girl that pretty before.
**[11:16] Kibe**
And she's pure and refined.
**[11:19] Kibe**
Classy and real approachable.
**[11:21] Sasano**
Yeah, the kinda gal who
makes her man look great.
**[11:24] Kibe**
Truly the ideal girlfriend.
**[11:27] Sasano**
She's way too good for Kazuya.
**[11:29] Kazuya**
*I dunno what kinda face I should be making!*
**[11:31] Yoko**
Huh... Girls like that really exist, huh?
**[11:34] Yuki**
I'm so envious.
**[11:36] Kazuya**
G-Gee, thanks.
**[11:39] Kibe**
Come to think of it, didn't you say
Chizuru-san's birthday was last week, too?
**[11:44] Yuki**
Huh, wow!
**[11:46] Yoko**
Talk about coincidence!
**[11:49] Yuki**
Did you get her something?
**[11:51] Kazuya**
W-Well, yeah.
**[11:53] Yuki**
What'd you get her?
**[11:54] Kazuya**
Wh-What does it matter?
**[11:56] Sasano**
It matters, damn it! Die, normie!
**[11:58] Kazuya**
*Please end already!*
**[12:03] Yuki**
Normie, huh... The polar opposite of Chizuru.
**[12:07] Chizuru**
I-I guess.
**[12:08] Chizuru**
Why are you even drunk, Yuki?
**[12:11] Yuki**
Dunno... The mood, maybe?
**[12:14] Yuki**
But you know what? Chizuru without glasses...
**[12:17] Yuki**
is a real cutie, too!
**[12:21] Kazuya**
*Wha?!*
**[12:22] Kibe**
Huh?
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Alcohol is
for adults only!
**[12:31] Kazuya**
*Her glasses are off...*
**[12:33] Kazuya**
*Meaning she's basically Mizuhara Chizuru now.*
**[12:37] Kazuya**
*Busted! Ichinose's been exposed!*
**[12:40] Kuri**
She...
**[12:42] Kuri**
She sure is!
**[12:44] Sasano**
Huh? Minase Suzu?
**[12:46] Sasano**
Are you Minase Suzu?
**[12:47] Yoko**
I keep telling her to switch to contacts.
**[12:48] Sasano**
Do the booze ad thing!
**[12:52] Kazuya**
*They're all smashed.*
**[12:55] Kazuya**
*Zero vision.*
**[12:57] Kuri**
But I can't believe she hid
her face. That's so funny.
**[13:01] Chizuru**
G-Give them back!
**[13:02] Yuki**
Come on, I was making you look good!
**[13:05] Kibe**
Hold up.
**[13:06] Kibe**
Minase Suzu? No way.
**[13:08] Kibe**
You are...
**[13:09] Kazuya**
K... Kibe?!
**[13:11] Kibe**
Kawabe Minami?
**[13:14] Kazuya**
*He's plastered, too!*
**[13:16] Kazuya**
*I'm so glad they're all dumbasses!*
***SIGN*** Bwahahah
***SIGN*** Canned grapes
(Don't try this at home)
**[13:20] Kazuya**
*But this boozer's just getting started.*
**[13:22] Kazuya**
* Everyone's losing their inhibitions...*
* There's no telling what'll happen!*
***SIGN*** Oh, well.
Can just use your
cardigan to wipe
**[13:25] Sasano**
Hey, can I break your glasses?
**[13:26] Kazuya**
*Boozer chaos! Expect the unexpected!*
**[13:27] Kuri**
What? Of course not.
**[13:29] Sasano**
Please! Just the left lens.
**[13:31] Kuri**
That doesn't make it any better.
**[13:31] Kazuya**
*We gotta get through this somehow!*
**[13:36] Kuri**
Bamboo shoot drinking game!
**[13:39] Kazuya**
*Wha?! What's he trying to start?!*
**[13:42] Sasa;Kibe**
Nice!
**[13:43] Yokoyuki**
Yay!
**[13:46] Kazuya**
W-Wait. Calm down.
**[13:47] Kuri**
Bamboo shoot! Bamboo shoot!
**[13:49] Sasa;Kibe;Yoko;Yuki**
Bamboo sprouty!
**[13:51] Kazuya**
*So forced!*
**[13:52] Kuri**
One sprouty!
**[13:53] Yoko**
Instant!
***SIGN*** Silence
**[14:00] Yuki**
Two sprouty.
**[14:00] Chizuru**
Two...
***SIGN*** Flinch
**[14:01] Kuri**
Okay, Chizuru-san overlapped!
**[14:04] Yoko**
Kawanaka and Ichinose are out!
**[14:06] Yuki**
Come on, Chizuru.
**[14:07] Chizuru**
Sorry.
**[14:08] Sasano**
Okay, then.
**[14:10] Sasano**
Yuki-chan, Chizuru-chan,
**[14:12] Kazuya**
*What? A bottoms up call?!*
**[14:12] Sasano**
ride that wave!
**[14:13] Yoko**
The girl next to you...
**[14:15] Kuri;Kibe**
...ride that wave!
**[14:17] Sasano**
Yuki-chan, Yuki-chan...
***SIGN*** Cola
**[14:17] Yuki**
Aw, come on.
**[14:19] Kuri;Kibe;Yoko**
...ride that wave!
**[14:20] Sasano**
Yuki-chan, Yuki-chan...
**[14:22] Kuri;Kibe;Yoko**
...ride that wave!
**[14:24] Sasano**
Chizuru-chan, Chizuru-chan...
**[14:26] Kuri;Kibe;Yoko**
...ride that wave!
**[14:26] Kazuya**
*She's got no choice but to drink...*
**[14:28] Sasano**
Chizuru-chan! Chizuru-chan!
**[14:30] Kuri;Kibe;Yoko**
Ride that wave!
***SIGN*** GULP
**[14:35] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara...*
**[14:38] Kazuya**
*She's drinking...*
**[14:41] Kazuya**
*Trying not to ruin the mood.*
**[14:43] Kazuya**
* Even though these guys*
* are basically trolling,*
**[14:47] Kazuya**
*she's trying her best!*
**[14:52] Kazuya**
*Sh-She gulped it all down!*
**[14:54] Sasano**
Way to go, Chizuru-chan!
**[14:56] Sasano**
Okay, on to the next one!
**[14:58] Sasano**
Get us six more beers!
**[15:00] Kibe**
Gotcha.
**[15:01] Kazuya**
*Hold it. This tempo isn't good.*
**[15:04] Kazuya**
* If this keeps up, even Mizuhara*
* won't be able to remain in control!*
**[15:09] Kazuya**
* Besides, who makes a newcomer*
* to booze chug their drink?!*
**[15:12] Sasakuri**
Bamboo shoot! Bamboo shoot!
***SIGN*** These pieces of trash
**[15:14] Sasakuri**
Bamboo sprouty!
**[15:15] Kazuya**
*Screw it. I've got no choice.*
**[15:16] Yoko**
One sprouty!
**[15:17] Kazuya**
One spro—
**[15:19] Sasano**
Kazuya overlapped!
**[15:21] Yoko**
But he clearly started after me.
**[15:25] Kuri**
You start late and still overlap?
How clumsy are you, man?!
**[15:28] Kazuya**
Aw, man, I screwed up!
**[15:32] Sasano**
Drink up!
**[15:33] Kazuya**
Shit!
**[15:34] Kuri;Yoko**
Be a man!
**[15:37] Sasano**
Next!
**[15:38] Sasano**
Bamboo shoot! Bamboo shoot!
**[15:39] Kuri;Kibe;Yoko;Yuki**
Bamboo sprouty!
**[15:42] Kibe**
Two sprou... ty.
**[15:42] Kazuya**
Two sprouty!
**[15:44] Sasano**
Kazuya again?
**[15:46] Yoko**
Yay!
**[15:47] Kibe**
Quit cramping my style, you oaf!
**[15:50] Kazuya**
Right back at ya!
**[15:56] Kazuya**
Why always me?
**[15:57] Yuki**
Kazuya-kun's so funny!
**[15:59] Kuri**
Three sprouty!
**[16:00] Kazuya**
Three spr—
**[16:01] Sasano**
Okay, Kazuya's out again.
**[16:03] Kazuya**
Gah! Why?!
**[16:05] Yoko**
Three in a row!
**[16:07] Kibe**
Just get it over with and
drink for the next round, too.
**[16:10] Kazuya**
Why?!
***SIGN*** Laugh Laugh
**[16:11] Kibe**
I've never seen anyone
be so bad at this game!
**[16:15] Yuki**
Kazuya-kun, you're such a klutz.
**[16:17] Kazuya**
Fine! I just gotta drink, right?
**[16:19] Sasano**
Kazuya-kun! Kazuya-kun!
**[16:21] Kur;Ikibe;Yoko;Yuki**
Ride that wave!
**[16:23] Sasano**
Kazuya-kun! Kazuya-kun!
**[16:24] Kuri;Kibe;Yoko;Yuki**
Ride that wave!
**[16:27] Yoko**
We'll be heading out, then.
**[16:29] Kuri**
What? Don't go!
**[16:32] Yuki**
We have last trains to catch.
**[16:33] Sasano**
We'll be hitting up another joint.
**[16:35] Sasano**
*A cabaret club!*
**[16:36] Kuri**
How about you, Kazuya?
**[16:38] Kuri**
*A girls bar!*
**[16:39] Kazuya**
I'm going home.
**[16:40] Sasa;Kuri**
What? You wet blanket!
**[16:43] Kazuya**
*I really can't drink any more.*
**[16:46] Kibe**
You coming along?
**[16:47] Sasano**
Hey, that's a pole.
**[16:50] Yuki**
Come on, Chizuru!
**[16:55] Kazuya**
*Yikes. I feel sick.*
**[16:58] Kazuya**
*I was fine a minute ago,*
**[17:01] Kazuya**
*but the booze is getting to me now.*
**[17:04] Kazuya**
*Something similar happened before, didn't it?*
**[17:08] Kazuya**
*I'm always causing Mizuhara so much trouble.*
**[17:13] Kazuya**
*She must be so mad...*
**[17:19] Kazuya**
*Shit... This is bad news.*
**[17:23] Kazuya**
*Ow!*
**[17:25] Kazuya**
*My body's so heavy!*
**[17:28] Kazuya**
*This is not looking good.*
**[17:43] Chizuru**
Come on, keep it together.
**[17:48] Chizuru**
Hey!
**[17:52] Chizuru**
Are you okay?!
**[17:55] Kazuya**
I'm fine, I'm fine.
**[17:57] Chizuru**
Are you sure?!
**[17:58] Chizuru**
You're bleeding.
**[18:01] Chizuru**
Don't wipe it on your sleeve.
It'll leave a stain.
**[18:04] Kazuya**
*I'm so pathetic!*
**[18:06] Kazuya**
* I couldn't even make it home*
* without Mizuhara's help!*
**[18:11] Kazuya**
*She already went through hell at that boozer,*
**[18:14] Kazuya**
* and here I am making things*
* worse for her again...*
**[18:18] Kazuya**
*I wanna die.*
**[18:20] Kazuya**
*But my body won't move.*
**[18:24] Chizuru**
Okay.
**[18:25] Chizuru**
Give me your key.
**[18:27] Kazuya**
I'm fine.
**[18:29] Kazuya**
*I gotta stop being a nuisance.*
**[18:31] Chizuru**
Really? Are you sure?
**[18:34] Kazuya**
Yeah.
**[18:35] Kazuya**
You should go and take a bath or something...
**[18:40] Kazuya**
H-Huh?
**[18:41] Kazuya**
Was the keyhole always this small?
**[18:45] Kazuya**
Wait, why's there more than one?
**[18:51] Chizuru**
There.
**[18:52] Kazuya**
Th-Thanks.
**[18:56] Chizuru**
Sheesh. I'll leave the key here.
**[18:59] Kazuya**
*Wait, Mizuhara's in my apartment again.*
**[19:03] Chizuru**
Your place is always such a mess.
**[19:06] Kazuya**
* The girl I like is in my apartment*
* after a night out drinking.*
**[19:10] Kazuya**
* In a rom-com, this would*
* be the perfect situation!*
**[19:19] Kazuya**
*Damn, she smells nice.*
**[19:23] Kazuya**
*Is that soap?*
**[19:26] Kazuya**
*Crap, I'm always so conscious of Mizuhara*
***SIGN*** We've got class tomorrow,
so I need to sleep
**[19:30] Kazuya**
* that she even looks pretty*
* to me as Ichinose.*
**[19:34] Kazuya**
*Uh-oh. I've got bigger problems.*
***SIGN*** I'm back here again...
**[19:49] Chizuru**
Hey, are you okay?
**[19:53] Kazuya**
I-I'm okay! I'm fine, really!
**[19:55] Kazuya**
You should go sleep.
**[19:57] Chizuru**
You know I can't leave you like this.
**[20:01] Kazuya**
Seriously, I'm fine.
**[20:02] Kazuya**
Seriously!
**[20:06] Kazuya**
*I'm causing problems for her again!*
**[20:09] Chizuru**
For heaven's sake... You drank too much.
**[20:14] Chizuru**
The drinking game stuff
was on purpose, right?
**[20:18] Kazuya**
Wh-What are you talking about?
**[20:20] Chizuru**
I'm actually surprised the
rest of them didn't catch on.
**[20:23] Chizuru**
You kept losing.
**[20:25] Kazuya**
Anyway, you hold your alcohol well, huh?
**[20:28] Kazuya**
You're pretty much sober.
**[20:30] Chizuru**
Who knows? I can't tell.
**[20:33] Kazuya**
Should you really have helped me?
Weren't the others nearby?
**[20:37] Chizuru**
We split up immediately,
so I'm sure it was fine.
**[20:41] Chizuru**
Okay, I'm going to go.
**[20:44] Chizuru**
Remember, the best way to avoid a
hangover is to drink lots of water.
**[20:47] Kazuya**
I just thought...
**[20:50] Kazuya**
I'm always causing trouble for Mizuhara...
**[20:56] Kazuya**
So I should at least look out for
Ichinose, even if it kills me.
**[21:04] Kazuya**
*Ugh! I feel so sick!*
**[21:12] Kazuya**
Wha? Mizuhara?
**[21:14] Kazuya**
D-Don't worry about me!
**[21:16] Kazuya**
I'm all stinky and gross.
**[21:17] Kazuya**
I'll just keep it within the...
**[21:18] Chizuru**
Shut up.
**[21:23] Chizuru**
Don't try to bluff your way out of this.
**[21:56] Chizuru**
No... wait!
**[21:57] Chizuru**
What are you doing? I'll smack you...
**[22:07] Kazuya**
* So I should at least look out for*
* Ichinose, even if it kills me.*
**[22:20] Chizuru**
Sheesh.
**[22:21] Chizuru**
No booze for you for a while.
**[23:57] Kazuya**
Ugh. I wanna die.
**[23:59] Chizuru**
Not surprising, after how much you drank.
**[24:00] Kibe**
You're pathetic, Kazu-chin!
**[24:02] Kibe**
Kuri and I actually hit up another
place after that, you know.
**[24:05] Kazuya**
Where did you go?
**[24:06] Kibe**
I can't say it out loud.
**[24:07] Kibe**
But once I got home, I did a bamboo
shoot going off the good memories!
**[24:11] Kibe**
No, it was actually three bamboo shoots!
**[24:13] Kazuya**
That's my Kibe! You're an inspiration!
**[24:16] Chizura**
No, just desperation.
**[24:17] Chizuru**
Anyway, next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:19] Kibe**
"Ex and...
**[24:20] Kazuya**
...Girlfriend."
**[24:21] Kibe**
O sad virgin, caught between two beauties.
***SIGN*** "Ex and Girlfriend"
**[24:24] Kazuya**
How many shoots are you
gonna let off tonight?
# E19 - Ex and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GD9UVJ9W8/ex-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Sick
***SIGN*** Ache
***SIGN*** Sick
**[00:05] Kazuya**
My head's... killing me!
***SIGN*** Ache
***SIGN*** Sick
***SIGN*** Where are my
phone and wallet?
**[00:09] Kazuya**
What is this, Hell on Earth?
***SIGN*** Thanks for everything, Mom.
***SIGN*** It's the
apocalypse.
***SIGN*** I can't move
an inch...
***SIGN*** Soul
**[00:12] Kazuya**
I've never had a hangover this bad before!
***SIGN*** There's bad energy
in the air.
***SIGN*** Grew up watching
Glitter Force
**[00:17] Kazuya**
* I don't remember anything after*
* the fifth bamboo shooty.*
**[00:25] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Don't try to bluff your way out of this.
**[00:28] Kazuya**
* Why do I get the feeling*
* Mizuhara was over at my place?*
**[00:33] Kazuya**
*What's with these fragmented happy memories?*
***SIGN*** Sick
***SIGN*** Ache
**[00:37] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara took care... of me?*
***SIGN*** Would she ever
do that!?
**[00:41] Kazuya**
*I must've been dreaming.*
**[00:44] Kazuya**
*Hmm?*
**[00:48] Kazuya**
*A group invite?*
***SIGN*** Team Gold Ship
***SIGN*** Sasano invited you to join.
**[00:50] Kazuya**
*Oh, from last night.*
**[00:53] Kazuya**
*Wow, they're talking a bunch.*
***SIGN*** That was so much fun!
***SIGN*** Sasano
***SIGN*** Wanna drink again-no-jutsu.
***SIGN*** Kawanaka
***SIGN*** I see a ninja!
***SIGN*** I'm so hungover
***SIGN*** Pant
**[00:58] Kazuya**
* Hold up! Last night's group?*
* Does that mean...*
***SIGN*** Pant
***SIGN*** Pant
***SIGN*** Pant
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
**[01:08] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's...*
***SIGN*** meow
**[01:10] Kazuya**
*private contact?!*
***SIGN*** Mizuhara Memo
***SIGN*** I had so much fun today!
See you soon. Bye-bye!
***SIGN*** Bye-bye!
***SIGN*** What are you wearing today?
°pant°
**[01:13] Narrator**
Let me explain!
**[01:15] Narrator**
The "Mizuhara Chizuru"
contact info he already had
**[01:17] Narrator**
is a rental girlfriend account
that Diamond created.
**[01:22] Narrator**
That means the agency checks it, too,
**[01:25] Narrator**
and if he tried to send her private
messages without any bookings,
**[01:27] Narrator**
it'd be considered a breach
of the terms of service.
**[01:30] Narrator**
A bunch of scary people would visit him,
and he'd be in all sorts of trouble.
**[01:33] Chizuru**
You guys be careful on social media, too!
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
**[01:37] Kazuya**
*I'm in!*
**[01:39] Kazuya**
*I'm in, somehow!*
**[01:41] Kazuya**
*What is that? A cat?*
**[01:44] Kazuya**
*Why does it look so cute to me?*
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
***SIGN*** Forgot all about the hangover
**[01:47] Kazuya**
*Is that Mizuhara's shadow? Cute!*
***SIGN*** W
o
o
h
o
o
***SIGN*** Every guy has gone through this at least once
**[01:50] Kazuya**
*Wait, can I really look at this?*
***SIGN*** Add friend
**[01:53] Kazuya**
* Could I take this chance*
* to add her as a friend?*
**[01:58] Kazuya**
*No, hang on.*
**[01:59] Kazuya**
*Wouldn't she get a request?*
**[02:01] Chizuru**
Uh, wha? Die.
***SIGN*** Decline
***SIGN*** BEEP
**[02:03] Kazuya**
*Gah! Anything but that!*
**[02:07] Kazuya**
* Besides, I may have caused her*
* all kinds of trouble last night.*
**[02:10] Kazuya**
*I can't be aggressive here.*
***SIGN*** Add friend
***SIGN*** Tremble
***SIGN*** Tremble
***SIGN*** plonk
**[02:21] Kazuya**
I can't do it.
**[02:22] Kazuya**
"Friend"? It's way too scary.
**[02:29] Kazuya**
* Ugh. All that squirming made*
* my head hurt even more.*
***SIGN*** Sway Sway
**[02:33] Kazuya**
* A mandatory class? Now?*
* Are you trying to kill me?*
**[02:37] Kibe**
Boo!
***SIGN*** Boo
**[02:39] Sasano**
Yo, Green Man.
**[02:42] Yoko**
He looks more blue than green to me.
**[02:45] Yuki**
You look like a ghost.
**[02:47] Kazuya**
R... Rawr.
***SIGN*** Gloom
**[02:49] Kazuya**
*It's last night's group.*
**[02:50] Sasano**
Your hangover all right?
**[02:52] Kazuya**
Far from it.
**[02:53] Yoko**
Duh, after how much you drank.
**[02:55] Kazuya**
*Where's Mizuhara? Is she here?*
**[02:57] Sasano**
Oh, yeah, where's Chizuru-chan?
***SIGN*** Flinch
**[03:00] Sign**
She gets so
hung up over
that stuff.
**[03:00] Yoko**
She's running solo today.
**[03:02] Yoko**
She's still mad at me for
inviting boys to the pub.
**[03:06] Kazuya**
*She's... mad?*
**[03:10] Kazuya**
*Well, yeah.*
***SIGN*** flinch
**[03:12] Kazuya**
* Her secret may have stayed hidden,*
* but that was an awful boozer.*
**[03:16] Sasano**
You guys gonna be okay? Sorry about that.
**[03:16] Kazuya**
*She's mad... She's mad, huh?*
**[03:18] Yoko**
Don't worry about it. She's always like that.
**[03:21] Kazuya**
*So it really was a dream?*
**[03:24] Kazuya**
* I made her mad and then had*
* such a convenient dream...*
**[03:27] Kazuya**
*I'm such a piece of trash.*
**[03:31] Guy1**
Seriously.
***SIGN*** Sparkle
***SIGN*** Sparkle
***SIGN*** Ahahaha
***SIGN*** Hahaha
**[03:32] Guy2**
For real?
***SIGN*** Life is
***SIGN*** all about
fish food pellets.
***SIGN*** Sick
***SIGN*** Ache
***SIGN*** I'm so done...
**[03:38] Kazuya**
My head hurts so much...
***SIGN*** Sick
***SIGN*** Ache
**[03:41] Kazuya**
*It's gotten worse 'cause I pushed myself.*
***SIGN*** I remember nothing
about the class...
**[03:44] Kazuya**
*This ain't going away until tomorrow.*
***SIGN*** Fish food?
No, I can't...!!
**[03:48] Kazuya**
*If I had a girlfriend right about now,*
**[03:51] Kazuya**
*would she take care of me all nicely?*
***SIGN*** What are you
fantasizing about?
**[03:55] Kazuya**
A-Anyway, I gotta hydrate.
***SIGN*** Take a good look
at reality, man.
***SIGN*** Drunkard!
***SIGN*** Drunkard!
**[04:17] Kazuya**
It wasn't a dream...
**[04:21] Kazuya**
*God! Which is it?!*
**[04:23] Kazuya**
*What even is the truth?!*
**[04:25] Kazuya**
*I can't ask Mizuhara!*
**[04:27] Kazuya**
*Why don't I remember anything?!*
***SIGN*** Kinoshita Kazuya
***SIGN*** Add friend
***SIGN*** Block
***SIGN*** Add friend
***SIGN*** Plonk
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
***SIGN*** "Ex and Girlfriend"
***SIGN*** Staaare
**[06:19] Ruka**
*Stare...*
***SIGN*** Staaare
**[06:21] Ruka**
*Stare...*
**[06:23] Kazuya**
Why have you been staring at me?
**[06:27] Ruka**
Don't you have something to say to me?
***SIGN*** Standing
***SIGN*** By
**[06:31] Kazuya**
Huh? Something to say?
**[06:33] Ruka**
I figured it was about time
you made up your mind.
**[06:36] Kazuya**
My mind? About what?
**[06:40] Kazuya**
Ow!
***SIGN*** Eek
**[06:40] Ruka**
Don't make me spell it out!
**[06:43] Kazuya**
What is it?!
**[06:44] Ruka**
The rest of the convo... from back then.
**[06:50] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Bear with me, Ruka-chan!
**[06:52] (Flashback) Kazuya**
There's something I need to say.
**[06:55] Kazuya**
R-Right...
**[06:57] Ruka**
I mean, surely Chizuru-san
***SIGN*** It's here.
***SIGN*** My time
has come...!!
**[07:00] Ruka**
won't come between us after we
spent a passionate night together!
**[07:05] Ruka**
So it's only a matter of time before
you decide to go out with me for real!
**[07:12] Kazuya**
Oh, that turned out okay.
**[07:15] Ruka**
What?! No way!
**[07:16] Ruka**
Was she still asleep?
**[07:18] Ruka**
Did she not hear it?!
**[07:20] Kazuya**
Nah, she just believed me.
**[07:22] Ruka**
What?! She *believed* you?!
**[07:25] Ruka**
She believed that nothing happened,
even though I spent the night at your place?
**[07:30] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah, though she took some convincing.
**[07:33] Ruka**
Lies! There's no way!
**[07:35] Ruka**
You should really tell her the truth!
**[07:39] Kazuya**
The truth is that nothing happened!
***SIGN*** Crazy
**[07:41] Ruka**
*It can't be...*
**[07:43] Ruka**
* Despite the undeniable fact that I stayed*
* over, she believed in his innocence?*
**[07:47] Ruka**
*In Kazuya-kun, of all people?*
**[07:49] Ruka**
*Those two have clearly gotten closer!*
***SIGN*** Dazed
**[07:53] Ruka**
*Then I know what I must do!*
**[07:57] Ruka**
Wait, I'm not done.
**[07:59] Kazuya**
Customer is king.
**[08:01] Kazuya**
Welcome...
**[08:06] Mami**
Oh, hello, Kazu-kun!
**[08:15] Kazuya**
M... Mami-chan...
***SIGN*** Sweat
**[08:18] Kazuya**
*Why is Mami-chan here?*
**[08:19] Kazuya**
*Just bad luck?*
**[08:20] Kazuya**
*No, that can't be.*
**[08:22] Kazuya**
* Did she hear from someone*
* that I was working here?*
**[08:26] Kazuya**
S-Solo karaoke? Do you do this often?
**[08:28] Mami**
I'm here to finish up my report.
Using this as my study room.
***SIGN*** PC
**[08:32] Kazuya**
R-Report? I see.
**[08:35] Mami**
I heard from Kibe-chan
that you got a job here.
**[08:38] Mami**
And I happened to be in the area,
so I figured I'd stop by and mess with you.
**[08:41] Mami**
Just kidding!
**[08:43] Kazuya**
*Kibe! I knew it!*
**[08:43] Kazuya**
Please don't.
**[08:46] Mami**
I've actually been here before.
**[08:49] Mami**
It was with a friend, though.
**[08:52] Kazuya**
*I know! I know all about it!*
**[08:54] Kazuya**
*But I can't say I watched it all!*
**[08:57] Mami**
Okay, two hours in a Joyfound room.
I might extend.
**[09:00] Kazuya**
In that case, we have free time plans, too.
**[09:03] Ruka**
Kazuya-kun, do you know her?
**[09:08] Kazuya**
*Oh, crap!*
***SIGN*** Technically
Current
GF
**[09:09] Kazuya**
* I feel like letting her talk to*
* Ruka-chan is a really bad idea!*
**[09:13] Kazuya**
Huh? Y-Yeah, we go to the
same college. Same year.
**[09:17] Mami**
Wow, what a cutie!
**[09:19] Kazuya**
*Crap, she took the bait!*
**[09:22] Mami**
Are you in school?
**[09:22] Kazuya**
*I shouldn't let them talk too much!*
**[09:23] Ruka**
Yes, I am.
**[09:25] Kazuya**
O-Okay, let me take me to your room.
We're busy and all.
**[09:28] Mami**
Oh, sure.
**[09:29] Ruka**
Huh? But there's hardly anyone here.
**[09:33] Kazuya**
This way, this way.
**[09:34] Mami**
Coming.
**[09:38] Mami**
Seriously, good on you for working.
**[09:40] Kazuya**
It's no big deal. I'm just part-time, anyway.
**[09:43] Mami**
Wow, I could never stick with it.
**[09:46] Mami**
You're trying to grow up,
aren't you, Kazu-kun?
**[09:50] Kazuya**
Come on. You're no different.
**[09:52] Kazuya**
You're plugging away at college.
**[09:54] Ruka**
*Ka...*
***SIGN*** RUMBLE
**[09:56] Ruka**
*Kazu-kun?!*
**[10:00] Kazuya**
Here you go.
Your glass for unlimited drinks.
**[10:02] Mami**
Thanks, and sorry about this.
**[10:05] Mami**
I got part of this done back home,
but I kept getting lazy.
**[10:09] Kazuya**
Oh, your report? It's no problem at all.
**[10:13] Kazuya**
*Thank God they didn't interact much.*
**[10:16] Kazuya**
* Who knows what'd happen if Mami-chan*
* and Ruka-chan went at it for real?*
**[10:21] Mami**
We went to karaoke together twice, didn't we?
**[10:25] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[10:26] Kazuya**
* Back then, I was losing my mind at being*
* alone in a room with her for the first time*
**[10:29] Mami**
Wow, you're way off-key.
***SIGN*** A
h
a
h
a
**[10:31] Kazuya**
*and was desperately trying to hide it.*
**[10:35] Ruka**
*Stare...*
***SIGN*** Staaare
***SIGN*** JOLT
**[10:38] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan?!
***SIGN*** Busted
**[10:41] Kazuya**
*Why'd she follow us?*
**[10:43] Kazuya**
*Wait, did she hear all that?!*
**[10:46] Kazuya**
Wh-What's up?
**[10:48] Kazuya**
I'm not slacking off or anything.
I brought her order.
**[10:50] Ruka**
No, it's not about that.
**[10:53] Kazuya**
Th-Then what's the problem?
If something happened,
**[10:56] Kazuya**
we can talk outside...
***SIGN*** Staaare
**[10:59] Ruka**
*Stare...*
***SIGN*** Sweat
**[11:08] Ruka**
So, what kind of relationship do you two have?
**[11:14] Kazuya**
*Eek! She really does suspect something!*
**[11:17] Kazuya**
Whoa, where did that come from?
**[11:18] Kazuya**
*Nope! She can't know the truth!*
**[11:21] Kazuya**
*This is one explosive situation!*
**[11:24] Mami**
What kind? Just normal classmates.
**[11:29] Mami**
Right, Kazu-kun?
**[11:31] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah, right.
**[11:34] Kazuya**
C-Come on, Ruka-chan.
You're being rude to our customer.
**[11:38] Mami**
Why do you ask, though?
**[11:41] Mami**
Wait, I got it!
**[11:43] Mami**
Do you like Kazu-kun, Ribbons?
**[11:46] Mami**
You're such a playboy.
**[11:49] Ruka**
Well, no, it's more than that.
**[11:51] Ruka**
I'm his—
**[12:00] Mami**
Kazu-kun? What was that?
**[12:03] Kazuya**
Never mind!
**[12:04] Kazuya**
Our boss banned her from chatting!
**[12:07] Ruka**
*Why, Kazuya-kun?*
**[12:09] Ruka**
*Why are you hiding it?*
**[12:11] Ruka**
*Because we're at work?*
**[12:12] Ruka**
*But he's panicking too much for that.*
**[12:15] Ruka**
*And then there's what I heard earlier!*
**[12:18] (Flashback) Mami**
We went to karaoke together twice, didn't we?
**[12:22] Ruka**
*Now I remember...*
**[12:23] Ruka**
* He said he turned to Chizuru-san*
* after being dumped by his ex.*
**[12:28] Ruka**
*His ex!*
**[12:30] Ruka**
*It's her! She's his ex!*
**[12:33] Ruka**
*If she is, then what is all this?*
**[12:35] Ruka**
*That attitude! Those eyes!*
**[12:37] Ruka**
*And asking if I like him!*
**[12:39] Sign**
And calling me "Ribbons"
**[12:40] Ruka**
*In that case, what's her deal?!*
**[12:42] Ruka**
*She's acting like Kazuya-kun is still hers!*
**[12:46] Ruka**
*Wait, is he hiding it because she's his ex?*
**[12:49] Ruka**
*Is he still into her, then?*
**[12:52] Ruka**
* Even if he's not, she's still the*
* only girl he's actually dated!*
**[12:58] Ruka**
*So I'm...*
**[13:00] Ruka**
*in third place?!*
***SIGN*** Likes her
***SIGN*** Just
dating her
***SIGN*** Liked her
**[13:03] Ruka**
*No! I can't accept that!*
**[13:06] Kazuya**
A-Anyway, let's talk outside.
***SIGN*** Clack
**[13:12] Ruka**
We're dating!
**[13:14] Ruka**
I'm Kazuya-kun's girlfriend!
**[13:19] Mami**
"Girlfriend"?
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
**[13:25] Kazuya**
*God, just kill me.*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Wha?
**[13:29] Mami**
"Girlfriend"? Really?
**[13:32] Kazuya**
C-Calm down, Ruka-chan!
**[13:35] Kazuya**
I-It's not like that, Mami-chan.
**[13:36] Kazuya**
I can explain.
**[13:40] Ruka**
Yes, really!
**[13:42] Ruka**
You're his ex, aren't you?
**[13:44] Ruka**
Too bad for you! I'm his girlfriend now!
**[13:48] Ruka**
Which means Kazuya-kun belongs to me now!
**[13:52] Kazuya**
Hey, Ruka-chan! What are you even saying?!
**[13:54] Ruka**
Also, I think you have the
wrong idea about something!
**[13:57] Ruka**
Acting all cool because you're his ex...
**[13:59] Ruka**
What, you think you're special to him
because you were his first? Are you serious?!
**[14:04] Ruka**
Sure, he leers at every cute girl
he sees, so he may seem easy!
**[14:08] Kazuya**
Hey, that's not...
***SIGN*** Not
wrong...
**[14:10] Ruka**
But he's not hung up on you
anymore! Not in the least!
**[14:15] Ruka**
Seriously, what's your deal?!
**[14:17] Ruka**
You show up at your ex's workplace?
**[14:20] Ruka**
You're the one who can't let him go, huh?
**[14:22] Kazuya**
Stop, Ruka-chan! You can't say that!
**[14:25] Ruka**
Sucks to be you!
**[14:26] Ruka**
Kazuya-kun's totally smitten with me now.
***SIGN*** An ex or two
is no big deal.
**[14:30] Ruka**
We've gone all the way, too!
**[14:31] Kazuya**
What?! No, we haven't!
**[14:33] Kazuya**
We have not!
**[14:34] Ruka**
I even spent an oh-so-passionate
night at his place recently.
**[14:37] Ruka**
He kept going, "Ruka, I love you!
I love you so much,"
**[14:40] Ruka**
and just wouldn't stop!
**[14:41] Kazuya**
No, I didn't!
**[14:42] Kazuya**
And you know it!
**[14:43] Ruka**
Anyway, you're a thing of the past!
**[14:46] Ruka**
Get out of his life already, will you?
**[14:53] Mami**
Sorry. I didn't mean to...
**[14:57] Mami**
You have a real girlfriend, huh, Kazu-kun?
**[15:02] Mami**
But then...
**[15:03] Mami**
Why do you still need a rental girlfriend?
***SIGN*** S
h
e
k
n
o
w
s
?
**[15:12] Ruka**
Oh, well, you know...
**[15:15] Ruka**
It shows how accepting I am.
**[15:17] Ruka**
I know I'm his number one.
***SIGN*** So I send him off...
***SIGN*** Not
convincing.
**[15:23] Kazuya**
M-Mami-chan, like I said,
**[15:25] Kazuya**
it's just social research.
**[15:27] Mami**
I see.
**[15:29] Mami**
Sorry.
**[15:31] Mami**
I should leave.
**[15:33] Mami**
I'll leave the money here.
**[15:35] Kazuya**
Huh? Wait...
**[15:42] Kazuya**
*Welp. She's gonna hate me forever.*
**[15:45] Kazuya**
Come on, Ruka-chan!
**[15:46] Kazuya**
What was with that out... burst?
***SIGN*** Waaah
**[15:51] Ruka**
But I *am* your girlfriend!
***SIGN*** Oops.
***SIGN*** Uwaaaaaah
***SIGN*** Drag Drag
**[15:57] Kazuya**
You'll bother our customers!
**[15:58] Ruka**
What's her problem? I hate her!
**[16:05] Ruka**
I love you!
**[16:07] Ruka**
I'm the one who loves you more than anyone!
**[16:16] Kazuya**
Augh, just kill me now!
**[16:24] Rando1**
Yo, you by yourself?
**[16:27] Rando1**
Let me carry your stuff.
**[16:33] Mami**
Buzz off.
**[16:34] Rando1**
S-Sorry.
**[16:36] Rando2**
Holy...
**[16:40] Mami**
* What was with that kid?*
* She's out of her mind.*
**[16:44] Mami**
* I hear from Kibe-chan that*
* he's working and go to see,*
**[16:48] Mami**
*and he has a girlfriend? Excuse me?*
**[16:50] Mami**
*So that bag in his apartment was hers?*
**[16:54] Mami**
*But is she really his girlfriend?*
**[16:56] Mami**
*Something seemed off about him.*
**[16:59] Mami**
*Would he really go out with that nutcase?*
**[17:02] Mami**
*She knew about the rental girlfriend thing,*
**[17:04] Mami**
*and she accepted it?*
**[17:06] Mami**
*That makes no sense.*
**[17:08] Mami**
* Besides, that design was more*
* "adult woman" than "teen."*
**[17:16] Mami**
*Oh, yeah, this is his stop...*
**[17:20] Ruka**
*You're the one who can't let him go, huh?*
**[17:27] Mami**
* Why the heck am I wasting time*
* thinking about all this?*
**[17:39] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[17:40] Chizuru**
M... Mami-san?
**[17:47] (Flashback) Kibe**
What?
**[17:50] (Flashback) Kibe**
Who knows about Chizuru-san?
**[17:54] (Flashback) Kibe**
Well, there's us... and Kazuya's family?
**[17:59] (Flashback) Mami**
His family?
**[18:00] Mami**
*His family knows her, too? Yikes.*
**[18:04] Mami**
* That reminds me, he did ask me*
* to meet his grandma, didn't he?*
**[18:09] Mami**
* So, he introduced her and couldn't*
* worm out of it for a year?*
**[18:13] Mami**
*Then it could still be going on.*
**[18:17] (Flashback) Kibe**
Oh, people at his workplace might know, too.
**[18:20] (Flashback) Mami**
Huh? Workplace?
**[18:22] (Flashback) Mami**
Kazu-kun got a job?
**[18:24] (Flashback) Kibe**
Yeah, at the KaraVillage by the next
station over, at the start of the year.
**[18:28] Mami**
* The Karaoke Village by*
* the next station over?*
***SIGN*** Mizuhara Chizuru
***SIGN*** A pure and refined
high-class girlfriend
***SIGN*** Sweat
**[18:44] Chizuru**
Er... It's been a while.
**[18:52] Mami**
Have a seat.
**[19:07] Mami**
I had something to take care of around here.
**[19:10] Mami**
And you? Do you live here?
**[19:14] Chizuru**
Oh, no, I was here to do something, too.
**[19:17] Mami**
Where are you headed?
**[19:18] Chizuru**
Ikebukuro.
**[19:19] Mami**
Really? Me, too!
**[19:22] Mami**
Let's enjoy the ride.
**[19:27] Mami**
That's a really nice bag.
**[19:32] Mami**
It's from CoCo's latest
collection, right? Is it new?
**[19:35] Chizuru**
No, I've had it for a while.
**[19:38] Mami**
Cool. You've gotta buy the
fashionable stuff immediately,
**[19:43] Mami**
before new stuff comes out
and it goes out of style.
**[19:45] Mami**
When did you get it? Early April? Late?
**[19:49] Chizuru**
Early, I think?
**[19:51] Mami**
I see!
**[19:56] Mami**
Sorry!
**[19:57] Mami**
I just found it kinda funny.
**[20:04] Mami**
I'm switching lines over this way.
How about you?
**[20:08] Chizuru**
To the station exit.
**[20:10] Mami**
Oh.
**[20:11] Mami**
Guess this is it. See you... Actually,
we don't know if we'll meet again, huh?
**[20:16] Chizuru**
I suppose not.
**[20:19] Mami**
Bye.
**[20:24] Mami**
Let me just ask you one thing.
**[20:29] Mami**
You're not seeing Kazu-kun anymore, right?
**[20:52] Chizuru**
That's right.
**[20:57] Mami**
Okay, got it.
**[21:00] Mami**
Bye.
**[21:06] Chizuru**
*Was that a coincidence? It was, right?*
**[22:55] Mami**
*That settles it.*
**[22:57] Mami**
* There's no doubt about it.*
* That bag was Mizuhara Chizuru's.*
**[23:03] Mami**
*The timing fits. Did she forget it with him?*
**[23:06] Mami**
*But who forgets their bag?*
**[23:08] Mami**
*Was she there back then?*
**[23:12] Mami**
* Either way, they're way closer*
* than rental GF and client.*
**[23:16] Mami**
*What's with that kid, then?*
**[23:18] Mami**
*She knows about her.*
**[23:21] Mami**
*Is he two-timing? What the heck?*
**[23:24] Mami**
* Maybe I'll find out more*
* if I check his follows.*
***SIGN*** Kinoshita Kazuya
***SIGN*** @jrvbwr34bhcmdl-082 is blocked.
***SIGN*** Are you sure you want to view these tweets?
***SIGN*** Learn more
***SIGN*** Unblock
***SIGN*** Cancel
***SIGN*** Ruka
***SIGN*** For moots only. I love everything that's fun
**[23:35] Mami**
*Shit, she's locked.*
***SIGN*** Nagomi Sake Shop
***SIGN*** I'm the shop's second owner, Kinoshita Nagomi!
Loving 77-year-old. I tweet about nihonshu
and I'm smitten with my grandson's girlfriend!
**[23:49] Mami**
*His family, huh?*
***SIGN*** Follow
***SIGN*** Following
**[23:58] Kazuya**
We somehow made it through that mess, but...
**[24:01] Chizuru**
Those two are so tiring.
**[24:04] Ruka**
Tiring? You meanie!
**[24:06] Mami**
How rude.
**[24:07] Kazuya**
That's not what she meant.
**[24:09] Mami**
What did she mean, then?
**[24:12] Ruka**
You have a duty to explain, Kazuya-kun.
**[24:14] Kazuya**
Uh, Mizuhara was...
**[24:16] Chizuru**
Now, next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:18] Kazuya**
She ran away!
**[24:19] Chizuru**
"Youth and...
**[24:20] Kazuya**
...Girlfriend."
**[24:21] Ruka**
If you can't explain, I might show up
in the next episode's preview, too!
***SIGN*** "Youth and Girlfriend"
**[24:25] Mami**
Look forward to it.
# E20 - Youth and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GQJUG1N9V/youth-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:06] (Flashback) Ruka**
Get out of his life already, will you?
***SIGN*** Ruka-chan
LIVE Audio...
**[00:14] Ruka**
Then Haruka was like,
"Did somethin' get ta yer head?!"
**[00:19] Ruka**
And I was like, "Why the
sudden Fukuoka accent?"
***SIGN*** Exercise
**[00:21] Kazuya**
Heh. Wow.
**[00:26] Ruka**
* Kazuya-kun, are you feeling*
* down about something?*
**[00:29] Kazuya**
Huh? N-No, nothing like that.
**[00:32] Ruka**
*I'm sorry about the other day.*
**[00:36] Ruka**
Ex or not, she's your classmate.
**[00:40] Ruka**
I ignored the college implications
**[00:42] Ruka**
and said all sorts of rude things
to your friend in a fit of rage.
**[00:45] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan...
**[00:47] Kazuya**
Oh, don't worry about it.
**[00:50] Kazuya**
*Shit was awkward between us anyway.*
**[00:53] Kazuya**
*But you got one thing wrong.*
**[00:56] Kazuya**
* Mami-chan really doesn't*
* have any feelings for me.*
**[01:01] Ruka**
Kazuya-kun...
**[01:04] Kazuya**
And I bet she totally hates me now.
**[01:08] Kazuya**
Hearing you go so far for me
actually helped me get over it.
**[01:13] Ruka**
Well, don't worry.
**[01:16] Ruka**
I won't let you feel lonely.
**[01:19] Ruka**
I just sent you a cute selfie.
**[01:21] Kazuya**
Uh, that's not really
what I was talking about.
**[01:25] Kazuya**
* Either way, I'm glad*
* Ruka-chan's back to normal.*
**[01:29] Ruka**
*Wanna switch to chatting on PC?*
**[01:31] Ruka**
* I have time tonight.*
* I could go two hours easily.*
**[01:34] Kazuya**
Nah, I'm good.
***SIGN*** I followed you! ^_^
I'm interested in learning more about sake, and I'm looking forward to seeing fun tweets about your grandson! ^_^
***SIGN*** Mizuhara Free
**[01:47] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara said she was*
* free on May 20, I think?*
**[01:52] Kazuya**
* It's been a while since I rented*
* her out, so I'm getting nervous.*
***SIGN*** fidget fidget
**[01:55] Chizuru**
*I love you, Kazuya-kun!*
***SIGN*** I picked this pretty
flower for you.
***SIGN*** She has never
said this.
**[01:57] Kazuya**
* But in the end, I always have*
* fun because she's so nice.*
***SIGN*** That's how the rental GF business gets you.
**[02:02] Kazuya**
*Huh? Mizuhara's not in the usual place.*
***SIGN*** Rookie Batch
***SIGN*** Regular Class
**[02:08] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara went up a rank!*
**[02:10] Kazuya**
* I see. She's been a rental*
* girlfriend for more than a year.*
***SIGN*** Ohhhhhh!
**[02:14] Kazuya**
*She's not a rookie anymore.*
***SIGN*** Cast Rank
***SIGN*** Regular
***SIGN*** Fee
***SIGN*** yen / hour
**[02:17] Kazuya**
* Oh, the hourly fee goes up by a*
* thousand for regular class, huh?*
**[02:21] Kazuya**
*Well, I can live with a thousand more.*
**[02:23] Kazuya**
*It'll help Mizuhara.*
**[02:25] Kazuya**
Mizuhara's the only one for me, after all!
***SIGN*** Misplaced
Determination
***SIGN*** If you like her
Book a date
**[02:29] Kazuya**
*Wait a sec.*
**[02:31] Kazuya**
*A thousand yen, huh?*
**[02:37] Kazuya**
* You know, couldn't I stand*
* to be a little more greedy?*
**[02:42] Kazuya**
* I'm paying up as usual, and I'm not asking*
* her to meet my family or anything.*
**[02:47] Kazuya**
*It's a regular date booking.*
***SIGN*** Just being with
Mizuhara is enough
to make me happy.
**[02:49] Kazuya**
* We've usually just gone to cafés, shopped,*
* and gone to the aquarium at most.*
**[02:53] Kazuya**
*Always perfectly normal date plans.*
***SIGN*** °If you have any other requests, such as
for specific outfits, please let us know!!
**[02:56] Kazuya**
* But the service allows for*
* all kinds of requests,*
**[02:59] Kazuya**
*such as packed lunches and stuff.*
**[03:02] Kazuya**
I-I mean, you know?
**[03:04] Kazuya**
She's probably grown tired
of our usual dates, too.
**[03:07] Kazuya**
We're a couple, after all.
***SIGN*** Not a
couple.
**[03:09] Kazuya**
Monotony is not good.
***SIGN*** Self-Justification
**[03:11] Kazuya**
Yeah, yeah.
***SIGN*** Weekly Shonen Magazine
**[03:12] Kazuya**
*That said, what can I...*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[04:50] Kazuya**
*Oh, God!*
***SIGN*** I clearly
pushed my
luck!!!
**[04:51] Kazuya**
*I really went and did it!*
**[04:52] Kazuya**
*Gah! I hope she isn't weirded out!*
**[04:55] Kazuya**
*Will she really show up?*
***SIGN*** Got it.
***SIGN*** I couldn't figure out how
she felt from the text...
**[04:57] Kazuya**
* Her reply was casual, but maybe*
* she found it creepy as hell.*
**[05:01] Kazuya**
*But... I regret nothing.*
**[05:03] (Flashback) Girl1**
Sorry, I can't go out with you.
***SIGN*** Gah
**[05:05] Sign**
Kibe
**[05:05] (Flashback) Girl2**
I have a boyfriend.
***SIGN*** Gah!!
**[05:07] Kazuya**
* I put my shame aside and asked for this.*
* I've wanted it since I was in high school.*
**[05:11] Kazuya**
* It's a fantasy that all of mankind wants*
* to live out once in their lifetimes!*
**[05:14] Chizuru**
Oh, there you are.
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
***SIGN*** "Youth and Girlfriend"
**[05:21] Chizuru**
Hey.
**[05:26] Chizuru**
Maybe we should've picked
a less crowded spot.
***SIGN*** ba-dump
***SIGN*** fidget
***SIGN*** fidget
**[05:34] Chizuru**
Let's go.
**[05:35] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[05:37] Kazuya**
You're really okay with this, huh?
**[05:39] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[05:39] Kazuya**
I just thought you'd find
it creepy or something.
**[05:42] Chizuru**
Well, I do get some clients who want to go
on a date with a girl in school uniform.
**[05:47] Kazuya**
What, really?
***SIGN*** L
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***SIGN*** '
**[05:49] Kazuya**
*Damn those freaks.*
**[05:51] Chizuru**
But why are you in uniform, too?
**[05:54] Kazuya**
I-I figured it'd be better this way.
**[05:58] Chizuru**
Well, at least we won't look
like schoolgirl and sugar daddy.
**[06:01] Kazuya**
*Anyway, it's started.*
**[06:04] Chizuru**
I guess I can still pull
off schoolgirl roles.
**[06:07] Kazuya**
*A school uniform date with Mizuhara.*
**[06:10] Kazuya**
*Am I really gonna survive this?*
***SIGN*** Hype levels rising
**[06:14] Chizuru**
Tokyo Dome City really is popular.
**[06:17] Chizuru**
Even on a weekday, it's packed.
**[06:20] Chizuru**
Are all the students here skipping class?
**[06:22] Chizuru**
Well, at least they're having fun.
**[06:25] Chizuru**
Anyway, what's the plan?
**[06:27] Kazuya**
H-Huh?!
**[06:29] Chizuru**
Aren't you staring a little too much?
**[06:33] Kazuya**
*B-Busted!*
**[06:34] Chizuru**
You're the one who asked me to wear this.
**[06:37] Chizuru**
If you say it looks weird, I'll get mad.
**[06:39] Kazuya**
*I-I would never!*
**[06:41] Kazuya**
Y-You look great.
**[06:44] Chizuru**
I appreciate the flattery.
**[06:46] Chizuru**
Let's check out the guide map.
**[06:47] Kazuya**
*I was being sincere, though...*
**[06:49] Kazuya**
* Holy crap! Mizuhara x School Uniform*
* is a far deadlier combo than I thought!*
**[06:53] Kazuya**
* That short skirt, the kind she usually*
* never wears while on rental dates!*
**[06:57] Kazuya**
* Her assertive chest, which that*
* tight blazer can't cover up!*
**[07:01] Kazuya**
* Her long black hair ties it all together*
* perfectly. A sum bigger than its parts!*
***SIGN*** Sparkle
***SIGN*** Sparkle
**[07:05] Kazuya**
*A chain reaction of loveliness!*
***SIGN*** ba-dump
***SIGN*** ba-dump
**[07:07] Kazuya**
*She's out to destroy all sense of reason!*
**[07:11] Chizuru**
Want to go a little further in?
**[07:13] Kazuya**
H-Huh?!
***SIGN*** ba-dump
ba-dump
**[07:17] Kazuya**
*But I won't back down today.*
**[07:20] Kazuya**
* I'm a client, and I've got*
* her all to myself today.*
**[07:23] Kazuya**
* She is, without a doubt,*
* my girlfriend right now.*
**[07:28] Kazuya**
*I made up my mind to be greedier!*
**[07:31] Kazuya**
* I'm gonna turn back time here today*
* and relive the youth that I lost!*
***SIGN*** This is a
memorial service...
***SIGN*** Farewell,
my youth...
**[07:36] Chizuru**
What are you doing? Let's get going.
***SIGN*** Why so
pumped up?
**[07:39] Kazuya**
I wanna hold hands!
**[07:42] Kazuya**
*Dream Date Plan Part 1.*
**[07:44] Kazuya**
*A hand-holding date in TDC.*
**[07:46] Chizuru**
Huh? Hold hands?
**[07:48] Kazuya**
* I've wanted this ever since the one*
* time I came here in an all-guy group,*
**[07:54] Kazuya**
* and we spent a hellish time*
* surrounded by couples everywhere.*
**[07:58] Kazuya**
* But I've never asked her*
* to hold hands before.*
***SIGN*** Stare
**[08:01] Kazuya**
* And I've made my feelings for her obvious*
* by asking her to be herself on dates.*
**[08:10] Chizuru**
Here.
***SIGN*** It's not
that big
a deal...
**[08:16] Chizuru**
Hey! You don't have to pull!
**[08:18] Chizuru**
I'm not going anywhere.
**[08:21] Kazuya**
M-My bad.
**[08:22] Kazuya**
*Yikes. I got too worked up.*
**[08:25] Rando1**
What a babe! What uniform is that?
**[08:27] Rando2**
I didn't know a girl like that
went to school around here.
**[08:30] Rando1**
I envy her boyfriend so much!
**[08:32] Rando1**
He sure is a dweeb, though.
**[08:34] Rando2**
I wanted my teenage years
to be like that, too.
**[08:36] Rando1**
He's winning at life.
**[08:37] Kazuya**
*It's begun.*
**[08:39] Kazuya**
*My youth has begun, right here, right now!*
**[08:43] Kazuya**
*For starters, hand-holding cleared.*
**[08:45] Kazuya**
*Next up is...*
**[08:48] Kazuya**
*This! Food sharing!*
***SIGN*** Lovey-dovey
**[08:50] Kazuya**
*Another thing all couples do!*
**[08:52] Kazuya**
* Halfsies with Mizuhara would*
* be a dream come true!*
**[08:56] Kazuya**
W-Wanna get some churros?
**[08:58] Chizuru**
I don't mind, but are you hungry?
**[09:00] Kazuya**
Well, it's a TDC thing to do.
**[09:03] Chizuru**
I'll go with chocolate, then.
**[09:05] Kazuya**
One chocolate, please.
**[09:07] Chizuru**
You're not getting any?
**[09:09] Kazuya**
Oh, nah, I'm good.
**[09:12] Chizuru**
Just me? Are you sure?
**[09:15] Kazuya**
O-Of course.
**[09:16] Kazuya**
* Ugh! I went and bought one,*
* but I can't ask for a bite!*
**[09:22] Couplef**
Here, darling. Say "ahh."
**[09:25] Couplem**
Ahh.
**[09:31] Chizuru**
Do you want a bite?
**[09:36] Kazuya**
A bite? Can I?
**[09:37] Chizuru**
I feel bad eating by myself.
**[09:40] Kazuya**
Th-Thanks.
**[09:42] Kazuya**
*D-Does... Does she know?*
**[09:50] Chizuru**
What?
**[09:51] Kazuya**
Oh, iz nohing.
**[09:53] Kazuya**
*So close!*
**[09:55] Kazuya**
*Cute! Yummy!*
**[10:00] Chizuru**
This is good!
**[10:01] Kazuya**
*I could die... I could die happy now!*
**[10:04] Kazuya**
Maybe I should get one after all.
**[10:07] Chizuru**
What the heck?
***SIGN*** Notes
Date Pla
Friday
Date Plan 2
Friday
Date Plan 3
Friday
Date Plan 4
Friday
**[10:10] Kazuya**
*What's next on the plan?*
**[10:15] Chizuru**
So, what next?
**[10:18] Chizuru**
You have more things you want to do, right?
**[10:22] Kazuya**
*Yeah, she does know!*
**[10:24] Kazuya**
*So she did all that for me just now!*
**[10:26] Chizuru**
You don't have to hide it.
**[10:29] Chizuru**
It's not like thinking up
a date plan is a bad thing.
**[10:33] Chizuru**
Don't hold back.
**[10:35] Chizuru**
I'll go along with whatever today.
**[10:38] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara...*
**[10:40] Kazuya**
* She may be her usual self,*
* but she's still a pro.*
***SIGN*** I did wear this
school uniform and all...
**[10:44] Kazuya**
*Well, I heard the lady.*
**[10:46] Kazuya**
* I'd be a colossal idiot*
* if I held back after that.*
**[10:49] Kazuya**
*I'll make this a date I will never forget!*
**[11:00] Chizuru**
Wha? Sumi-chan?!
***SIGN*** Dazed
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** fidget
***SIGN*** fidget
**[11:07] Kazuya**
What? What's going on?
**[11:09] Chizuru**
Shh! Look over there!
***SIGN*** Cute♥
**[11:14] Kazuya**
Wha?
**[11:15] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan?!
**[11:17] Kazuya**
Okay, but why hide?
**[11:19] Chizuru**
Look at how we're dressed!
It'd be embarrassing!
**[11:22] Kazuya**
*True. It would be, a little.*
**[11:24] Kazuya**
*Plus, knowing Sumi-chan,*
**[11:26] Kazuya**
*if she ran into us on a school uniform date,*
**[11:29] Kazuya**
*she might freak out and cause a disaster.*
**[11:33] Chizuru**
Oh, no! She's coming this way!
**[11:35] Kazuya**
Hey, wait!
**[11:37] Kazuya**
*This angle is dangerous!*
**[11:41] Chizuru**
Now!
**[11:42] Chizuru**
Run for it!
**[11:43] Kazuya**
Eep! This is a crisis in more ways than one!
**[11:56] Chizuru**
We should be fine here.
**[11:59] Chizuru**
She seemed to be looking at men's hats.
**[12:02] Chizuru**
A present for her father, maybe?
**[12:02] Kazuya**
* We practically fled into this arcade,*
* but that works out for me!*
**[12:07] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara Dream Date Plan*
* Part 3. Photo booth!*
**[12:11] Kazuya**
*A staple of school uniform dates.*
**[12:14] Kazuya**
*A sanctuary for modern couples,*
**[12:16] Kazuya**
*synonymous with teenage romance!*
**[12:18] Kazuya**
*And it's today's main event!*
**[12:20] Kazuya**
*Because... you get to take it home!*
***SIGN*** Rumble...
**[12:23] Kazuya**
*I don't have any pics with Mizuhara.*
**[12:26] Kazuya**
* Getting to feast my eyes on her even at*
* home would be the wildest dream come true!*
***SIGN*** Rumble...
**[12:32] Chizuru**
Why does popcorn in arcades look so good?
**[12:32] Kazuya**
*I want it so bad!*
**[12:36] Kazuya**
W-Wanna take some pics in the photo booth?
**[12:39] Chizuru**
Yeah, sure.
**[12:41] Kazuya**
*That was easy!*
**[12:45] Kazuya**
* Photo booths suddenly give you alone*
* time, which is bad for the heart.*
**[12:51] Chizuru**
Do you have any specific kinds
of pics you want to take?
**[12:54] Kazuya**
Nah, just the normal stuff.
**[12:56] Pbvoice**
*Okay, choose your plan!*
***SIGN*** Friends
***SIGN*** Couple
***SIGN*** Group
**[13:00] Kazuya**
*Uh, which do I choose?*
**[13:03] Pbvoice**
*Three... two...*
**[13:04] Kazuya**
*Uh-oh!*
***SIGN*** Friends
***SIGN*** Couple
***SIGN*** Group
**[13:09] Chizuru**
We're a couple right now. Don't hold back.
**[13:12] Kazuya**
R-Right.
**[13:13] Kazuya**
*Th-That's right! What was I wimping out for?!*
**[13:18] Kazuya**
*It's time to make my dreams come true!*
**[13:19] Pbvoice**
*First, make a heart with your hands.*
***SIGN*** The kind of smile
that'll make him
want to die
when he looks at it.
**[13:24] Pbvoice**
*Next, hold hands all lovey-dovey!*
***SIGN*** The kind of smile
he could never
show his parents.
**[13:27] Pbvoice**
*Next, snuggle up and look close!*
***SIGN*** Can't even be called
a smile anymore.
**[13:30] Kazuya**
*Oh, man, Mizuhara's hair smells so nice.*
**[13:34] Pbvoice**
*Next, face each other and hug!*
**[13:37] Kazuya**
*What?!*
**[13:38] Kazuya**
*Hug? From the front?!*
***SIGN*** Go on and hug!
***SIGN*** Wub you!
***SIGN*** °Be sure to hug from the front.
**[13:40] Kazuya**
*Okay, this is too much.*
**[13:48] Chizuru**
Come on.
**[13:52] Kazuya**
*I-Is she sure?!*
**[13:56] Chizuru**
Hurry it up. Everybody hugs.
**[14:00] Chizuru**
It's not a big deal unless you
get all worked up about it.
**[14:11] Kazuya**
*Don't get the wrong idea, Kazuya!*
**[14:14] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's just doing her job as a pro!*
**[14:16] Kazuya**
*She's being natural,*
***SIGN*** Soft
**[14:19] Kazuya**
*but she's also being a "girlfriend."*
**[14:21] Kazuya**
*It makes all this feel so much more real.*
**[14:24] Pbvoice**
*Taking the pic now! Three...*
**[14:25] Kazuya**
*This isn't Mizuhara!*
**[14:27] Kazuya**
*It's a mannequin!*
**[14:28] Pbvoice**
*Two...*
**[14:29] Kazuya**
*I can't look her in the face!*
**[14:33] Pbvoice**
*One...*
**[14:42] Kazuya**
*Wow, she's totally unperturbed.*
**[14:44] Kazuya**
* I feel so dumb for getting*
* worked up by myself.*
**[14:47] Pbvoice**
* Lastly, heat things up*
* with a passionate kiss!*
**[14:52] Kazuya**
* Hold on a damn second!*
* No way, not happening!*
**[14:54] Kazuya**
*"Passionate kiss," my ass! I wish!*
**[14:58] Kazuya**
*This has gotta be too much for Mizuhara...*
**[15:05] Chizuru**
Come on.
**[15:06] Kazuya**
O-Okay.
**[15:09] Pbvoice**
*Three.*
**[15:11] Pbvoice**
*Two.*
***SIGN*** Mwah♥
**[15:13] Kazuya**
*What a mwahvelous dodge.*
***SIGN*** School Uniform Date ♥
***SIGN*** Kazuya
***SIGN*** Chizuru
***SIGN*** On the double!!
**[15:21] Kazuya**
*Come on, come on, come on!*
**[15:24] Kazuya**
* Now I can feast my eyes on Mizuhara*
* at home every day! I'm in heaven!*
**[15:34] Kazuya**
Wh-What's up?
**[15:36] Kazuya**
*Another sudden heart attack moment?*
**[15:38] Chizuru**
Look!
**[15:41] Kazuya**
*Wha? The same uniform as Mizuhara's?*
**[15:44] Kazuya**
*C-Current students?!*
**[15:45] Chizuru**
There's no mistaking it.
They're from Asu North!
***SIGN*** I requested it,
so I feel bad.
**[15:47] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's cosplaying,*
**[15:49] Kazuya**
* so it'd be all kinds of awkward*
* if they ran into each other.*
**[15:52] Kazuya**
Ugh! They're coming this way!
**[15:54] Chizuru**
Sorry, let's leave!
**[16:04] Chizuru**
School uniform dates bring
so much unexpected trouble.
**[16:08] Chizuru**
Sorry I made you run.
***SIGN*** Have you
lost weight?
***SIGN*** Dead
**[16:10] Kazuya**
Oh, no problem.
***SIGN*** Mental Kazuya
(brat)
***SIGN*** I want that
Mizuhara SSR!!!
***SIGN*** This sucks!!!
**[16:15] Kazuya**
*I really feel like I'm missing out, though.*
***SIGN*** I'm gonna go get it!
Don't stop me!!!
***SIGN*** This sucks!
I want it!
**[16:19] Chizuru**
Say, why don't we ride that?
**[16:22] Chizuru**
We won't have to worry about
anyone finding us up there,
**[16:24] Chizuru**
and we can get some rest.
**[16:26] Kazuya**
O-Okay.
**[16:28] Kazuya**
*Th-This is Dream Date Plan Part 4!*
**[16:32] Kazuya**
*Romantic time on the Ferris wheel!*
**[16:34] Kazuya**
* Diamond doesn't allow closed rooms,*
* but this is the exception.*
**[16:38] Kazuya**
*It's the perfect way to wrap up a date!*
**[16:42] Kazuya**
*What was that photo for?*
**[16:52] Kazuya**
That uniform is your own, huh?
***SIGN*** I looked online, but...
**[16:55] Chizuru**
You learn to appreciate your parents when
you realize how expensive uniforms are.
**[17:00] Kazuya**
*Damn. That's some real talk.*
**[17:07] Kazuya**
*Holy crap!*
**[17:09] Kazuya**
* Dream come true it may be,*
* but this is making me so nervous!*
**[17:13] Kazuya**
* Like, I'm alone in a tiny*
* space with this S-tier beauty?*
**[17:18] Kazuya**
*Where am I supposed to look?*
**[17:22] Kazuya**
*Crap, I clammed up.*
**[17:25] Chizuru**
Did you know?
**[17:26] Chizuru**
The world's first Ferris wheel
could carry 60 people per car.
**[17:30] Kazuya**
W-Wow.
**[17:32] Kazuya**
* She brought this up because*
* she noticed I'd clammed up.*
**[17:35] Kazuya**
* Come to think of it, every time the*
* convo was about to die out today,*
**[17:39] Kazuya**
*she kept trying to keep it going.*
**[17:43] Chizuru**
It had 36 cars, so 2,000 people could
ride at once. Isn't that amazing?
**[17:43] Kazuya**
* I keep saying she can act natural,*
* but she's too much of a pro to do so.*
**[17:47] Chizuru**
Oh, there's a concert happening.
**[17:49] Kazuya**
What? Where?
**[17:51] Chizuru**
Over there, look. Directly below.
**[18:07] Chizuru**
There.
**[18:11] Kazuya**
Th-Thanks.
**[18:13] Kazuya**
Wh-Where?
**[18:14] Chizuru**
Directly below us.
**[18:16] Chizuru**
There, at the event space.
**[18:20] Kazuya**
*Yikes.*
**[18:22] Kazuya**
* We're up close and personal...*
* Mizuhara's right there...*
**[18:30] Kazuya**
Huh? Where? I can't see it.
**[18:32] Chizuru**
Aw, we don't have a good angle now.
**[18:35] Kazuya**
*I gotta avoid touching her!*
**[18:57] Chizuru**
Sorry, I didn't mean to hit you.
**[19:00] Kazuya**
No, I should be the one apologizing.
I lost my balance.
**[19:03] Kazuya**
*What are you doing, idiot?!*
**[19:05] Kazuya**
* Sure, I lost my balance,*
* but falling on her wasn't on purpose!*
**[19:10] Kazuya**
* Also, wait, my right hand grabbed*
* something round just now...*
**[19:19] Kazuya**
*It's just me. I'm just imagining it.*
**[19:22] Kazuya**
*A-Anyway, I gotta change the topic.*
**[19:24] Kazuya**
Th-Thanks for today.
**[19:28] Kazuya**
Being a rental girlfriend must be rough.
**[19:31] Kazuya**
You have to play along with
your client's requests and all.
**[19:34] Kazuya**
Have you never run into trouble?
With creeps and stuff, I mean.
**[19:38] Chizuru**
Hmm... I don't think so.
**[19:40] Chizuru**
The clients are surprisingly gentlemanly.
**[19:42] Kazuya**
I-I see.
**[19:43] Chizuru**
Oh, but this one time...
**[19:45] Kazuya**
Something happened?
**[19:46] Chizuru**
He said he wanted to show
me a picture he really liked
***SIGN*** Censored
**[19:49] Chizuru**
and whipped out his phone, but
there was porn-y stuff on screen.
***SIGN*** Bro, you were
watching porn
right before the date?
**[19:53] Kazuya**
*Ow, ow, ow!*
***SIGN*** Today you,
tomorrow me.
**[19:55] Chizuru**
That was kind of awkward.
**[19:58] Kazuya**
How'd you deal with it?
**[20:00] Chizuru**
Pretended I didn't see it, obviously.
It was only for a moment.
**[20:04] Kazuya**
Oh... Yeah, you sure have it rough.
**[20:07] Chizuru**
What else... Oh, I got yelled at
this one time at the aquarium.
***SIGN*** Sarcasm
***SIGN*** I'm so sorry
about back then!!
**[20:18] Chizuru**
I'm hooked.
**[20:21] Chizuru**
I'm in love.
**[20:26] Chizuru**
I get to meet all kinds of people and learn,
**[20:29] Chizuru**
and go to all kinds of places
and have so many experiences.
**[20:33] Kazuya**
*She meant with the rental girlfriend job?*
**[20:36] Chizuru**
When guys who were timid and
couldn't hold a conversation at first
**[20:39] Chizuru**
get more and more talkative
**[20:41] Chizuru**
and tell me they got a girlfriend,
it kind of makes me happy, too.
**[20:48] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara...*
**[20:50] Chizuru**
All I can do is pretend,
**[20:52] Chizuru**
but when I learn that even that
lie can bring happiness to people,
**[20:56] Chizuru**
it's such a fulfilling moment.
**[20:59] Chizuru**
Sometimes I think it's similar to
my acting work... or maybe not.
**[21:07] Chizuru**
Shoot. I got all corny there.
**[21:09] Kazuya**
*You really are amazing.*
**[21:11] Chizuru**
I'm too loose with my acting mode turned off.
**[21:11] Kazuya**
*You're always so positive...*
**[21:15] Chizuru**
Whoa, you can see the Dome from above.
**[21:17] Kazuya**
* You're doing what you want to do,*
* and take pride in your work.*
**[21:18] Chizuru**
It's making me crave some melon bread.
**[21:23] Kazuya**
*What I want to do...*
**[21:30] Chizuru**
Oh, we're here. Let's go.
**[21:33] Staff**
Miss!
**[21:35] Staff**
The photo we took by the entrance is ready.
**[21:38] Staff**
You can get it in a photo
album for just a thousand yen.
**[21:43] Chizuru**
A thousand yen is too much.
**[21:45] Kazuya**
I-I'll take it!
**[21:47] Chizuru**
Can you really afford it?
**[21:48] Kazuya**
I'll take it! Please!
***SIGN*** Desire Fulfilled
**[21:54] Kazuya**
* I wouldn't dare say I was*
* after this all along, but...*
**[21:57] Sign**
B
e
a
m
***SIGN*** Well, if you want it so badly,
I won't stop you.
**[21:58] Kazuya**
*Thank you, TDC!*
**[22:00] Chizuru**
It's almost time.
**[22:02] Chizuru**
We should go.
**[22:03] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[22:04] Chizuru**
By the way, I need to tell you something.
**[22:08] Chizuru**
It's about that play.
**[22:11] Chizuru**
I actually got contacted later by a
different producer who came to watch.
**[22:16] Chizuru**
I'm rehearsing with them now.
**[22:18] Kazuya**
Really?!
**[22:20] Chizuru**
H-Hey, keep it down.
**[22:22] Chizuru**
Really.
**[22:23] Chizuru**
It's for real. Just calm down.
**[22:27] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's gonna be in another play?*
**[22:30] Kazuya**
I'll come watch it for sure!
**[22:32] Chizuru**
Thanks.
**[22:34] Chizuru**
We've talked about my acting work before,
so I figured I should let you know.
**[22:40] Chizuru**
But there's also that other thing....
**[22:42] Kazuya**
What other thing?
**[22:44] Chizuru**
You know, how I was going to quit
being a rental girlfriend but didn't?
**[22:49] Chizuru**
This next play is a minor one, so it won't
have an immediate effect, but eventually...
**[22:55] Kazuya**
Yeah?
**[23:06] Chizuru**
You're hurting me.
**[23:08] Kazuya**
Oh, sorry.
**[23:09] Chizuru**
Relax. Don't be so worried.
I won't up and disappear so suddenly—
**[23:15] Kazuya**
It's not that.
**[23:18] Kazuya**
You've been working so hard...
**[23:21] Kazuya**
I'm just so happy for you!
**[23:25] Chizuru**
Stupid.
**[23:31] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara always gives me my best day ever,*
* and that day was no different.*
**[23:36] Kazuya**
* My dream date was literally*
* straight out of my fantasies.*
**[23:39] Kazuya**
*But on the way home,*
**[23:41] Kazuya**
* even I couldn't believe how all I*
* could think about was Mizuhara's play.*
**[23:44] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara had taken a step*
* closer to her dream.*
**[23:47] Kazuya**
*Nothing else mattered.*
**[23:50] Kazuya**
* And I started to wonder if I could do*
* anything for her until that day arrived.*
**[23:57] Ruka**
No fair, Chizuru-san!
**[23:59] Chizuru**
Where did that come from?
**[24:00] Ruka**
Why are you wearing a school uniform?
**[24:02] Ruka**
The Rent-A-GF character who loves
uniforms and is loved by them
**[24:05] Ruka**
is me, Sarashina Ruka, and only me!
**[24:07] Ruka**
Not satisfied with Kazuya-kun,
**[24:08] Ruka**
you wanna keep the school uniform
title to yourself, too?!
**[24:11] Kazuya**
Uh, I requested that...
**[24:13] Ruka**
If you like uniforms that much,
just pick me from the start!
**[24:17] Chizuru**
Oh, whatever.
**[24:19] Chizuru**
Anyway, next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:21] Kazuya**
"Kiss and...
**[24:22] Chizuru**
...Girlfriend."
**[24:22] Ruka**
I wanna keep him all to
myself, too, you know.
***SIGN*** "Kiss and Girlfriend"
# E21 - Kiss and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G50UZ9K4V/kiss-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:01] Kazuya**
Gran?
**[00:02] Sign**
Kinoshita Nagomi
**[00:02] Sign**
Speaker
**[00:02] Nagomi**
* Oh, Kazuya. About the*
* birthday party tomorrow...*
**[00:06] Nagomi**
I've been wondering if we
should order sushi or pizza.
**[00:09] Nagomi**
What would you like?
**[00:11] Kazuya**
*Here we go again. Birthday party.*
**[00:13] Kazuya**
* Every year on June 1st, my birthday,*
* the whole family eats together.*
***SIGN*** Happy 14th Birthday!
**[00:17] Kazuya**
*It's one of our iron-clad rules.*
***SIGN*** Volatile
teen
**[00:19] (Flashback) Nagomi/Harumi**
Happy birthday, Kazuya!
***SIGN*** Volatile
teen
**[00:22] Kazuya**
Sushi, I guess?
**[00:23] Nagomi**
*I knew you would say that.*
***SIGN*** Nagomi:
***SIGN*** Same fr fr
**[00:25] Kazuya**
You called me just for that?
***SIGN*** Kazuya:
***SIGN*** Where did you
even learn that?
**[00:26] Nagomi**
*Oh, one more thing.*
**[00:28] Nagomi**
When is Chizuru-san's birthday?
**[00:32] Nagomi**
I couldn't do anything for her last
year since we'd only just met,
**[00:36] Nagomi**
but I want to bring her legal
adulthood in with a bang this year!
**[00:39] Kazuya**
Oh, actually, Chizuru's birthday
**[00:42] Kazuya**
*passed a while ago.*
**[01:02] Nagomi**
*I don't believe you!*
***SIGN*** Eardrum
destroyed
***SIGN*** shake
shake
**[01:03] Nagomi**
*Why didn't you tell me?!*
***SIGN*** smack
smack
**[01:06] Kazuya**
*Yep, saw it coming.*
***SIGN*** That's why I didn't
want to mention it.
**[01:08] Nagomi**
I've ignored the birthday of the Kinoshita
heir's wife two years in a row!
***SIGN*** Oh God...
***SIGN*** Forgive me,
honey!!!!
**[01:12] Nagomi**
I'm a failure as a grandmother and matriarch!
**[01:15] Nagomi**
*This shame will haunt us for generations!*
**[01:17] Kazuya**
She's not my wife! Slow down, will you?
**[01:19] Nagomi**
That's it. We're having a
combined birthday party.
**[01:22] Kazuya**
*Combined? What?*
**[01:23] Nagomi**
*Listen here, Kazuya.*
**[01:24] Nagomi**
* Man up, talk to Chizuru-san, and bring her*
* to our place tomorrow, no matter what!*
**[01:31] Kazuya**
Not happening!
**[01:32] Nagomi**
* I'll make sure we give*
* her a princess's welcome.*
**[01:34] Kazuya**
Seriously, it ain't happening!
**[01:35] Sign**
Kinoshita Nagomi
***SIGN*** Nagomi Sake
***SIGN*** LIVE Audio call ended
**[01:37] Kazuya**
Gah! Kill me!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Kiss and Girlfriend"
**[03:20] Chizuru**
There are no koi on my balcony.
***SIGN*** Could you stop
throwing fish food?
**[03:23] Kazuya**
Uh, that's a snakehead pellet.
It's not for koi.
**[03:27] Chizuru**
I couldn't care less.
**[03:31] Kazuya**
Are you free tomorrow night around five?
**[03:37] Chizuru**
Is this about your grandmother?
**[03:38] Kazuya**
Quick on the uptake!
**[03:39] Chizuru**
It always is.
**[03:41] Kazuya**
The thing is, it's my birthday tomorrow.
**[03:44] Kazuya**
But when I told her yours was in April,
**[03:46] Kazuya**
she insisted on throwing a
combined party for both of us.
**[03:49] Chizuru**
Well, I did find it strange that
she didn't call me on the day.
**[03:55] Kazuya**
R-Right on the money.
**[03:57] Chizuru**
Sorry.
**[03:59] Chizuru**
I'm going to see my grandmother
in the hospital tomorrow.
**[04:02] Kazuya**
Th-The hospital?
**[04:04] Chizuru**
She needs me there after her tests,
so we talked about it a while ago.
**[04:08] Chizuru**
So five o'clock isn't happening.
**[04:10] Kazuya**
*Ah, okay...*
**[04:11] Kazuya**
*I can't bother her and her grandma.*
**[04:15] Kazuya**
Gotcha. Sorry for asking.
**[04:17] Kazuya**
I'll make up an excuse for Gran.
**[04:19] Chizuru**
I wasn't done talking.
**[04:22] Chizuru**
I can't do five, but I can make it there
after six. Keep her occupied until then.
**[04:27] Kazuya**
R-Really?
**[04:30] Chizuru**
I'm not doing this for you.
**[04:33] Chizuru**
I'm supposed to be your "girlfriend"
until I quit this job.
**[04:38] Chizuru**
Also, happy birthday.
**[04:45] Kazuya**
Damn, she's cute.
***SIGN*** Hum Hum
**[04:53] Kazuya**
Quit singing on cloud nine!
**[04:54] Kazuya**
I'm causing her problems again!
***SIGN*** Ruka-chan
***SIGN*** LIVE Audio...
***SIGN*** Reject
***SIGN*** Answer
**[04:57] Kazuya**
Huh? Ruka-chan?
***SIGN*** Pop
**[05:01] Ruka**
*Happy birthday!*
***SIGN*** And there goes
my left eardrum, too.
**[05:04] Ruka**
*Huh? Kazuya-kun? You there?*
**[05:06] Kazuya**
Wh-What's up?
**[05:08] Ruka**
Giving you a birthday call at midnight sharp!
**[05:10] Ruka**
Just like any girlfriend would!
**[05:13] Kazuya**
It's that late already?
***SIGN*** Thanks...
**[05:15] Ruka**
* I can't see you today, but I get*
* you all to myself on Sunday, right?*
***SIGN*** June 1
**[05:19] Kazuya**
R-Right.
***SIGN*** No! No!
**[05:20] Kazuya**
* She sure caused a scene when I told*
* her I couldn't see her the day of...*
**[05:20] Ruka**
No! No!
***SIGN*** My, my.
***SIGN*** Oi, oi.
***SIGN*** No!
Birthday date!
**[05:27] Ruka**
It's great that you're
so close to your family.
**[05:29] Ruka**
I don't have a problem with it as long
as Chizuru-san's not gonna be there.
**[05:32] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[05:33] Ruka**
Wha?
**[05:34] Kazuya**
*Oh, shoot!*
**[05:35] Kazuya**
Wait, it's not what you're
thinking. My gran...
***SIGN*** Ruka-chan
***SIGN*** LIVE Audio call ended
**[05:43] Kazuya**
I screwed up!
***SIGN*** All | Missed calls
History
Ruka-chan(3)
LIVE Audio
Kinoshita Nagomi
LIVE Audio
Pizza Hot
***SIGN*** Redialing
**[05:45] Kazuya**
Does she know? Does she?!
**[05:48] Kazuya**
Crap, she's not answering...
**[05:51] Kazuya**
Guess I gotta make it up to her on Sunday.
**[06:01] Kazuya**
*All done.*
**[06:07] Ruka**
Come, let's be on our
way to your family home!
**[06:14] Kazuya**
Wh-Why are you here, Ruka-chan?
**[06:17] Ruka**
Well, I am your girlfriend.
**[06:18] Ruka**
I decided I had to attend your
family's birthday party, after all.
**[06:22] Kazuya**
But we agreed to meet on Sunday.
**[06:27] Ruka**
Yes, we did.
**[06:31] Kazuya**
*Y-Yeah, she totally knows.*
***SIGN*** Her ribbon
looks like horns...!!
**[06:36] Sign**
Sorry I didn't tell you.
**[06:38] Sign**
Yeah, Mizuhara's coming tonight,
**[06:40] Sign**
but that's only because my gran suddenly
decided to make it a combined party.
**[06:44] Sign**
I wasn't trying to hide it from you...
**[06:47] Ruka**
Oh, is that so?
**[06:51] Kazuya**
*Welp, she's pissed.*
**[06:56] Kazuya**
*Am I gonna survive this?*
**[07:09] Kazuya**
Here we are.
**[07:09] Ruka**
Wow, your place is huge!
**[07:12] Kazuya**
Not really. We only live on the second floor.
**[07:15] Kazuya**
We've rented out the third and fourth floors.
**[07:17] Ruka**
Ah, so you turned it into
an apartment building.
**[07:20] Ruka**
Yeah, though neither this nor
the store make much money.
**[07:25] Ruka**
C'mon, we can't be locking arms here.
***SIGN*** K
i
n
o
s
h
i
t
a
**[07:29] Nagomi**
*Chizuru, my ang— Huh? Ruka-dono?*
**[07:31] Ruka**
Hello!
***SIGN*** Talk
about
a
false
start
**[07:33] Kazuya**
Chizuru said she'd drop by later.
This was sudden, so she had other plans.
**[07:36] Nagomi**
*Oh, I see. Letting you in now.*
**[07:39] Nagomi**
It's too bad. But we didn't
exactly give her any warning,
**[07:43] Nagomi**
so I'm thankful we managed
to work something out.
***SIGN*** Yes, yes
**[07:47] Nagomi**
Anyway, glad to have you, Ruka-dono.
**[07:49] Nagomi**
Come on in.
**[07:51] Ruka**
Thank you for having me.
**[07:52] Nagomi**
My angel Chizuru will feel more
at ease with a friend around.
**[07:56] Harumi**
Wait, Kazuya. Line up your shoes.
**[07:58] Ruka**
*I wanna be called "angel," too.*
***SIGN*** -dono
isn't cute
***SIGN*** Chizuru-san
Kazuya, happy birthday!
***SIGN*** Chizuru-san Love
***SIGN*** Chizuru-san Love
**[08:02] Nagomi**
What time did she say she'd be coming?
**[08:04] Kazuya**
Around six, I think.
**[08:07] Kazuya**
*So much for celebrating my birthday.*
**[08:10] Kazuya**
*And look at all that sushi!*
***SIGN*** DUN
**[08:12] Ruka**
They're not much, but please have these.
**[08:15] Harumi**
What?
**[08:16] Nagomi**
For us?
**[08:18] Ruka**
It's the day your dear grandson was born.
**[08:21] Ruka**
It must be a special day for the family, too.
**[08:24] Harumi**
My! Thank you so much!
**[08:27] Nagomi**
Wow, you're such a thoughtful young lady.
**[08:30] Kazuya**
*Who are you trying to fool?!*
**[08:33] Kazuya**
O-Okay, Ruka-chan, let me show you around.
**[08:36] Ruka**
You will?
**[08:37] Nagomi**
Come on, Kazuya.
It's not like we live in a mansion.
***SIGN*** Don't get her
hopes up.
**[08:41] Kazuya**
It's fine. Get the drinks
served in the meantime.
**[08:46] Kazuya**
So, this is the kitchen...
**[08:50] Kazuya**
We good? We're good, right?!
**[08:52] Ruka**
Wha? What do you mean, "good"?
**[08:55] Kazuya**
I mean our relationship!
**[08:57] Kazuya**
My family still thinks
Mizuhara's my girlfriend.
**[09:00] Kazuya**
You won't rat us out to Gran, will you?
***SIGN*** You won't
rat us out,
right?!
**[09:03] Kazuya**
Hold up! Rethink this!
**[09:05] Ruka**
You two aren't being fair!
**[09:07] Ruka**
You say your relationship's purely business,
**[09:09] Ruka**
but you were trying to spend your family
birthday party with her, without telling me!
**[09:12] Ruka**
Is there something I should know?
**[09:14] Kazuya**
Again, I wasn't trying to hide it!
**[09:16] Ruka**
I'm your girlfriend, aren't I?
**[09:19] Ruka**
You just can't tell your grandmother the
truth about Chizuru-san 'cause she loves her.
**[09:22] Ruka**
Isn't that what you said to me?
**[09:24] Kazuya**
Yeah, I sure did...
**[09:25] Ruka**
Then don't stop me from
trying to redeem myself!
**[09:26] Kazuya**
Whoa, keep it down!
**[09:29] Kazuya**
Yeah, yeah, you're right!
**[09:31] Ruka**
Without Chizuru-san here, this is my chance.
**[09:34] Kazuya**
What are you saying?
**[09:36] Ruka**
I'll make sure your grandmother loves me!
**[09:43] Ruka**
Enjoy your birthday.
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
**[09:48] Chizuru**
I'm going to go refill the flower vase.
**[09:51] Chizuru**
Are you sure you'll be okay?
**[09:53] Sayuri**
I'll be fine. Don't worry about me.
***SIGN*** 6 PM
Itabashi Ward, Ooyama Town
Sorry! And thanks!
**[10:13] Nagomi**
Oh, a necktie?
**[10:14] Ruka**
Yes. I wanted Kazuya-san
to look more grown-up.
**[10:18] Nagomi**
I see. Impressive, Ruka-dono.
**[10:21] Nagomi**
It's both a funny and a practical gift.
**[10:25] Nagomi**
Good for you, Kazuya.
**[10:27] Ruka**
Here you go, Father.
**[10:29] Ruka**
Ah, sorry about the foam.
**[10:32] Kazuo**
It's fine.
**[10:33] Kazuya**
*Some birthday this is!*
**[10:35] Kazuya**
*Without Mizuhara here,*
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 130 0 l 130 250 l 0 250
***SIGN*** Cute
grand-
daughter
act
**[10:35] Ruka**
I'm very good at massages, you know!
**[10:38] Kazuya**
* Ruka-chan really is going all-out*
* to create a favorable impression.*
**[10:38] Ruka**
I'll take the drinks.
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 130 0 l 130 250 l 0 250
***SIGN*** Capable
daughter
act
**[10:40] Harumi**
Oh, thank you.
**[10:42] Kazuya**
* Even in my eyes, she's playing*
* the ideal girlfriend.*
**[10:43] Ruka**
And for you, Grandmother.
**[10:44] Ruka**
Is this sake?
**[10:45] Kazuya**
* And she's broken the ice*
* with them in just an hour!*
**[10:45] Nagomi**
Yes. It's called Junmai Daiginjo.
**[10:49] Kazuya**
*What's up with Mizuhara, though?*
**[10:51] Kazuya**
*It's way past six.*
**[10:54] Nagomi**
Chizuru isn't here yet?
**[10:56] Nagomi**
Kazuya, why don't you try calling her?
**[10:59] Kazuya**
Huh? Call her?
**[11:02] Kazuya**
O-Okay, I'm gonna step
outside for a sec, then.
***SIGN*** Sure, run along!
**[11:05] Ruka**
Huh?
**[11:06] Ruka**
*He knows her number?*
***SIGN*** Grr...
**[11:09] Ruka**
* No, there's no way he'd have a*
* rental girlfriend's personal info.*
**[11:12] Ruka**
* Chizuru-san isn't here,*
* and he can't contact her!*
**[11:15] Ruka**
*This really is a golden opportunity!*
**[11:18] Ruka**
Please, drink up!
**[11:20] Kazuya**
*She's gonna win over my family in no time.*
**[11:24] Kazuya**
Hurry up, Mizuhara...
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
***SIGN*** Notifications Block Add Friend
**[11:27] Kazuya**
* But I can't call her without*
* adding her as a friend.*
**[11:32] Kazuya**
*They're hitting it off.*
**[11:34] Kazuya**
*Call her!*
***SIGN*** Add Friend
**[11:40] Kazuya**
*Call her!*
**[11:42] Kazuya**
*Game over.*
**[11:44] Kazuya**
*Adding her as a friend is too much for me.*
**[11:49] Kazuya**
Sorry, she didn't answer.
***SIGN*** Guess she's busy.
**[11:51] Nagomi**
Oh... I'm worried about her.
**[11:54] Kazuya**
*Check!*
***SIGN*** ...is what it
feels like.
**[11:56] Kazuya**
I'll try again later.
**[11:58] Nagomi**
I just hope she's all right.
**[12:02] Nagomi**
You know, I had no idea
**[12:04] Nagomi**
Ruka-dono was such a nice, cheerful,
and responsible young lady!
**[12:11] Ruka**
I feel at home next to you, too.
**[12:14] Kazuya**
*My rook's in danger!*
***SIGN*** She's entering
the endgame!!
**[12:17] Ruka**
You kind of have the same scent
as my grandma in Hokkaido.
**[12:21] Nagomi**
Oh, the countryside?
**[12:23] Ruka**
My parents and I would go visit once a year.
**[12:25] Ruka**
I loved my grandma and all the
different scents of Hokkaido...
**[12:31] Ruka**
But she died the year before last,
so I don't think I'll be going back.
**[12:35] Nagomi**
Ruka-dono...
**[12:36] Harumi**
Ruka-san...
**[12:37] Kazuo**
Ruka-san...
**[12:38] Kazuya**
*I have no idea if it's true or not!*
**[12:41] Kazuya**
*But either way, it's working!*
**[12:42] Nagomi**
Ah. That must've been so hard.
**[12:46] Nagomi**
You're always welcome here, okay?
**[12:49] Nagomi**
Think of me as your Tokyo
grandma and rely on me.
**[12:56] Ruka**
What if you were to become my real grandma?
**[13:00] Kazuya**
*All right, time out!*
**[13:02] Kazuya**
Ow!
**[13:03] Nagomi**
Kazuya!
**[13:04] Nagomi**
Friend or not, you can't
cover a young lady's mouth!
**[13:08] Nagomi**
It's beyond rude!
***SIGN*** When did you
sink so low?
**[13:10] Kazuo**
S-Sorry, but...
***SIGN*** It's not
like that...!!
**[13:12] Nagomi**
Ruka-dono, you were saying?
**[13:16] Kazuya**
*Shit, I can't stop her!*
**[13:21] Kazuya**
*Who is it? This is not the time!*
***SIGN*** received a message from Ichinose Chi
is suspicious, please report
***SIGN*** Today
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
***SIGN*** You there?
**[13:26] Ruka**
Please believe me. I'm telling the truth.
**[13:29] Ruka**
The one who loves Kazuya-kun
more than anyone else...
***SIGN*** Add Friend
**[13:33] Ruka**
is... is m...
**[13:40] Kazuya**
Oh, hello? Yeah, it's me.
**[13:43] Kazuya**
I'll put her on.
**[13:45] Kazuya**
G-Gran.
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
**[13:48] Chizuru**
Hello, Grandmother?
**[13:51] Chizuru**
I'm sorry for keeping you waiting.
**[13:56] Chizuru**
It's Chizuru.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Birthday
party
time!!
**[13:57] Chizuru**
Mizuhara Chizuru.
**[14:00] Chizuru**
* You see, my grandma is a*
* little under the weather.*
**[14:05] Chizuru**
*Um, can you hear me?*
**[14:10] Nagomi**
Oh, forgive me.
**[14:11] Nagomi**
Your voice is just so lovely,
I was lost in it.
***SIGN*** Is she your long-lost
granddaughter?
**[14:16] Kazuya**
*Her stare stings!*
***SIGN*** She's wondering why
I have her contact.
***SIGN*** Chizuru-san
Kazuya, happy birthday!
***SIGN*** Chizuru-san Love
***SIGN*** Chizuru-san Love
**[14:18] Nagomi**
Is Sayutaso all right?
**[14:20] Chizuru**
*Y-Yes. She isn't in any danger or anything.*
**[14:23] Nagomi**
It's fine, really. I totally understand.
**[14:26] Nagomi**
We can always celebrate
your birthday another time.
**[14:29] Nagomi**
Sayutaso comes first.
**[14:31] Nagomi**
Here, Kazuya. Pass.
***SIGN*** It's like she
just got out
of the bath.
**[14:34] Kazuya**
*Why does she look so content?!*
**[14:36] Kazuya**
Gonna step outside for a bit.
**[14:38] Nagomi**
Sure. Tell my angel I said bye.
**[14:44] Kazuya**
*The absolute best timing possible!*
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
**[14:47] Kazuya**
*I never expected to get a call from her.*
***SIGN*** The call's
still going!!
**[14:50] Kazuya**
Hello, Mizuhara? Yeah, I'm outside now.
**[14:53] Kazuya**
You were a big help.
**[14:54] Chizuru**
*I see.*
***SIGN*** Her
voice
is
so
cute...
**[14:57] Kazuya**
A-Are you sure you should've
called me from your phone?
**[15:00] Chizuru**
Listen, don't get the wrong idea.
**[15:03] Chizuru**
Everyone in that group has added each other.
***SIGN*** And I couldn't
not call
**[15:07] Chizuru**
If we were the only ones who didn't,
we'd stick out like a sore thumb.
**[15:10] Kazuya**
*Oh...*
**[15:11] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[15:12] Chizuru**
*How are you dealing?*
**[15:14] Kazuya**
Well, Ruka-chan's here.
**[15:15] Chizuru**
Huh? Ruka-chan? That's bad news!
**[15:18] Kazuya**
Yeah, kinda.
**[15:20] Kazuya**
*So I wish you'd come save the day...*
**[15:24] Chizuru**
I'm sorry. My grandma isn't doing too great.
**[15:27] Chizuru**
*And I want to be there for her.*
**[15:30] Kazuya**
Okay, you don't have to come.
**[15:32] Kazuya**
I'll manage somehow.
**[15:34] Chizuru**
*Huh? Are you sure you'll be okay?*
**[15:36] Kazuya**
Yeah. Gran seems content
just hearing your voice.
**[15:41] Chizuru**
*Really? But...*
**[15:45] Ruka**
Yes, really! Don't bother showing up!
**[15:48] Ruka**
Go ahead and enjoy your private time!
**[15:51] Kazuya**
Wha?!
**[15:51] Kazuya**
Don't just grab my phone!
**[15:51] Ruka**
Also, you're a rental girlfriend!
**[15:53] Ruka**
What are you thinking, exchanging contact
info with another girl's boyfriend?!
**[15:56] Ruka**
Anyway, his family loves me now,
so you're not needed anymore!
**[16:00] Kazuya**
Shut up, Ruka-chan!
**[16:02] Ruka**
I'm gonna make Kazuya-kun
mine for real tonight!
***SIGN*** Kinoshita Kazuya
***SIGN*** LIVE Audio call ended
**[16:07] Chizuru**
C-Come on...
**[16:10] Chizuru**
*That didn't sound "okay" at all!*
***SIGN*** gloom
**[16:13] Chizuru**
* There's no guarantee she won't blab*
* about the rental girlfriend thing.*
**[16:23] Chizuru**
Hey, Grandma?
**[16:25] Chizuru**
I'm actually supposed to visit
Kazuya-san's family home tonight.
**[16:30] Chizuru**
They're throwing a birthday
party for me, too.
**[16:33] Chizuru**
So... uh...
**[16:36] Sayuri**
Why didn't you say so sooner?
**[16:39] Sayuri**
You shouldn't be here!
***SIGN*** It'd be terribly rude if you
didn't attend that party!
**[16:41] Sayuri**
What are you doing,
leaving Kazuya-kun all by himself?!
***SIGN*** Wow,
so much energy!
**[16:44] Chizuru**
B-But, Grandma, you...
**[16:46] Sayuri**
I'm fine! I just recovered!
**[16:49] Chizuru**
Talk about a silver bullet...
**[16:51] Chizuru**
Anyway, I can come back anytime.
Call me if you need me.
**[16:54] Sayuri**
Get going already!
**[16:55] Sayuri**
If you don't make it in time,
I'll come back to haunt you!
**[17:01] Chizuru**
*Sheesh, Grandma.*
**[17:03] Chizuru**
* Hearing the name "Kazuya-san"*
* was enough to lift her spirits.*
**[17:07] Chizuru**
*But...*
**[17:08] Chizuru**
*Why did I talk to her about it?*
**[17:11] Chizuru**
*He even told me I didn't have to go.*
**[17:18] (Flashback) Kazuya**
You're the one I want!
**[17:19] (Flashback) Kazuya**
It's gotta be you!
**[17:25] Chizuru**
*I must be stupid, too.*
**[17:29] Chizuru**
To this address, please.
Also, I'm in a little bit of a hurry.
**[17:35] Harumi**
Want some beer, Kazuya?
**[17:37] Kazuya**
S-Sure.
**[17:37] Nagomi**
So I press this "Add Friend" button?
**[17:39] Ruka**
That's right.
**[17:40] Ruka**
And then scan my QR code on your phone.
***SIGN*** They're exchanging
LIVE addresses...
**[17:43] Nagomi**
Like this?
**[17:44] Kazuya**
*Things have taken a very bad turn.*
**[17:46] Ruka**
Grandmother, about what
I was saying earlier...
**[17:49] Kazuya**
*Th-There it is!*
**[17:52] Harumi**
Oh?
**[17:57] Chizuru**
Sorry I'm late.
**[17:59] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara?*
**[18:04] Nagomi**
Chizuru, my angel!
***SIGN*** A Septuagenarian's
***SIGN*** Happy Birthday Dive
**[18:06] Kazuya**
Wha...
**[18:08] Nagomi**
Is Sayuri-san okay?
**[18:10] Chizuru**
When I told her about the party,
she practically chased me out.
**[18:14] Nagomi**
That's my Sayutaso.
**[18:17] Nagomi**
In that case, happy birthday!
**[18:19] Nagomi**
You're just as beautiful aged twenty!
**[18:22] Nagomi**
A sight for sore eyes!
**[18:24] Kazuya**
*Sorry.*
**[18:24] Nagomi**
That's my girl! You're so cute!
**[18:26] Kazuya**
*And thanks.*
**[18:28] Chizuru**
Heya, Ruka-chan.
***SIGN*** Pat Pat
**[18:30] Chizuru**
Sorry I'm late.
**[18:31] Ruka**
N-No biggie!
***SIGN*** Like, you didn't even
have to come.
**[18:35] Ruka**
*Man, why'd Chizuru-san show up?*
**[18:38] Ruka**
*Does she like Kazuya-kun after all?*
**[18:40] Ruka**
*I told her not to bother, and still...*
**[18:42] Ruka**
* But I've built up a cache, a rapport*
* with the family in the time so far.*
**[18:48] Ruka**
*Not even Chizuru-san can erase it all!*
**[18:53] Nagomi**
Over here, Chizuru-san.
**[18:55] Nagomi**
You're the guest of honor.
**[18:58] Chizuru**
Oh, before I take a seat...
**[19:02] Chizuru**
May I pay my respects at the family altar?
**[19:09] Kazuya**
Wha...
**[19:14] Ruka**
*That thought didn't even cross my mind!*
**[19:20] Ruka**
*What the heck? The family altar?*
**[19:20] Nagomi**
O-Of course. Please go
say hi to my husband.
**[19:22] Ruka**
*I didn't even think of it.*
***SIGN*** This way!
It's over here!
**[19:24] Ruka**
* Are girlfriends supposed*
* to pay their respects?*
**[19:25] Chizuru**
Wow, such a pretty altar.
**[19:27] Nagomi**
You can tell?
**[19:34] Nagomi**
* Aren't you glad to see her, honey?*
* She's Kazuya's girlfriend.*
**[19:38] Harumi**
Mother...
**[19:40] Kazuo**
I'm happy for you, Mom.
**[19:45] Ruka**
*She's turning things around!*
**[19:47] Ruka**
*All my efforts will be reduced to nothing!*
**[19:51] Kazuya**
I was scared out of my wits back then.
**[19:55] Nagomi**
Maybe you should get your act together, then.
**[20:08] Chizuru**
This sake is really easy to drink.
**[20:10] Nagomi**
Wow, you have good taste, Chizuru-san.
**[20:22] Harumi**
Oh, Chizuru-san, where do you live?
**[20:26] Chizuru**
E-Er... Sakuradai...
**[20:29] Nagomi**
Oho? You two live in the same neighborhood?
**[20:32] Nagomi**
Have you considered living together, then?
**[20:37] Kazuya**
Wha? L-L-Living together?!
**[20:39] Kazuya**
I think you've had enough to drink, Gran!
**[20:42] Kazuya**
*Huh? She's gone?*
**[20:43] Kazuya**
*I'm glad Ruka-chan didn't hear that!*
**[20:46] Kazuya**
*I'd die if I lived together with Mizuhara...*
**[20:48] Chizuru**
It's my fault, really.
**[20:51] Chizuru**
If I'm too close to Kazuya-san,
I lean on him too much.
**[20:55] Chizuru**
And these days, women have
to be independent, too.
**[20:56] Kazuya**
*What a model answer.*
**[20:58] Nagomi**
Hear that, Kazuya?
**[21:00] Nagomi**
It's you! You've got to get it together!
**[21:03] Kazuya**
I need to use the restroom.
**[21:06] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara's shining so bright,*
* it's making my darkness stand out.*
**[21:11] Kazuya**
* All this fantasy crap about living*
* together, getting married...*
**[21:14] Kazuya**
*She's a rental girlfriend, damn it!*
**[21:16] Kazuya**
*Gotta hand it to Mizuhara, though.*
**[21:18] Kazuya**
* Everything she's doing is*
* professional to the extreme.*
**[21:21] Kazuya**
*She's got Gran back to normal, too.*
**[21:25] Kazuya**
*And she seemed like a ticking time bomb,*
**[21:27] Kazuya**
* but Ruka-chan's calmed down*
* ever since Mizuhara got here.*
***SIGN*** Tears
of
relief
**[21:37] Kazuya**
Oh, that's where you went.
**[21:39] Kazuya**
Similar situation here.
**[21:45] Kazuya**
S-Sorry, I need to go.
**[21:48] Kazuya**
Oh, the tie?
**[21:50] Kazuya**
Thanks...
**[22:07] Chizuru**
A pendulum clock?
Such an antique piece. I love it.
**[22:10] Nagomi**
I bought it with my husband
back when we opened the store.
**[22:16] Chizuru**
Wow... It's such a pretty sound.
**[23:57] Ruka**
Mwahaha. She who dares wins, Chizuru-san.
**[24:01] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[24:02] Ruka**
The sudden appearance of a new
challenger caught me off-guard,
**[24:04] Ruka**
but I'll win the Kazuya-kun Sweepstakes
Kinoshita Family Reversi Tournament!
**[24:09] Chizuru**
Were you all playing Reversi before I came?
**[24:10] Ruka**
Wow, look at you playing dumb.
**[24:13] Ruka**
Is this another one of your
schemes to make a comeback?
**[24:15] Chizuru**
Uh, what is Ruka-chan even talking about?
**[24:17] Kazuya**
B-Beats me.
**[24:19] Kazuya**
Anyway, next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:22] Kazuya**
"Ring and...
**[24:22] Chizuru**
...Girlfriend."
***SIGN*** "Ring and Girlfriend"
**[24:23] Ruka**
The victor's ring will be mine!
# E22 - Ring and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GWDU8WVK2/ring-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:02] Nagomi**
You sure can hold your drink, Chizuru.
**[00:04] Nagomi**
Have some more.
**[00:06] Chizuru**
Thank you.
**[00:38] Kazuya**
What are you doing,
**[00:40] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan?
**[01:13] Kazuya**
We can't!
**[01:15] Kazuya**
Seriously... We can't!
**[01:17] Nagomi**
Bathroom break for me.
**[01:20] Chizuru**
But Kazuya-san's in there.
**[01:22] Nagomi**
Oh, right. I forgot.
***SIGN*** Slide
**[01:34] Ruka**
Sorry.
**[01:35] Ruka**
I know I crossed a line there.
**[01:38] Ruka**
But I don't want to lose.
**[01:48] Ruka**
I have no regrets.
**[01:53] Ruka**
That stuff about your first kiss tasting
of lemons or strawberries was a lie, huh?
**[01:58] Ruka**
Mine just tasted a bit like booze.
**[02:06] Chizuru**
Oh, Ruka-chan. Where's Kazuya-san?
**[02:09] Ruka**
He's using the bathroom.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Ring and Girlfriend"
**[03:46] Chizuru**
Welcome back, Kazuya-san.
**[03:48] Nagomi**
Took you long enough, Kazuya.
**[03:52] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah?
**[03:54] Chizuru**
Didn't you need the bathroom?
**[03:56] Nagomi**
Oh, well, I don't need to anymore.
**[04:12] Chizuru**
Are you two okay? You both look pale.
**[04:20] Nagomi**
Yeah, where did all your energy go?
Did something happen?
**[04:25] Kazuya**
N-Nah, we're totally... good!
**[04:29] Kazuya**
*Nothing about this is good!*
***SIGN*** An unmitigated disaster
**[04:32] Kazuya**
* What was that all about?*
* A kiss? Holy crap!*
**[04:35] Kazuya**
* Ruka-chan and me?*
* Why'd we kiss? Why now?*
**[04:35] Nagomi**
You two are acting weird.
**[04:39] (Flashback) Ruka**
But I don't want to lose.
**[04:41] Kazuya**
* I was putting her through*
* more stress than I realized.*
**[04:45] Kazuya**
*I mean, just thinking about it...*
**[04:46] Kazuya**
* This whole fake relationship began because*
* Mizuhara and I didn't want to be exposed.*
**[04:52] Kazuya**
*There were signs this was coming.*
**[04:53] Kazuya**
*How she forced her way into my place,*
**[04:56] Kazuya**
*her little "parting gift,"*
**[04:57] Kazuya**
*and the way she snapped at Mami-chan...*
**[05:00] Kazuya**
*I backed her into a corner!*
**[05:01] Kazuya**
*And now...*
**[05:03] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Huh? Kiss?
**[05:06] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Where did that come from?
**[05:08] (Flashback) Ruka**
Well, we've been dating for six months.
**[05:10] (Flashback) Ruka**
A normal couple would've kissed
by now, but I won't push my luck.
**[05:15] (Flashback) Ruka**
It's just...
**[05:16] (Flashback) Ruka**
I thought it would be such a happy moment
to share my first kiss with someone I love.
**[05:22] Kazuya**
*It was your first, Ruka-chan?*
**[05:24] Kazuya**
* Are you sure you wanted it to be with me?*
* Hell no, that's obviously not right!*
**[05:28] Kazuya**
* Wasting your first kiss on this*
* pathetic excuse for a relationship...*
**[05:32] Kazuya**
*I'm sorry.*
**[05:33] Kazuya**
*I'm so sorry, Ruka-chan!*
**[05:35] Kazuya**
*This is on me! It's all my fault!*
**[05:39] Nagomi**
Oh, I nearly forgot.
**[05:43] Nagomi**
I have a gift for you, Chizuru-san.
***SIGN*** That box...!
**[05:51] Nagomi**
It's the ring my husband
gave me when he proposed.
**[05:56] Kazuya**
*The engagement ring?*
***SIGN*** The implications..!!
**[06:01] Nagomi**
It went to Harumi-san later,
**[06:04] Nagomi**
but we were talking, and we wanted to give
it to you to celebrate your 20th birthday.
**[06:10] Nagomi**
Right, Harumi-san?
**[06:12] Harumi**
Yes, please have it.
**[06:17] Kazuya**
*Yeah, no! On a scale of nope to nope, nope!*
**[06:19] Kazuya**
*She can't accept that!*
**[06:22] Kazuya**
* Who would give an engagement ring*
* to a girlfriend who just turned 20?!*
**[06:27] Kazuya**
* Who gives a family heirloom*
* to a rental girlfriend?!*
**[06:27] Chizuru**
I hope it suits you!
***SIGN*** You're getting
carried away, Gran.
***SIGN*** What kind of insane
situation is this?
**[06:33] Nagomi**
We have nothing else to offer you,
***SIGN*** It may be old,
but it's quality.
**[06:36] Nagomi**
and this bag of bones couldn't think of an
appropriate gift for an angel like you...
**[06:39] Chizuru**
Oh, no...
***SIGN*** Tee
hee.
**[06:42] Kazuya**
Wait!
**[06:43] Chizuru**
I can't take something so important to you!
**[06:46] Nagomi**
It's fine. We want you to have it.
**[06:50] Chizuru**
B-But...
**[06:52] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara can't deal with this.*
* And of course she can't!*
**[06:56] Kazuya**
* She's probably never faced a*
* situation like this before!*
**[07:00] Kazuya**
*I gotta figure something out, and fast!*
**[07:07] Kazuya**
*What's with the hand?*
**[07:08] Kazuya**
* What does this mean? What are you*
* trying to tell me, Ruka-chan?*
**[07:15] Kazuya**
* Duh! This has gotta be hard*
* for her to watch, too.*
**[07:21] Kazuya**
*What do I do? What can I do?*
**[07:24] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I'm thinking of quitting
the rental girlfriend job.
**[07:28] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I figure it's about time to move on.
**[07:38] Nagomi**
Would you please try it on?
**[07:40] Chizuru**
I really can't...
**[07:42] Kazuya**
We can't accept it.
**[07:44] Nagomi**
Well, I do understand,
but there's no need to overthink it.
**[07:47] Kazuya**
It's not about that.
**[07:51] Kazuya**
I can't have Chizuru accepting that ring!
**[07:53] Kazuya**
*This is it.*
**[07:55] Nagomi**
What do you mean, Kazuya?
**[07:58] Kazuya**
*There's no other way.*
**[08:01] Kazuya**
I'm sorry about this.
**[08:03] Kazuya**
I know you love Chizuru.
**[08:05] Kazuya**
I know you'll hate me for doing
this during the birthday party.
**[08:10] Kazuya**
*Gran's gonna bawl her eyes out!*
**[08:14] Kazuya**
*I don't wanna see it!*
**[08:15] Kazuya**
*Or maybe she'll disown me?*
**[08:17] Kazuya**
*Either way, it's gonna suck.*
**[08:19] Kazuya**
*But there's no avoiding it anymore.*
**[08:23] Kazuya**
I know I'm going to put a damper on
things, but this can't keep going.
**[08:28] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara and I going on dates*
* is stressing Ruka-chan out.*
**[08:33] Kazuya**
*I have to do this for her, too.*
**[08:37] Kazuya**
*Besides, I need to end this...*
**[08:40] Kazuya**
*sooner rather than later.*
**[08:43] Kazuya**
*Then do it right here, and now, tonight!*
**[08:47] Kazuya**
I just can't let things stand.
**[08:52] Kazuya**
*Thanks for everything, Mizuhara.*
**[08:55] Kazuya**
Stay calm and hear me out.
**[08:58] Kazuya**
Chizuru and I...
**[08:59] Kazuya**
*Forgive me, Ruka-chan!*
**[09:01] Kazuya**
* I can't continue with this farce*
* if it's gonna keep hurting people!*
**[09:06] Kazuya**
We... We broke...
**[09:13] Chizuru**
S-Sorry!
***SIGN*** Third Hospital
***SIGN*** Itabashi, Tokyo
**[09:19] Chizuru**
Excuse me for a moment.
**[09:24] Chizuru**
Hello? This is Ichinose.
**[09:27] Chizuru**
What? Really?!
**[09:29] Chizuru**
I'll be right there!
**[09:31] Chizuru**
Please handle things!
**[09:46] Kazuya**
*That was the moment everything began.*
**[09:52] Chizuru**
My grandma lost consciousness...
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** We're BFFs.
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
**[10:01] Nagomi**
I'll handle the fare. You two go on ahead.
**[10:05] Chizuru**
But the money...
**[10:08] Kazuya**
Let's go.
**[10:13] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Please be there for Chizuru.
**[10:22] Kazuya**
*Granny Sayuri!*
**[10:27] Sayuri**
Oh, Kazuya-kun! And Chizuru, too.
***SIGN*** Sweat Sweat
***SIGN*** Chizuru-peeled
**[10:34] Nagomi**
That's my Sayutaso!
**[10:36] Nagomi**
You came back from a trip to the afterlife?
I admire your will to live!
**[10:40] Sayuri**
Indeed, I made an about turn
when I got to the River Styx.
**[10:46] Nagomi**
You gave the devil himself
an attitude adjustment, huh?
**[10:50] Kazuya**
*Can these two be any more inappropriate?!*
**[10:52] Sayuri**
I'm so sorry I ruined your
birthday party, though.
***SIGN*** My body can't
take a hint.
**[10:58] Nagomi**
Oh, please.
***SIGN*** I'm
really
sorry.
**[11:00] Nagomi**
I should be the one apologizing for inviting
Chizuru when you were under the weather.
**[11:04] Nagomi**
I feel bad.
**[11:06] Sayuri**
You have nothing to feel bad about.
**[11:09] Sayuri**
Given how much Chizuru looked
like she wanted to go,
**[11:12] Sayuri**
I would've made her skip
my own funeral for it.
**[11:14] Kazuya**
*Huh? Mizuhara did?*
***SIGN*** ba-dump
**[11:16] Chizuru**
C-Come on, Grandma! What are you saying?
**[11:19] Nagomi**
Oh, is that so, Chizuru-san?
**[11:19] Kazuya**
*She wanted to come over to my place?*
**[11:21] Chizuru**
Well, yes...
***SIGN*** glance
***SIGN*** glare...
***SIGN*** Got carried away.
**[11:27] Kazuya**
*S-Sorry.*
***SIGN*** Room 301
***SIGN*** Ichinose Sayuri
***SIGN*** nyuk nyuk
***SIGN*** hehe
***SIGN*** nod
**[11:33] Kazuya**
*We panicked for a while there,*
***SIGN*** ahaha
***SIGN*** hyuk hyuk
***SIGN*** hehe
***SIGN*** nyuk nyuk
***SIGN*** nod
**[11:35] Kazuya**
*but I'm glad Granny Sayuri's all right.*
***SIGN*** ahaha
***SIGN*** hyuk hyuk
***SIGN*** nyuk nyuk
***SIGN*** hehe
***SIGN*** nod
***SIGN*** ahaha
***SIGN*** hyuk hyuk
**[11:40] Kazuya**
*I guess Mizuhara must be relieved, too.*
**[11:42] Chizuru**
Grandma, you need to get some rest.
**[11:45] Chizuru**
Come in.
**[11:48] Doctor**
Ichinose-san, can we talk?
**[11:50] Chizuru**
Sure. Please watch over them, Kazuya-san.
**[11:54] Kazuya**
S-Sure.
**[11:58] Kazuya**
*That was so naturally couple-like.*
***SIGN*** Smirk
**[12:05] Sayuri**
Say, how is it going with Chizuru?
**[12:08] Kazuya**
What do you mean, how?
**[12:08] Nagomi**
They're too bashful to tell me.
**[12:12] Sayuri**
Are you all lovey-dovey?
**[12:13] Kazuya**
I-I guess?
**[12:16] Nagomi**
We talked about them
moving in together today.
**[12:18] Sayuri**
What? Moving in?!
**[12:20] Nagomi**
Wouldn't that be nice?
**[12:21] Sayuri**
Be still, my beating heart!
**[12:32] Kazuya**
*I'm glad she was all right,*
**[12:36] Kazuya**
*but I lost my chance to spill the beans.*
**[12:38] Kazuya**
* There's the whole thing with Ruka-chan, too.*
* I can't just let things be.*
**[12:44] Kazuya**
H-Hey, Mizuhara.
**[12:47] Kazuya**
They sent me on an errand,
those slave drivers.
**[12:50] Kazuya**
What did the doctor say?
**[12:56] Chizuru**
Bad news.
**[12:59] Chizuru**
My grandmother's not doing too great.
**[13:03] Chizuru**
The doctor said so.
**[13:04] Nagomi**
Watch. This is my new favorite
streamer. Seventy years old.
**[13:06] Chizuru**
She seems perfectly fine,
**[13:08] Sayuri**
Wow, that's pretty close to us.
**[13:08] Chizuru**
but she doesn't have much time left.
**[13:18] Kazuya**
Is it gonna be okay?
**[13:20] Chizuru**
Like I just said, definitely not okay.
**[13:22] Kazuya**
No, are *you* okay?
**[13:28] Chizuru**
What, you're worried about me now?
**[13:31] Chizuru**
Yes, I'm okay.
**[13:32] Chizuru**
I knew this was coming
ever since I heard her diagnosis,
**[13:36] Chizuru**
so I did everything I could do for her.
**[13:41] Chizuru**
Wait, where are you going?
**[13:43] Kazuya**
Isn't that obvious?
**[13:45] Kazuya**
I'm gonna tell your grandma that
our relationship was a lie.
**[13:49] Chizuru**
What? But...
**[13:52] Kazuya**
I started it, and I'm gonna see it through.
**[13:55] Kazuya**
I can't cause you any more trouble.
**[13:58] Kazuya**
I won't talk about the rental thing,
**[14:01] Kazuya**
but if we're running out of time,
all the more reason to come clean.
**[14:07] Kazuya**
*This is all I can do to make things right.*
**[14:16] Chizuru**
Wait. Hold on.
**[14:19] Chizuru**
I don't want her to know.
**[14:22] Chizuru**
I don't want to tell Grandma
that we're breaking up.
**[14:26] Kazuya**
Mizuhara?
**[14:30] Kazuya**
You don't want to tell her? But why?
**[14:34] Chizuru**
Because she's taken a real liking to you.
**[14:39] Chizuru**
And she's worried that I'll end
up all alone after she's gone.
**[14:48] Chizuru**
I know I'm contradicting myself after
telling you to make things right.
**[14:53] Chizuru**
But there's really no point now.
**[14:57] Chizuru**
Telling a woman on her deathbed that her
granddaughter just broke up with her boyfriend
**[15:02] Chizuru**
isn't going to help in any way.
**[15:07] Kazuya**
B-But...
**[15:10] Kazuya**
We're not actually going out, are we?
**[15:16] Chizuru**
No.
**[15:17] Chizuru**
We're not.
**[15:18] Kazuya**
Th-Then how is continuing to lie gonna help?
**[15:27] Chizuru**
It's become more than just a lie.
**[15:30] Chizuru**
I don't have it in me to
make her sad at this point.
**[15:33] Kazuya**
B-But...
**[15:34] Chizuru**
Why do it?
**[15:37] Chizuru**
As far as my grandma knows,
I've found myself a wonderful guy.
**[15:43] Chizuru**
Why break that spell?
**[15:47] Chizuru**
I'm heading back.
**[15:55] Kazuya**
*What the hell am I supposed to do?*
**[15:59] Kazuya**
*I get what Mizuhara's saying,*
**[16:01] Kazuya**
* but is this really okay?*
* Is it really the right thing to do?*
**[16:05] Kazuya**
* I mean, it's not like I want to*
* make Granny Sayuri sad, either.*
***SIGN*** Droop
***SIGN*** Scratch
***SIGN*** My back's
against the wall!!
**[16:18] Nagomi**
This "I nearly had a heart attack!"
caption is a running gag. I love it.
***SIGN*** yay yay
***SIGN*** nyuk nyuk
**[16:23] Sayuri**
That looks like fun.
Maybe I should try it out, too.
**[16:36] Chizuru**
Okay, we're going to head out.
Visiting hours are long over.
**[16:40] Sayuri**
Sure. Do visit again, Nagomin.
**[16:43] Nagomi**
You betcha.
**[16:47] Kazuya**
I'll go hail a cab.
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
**[16:50] Nagomi**
Okay. Make sure it's a pretty one.
**[16:52] Kazuya**
Those don't exist.
**[16:53] Nagomi**
One like a pumpkin carriage, for my angel.
**[17:01] Nagomi**
Chizuru-san.
**[17:05] Nagomi**
About this ring...
**[17:06] Chizuru**
Sorry, I can't accept it.
**[17:08] Nagomi**
Sayuri-san's not going to make it, is she?
**[17:12] Nagomi**
Such a strong woman.
**[17:15] Nagomi**
She's acting all cheery,
**[17:17] Nagomi**
but one look at her face
tells the whole story.
**[17:20] Nagomi**
I heard that you'd have no family
left if worse comes to worse.
**[17:26] Nagomi**
If you ever need money, pawn it off.
**[17:29] Nagomi**
And no need to wear it if you don't want to.
**[17:32] Nagomi**
I just want you to have it.
**[17:36] Nagomi**
That's really it.
**[17:46] Kazuya**
Hey, our ride's here!
**[17:48] Nagomi**
Good. Why is hailing cabs the
only thing you're so good at?
***SIGN*** Is it because
you're big?
**[17:57] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara was putting on a brave face...*
**[17:59] Nagomi**
What's your address, Chizuru-san?
**[18:01] Kazuya**
Oh, she'll be staying with me tonight.
***SIGN*** Our addresses
are the same!
**[18:03] Kazuya**
*...but she looked smaller to me that day.*
**[18:03] Nagomi**
Ah, yes, a great idea.
**[18:07] Kazuya**
* She was probably weighed down*
* by pain, fear, sorrow,*
**[18:12] Kazuya**
*and lots of other emotions.*
**[18:17] Kazuya**
B-Bye.
**[18:19] Chizuru**
Yeah.
**[18:21] Kazuya**
*And yet here I am,*
**[18:23] Kazuya**
*unable to do anything for her.*
***SIGN*** Wow, look who
decided to show up.
***SIGN*** You better have bought
some good feed!
**[18:31] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Isn't that good enough?
**[18:34] Kazuya**
*Damn it.*
**[18:45] Chizuru**
Ugh...
***SIGN*** G
r
a
m
m
a
b
l
e
***SIGN*** Rainbow (made of candy)
***SIGN*** Angel Wings
***SIGN*** Cream Clouds
***SIGN*** Super
delish!!!
**[20:27] Ruka**
This cream just melts in your mouth!
***SIGN*** om nom
***SIGN*** clatter
**[20:30] Ruka**
The rainbow's great, too!
**[20:34] Kazuya**
*What is even going on here?*
***SIGN*** fluff
**[20:37] Kazuya**
*This is no time to be eating fluffy pancakes.*
***SIGN*** Nice and sweet...
***SIGN*** I went and dug in...
**[20:40] Kazuya**
*Is she not finding this awkward?*
**[20:43] Kazuya**
*It's so unbearable for me*
**[20:45] Kazuya**
*that I can't even look her in the eye.*
***SIGN*** om nom
**[20:50] Ruka**
Is she okay?
Chizuru-san's grandmother, I mean.
**[20:56] Kazuya**
Oh, yeah, her condition
stabilized last night.
**[21:00] Ruka**
Really?
**[21:02] Kazuya**
Sorry we made you go home alone.
**[21:03] Ruka**
Don't worry about it. It was an emergency.
**[21:06] Kazuya**
*There's no point in making her worry.*
**[21:10] Ruka**
And Chizuru-san?
**[21:12] Ruka**
Was she having a hard time?
**[21:15] Kazuya**
Yeah. She was trying not
to show it, but I bet.
**[21:20] Ruka**
Oh... I guess it would be hard on her.
**[21:24] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan's such a nice girl.*
**[21:28] Kazuya**
* Even now, she's worrying about Mizuhara.*
* I'm not sure I'd be able to.*
**[21:38] Ruka**
I'm calling a truce with you and Chizuru-san.
**[21:42] Ruka**
Sure, I do want to be your girlfriend for real,
**[21:46] Ruka**
but even I know this isn't the
time to go on the offensive.
**[21:50] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan...*
**[21:51] Ruka**
It made me happy
**[21:53] Ruka**
to see you try to draw a
line in the sand with her.
**[21:57] Ruka**
But now's a terrible time.
**[21:59] Kazuya**
*What? She figured it out?!*
**[22:01] Kazuya**
*It was obvious, huh?*
**[22:04] Ruka**
Also, you have the wrong
idea about something.
**[22:07] Ruka**
I did say I don't want to lose,
**[22:10] Ruka**
but I also said I had no regrets.
**[22:13] Ruka**
It did get me down seeing
how perfect Chizuru-san was,
**[22:18] Ruka**
but it only made me realize once again
how much I loved you... hence the kiss.
**[22:25] Ruka**
I got to kiss the person I love and
push our relationship one step forward,
**[22:30] Ruka**
so I've made some real progress!
**[22:34] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan...*
**[22:36] Staff**
Thank you!
**[22:39] Ruka**
By the way, whenever you wanna
do it, just let me know.
**[22:45] Ruka**
Kissing is fair game now, right?
**[22:51] Kazuya**
No, it's not! Not even close!
**[22:54] Ruka**
What?
***SIGN*** Such a shy boy.
**[22:56] Ruka**
Oh, right, here's your birthday present.
***SIGN*** gloom
**[23:04] Kazuya**
What is even going on?
**[23:07] Kazuya**
*I finally made up my mind,*
**[23:09] Kazuya**
* but now Mizuhara and*
* Ruka-chan are against it?*
**[23:14] (Flashback) Ruka**
I'm calling a truce.
**[23:17] Kazuya**
*They're both so much more mature than me.*
**[23:19] Kazuya**
Gah! You've gotta be kidding me!
**[23:23] Kazuya**
There's not a damn thing left for me to do!
***SIGN*** Woof!!
***SIGN*** Woof!!
***SIGN*** Woof!!
***SIGN*** Woof!!
***SIGN*** Ichinose
***SIGN*** I'm done...
**[23:37] Kazuya**
It's all over.
**[23:39] Kazuya**
*What the hell am I supposed to do?!*
***SIGN*** Somebody help me!!
***SIGN*** With all my heart and soul
***SIGN*** Kazuya-kun's Birthday
**[23:54] Sumi**
Let's do this!
**[23:57] Ruka**
I've turned over a new leaf.
**[24:00] Ruka**
Let's call a truce for the
time being, Chizuru-san.
**[24:02] Ruka**
But promise me one thing.
**[24:05] Ruka**
No kissing Kazuya-kun, okay?
**[24:07] Chizuru**
Relax. I won't do anything.
**[24:09] Kazuya**
Wha?!
**[24:10] Chizuru**
Uh...?
**[24:10] Kazuya**
Oh, nothing!
**[24:11] Ruka**
Right. He's the one to keep an eye on!
**[24:15] Ruka**
Call off the truce!
**[24:16] Kazuya**
What happened to turning over a new leaf?!
**[24:19] Chizuru**
Anyway, next time on *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:21] Kazuya**
"Guide and...
**[24:22] Chizuru**
...Girlfriend."
**[24:23] Ruka**
If I need to, I'll chain him up...
***SIGN*** "Guide and Girlfriend"
**[24:25] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan?!
# E23 - Guide and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GG1U2QW0W/guide-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Fighting Illness With Positivity
***SIGN*** Grandma, Me, and Our Battle
***SIGN*** What Women Want When They're Sad
**[00:08] Kazuya**
Is there any point in looking all this stuff up?
***SIGN*** Morning already...
**[00:14] Kazuya**
Was that...
**[00:17] Chizuru**
Sorry, I'll have to make this quick.
**[00:18] Chizuru**
I know I called you out here, but...
**[00:20] Chizuru**
Sumi-chan wants you
to help her practice again.
**[00:23] Chizuru**
Saturday, 10 AM, at the stairs
by the Shinagawa Princess entrance.
**[00:29] Chizuru**
Are you free?
**[00:29] Kazuya**
Wait, what? Sumi-chan?
***SIGN*** Keep spacing out
and life will pass you by.
**[00:31] Chizuru**
Were you even listening?
***SIGN*** Too much information,
too quickly.
**[00:33] Kazuya**
Not really, sorry.
**[00:36] Chizuru**
Sumi-chan wants you
to help her practice again.
**[00:39] Chizuru**
Saturday, 10 AM, outside
the Shinagawa Princess. Okay?
**[00:44] Kazuya**
Uh, sure...
**[00:46] Kazuya**
But Shinagawa at 10 AM? That's early.
**[00:50] Chizuru**
It seems she has some schedule planned out.
**[00:52] Chizuru**
She said you couldn't miss 11:30.
**[00:55] Kazuya**
What's that about?
**[00:57] Chizuru**
Beats me.
**[00:58] Chizuru**
Anyway, I'll let her know.
**[01:00] Kazuya**
Hey, wait.
**[01:02] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Isn't that good enough?
**[01:06] Kazuya**
Are you, uh... okay?
**[01:09] Chizuru**
That question again?
**[01:11] Kazuya**
Well, I mean...
**[01:12] Chizuru**
Like I said, I did everything
I could for Grandma.
**[01:17] Chizuru**
Only fools look back
on the past with regret.
**[01:19] Kazuya**
*Damn, she's strong!*
***SIGN*** Not that it's
anything new
**[01:22] Chizuru**
What about *you*?
Things okay with Ruka-chan?
**[01:24] Kazuya**
Huh? Ruka-chan?
**[01:26] Chizuru**
Yes. You two suddenly started
acting weird at the party.
**[01:35] Kazuya**
Managing, I guess.
**[01:38] Chizuru**
Really? Good to hear.
**[01:40] Chizuru**
Anyway, have fun.
**[01:40] Kazuya**
I-I'll try.
**[01:42] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara sure was in a rush.*
**[01:46] Kazuya**
* Guess she has a lot to deal with,*
* given her grandma's condition.*
**[01:49] Kazuya**
* Yet here she is, looking out*
* for Ruka-chan and Sumi-chan.*
**[01:53] Kazuya**
*Is she okay, then?*
**[01:55] Kazuya**
*But... she can't be.*
***SIGN*** Shinagawa Station
**[02:01] Kazuya**
What am I supposed to do?
**[02:06] Kazuya**
Is it really the right time for this?
**[02:08] Kazuya**
* I mean, dates with Sumi-chan*
* have always been super fun.*
**[02:12] Kazuya**
* But shouldn't I be thinking about what*
* I can do for Mizuhara and Granny Sayuri?*
**[02:20] Kazuya**
* Besides, what even is this schedule*
* Sumi-chan planned out?*
**[02:25] Kazuya**
* That said, a favor for Sumi-chan*
* is a favor for Mizuhara.*
**[02:27] Kazuya**
*I'll focus on being the practice partner today!*
**[02:33] Kazuya**
Oh, hey, Sumi-chan!
**[02:41] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[02:46] Kazuya**
*Wha?*
**[02:49] Kazuya**
*What?!*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[04:23] Kazuya**
*A uniform?*
***SIGN*** "Guide and Girlfriend"
**[04:24] Kazuya**
*Is that a school uniform?*
**[04:28] Kazuya**
Ah... Good morning.
**[04:33] Kazuya**
O-Okay.
**[04:39] Kazuya**
*Hold up, what's going on here?*
**[04:42] Kazuya**
*The date's begun, but why a school uniform?*
**[04:44] Kazuya**
*Is it part of the experience?*
**[04:47] Kazuya**
Sorry, there's been a miscommunication.
**[04:49] Kazuya**
I didn't hear anything from Mizuhara,
so I dressed normally.
**[04:56] Kazuya**
*Huh? That's not it?*
**[04:58] Kazuya**
*It's just for her?*
**[05:01] Kazuya**
*Then seriously, what is it?*
***SIGN*** Cosplay?
**[05:02] Kazuya**
*She just felt like it?*
***SIGN*** She's cute!
**[05:04] Kazuya**
*Not that I mind...*
**[05:06] Kazuya**
*Should I ask her?*
**[05:09] Kazuya**
D-Do you wear uniforms often?
***SIGN*** I just thought you liked
school uniforms, Kazuya-kun
**[05:20] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[05:21] Kazuya**
What? Me, like uniforms?
***SIGN*** blush...
**[05:28] Kazuya**
*Wha? What gave her that idea?*
***SIGN*** I certainly don't dislike them.
**[05:32] Kazuya**
Ah, I see! But I don't know...
**[05:37] Kazuya**
* I feel like she casually*
* branded me a pervert...*
**[05:41] Kazuya**
*What gave her that impression?*
**[05:44] Kazuya**
*Oh...*
**[05:49] Kazuya**
W-Wait a second, you saw Mizuhara
and me at the theme park?!
**[05:58] Kazuya**
*Kill me now!*
**[06:00] Kazuya**
*I see now.*
**[06:01] Kazuya**
* She assumed I liked uniforms because*
* she saw that I'd made Mizuhara wear one.*
***SIGN*** A series of
small explosions
**[06:08] Kazuya**
*Wait, so she wore this for me?*
***SIGN*** An "Oceanic Theme Park,"
combining aquarium and theme park,
that both kids and adults can enjoy!
**[06:12] Kazuya**
* And we're at Aqua*
* Wonderful World Shinagawa!*
**[06:15] Kazuya**
*An aquarium...*
**[06:17] Kazuya**
*Did Mizuhara tell her that I like fish?*
**[06:20] Kazuya**
*But it could be a coincidence...*
**[06:24] Sumi**
I wanted to...
**[06:27] Sumi**
I wanted to guide you today, Kazuya-kun.
**[06:32] Kazuya**
*G...*
**[06:33] Kazuya**
*Guide me?!*
**[06:35] Kazuya**
*A guide plan drawn up by Sumi-chan?!*
***SIGN*** ba-dump ba-dump
**[06:38] Kazuya**
*What's gonna happen here?*
**[06:43] Kazuya**
Whoa, a pirate ship ride!
**[06:45] Kazuya**
Never seen one in an aquarium!
**[06:48] Kazuya**
* Is she taking the lead*
* and showing me fun stuff?*
**[06:52] Kazuya**
*I gotta make sure I don't embarrass her.*
***SIGN*** Plomp ♥
**[07:01] Kazuya**
You okay, Sumi-chan?
Are you not feeling well?
**[07:06] Kazuya**
*Huh? It's not that?*
***SIGN*** RUMBLE
**[07:10] Kazuya**
*Wait, what the hell?!*
**[07:12] Kazuya**
*G-Guess I should sit down.*
**[07:19] Kazuya**
Wha... A penguin?!
***SIGN*** Hanami Penguin
**[07:27] Kazuya**
So cute!
**[07:30] Kazuya**
*I see. So she knew about this.*
**[07:34] Kazuya**
*Talk about my way or the highway, though.*
**[07:37] Kazuya**
* Her lack of communication skill*
* makes her hard to predict, too.*
***SIGN*** Thoughtful Sta.
-> Escort Sta.
***SIGN*** Sakurasawa
**[07:42] Kazuya**
* Sumi-chan's Guide Express*
* has left the station!*
***SIGN*** Stomp Stomp
**[07:47] Kazuya**
*She asks for a lot from her partner!*
***SIGN*** Where to next?
**[07:50] Kazuya**
*A merry-go-round?*
**[07:52] Kazuya**
*A date classic, sure...*
**[07:56] Kazuya**
*Hold up! Her face is beet red!*
**[07:58] Kazuya**
*She's totally forcing herself!*
**[08:00] Kazuya**
*Even I'm blushing at how close we're sitting!*
***SIGN*** Perfectly
Aligned
**[08:08] Kazuya**
*Oh, here we go.*
**[08:09] Kazuya**
*But hey, this actually might be fun.*
**[08:12] Kazuya**
*Thighs!*
**[08:14] Kazuya**
*That's what you get for wearing a uniform!*
***SIGN*** FWOP
***SIGN*** Dying inside
***SIGN*** Stops on the Schedule:
Photograph
**[08:20] Kazuya**
Where did you even get that?
***SIGN*** She's so quiet,
it's easy to lose sight of her!!
***SIGN*** Aquarium
Coffee Shop
***SIGN*** Hot! Hot!
**[08:28] Kazuya**
Huh? Moving on already?
**[08:30] Kazuya**
*It's one surprise after another.*
**[08:33] Kazuya**
*Am I really "enjoying" this?*
**[08:35] Kazuya**
*Isn't she looking tired, too?*
**[08:38] Kazuya**
*The itinerary is too strict!*
**[08:40] Kazuya**
*Is the whole date gonna be like this?*
**[08:43] Kazuya**
Wow, the underwater tunnel!
**[08:46] Kazuya**
*A sight to behold!*
**[08:49] Kazuya**
Whoa, a sawfish!
**[08:51] Kazuya**
Around four meters long?
**[08:53] Kazuya**
I can't believe they grow to twice that size!
**[08:56] Kazuya**
Wow, a manta ray, too!
**[08:57] Kazuya**
You really can see them
without going to Okinawa, huh?
**[09:02] Kazuya**
*Yikes!*
**[09:03] Kazuya**
* I got too hyped and let loose*
* my trivia again! Cringe!*
**[09:13] Kazuya**
R-Really? You enjoyed that?
**[09:17] Kazuya**
*Her eyes are sparkling!*
**[09:20] Kazuya**
*She might be a natural at this job.*
**[09:23] Kazuya**
*She's cute* and *a hard worker.*
**[09:25] Kazuya**
* Plus, she's trying to help me*
* have a good time...*
**[09:28] Kazuya**
*This is undeniable progress.*
**[09:32] Kazuya**
Ooh!
**[09:33] Kazuya**
The dolphin show stadium!
**[09:34] Kazuya**
I've always wanted to come here!
***SIGN*** Dolphin Show
**[09:39] (Flashback) Chizuru**
She said you couldn't miss 11:30.
**[09:42] Kazuya**
*I see! So that was for the dolphin show!*
**[09:46] Kazuya**
*She must've prepped so hard for today.*
***SIGN*** I
really
wanted
to
see
this...
**[09:50] Kazuya**
* Maybe I should relax*
* a little and enjoy this.*
**[09:54] Pa**
* Thank you for joining us at Aqua Wonderful*
* World Shinagawa's dolphin show.*
**[09:58] Kazuya**
Shall we take a seat over there?
**[10:00] Pa**
* Please note that guests*
* sitting in the front row*
**[10:04] Pa**
* should expect to get soaked*
* from head to toe during the show.*
***SIGN*** I've got this!
**[10:08] Pa**
*We ask for your understanding.*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[10:10] Kazuya**
*A dolphin show, huh?*
**[10:12] Kazuya**
* I think I begged my dad*
* to take me way back when.*
**[10:15] Kazuya**
* But our family was so busy,*
* it never happened.*
***SIGN*** Kibe Yoshiaki
***SIGN*** Dolphin show?
Take your GF.
If you have one...
**[10:18] Kazuya**
*And I never had a girl I could come with.*
**[10:24] Kazuya**
*And now I'm here with this total cutie pie.*
**[10:27] Kazuya**
*Long live rental girlfriends!*
**[10:30] Kazuya**
Welcome back, Sumi-chan.
**[10:32] Kazuya**
Oh, drinks?
**[10:33] Kazuya**
Thanks! Let me pay you back.
**[10:36] Kazuya**
*What a guide!*
**[10:43] Kazuya**
Huh? Oh, you wanna sit over there?
**[10:45] Kazuya**
*But why? Did she not like those seats?*
**[10:49] Kazuya**
*Why move back?*
**[10:51] Kazuya**
*Can't do without a backrest?*
**[10:57] Kazuya**
Ah, I see!
**[10:58] Kazuya**
Water gets all the way there?
**[11:00] Kazuya**
*Yeah, I didn't bring a change of clothes.*
**[11:03] Kazuya**
*It'd suck if I got drenched.*
**[11:05] Kazuya**
Whew, close call!
**[11:06] Kazuya**
* Wait, did she come here*
* in advance to check it out?*
**[11:09] Kazuya**
*Sumi-chan's incredible!*
**[11:11] Pa**
*Let the show begin!*
**[11:17] Kazuya**
Wow!
**[11:20] Kazuya**
So high!
**[11:22] Kazuya**
H-How does that even work?
**[11:24] Kazuya**
Oh, man! Look at that, Sumi-chan!
***SIGN*** Ba-dump Ba-dump
**[11:30] Kazuya**
Yeah! Go for it!
**[11:36] Kazuya**
That was over in an instant.
***SIGN*** His
heart
has
been
healed
**[11:38] Kazuya**
Humans and animals in
perfect harmony... Bravo.
***SIGN*** All animal movies
make him cry
**[11:42] Kazuya**
Wasn't that the best, Sumi-chan?
**[11:45] Pa**
*It's splash time!*
**[11:47] Pa**
*Wonder's coming to get you!*
**[11:51] Kazuya**
*Splash?*
**[11:57] Kazuya**
Holy crap. Those kids
are having so much fun.
**[12:00] Kazuya**
*Whew, that was a close call.*
**[12:02] Kazuya**
* We would've been drenched*
* if Sumi-chan hadn't spoken up...*
**[12:07] Kazuya**
*What?! It still happened!*
**[12:10] Kazuya**
*Why? This wasn't how it was supposed to go!*
***SIGN*** Splash Splash
**[12:12] Kazuya**
*The fifth row should've been safe!*
**[12:13] Pa**
*Wonder's in top form today!*
**[12:16] Kazuya**
*It depends on Wonder's mood?!*
**[12:18] Kazuya**
*Okay, this calls for changing.*
**[12:24] Kazuya**
*Sumi-chan's even more soaked than I am!*
**[12:27] Kazuya**
Y-Y-Y-You okay, Sumi-chan?!
***SIGN*** Steam
Steam
***SIGN*** Soaked
**[12:30] Kazuya**
N-Nope, her brain's completely fried!
**[12:35] Kazuya**
*D-Damn summer uniform...*
**[12:38] Kazuya**
H-Here, put this on!
**[12:40] Kazuya**
*I saw nothing! Nothing at all!*
**[12:42] Sumi**
Sorry...
**[12:46] Sumi**
I'm sorry.
**[12:48] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan?
**[12:50] Kazuya**
*Oh... She must feel like she failed as a guide.*
***SIGN*** panic panic
**[13:02] Kazuya**
Sorry. This is a first for me.
**[13:05] Kazuya**
Stuff like this is what
makes dolphin shows great.
**[13:08] Kazuya**
Don't worry. I'm having a really great time.
**[13:11] Kazuya**
Besides...
**[13:13] Kazuya**
You're so cute, Sumi-chan.
**[13:15] Kazuya**
You make the best guide just by having fun.
**[13:19] Kazuya**
Wonder if they sell T-shirts
at the store. And towels, too.
**[13:22] Kazuya**
Where to next?
**[13:24] Kazuya**
* We need to change,*
* or I can't even look at her.*
**[13:32] Sumi**
...crushing on you...
**[13:35] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[13:39] Rando**
Excuse us.
**[13:42] Kazuya**
Sorry, Sumi-chan. Did you say something?
**[13:46] Sumi**
We... We're crushing it.
**[13:48] Kazuya**
Huh? Crushing it?
**[13:50] Kazuya**
Oh, we're on track with our schedule?
**[13:55] Kazuya**
That's great. Anyway, let's get changed.
**[13:57] Kazuya**
We can't go anywhere in this state.
***SIGN*** ba-dump ba-dump
**[14:06] Kazuya**
Phew. I'm glad they were
selling T-shirts nearby.
**[14:09] Kazuya**
*That's a dangerous look in itself!*
**[14:11] Kazuya**
* She looks like a high schooler*
* at a school festival.*
**[14:14] Kazuya**
*The added casualness is deadly!*
***SIGN*** Wait,
what am
I thinking?
**[14:17] Kazuya**
*At least it's not see-through anymore.*
***SIGN*** fidget fidget
**[14:21] Kazuya**
Let's get going, shall we?
**[14:25] Kazuya**
Wow, so pretty.
**[14:29] Kazuya**
It's all lit up.
**[14:30] Kazuya**
* It's a super romantic spot,*
* the perfect date finale.*
**[14:39] Kazuya**
Yeah. I'll take a seat, too.
**[14:43] Kazuya**
Odaiba, huh? I've never been here before.
**[14:46] Kazuya**
* So this is the last stop*
* on the Sakurasawa Express.*
**[14:50] Kazuya**
*Started off with a school uniform,*
**[14:52] Kazuya**
*went to an aquarium,*
**[14:53] Kazuya**
*and now these night lights...*
**[14:55] Kazuya**
*She even scouted it all out beforehand.*
**[14:57] Kazuya**
*It's awfully devoted of her. Why go so far?*
**[15:00] Kazuya**
*Just professionalism?*
**[15:02] Couplem**
Let's head back to the hotel.
**[15:04] Couplef**
Pick up some strong booze on the way.
**[15:06] Kazuya**
*Wha?!*
***SIGN*** Smooch
***SIGN*** Smooch
**[15:08] Kazuya**
*Is this what Odaiba's like at night?*
***SIGN*** Den of Normies
***SIGN*** Ahaha
**[15:11] Kazuya**
*Horny couples everywhere!*
**[15:15] Kazuya**
*And Sumi-chan's blushing up a storm!*
**[15:17] Kazuya**
*Th-This is so awkward for a rental couple!*
**[15:22] Kazuya**
*Huh? Did she just scoot this way?*
**[15:25] Kazuya**
*Why, Sumi-chan? Why?!*
**[15:28] Sumi**
Ka...
***SIGN*** F
l
i
n
c
h
**[15:30] Sumi**
Kazuya-kun...
**[15:32] Kazuya**
Wh-What's up, Sumi-chan?
Do you wanna leave?
**[15:38] Kazuya**
* Huh? What now?*
* What was that head shake for?*
**[15:42] Kazuya**
*She doesn't wanna leave?*
**[15:43] Kazuya**
* Out with it, Sumi-chan.*
* Why are you blushing so much?*
**[15:46] Kazuya**
*Whatever it is, it must be hard to say!*
***SIGN*** Dun Dun Dun
**[15:49] Kazuya**
*Did she bring me here for a reason?*
**[15:52] Sumi**
I wanted to guide you.
**[15:56] Kazuya**
*Her, of all people?!*
**[15:58] Kazuya**
*But I can't not be conscious of her here!*
**[16:12] Sumi**
Happy... birthday.
**[16:18] Kazuya**
F-For me?
**[16:23] Kazuya**
Thanks. Can I open it?
**[16:28] Kazuya**
*Sumi-chan got me a birthday present?*
**[16:32] (Flashback) Sumi**
I wanna know your birthday, Kazuya-kun.
**[16:36] Kazuya**
*She remembered that?*
**[16:39] Kazuya**
A summer knit hat? Wow, so stylish!
**[16:42] Kazuya**
Can I really pull this off?
**[16:46] Kazuya**
* Sorry I had those horny*
* fantasies, Sumi-chan!*
**[16:50] Kazuya**
*I see!*
**[16:51] Kazuya**
*She took the lead today as a birthday gift!*
***SIGN*** Mission accomplished.
Content.
**[16:54] Kazuya**
* Her way of helping me celebrate,*
* all while practicing.*
***SIGN*** What
an angel.
**[16:58] Kazuya**
*Just... how good a gal are you?!*
**[17:02] Kazuya**
* But man, Sumi-chan's really*
* grown by leaps and bounds.*
**[17:06] Kazuya**
*I mean, she couldn't even greet me at first.*
**[17:08] Kazuya**
* When she showed up in uniform*
* and started talking about guiding me,*
**[17:11] Kazuya**
*I wasn't sure what to expect.*
**[17:14] Kazuya**
*But in the end, I had so much fun.*
**[17:17] (Flashback) Ruka**
I've made some real progress!
**[17:20] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Isn't that good enough?
**[17:22] Kazuya**
*I'm the only one still stuck in place.*
***SIGN*** Something wrong?
**[17:38] Kazuya**
*Yikes! I let it show!*
**[17:43] Kazuya**
*Maybe I could tell her...*
**[17:45] Kazuya**
* No, I can't! Mizuhara might*
* want to keep it from her!*
**[17:50] Kazuya**
Nothing... It's nothing.
**[18:12] Sumi**
Please talk to me.
**[18:15] Sumi**
It's my turn to play the role of the wall.
**[18:21] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan...
**[18:25] Kazuya**
* I can't shrug it off when*
* she's looking at me like that!*
***SIGN*** She's such
a nice girl!!
***SIGN*** sparkle sparkle
***SIGN*** And she talked
so much
just now!
**[18:29] Kazuya**
* Sure, it's part of a rental GF's*
* job to offer life advice,*
**[18:31] Kazuya**
* but this is Mizuhara's*
* problem! What do I do?!*
**[18:38] Kazuya**
It... It's about this friend of mine.
**[18:43] Kazuya**
This friend's grandma fell really ill recently.
**[18:48] Kazuya**
Well, she's always been kinda sick,
but it's gotten worse.
**[18:53] Kazuya**
The parents are gone, so the grandma's
the only family my friend has.
**[18:57] Kazuya**
They say they're fine,
but they've gotta be hurting.
**[19:01] Kazuya**
I mean, we're talking about family here.
**[19:03] Kazuya**
I grew up in a family
that shares everything,
**[19:05] Kazuya**
so I never really gave it any thought.
**[19:10] Kazuya**
How it would feel to have no family left...
**[19:15] Kazuya**
It must be so painful, sad, and dispiriting.
**[19:20] Kazuya**
But my friend has nobody
to share the burden with.
**[19:24] Kazuya**
It must be so crushingly lonely.
**[19:28] Kazuya**
They've been an amazing friend to me.
**[19:31] Kazuya**
Always been by my side during hard times,
**[19:34] Kazuya**
and helped me out when I was in trouble.
**[19:38] Kazuya**
And always cared about me and my family,
even at their own lowest point.
**[19:45] Kazuya**
Never abandoned me, this loser.
**[19:49] Kazuya**
They have a dream, too.
**[19:51] Kazuya**
To show their grandma
that they were successful.
**[19:55] Kazuya**
They've been working their butt off
to make it come true,
**[19:58] Kazuya**
all while working and going to college.
**[20:02] Kazuya**
But if their grandma dies,
**[20:07] Kazuya**
it'll never come true.
**[20:09] Kazuya**
And even in these trying times,
there's nothing I can do to help.
**[20:17] Kazuya**
*What are you crying for, idiot?!*
**[20:20] Kazuya**
Sorry to spring this on you, Sumi-chan.
**[20:22] Kazuya**
F-Forget I said anything.
Let's go home, yeah?
***SIGN*** Sweat
***SIGN*** Sweat
**[20:36] Kazuya**
S-Sorry! You okay?
**[20:38] Kazuya**
Did I say something stupid?
**[20:43] Kazuya**
*Sumi-chan...*
**[20:45] Sumi**
I know how you feel, Kazuya-kun!
**[20:51] Sumi**
Don't carry that weight alone!
**[20:53] Sumi**
I'm here with you!
**[20:57] Kazuya**
*Sumi-chan?*
**[21:11] Kazuya**
*Sumi-chan didn't ask for any more details.*
**[21:16] Kazuya**
* For a while, we just sat there listening*
* to the ferry's whistle and crying.*
**[21:23] Kazuya**
* The way she held my hand was not*
* the way couples hold hands on a date.*
**[21:29] Kazuya**
*It felt like she was telling me that*
**[21:33] Kazuya**
* one didn't need to be family*
* to share in the pain.*
***SIGN*** Dazed
**[21:36] Kazuya**
*My head hurts from how much I cried...*
**[21:43] Kazuya**
Sure.
**[21:45] Kazuya**
Seriously, thanks for today, Sumi-chan.
**[21:47] Kazuya**
I had no idea just talking about it
would lighten the load so much.
***SIGN*** And thanks for
the hat, too!
**[21:51] Kazuya**
You were the best guide
I could've hoped for.
***SIGN*** hnngh
**[21:58] Sumi**
See you.
***SIGN*** Happy
Happy
***SIGN*** She's so
dedicated...
**[22:04] Kazuya**
*Yeah, she's so cute.*
**[22:08] Kazuya**
*Now, I gotta get my act together.*
***SIGN*** Superhit!
***SIGN*** Camera of the Dead
***SIGN*** Crowdfunded!!!
**[22:14] Kazuya**
*It's important to rely on others...*
**[22:17] Kazuya**
*That's it! This is it!*
**[22:19] Kazuya**
*I think I've found it!*
**[22:21] Kazuya**
*What I can do for Mizuhara!*
**[23:57] Sumi**
Kazuya-kun, how was I as a guide?
**[24:01] Kazuya**
Just the best! Let's do it again, Sumi-chan!
**[24:03] Sumi**
Yep. I'll bring a change
of clothes next time.
**[24:06] Chizuru**
Hey! A change of clothes?!
**[24:08] Chizuru**
What did you make Sumi-chan do?!
**[24:10] Kazuya**
Mizuhara?!
**[24:11] Kazuya**
You've got it all wrong! Right, Sumi-chan?!
**[24:13] Sumi**
Y-Yeah. It was the school uniform.
**[24:15] Chizuru**
School uniform?! You. Step outside. Now.
**[24:17] Kazuya**
B-Before that, next time
on *Rent-a-Girlfriend:*
**[24:20] Sumi**
"Girlfriend and...
**[24:21] Kazuya**
...Me."
**[24:22] Chizuru**
Okay, let's go.
**[24:23] Kazuya**
Watch the final episode, too!
***SIGN*** "Girlfriend and Me"
# E24 - Girlfriend and Me
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G0DUN1G4W/girlfriend-and-me)
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**[00:00] Chizuru**
I need to get to acting school.
It's almost time for my lessons.
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
**[00:04] Chizuru**
Listen to the doctors and stay in bed, okay?
**[00:08] Sayuri**
Thank you, nurse.
**[00:12] Chizuru**
Sheesh.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[00:16] Chizuru**
Hello!
**[00:18] Umi**
Oh, hey, Chizuru-chan.
**[00:20] Chizuru**
Did we start already?
**[00:21] Chizuru**
* There are sixty-five students*
* in this acting school.*
**[00:23] Umi**
Nope, just about to.
***SIGN*** Clown Wars
***SIGN*** Showing now to packed houses!
***SIGN*** Oh lord,
they coming!
***SIGN*** Coming in
2019
***SIGN*** Go back to
your roots...
**[00:25] Chizuru**
* Only one or two get to sign*
* with an agency each year.*
**[00:29] Chizuru**
*And even fewer actually get work.*
**[00:33] Umi**
Chizuru-chan, do you want
to get some grub with us?
**[00:35] Chizuru**
Sorry, I've got rehearsals now.
**[00:39] Chizuru**
Sorry about that!
**[00:41] Umi**
Don't worry about it.
**[00:42] Shiori**
Chi-chan's incredible.
**[00:45] Shiori**
She never misses an acting lesson,
**[00:48] Shiori**
*and* she goes to all the courses
her agency signed her up for.
**[00:51] Acting Student 1**
She visits her grandma in the
hospital twice every day.
**[00:54] Acting Student 2**
And she goes to rehearsals.
**[00:55] Sayuri**
Oh, and she takes two auditions a week.
**[00:58] Acting Student 1**
How long is her day? Thirty hours?
**[01:00] Chizuru**
*Acting school costs 24,000 yen per month.*
**[01:03] Chizuru**
*Even that's pretty reasonable, comparatively.*
**[01:06] Chizuru**
*Yikes! I forgot to go to the bank!*
***SIGN*** Urk...
**[01:08] Chizuru**
*I gotta pay the fees this weekend, too.*
**[01:11] Chizuru**
*This is a diet.*
***SIGN*** Beckoning Cat Troupe
Rehearsing
**[01:14] Chizuru**
*I learn a lot working with the troupe,*
**[01:17] Chizuru**
* but you can find these*
* small ones everywhere.*
**[01:17] Actor1**
Oh, how cruel!
**[01:21] Chizuru**
*Talent, luck, timing...*
**[01:24] Chizuru**
* Without all of those,*
* you're not going to stand out.*
**[01:29] Chizuru**
I'm sorry!
**[01:31] Chizuru**
Did you wait long?
**[01:32] Chizuru**
*Rental girlfriend work is great.*
**[01:34] Chizuru**
* It pays well, and it lets*
* me choose my own hours.*
**[01:38] Chizuru**
*I can use my free time for myself,*
**[01:41] Chizuru**
*and it's great acting practice.*
***SIGN*** "Girlfriend and Me"
**[01:49] Doctor**
She hasn't been eating much lately.
**[01:54] Chizuru**
*I pretty much knew from the start,*
**[01:58] Chizuru**
* from the moment I heard*
* my grandma's diagnosis.*
**[02:01] Chizuru**
*Movie roles aren't easy to land.*
**[02:05] Chizuru**
*I knew I'd never make it in time.*
**[02:07] Chizuru**
* That's exactly why I made sure*
* I wouldn't have any regrets.*
**[02:11] Chizuru**
*So that Grandma wouldn't have any, either.*
***SIGN*** Obata-san
Re: The BLB Movie Audition
**[02:23] Chizuru**
*There's no way she'll make it to release.*
**[02:26] Chizuru**
*But if I can at least tell her I got picked...*
***SIGN*** Obata-san
Re: The BLB Movie Audition
**[02:30] Chizuru**
* If I can at least tell her*
* that dreams do come true...*
***SIGN*** The Big Love Bang
***SIGN*** Obata-san
You didn't pass the BLB audition.
Better luck next time!
***SIGN*** Obata-san
You didn't pass the BLB audition.
Better luck next time!
***SIGN*** Got it.
Onward and upward!
**[03:01] Chizuru**
I failed again.
**[03:04] Chizuru**
What else can I even do?
**[03:10] Chizuru**
Stop smirking and tell me,
**[03:14] Chizuru**
Grandpa...
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 86 0 l 86 225 l 0 225
***SIGN*** 7
Years
Ago
**[03:19] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
What?!
**[03:21] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
You got into a fight with some boys because
they teased you for not having parents?!
**[03:25] Katsuhito**
Next time, tell 'em you've got a grandpa
who'll run circles around their dads!
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 200 0 l 200 100 l 0 100
***SIGN*** Ichinose Sayuri
Age 70
**[03:31] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Listen up, Chizuru!
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 216 0 l 216 60 l 0 60
***SIGN*** Ichinose Katsuhito (73)
**[03:33] Katsuhito**
Your feelings will always get through!
**[03:36] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Huh...
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 130 0 l 130 155 l 0 155
***SIGN*** Seventh
Grade
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 130 0 l 130 155 l 0 155
***SIGN*** Ichinose
Chizuru
**[03:40] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Are you even listening?!
***SIGN*** Chomping on
that ice cream...
**[03:44] Chizuru**
*All men are idiots.*
***SIGN*** Married 35 years,
and still madly in love
**[03:46] Chizuru**
* They've got their heads in the*
* clouds and can't face reality.*
**[03:46] Sayuri**
Say "ahh," Katsuhito-san.
**[03:50] Chizuru**
* They always put on airs*
* and are cowards deep down.*
***SIGN*** Your granddaughter's
right here...
**[03:54] Chizuru**
*And they're optimistic to a fault.*
**[03:56] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Listen here, Chizuru.
**[03:57] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Dreams always come true.
**[04:00] (Flashback) Chizuru**
But Liu Bei died of illness in Baidi Fortress,
**[04:03] (Flashback) Chizuru**
and his son Liu Shan got the whole dynasty
wiped out by Sima Zhao of the Wei.
**[04:06] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Wh-What are you saying?!
***SIGN*** The Three Kingdoms
**[04:07] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Their dream was passed on and laid the
foundation for the 160-year Jin Dynasty!
**[04:16] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Huh... Sounds kinda forced.
**[04:18] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
You're so cynical.
**[04:21] (Flashback) Chizuru**
But I love this story.
**[04:23] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Oh, do you? I'm glad you get it, Chizuru!
**[04:27] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I cut up some watermelon!
**[04:30] (Flashback) Chizuru**
What? A hundred shrine visits?
**[04:33] (Flashback) Chizuru**
That thing where you keep
running up and down the stairs?
**[04:36] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Praying to the gods works!
**[04:38] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
The night before I proposed to Sayuri,
**[04:42] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
the gods took note of my raging emotions—
**[04:45] (Flashback) Chizuru**
That's just superstition.
**[04:48] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Hey, Chizuru!
***SIGN*** chuckle chuckle
**[04:49] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Sit down! You need to learn a lesson!
**[04:51] (Flashback) Chizuru**
What?
**[04:52] Chizuru**
*I loved books and movies even as a child.*
**[04:55] Chizuru**
* I'd often go read in the*
* library on my days off,*
**[04:59] Chizuru**
* and I also saved up my pocket*
* money to go the movies.*
***SIGN*** ba-dump ba-dump
**[05:04] Chizuru**
* I'd heard that my grandma*
* used to be an actress.*
**[05:08] Chizuru**
*I'm not sure if that played a part...*
**[05:11] Chizuru**
*But at some point,*
**[05:12] Chizuru**
*I wanted to be like the people on the screen.*
**[05:17] Chizuru**
* It was in ninth grade that I*
* decided to be an actress for real.*
**[05:22] Chizuru**
*I-Is this...*
***SIGN*** s
a
n
d
C
r
a
n
e
s
***SIGN*** Starring Otori Sayuri, winner
of Japan's Rising Star Award
***SIGN*** One Thousand Cranes
Japanese Drama
***SIGN*** Runtime
105 minutes
**[05:27] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Wow, this takes me back!
**[05:30] (Flashback) Sayuri**
You want to watch it with me?
How embarrassing!
**[05:37] Sayuri**
*What the hell would you know?!*
**[05:43] Chizuru**
*Th-That's Grandma?!*
**[05:46] Chizuru**
*She's a downright filthy liar!*
**[05:50] Chizuru**
*Grandma was a prodigy.*
**[05:52] Chizuru**
*Under the stage name "Otori Sayuri,"*
**[05:55] Chizuru**
*she and her method acting, as they called it,*
**[05:58] Sayuri**
*Give me back my son!*
**[05:58] Chizuru**
* took the acting world by*
* storm in her very first role.*
**[06:05] (Flashback) Sayuri**
You know, your name was taken from
"Senbazuru," the title of this movie.
**[06:12] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Your mother often used to say that,
like a thousand folded cranes,
**[06:17] (Flashback) Sayuri**
she wanted you to grant
wishes and bring happiness.
**[06:22] (Flashback) Chizuru**
My name...
**[06:27] Chizuru**
* That was when I learned that you don't*
* "have" dreams, they take you over.*
***SIGN*** One Thousand Cranes
**[06:34] Chizuru**
*Can I be like her someday, too?*
**[06:41] (Flashback) Sayuri**
You have rice on your face, Katsuhito-san.
**[06:53] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I wanna be an actress.
**[06:59] (Flashback) Chizuru**
An actress like Grandma.
**[07:03] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Chizuru...
**[07:05] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Chizuru, the world of acting isn't easy.
**[07:09] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Well said, Chizuru! Is that your dream?!
**[07:13] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
You can do it!
**[07:14] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
I'm sure you can be a wonderful
actress like Sayuri!
**[07:18] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Yeah!
**[07:18] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
You can do it, Chizuru!
**[07:20] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Yeah!
**[07:21] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
You can do it!
**[07:22] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Yeah!
**[07:28] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
But still, Chizuru...
**[07:29] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
You should go to college.
**[07:32] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
The world's changing fast, and
nobody knows what the future holds.
**[07:37] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Okay, got it.
**[07:39] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
That said, I'm so happy that you
managed to say your dream out loud!
**[07:45] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
And here I thought you
were a cynical child...
**[07:48] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Who? Me?
**[07:49] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
If you keep dreaming and work hard,
your dream will come true!
**[07:53] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
You have my full support until it does!
**[07:57] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
And I'm gonna see you perform on the
silver screen just like Sayuri did!
**[08:03] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
That's a promise, Chizuru!
**[08:07] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Yeah.
**[08:11] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Promise!
**[08:12] (Flashback) Chizuru**
It's like the Oath of the Peach Garden!
**[08:15] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
True!
***SIGN*** I'm off!
***SIGN*** Morning
practice?
***SIGN*** I'll give you
a ride in my taxi.
**[08:17] Chizuru**
*Thank you, Grandpa,*
***SIGN*** Theater Club
**[08:20] Chizuru**
*for telling me I could do it.*
**[08:24] Chizuru**
*I'm gonna do it.*
**[08:28] Chizuru**
*I'll be an actress.*
***SIGN*** Courses
***SIGN*** 1 Course 12,000 yen
***SIGN*** 2 Courses 18,000 yen
***SIGN*** 4 Courses 24,000 yen
**[08:30] Chizuru**
*Like Grandma,*
**[08:33] Chizuru**
*I'm gonna be an amazing actress.*
***SIGN*** g
l
o
o
m
***SIGN*** BROKE
**[08:35] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I can't afford that.
**[08:36] Chizuru**
* I'm gonna show you two how*
* I look on the silver screen!*
***SIGN*** Asuka North High School
**[08:40] Chizuru**
* You said dreams come true,*
* that you'd support me....*
**[08:45] (Flashback) Girl**
Chizuru.
**[08:46] (Flashback) Girl**
Mornin'.
**[08:48] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Oh, good morning.
**[08:53] Chizuru**
*So thank you, Grandpa!*
**[09:15] (Flashback) Nurse**
The truck driver was distracted
**[09:18] (Flashback) Nurse**
and jumped out on a red light.
**[09:29] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Chizuru!
***SIGN*** Operating
**[09:40] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Will Grandpa be okay?
**[09:45] (Flashback) Sayuri**
We don't know...
***SIGN*** Operating
**[09:57] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Chizuru?
**[09:59] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Chizuru!
**[10:03] Chizuru**
*What? A hundred shrine visits?*
**[10:05] Katsuhito**
*Praying to the gods works!*
**[10:08] Chizuru**
* Staying in the hospital*
* won't help save Grandpa!*
**[10:11] Chizuru**
* What I can do for him right now*
* isn't sitting there and crying.*
**[10:16] Chizuru**
*You said it yourself, Grandpa.*
**[10:18] Chizuru**
*That the gods are watching over us.*
**[10:21] Katsuhito**
* If you keep dreaming and work hard,*
* your dream will come true!*
**[10:25] Chizuru**
*That you'd see me become an actress.*
**[10:29] Katsuhito**
*Your feelings will always get through!*
**[10:31] Chizuru**
*That dreams always come true!*
**[10:35] Katsuhito**
*You can do it, Chizuru!*
**[10:38] Chizuru**
*Tell me one more time, Grandpa!*
**[10:45] Chizuru**
*Grandpa...*
**[10:50] Chizuru**
*Grandpa!*
**[10:53] (Flashback) Doctor**
His brain suffered a lot of trauma.
He isn't coming to.
**[10:57] (Flashback) Doctor**
Tonight will be make or break.
**[10:59] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I see...
**[11:07] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Katsuhito-san!
**[11:21] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Chizuru...
**[11:31] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Remember what you said, Grandpa?
**[11:34] (Flashback) Chizuru**
You said that you'd see me become
an actress, that I had your full support.
**[11:39] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Did you know?
**[11:42] (Flashback) Chizuru**
My name was taken from a
thousand folded cranes...
**[11:46] (Flashback) Chizuru**
They make any wish come true.
**[11:50] (Flashback) Chizuru**
So if I wish for it,
it will work like a charm.
**[11:56] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Chizuru...
**[11:59] (Flashback) Chizuru**
You said it yourself, Grandpa...
**[12:03] (Flashback) Chizuru**
That if you keep wishing for it,
you can make any dream come true...
**[12:25] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Katsuhito-san!
**[12:25] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Grandpa!
**[12:27] (Flashback) Doctor**
How are his vitals?
**[12:28] (Flashback) Nurse**
No change!
**[12:29] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Katsuhito-san! Katsuhito-san!
**[12:33] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Grandpa!
**[12:35] (Flashback) Kazuhito**
...true.
**[12:39] (Flashback) Kazuhito**
...wish... true...
**[12:46] (Flashback) Kazuhito**
If you wish for it...
**[12:49] (Flashback) Kazuhito**
your dream...
**[12:52] (Flashback) Kazuhito**
will... come true...
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
**[13:28] Chizuru**
Say, Grandpa...
**[13:31] Chizuru**
Did you lie to me?
**[13:34] Chizuru**
Die you lie to me when you
said dreams come true?
**[13:39] Chizuru**
If you did,
**[13:41] Chizuru**
that's fine.
**[13:44] Chizuru**
I know some wishes don't come true,
no matter how hard you try.
***SIGN*** Obata-san
You didn't pass the BLB audition.
Better luck next time!
**[13:51] Chizuru**
So... So...
**[13:55] Chizuru**
Please!
**[13:57] Chizuru**
Stop telling me my dreams will come true!
**[14:22] Chizuru**
Yes?
**[14:26] Kazuya**
*It's me.*
**[14:32] Kazuya**
Open up.
**[14:33] Chizuru**
*Wha?*
***SIGN*** Ichinose
**[14:44] Chizuru**
What is it? What do you want?
**[14:47] Chizuru**
Hey!
**[14:48] Chizuru**
Whoa, you can't come inside!
**[14:50] Kazuya**
It's fine!
**[14:51] Chizuru**
No, it isn't!
***SIGN*** This project hasn't launched yet.
***SIGN*** Making a Movie Starring Actress Ichinose Chizuru (Upcoming)
**[14:52] Kazuya**
Look!
***SIGN*** What is crowdfunding?
**[14:58] Chizuru**
Crowd...funding?
**[15:03] Kazuya**
This is a, uh, proposal?
**[15:05] Kazuya**
A request to the site admins
to put up a project.
**[15:08] Kazuya**
I looked into whether there were
any ways to make a movie quickly.
**[15:13] Kazuya**
And it's crazy!
**[15:16] Kazuya**
People start crowdfundings project and make
their own movies for, like, two million yen.
**[15:22] Kazuya**
So many people do it!
**[15:24] Kazuya**
It'd only take about a month to shoot, too.
**[15:26] Kazuya**
That should be enough time, right?
**[15:28] Chizuru**
W-Wait, calm down for a second.
**[15:29] Kazuya**
I can't!
***SIGN*** Theater Rental
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Cinema
**[15:31] Kazuya**
You can even, like, rent out a screen
at a movie theater these days.
**[15:35] Kazuya**
With this, we can show Granny Sayuri!
**[15:38] Kazuya**
She can see you shining on the screen!
**[15:43] Kazuya**
Remember, I'm majoring in
business administration.
**[15:46] Kazuya**
I'll get the funding,
**[15:48] Kazuya**
so star in this!
**[15:51] Chizuru**
*I knew it.*
**[15:52] Kazuya**
Let's make a movie together!
**[15:55] Chizuru**
*Men are idiots.*
**[16:04] Chizuru**
Sorry.
**[16:05] Chizuru**
I... need to think about it.
**[16:08] Kazuya**
But we don't have time.
**[16:09] Chizuru**
I know.
**[16:11] Chizuru**
Just let me think.
**[16:20] Kazuya**
I'm losing my mind!
**[16:23] Kazuya**
But the clock's ticking...
**[16:27] Kazuya**
* What's Mizuhara doing?*
* Is she racking her brain?*
**[16:31] Chizuru**
*Oh, what should I do?*
***SIGN*** What am I,
in heat?!
**[16:36] Kazuya**
*Why? Why'd it have to be a shower?!*
**[16:41] Kazuya**
*Of course she'd have to think about it.*
**[16:44] Kazuya**
* All I've ever done is show*
* her how pathetic I am.*
**[16:49] Kazuya**
* Telling her I want to make a movie out*
* of the blue can't sound too convincing.*
**[16:53] Kazuya**
*But I did my research.*
**[16:56] Kazuya**
* The cost for making your own movie*
* depends on how ambitious you are,*
**[16:59] Kazuya**
* but the equipment, manpower,*
* editing, and other costs*
**[17:04] Kazuya**
*total up around two to three million yen.*
**[17:06] Kazuya**
* Campfire, a massive crowdfunding site,*
* hosts around 200 similar projects per year.*
**[17:12] Kazuya**
*Seventy percent of them reach their goal.*
**[17:15] Kazuya**
* If you can make it to project*
* launch, it's not impossible.*
**[17:18] (Flashback) Sumi**
Crowdfunding is, um... er...
***SIGN*** Sumi-chan Memo
Crowdfunding is...
***SIGN*** Blush...
**[17:23] (Flashback) Sumi**
Please Google it yourself!
**[17:25] Kazuya**
*That leaves the time problem.*
**[17:27] Kazuya**
*Funding will take a month and a half.*
**[17:29] Kazuya**
* Filming and editing should*
* take another month, maybe?*
**[17:33] Kazuya**
* Honestly, I don't know if*
* Granny Sayuri has that long.*
**[17:38] Kazuya**
*But...*
**[17:40] (Flashback) Chizuru**
So I at least want my grandma
to see me performing on screen.
**[17:46] (Flashback) Chizuru**
That's my dream.
**[17:49] Kazuya**
*We just gotta go for it.*
**[17:53] Kazuya**
*Do you have any better ideas,*
**[17:57] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara?*
**[18:00] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
***SIGN*** Your Project
***SIGN*** Title (Required)
***SIGN*** Making a Movie Starring Actress Ichinose Chizuru
***SIGN*** Description
***SIGN*** Boasting breathtaking looks and incredible acting ability
**[18:09] Kazuya**
What's a more professional
way to say "I think"?
**[18:13] Kazuya**
*I don't know if I can do this...*
***SIGN*** G
U
L
P
**[18:43] Kazuya**
S-Sorry I sprang that on you.
I should've known it'd throw you off.
**[18:48] Kazuya**
But it's your call, Mizuhara.
**[18:50] Kazuya**
I'm not gonna force you.
**[18:52] Chizuru**
Can you do it... really?
**[18:58] Chizuru**
I don't want to waste the time I have left.
**[19:02] Chizuru**
If you can't do it, or if you're
going to give up halfway,
**[19:06] Chizuru**
tell me right now.
**[19:14] Kazuya**
I can do it.
**[19:16] Kazuya**
I'll show you that I can!
**[19:23] Chizuru**
*Men really are such idiots.*
**[19:27] Chizuru**
* They put on airs and have*
* their heads in the clouds.*
**[19:31] Chizuru**
*In this world, most dreams don't come true.*
**[19:38] Chizuru**
Then, please...
**[19:40] Chizuru**
Help me make my movie.
**[19:47] Chizuru**
So Grandma can see it.
**[19:58] Kazuya**
You're on!
**[19:59] Kazuya**
I'll do it!
**[20:03] Kazuya**
I swear I'll see it through!
**[20:08] Kazuya**
No matter what happens!
**[21:48] Yoko**
Come on, it's fine.
**[21:50] Kuribayashi**
You're coming, right, Kazuya?
**[21:52] Kibe**
Not like you'll be the
star of the show, though.
**[21:54] Kazuya**
Some other time.
**[21:56] Kurikibe**
And when will that be?
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
***SIGN*** A Guide to
Making Movies
**[22:03] Ruka**
Hey, Kazuya-kun...
***SIGN*** Rich in Courage
***SIGN*** Nagomi Sake
**[22:30] Mami**
Do I have no life?
**[22:31] Nagomi**
That's my Sayutaso!
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
**[22:34] Nagomi**
Is that so?
**[22:36] Sayuri**
Yeah, yeah.
***SIGN*** Café
Kanoir
***SIGN*** Movin' and Packin'
**[23:21] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Let's make a movie together!
**[23:27] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Then, please...
**[23:28] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Help me make my movie.
**[23:33] Chizuru**
What kind of face was I making then?
**[23:38] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I'll do it!
**[23:44] Chizuru**
Damn it, that idiot.
***SIGN*** Enjoy the rest of this dream
with Diamond
# Season 2
# E25 - Home Cooking and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G14U49QP2/home-cooking-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:00] Kazuya**
With this, we can show Granny Sayuri!
**[00:04] Kazuya**
She can see you shining on the screen!
**[00:06] Kazuya**
I'll get the funding,
**[00:08] Kazuya**
so star in this!
**[00:10] Kazuya**
Let's make a movie together!
**[00:13] Chizuru**
Then, please...
**[00:16] Chizuru**
Help me make my movie.
**[00:22] Chizuru**
So Grandma can see it.
**[00:29] Kazuya**
I'll do it!
**[00:32] Kazuya**
I swear I'll see it through!
**[00:34] Kazuya**
No matter what happens!
**[00:45] Chizuru**
What kind of face was I making then?
**[00:52] Chizuru**
Damn it, that idiot.
**[01:08] Chizuru**
What have I gotten myself into?
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Home Cooking and Girlfriend"
**[02:49] Teppei**
I took a look at the page you created.
***SIGN*** CAMPFIRE OPERATIONS
***SIGN*** MUSIC MANAGER
***SIGN*** POP CULTURE CURATOR & PLANNER
**[02:52] Teppei**
And to be honest with you...
**[02:54] Teppei**
I get the impression you think
crowdfunding is child's play.
**[02:58] Kazuya**
I-I most certainly do not...
**[03:01] Teppei**
First off, the top page has no images,
**[03:03] Teppei**
and your text doesn't feel very professional.
**[03:06] Kazuya**
The images are a work in progress...
***SIGN*** Do you even
have this
actress's
permission?
***SIGN*** Y-Yes,
I do!
**[03:08] Teppei**
Listen, Kinoshita-san.
**[03:11] Teppei**
In crowdfunding,
initial momentum is everything.
**[03:14] Teppei**
The pitch and the rewards you outline
at the start are major factors.
**[03:19] Teppei**
When you hear that 70% of
film-related projects reach their goal,
**[03:24] Teppei**
that may make it sound easy...
**[03:27] Teppei**
But each one is the result of the
planners working around the clock
**[03:31] Teppei**
to turn a dream into reality.
**[03:33] Teppei**
The success rate for people who don't
put in the blood, sweat, and tears
**[03:37] Teppei**
is zero percent.
**[03:40] Teppei**
We'll provide you with as
much support as we can,
***SIGN*** This project hasn't launched yet.
***SIGN*** Making a Movie Starring Actress Ichinose Chizuru (Upcoming)
**[03:43] Teppei**
but we can't allow this project
to be launched in its current state.
**[03:48] Teppei**
For example, let's say the
minimum pledge is 10,000 yen.
**[03:51] Teppei**
Would you give 10,000 yen to an
actress you know nothing about?
**[03:56] Teppei**
You should think long and hard about how
you'd feel if you were a prospective backer.
**[04:01] Kazuya**
*T...*
**[04:02] Kazuya**
*Talk about laying the mental smackdown!*
**[04:07] Chizuru**
What?!
**[04:08] Chizuru**
You couldn't get the project launched?
**[04:11] Kazuya**
He said it's not likely to succeed as it stands.
**[04:14] Chizuru**
I see.
**[04:16] Chizuru**
Well, I'm sure he was saying it for our benefit.
**[04:20] Chizuru**
We should follow his advice.
**[04:22] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[04:25] Kazuya**
Also, we need to talk about your name.
**[04:27] Chizuru**
What about it?
**[04:28] Kazuya**
Your stage name is "Ichinose,"
which might be kinda risky?
**[04:33] Kazuya**
If anyone at college recognizes you,
**[04:35] Kazuya**
it might make things difficult for you.
**[04:37] Chizuru**
It's not like they'll find out
about my rental girlfriend job.
**[04:41] Chizuru**
For everything else, my friends
will overlook it if I apologize.
***SIGN*** Like, "Sorry I didn't tell you."
**[04:44] Chizuru**
I was prepared for this the moment
I chose to use my real name in acting.
**[04:49] Chizuru**
If I can act in a movie, I don't care
who talks behind my back at college.
**[04:54] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara...*
**[04:56] Kazuya**
*Yeah, it's her dream, after all.*
**[05:00] Kazuya**
*I really can't mess this up!*
**[05:03] Chizuru**
So, yeah, don't get too worked up about it.
**[05:07] Chizuru**
Because I'm expecting a lot from you,
**[05:08] Chizuru**
"Producer."
**[05:09] Kazuya**
P-Pro...?!
**[05:11] Kazuya**
*Music to my ears!*
***SIGN*** fidget fidget
***SIGN*** ba-dump ba-dump
***SIGN*** Yeah, I guess
I would be...
***SIGN*** fidget fidget
***SIGN*** fidget fidget
***SIGN*** fidget fidget
***SIGN*** fidget fidget
***SIGN*** fidget fidget
**[05:15] Chizuru**
By the way, I asked my agency,
and they gave me the okay.
***SIGN*** My manager wants
your contact info.
**[05:18] Kazuya**
O-Oh, that's great.
**[05:20] Kazuya**
Speaking of, I'd like a few photos
I can put on our top page.
***SIGN*** S-Sure.
**[05:23] Chizuru**
Got it. I'll let my manager know.
**[05:25] Kazuya**
*It's begun!*
**[05:27] Kazuya**
*Our tag team is getting to work!*
**[05:30] Mini**
Pause right there.
**[05:33] Mini**
Hey, you two.
**[05:34] Mini**
I've been hearing you talking a lot lately.
**[05:36] Mini**
If you need to talk so much,
could you do it in your rooms?
**[05:39] Kazuya**
*Th-The neighbor?*
**[05:41] Mini**
It's hard for me to focus on work like this.
**[05:44] Mini**
Besides, if you're having clandestine
meetings on your balconies...
**[05:48] Mini**
If you're gonna be that lovey-dovey,
why don't you two just start dating?
***SIGN*** blush
**[05:53] Kazuya**
Wh-Wha...
**[05:54] Kazuya**
*Who is this girl?*
**[05:55] Kazuya**
*I'd heard 202 was unoccupied!*
**[05:57] Mini**
Wait, are you a couple already?
**[05:59] Kazuya**
D-Don't be stupid! What are you saying?!
**[06:01] Kazuya**
*I... I can't see Mizuhara's face!*
**[06:05] Mini**
Anyway, I said my piece.
**[06:07] Mini**
I don't want any neighbor trouble, you know?
***SIGN*** Clack
**[06:12] Kazuya**
*A-Awkward!*
***SIGN*** Stiffen
***SIGN*** She dropped a bomb before she ran off!
***SIGN*** I can't look her in the eye now!
**[06:16] Kazuya**
Wh-What was that all about, huh?
**[06:19] Kazuya**
Me and you, a couple?
**[06:21] Kazuya**
When hell freezes over, right?
***SIGN*** Whisper
**[06:24] Kazuya**
If she knew you were just helping
me out as a rental girlfriend,
***SIGN*** Whisper
***SIGN*** Whisper
***SIGN*** Whisper
***SIGN*** Whisper
***SIGN*** Whisper
***SIGN*** Whisper
***SIGN*** Whisper
**[06:26] Kazuya**
she'd laugh her head off.
***SIGN*** The saddest
laugh
**[06:29] Kazuya**
Huh? Mizu—
**[06:30] Chizuru**
Well, we *are* bothering the neighbors.
**[06:33] Chizuru**
We should probably lay off
the balcony meetings a little.
**[06:37] Kazuya**
*Wha?!*
***SIGN*** Clack
***SIGN*** Mizuhara's so nice,
she even cares
about her neighbors
**[06:46] Kazuya**
* Just when we'd teamed up*
* to work on something!*
**[06:50] Kazuya**
*What the heck was that, anyway?*
**[06:52] Kazuya**
* She shows up out of nowhere and*
* randomly tells us to start dating?*
***SIGN*** I would
if I could!
***SIGN*** Grr
**[06:56] Kazuya**
* The balcony, which straddles the line*
* between business and private,*
***SIGN*** Get
back
here,
204!
***SIGN*** Sanctuary
**[06:59] Kazuya**
*is a sanctuary for us neighbors only!*
**[07:04] Kazuya**
*You've committed a grave sin,*
**[07:06] Kazuya**
*Prisoner Number 202!*
***SIGN*** stagger stagger
**[07:15] Kazuya**
*Ugh, just thinking about it pisses me off!*
**[07:18] Kazuya**
*I'm sorry about the noise, but...*
**[07:20] Kazuya**
* What right does she have to*
* get between the two of us?*
***SIGN*** Movin' and Packin'
**[07:24] Kazuya**
* Oh, yeah, I did see a moving truck*
* outside a couple weeks ago.*
**[07:28] Kazuya**
* Didn't seem like she knew about*
* the rental girlfriend thing...*
**[07:32] Kazuya**
* But still, I really don't wanna*
* get involved with her.*
**[07:35] Mini**
Huh? For real?
**[07:37] Mini**
That's so funny!
**[07:38] Minifriend**
Right?
**[07:39] Kazuya**
*What?! She's right there!*
***SIGN*** Prisoner No. 202!!
**[07:46] Kazuya**
*But why? She goes to the same college?*
**[07:48] Mini**
Oh, it's you!
**[07:50] Kazuya**
*Ack! Busted!*
***SIGN*** Clearly
acting
suspicious
**[07:50] Mini**
You go to Nerima U, too, neighbor?
**[07:53] Mini**
What year?
**[07:54] Kazuya**
S-Second.
**[07:55] Mini**
So you're an upperclassman?!
**[07:57] Mini**
What a coincidence!
**[07:59] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah...
**[08:02] Mini**
I'm Yaemori Mini, and I'm a first-year!
**[08:05] Mini**
Nice to meetcha!
**[08:07] Kazuya**
I-I'm Kazuya...
**[08:08] Kazuya**
*Huh, she's awfully friendly.*
**[08:11] Kazuya**
S-Sorry about last night.
I thought you'd be mad.
**[08:14] Mini**
Oh, that was just me making my position clear.
**[08:17] Kazuya**
Huh? Wh-What?
**[08:18] Mini**
You gotta put your foot down when
dealing with an annoying neighbor.
**[08:22] Mini**
I saw it on WeTube.
**[08:25] Kazuya**
H-Huh... TIL.
**[08:27] Mini**
But that attitude won't fly
with an upperclassman!
**[08:29] Mini**
I'm terribly sorry for being so rude!
***SIGN*** I'll be more respectful.
**[08:32] Kazuya**
Huh? Oh, don't be...
**[08:33] Kazuya**
*She's surprisingly polite?*
**[08:35] Minifriend**
You know him, Mini?
**[08:36] Mini**
Yeah.
**[08:38] Mini**
He's my neighbor, and...
**[08:39] Kazuya**
*Oh, shit!*
**[08:40] Kazuya**
*If she runs her mouth...*
***SIGN*** What's up with that?
**[08:42] (Flashback) Kibe**
Kazu-chin!
**[08:43] (Flashback) Kibe**
Why's everyone in college talking about you
and this hot chick having balcony dates?
**[08:47] Kazuya**
Yaemori-san!
**[08:49] Kazuya**
Can we chat over there for a bit?
**[08:50] Mini**
Huh?
**[08:51] Minifriend**
I'll go on ahead, then.
**[08:53] Mini**
Oh, okay.
**[08:54] Mini**
What do you wanna talk about?
**[09:04] Kuri**
'Sup?
**[09:05] Kuri**
Huh? Where's Kazuya?
**[09:07] Kibe**
Skipping, I guess.
**[09:08] Kuri**
He's been going straight home lately,
even on days he's not working. Something up?
**[09:12] Kibe**
Yeah... He's glued to his PC 24/7 now,
even in the cafeteria during lunch.
**[09:17] Kibe**
With this somber look.
**[09:18] Kuri**
Sheesh.
**[09:19] Kuri**
Did he forget the sagely advice of,
"Don't look at porn in public"?
***SIGN*** Nagomi Sake
**[09:27] Mini**
Keep it a secret?
**[09:29] Mini**
Why?
***SIGN*** The balcony thing?
**[09:31] Kazuya**
Well...
**[09:32] Kazuya**
*No way I can tell her the truth!*
**[09:34] Kazuya**
A-Ahem.
**[09:36] Kazuya**
Everyone's got a lot going on in life.
***SIGN*** Be a
grown-up...
**[09:39] Kazuya**
Meddling in people's relationships
when you don't know jack isn't nice.
**[09:43] Mini**
Oh!
***SIGN*** She is
real pretty,
after all!
**[09:44] Mini**
So you do have a thing for her!
**[09:47] Kazuya**
Who knows? I couldn't say!
***SIGN*** Being a
grown-up
**[09:51] Mini**
Fair.
**[09:52] Mini**
I'd be hurt if someone joked about
my special relationships, too.
**[09:56] Mini**
I'm sorry.
**[09:58] Kazuya**
* I'm not sure we're talking about*
* the same thing here,*
**[10:01] Kazuya**
*but she gets it now, I guess?*
**[10:03] Mini**
I have someone really important to me, too.
**[10:05] Kazuya**
Oh, you do? Boyfriend?
**[10:08] Mini**
Blowing in like the easterly winds,
Iwate's very own diva,
***SIGN*** Niikaze Mei
**[10:10] Mini**
Niikaze Mei from *Billion Live*!
***SIGN*** 2D (that)
***SIGN*** 3D (this)
**[10:15] Kazuya**
This and that are two very different things...
**[10:17] Mini**
I go hard for each of my faves!
**[10:19] Mini**
I was stanning hard for
Hisamatsu Nozomi until recently,
**[10:22] Mini**
but then I changed my mind...
**[10:24] Mini**
I go hard each time, though!
**[10:27] Kazuya**
* First time I meet her,*
* she tells us to start dating,*
**[10:30] Kazuya**
*and now she's talking about her waifus...*
***SIGN*** They're
seasonal,
too...
**[10:32] Kazuya**
*She's so casual about it all.*
**[10:33] Mini**
Love can be painful,
but it's got all these feels!
**[10:35] Kazuya**
*So this is a zoomer...*
***SIGN*** To her, love is
like starting a
free trial with
a streaming service
**[10:36] Mini**
I watch dating reality shows as research!
***SIGN*** We're only two
years apart,
but I feel
such a
generation gap
**[10:39] Mini**
Don't worry. I'm not a tattletale.
**[10:43] Kazuya**
*But, hey, she doesn't seem like a bad girl.*
***SIGN*** I won't get in your way!
Even if it kills me!
**[10:48] Kazuya**
I'm worried about her...
***SIGN*** Heaps of problems!
**[10:50] Kazuya**
But I gotta think about this first!
**[10:52] Kazuya**
*How do I write text that appeals to the heart?*
**[10:55] Kazuya**
* Sure, asking someone to pledge*
* 10,000 yen to a stranger is a tall order.*
**[11:00] Kazuya**
Well, if we're talking about making a
beauty like Mizuhara's dream come true,
***SIGN*** I'd gladly
put down 10K
**[11:04] Kazuya**
I know *I* would do whatever I could.
***SIGN*** Any sense of
objectivity is long gone
**[11:07] Kazuya**
*Looking at other project pages,*
**[11:08] Kazuya**
* people talk about their dreams,*
* and what led them to crowdfunding...*
**[11:12] Kazuya**
*Which brings us to...*
**[11:14] Kazuya**
*Talking about her grandma.*
**[11:17] Kazuya**
* But I can't do that without Mizuhara's*
* permission, and I have no way to ask her.*
**[11:24] Kazuya**
* It's hard to call her out*
* to the balcony now, too...*
**[11:29] Kazuya**
Oh, come on!
**[11:30] Kazuya**
Who is it this late at night?
***SIGN*** now
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
Can I come over now?
**[11:35] Kazuya**
Huh?
***SIGN*** The future is now.
***SIGN*** Just now
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
Can I come over now?
**[11:43] Kazuya**
W-Wait...
***SIGN*** Dart
***SIGN*** Dart
***SIGN*** Just now
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
Can I come over now?
**[11:47] Kazuya**
*Huh? What's going on?*
**[11:49] Kazuya**
Come over? Over where?
***SIGN*** If she's sent me
a message on LIVE,
she can't be outside
right now, at least...
**[11:51] Kazuya**
*My place, right? My place!*
***SIGN*** Kinoshita
**[11:53] Kazuya**
*2-0-3! This apartment!*
***SIGN*** Kinoshita
***SIGN*** Kinoshita
**[11:55] Kazuya**
*For what?*
**[11:57] Kazuya**
*It's gotta be about the movie, right?*
**[11:58] Kazuya**
*For five minutes? An hour?*
**[12:00] Kazuya**
*I have no idea!*
**[12:01] Kazuya**
*Anyway, she's coming!*
**[12:04] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's coming to my apartment!*
**[12:06] Kazuya**
Gah! Gotta clean up!
***SIGN*** Rustle Rustle
**[12:08] Kazuya**
This place is basically a dump!
***SIGN*** Roll Roll
***SIGN*** Clothes in the dresser,
stack up the papers,
put away the sexy photobooks
**[12:11] Kazuya**
Crap, I bet it stinks in here!
**[12:13] Kazuya**
Die! Die, my BO!
***SIGN*** G3
Summit
**[12:15] Kazuya**
*I know Mizuhara's come here before,*
***SIGN*** Passing
through
**[12:18] Kazuya**
*but those were purely accidental.*
***SIGN*** Taking care
of drunkard
**[12:21] Kazuya**
*This time, she's coming over of her own will!*
**[12:24] Chizuru**
I have my reasons,
but mostly I just wanted to see you.
***SIGN*** Yeah, no,
not happening
**[12:28] Kazuya**
Yikes, I didn't reply to her!
**[12:31] Kazuya**
Would an emoji be too casual and weird?
***SIGN*** Tremble Tremble
***SIGN*** Would an emoji
be too casual
and weird?!
***SIGN*** But not using
one would
seem so curt!
**[12:34] Kazuya**
But not using one would seem so curt!
***SIGN*** Sure!
***SIGN*** Read
***SIGN*** We
have
a
connection!!
**[12:46] Kazuya**
Sigh... I can't take it.
**[12:49] Kazuya**
I love her.
**[12:51] Kazuya**
Wait, now's not the time!
**[12:51] Sign**
Shonen Magazine
**[12:53] Kazuya**
What am I, the heroine of some shoujo manga?!
**[12:55] Kazuya**
Gotta run the roller over
every spot that gets sunlight!
***SIGN*** Rustle Rustle
***SIGN*** Roll Roll
**[12:58] Kazuya**
Get as many clothes into
the dresser as possible!
***SIGN*** Like my undies!
Especially my undies!
***SIGN*** Rustle Rustle
***SIGN*** Roll Roll
***SIGN*** Rustle Rustle
***SIGN*** Roll Roll
***SIGN*** ba-dump ba-dump
***SIGN*** Fast...
**[13:20] Chizuru**
Evening.
***SIGN*** Gulp
**[13:23] Chizuru**
What, you're not gonna let me in?
**[13:25] Kazuya**
O-Oh, sorry.
**[13:27] Kazuya**
Sorry... it's kind of a mess.
**[13:30] Kazuya**
It's cleaner than this, usually.
**[13:32] Kazuya**
I just didn't have time...
**[13:36] Chizuru**
Sorry to show up so late.
**[13:38] Chizuru**
I wanted to talk earlier,
but I was busy all afternoon.
**[13:42] Chizuru**
Am I being a bother?
**[13:44] Kazuya**
N-Not at all!
***SIGN*** Will she or
won't she sit
**[13:50] Kazuya**
*Oof... I have no idea how to deal with her!*
**[13:55] Chizuru**
Don't get the wrong idea!
**[13:58] Chizuru**
I'm not here to get lovey-dovey with you!
**[14:01] Chizuru**
I'm just here 'cause you say
you'll make a movie for me,
**[14:04] Chizuru**
and I'd feel bad doing nothing!
**[14:07] Kazuya**
I get it, I get it!
**[14:09] Kazuya**
Calm down!
**[14:10] Mini**
If you're gonna be that lovey-dovey,
why don't you two just start dating?
**[14:11] Kazuya**
*Oh, she's talking about that.*
***SIGN*** Forgot about it
due to Mizuhara's visit
**[14:14] Chizuru**
We hadn't finished talking about
the crowdfunding project, either,
**[14:17] Chizuru**
and I thought we'd better
make some progress, and soon.
**[14:20] Chizuru**
And that girl's got a point, too.
Talking on the balcony would be a nuisance,
**[14:26] Chizuru**
and we can't very well spend money at
a diner when we're trying to raise funds.
**[14:32] Chizuru**
Let's begin our meeting, shall we?
**[14:36] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara...*
**[14:38] Kazuya**
*Yeah, what was I thinking?*
**[14:41] Kazuya**
* Being in my apartment all alone with me...*
* It's a sign of her trust above all else!*
**[14:46] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Please be there for Chizuru.
**[14:50] Kazuya**
*I can't let them down...*
**[14:52] Kazuya**
*I can't let either of them down!*
**[14:55] Kazuya**
First, for the funding goal...
**[14:57] Kazuya**
I'm thinking we should drop
it to 1.82 million yen.
**[15:00] Chizuru**
1.82 million? Is that enough?
***SIGN*** To make a movie?
**[15:04] Kazuya**
I did some research, and...
**[15:06] Kazuya**
Realistically, we should aim for a
movie length of 60 to 90 minutes.
**[15:13] Kazuya**
Assuming we shoot for a week,
**[15:16] Kazuya**
renting cameras, mics, and lighting
equipment will cost 350,000 yen.
**[15:21] Kazuya**
A van to transport it all will cost
40,000 yen a day, times seven for...
**[15:25] Kazuya**
280,000 for a week.
**[15:27] Kazuya**
With other miscellaneous costs,
it adds up to 780,000 yen.
**[15:31] Kazuya**
Dunno where we'll get a screenplay,
but I'm budgeting 150,000 yen for it.
**[15:34] Kazuya**
A guy in our college's film club says
he'll write the script for 100,000 yen.
**[15:38] Kazuya**
Pay for the actors will be around 420,000 yen.
**[15:42] Kazuya**
Even if we take a spontaneous
approach to filming,
**[15:44] Kazuya**
I think we'll have to spend at least
50,000 yen for location fees.
**[15:48] Kazuya**
And if we hire additional staff,
that's 170,000 yen.
**[15:51] Kazuya**
Renting editing equipment and hiring
someone for it will take 100,000 yen.
**[15:55] Kazuya**
Add 50,000 yen for location scouting
and any unforeseen issues...
**[15:59] Kazuya**
And I think 1.82 million in total
will give us enough to work with.
**[16:03] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
If you wish for it...
**[16:06] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
your dream... will...
**[16:12] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
come true...
**[16:16] Kazuya**
And in these docs...
***SIGN*** Flinch
**[16:19] Kazuya**
Uh, Mizuhara? Something wrong?
**[16:22] Chizuru**
No, nothing.
**[16:26] Kazuya**
If you say so.
**[16:28] Kazuya**
Anyway, look at this.
**[16:38] Kazuya**
That's more or less what the
1.82 million will be used on.
**[16:40] Chizuru**
I see. That explains the figure.
**[16:44] Kazuya**
I'd like to cut more costs if we could...
**[16:47] Chizuru**
Well, we don't want it to be too amateurish,
so I think it's a fair budget.
**[16:49] Kazuya**
*Ugh, I can't!*
**[16:52] Kazuya**
*I can't focus at all!*
***SIGN*** Please tell me
she can't hear
my beating heart...!?
**[16:55] Kazuya**
*I'm starting to hate myself even more!*
**[16:58] Kazuya**
* She's here for a proper meeting,*
* and look at me...*
**[17:02] Kazuya**
*But...*
***SIGN*** Modest
yet womanly
long skirt
**[17:04] Kazuya**
*Any guy would be the same!*
***SIGN*** Casual white tee
that emphasizes
her figure
**[17:06] Kazuya**
*I've fantasized about this so many times!*
***SIGN*** Girls who look good
in a quick ponytail
are the real deal
**[17:08] Kazuya**
* This whole situation, being alone*
* with Mizuhara in my apartment!*
***SIGN*** Natural makeup?
Or none
**[17:14] Kazuya**
*Wait, why? Why did you just look at my fish?*
**[17:16] Kazuya**
* Do you have an interest in fish?*
* You wanna talk about them?*
***SIGN*** You
don't,
right!?
**[17:19] Kazuya**
*Why do I feel so, like, naked in front of her?*
***SIGN*** My heart won't stop pounding!!
***SIGN*** With my private parts exposed!
**[17:22] Kazuya**
*I can't stop thinking about her movement!*
**[17:25] Chizuru**
Huh...
**[17:26] Chizuru**
So this is where you set up the tiers?
**[17:29] Kazuya**
*Gah! I just can't!*
**[17:32] Kazuya**
*We stick closer on our rental dates,*
***SIGN*** Were they always so big!?
**[17:35] Kazuya**
* but in this private space,*
* I keep focusing on them!*
***SIGN*** W
a
f
t
**[17:39] Kazuya**
*Her clothes smell of detergent for a change...*
**[17:42] Kazuya**
*And she's only got lip cream on...*
**[17:43] Chizuru**
This all seems like a lot of work.
***SIGN*** A cute voice,
almost like Amamiya Sora's
**[17:45] Kazuya**
*She's stimulating all five of my senses!*
***SIGN*** Does she even realize it!?
**[17:48] Kazuya**
*She's a WMD!*
**[17:50] Kazuya**
*A Weapon of Male Destruction!*
**[17:53] Kazuya**
*This isn't a meeting! It's a date!*
**[17:56] Chizuru**
Are you listening?
**[17:57] Kazuma**
Huh?!
**[17:58] Chizuru**
I just sent you the photo you asked for.
***SIGN*** For the top page
**[18:01] Kazuya**
C-Cool. Thanks.
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
**[18:03] Kazuya**
*Cute!*
***SIGN*** What's this?
I seem to have received
a photo of an angel?
***SIGN*** Total:
**[18:06] Chizuru**
Is that all for the budget?
**[18:08] Kazuya**
Yeah, but there's a lot still up in the air.
**[18:12] Kazuya**
Like your pay.
**[18:14] Chizuru**
I don't need any.
This whole movie's for me, after all.
**[18:18] Kazuya**
Th-That won't do!
**[18:21] Kazuya**
I told you. "I'll get the funding, so star in this!"
**[18:24] Kazuya**
I made an *offer* to you, an actress!
**[18:28] Kazuya**
Let's not forget that.
**[18:31] Kazuya**
Or else it'll all fall apart.
**[18:36] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Please, Mizuhara, I beg of you!
**[18:41] Chizuru**
Well, it's all hypothetical until we
actually secure that funding.
***SIGN*** Don't have a heart attack
while you're alone with her
**[18:44] Chizuru**
We can talk about it once we do.
**[18:45] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[18:47] Chizuru**
What's this about "rewards"?
**[18:50] Kazuya**
Backers receive rewards for
their support, based on the tier.
***SIGN*** Kinda like a thank-you gift
**[18:54] Kazuya**
And making them desirable is vital.
**[18:58] Chizuru**
So that's the key to success, huh?
**[19:01] Chizuru**
I guess that makes sense.
**[19:03] Chizuru**
We're asking people to cough up
10,000 yen for a total rando's movie.
***SIGN*** I sure wouldn't do it
**[19:07] Kazuya**
There's something I'd rather
not talk about, but I will.
**[19:11] Kazuya**
I think it's best we talked about you
and Granny Sayuri on the project page.
**[19:19] Chizuru**
I see...
**[19:22] Chizuru**
Let's go with that, then.
**[19:25] Chizuru**
I'll tell Grandma myself.
**[19:27] Kazuya**
You're okay with that?
**[19:28] Chizuru**
Is that surprising?
**[19:29] Kazuya**
W-Well...
**[19:31] Kazuya**
I figured you wouldn't want to
come off as having a sob story.
**[19:36] Chizuru**
I'm having you make a whole movie for me.
**[19:38] Chizuru**
It wouldn't be fair if I sat here
and no-no'd this and that.
**[19:42] Chizuru**
All I care about is my dream coming true.
I won't ask for anything else.
**[19:47] Kazuya**
Mizuhara...
**[19:51] Kazuya**
*Argh! Why now?!*
**[19:54] Chizuru**
What, you haven't had dinner?
**[19:56] Kazuya**
Oh... I dunno.
**[19:57] Kazuya**
*I was so focused on work, I forgot...*
**[20:04] Chizuru**
Can I take a look in your fridge?
**[20:08] Chizuru**
I'll make you something to eat.
**[20:14] Kazuya**
* M-Make me something?*
* No way... She's cooking dinner for me?!*
**[20:19] Kazuya**
*M-Mizuhara's... home cooking?!*
**[20:23] Chizuru**
What is with your fridge?
**[20:25] Chizuru**
There's nothing in it!
**[20:27] Chizuru**
I can't cook anything with this.
***SIGN*** Stupid Stupid
***SIGN*** I'm such
an idiot!!
**[20:34] Kazuya**
It's fine. I don't wanna bother you.
***SIGN*** Tap Tap
***SIGN*** Typing nothing
at all
**[20:36] Kazuya**
*I've never hated my lazy ass more than now!*
***SIGN*** Grooowl
**[20:40] Chizuru**
Sheesh.
**[20:42] Chizuru**
At least keep some eggs and milk on hand.
**[20:47] Chizuru**
Let me go see what's in my fridge.
***SIGN*** Crack
**[20:53] Chizuru**
Here you go.
**[20:56] Chizuru**
I can't promise it's good.
***SIGN*** Broooooooo!!
***SIGN*** Time saver recipe
**[20:58] Kazuya**
*Om... Omelet rice!*
**[21:03] Chizuru**
Don't get the wrong idea.
I don't mean anything by this.
***SIGN*** It doesn't look
like you're having
any proper meals
**[21:06] Chizuru**
It's just, I'd feel responsible if you
got sick because you're not eating right.
**[21:10] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara's home cooking...*
* out of concern for my well-being...*
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
**[21:13] Kazuya**
*You idiot! Who cries over that?!*
**[21:16] Kazuya**
Can I eat it?
**[21:18] Chizuru**
What else would you do with it?
**[21:20] Chizuru**
I just made it with what I had
on hand, so don't expect much.
***SIGN*** It'd be
better with it...
**[21:23] Chizuru**
I was out of whipping cream, too.
***SIGN*** Eyes
of a
Molester
**[21:30] Kazuya**
*So good!*
**[21:32] Kazuya**
*She's a damn three-star chef!*
***SIGN*** Fluffy and melty
**[21:35] Kazuya**
*It's the best omelet rice I've ever had!*
**[21:38] Kazuya**
* What kind of life does one have*
* to lead to be so overpowered?!*
***SIGN*** Chomp
***SIGN*** Chomp
**[21:50] Chizuru**
Come on.
***SIGN*** Chomp
**[21:54] Chizuru**
At least tell me what you think.
**[21:59] Kazuya**
It's great! Super great!
**[22:01] Chizuru**
That so? Thanks.
***SIGN*** Now I feel like
I made you say it
**[22:03] Kazuya**
*Man, I wanna keep eating this forever.*
***SIGN*** Oh, no...
***SIGN*** There's only this
much left...
**[22:07] Chizuru**
Well, it's getting late. I should go.
***SIGN*** Leave the
dishes by my
door or something
**[22:10] Kazuya**
Oh... Sure.
**[22:11] Kazuya**
H-Hey...
**[22:14] Kazuya**
Thanks for being so thoughtful.
**[22:16] Kazuya**
You helped decide a lot.
**[22:18] Kazuya**
You're a lifesaver.
**[22:20] Chizuru**
Don't be silly.
**[22:21] Chizuru**
I won't make you do everything by yourself.
**[22:23] Chizuru**
Anyway, I'll leave the rest to you.
**[22:26] Kazuya**
Sure.
**[22:26] Kazuya**
I think I can pitch in with my savings, too.
**[22:29] Kazuya**
Just gotta get the rest from somewhere.
**[22:32] Chizuru**
Wait, savings?!
**[22:34] Chizuru**
You're going to back this thing?
Why go that far?
**[22:37] Chizuru**
Don't!
**[22:39] Kazuya**
But we should use everything we can...
**[22:41] Chizuru**
Be reasonable.
**[22:43] Chizuru**
I'm already putting so much on your shoulders.
**[22:45] Chizuru**
And besides, I've got nothing to invest.
**[22:49] Chizuru**
I'm barely scraping by.
**[22:52] Kazuya**
Don't get the wrong idea!
**[22:54] Kazuya**
This isn't for your dream.
**[22:58] Kazuya**
It's mine.
**[23:01] Kazuya**
I'm free to spend my money
chasing my dream, aren't I?
**[23:07] Kazuya**
That said, I've only got 100,000 to use.
***SIGN*** Two broke
students
**[23:12] Chizuru**
Fine.
**[23:14] Chizuru**
But don't push yourself.
**[23:17] Kazuya**
Okay.
**[23:18] Chizuru**
If something comes up,
contact me and I'll respond.
**[23:21] Kazuya**
Huh? A-Are you sure?
**[23:23] Chizuru**
Of course. This is work.
**[23:26] Chizuru**
Anyway, see you.
**[23:30] Kazuya**
*It's changing, little by little...*
**[23:33] Kazuya**
*Our relationship is changing.*
**[23:36] Kazuya**
*And these times are gonna continue!*
**[23:44] Ruka**
Huh?!
**[23:45] Kazuya/Chizuru**
What?
**[23:46] Ruka**
What?!
# E26 - Girlfriend Next Door
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GJWU29N15/girlfriend-next-door)
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**[00:03] Kazuya**
Gah...
**[00:04] Kazuya**
*Sh-She saw us!*
**[00:06] Chizuru**
Ruka-chan?
***SIGN*** Fwoop
***SIGN*** Horns?
**[00:09] Ruka**
Explain yourselves!
When did you two get together?!
**[00:13] Kazuya**
T-T-Together? No, it's not like that!
***SIGN*** We aren't
**[00:16] Ruka**
You think you can talk your way out of this?
**[00:19] Ruka**
You just exited the apartment together!
**[00:21] Ruka**
How can you say you're not together?!
**[00:22] Kazuya**
*Wait... Th-They're touching me!*
**[00:24] Kazuya**
Actually, why are you even here?
**[00:26] Ruka**
I messaged you this morning saying
I'd come return the manga I borrowed!
**[00:29] Kazuya**
*Crap, I completely forgot!*
**[00:31] Chizuru**
Wait, Ruka-chan, listen to me...
**[00:33] Ruka**
You keep quiet, Chizuru-san.
**[00:34] Ruka**
I thought your grandmother's situation
must've gotten you down!
**[00:38] Ruka**
That's why I even suggested a truce!
**[00:41] Ruka**
So what are you playing at here?!
**[00:44] Ruka**
You're perfectly fine, you horny thot!
***SIGN*** Thief
***SIGN*** What's
that
mean?
**[00:48] Chizuru**
Wha?!
**[00:48] Ruka**
You don't seem to get it,
so let me spell it out for you.
**[00:52] Ruka**
You're a rental girlfriend
employed by an agency!
**[00:57] Ruka**
Engaging with customers in private is banned,
**[00:59] Ruka**
much less getting into a relationship!
**[01:03] Chizuru**
Th-That goes the same for you.
**[01:06] Ruka**
Not anymore! I quit!
***SIGN*** Half a year ago
**[01:08] Ruka**
Look at you, stealing my boyfriend.
**[01:11] Ruka**
Some "professional" you are!
**[01:13] Chizuru**
Look, I can explain.
**[01:15] Ruka**
Give it a rest already!
**[01:17] Ruka**
How can you possibly explain entering
Kazuya-kun's apartment without telling me?!
**[01:22] Ruka**
I've had it up to here!
**[01:24] Ruka**
You're full of lies!
**[01:26] Ruka**
The two of you, alone...
**[01:27] Kazuya**
Wait, Ruka-chan!
**[01:35] Kazuya**
*Yikes! She's gonna lose it for real!*
**[01:46] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan!
**[01:57] Kazuya**
*God, this is getting out of control!*
**[01:59] Kazuya**
*She's totally got the wrong idea.*
**[02:01] Kazuya**
* But I can't go blabbering*
* about the movie to her.*
**[02:05] Kazuya**
*For crying out... What do I do?*
**[02:11] Chizuru**
Fine, Ruka-chan.
**[02:14] Chizuru**
Do you have time to talk?
**[02:16] Kazuya**
Mizuhara?
***SIGN*** Stagger
***SIGN*** Plod Plod
**[02:46] Mini**
Rental girlfriend?
**[02:49] Mini**
Messy drama alert!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Sniffle
**[04:24] Ruka**
M-Movie?
***SIGN*** "Girlfriend Next Door"
**[04:26] Chizuru**
Yes, Kazuya-san suggested
making a movie for my grandma.
**[04:32] Chizuru**
We had a meeting about it.
**[04:34] Chizuru**
Talking on the balcony bothers the neighbors,
and a restaurant would cost money.
**[04:37] Chizuru**
Nothing like what you're thinking happened.
***SIGN*** Crowdfunding...
**[04:42] Ruka**
What about the omelet rice?
**[04:43] Chizuru**
That was just... well, food.
**[04:47] Chizuru**
He's been overworking himself
and looked pretty worn out.
**[04:50] Chizuru**
I'd feel bad if he ended up
malnourished or something.
**[04:55] Chizuru**
But, yeah, that was probably out of line.
**[04:57] Chizuru**
I won't do it again. I promise.
**[04:59] Kazuya**
*What? You won't?*
**[05:05] Kazuya**
Sorry, Ruka-chan!
**[05:07] Kazuya**
I didn't wanna stress you
out again by telling you!
**[05:12] Kazuya**
I seriously respect Mizuhara as an actress.
**[05:15] Kazuya**
And when I think about her sick grandma,
**[05:17] Kazuya**
I feel like there's not a second to waste.
**[05:19] Kazuya**
I just have to do this for them,
no matter what!
**[05:28] Ruka**
I understand.
**[05:29] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan!
**[05:31] Chizuru**
That's great.
**[05:32] Chizuru**
Thank you.
**[05:35] Kazuya**
*Yeah... She really is a nice girl!*
**[05:39] Ruka**
I'll help out with the movie, too.
**[05:42] Chizuru**
Huh?
***SIGN*** Making a Movie Starring Actress Ichinose Chizuru
**[05:42] Kazuya**
What?
**[05:43] Chizuru**
Wha...
**[05:44] Kazuya**
R... Ruka-chan? What brought this on?
**[05:46] Ruka**
Don't waste your breath.
**[05:48] Kazuya**
Wha—
**[05:48] Ruka**
Either I'm in, or as your girlfriend,
I'm not letting you two make a movie.
**[05:54] Chizuru**
I'll admit starting this
without telling you was wrong,
**[05:56] Chizuru**
but there's really nothing going on between us.
**[05:59] Ruka**
I have my doubts about your relationship.
***SIGN*** Clandestine
meetings...
How dirty
**[06:02] Ruka**
You did meet up in here tonight and all.
**[06:05] Kazuya**
Again, that was...
**[06:07] Ruka**
Making a movie for her grandmother.
I understand that.
**[06:10] Ruka**
It shows how kind you are, Kazuya-kun,
and I'm not gonna stop you there.
**[06:16] Ruka**
However, I won't be able to stomach it
if you two continue to have alone time.
**[06:22] Ruka**
If this really was a meeting,
then it was for the movie,
**[06:25] Ruka**
and not so you two could
be alone together, right?
**[06:27] Ruka**
If I'm involved, I get to spend
more time with Kazuya-kun.
**[06:32] Ruka**
And you get extra help,
so we all benefit, right?
**[06:33] Ruka**
Or are you saying that I'd be in your way?
**[06:37] Kazuya**
*N-No holes in her logic...*
***SIGN*** What do we do?
**[06:41] Chizuru**
She's got a point.
**[06:42] Chizuru**
It's clear we'll need all the help we can get.
**[06:46] Kazuya**
*So calm...*
**[06:47] Chizuru**
Well?
**[06:49] Chizuru**
You're the producer.
**[06:56] Kazuya**
Yeah, true.
**[06:58] Chizuru**
Then it's decided.
**[07:00] Chizuru**
Let's try to avoid any more disagreements.
**[07:04] Ruka**
There's one more thing I'd like to confirm.
**[07:08] Chizuru**
Sure, get it out of the way while we're here.
**[07:11] Ruka**
Between Chizuru-san's
omelet rice and my curry...
**[07:15] Ruka**
Which one did you like better?
**[07:17] Kazuya**
What?
**[07:18] Chizuru**
Huh?
***SIGN*** Curry...
**[07:19] Chizuru**
Ruka-chan, is this really the time?
**[07:21] Ruka**
I can't stop thinking about it!
***SIGN*** I poured my soul
into it, too
**[07:23] Ruka**
Be honest with me!
**[07:25] Kazuya**
*Wait, wait, wait, honest?*
**[07:27] Kazuya**
*There's no right answer here!*
***SIGN*** I can't please
both sides!
**[07:29] Kazuya**
*What kind of cruel inquisition is this?!*
***SIGN*** The classic
"pick her or me"?!
Torture!
***SIGN*** IQ rises to 300 in these moments
**[07:33] Kazuya**
*If I say the curry was better,*
**[07:35] Kazuya**
*I'll be trampling all over Mizuhara's goodwill!*
***SIGN*** What is this?!
Why can't we just say
they were both great?!
**[07:38] Kazuya**
* But if I say the omelet rice,*
* Ruka-chan might snap again*
**[07:41] Kazuya**
*and veto the whole movie project!*
**[07:45] Kazuya**
Th-The curry, I guess?
***SIGN*** Stab
**[07:51] Ruka**
I'm so glad!
***SIGN*** Sque eze...
**[07:53] Kazuya**
*What even is this?*
***SIGN*** Fade
**[07:57] Kazuya**
*I'm so sorry, Mizuhara!*
***SIGN*** I don't mean it!!
***SIGN*** She understands...
**[08:04] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
**[08:07] Kazuya**
*She's looking at me like a saint!*
**[08:09] Chizuru**
Okay, I'm heading back.
***SIGN*** You're
hopeless.
**[08:10] Fish**
*You're hopeless.*
**[08:11] Kazuya**
Oh, okay.
**[08:12] Chizuru**
And you, Ruka-chan?
**[08:14] Ruka**
Oh, I'll stay a while.
***SIGN*** Huh? You will?
**[08:16] Chizuru**
Really? How lovey-dovey.
**[08:18] Ruka**
You bet! I'm his girlfriend, after all!
***SIGN*** What is this convo?
***SIGN*** I'm sweating buckets
**[08:23] Chizuru**
Bye.
**[08:24] Ruka**
Goodnight!
***SIGN*** Quit trolling...
**[08:27] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's so mature.*
**[08:30] Kazuya**
*I was expecting the worst, but that worked out.*
**[08:35] Kazuya**
* Oh, but there goes our*
* tag team working together...*
***SIGN*** Shake Shake
**[08:39] Kazuya**
*No, no! We're doing this for Granny Sayuri!*
***SIGN*** Begone,
my personal desires!!
**[08:44] Ruka**
Okay, let's talk about the manga I borrowed!
**[08:47] Kazuya**
Do we really need to?
**[08:49] Kazuya**
And get off me!
**[08:52] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Th-The curry, I guess?
**[08:58] Chizuru**
Huh.
**[09:01] Chizuru**
Ah, man...
**[09:04] Chizuru**
Gotta wash my pan.
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
**[09:23] Sayuri**
A movie?
**[09:27] Chizuru**
What?
**[09:29] Chizuru**
You don't have to laugh at me!
**[09:31] Sayuri**
Forgive me.
**[09:33] Sayuri**
I'll cheer you on, of course.
I think it's a wonderful idea.
**[09:38] Sayuri**
It's Kazuya-kun, isn't it?
**[09:41] Sayuri**
He found out that you wanted
me to see you star in a movie,
**[09:45] Sayuri**
and he offered to pitch in and help.
**[09:48] Sayuri**
Am I right?
**[09:51] Chizuru**
*How could she tell?*
**[09:53] Sayuri**
You can write whatever
you like about me, of course.
**[09:58] Sayuri**
In fact, why don't we say
I only have a week left to live
***SIGN*** Fwip
***SIGN*** Fwip
**[10:01] Sayuri**
and show me looking all sickly?
**[10:04] Chizuru**
Uh, no need to go that far...
***SIGN*** We can even
shoot a video!
**[10:06] Sayuri**
Oh, really?
***SIGN*** She's delighted
**[10:08] Sayuri**
I can't wait!
**[10:10] Sayuri**
I really need to thank Kazuya-kun.
**[10:17] Chizuru**
Say, how did you feel back then?
**[10:20] Sayuri**
When?
**[10:21] Chizuru**
Back when I got my boyfriend...
What did you think?
**[10:28] Sayuri**
Honestly, I was worried.
**[10:31] Sayuri**
You'd never brought a boy to see me, after all.
**[10:36] Sayuri**
I wondered if he was a decent person.
***SIGN*** Him...?
**[10:40] Chizuru**
Well, is he decent?
***SIGN*** Him
**[10:46] Sayuri**
People provide for one another through life.
**[10:52] Sayuri**
Nobody in this world is perfect.
**[10:55] Sayuri**
That's why we all have the people around
us provide whatever we're lacking.
**[11:01] Sayuri**
Chizuru...
**[11:03] Sayuri**
You are a very charming woman.
I can say that with zero bias.
**[11:08] Sayuri**
You're pretty, down-to-earth, hard-working,
**[11:12] Sayuri**
elegant, and kind.
**[11:14] Sayuri**
As your grandmother, I'm proud
of the person you've become.
**[11:18] Chizuru**
Wh-Where'd that come from?
**[11:20] Sayuri**
Kazuya-kun isn't perfect, either.
**[11:23] Sayuri**
He has his failings, weaknesses,
and imperfections... plenty of them.
**[11:31] Sayuri**
But nobody in this world is a
better match for you than him.
**[11:42] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
**[11:44] Kazuya**
*I gotta tell Mizuhara!*
**[11:47] Kazuya**
Oh!
**[11:51] Kazuya**
W-We got approved!
**[11:54] Kazuya**
Shimizu-san gave us the green light!
**[11:58] Chizuru**
I see.
**[12:02] Kazuya**
I'm thinking of making it public right away.
**[12:05] Chizuru**
Oh. Sure, go ahead.
**[12:09] Chizuru**
Grandma gave her permission, too.
**[12:12] Chizuru**
We can write all about her.
**[12:14] Kazuya**
C-Cool! That's great!
**[12:16] Kazuya**
*She's being kind of distant?*
**[12:21] Chizuru**
You're a nice guy.
**[12:23] Chizuru**
You're a really nice guy, huh?
**[12:26] Chizuru**
That's all.
**[12:31] Kazuya**
*I'll do this...*
**[12:32] Kazuya**
*I'm gonna do it, I swear!*
**[12:38] Kazuya**
Take it away!
***SIGN*** Publish
**[12:42] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara and I...*
**[12:44] Chizuru**
Please go well.
**[12:46] Kazuya**
*...take our first step toward our dream.*
**[12:49] Sayuri**
Give them your blessing, Katsuhito-san.
**[12:52] Kazuya**
*The curtain of fate is raised.*
***SIGN*** Making a Movie Starring Actress Ichinose Chizuru
***SIGN*** 0 yen
***SIGN*** pledged of 1,820,000 yen goal
***SIGN*** 0 Backers
***SIGN*** 45 days to go
***SIGN*** Back this project
***SIGN*** The story is set in motion.
***SIGN*** 32 backers
**[12:58] Kazuya**
W-Wow!
**[13:00] Kazuya**
Oh, another one!
**[13:02] Kazuya**
We reached 118,000 yen in one night!
***SIGN*** Whoaaaa!
***SIGN*** This is crazy!!
**[13:04] Kazuya**
God, Buddha, backers! Thank you!
**[13:06] Kazuya**
*We can do this! It's happening!*
**[13:10] Kazuya**
*We can make Mizuhara's dream come true!*
**[13:15] Chizuru**
Morning.
**[13:16] Kazuya**
M-Morning.
**[13:18] Kazuya**
Did you see?
**[13:20] Kazuya**
The crowdfunding page.
**[13:22] Kazuya**
We got 120 grand in one night.
And it's still going up.
**[13:25] Chizuru**
R-Really?
**[13:26] Kazuya**
Yeah, yeah.
**[13:27] Kazuya**
*Cute...*
**[13:28] Kazuya**
People showed up in droves as soon as
we went live and pledged, like, 10,000.
**[13:33] Kazuya**
It's so great!
**[13:34] Kazuya**
We're already at 33 backers.
**[13:36] Kazuya**
At this rate, we'll hit
the goal in half a month.
***SIGN*** Bothering the
neighbors again...
**[13:45] Chizuru**
Ahem. Anyway, we can't be too optimistic.
**[13:48] Chizuru**
We don't even have a script yet.
**[13:51] Chizuru**
There's so much to do
before we finish the movie.
**[13:56] Kazuya**
*Cool as a cucumber.*
**[13:57] Chizuru**
But I'll help out any way I can,
so let me know.
**[14:02] Kazuya**
*She's absolutely right.*
**[14:04] Kazuya**
*A little prep work couldn't hurt.*
**[14:07] Kazuya**
*A script, huh? Gotta look for one.*
**[14:10] Kazuya**
*But... we're making progress.*
**[14:13] Kazuya**
*One step at a time, but genuine progress!*
**[14:17] Ruka**
A script, huh?
**[14:19] Kazuya**
Yeah...
**[14:20] Kazuya**
We can't go to a professional with our budget.
**[14:23] Kazuya**
Add in that we need something that's
not too well-known, and it gets harder.
**[14:27] Ruka**
I can link you a webnovel site I visit a lot.
***SIGN*** Not much time, either
**[14:31] Ruka**
It's mostly YA, and there's tons of
genres, from nerdy to emotional.
**[14:37] Ruka**
I just sent the link.
**[14:39] Kazuya**
Oh.
***SIGN*** Ruka-chan
***SIGN*** Wub Wub
***SIGN*** Kiss Kiss
**[14:42] Kazuya**
Thanks.
**[14:43] Kazuya**
* She ultimately agreed to making*
* this movie with Mizuhara...*
**[14:47] Kazuya**
*She really is a great gal.*
**[14:50] Kazuya**
Hey, uh, sorry about the movie thing.
**[14:54] Kazuya**
I'm grateful.
**[14:57] Ruka**
Well, as your girlfriend, I'm not a fan.
**[14:59] Ruka**
But I don't wanna go against your wishes.
**[15:04] Ruka**
And I understand the situation
with Chizuru-san's grandmother.
**[15:07] Ruka**
And most of all, Kazuya-kun...
**[15:10] Ruka**
I love that blind,
single-minded passion you have.
**[15:17] Ruka**
Just thinking that I'm the
girlfriend of someone like that...
**[15:20] Ruka**
It gets my heart racing.
***SIGN*** More and more
stuff coming out...
**[15:27] Kazuya**
There's way too much! I can't choose!
***SIGN*** It's frying my brain!!
***SIGN*** That's now 3
I've finished
reading...
***SIGN*** Megahit User Novel Site
***SIGN*** Search by Novel
**[15:31] Kazuya**
* They all seemed great, but none of*
* them feel suitable for this movie.*
**[15:38] Kazuya**
Guess I'll just get gyoza
from the usual place again.
**[15:43] Kazuya**
* Yeah, like Mizuhara said,*
* it's not gonna be smooth sailing...*
**[15:48] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[15:49] Kazuya**
Wha... Wait!
**[15:57] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[16:01] Kazuya**
Wha?
**[16:01] Kazuya**
Wait...
**[16:02] Kazuya**
What?
**[16:03] Kazuya**
What?!
**[16:06] Kazuya**
*Hold up!*
**[16:09] Mini**
W-Wait, please.
**[16:11] Kazuya**
Whoa, whoa! Yaemori-san?
What are you doing?!
**[16:13] Mini**
I can't take it anymore...
**[16:16] Kazuya**
Take what?!
**[16:20] Mini**
Oh!
***SIGN*** Zip
**[16:21] Mini**
Sorry! I should've made myself clear!
**[16:23] Mini**
I let my emotions get the
better of me! It's a bad habit!
**[16:26] Mini**
People often tell me I'm too easy,
**[16:29] Mini**
but I don't see you that way. Not one bit.
**[16:32] Kazuya**
*That's weirdly rude.*
**[16:32] Mini**
I've been thinking about some stuff,
**[16:34] Mini**
and when I heard you leave your apartment,
I dragged you in on impulse.
**[16:38] Kazuya**
Thinking? About what?
**[16:41] Mini**
Oh...
**[16:42] Mini**
This.
**[16:43] Ruka**
* You're a rental girlfriend*
* employed by an agency!*
**[16:49] Kazuya**
*D'oh! This is bad!*
**[16:51] Mini**
What a surprise.
**[16:51] Ruka**
*Look at you, stealing my boyfriend.*
**[16:54] Mini**
I'd heard of rental girlfriends before,
**[16:54] Ruka**
*Some "professional" you are!*
***SIGN*** Well,
she is hot...
**[16:57] Mini**
but I didn't expect my
next-next-door neighbor to be one.
**[17:01] Mini**
With such a hottie living next door,
**[17:02] Kazuya**
*It's over.*
**[17:03] Kazuya**
* We're done for. She knows.*
* She knows everything!*
**[17:03] Mini**
I can see why your girlfriend is worried.
**[17:06] Kazuya**
D-Delete that!
**[17:07] Mini**
Oh, sorry.
**[17:09] Mini**
It's already been backed up to cloud storage.
**[17:12] Kazuya**
*Why?*
**[17:13] Kazuya**
* Why take a video like that?*
* What's her endgame?*
**[17:16] Mini**
What a mess, though.
**[17:16] Kazuya**
*Blackmail? Does she want money?*
**[17:18] Mini**
I've never even seen
anything like this on WeTube.
**[17:18] Kazuya**
*Getting back at her stupid neighbors?*
**[17:20] Kazuya**
*Plus, she goes to our college!*
**[17:21] Mini**
Girls get real wild these days, huh?
**[17:23] Kazuya**
* If I wanna protect Mizuhara,*
* I gotta give her whatever she wants!*
**[17:27] Kazuya**
Sorry!
**[17:28] Kazuya**
I'll tell you everything,
so let me off the hook!
**[17:34] Kazuya**
That's the gist of it.
**[17:37] Kazuya**
I'm the bad guy here.
**[17:39] Kazuya**
So don't tell anyone.
***SIGN*** Tremble Tremble
**[17:45] Mini**
A year?
**[17:46] Mini**
This has been going on for a whole year?
**[17:48] Kazuya**
*Wh...*
***SIGN*** Sparkle
***SIGN*** Sparkle
**[17:49] Kazuya**
*What?*
**[17:50] Mini**
Whoa! You must really love
that rental girlfriend!
**[17:54] Kazuya**
Love? Nah, it kinda just happened.
**[17:58] Mini**
What are you talking about?
The money you spend is your love!
**[18:01] Mini**
Don't be insecure!
Hold your head high with pride!
**[18:05] Kazuya**
M-My money?!
**[18:06] Mini**
Speaking of, how much have you
spent on Mizuhara-san so far?
**[18:11] Kazuya**
Whisper, whisper...
***SIGN*** Whisper
Whisper
**[18:12] Mini**
Holy crap! You're a hero!
***SIGN*** A shocking figure!!
**[18:14] Mini**
Nothing's sadder than not getting any ROI...
***SIGN*** I totally understand.
**[18:16] Kazuya**
Wait, I don't consider it an investment!
***SIGN*** I'm not
expecting anything...
**[18:18] Mini**
You have that cute younger girlfriend,
**[18:21] Mini**
but your iron will remains
unmoved. Oh, the feels!
**[18:23] Mini**
The MCs of harem rom-coms
are self-inserts for all mankind!
***SIGN*** What are you,
the MC of
some dating sim?!
**[18:25] Kazuya**
Harem?!
**[18:27] Mini**
Ah, I can't believe someone's
actually living such a fun life IRL.
***SIGN*** So dreamy...
**[18:31] Kazuya**
Are you even listening?
**[18:33] Mini**
I respect your will to whale
all the way for your fave!
**[18:37] Mini**
I keep second-guessing myself
every time I roll gacha.
**[18:39] Mini**
"Am I sure about this?"
**[18:40] Mini**
"What am I getting from
spending this ten grand?"
**[18:41] Kazuya**
*What's with this girl?*
**[18:42] Mini**
"Will a day ever come when this pays off?"
**[18:43] Kazuya**
*Something's off about her...*
**[18:44] Mini**
But now I'm ashamed of myself!
**[18:47] Mini**
We're allowed to live our lives
for the sake of the things we love!
**[18:51] Mini**
Please let me call you "Master"!
**[18:54] Kazuya**
Wha... Master?
***SIGN*** Sparkle
***SIGN*** Sparkle
**[18:56] Kazuya**
Why am I your master?
**[18:58] Mini**
It's not about logic!
**[18:59] Mini**
My soul's crying out that you are!
***SIGN*** Crying out
(Resonating)
**[19:01] Kazuya**
*Soul? What is she talking about?*
**[19:04] Kazuya**
*Me, her master? Is she okay in the head?*
**[19:06] Kazuya**
B-But you're trying to
blackmail me with that video.
**[19:10] Mini**
Blackmail?
**[19:11] Mini**
Oh, please. This is for self-defense.
**[19:14] Kazuya**
Huh? Self-defense?
***SIGN*** Self-defense?
**[19:15] Mini**
Getting things on video will come in handy
if I ever get dragged into some mess.
**[19:19] Mini**
I saw it on WeTube.
**[19:21] Kazuya**
*She took a video just for that?*
***SIGN*** Her moral fiber
is all over the place!!
**[19:23] Kazuya**
*Either way,*
**[19:24] Kazuya**
*I guess she meant no harm?*
***SIGN*** You're funny
**[19:27] Mini**
I'm not the devil, y'know.
**[19:30] Mini**
I was just randomly shooting
a video on my way home.
**[19:34] Kazuya**
*Is that really fun?*
**[19:38] Mini**
Sorry for talking by the door.
**[19:40] Kazuya**
*Huh?!*
**[19:45] Kazuya**
*What the heck is this apartment?!*
**[19:48] Mini**
I was doing a home cosplay stream just now.
**[19:51] Kazuya**
Huh? Home cos... what?
**[19:53] Mini**
I'm a cosplayer and streamer,
active on the scene as Cornetmaru.
***SIGN*** Nice to meetcha!
**[19:58] Kazuya**
*So that's why she shoots videos all day?*
***SIGN*** Livestream
**[20:01] Kazuya**
Are you famous?
**[20:02] Mini**
Me? Not at all.
**[20:04] Mini**
Cosplayers gotta do a lot to survive.
**[20:05] Kazuya**
*Okay, I can't keep up...*
**[20:07] Kazuya**
*But this girl truly is a zoomer!*
***SIGN*** The
personification
of
"too online"
**[20:07] Mini**
And if you can't enjoy
anything in life, it's all over.
**[20:11] Mini**
Anyway, you're inspiring, Master.
**[20:13] Mini**
A romance beginning with a
rental relationship? It's like a movie!
**[20:17] Mini**
"Their love was just a facade at first...
**[20:19] Mini**
But as time went on, they could
no longer live without each other!"
**[20:23] Kazuya**
*Listen to her fantasize...*
***SIGN*** B
r
a
v
o
!
**[20:25] Mini**
So, what's Mizuhara-san like?
***SIGN*** More!
Tell me
more!
**[20:27] Kazuya**
What's she like?
**[20:29] Kazuya**
She's a really great person.
***SIGN*** How far did he go
to get his gyoza?
**[20:33] Fish**
*How far did he go to get his gyoza?*
**[20:36] Mini**
Mizuhara-san's more than
I could imagine... She's an angel!
**[20:40] Mini**
It's all your fault,
***SIGN*** Even though you're such a loser!!
**[20:42] Mini**
but she's so tolerant, she takes it all
in stride! Talk about a bruh moment!
**[20:45] Kazuya**
*Maybe she's actually just a really nice girl.*
**[20:49] Mini**
I hope things work out for you two!
**[20:52] Mini**
If you don't pull an SSR after whaling
so much, there's no hope for this world!
**[20:56] Kazuya**
Again, like I said,
**[20:57] Kazuya**
I'm not hoping for anything in return!
**[21:00] Kazuya**
Besides, Mizuhara probably
doesn't feel anything for me.
**[21:06] Mini**
Huh? What are you saying?
**[21:09] Mini**
Mizuhara-san obviously loves you back, Master.
**[21:13] Kazuya**
Huh?
***SIGN*** blank
**[21:14] Mini**
Huh?
***SIGN*** Wha...
**[21:16] Kazuya**
Don't be stupid, stupid!
**[21:18] Kazuya**
No way, not even if hell freezes over!
**[21:21] Mini**
Are you being serious right now?
**[21:23] Mini**
She's been with you for a whole year!
**[21:25] Mini**
Even though you're a complete loser!
***SIGN*** Hello?
I'm your
"Master"...?
**[21:27] Kazuya**
*Does she actually respect me at all?*
**[21:30] Mini**
She's hanging out with a problem
customer, despite all the risks.
**[21:34] Mini**
No way she doesn't have *some* feelings for you.
**[21:38] Kazuya**
*Feelings? Mizuhara has feelings for me?*
**[21:40] Chizuru**
My return date has long passed, too...
**[21:43] Kazuya**
No, there's no way!
Not Mizuhara, of all people!
**[21:45] Mini**
Ah... Well...
**[21:47] Mini**
Sounds like the kinda thing someone
with a virgin mentality would think.
**[21:51] Kazuya**
*Huh? How can she tell?!*
**[21:53] Mini**
I bet she's lying on her bed right now, going,
**[21:56] Mini**
"Why can't I be honest with him?
I hate myself," or something!
**[22:00] Chizuru**
Why can't I be honest with him? I hate myself!
**[22:03] Kazuya**
*Th-That's so cute!*
**[22:05] Kazuya**
No, no! Nope!
**[22:07] Mini**
You're hopeless, Master.
**[22:10] Mini**
Anyway, your love deserves to be rewarded.
I, Yaemori, will support you all the way!
**[22:15] Mini**
Let's make sure you two go out, okay, Master?
***SIGN*** Ichinose
**[22:37] Mini**
Mizuhara-san obviously loves you back, Master.
***SIGN*** Wriggle Wriggle
***SIGN*** Hngh! My heart..!!
***SIGN*** Torment...!!
**[22:54] Kazuya**
Let's look for a script.
***SIGN*** Alarm
***SIGN*** Just now
***SIGN*** Bedtime
**[23:20] (Flashback) Kazuya**
This isn't for your dream.
**[23:24] (Flashback) Kazuya**
It's mine.
**[23:42] Chizuru**
Guess I'll stick around for one more mug.
# E27 - Expert and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GN7UD2XJ9/expert-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:00] Prof**
And that is why
**[00:01] Prof**
Karl Marx's *Das Kapital* is a famous,
historically significant book.
***SIGN*** The Ultramarine Constellation
***SIGN*** Bookmark
***SIGN*** Comment
***SIGN*** Chapter 12 Starry Blue Skies
***SIGN*** Note: This is the final chapter.
***SIGN*** Wha?
**[00:18] Kazuya**
Here! It's a script candidate!
**[00:20] Chizuru**
Oh, you found one?
**[00:22] Kazuya**
It's not famous, but it's super good.
***SIGN*** The Ultramarine Constellation
***SIGN*** by Itohara Rie
**[00:25] Kazuya**
It's a coming-of-age drama
about a girl in college.
**[00:28] Kazuya**
It's perfect for you, Mizuhara!
**[00:30] Chizuru**
All right. I'll read it.
**[00:32] Kazuya**
You do that.
**[00:33] Chizuru**
I'll contact you when I'm done.
***SIGN*** Forgot something
**[00:35] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[00:37] Chizuru**
Later.
**[00:40] (Flashback) Mini**
Mizuhara-san obviously
loves you back, Master.
**[00:48] Kazuya**
Man, I can't.
**[00:50] Kazuya**
I can't stop thinking about Mizuhara.
**[00:53] Kazuya**
* And all because Yaemori-san*
* had to go and say that to me.*
**[00:57] Kazuya**
*Gah, I gotta focus on producing this film!*
***SIGN*** These distractions are
dominating my mind!!
**[01:04] Kazuya**
*But it was valuable advice from a girl.*
**[01:07] Kazuya**
*Maybe there's something to it.*
**[01:09] Kazuya**
I hope Mizuhara likes the script...
**[01:16] Chizuru**
Yep, this is good!
**[01:21] Chizuru**
Not bad, Producer.
***SIGN*** Today
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
***SIGN*** I like it!
Let's go with this!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Expert and Girlfriend"
**[03:09] Guys**
Yo, what is up with that?!
**[03:11] Guys**
It's like there's a spotlight on her.
**[03:13] Guys**
Is there a shoot happening around here?
**[03:15] Guys**
So she's a model?
**[03:17] Girl**
She's so pretty.
**[03:19] Guys**
Check out them long legs!
**[03:20] Guys**
Man, I wish I could date someone like her!
**[03:24] Chizuru**
Oh, hey.
**[03:25] Guys**
She was waiting for *him*? Are you kidding me?!
***SIGN*** Why
him
...?
**[03:27] Guys**
But he's trash...
**[03:29] Kazuya**
D-Did you wait long?
**[03:30] Chizuru**
Nah, just got here.
**[03:33] Kazuya**
We're meeting an
upperclassman from the film club.
**[03:35] Kazuya**
At a café three minutes away by foot.
**[03:37] Chizuru**
Okay.
**[03:38] Chizuru**
That'll be 27,000 yen.
**[03:41] Kazuya**
What?!
**[03:42] Chizuru**
Just kidding.
**[03:43] Kazuya**
N-No bullying!
***SIGN*** Student ID
***SIGN*** Literature
***SIGN*** This individual is recognized as a student at this college.
***SIGN*** Nerima College Dean
***SIGN*** Student No.
***SIGN*** Dept.
***SIGN*** Name
**[03:46] Tabuse**
Wow.
**[03:47] Tabuse**
I had no idea such a beauty
went to our college.
**[03:50] Chizuru**
Oh, please.
**[03:52] Kazuya**
Hey, uh, Tabuse-san!
**[03:54] Kazuya**
Please keep her acting career
a secret at school.
**[03:58] Tabuse**
Gotcha. I won't tell anyone.
**[04:00] Chizuru/Kazuya**
Thank you very much.
**[04:02] Tabuse**
Will you be okay, though?
It's a tight schedule.
**[04:05] Tabuse**
Can you memorize all your lines?
**[04:07] Chizuru**
I will.
***SIGN*** So cool...
**[04:10] Tabuse**
Great.
**[04:14] Tabuse**
Huh? It's raining?
**[04:16] Kazuya**
I'll go buy an umbrella!
**[04:18] Chizuru**
Hey...
**[04:20] Tabuse**
He's been like that the whole time.
**[04:22] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[04:23] Tabuse**
He didn't tell you?
**[04:24] Tabuse**
About how he had to convince
me to join this project?
**[04:27] Chizuru**
Convince you?
**[04:28] Tabuse**
Our club had already decided on
a film to shoot over summer break.
**[04:33] Tabuse**
At first, I told him I couldn't do it.
**[04:35] Tabuse**
But then...
**[04:37] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I owe her everything!
**[04:40] (Flashback) Kazuya**
She helped me out when I hit rock-bottom.
**[04:43] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Just having her by my side
makes me try harder in life.
**[04:46] (Flashback) Kazuya**
So this time, it's my turn
**[04:49] (Flashback) Kazuya**
to help her out!
**[04:52] Tabuse**
I really wanted to see and talk to you.
**[04:55] Tabuse**
And see what this actress
he's totally smitten with is like.
**[05:07] Chizuru**
All right!
**[05:09] Chizuru**
*Now it's time for me to step up to the plate.*
**[05:13] Kazuya**
Yeah.
**[05:14] Kazuya**
Right, got it.
**[05:16] Kazuya**
Sorry, I'll do my best.
***SIGN*** 0 backers in the last
**[05:18] Kazuya**
Yeah, of course!
**[05:19] Kazuya**
Goodbye.
**[05:22] Kazuya**
Argh! What do I do?!
**[05:25] Kazuya**
We launched three weeks ago,
***SIGN*** 0 backers in the last
**[05:27] Kazuya**
and we're down to zero backers
in the last 24 hours!
**[05:29] Kazuya**
Our page views keep dwindling, too!
**[05:32] Kazuya**
*Only two weeks left in the project...*
**[05:35] Kazuya**
*No wonder Shimizu-san called me all worried.*
***SIGN*** Wireless
Earbuds
***SIGN*** Coffee
**[05:38] Kazuya**
At this rate, even if we
count on a busier final week...
***SIGN*** Calculator
***SIGN*** Goal: 1.8 million!!
**[05:43] Kazuya**
Not even close!
**[05:45] Kazuya**
I gotta talk to Mizuhara...
**[05:47] Kazuya**
No! I'd look like a total loser!
***SIGN*** After I promised
the world to her
**[05:51] Kazuya**
*What should I do?*
**[05:53] Kazuya**
* If this keeps up, I'm not gonna be able*
* to do anything for Mizuhara again.*
**[06:00] Kazuya**
Yes?
***SIGN*** Mei 4 Lyfe
**[06:00] Mini**
Morning, Master!
**[06:02] Kazuya**
Yaemori-san?
**[06:04] Kazuya**
What brings you here?
**[06:05] Mini**
You know exactly what!
**[06:07] Mini**
Have you made any progress with Mizuhara-san?
***SIGN*** Huh?! Progress?!
**[06:10] Mini**
Anything happen?
**[06:11] Mini**
You're not giving me any updates!
**[06:13] Mini**
I'm so curious, I can't sleep at night!
**[06:13] Kazuya**
Hey, wait! Quit pushing!
**[06:16] Mini**
My mind's constantly spinning
like a "Now Loading" icon!
**[06:17] Kazuya**
Wh-Whoa, don't come in! Calm down!
**[06:20] Mini**
Don't worry! "Stay calm" is my motto in life!
**[06:22] Mini**
You spent time together in your apartment!
There's gotta be something!
**[06:26] Mini**
Gotta strike while the iron is hot!
**[06:28] Kazuya**
* She's convinced Mizuhara and I*
* have feelings for each other.*
**[06:32] Mini**
Huh? Is that Mizuhara-san?!
**[06:34] Kazuya**
*Huh... Oh, crap!*
**[06:34] Mini**
Crowdfunding? A movie?!
**[06:36] Mini**
What's this about, Master?!
**[06:38] Kazuya**
*Oh, well. She knows everything, anyway.*
**[06:41] Mini**
Oh, the tears!
***SIGN*** A cruel
twist of fate
**[06:44] Mini**
Mizuhara-san really is a great person!
***SIGN*** You keep making
me cry, Master!!
**[06:47] Mini**
Lemme take a selfie 'cause I cried.
***SIGN*** Monetizing
the tears
***SIGN*** What is
her deal?
**[06:50] Kazuya**
So, yeah, we just had a meeting.
We aren't really—
**[06:54] Mini**
What are you saying?!
**[06:55] Mini**
The fact that she's
entrusting her dream to you,
***SIGN*** Either way,
you're in!
**[06:58] Mini**
a client, is proof that you have her trust!
***SIGN*** She just
won't quit
**[07:01] Kazuya**
But the actual crowdfunding
project isn't doing too hot.
**[07:04] Mini**
Maybe I can help with that.
**[07:07] Mini**
I have experience running
a crowdfunding project.
**[07:10] Kazuya**
Excuse me?!
**[07:12] Mini**
In my last summer of high school, me and
my cosplay pals crowdfunded an IRL event.
**[07:17] Kazuya**
*She's done this?*
**[07:19] Kazuya**
C-Could you take a look at this?
**[07:20] Mini**
Heh, you're like a baby, Master.
**[07:24] Mini**
This calls for a selfie.
***SIGN*** The moment
we teamed up
**[07:27] Mini**
Ah...
**[07:28] Mini**
Letting up after the first week's support
looks good? That's a rookie mistake.
***SIGN*** Takes
me back
**[07:33] Kazuya**
So, what do I do?
**[07:34] Mini**
Hmm... Well...
**[07:36] Mini**
I have no idea.
**[07:38] Mini**
Crowdfunding is all about
attracting attention.
**[07:41] Mini**
It's an all-out war between projects.
**[07:43] Mini**
This isn't something you can fix
with a couple of cheap tricks.
**[07:46] Mini**
You need intricate planning
and a proper strategy.
**[07:49] Kazuya**
I-I see...
**[07:50] Kazuya**
*So logical, coming from her.*
**[07:52] Mini**
Send me your URL and screenshots
of your analytics page.
**[07:56] Mini**
I'll analyze them back at my place.
**[07:58] Kazuya**
G-Gotcha.
**[08:02] Kazuya**
Yaemori-san?!
**[08:04] Mini**
You wanna make this movie project
a success, no matter what, right?
**[08:07] Kazuya**
O-Of course I do.
**[08:09] Mini**
Then there's something I need from you!
**[08:15] Mini**
We're having a strategy meeting.
**[08:20] Ruka**
Kazuya-kun?
***SIGN*** Rumble
**[08:22] Ruka**
Explain this! What's going on here?!
**[08:24] Ruka**
Did something happen behind my back again?!
**[08:26] Kazuya**
No...
**[08:26] Ruka**
I came here because you said
you wanted to discuss the movie...
***SIGN*** 'Gram Glam
**[08:29] Ruka**
but who is *she*?!
***SIGN*** Yet another
new girl
**[08:31] Kazuya**
She's just my neighbor.
**[08:33] Kazuya**
This meeting's only about the movie.
**[08:35] Ruka**
Why is "just your neighbor"
in your apartment?!
**[08:38] Ruka**
And why does she know about the movie?
That makes no sense!
**[08:42] Mini**
Relax, Miss Girlfriend.
**[08:45] Mini**
There's nothing between Master and me.
**[08:47] Ruka**
Master?!
**[08:49] Ruka**
What's this "Master" stuff now?!
**[08:50] Kazuya**
She just calls me that for some reason.
**[08:52] Mini**
Yup, absolutely nothing.
**[08:55] Mini**
I just worship his way of life.
***SIGN*** Beaming
**[08:57] Ruka**
You're admitting you really like him!
**[08:59] Ruka**
What is going on?!
**[09:01] Ruka**
*I'm* the girlfriend!
**[09:01] Chizuru**
What is she doing here?
***SIGN*** nag nag
complain complain
**[09:02] Ruka**
Get any closer to him, and you'll pay!
**[09:03] Kazuya**
She saw the whole thing
with Ruka-chan the other night.
**[09:05] Mini**
I know, I know. No objections from me.
***SIGN*** We attend
the same college...
**[09:05] Chizuru**
What? That's bad news!
**[09:07] Kazuya**
Nah, she's cool.
**[09:07] Ruka**
Okay, then move out.
**[09:08] Mini**
Yeah, I'm afraid I can't do that.
**[09:09] Kazuya**
The thing is, the crowdfunding
project has hit a slump.
**[09:09] Ruka**
Why?!
**[09:13] Mini**
I know that you want to
get the facts straight,
**[09:16] Mini**
but now's no time for us to be arguing!
**[09:18] Mini**
Everyone here has the same goal—
to make this movie a success.
**[09:22] Mini**
Am I wrong?
**[09:23] Kazuya**
* Again, how calm and composed...*
* coming from her.*
**[09:25] Mini**
First off, the project page Master designed.
**[09:28] Mini**
It's really well made.
**[09:31] Mini**
It's clear that you and your agent
worked hard revising it.
**[09:34] Kazuya**
Th-Thanks.
**[09:35] Mini**
But there's a serious lack of progress
reports and updates after launch.
**[09:40] Mini**
To be honest, Master, this is on you.
***SIGN*** Page Views
**[09:43] Mini**
You got carried away after the first wave.
**[09:45] Mini**
It shows in the analytics—
your daily viewcounts,
**[09:49] Mini**
and the backer cancellation graphs.
**[09:52] Kazuya**
*This girl's amazing.*
**[09:53] Mini**
The other issue is your rewards.
**[09:55] Chizuru**
The rewards?
***SIGN*** 500 yen
***SIGN*** Select this reward tier
***SIGN*** Have your name listed on the movie's planned website.
***SIGN*** Backers: 85 Delivery: Upon completion
***SIGN*** 2,000 yen
***SIGN*** Select this reward tier
***SIGN*** Receive a thank-you message from the lead actress.
***SIGN*** Backers: 115 Delivery: Upon completion
**[09:56] Mini**
Currently, you offer things
like tickets to screenings,
***SIGN*** 2,000 yen
***SIGN*** Select this reward tier
***SIGN*** Receive a thank-you message from the lead actress.
***SIGN*** Backers: 115 Delivery: Upon completion
***SIGN*** 5,000 yen
***SIGN*** Select this reward tier
***SIGN*** Receive a thank-you message and have your name
listed in the film's ending credits.
***SIGN*** Backers: 52 Delivery: Upon completion
***SIGN*** 5,000 yen
***SIGN*** Select this reward tier
***SIGN*** Receive a thank-you message and have your name
listed in the film's ending credits.
***SIGN*** Backers: 52 Delivery: Upon completion
***SIGN*** 10,000 yen
***SIGN*** Select this reward tier
***SIGN*** Receive a thank-you message, have your name listed in the film's
ending credits, and be invited to an exclusive screening of the movie.
Note: The screening schedule will be announced at a later date.
***SIGN*** Backers: 18 Delivery: Upon completion
**[10:00] Mini**
names in the credits, and thank-you
messages. All very nice and classy.
**[10:05] Mini**
But...
**[10:06] Mini**
Being classy counts for nothing
if you don't get your funding.
**[10:09] Mini**
This campaign is all or nothing.
**[10:13] Mini**
If you're so much as a single
yen below your goal,
**[10:16] Mini**
you won't get a single yen from it.
**[10:18] Mini**
We can't be concerned with appearances here.
**[10:21] Mini**
We need to add more tiers and
offer other rewards to backers.
**[10:24] Chizuru**
Such as?
**[10:25] Mini**
Personal possessions of Mizuhara-san's.
**[10:27] Kazuya**
P-Personal?!
**[10:29] Mini**
Like clothing and shoes
she wears in the movie,
**[10:32] Mini**
signed copies of the script, and other
everyday stuff she could do without.
***SIGN*** Flea market style
**[10:35] Kazuya**
Whoa...
**[10:35] Mini**
A lot of film-related projects do this stuff.
**[10:37] Kazuya**
Whoa, whoa!
**[10:37] Mini**
And, I mean, Mizuhara-san's
a beautiful woman.
**[10:39] Mini**
A lot of the backers will be fans of
Ichinose Chizuru the actress.
***SIGN*** She's our poster girl
**[10:43] Mini**
I think we can expect some of them
to double- or triple-dip.
**[10:45] Kazuya**
*H-Her personal stuff...*
***SIGN*** Give ME those
**[10:47] Chizuru**
I guess I don't need this anymore.
***SIGN*** It's not gonna be
freshly worn, come on
**[10:49] Kazuya**
B-But that's going too—
**[10:51] Chizuru**
All right.
**[10:52] Chizuru**
I'll see what I can offer.
**[10:55] Mini**
Wow. Respect.
**[10:57] Mini**
Lastly, grassroots promotion
is super important, too.
***SIGN*** Personalized for you
***SIGN*** Staff Recommendations
**[11:01] Mini**
Getting on the site's recommended
page will have a huge effect.
**[11:06] Mini**
Mizuhara-san, I bet you know a lot of actors,
**[11:09] Mini**
so ask them to spread
the word on social media.
**[11:12] Mini**
We should also start passing out fliers
around train stations as soon as tomorrow.
**[11:16] Chizuru**
Fliers...
**[11:18] Mini**
That's all for our strategy!
**[11:20] Mini**
I'll write a progress update post
and put it up on the project page.
**[11:24] Mini**
Master, you convince the agent rep to have
our project listed in the recommendations.
**[11:28] Mini**
Mizuhara-san, you look for belongings you can
give away, and get help from your friends.
**[11:32] Mini**
Girlfriend, I'd like you to design
the fliers we'll pass out.
**[11:36] Mini**
We all need to spread the word to our friends
**[11:39] Mini**
and pass out fliers when we're free.
**[11:41] Mini**
We don't have a single moment to
waste if we want to hit our goal.
**[11:44] Mini**
This is the time for us to come together
so we can get this movie made!
**[11:48] Kazuya**
*Talk about convincing...*
**[11:55] Ruka**
I don't like being ordered
around by "just a neighbor,"
**[11:58] Ruka**
but I've already decided that
I'll do anything for Kazuya-kun.
**[12:03] Mini**
And Mizuhara-san?
**[12:05] Chizuru**
Of course I'm in. I appreciate this.
**[12:08] Mini**
Everyone...
**[12:09] Mini**
I trust we're all in agreement.
**[12:12] Mini**
From here on out, this plan will be
referred to as "Operation 203"!
***SIGN*** People only go all-out for you if they trust you.
**[12:24] (Flashback) Kazuya**
They've been an amazing friend to me.
**[12:27] Sign**
Dad
See you there at 7 PM tomorrow.
***SIGN*** Dad
***SIGN*** See you there at
7 PM tomorrow.
***SIGN*** OK.
**[12:36] (Flashback) Kazuya**
...there's nothing I can do to help.
***SIGN*** Film Project Underway!!
**[12:46] Kazuya**
Please support our project!
***SIGN*** Film Project Underway!!
**[12:49] Kazuya**
Please take one...
**[12:51] Kazuya**
Please take...
**[12:56] Kazuya**
*Tokyo is an emotional desert.*
**[12:58] Kazuya**
*Nobody's taking any of these.*
***SIGN*** The blood is
a representation
of his mental state
**[13:00] Kazuya**
*It's like I'm completely invisible.*
**[13:04] Kazuya**
*And it was going so great yesterday...*
**[13:07] (Flashback) Ruka**
Please take one.
**[13:10] Kazuya**
* I mean, of course you'd take*
* a flier from a cute girl.*
***SIGN*** Overwhelming
gender gap...!!
***SIGN*** That's how
the world works
**[13:15] Kazuya**
*I was practically ignored yesterday, too.*
**[13:18] Kazuya**
*And Ruka-chan isn't here today.*
**[13:21] Kazuya**
* I can't even hand out fifty*
* by myself... So pathetic!*
**[13:25] Kazuya**
*Wait, no! Don't let it get you down!*
**[13:28] Kazuya**
Please take one!
**[13:29] Kazuya**
Please ta—
**[13:33] Kazuya**
Wha?!
**[13:36] Kazuya**
*Sumi-chan? Why?*
**[13:38] Kazuya**
* I guess I am in Shinjuku...*
* and I'm sticking out like a sore thumb.*
**[13:42] Kazuya**
Wh-What a coincidence!
What are you doing here?
***SIGN*** Text
communication
again?
***SIGN*** Dinner with my dad
**[13:49] Kazuma**
Oh, your dad? You two are close, huh?
***SIGN*** Blink
**[13:55] Kazuma**
*She totally suspects something's up!*
**[13:58] Kazuma**
Oh, you know, we're doing this thing.
***SIGN*** Film Project Underway!!
**[14:03] Kazuya**
And now the campaign has stalled.
***SIGN*** Sounds rough.
Are you doing okay?
**[14:12] Kazuya**
*She's worried about me?*
**[14:15] Kazuya**
Thanks. I'm fine.
**[14:17] Kazuya**
It's kinda strange, actually.
**[14:20] Kazuya**
Whenever I've had enough
and fall down on my ass,
**[14:22] Kazuya**
I can feel her pulling me back up to my feet.
**[14:26] Kazuya**
Like, if it's for Mizuhara,
**[14:28] Kazuya**
I feel like I can try as many times as it takes.
**[14:34] Kazuya**
Wait, that was totally cringe!
**[14:36] Kazuya**
What am I, some kind of fanboy?
**[14:39] Kazuya**
Anyway, say hi to your dad for me!
See you around!
**[14:42] Kazuya**
Please take one!
**[14:44] Kazuya**
Please!
***SIGN*** Sorry, Dad!!! Start without me!
**[15:05] Kazuya**
Man, these didn't come cheap.
***SIGN*** rustle rustle
**[15:09] Kazuya**
Huh? Sumi-chan?!
**[15:11] Kazuya**
Why are you here? What about
your dinner plans with your dad?
**[15:15] Sumi**
I want to help, too.
**[15:20] Kazuya**
S-Sumi-chan...
**[15:24] Sumi**
Please support... our project!
**[15:29] Sumi**
Please... take one...
**[15:34] Kazuya**
Please support our project!
**[15:36] Kazuya**
Please take a flier!
**[15:39] Kazuya**
Please take one!
**[15:40] Sumi**
...one!
**[15:42] Sumi**
...one!
**[15:45] Sign**
Ichinose
**[15:46] Chizuru**
I don't think you'll find anything special.
**[15:49] Mini**
What're you talking about?
I'm getting pumped up.
**[15:52] Mini**
Time to hunt for treasure!
**[15:55] Mini**
You have such a smart, clean setup!
***SIGN*** Nothing like
Master's room
**[15:57] Mini**
It totally feels like the main
heroine's apartment.
***SIGN*** I think they did some
renovations
before I moved in
**[16:00] Chizuru**
What do you mean, main heroine?
***SIGN*** It even smells nice
**[16:02] Mini**
Oh, just video game stuff.
**[16:04] Chizuru**
I did some poking around myself,
**[16:07] Chizuru**
and I found some old accessories and T-shirts.
**[16:09] Chizuru**
And books I'm done reading.
**[16:11] Mini**
Ooh, that's awesome!
**[16:14] Chizuru**
This is the kind of thing
you're looking for, right?
**[16:16] Mini**
Yeah, but this isn't anywhere near enough.
**[16:18] Chizuru**
How so?
**[16:19] Mini**
Personal possessions are unique items,
***SIGN*** Heroine's Outfit
***SIGN*** Heroine's Shoes
***SIGN*** Heroine's Script
***SIGN*** Heroine's Ballpen
**[16:22] Mini**
so we'll be creating a tier for each one.
***SIGN*** You can have any
number of tiers
**[16:25] Mini**
We're still nearly a million away
from our 1.8 million yen goal,
**[16:29] Mini**
so the more items the merrier.
***SIGN*** Even if we make each one
just a few thousand yen
**[16:31] Chizuru**
But the rewards need to have
some value, at least...
**[16:36] Mini**
Huh?
**[16:37] Mini**
There's nothing in this apartment
that isn't valuable.
**[16:41] Mini**
Take, for example, this hair tie.
**[16:42] Chizuru**
Huh? Where did you get that?!
**[16:44] Mini**
Found it when I used your restroom earlier.
**[16:47] Chizuru**
Don't randomly dig through my things!
**[16:48] Mini**
Relax. There wasn't anything dirty in there.
**[16:51] Chizuru**
That's not the point!
**[16:52] Mini**
Would've been nice if there was, though.
**[16:54] Chizuru**
Why would that be nice?!
**[16:56] Chizuru**
It's just something I bought
at the 100-yen shop, anyway.
**[16:59] Mini**
But now that it's touched
your skin, it's priceless.
**[17:03] Chizuru**
M-My skin? Come on.
**[17:04] Mini**
It's in stores for 100 yen,
**[17:06] Mini**
but just the fact that it was in
your home makes it a fine reward.
***SIGN*** The dream
**[17:09] Mini**
Isn't the modern world great?
**[17:11] Mini**
Anyway, add one more to the list.
***SIGN*** Gonna eat it,
rawr
**[17:17] Mini**
And now...
**[17:18] Mini**
It's time for the main event!
***SIGN*** Packed with clothes!!
**[17:23] Mini**
Of course a rental GF
would have a crazy wardrobe!
***SIGN*** So fashionable
**[17:26] Chizuru**
I basically chose this place for its closet.
**[17:29] Chizuru**
I can't wear the same thing
multiple times with the same client,
**[17:32] Chizuru**
and when I bought outfits for
every season... This happened.
**[17:35] Mimi**
A true pro! Mucho respect!
**[17:37] Mimi**
Anyway, this is a real treasure trove!
***SIGN*** A castle
in the sky
**[17:39] Chizuru**
I did look through it all once.
**[17:44] Mini**
Th-This is...
**[17:45] Chizuru**
Find something?
**[17:47] Mini**
A Chinese dress!
***SIGN*** And it shows off
the legs and cleavage
**[17:50] Chizuru**
That's not... I got that from an actor friend!
***SIGN*** Every girl has at least
one crazy outfit
***SIGN*** It was a joke
birthday gift
**[17:51] Mini**
That's fine. Even you get into
the mood some nights, huh?
**[17:55] Chizuru**
I told you, it's not like that!
**[17:57] Mini**
Honestly, I wanna say "xie xie" to you for this.
***SIGN*** Xie Xie.
**[17:59] Chizuru**
Are you mocking me?!
**[18:00] Chizuru**
We're not giving that away!
***SIGN*** Boing
**[18:02] Mini**
It'd be a shame not to! We could make
a real premium reward outta this!
***SIGN*** Squish
***SIGN*** Squish
***SIGN*** Xie Xie!!
***SIGN*** Xie Xie!!
***SIGN*** Squish
***SIGN*** Squish
***SIGN*** Xie Xie!!
***SIGN*** Xie Xie!!
***SIGN*** Boing
***SIGN*** Xie Xie!!
***SIGN*** Xie Xie!!
***SIGN*** Boing
**[18:06] Chizuru**
Yeah, but...
**[18:07] Mini**
If you're still gonna wear it,
though, that changes things.
**[18:10] Chizuru**
Ugh, do whatever you want.
***SIGN*** Exhausted
**[18:13] Mini**
A wise decision!
***SIGN*** Drawers just the right size
***SIGN*** Girly pink polka dots
***SIGN*** Stuck way
in the back
(hidden)
***SIGN*** Stare...
**[18:33] Chizuru**
That's off-limits!
**[18:34] Mini**
Sorry, I just reached out on instinct!
**[18:36] Chizuru**
What kind of excuse is that?!
**[18:39] Mini**
Ow, ow! Say no to violence!
**[18:42] Chizuru**
I will if you'll stop opening that!
**[18:44] Chizuru**
There's no way we're
making rewards out of those!
**[18:47] Mini**
Might work if we slice 'em up with scissors.
***SIGN*** I just saw something red!!
**[18:50] Chizuru**
That wouldn't even resemble anything!
***SIGN*** Quiet!!
**[18:55] Mini**
Aw, I wanna see your panties.
**[18:58] Chizuru**
Your desires are exploding.
**[19:00] Mini**
We've got about fifty things here.
**[19:02] Chizuru**
That was exhausting.
**[19:04] Mini**
Hey, we all need to sacrifice.
**[19:06] Chizuru**
Anyway, what next?
**[19:08] Mini**
Clean up and I'll take some pics.
***SIGN*** Gonna upload 'em
**[19:15] Chizuru**
Maybe I only need one of these mugs.
***SIGN*** I bought a
set of two
**[19:19] Mini**
Mizuhara-san, do you have
a boyfriend or anything?
**[19:23] Chizuru**
Where did that come from?
**[19:24] Mini**
Just wondering.
**[19:26] Chizuru**
Does it look like I do?
**[19:28] Chizuru**
I'm busy right now.
**[19:30] Chizuru**
I get enough dates from my work.
**[19:32] Mini**
What a thing to say.
**[19:34] Mini**
I got confirmation, Master!
**[19:36] Mini**
What do you think Master's doing right now?
**[19:39] Chizuru**
Out talking with the crowdfunding site, right?
***SIGN*** To put us
in the recommendations
**[19:42] Chizuru**
Weren't you the one who told him to go?
**[19:43] Mini**
Oh, right, I was.
**[19:50] Mini**
How about him for a boyfriend?
**[19:54] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[19:55] Mini**
I mean, look at everything he's doing for you.
**[19:59] Mini**
You met as rental GF and client, and share
the same apartment building and college?
**[20:03] Mini**
Any girly girl would feel the
hand of fate at play here.
**[20:06] Mini**
He's pretty average-looking, though.
***SIGN*** Kinda mean?
**[20:10] Chizuru**
Well...
**[20:12] Chizuru**
I think he's a nice person.
**[20:15] Chizuru**
At first, he was so unreliable,
but I think he's kind
**[20:19] Chizuru**
and an honest, straightforward guy.
**[20:22] Chizuru**
I'm grateful for his help with the movie, too.
**[20:25] Chizuru**
But he's doing it for me the actress.
**[20:28] Chizuru**
It's not a romantic thing.
**[20:31] Chizuru**
Love is something else entirely, you know?
**[20:36] Chizuru**
That should be enough cleaning.
**[20:38] Chizuru**
If we're taking pictures,
we should do it somewhere bright.
**[20:40] Mini**
...you.
**[20:42] Mini**
He likes you.
**[20:43] Mini**
Master likes you, Mizuhara-san.
**[20:47] Chizuru**
What?
**[20:48] Chizuru**
Well, I mean, I guess he may like me as a person.
**[20:52] Mini**
That's not it!
**[20:53] Mini**
He's in love with you!
**[20:58] Chizuru**
No chance of that.
**[21:01] Chizuru**
I once asked him if he'd
fallen in love with me,
**[21:04] Chizuru**
because that would change things entirely.
**[21:07] Chizuru**
And he said clearly that he hadn't.
**[21:10] Mini**
Things have changed since then!
**[21:13] Mini**
Besides, did you really expect him
to tell the truth to your face?!
**[21:17] Chizuru**
E-Even then...
**[21:18] Chizuru**
Our relationship is just a pact.
And this is an extension of that pact.
**[21:22] Chizuru**
In the first place...
**[21:23] Chizuru**
he's not stupid enough to get
serious about a rental girlfriend.
**[21:30] Mini**
Do you really believe that, Mizuhara-san?
**[21:34] Mini**
Do you really think people can
draw lines in the sand like that?
**[21:37] Mini**
Pay money to go on dates,
say goodbye, and that's that?
**[21:40] Mini**
Do you really think everyone
accepts that as it is?!
**[21:44] Mini**
Do you believe none of them
would like to be your real boyfriend?!
**[21:48] Mini**
It's not that simple!
**[21:51] Mini**
Getting to date a beautiful girl
like you, even for a few hours,
**[21:56] Mini**
would make anyone wish
you were their real girlfriend!
**[22:00] Mini**
That's just human!
**[22:02] Mini**
It's not the least bit stupid!
**[22:04] Mini**
Among your clients may be someone
who could make you happy for life!
**[22:11] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Have you...
**[22:11] (Flashback) Chizuru**
ever considered that he could be
the one to make you happy for life?
# E28 - D-Day and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GK9U3MVNJ/d-day-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:01] Mini**
He's in love with you!
**[00:04] Chizuru**
...he's not stupid enough to get
serious about a rental girlfriend.
**[00:09] Mini**
Among your clients may be someone
who could make you happy for life!
**[00:17] Chizuru**
This is why the terms of service exist.
***SIGN*** And the clients have
to sign off on them
**[00:21] Chizuru**
Having this conversation
without him is ridiculous.
**[00:23] Chizuru**
I've heard how he feels straight
from him. This is pointless.
**[00:27] Chizuru**
Anyway, let's get back to work.
**[00:29] Chizuru**
Time is money, as they say.
***SIGN*** You wanted to take
photos, didn't you?
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "D-Day and Girlfriend"
**[02:05] Mini**
I'll create tiers for each item
and put up the pictures.
**[02:09] Chizuru**
Thanks. I appreciate it.
**[02:12] Mini**
I'm sure Master would say I'm wrong.
**[02:16] Mini**
That he only wants to see you
succeed as an actress...
**[02:20] Mini**
And that this is for your grandmother.
**[02:22] Mini**
But that isn't enough motivation
for anyone to do all he's doing.
**[02:27] Mini**
I'm sure true love can start from
something fake, on borrowed time.
**[02:33] Mini**
Thanks for that sweet look!
It made a great shot!
**[02:37] Mini**
That's a violation of image rights!
***SIGN*** She's an
actress
and all
**[02:40] Chizuru**
Hey, wait...
***SIGN*** slam
**[02:42] Chizuru**
Sheesh.
**[02:43] Kazuya**
Hey, uh...
**[02:48] Kazuya**
Mizuhara!
**[02:51] Kazuya**
I asked Shimizu-san to put us
on the recommendations page.
**[02:54] Kazuya**
He wasn't too keen on the idea.
***SIGN*** So I went to
hand out flyers
in desperation...
**[02:56] Chizuru**
Oh.
**[02:57] Kazuya**
Huh?
***SIGN*** Blank
**[03:00] Kazuya**
Huh?!
**[03:11] (Flashback) Mini**
I'm sure true love can start from
something fake, on borrowed time.
**[03:19] Chizuru**
Of all the...
**[03:21] Umi**
Crowdfunding for a self-made movie?
**[03:24] Umi**
Gotcha. I'll spread the word.
**[03:27] Chizuru**
You'd do that? Thank you.
**[03:30] Umi**
But that's great.
**[03:31] Umi**
Having someone beg you to star in their
movie is so motivating for an actor.
***SIGN*** I've never had anyone come to me with an offer like that
***SIGN*** That's our
Chizuru-chan
**[03:37] Chizuru**
Well, it's the guy from Opera City...
**[03:40] Chizuru**
The one who goes to my college.
**[03:43] Umi**
Oh, him?
**[03:45] Chizuru**
He found out about my acting career that night.
**[03:48] Umi**
Huh...
**[03:49] Umi**
Anyway, I get the idea.
**[03:51] Umi**
Would you like me to post about it on the
final day? Might be most effective then.
**[03:55] Chizuru**
I'll leave it up to you.
**[03:57] Umi**
With that said...
**[03:58] Umi**
There's something I'd like from you in return.
**[04:01] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[04:02] Kazuya**
Man...
***SIGN*** Dumps
**[04:04] Kazuya**
What did I do wrong?
**[04:08] Kazuya**
Something was clearly off.
***SIGN*** That interaction...
***SIGN*** There are two types of people in this world.
Those who cry with their backs against the wall,
and those who laugh.
**[04:13] Kazuya**
But classes wait for no man.
**[04:17] Kazuya**
Time to go to school.
***SIGN*** College students are
slaves to their credits
**[04:19] Mini**
Master!
**[04:21] Mini**
Top of the morning to you!
**[04:23] Kazuya**
Oh, Yaemori-san.
***SIGN*** Full of energy
again, I see...
**[04:25] Mini**
What's wrong? You seem down.
**[04:28] Kazuya**
Not really.
**[04:29] Mini**
I don't buy it.
**[04:30] Mini**
You were so pumped up just yesterday!
***SIGN*** Silent
**[04:38] Mini**
Master?!
**[04:39] Kazuya**
I think Mizuhara's fed up with me!
**[04:42] Kazuya**
When our eyes met last night,
**[04:44] Kazuya**
she ran into her room like
she was running away from me!
***SIGN*** Sweat
***SIGN*** Failed
whistling
**[04:47] Kazuya**
Did I do something to upset her?
***SIGN*** fshoo
***SIGN*** fshoo
***SIGN*** fshoo
**[04:52] Kazuya**
Eh?
**[04:53] Mini**
Is that so?
**[04:54] Mini**
Well, I sure hope you make up.
***SIGN*** I shall
take
my leave
**[04:56] Kazuya**
Hold it!
***SIGN*** Flinch
**[04:58] Kazuya**
What do you know?
**[05:05] Mini**
I may have gone and told Mizuhara-san
that you're in love with her.
***SIGN*** Twirl
***SIGN*** Crumble
**[05:14] Kazuya**
Sorry, my head's spinning...
***SIGN*** Flustered
**[05:17] Kazuya**
You did what? Why would you tell her that?!
***SIGN*** Bow
**[05:20] Mini**
I apologize! I had no idea this would happen!
**[05:23] Mini**
I got emotional and didn't think it through!
**[05:26] Mini**
I was just hoping you two would get together!
***SIGN*** How optimistic...
**[05:30] Kazuya**
I never even said I was
in love with her, did I?!
**[05:34] Mini**
I mean, you're a virgin, so...
**[05:36] Kazuya**
What does that even mean?!
***SIGN*** Quit bringing up
my virginity!
**[05:38] Mini**
I have no excuse.
**[05:41] Kazuya**
*This is very, very bad.*
**[05:42] Kazuya**
*I didn't expect her to be so reckless.*
**[05:45] Kazuya**
* Our rental relationship operates under the*
* assumption that I have no feelings for her!*
**[05:51] Kazuya**
*But now...*
**[05:53] Kazuya**
*She's gone and ratted me out to Mizuhara!*
***SIGN*** I take
everything
back!
**[05:56] Chizuru**
I can't believe you!
**[05:57] Chizuru**
You said it was all for my grandma...
***SIGN*** You sicko!
**[05:59] Chizuru**
But you just wanted to get in my pants!
***SIGN*** Collapse
***SIGN*** Crack
**[06:03] Mini**
Master?!
**[06:04] Kazuya**
*It's over... My love story...*
**[06:05] Mini**
Your head just made a frightening sound!
**[06:07] Kazuya**
*has just come to an end.*
**[06:09] Mini**
Master!
**[06:10] Mini**
You're stiffening up!
**[06:12] Kazuya**
And? What'd Mizuhara say?
**[06:15] Mini**
Oh, you're fine. Thank goodness.
***SIGN*** It's the Master
we all know and love
***SIGN*** Phew
**[06:17] Kazuya**
I am anything but fine!
***SIGN*** I'm just checking,
you know!!
***SIGN*** Just
checking!
**[06:19] Mini**
I didn't get it.
**[06:21] Mini**
She shut the conversation down, saying you'd
told her once you hadn't fallen for her.
***SIGN*** She's
unshakable
**[06:26] Mini**
I couldn't even tell if I got through to her.
***SIGN*** G'night...
Don't feel like
going to class anymore
***SIGN*** Master,
this is a
parking lot!
**[06:32] Kazuya**
Like hell it didn't.
**[06:33] Kazuya**
Otherwise she wouldn't be
creeped out. I just know it.
**[06:37] Mini**
Stay strong, Master!
**[06:39] Mini**
I'll never do it again!
I'll burn it into my brain's SSD!
**[06:39] Kazuya**
* I don't know how seriously she took it,*
* but that explains her attitude last night.*
***SIGN*** Click
**[06:45] Kazuya**
*She's probably lost all trust in me now.*
***SIGN*** Just Now
***SIGN*** Ichinose Chizuru
We need to talk tonight.
Could you get Yaemori-san, too?
**[06:55] Kazuya**
Huh?!
**[06:55] Mini**
What?!
**[06:56] Mini**
She's not mad at you! Good for you!
***SIGN*** You have no right
to say anything
***SIGN*** I'm
relieved
**[06:59] Kazuya**
*What could she want to talk about?*
**[07:03] Kazuya**
What?!
**[07:04] Mini**
Two hundred thirty thousand followers?!
**[07:06] Chizuru**
Yeah.
**[07:07] Chizuru**
Umi-kun's apparently famous on social media.
***SIGN*** He says he'll
give us a retweet
***SIGN*** Over 230,000
***SIGN*** Just a good morning
tweet gets 1.5k replies
***SIGN*** Morning
**[07:10] Kazuya**
Wow, it's true.
**[07:11] Kazuya**
*It's that guy from Christmas!*
**[07:14] Kazuya**
* I think he was a classmate from her*
* acting school, and a serious stud.*
**[07:18] Kazuya**
*I would prefer not to turn to him, but...*
**[07:22] Kazuya**
*This is honestly a godsend.*
**[07:24] Kazuya**
*That aside...*
**[07:25] Kazuya**
*She's not mad?*
**[07:25] Chizuru**
This will help, right?
**[07:27] Kazuya**
* Did it not get through to her,*
* like Yaemori-san said?*
**[07:28] Mini**
Big time!
**[07:30] Mini**
We can get through the
crowdfunding stage with this!
**[07:30] Kazuya**
*Did I just imagine her avoiding me last night?*
**[07:35] Kazuya**
Something wrong?
**[07:37] Chizuru**
Oh, no.
**[07:39] Chizuru**
It's no big deal.
**[07:40] Mini**
We should share all our concerns,
no matter how minor.
**[07:44] Chizuru**
Nah, this is a personal thing.
**[07:46] Chizuru**
Anyway, bye.
**[07:47] Kazuya**
T-Tell me, please!
**[07:50] Kazuya**
I know I'm not the most
reliable producer around...
**[07:53] Kazuya**
b-but we're in this together, aren't we?
***SIGN*** Oho...
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
**[08:01] Chizuru**
The last day for the crowdfunding
campaign is July 28th, right?
**[08:06] Mini**
Huh? Yeah... It's in one week.
**[08:11] Chizuru**
Umi-kun invited me to go see a play that day.
**[08:15] Kazuya**
A play?
**[08:16] Chizuru**
The person he was planning
to go with can't make it.
**[08:21] Chizuru**
It's a popular troupe,
so getting tickets is hard.
**[08:23] Chizuru**
And we could learn a thing or
two about acting from them.
**[08:27] Chizuru**
But we decided we'd all
hand out flyers that day.
**[08:30] Chizuru**
So I very much want to
turn him down, of course,
**[08:33] Chizuru**
but it would be awkward after
asking him to retweet our campaign.
**[08:36] Chizuru**
I just said I'd think about it.
**[08:41] Kazuya**
Is this, like, in exchange for the retweet?
**[08:44] Chizuru**
Huh? Don't be stupid.
**[08:47] Chizuru**
Umi-kun has a girlfriend, anyway.
**[08:49] Kazuya**
*He does?*
**[08:51] Kazuya**
*So he's not asking her out on a date?*
***SIGN*** Going on dates
is normal.
So what if I
have a girlfriend?
***SIGN*** ° Merely Kazuya's imagination
**[08:53] Kazuya**
*Really?*
**[08:54] Kazuya**
* Going by his looks,*
* it feels like he'd be a playboy...*
**[08:57] Kazuya**
*A-And plus!*
**[08:59] Kazuya**
*This is Mizuhara we're talking about!*
**[09:01] Kazuya**
*She's the WMD! The Weapon of Male Destruction!*
**[09:03] Kazuya**
* The S-tier goddess descended*
* upon our mortal coil!*
**[09:06] Kazuya**
* No man could ask her out without*
* hoping it'd lead to something more!*
***SIGN*** A man and a woman can't be just friends
when the woman in question is hot!!
**[09:10] Kazuya**
* If that stud has decided to make*
* a serious move on her...*
***SIGN*** Stud
***SIGN*** Mizuhara (cute)
**[09:14] Umi**
For you, Chizuru-chan.
I think it would look good on you.
***SIGN*** I have a girlfriend,
but who cares?
***SIGN*** Beam
**[09:18] Umi**
How would you like to be
the heroine of my life?
**[09:21] Chizuru**
Umi-kun!
***SIGN*** How lovely...
**[09:22] Kazuya**
Gah!
***SIGN*** Hell on Earth
**[09:24] Kazuya**
H-He's asking for the impossible.
***SIGN*** Total loser
**[09:26] Kazuya**
We marked that day for
handing out flyers ages ago.
**[09:28] Chizuru**
Yeah, you're right.
**[09:30] Kazuya**
Also, like, you're too busy for—
**[09:33] Mini**
You should go see that play.
**[09:36] Chizuru**
Huh? You really think so?
**[09:38] Mini**
Turning him down when we're having him
retweet our campaign would make it awkward.
**[09:41] Mini**
The three of us can handle flyer duty.
**[09:44] Mini**
And if it makes you a better
actress, nothing like it!
***SIGN*** Ah.
***SIGN*** Grab
***SIGN*** A headlock!?
**[09:49] Kazuya**
Sorry, give us a sec.
***SIGN*** Slam
**[09:52] Kazuya**
Do you even realize what you're saying?!
***SIGN*** Whose side
are you on?
***SIGN*** He could just
say he forget
**[09:54] Mini**
The dude's a dude!
**[09:56] Mini**
If she turns him down, he might
not go through with the retweet!
**[10:00] Mini**
He has 230,000 followers, you know!
***SIGN*** We gotta
capitalize on that
**[10:03] Mini**
He's an actor, so his followers
are likely to be film buffs.
**[10:06] Mini**
It'll be super effective!
**[10:09] Kazuya**
But he's a real stud! I mean it!
***SIGN*** He's in a completely
different league!!
***SIGN*** I know, I saw his pic
**[10:12] Mini**
We just gotta trust Mizuhara-san!
**[10:14] Kazuya**
But...
**[10:15] Mini**
So you're okay with the campaign failing?!
***SIGN*** Trust Thy Fave
**[10:18] Mini**
It's getting back on track,
but this is where things get real!
**[10:22] Mini**
Umi-san's retweet could get us over the line!
**[10:25] Mini**
The retweet is the fee for the date!
**[10:28] Mini**
It's no different from
her rental girlfriend job!
***SIGN*** Good
point
**[10:31] Mini**
Just look at it from a different angle!
**[10:34] Mini**
I don't like the idea of her going on a date
with someone other than you, either.
**[10:39] Mini**
But sometimes, you have to steel your
heart and make the hard decisions!
**[10:44] Mini**
This is for her grandmother!
**[10:46] Mini**
Lose this battle to win the war!
***SIGN*** Drain
**[10:52] Mini**
So we talked it out and
agreed that you should go.
**[10:54] Chizuru**
Huh, y-you did?
**[10:56] Mini**
Right, Master?
**[10:59] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara... Mizuhara!*
**[11:02] Kazuya**
Yeah, I mean, if it makes you a better actor...
**[11:06] Chizuru**
Why the tears?
**[11:07] Mini**
He got some toothpaste in his eye.
***SIGN*** Why even brush
right now?
***SIGN*** Just basic
etiquette!
**[11:11] Chizuru**
Well, if you say so, I'll go.
***SIGN*** I can meet up with you
guys in the evening
**[11:14] Chizuru**
Either way, I'll only be a few hours.
**[11:17] Mini**
Actually, you're free to go
grab a bite with him, too—
**[11:20] Chizuru**
What was that?
***SIGN*** What was
that noise?
***SIGN*** Smart Smart
**[11:22] Mini**
Nothing.
**[11:24] Mini**
Go, go, Mizuhara-san!
**[11:24] Chizuru**
Why do I feel like I'm being sent off to war?
***SIGN*** Go! Go!
Mizuhara-san!
**[11:27] Mini**
You can do it, Mizuhara-san!
***SIGN*** Slam
**[11:35] Kazuya**
Mizu—
***SIGN*** No! I hate it!
**[11:36] Mini**
No! She'll hear you!
***SIGN*** Kick Struggle
**[11:38] Mini**
You did well!
You did well to hold it in, Master!
**[11:38] Kazuya**
Mizuhara!
**[11:41] Mini**
You're so big-hearted! Respect!
**[11:44] Kazuya**
I hate it!
**[11:44] Mini**
You can do it when it counts!
That's my Master!
**[11:46] Mini**
You've got the swag of the #1 option!
**[11:50] Guys**
Check her out.
**[11:52] Guys**
She's so cute.
**[11:53] Guys**
Whoa, she's hot.
**[11:57] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Is this, like, in exchange for the retweet?
**[12:00] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Huh?
**[12:01] Chizuru**
*Sheesh. It's not like that.*
**[12:04] Umi**
Chizuru-chan.
**[12:06] Umi**
Hope you didn't wait long. Let's go.
**[12:07] Chizuru**
Sure.
**[12:09] Guys**
Not sure what I was expecting.
***SIGN*** Shine
***SIGN*** Hahaha
***SIGN*** Pleasant
***SIGN*** We're no
match for him
**[12:11] Guys**
'Tis a cruel world we live in.
**[12:13] Umi**
Thanks. I'm sure you must be busy,
last day and all.
**[12:16] Umi**
Things going okay?
**[12:17] Chizuru**
Yep.
**[12:18] Chizuru**
The others told me to go, too, so don't worry.
**[12:21] Umi**
I've been real excited about today.
**[12:25] Chizuru**
I bet!
**[12:26] Chizuru**
We get to see Troupe Blahblah!
I'm amazed you even got tickets.
**[12:30] Umi**
Nah.
**[12:32] Umi**
I meant I'm excited to be here with you.
***SIGN*** To be human is to hope and desire
**[12:36] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[12:42] Umi**
I mean, everyone knows
how much you love theater.
**[12:46] Umi**
And I love hearing your
excited post-show reviews.
**[12:49] Chizuru**
H-Hey, no poking fun!
**[12:51] Umi**
Sorry, my bad.
**[12:53] Umi**
Still...
**[12:54] Umi**
You always get so into it, all red-faced.
**[12:54] Chizuru**
*That gave me a start.*
**[12:57] Umi**
Anyway, it's amazing that
you're starring in a movie.
**[13:00] Chizuru**
It's an amateur film, though.
**[13:02] Umi**
A film's a film.
**[13:04] Umi**
And you went the crowdfunding route, too.
**[13:07] Umi**
I didn't get those vibes from him
when we met that Christmas.
**[13:10] Umi**
He must be really taken by
Ichinose Chizuru the actress.
**[13:14] Umi**
What's he like?
**[13:16] Chizuru**
What *is* he like?
**[13:18] Chizuru**
He's a strange one, that much is for sure.
**[13:21] Chizuru**
Like, I get that we got
to know each other, but...
**[13:22] Chizuru**
People normally don't make movies with
schoolmates who happen to be aspiring actors.
**[13:30] Chizuru**
He talks a big game, but immediately
messes up and starts panicking.
**[13:34] Chizuru**
He knows nothing about film production,
but is so confident he can make one.
**[13:39] Chizuru**
But...
**[13:41] Chizuru**
He taught me the value of having people
around who can tell you, "It's possible."
**[13:45] Chizuru**
That's the kind of guy he is.
**[13:51] Umi**
You okay?
**[13:53] Chizuru**
Yeah, thanks.
**[13:55] Umi**
You seem super fragile, so be careful.
**[14:01] Ruka**
Okay, yeah.
***SIGN*** That's the
only option
**[14:03] Ruka**
It's for the best that she went.
***SIGN*** Blah Blah
**[14:06] Ruka**
One look at Kazuya-kun shows
that boys and lust go hand-in-hand.
**[14:11] Ruka**
Even the most pleasant hot guys
are sure to have ulterior motives.
**[14:14] Ruka**
We need Chizuru-san to give him
the greatest date of all time
***SIGN*** Hahaha...
You're a monster,
Miss Girlfriend
**[14:18] Ruka**
and secure Umi-kun's retweet for us.
**[14:22] Ruka**
What's your problem? You have me right here!
**[14:25] Ruka**
I don't believe I gave you
the okay to sit around moping!
***SIGN*** Sorry
**[14:34] Ruka**
Please take one!
**[14:36] Ruka**
Please take one.
**[14:36] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan?
**[14:38] Ruka**
No point in overthinking it.
**[14:40] Ruka**
Right now, let's do what we can
for her grandmother.
**[14:44] Ruka**
Hand those flyers out!
**[14:47] Kazuya**
*Yeah, she's right.*
**[14:49] Kazuya**
* It's not a sure thing that Umi-kun*
* has dirty thoughts in mind, anyway.*
***SIGN*** Please take one
***SIGN*** Please back
our project!
**[14:53] Kazuya**
*I got carried away and started this project,*
**[14:55] Kazuya**
* but I have people helping me*
* out and supporting me...*
**[14:58] Kazuya**
*Now I gotta make this happen!*
**[15:00] Kazuya**
*For all of them, and for Granny Sayuri!*
**[15:04] Kazuya**
*I gotta make sure it succeeds!*
**[15:09] Kazuya**
Thanks, Ruka-chan.
**[15:11] Kazuya**
I've always just stressed you out
because I can't get my act together.
**[15:16] Kazuya**
I wouldn't have made it this far without you.
**[15:19] Kazuya**
So thank you.
**[15:21] Ruka**
*God, he's so clueless!*
**[15:24] Ruka**
You're welcome!
**[15:26] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara, I'm gonna do this.*
**[15:30] Kazuya**
*So you get through today unscathed, too!*
**[15:33] Chizuru**
I have no words!
**[15:35] Chizuru**
That was the best!
**[15:37] Umi**
You even got to talk to them.
I'm happy for you.
**[15:39] Chizuru**
You made it all happen!
**[15:41] Chizuru**
Did you see what they did
with that turning point in Act 3?!
**[15:44] Chizuru**
Their acting amped things up just
before the fall back down to earth.
***SIGN*** That was great direction!
**[15:48] Chizuru**
Hoya-san had such a good
expression on until then!
**[15:51] Chizuru**
I knew comedy would be a great fit!
**[15:54] Chizuru**
The back-and-forth with Fuji-san
made me laugh out loud!
**[15:57] Chizuru**
I'd like to try it, too!
**[15:59] Chizuru**
I'm so grateful the gang told me to come!
**[16:03] Umi**
Yeah, I love it.
**[16:06] Umi**
You're normally such a focused and
feet-planted-firmly-on-the-ground hard worker,
**[16:11] Umi**
but after you see a play,
you turn into this girl brimming with joy.
**[16:14] Umi**
I really love...
**[16:17] Umi**
that side of you.
**[16:19] Chizuru**
Oh, come on. Keep saying that and
Nana-chan will come for your head.
**[16:24] Umi**
Yeah... Nanaho's dial is always turned to 11.
**[16:26] Chizuru**
There are plenty of good things about her.
**[16:30] Chizuru**
It's too bad about today.
**[16:32] Chizuru**
You wanted to come with her, didn't you?
**[16:35] Chizuru**
Sucks that she had to get sick.
**[16:37] Chizuru**
Are you going to go visit her now?
**[16:40] Umi**
I lied about her getting sick.
**[16:44] Umi**
I broke up with her.
**[16:50] Chizuru**
R-Really? When?
**[16:54] Umi**
A week or so ago.
**[16:56] Umi**
That's why she couldn't make it today.
**[17:00] Umi**
I lied because I couldn't
bring myself to tell you that.
**[17:04] Chizuru**
Oh... That's too bad.
**[17:07] Umi**
Actually, it might've been a good thing.
**[17:10] Umi**
Looking at you watch the play
with your eyes all sparkling,
**[17:13] Umi**
made me glad I brought you with me instead.
**[17:18] Umi**
And I've been thinking recently...
**[17:20] Umi**
I find girls who are serious about
acting more appealing.
**[17:24] Umi**
And Nanaho... wasn't, really.
***SIGN*** Alarm
***SIGN*** Shinjuku Handing Out Flyers
***SIGN*** Just Now
**[17:34] Chizuru**
Sorry, Umi-kun! I have to go!
**[17:37] Chizuru**
I wish I could hear you out regarding
Nana-chan, but I can't. Sorry.
**[17:41] Chizuru**
See you.
**[17:43] Chizuru**
*What are you thinking, you idiot?*
**[17:46] Chizuru**
* Umi-kun's just putting on a brave face*
* so I won't worry about him.*
**[17:50] Chizuru**
* I was just here to sub for Nana-chan.*
* Nothing more than that.*
**[17:54] Umi**
Do you wanna go grab a bite?
**[18:00] All**
Please take one!
**[18:01] All**
Please back our project!
**[18:03] All**
For you.
**[18:03] All**
We need your support!
***SIGN*** Please
take one
***SIGN*** Please back
our project
**[18:06] Kazuya**
Please... Oh.
**[18:11] Chizuru**
Good grief.
**[18:14] Chizuru**
You suck at this. Give me half.
***SIGN*** She
came!!
**[18:20] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
**[18:20] Chizuru**
Why'd you freeze up?
**[18:22] Kazuya**
S-Sorry.
**[18:22] Kazuya**
*She came back to us!*
**[18:24] Chizuru**
Thanks.
**[18:25] Kazuya**
*But I wonder how it went with Umi-kun.*
**[18:28] Kazuya**
*I hope nothing happened!*
**[18:30] Kazuya**
*I'm too scared to ask!*
***SIGN*** Pandora's
box
**[18:32] Chizuru**
What's up? Is there a problem?
**[18:36] Kazuya**
How about with Umi-kun?
***SIGN*** Where are you
even looking?
**[18:37] Kazuya**
No incidents there?
**[18:39] Chizuru**
What do you mean, "incidents"?
**[18:40] Kazuya**
Uh, nothing specific...
**[18:42] Kazuya**
*Like a kiss!*
***SIGN*** Don't make
me spell
it out
**[18:44] Kazuya**
*I mean like a kiss!*
**[18:45] Chizuru**
Please don't make any weird assumptions.
**[18:47] Chizuru**
I told you, I was just a sub.
***SIGN*** We just went to
watch a play
***SIGN*** Exactly the words
I wanted to hear!!
**[18:51] Kazuya**
*Ah... I'm so glad!*
**[18:54] Chizuru**
Anyway, I'll handle things over there.
**[18:57] Kazuya**
O-Okay.
**[19:00] Kazuya**
Please take one!
**[19:03] Kazuya**
We need your help.
**[19:05] Kazuya**
Please take one!
**[19:08] Umi**
*Do you wanna go grab a bite?*
**[19:11] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Er... What is this about, Umi-kun?
**[19:15] (Flashback) Umi**
It was part of today's plans.
I made reservations.
**[19:18] (Flashback) Umi**
It's a pretty great place,
and it's not easy to book a table.
**[19:21] (Flashback) Umi**
So it'd be a waste to just cancel.
**[19:24] (Flashback) Chizuru**
But I have somewhere to be...
**[19:26] (Flashback) Umi**
It's members-only or something, apparently.
**[19:30] (Flashback) Umi**
I hear the spare rib and
wine there are to die for.
**[19:33] (Flashback) Umi**
Some pretty big names in
the acting world are regulars.
**[19:36] (Flashback) Umi**
I'd love to hear more of your
thoughts about the play there.
**[19:42] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I'm... really sorry.
**[19:45] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Today's really important for us.
**[19:49] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Everything we did was building up for this day.
**[19:53] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Even as we speak, my friends
are out there trying to help me.
**[19:57] (Flashback) Chizuru**
So...
**[19:59] (Flashback) Chizuru**
While I appreciate the offer...
**[20:01] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I really should go.
**[20:03] (Flashback) Umi**
Do you like him?
**[20:05] (Flashback) Umi**
Do you like that guy?
**[20:09] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Huh?
**[20:11] (Flashback) Umi**
Are you in love with him?
**[20:15] (Flashback) Girls**
Oh, yikes.
**[20:16] (Flashback) Girls**
Stop that.
**[20:17] (Flashback) Girls**
Are they breaking up in public?
**[20:19] (Flashback) Girls**
Are you kidding me?
**[20:20] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Wh-What are you talking about? Stop it!
**[20:22] (Flashback) Chizuru**
We just go to the same college.
**[20:25] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Yeah, we're spending more
time together these days,
**[20:28] (Flashback) Chizuru**
but that's all because we're making a movie...
**[20:32] (Flashback) Umi**
Feels like you do.
**[20:33] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Huh?
**[20:34] (Flashback) Umi**
Looking at you, it sure feels
like you do like him.
**[20:38] (Flashback) Umi**
A while ago, you didn't
seem excited about anything.
**[20:41] (Flashback) Umi**
But thinking back now, probably around
when this whole movie thing started...
**[20:45] (Flashback) Umi**
That was when you returned to your usual self.
**[20:49] (Flashback) Umi**
I thought your grandmother
was feeling better or something,
**[20:52] (Flashback) Umi**
but I guess it was because
you decided to chin up.
**[20:57] (Flashback) Umi**
So, do you like this guy
who changed things for you?
**[21:10] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I'll do it!
**[21:11] (Flashback) Kazuya**
No matter what happens!
**[21:13] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I... don't like him.
**[21:17] (Flashback) Chizuru**
But...
**[21:19] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I don't not like him, either.
**[21:22] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Sorry, I need to go now.
**[21:26] Kazuya**
*That's the story of what happened on this day.*
**[21:29] Kazuya**
*I had no clue about any of it.*
**[21:32] Kazuya**
* I was just stealing glances at Mizuhara*
* doing her best to hand out those flyers.*
**[21:39] Kazuya**
*I just hoped and prayed*
***SIGN*** CAMPFIRE's Recommended Projects!
**[21:42] Kazuya**
* as we continued to hand out flyers*
* until the clock struck midnight...*
***SIGN*** Are you going to star in it?
***SIGN*** I wanna check it out, but I'm still at work
***SIGN*** Wait, wait, what's this??!
**[21:48] (Flashback) Umi**
I'm such an idiot.
**[21:51] Kazuya**
*I don't know if the praying worked or what,*
**[21:55] Kazuya**
* but at the moment of the crowdfunding*
* campaign's time limit...*
**[21:58] Kazuya**
Mizuhara!
**[22:01] Miniruka**
Whoa!
**[22:01] Kazuya**
*The movie starring Ichinose Chizuru*
**[22:03] Miniruka**
Yay!
**[22:03] Kazuya**
Look!
**[22:05] Miniruka**
We did it!
**[22:06] Kazuya**
*finished with a crowdfunded amount of*
***SIGN*** Making a Movie Starring Actress Ichinose Chizuru
***SIGN*** Currently backed
***SIGN*** Project goal
***SIGN*** Backers
***SIGN*** Time left
***SIGN*** Finished
***SIGN*** Congratulations
**[22:09] Kazuya**
*30,000 yen over its goal.*
# E29 - Filming and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GMKUXQ93K/filming-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** DEBIT | °6,580 | Nicebank Mobile
DEBIT | °3,280 | MHK
DEBIT | °1,980 | Tokyu Gas
DEBIT | °2,320 | Water Payment
DEBIT | °2,990 | Electricity Payment
DEBIT | °12,553 | Rafuten Card Service
CREDIT | CAMPFIRE | °1,535,500
**[00:05] Kazuya**
*With big money comes big responsibility.*
***SIGN*** The money's
sinking in
**[00:09] Kibe**
What is with your random bursts of "woe is me"?!
**[00:12] Kazuya**
N-Nothing, really!
**[00:12] Kazuya**
*And I can't talk to Kibe about it...*
**[00:14] Kibe**
How bad can you be at hiding it?
**[00:15] Kazuya**
Listen, it happens to the best of us.
**[00:17] Kazuya**
We all get carried away sometimes
and set big goals,
**[00:21] Kazuya**
but when things start to get real,
**[00:23] Kazuya**
we get cold feet.
**[00:25] Kibe**
What, you gonna put a ring on
Chizuru-san's finger or something?
***SIGN*** The wedding
blues?
**[00:28] Kazuya**
L-Like hell!
**[00:30] Kibe**
Listen, man, I don't know what's bothering you,
**[00:34] Kibe**
But when you've got such
a top-tier beauty by your side,
**[00:38] Kibe**
I don't think there's a single thing
you need to be afraid of.
**[00:40] Kazuya**
* Uh, the problem is,*
* she's not really my girlfriend.*
***SIGN*** Man, I'm so sorry
**[00:44] Kibe**
Besides, I like people
who really screw up big time.
**[00:47] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[00:48] Kibe**
While I wouldn't go as far as to say
failing can be good at times,
**[00:51] Kibe**
any failure you experience
after going through great pains
**[00:54] Kibe**
will give your words extra weight.
**[00:57] Kibe**
Miss me with talk about getting
a bargain on a sweet watch.
**[00:59] Kibe**
But talk of buying some bullshit for big money?
**[01:02] Kibe**
That's the kinda thing I'd wanna hear.
**[01:04] Kazuya**
Kibe...
**[01:05] Kibe**
Anyway, give it your best shot.
**[01:07] Kibe**
There ain't anybody out there who hasn't
brought about a miracle once in their life.
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Summer Break Begins
***SIGN*** Sorry,
please use that
path over there.
***SIGN*** "Filming and Girlfriend"
***SIGN*** Gulp
**[03:03] Tabuse**
I'd like to officially begin filming here.
I'm Tabuse, the director.
**[03:08] Tabuse**
This project and its funding
methods may be unique,
**[03:10] Tabuse**
but filming will be no
different from the usual,
**[03:13] Tabuse**
so let's get out there and make a masterpiece.
**[03:17] Tabuse**
Now, a word from Ichinose-san, the lead.
**[03:20] Chizuru**
R-Right.
**[03:22] Chizuru**
I am really grateful for this opportunity.
***SIGN*** Cute...
(as always)
**[03:24] Chizuru**
Thank you all very much.
**[03:28] Chizuru**
I'm sure there will be ups and downs,
**[03:31] Chizuru**
but I intend to do my job
as an actor and then some,
**[03:34] Chizuru**
so please bear with me.
**[03:39] Kazuya**
*How lovely!*
**[03:40] Kazuya**
*Yikes, I'm starting to get teary-eyed...*
**[03:43] Tabuse**
Next, Kazuya.
**[03:45] Tabuse**
You're the producer.
You gotta say something, too, obviously.
**[03:47] Kazuya**
U-Uh...
**[03:53] (Flashback) Kibe**
Anyway, give it your best shot.
**[03:55] Kazuya**
*Yeah, yeah, that's right.*
**[03:58] Kazuya**
* I made up my mind to see*
* this through, no matter what.*
**[04:01] Kazuya**
Um... I don't know my left from my right!
**[04:04] Kazuya**
But I know I want to make this film a success!
**[04:06] Kazuya**
That desire is very, very real!
**[04:09] Kazuya**
So I'm counting on you all!
***SIGN*** Silence
***SIGN*** Shocked
**[04:14] Kazuya**
*Crap, I got too worked up!*
**[04:25] Tabuse**
Ha, love how childish that was.
**[04:27] Staff**
Wow, you're pumped up! I love it!
**[04:29] Tabuse**
Okay, let's get to work!
***SIGN*** Sorry,
we're filming...
***SIGN*** Dash
***SIGN*** Dash
***SIGN*** Steam Steam
***SIGN*** Hydration
***SIGN*** BLT
Sandwiches
***SIGN*** This scene
sets up
back half
***SIGN*** She's still
bothered by
last night's
events
***SIGN*** With
energy
***SIGN*** Be sharp
***SIGN*** With scorn
***SIGN*** Emphasize
this
***SIGN*** Achoo
***SIGN*** Hold
***SIGN*** Parasol
that's
pitch-black
on the
inside
***SIGN*** Did you read the script?
***SIGN*** From start
to end!
**[05:06] Ruka**
Oh, I'm so, so thirsty.
**[05:09] Ruka**
And hungry.
**[05:10] Kazuya**
Here.
**[05:11] Ruka**
And it's so hot out!
**[05:13] Kazuya**
Here, here, here.
**[05:14] Tabuse**
Then you throw this plushie...
**[05:17] Ruka**
But I get to spend time with you
as long as I'm on the set.
**[05:20] Ruka**
I'm starting to love movie production!
**[05:22] Tabuse**
Starting Scene 138.
**[05:25] Tabuse**
In this scene, the job hunt's getting to Kyoko.
**[05:28] Tabuse**
She hugs her grandma's plushie and
cries her heart out. It's a crucial scene.
**[05:33] Tabuse**
It's a long one, so do your best.
**[05:35] Chizuru**
Got it.
**[05:36] Tabuse**
Okay, let's do this!
**[05:37] Tabuse**
Set it up!
***SIGN*** Gulp
**[05:43] Tabuse**
A cicada?
**[05:44] Tabuse**
Come on... We can't film with this noise.
**[05:47] Staff**
There, Director!
**[05:52] Tabuse**
Do we wait until it stops?
**[05:54] Staff**
But the sun sets soon.
**[05:56] Staff**
And if it does, we'll lose consistency
with the previous scene.
**[06:01] Kazuya**
Let me go take a look!
**[06:02] Tabuse**
Hey, Kazuya!
**[06:08] Staff**
That's dangerous!
**[06:09] Ruka**
Kazuya-kun?!
**[06:10] Staff**
Stop it!
**[06:11] Kazuya**
*You gotta be kidding me!*
**[06:12] Staff**
Don't push yourself!
**[06:13] Kazuya**
*We've come this far...*
**[06:13] Staff**
It's not safe!
**[06:16] Kazuya**
*I'm not letting some bug stop us!*
**[06:20] Chizuru**
That idiot...
***SIGN*** S
L
I
P
***SIGN*** Fly
**[06:25] Staff**
Hey, you okay?!
**[06:26] Staff**
Somebody get him out!
**[06:27] Staff**
Hurry up!
**[06:28] Staff**
Grab some towels!
**[06:30] Ruka**
You okay, Kazuya-kun?
**[06:32] Tabuse**
Okay, now's our chance.
**[06:39] Tabuse**
Scene 138, Cut 1, go!
**[06:47] Kazuya**
*I'm glad we could resume...*
**[06:55] Kazuya**
*It was beautiful. I truly felt so.*
**[06:59] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's teary face, dyed in the setting sun,*
**[07:03] Kazuya**
*made it look like Kyoko was there in the flesh.*
**[07:07] Kazuya**
*Some of the film club members*
***SIGN*** Sniff
**[07:09] Kazuya**
*even cried along with her.*
**[07:11] Kazuya**
*How does someone even get to act like that?*
**[07:15] Kazuya**
*She must've practiced every waking moment,*
**[07:17] Kazuya**
*chasing this dream since she was little.*
**[07:20] Kazuya**
*Even when she got close to giving up,*
**[07:22] Kazuya**
*she must've seen it as an opportunity to grow.*
**[07:26] Kazuya**
* I can tell... Mizuhara's*
* gonna be an absolute star.*
**[07:31] Kazuya**
* She'll be in movies,*
* commercials, and prime time TV,*
**[07:35] Kazuya**
*and become a household name in Japan.*
**[07:38] Kazuya**
*And when she does, where will I be?*
**[07:42] Kazuya**
*Where will I...*
**[07:53] Kazuya**
We live in completely different worlds...
**[07:56] Kazuya**
Gah! What is this impossible
wall separating us?!
**[08:01] Kazuya**
Are we truly the same species?
Are we really both homo sapiens?!
***SIGN*** Yikes!!
**[08:04] Kazuya**
*I always knew she was amazing,*
**[08:07] Kazuya**
* but seeing that performance really*
* made the gap between us obvious.*
***SIGN*** Happy realization!
**[08:11] Fish**
Happy realization!
**[08:12] Kazuya**
*No doubt about it.*
**[08:13] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara's gonna become*
* a top-of-the-line actress.*
**[08:17] Kazuya**
*What about me?*
**[08:20] Kazuya**
*I've got my family store...*
**[08:23] Kazuya**
*I don't have any stand-out talents.*
**[08:25] Kazuya**
*And this'll be my first and last film.*
**[08:28] Kazuya**
* With the crowdfunding campaign,*
* and now the filming,*
**[08:30] Kazuya**
*I'd thought we'd gotten closer, but...*
**[08:35] Kazuya**
*People are just born different.*
**[08:37] Kazuya**
*It's the harsh reality of life.*
**[08:40] Chizuru**
Good morning.
**[08:42] Chizuru**
I'll be counting on you all again.
**[08:44] Staff**
Morning, Kyoko-chan.
**[08:45] Chizuru**
Good morning.
**[08:47] Kazuya**
*Yeah, she was born different.*
**[08:49] Kazuya**
*Super pretty!*
**[08:51] Chizuru**
Morning.
**[08:54] Kazuya**
Oh, uh, morning.
***SIGN*** busy busy
***SIGN*** So much to do
**[08:58] Chizuru**
My mother's recommendation
was partly why I applied to this job.
**[09:02] Chizuru**
The main cause of periodontal disease,
**[09:04] Chizuru**
*Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans*,
is just one...
**[09:07] Kazuya**
*Yeah, she's incredible!*
**[09:09] Tabuse**
We can't film the parking lot scene in this rain.
**[09:12] Tabuse**
Take a break!
**[09:15] Kazuya**
The more I see of her acting, the worse I feel.
**[09:18] Kazuya**
*It's become this shared secret between us now,*
**[09:22] Kazuya**
*but given her talent,*
**[09:24] Kazuya**
* she could've made her dream come true*
* even sooner if I hadn't butted in.*
**[09:29] Kazuya**
*Making this movie won't make things up to her.*
**[09:31] Kazuya**
*I'm sorry, Mizuhara...*
**[09:33] Kazuya**
*So sorry.*
**[09:37] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
***SIGN*** Stiffen
***SIGN*** Why is
she here?
**[09:39] Chizuru**
What, you're alone?
***SIGN*** Why
are
you
stiffening
up?
**[09:41] Chizuru**
Sorry to interrupt your break.
**[09:42] Chizuru**
I need signal to call my grandma.
**[09:46] Kazuya**
*She can't relax with me around!*
**[09:48] Kazuya**
O-Okay, I'll leave you to it.
**[09:51] Chizuru**
Wait a sec.
**[09:52] Chizuru**
Have I done something?
**[09:55] Chizuru**
You're free to dislike me,
**[09:56] Chizuru**
but I can't have my producer
avoid me like this.
**[09:58] Kazuya**
I... I'm not!
**[10:00] Chizuru**
Well, whatever.
**[10:03] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara really is crazy pretty.*
**[10:06] Kazuya**
*She looks great in a suit, and in the rain.*
**[10:10] Kazuya**
*She's in a different realm compared to me.*
**[10:13] Kazuya**
I just thought that "top actress" and
"store manager" don't go well together.
**[10:18] Kazuya**
Seeing your acting, I realized all
over again how awesome you are.
**[10:23] Kazuya**
But that's because you've been
working toward this all your life.
**[10:27] Kazuya**
Meanwhile, I've been
nothing but a burden to you.
**[10:32] Kazuya**
Sorry for holding you back.
**[10:34] Chizuru**
Are you stupid?
**[10:36] Kazuya**
Wha? Stu—
**[10:37] Chizuru**
So what if I'm an actress?
**[10:38] Chizuru**
So what if you're gonna be a store owner?
**[10:40] Chizuru**
If that's gotten you all insecure,
**[10:42] Chizuru**
you better apologize to every
store owner in this country.
**[10:45] Chizuru**
An actor and someone taking over the
family store both do it for their families.
**[10:49] Chizuru**
There's no hierarchy there.
**[10:51] Chizuru**
While you may be...
**[10:53] Chizuru**
slow, dim-witted, hopeless,
clumsy, foolish, and pathetic,
***SIGN*** Slow
***SIGN*** Stab
***SIGN*** Dim-witted
***SIGN*** Stab
***SIGN*** Stab
***SIGN*** Hopeless
***SIGN*** Stab
***SIGN*** Clumsy
***SIGN*** Stab
***SIGN*** Foolish
***SIGN*** Stab
***SIGN*** Pathetic
**[10:57] Chizuru**
your life is still a wonderful one.
**[11:00] Chizuru**
That's all anyone needs.
**[11:01] Chizuru**
No more, no less.
**[11:03] Kazuya**
Mizuhara...
**[11:04] Chizuru**
Not once.
**[11:05] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[11:07] Chizuru**
Not once have I ever regretted meeting you.
**[11:12] Chizuru**
I've wanted to sock you
in the face plenty, though.
**[11:17] Chizuru**
I guess I *have* socked you a few times, too...
**[11:20] Tabuse**
The rain's let up!
Let's get back to work, Kyoko-chan!
**[11:23] Chizuru**
C-Coming!
**[11:24] Chizuru**
Let's go, Producer.
**[11:29] Staff**
Somebody help me out here.
**[11:31] Kazuya**
*And so, the filming of our amateur film*
**[11:31] Kazuya**
Sure, let me!
**[11:33] Staff**
You're really up for this.
**[11:34] Kazuya**
Yeah, I can do anything!
**[11:34] Kazuya**
* pretty much wrapped up,*
* leaving just one last scene.*
**[11:36] Staff**
Dude, weren't you down in the dumps yesterday?
**[11:39] Kazuya**
Not at all!
***SIGN*** Beyond the clouds always lies a clear blue sky.
**[11:43] Kazuya**
What?!
**[11:44] Kazuya**
Just me and Ichinose?!
**[11:47] Tabuse**
*You were really absorbing the filming process.*
***SIGN*** I taught you
everything I know
**[11:49] Kazuya**
Yeah, but...
**[11:51] Tabuse**
* I'll lend you the gear. I'm sure*
* you two can film that one last scene.*
**[11:54] Kazuya**
Tabuse-san?!
**[11:55] Tabuse**
I told you, the film club was planning
on making a short film ourselves.
**[12:00] Tabuse**
Your passion moved me into grabbing
people to help out with your movie,
**[12:03] Tabuse**
but we're starting our own shoots next week.
**[12:06] Tabuse**
* I mean, sure, I want to go on a Madarao*
* trip with Chizuru-san, too, but...*
**[12:09] Kazuya**
No, that's not the point here.
**[12:09] Kazuya**
*I can't go on a trip alone with Mizuhara!*
**[12:12] Tabuse**
* The ending scene with the starry sky*
* is super important, right?*
**[12:15] Tabuse**
*It doesn't have that many cuts, so you can do it.*
**[12:18] Tabuse**
*Anyway, take care of it!*
**[12:20] Kazuya**
Hey, wait!
**[12:22] Kazuya**
Dude, are you for real?!
**[12:23] Kazuya**
There's no way I can go
on a trip with just Mizuhara!
***SIGN*** Of all the crazy ideas!!
***SIGN*** Have you no tact,
Tabuse-senpai?!
**[12:27] Kazuya**
*A trip with Mizuhara...*
**[12:29] Chizuru**
Hehe, take your shot!
**[12:31] Kazuya**
Haha! Come on, stay still!
**[12:34] Fish**
What is even happening there?
***SIGN*** What is even
happening there?
**[12:35] Kazuya**
*No, that's not the issue!*
***SIGN*** Self-admonishment
**[12:38] Kazuya**
*I'm not sure I could handle filming by myself.*
**[12:41] Kazuya**
* I'd like some more people,*
* for the movie's sake.*
**[12:44] Kazuya**
*Who in our group can I ask?*
**[12:46] Mini**
Roger that.
**[12:48] Mini**
If you're okay with me, I'll help out.
**[12:50] Kazuya**
Phew, thanks.
**[12:52] Mini**
A disciple in need is a disciple indeed.
**[12:55] Kazuya**
What are you even dressed up as?
**[12:57] Mini**
Miko Kurage, a VTuber who's all the rage lately.
**[13:00] Kazuya**
Huh...
**[13:00] Sign**
Gotta give the people what they want!
**[13:02] Kazuya**
Oh, and I also plan on asking Ruka-chan.
**[13:05] Kazuya**
I think the four of us can handle it.
**[13:08] Kazuya**
What's up?
**[13:09] Mini**
Nothing at all.
**[13:11] Mini**
Anyway, I got you.
**[13:12] Mini**
I'll look for a resort inn
and make the booking.
**[13:15] Kazuya**
Huh? Wai—
**[13:16] Mini**
I'll even plot out the schedule and
throw it up in the Operation 203 group.
**[13:20] Kazuya**
What's gotten into you?
**[13:21] Mini**
Organizing things like this
is part of the job for me.
**[13:26] Mini**
My instincts as a planner
are going into overdrive!
**[13:28] Mini**
Anyway, you can go ahead
and contact the other two!
**[13:30] Kazuya**
Wait!
**[13:32] Kazuya**
*It helps, but what's with her?*
**[13:35] Kazuya**
*Well, I'll call Ruka-chan later. First...*
***SIGN*** Tremble
Tremble
***SIGN*** Shake Shake
**[13:41] Kazuya**
*This is for the movie! The movie!*
***SIGN*** Sharp
**[13:44] Chizuru**
Next Wednesday and Thursday? Got it.
**[13:47] Kazuya**
You're fine with it?
**[13:48] Chizuru**
Obviously. I'll go, no matter what.
**[13:51] Chizuru**
It's for the movie.
**[13:52] Kazuya**
R-Really? Thank goodness!
**[13:53] Kazuya**
*Her voice is so cute!*
**[13:54] Kazuya**
Yaemori-san says she'll share
the deets in the LIVE group.
**[13:57] Chizuru**
* That aside, are you sure we'll*
* be okay without the director?*
**[13:59] Kazuya**
I'll make sure the prep is perfect.
**[14:01] Chizuru**
*Okay, then. Bye.*
**[14:03] Kazuya**
B-Bye...
**[14:07] Kazuya**
Yes!
**[14:08] Kazuya**
*We're this close to finishing.*
**[14:10] Kazuya**
*This close!*
***SIGN*** Next Wednesday
**[14:13] Fish**
*And time passes mercilessly on by...*
***SIGN*** And time passes
mercilessly on by...
**[14:16] Kazuya**
*Camera, check.*
**[14:17] Kazuya**
*Tripod, check.*
**[14:18] Kazuya**
*Battery, fully charged.*
**[14:20] Kazuya**
*I got a storyboard, too.*
**[14:22] Kazuya**
*We arrive at Iiyama Station at 12:15.*
**[14:24] Kazuya**
* The bus to the resort hotel in*
* Madarao takes thirty minutes.*
**[14:27] Kazuya**
*We check into the hotel at 1 PM,*
**[14:29] Kazuya**
* and once we get there, we need to scout*
* out the location before filming at night.*
**[14:33] Kazuya**
*Gah! Is this really gonna work out?!*
**[14:36] Kazuya**
* Given the costs and how packed*
* Mizuhara's schedule is,*
**[14:38] Kazuya**
* there's no way I can just go,*
* "Too bad. It didn't work out"!*
**[14:41] Kazuya**
* The director's not here,*
* so I gotta take the lead!*
**[14:49] Chizuru**
Heya.
**[14:50] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
***SIGN*** You actually
came
***SIGN*** Huh?!
What kinda
reaction is that?
**[14:51] Chizuru**
Morning. That's a lot of stuff.
**[14:53] Kazuya**
I-I got everything we need!
**[14:55] Guys**
Yo, check her out!
**[14:56] Guys**
So pretty!
**[14:57] Guys**
Trip with her boyfriend?
**[14:59] Guys**
She's probably a rental girlfriend.
**[15:01] Kazuya**
*That's the first time anyone's guessed right!*
***SIGN*** Big earrings only
pretty girls can wear
***SIGN*** Casual yet smart
**[15:03] Kazuya**
*Well, that figures.*
**[15:05] Kazuya**
* I've seen it before, but Mizuhara's*
* casual getup really gets me!*
**[15:09] Kazuya**
*She knows what looks good on her.*
***SIGN*** Bare legs
because
it's too hot
**[15:11] Kazuya**
*And while she looks cool and dressed up,*
**[15:13] Kazuya**
* she's got that casualness*
* you can only have in summer.*
***SIGN*** Flustered
***SIGN*** Ba-dump Ba-dump
**[15:15] Kazuya**
* It's a special bonus outfit I don't get*
* to see on rental dates. I love it.*
**[15:18] Kazuya**
*Wait, no! We're going to film for the movie!*
***SIGN*** I'm just a robot
here to complete
the movie!
**[15:21] Chizuru**
What, did the heat get to you?
**[15:24] Chizuru**
And where are the others?
**[15:25] Kazuya**
Oh...
**[15:26] Kazuya**
I've been calling Yaemori-san,
but she just won't pick up.
**[15:30] Chizuru**
But we're taking the 10:45 train, right?
**[15:33] Chizuru**
There's only five minutes left.
**[15:35] Kazuya**
She doesn't seem to be the punctual sort...
**[15:37] Chizuru**
What about Ruka-chan?
**[15:39] Kazuya**
She was really excited when we
talked on the phone last night,
**[15:42] Kazuya**
so I doubt she overslept or anything.
**[15:45] Chizuru**
Huh... So you two are hitting it off?
**[15:47] Kazuya**
Nah! It's not like that.
**[15:49] Kazuya**
This is just a trial, anyway.
**[15:51] Chizuru**
You should call her.
**[15:53] Chizuru**
You haven't talked today, right?
**[15:55] Kazuya**
R-Right.
**[15:56] Kazuya**
Oh, it's Yaemori-san!
**[15:58] Kazuya**
Hello, Yaemori-san? Where are you?
**[16:01] Kazuya**
Huh?!
**[16:02] Kazuya**
Hold up!
**[16:05] Chizuru**
Hey, the shinkansen's here!
What are they saying?
**[16:10] Kazuya**
...says.
**[16:11] Chizuru**
What?
**[16:12] Kazuya**
They're not coming, she says.
**[16:14] Chizuru**
Huh?!
**[16:15] Chizuru**
Wait, what's going on?
**[16:17] Chizuru**
Weren't we going in a group of four?!
**[16:19] Kazuya**
That was the plan, but...
**[16:37] Kazuya**
*You can't be serious...*
**[16:39] Kazuya**
*We got on the shinkansen.*
**[16:43] Kazuya**
*The trip with Mizuhara has left the station!*
**[16:48] Chizuru**
Hey, come on.
**[16:49] Kazuya**
Y-Yes?!
**[16:50] Chizuru**
What did Yaemori-san say?
**[16:52] Chizuru**
She told you why she isn't here
over the phone, right?
**[16:55] (Flashback) Kazuya**
N-Not coming? Why?!
**[16:58] (Flashback) Mini**
Master, you see...
***SIGN*** Snicker
**[17:01] (Flashback) Mini**
This is your chance!
**[17:02] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Huh? What are you saying?!
**[17:04] Mini**
* It's not every day you get to go*
* on a trip with Mizuhara-san.*
**[17:08] Mini**
* Without us third and fourth wheels around,*
* you can be alone with her!*
**[17:11] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Alone? Third and fourth wheels?!
**[17:13] Mini**
* Making this movie has improved Mizuhara-san's*
* opinion of you leaps and bounds!*
**[17:18] Mini**
*Strike while the iron's hot!*
**[17:20] Kazuya**
*Y-You idiot!*
**[17:21] Kazuya**
*I never asked for this!*
**[17:23] (Flashback) Mini**
Well, you're a virgin, so...
**[17:25] Kazuya**
*Seriously, what does that even mean?!*
**[17:27] (Flashback) Mini**
It is what it is.
**[17:29] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Besides, Ruka-chan will be—
**[17:30] Mini**
*I handled things with her already.*
**[17:32] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Huh? What did you do?! And what about filming?!
**[17:35] Mini**
*You'll be fine. I always film by myself, too.*
**[17:38] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Yeah, for WeTube!
**[17:40] (Flashback) Kazuya**
This is ridiculous!
**[17:41] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Mizuhara has no such thoughts...
**[17:43] Mini**
*You're still going on about that?!*
**[17:45] Mini**
* She's playing along with your lies*
* when you're so selfish and indulgent!*
***SIGN*** Virgin through and through
***SIGN*** No need to
be that blunt
**[17:49] Mini**
* We talked about how that means she feels*
* something for you! Is this déjà vu?!*
**[17:53] (Flashback) Mini**
Besides, it's for real.
**[17:54] Kazuya**
*What is?*
**[17:56] (Flashback) Mini**
Women feel lust, too, for real.
**[17:59] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Lu...?!
**[18:00] Mini**
* It's scientific fact that Mizuhara-san*
* gets in the mood once a month!*
**[18:05] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Th-The mood?
**[18:07] Mini**
*No matter how pretty, cute, and classy she is,*
**[18:10] Mini**
* she'll have nights where*
* she pines for the male touch!*
**[18:13] Kazuya**
*The mood?!*
***SIGN*** Melt
**[18:15] (Flashback) Mini**
And tonight might be one of those nights.
**[18:20] Mini**
*Did you know?*
**[18:21] Mini**
* It's not the people with all the means*
* who get what they want in life.*
**[18:25] Mini**
* It's those who seize the*
* moment when it arrives!*
**[18:28] Chizuru**
What's with you?
**[18:30] Chizuru**
Why are you freezing up?
**[18:32] Kazuya**
*I can't tell her, even if it kills me!*
**[18:35] Kazuya**
* I can't tell her she no-showed in order*
* to make sure we got alone time!*
***SIGN*** Ring Ring
**[18:41] Chizuru**
Oh, it's from Yaemori-san.
***SIGN*** I have the flu, so I can't
make it! So sorry!
***SIGN*** Yaemori Mini
**[18:43] Chizuru**
The flu?!
**[18:45] Kazuya**
I-I know, right?
**[18:46] Kazuya**
That's what she told me over
the phone, too. Sucks for her.
***SIGN*** S
t
a
r
e
.
.
.
***SIGN*** Ruka (Girlfriend)
***SIGN*** LIVE Audio
***SIGN*** How she made him
save her contact
**[18:57] Kazuya**
Hello? Ruka-chan?
**[18:59] Ruka**
Hello!
**[19:00] Ruka**
That sticker you sent on LIVE
this morning was so cute!
**[19:03] Kazuya**
*She sounds normal...*
**[19:05] Kazuya**
Where are you right now?
**[19:06] Ruka**
*Huh?*
**[19:06] Ruka**
Harajuku. It's a shame, though.
**[19:10] Ruka**
* That the shoot had to be postponed*
* because Yaemori-san has the flu.*
***SIGN*** I got sent
a pic of
her
temperature
**[19:13] Kazuya**
*That bitch!*
***SIGN*** She's
evil!
***SIGN*** No holes in my plan!
***SIGN*** Not coming
**[19:18] Ruka**
*What are you up to, Kazuya-kun?*
**[19:21] Kazuya**
I was feeding my fish,
and then I realized it was 10 AM!
**[19:21] Kazuya**
* There's no way I can tell her I'm*
* alone with Mizuhara right now!*
***SIGN*** Huh?
**[19:25] Ruka**
* You really love your fish, huh?*
* You two are so close!*
**[19:28] Ruka**
* Anyway, your neighbor's sick,*
* so be careful you don't catch anything.*
**[19:31] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah. Bye.
**[19:35] Kazuya**
*Yeah, she's gotta be mad about all this.*
**[19:40] Chizuru**
Looks like we've given her the wrong idea.
**[19:43] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[19:44] Chizuru**
Yaemori-san planned this, didn't she?
**[19:47] Chizuru**
She seems to think we like each other.
**[19:47] Kazuya**
*Sharp as ever!*
**[19:48] Kazuya**
*Yaemori-san, she knows!*
**[19:49] Kazuya**
Wanna get off at Omiya?
**[19:51] Chizuru**
What about filming?
Can you manage by yourself?
**[19:53] Kazuya**
Probably... I'll do my best...
**[19:56] Chizuru**
Forget it, then.
**[19:58] Chizuru**
Let's get that footage and return ASAP.
**[19:59] Chizuru**
We can give Yaemori-san a nasty surprise.
***SIGN*** She signed off
on the trip...
**[20:05] Chizuru**
I need the restroom.
**[20:06] Chizuru**
Have a seat and watch my stuff, please.
**[20:07] Kazuya**
O-Okay.
**[20:11] Kazuya**
*She doesn't seem mad, at least.*
**[20:14] Kazuya**
*But she accepted it so easily...*
**[20:17] Kazuya**
*I guess she really feels nothing for me.*
**[20:21] Kazuya**
*Wait, no! This trip is for filming!*
**[20:29] Chizuru**
Are you serious?
**[20:33] Chizuru**
Here, lunch.
**[20:34] Chizuru**
I ran into the food trolley on the way.
***SIGN*** Pick one
**[20:37] Chizuru**
Just so you know,
I want to be paid back for this.
**[20:37] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara got me food...*
***SIGN*** I'll have
what's left.
**[20:39] Kazuya**
W-We can expense this.
**[20:46] Chizuru**
Yeah, this is good.
**[20:48] Kazuya**
*It feels really weird...*
**[20:51] Kazuya**
* how the two of us can just naturally*
* spend time together like this.*
**[20:56] Chizuru**
I can't believe how close we
are to being done, though.
**[20:59] Chizuru**
I was really worried at the start,
but now we're down to one last scene.
**[21:04] Kazuya**
I'm so grateful to the whole crew.
**[21:07] Kazuya**
Like, I ran my mouth and dragged you into this,
**[21:12] Kazuya**
but I really can't do anything by myself.
**[21:15] Kazuya**
So I messed up, but so many
people helped me out.
**[21:18] Kazuya**
It made me realize I really
wouldn't be here if not for all of you.
**[21:21] Kazuya**
Whoa, this looks great!
**[21:23] Kazuya**
Time to dig in!
**[21:26] Kazuya**
Yum!
**[21:30] Kazuya**
We made it to Iiyama Station!
**[21:32] Kazuya**
It really is cooler here than in Tokyo.
**[21:36] Kazuya**
Right, Mizuhara?
**[21:37] Chizuru**
Er... Yeah.
**[21:40] Kazuya**
The inn's a thirty-minute bus ride away.
**[21:43] Kazuya**
Where's the stop?
**[21:44] Chizuru**
H-Hey, you know...
**[21:46] Kazuya**
Hm?
**[21:47] Chizuru**
Oh, uh... It's just...
**[21:50] Chizuru**
I mean, uh... erm...
**[21:56] Chizuru**
Actually, never mind.
**[22:05] Kazuya**
*What was that?*
**[22:06] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara?*
**[22:08] (Flashback) Mini**
Making this movie has improved Mizuhara-san's
opinion of you leaps and bounds!
***SIGN*** Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
**[22:13] Kazuya**
*What exactly were you trying to say just now?*
# E30 - Final Scene and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GVWU0WN29/final-scene-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Madarao Resort Hotel
**[00:00] Chizuru**
Huh...
**[00:02] Chizuru**
So this is the Madarao Resort Hotel!
**[00:05] Chizuru**
The lobby's so spacious and pretty!
**[00:11] Chizuru**
I guess it doesn't get crowded
here outside of ski season.
**[00:16] Chizuru**
Wow, just the view from here
is incredible already!
**[00:20] Chizuru**
Is that Mount Myoko?
**[00:25] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Oh, uh... It's just...
**[00:28] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I mean, uh... erm...
**[00:32] Kazuya**
*Gah! I can't!*
***SIGN*** Pretty view
**[00:34] Kazuya**
* I can't stop thinking about*
* what happened earlier!*
**[00:38] Kazuya**
* I've never seen Mizuhara with*
* an expression like that before!*
***SIGN*** Sorry,
scenery!!
***SIGN*** What was that
all about?!
**[00:42] Kazuya**
*She was blushing and all...*
**[00:44] Kazuya**
*What was with that absurdly adorable look?!*
***SIGN*** She was like
Sumi-chan
back there!
**[00:47] Kazuya**
*"Oh, uh..."?*
**[00:48] Kazuya**
* Stumbling over your words*
* once I get, but twice?!*
**[00:51] Kazuya**
*"It's just... I mean, uh... erm..."*
**[00:53] Kazuya**
*Twice!*
**[00:54] Kazuya**
*It didn't feel like she just changed her mind!*
**[00:58] Kazuya**
* She forced herself to try to get the words*
* out, and then forced herself to stop!*
**[01:01] Kazuya**
*It was as if...*
**[01:03] Kazuya**
*As if she was about to confess her love to me!*
**[01:04] Chizuru**
Lately, you've been, uh... really amazing...
**[01:09] Kazuya**
*Ridiculous!*
***SIGN*** Shake
***SIGN*** Shake
**[01:10] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara would never! Not to me!*
**[01:13] Chizuru**
What's up?
**[01:14] Chizuru**
Did you get bus-sick?
**[01:16] Kazuya**
Nah, just a pebble in my shoes.
**[01:18] Staff**
Welcome! You can check in here.
**[01:22] Chizuru**
Oh, thank you.
***SIGN*** Rock of Joy
**[01:28] Kazuya**
What?!
**[01:29] Kazuya**
We only have one room?!
**[01:32] Staff**
Yes. Yaemori-sama only reserved
one room for two people.
**[01:40] Kazuya**
*She did it...*
**[01:41] (Flashback) Mini**
This is your chance!
**[01:43] Kazuya**
*She went and did the thing!*
**[01:46] Kazuya**
*I can't!*
**[01:47] Kazuya**
*Sleeping in the same room?*
**[01:49] Kazuya**
*I'd have endless heart attacks!*
**[01:52] Kazuya**
C-Can this be fixed?
***SIGN*** We've been
set up!!
**[01:54] Staff**
We do have rooms available...
**[01:57] Kazuya**
How much?
**[01:59] Staff**
An additional room will
be 18,000 yen per night.
**[02:01] Chizuru**
W-Wait.
***SIGN*** I should've kept an eye on her
**[02:04] Kazuya**
Th-This is my responsibility for letting
Yaemori-san book the hotel.
**[02:07] Kazuya**
I'll get you another room,
even if I have to pay out of pocket.
**[02:15] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[02:16] Kazuya**
Wait! Mizuhara?
**[02:20] Chizuru**
Not like it's the first time, anyway.
**[02:22] Chizuru**
You know spendthrifts
end up forever alone, right?
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Final Scene and Girlfriend"
***SIGN*** Gulp
**[04:23] Kazuya**
* I'll never get used to sleeping*
* in the same room as Mizuhara.*
**[04:28] Chizuru**
You'd better give Yaemori-san a
good talking-to when we get back.
***SIGN*** Tell her to
mind her
own business
**[04:32] Kazuya**
A-Absolutely.
**[04:34] Chizuru**
Though, I guess we're partly at fault
for giving her the wrong idea.
**[04:41] Chizuru**
We're going out to scout the location, right?
**[04:43] Chizuru**
Come on, we're losing daylight.
***SIGN*** Strong!!
**[04:57] Kazuya**
Whoa...
**[05:01] Chizuru**
So pretty!
***SIGN*** Y-Yeah...
**[05:03] Kazuya**
We've got permission for filming,
in case you're wondering.
***SIGN*** Makes you
wanna roll
down the
hill, huh?
**[05:06] Chizuru**
There's no snow,
but that makes it perfect for hiking.
**[05:10] Chizuru**
I'm glad it's such a pleasant day.
**[05:14] Chizuru**
Will we be filming around here?
**[05:15] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[05:17] Kazuya**
We can set up the tripod here.
**[05:20] Chizuru**
What time will we need to shoot?
**[05:21] Kazuya**
I asked the hotel staff earlier,
**[05:24] Kazuya**
and they said we'd get a
nice starry sky post-midnight.
**[05:27] Chizuru**
Oh... Do you wanna do a test run first?
**[05:29] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah. Sounds good.
**[05:34] Kazuya**
Okay, say something.
**[05:41] Chizuru**
This is it, huh?
**[05:44] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's in actress mode already.*
**[05:48] Kazuya**
*We're here to finish our movie. Focus, me!*
**[05:52] Kazuya**
*I can't afford to mess this up!*
**[05:59] Chizuru**
*This is it, huh?*
***SIGN*** Kyoko
closeup
***SIGN*** Left hand closeup.
She raises her hand.
***SIGN*** Pan from
Kyoko's back to
the starry sky
as she gazes at it
**[06:12] Chizuru**
Heya.
**[06:13] Kazuya**
*Bruh!*
***SIGN*** Yukata!!
**[06:16] Chizuru**
Man, the outdoor bath is awesome!
***SIGN*** Went ahead
and took a dip
**[06:19] Chizuru**
The food was great, too.
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** Tap
***SIGN*** I should go
again in
the morning
**[06:21] Chizuru**
But we're here to film, so I feel kinda bad.
**[06:25] Chizuru**
I always change into yukatas
at hot spring resorts.
***SIGN*** I enjoy myself
like my life
depends on it
**[06:27] Kazuya**
Th-That so?
**[06:30] Kazuya**
* Guh! Yukata Mizuhara*
* really is out of this world!*
**[06:35] Chizuru**
What are you up to?
***SIGN*** Staring at that
storyboard...
**[06:37] Kazuya**
Just running final checks
on the earlier footage.
**[06:38] Kazuya**
*Too close! Too close! Too close!*
**[06:41] Chizuru**
I know you feel you have to get this right,
but why not take a breather?
**[06:45] Chizuru**
We did travel quite far.
Also, the bath's free right now.
**[06:49] Kazuya**
I-I can hit the bath after we're done.
**[06:53] Kazuya**
It's fine. This is what I want.
**[07:11] Kazuya**
Wow, it's pitch black out here.
**[07:13] Kazuya**
Holy crap!
**[07:15] Kazuya**
It's a good thing we came
to check the place out.
**[07:18] Kazuya**
Can't even see the ground like this.
**[07:27] Kazuya**
Okay, test cleared.
**[07:29] Kazuya**
It's perfect.
**[07:31] Kazuya**
Let's get this done.
**[07:33] Chizuru**
Hey, listen.
**[07:38] Chizuru**
I changed my mind.
I do need to tell you something.
**[07:48] Kazuya**
*Huh? What?*
**[07:50] Kazuya**
*Picking up where she left off?*
**[07:52] Kazuya**
I don't know about that...
**[07:53] Kazuya**
*Wait, right now? At this time? No way!*
**[07:58] Kazuya**
This isn't a good time.
**[08:00] Kazuya**
Can you wait until after we're done?
**[08:02] Chizuru**
No! I made up my mind to tell
you before we wrapped up!
**[08:09] Kazuya**
*What the... What's with her?*
**[08:11] Kazuya**
* It's not like her to be so insistent.*
* I didn't know she could be so stubborn.*
**[08:15] Kazuya**
*And her face is burning red again!*
**[08:19] (Flashback) Mini**
Mizuhara-san obviously loves you back, Master.
**[08:24] Kazuya**
*A dark, deserted ski resort.*
**[08:27] Kazuya**
*Starry skies above!*
**[08:29] Kazuya**
*A romantic place, and a romantic situation!*
**[08:32] Kazuya**
*I knew it!*
**[08:34] Kazuya**
*It's gotta be...*
**[08:35] Kazuya**
*She's telling me she loves—*
**[08:37] Kazuya**
Wait, time out!
**[08:41] Chizuru**
You see, I had a grandpa I loved very much.
**[08:44] Chizuru**
But he passed away three years ago.
**[08:49] Chizuru**
When I first said I wanted to be
an actress, he encouraged me.
**[08:52] Chizuru**
We made a promise with each other
that he'd see me shine on screen.
**[08:58] Chizuru**
But he was killed in a car crash.
**[09:02] Chizuru**
So I wanted Grandma to see it in his stead.
**[09:07] Chizuru**
I felt like if she did, it would
reach him up in Heaven, too.
**[09:13] Chizuru**
But then she fell ill...
**[09:16] Chizuru**
For a while, I thought it was over.
**[09:20] Chizuru**
I wasn't passing any auditions, either...
**[09:23] Chizuru**
It seemed like I wasn't
going to make it in time.
**[09:27] Kazuya**
Mizuhara...
**[09:29] Chizuru**
So it made me really happy.
**[09:34] Chizuru**
When you suggested making a movie together,
**[09:37] Chizuru**
I was really, really happy.
**[09:42] Chizuru**
Thank you.
**[09:43] Chizuru**
I realized that I hadn't
expressed my gratitude yet.
**[09:49] Chizuru**
I'm going to repay you with my acting.
**[10:04] Kazuya**
Scene 172, Cut 1.
**[10:07] Kazuya**
Action!
**[10:09] Kazuya**
*To be honest, after that...*
**[10:13] Kazuya**
*I broke down crying.*
**[10:15] Kazuya**
* I desperately wiped the tears caused*
* by Mizuhara's feelings and my joy,*
**[10:20] Kazuya**
*and stared at the monitor with all I had.*
**[10:23] Kazuya**
*"Are the exposure settings correct?"*
**[10:24] Chizuru**
Wow, what a beautiful starry sky.
**[10:25] Kazuya**
*"Is the mic working as it should?"*
**[10:28] Kazuya**
*My mind was full of such thoughts, but...*
**[10:31] Kazuya**
*More than anything,*
**[10:33] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara shone brighter*
* in this shot than ever before.*
**[10:36] Chizuru**
I wish I could blend in with this sky...
**[10:40] Kazuya**
* Making this movie for her*
* was the right decision.*
**[10:44] Kazuya**
*In that moment, I was convinced.*
**[10:50] (Flashback) Chizuru**
But, Grandpa, you're gonna die.
***SIGN*** I may be
immortal
**[10:52] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
I don't know about that.
**[10:54] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Everybody dies.
***SIGN*** Blep
**[10:58] (Flashback) Chizuru**
And you drink so much.
**[10:59] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Booze can cure anything, don't you know?
**[11:02] (Flashback) Chizuru**
You used to smoke, too.
**[11:04] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
H-Hey, I quit.
**[11:07] (Flashback) Chizuru**
It's not like you can live till you're 200.
**[11:09] (Flashback) Chizuru**
So saying you'll cheer me on until
I become an actress is irresponsible.
**[11:17] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Irresponsible, eh? Maybe so.
***SIGN*** He's
laughing...
**[11:21] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
But even so, Chizuru, you must believe!
**[11:23] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
If you face forward and believe
in your dream coming true,
**[11:30] Katsuhito**
*someone will surely show up*
**[11:32] Katsuhito**
*and be your pillar of support!*
***SIGN*** So long as you don't give up, a path will definitely appear before you.
***SIGN*** Please
remove
slippers
before
the
matted
section.
**[11:51] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I was really, really happy.
**[11:56] Kazuya**
Mizuhara was...
***SIGN*** Relocated to
the outdoor bath
**[11:58] Kazuya**
so damn cute...
***SIGN*** Spacing out
**[12:03] Kazuya**
She wore a dazzling smile,
bathed in the light of this starlit sky...
***SIGN*** I know she was
acting, but...
**[12:08] Kazuya**
She was a beauty straight out of a movie.
***SIGN*** Given her
talents
**[12:12] Kazuya**
That's it for our movie-making adventure.
**[12:15] Kazuya**
Now she's gonna take flight
to a stage beyond my reach.
***SIGN*** Blub Glub
***SIGN*** I hate it...
**[12:25] Kazuya**
What am I thinking?!
***SIGN*** Splash
***SIGN*** This
experience?
Priceless!!
**[12:28] Kazuya**
Someone like me getting to make
a movie with her is fairy tale enough!
**[12:34] Kazuya**
*I had no idea about Mizuhara's past.*
**[12:38] Kazuya**
*But now I understand...*
**[12:41] Kazuya**
*why she made that face back then.*
**[12:44] Kazuya**
*Three years isn't even that long ago.*
**[12:48] Kazuya**
* She must've held it in and just*
* kept on trucking since then.*
**[12:54] (Flashback) Chizuru**
They all fill the void in their heart
with work or significant others.
**[12:59] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Chizuru's a little awkward in recognizing
and accepting her weakness.
**[13:05] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara...*
***SIGN*** Splish...
***SIGN*** Plish...
**[13:14] Kazuya**
*Gwargh!*
***SIGN*** Splish
***SIGN*** Splash
**[13:17] Kazuya**
*What the hell am I imagining?!*
***SIGN*** Mizuhara already took
a bath a few hours ago!
***SIGN*** Torment
***SIGN*** Torment
**[13:20] Kazuya**
* I have to spend all night in*
* the same room as her, too!*
***SIGN*** Torment
**[13:25] Kazuya**
*We'll be together... all night...*
**[13:28] Chizuru**
I long for a man's touch
on starry nights like these...
***SIGN*** cling
**[13:32] Kazuya**
You don't mind if I go full beast mode?
***SIGN*** All Rise
***SIGN*** Down!
**[13:37] Kazuya**
God, I'm so done with being a dude.
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
***SIGN*** I was just tilting
at windmills!!
**[13:55] Kazuya**
*She's asleep.*
**[13:59] Kazuya**
*Well, duh. She acted her heart out.*
**[14:04] Kazuya**
*She must be exhausted.*
**[14:06] Kazuya**
*I should sleep, too.*
***SIGN*** Sniffle...
***SIGN*** Kinda sad
for some
reason
**[14:12] Kazuya**
*Huh? I might actually be able to fall asleep.*
**[14:15] Kazuya**
* I was under quite a bit of*
* pressure, too, I guess.*
**[14:19] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara...*
**[14:20] Kazuya**
* Lit up by the stars and moonlight,*
* she looked almost like a forest elf.*
**[14:26] Kazuya**
*Was I able to do it?*
**[14:29] Kazuya**
*Did I help her out a little?*
**[14:33] Kazuya**
*Did I... help...*
**[15:11] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
...someone will surely show up
**[15:14] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
and be your pillar of support!
**[15:18] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Let's make a movie together!
**[15:30] Chizuru**
*This sucks so much.*
**[15:34] Chizuru**
*Why am I the one having trouble falling asleep?*
***SIGN*** Please
remove
slippers
before
the
matted
section.
**[16:08] Chizuru**
Nothing beats a morning bath.
**[16:14] Kazuya**
*Man, I slept like a log all through the night.*
**[16:18] Kazuya**
*And Mizuhara was gone when I woke up.*
***SIGN*** A bath?
***SIGN*** My night with
Mizuhara felt like it
lasted a whole minute...
**[16:21] Kazuya**
*That was quite the letdown.*
**[16:24] Kazuya**
*Of course it was! We were here to shoot!*
**[16:27] Chizuru**
Thank you very much.
**[16:29] Staff**
Traveling as a couple? Must be nice.
**[16:33] Staff**
Please do visit again.
***SIGN*** Couple...
***SIGN*** Basically have the bus to ourselves
***SIGN*** Ba-dump Ba-dump
**[16:42] Kazuya**
*We're like some student couple taking the bus!*
***SIGN*** Like we're going
to school together
**[16:46] Kazuya**
* Anyway, Mizuhara's fashion*
* doesn't get mornings off, huh?*
**[16:50] Kazuya**
* Refreshing morning highlands,*
* and an ultra-pretty girl in a dress?*
***SIGN*** Way too
picturesque
**[16:55] Kazuya**
*What is this, some kinda classic anime?*
***SIGN*** Jolt!!
***SIGN*** No way...
**[16:57] Kazuya**
*Could this be... the famous morning after?!*
***SIGN*** Get your head
outta the clouds
**[17:00] Fish**
Get your head outta the clouds.
**[17:02] Kazuya**
That hotel ruled, huh?
**[17:04] Kazuya**
The food was great, and did you see
that view from the open-air bath?!
***SIGN*** Small talk
**[17:08] Kazuya**
Wasn't it incredible?
**[17:09] Chizuru**
Yeah. It might be the ideal place
to bring your real girlfriend.
**[17:14] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[17:15] Kazuya**
Hah, no kidding!
**[17:19] Kazuya**
*Wait, is what that lady said bothering her?*
**[17:23] Chizuru**
How are things with Ruka-chan?
**[17:26] Chizuru**
You two doing well?
**[17:27] Chizuru**
I may have thrown a wrench in the works,
**[17:31] Chizuru**
but as long as I'm your "girlfriend,"
**[17:33] Chizuru**
I won't forget my goal of getting you one.
**[17:37] Chizuru**
Everyone needs time to stop
and sort out their feelings.
**[17:40] Chizuru**
Your trial period seems to be going great,
**[17:43] Chizuru**
and Granny Nagomi has
taken a liking to her, right?
**[17:47] Kazuya**
*I prefer you, though.*
**[17:51] Kazuya**
Yeah, she's a great girl.
**[17:53] Kazuya**
Just the fact that she says she likes
a guy like me makes her an angel.
**[17:58] Kazuya**
She even helped out with the movie.
**[18:02] Kazuya**
But I've decided not to lie to my folks anymore.
**[18:07] Kazuya**
The next "girlfriend" I introduce to them
**[18:08] Kazuya**
will be one I love from the bottom of my heart.
**[18:13] Chizuru**
What about Mami-san?
**[18:16] Kazuya**
Honestly, I don't know myself.
I haven't even heard from her in ages.
**[18:22] Kazuya**
Given how pretty she is, she's probably
gotten herself another guy already.
**[18:27] Kazuya**
And I do want her to be happy, so...
**[18:32] Chizuru**
This won't be easy, huh?
**[18:34] Kazuya**
Nope.
***SIGN*** My apologies
**[18:36] Kazuya**
*She's been worried about me, huh?*
**[18:40] Kazuya**
* Not like she didn't have her hands*
* full with her acting stuff already.*
**[18:44] Kazuya**
*Anyway, the movie project is over now.*
**[18:47] Kazuya**
* Tabuse-san's team will*
* handle the editing process.*
**[18:50] Kazuya**
* I won't be seeing Mizuhara*
* as frequently anymore.*
**[18:53] Kazuya**
*It's sad... but this was lots of fun.*
**[18:58] Kazuya**
* Sharing a common vision with*
* Mizuhara and everyone else,*
***SIGN*** Please
take one
***SIGN*** Please back
our project
**[19:01] Kazuya**
*working toward the same goal...*
**[19:03] Kazuya**
* I don't know if I'll ever throw myself into*
* something like I did with this movie.*
**[19:10] Kazuya**
* I'm so happy I got to have such*
* a fulfilling period in my life.*
**[19:16] Kazuya**
Thank you, Mizuhara.
**[19:18] Kazuya**
I'm really glad I got to
make this movie with you.
***SIGN*** Flinch
***SIGN*** Droop
***SIGN*** Freeze
**[19:33] Kazuya**
*Whoa! Wait, wait! What's going on?!*
***SIGN*** Tremble
***SIGN*** Slam Slam
***SIGN*** Mental Kazuya
***SIGN*** Shake Shake
**[19:40] Kazuya**
*This is bad!*
**[19:41] Kazuya**
*My heart's about to explode!*
**[19:44] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's so light.*
**[19:46] Kazuya**
*She must be exhausted.*
**[19:48] Kazuya**
* She's been carrying the weight of her*
* grandpa, her grandma, and her own dreams...*
**[19:54] Kazuya**
*All on these tiny shoulders...*
**[19:58] Kazuya**
*I love you, Mizuhara.*
**[19:59] Kazuya**
Control yourself... Control yourself...
**[20:01] Kazuya**
*I love you!*
**[20:09] Pa**
*We have arrived at Iiyama Station.*
***SIGN*** Jump
**[20:12] Kazuya**
We're here!
**[20:14] Chizuru**
What, already?
**[20:16] Chizuru**
Sorry, I fell asleep.
***SIGN*** Not
busted...!!
***SIGN*** Still in
La-La Land
**[20:21] Chizuru**
It gets hotter when you
descend the mountain, huh?
***SIGN*** Fan
Fan
***SIGN*** Ahaha... That
spectacular view
looks dyed in
pink now...
**[20:26] Kazuya**
*A great trip, all said and done.*
**[20:29] Ruka**
Found you!
**[20:31] Ruka**
You two think you can just come home
the morning after and call it good?!
**[20:35] Ruka**
You leave your girlfriend back
home and do this? How nasty!
**[20:38] Chizuru**
R-Ruka-chan?
**[20:40] Kazuya**
What are you doing here?
**[20:41] Ruka**
Something sounded off
during our call yesterday,
**[20:43] Ruka**
so I questioned Yaemori-san,
and she spilled the truth!
**[20:46] Kazuya**
So you came all the way to Iiyama?!
**[20:48] Ruka**
Oh, you think you can wear a white dress now?
**[20:50] Ruka**
You thot!
**[20:52] Chizuru**
E-Excuse me?!
***SIGN*** Stare
**[20:54] Chizuru**
What are you doing?
***SIGN*** Stare
**[20:56] Ruka**
Where are the hickeys?!
**[20:57] Chizuru**
Nowhere!
**[20:58] Kazuya**
You've got it all wrong, Ruka-chan!
***SIGN*** I'm your girlfriend!!
**[21:00] Kazuya**
We were set up!
**[21:01] Ruka**
Kazuya-kun, you're staying
another night with me, okay?!
**[21:05] Kazuya**
What? Not happening!
**[21:07] Ruka**
It *is* happening!
**[21:08] Ruka**
We'll do everything you did
with Chizuru-san, times 100!
**[21:11] Kazuya**
Again, we did nothing!
**[21:13] Ruka**
A likely story!
**[21:14] Ruka**
You two are a grown man and woman!
**[21:16] Kazuya**
Seriously, we just came here to shoot!
**[21:19] Kazuya**
You tell her, too, Mizuhara!
**[21:21] Chizuru**
I need the restroom.
**[21:23] Kazuya**
Mizuhara?!
**[21:37] Kazuya**
C-Calm down, Ruka-chan.
**[21:40] Kazuya**
I can't do another night.
**[21:41] Ruka**
But why?!
**[21:42] Ruka**
After you stayed in the same
room with Chizuru-san?!
***SIGN*** Your answer,
happy-go-lucky
Kazuya-kun?!
**[21:44] Ruka**
Have you forgotten who your girlfriend is?!
**[21:47] Kazuya**
It's you! It's you, Ruka-chan!
***SIGN*** On a trial basis, but...
**[21:49] Kazuya**
This was all a setup by Yaemori-san!
**[21:52] Kazuya**
We're out of funds, too.
And I've got plans this evening!
**[21:59] Ruka**
Then make me a promise.
**[22:02] Ruka**
On August 26th,
**[22:04] Ruka**
my birthday, you'll give me anything I desire.
**[22:11] Kazuya**
Anything?
# E31 - Kazuya and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G31UXWK2Z/kazuya-and-girlfriend)
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**[00:01] Kazuya**
*It was August 26.*
**[00:03] Kazuya**
* I'd handed over the footage to the film club*
* and was awaiting the movie's completion.*
**[00:05] Kazuya**
Yeah. Uh, it's scheduled to
be completed in September...
**[00:09] Kazuya**
So September 30 would be perfect...
***SIGN*** In September!
***SIGN*** Edit -> Film Club
***SIGN*** Arrange for
screening
**[00:14] Kazuya**
Okay, that's done.
**[00:18] Kazuya**
Yes?
**[00:22] Ruka**
Happy birthday!
**[00:24] Kazuya**
Oh, Ruka-chan. You can't do that by the door...
**[00:28] Ruka**
It's fine. These ones don't leave a mess.
**[00:31] Kazuya**
I mean the noise!
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** ing
**[00:32] Ruka**
It's my first birthday since we started dating!
**[00:35] Ruka**
You'll make it a memorable one
like you promised, right?
**[00:38] Kazuya**
Yeah, well, you did ask in advance...
**[00:40] Ruka**
Yay!
**[00:41] Kazuya**
Hey, who said you could come in?!
***SIGN*** That's my
Kazuya-kun
**[00:43] Ruka**
What's the problem? I *am* your girlfriend.
**[00:47] Kazuya**
*Always the loose cannon.*
**[00:50] Ruka**
Now to get ready!
**[00:53] Kazuya**
Wait, ready for what?!
**[00:55] Ruka**
Swim. Suit. Time!
**[00:58] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[00:59] Kazuya**
What?!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Kazuya and Girlfriend"
**[02:39] Kazuya**
*Goddamn!*
**[02:40] Kazuya**
* I mean, I did say I'd go along*
* with her to an extent,*
**[02:43] Kazuya**
*but we're starting with the pool?*
***SIGN*** Already in check by the first move!
**[02:47] (Flashback) Ruka**
...you'll give me anything I desire.
**[02:51] Kazuya**
*What does she want so badly, anyway?*
**[02:56] Kazuya**
*Another kiss?*
**[02:58] Kazuya**
*Or maybe....*
***SIGN*** A
a
a
a
a
a
a
**[02:59] Kazuya**
*More than that?*
***SIGN*** Stiffen
**[03:02] Kazuya**
*Not happening!*
**[03:04] Kazuya**
*Birthday or not, there are lines I can't cross!*
***SIGN*** What am I
even imagining?!
**[03:09] Kazuya**
* But hey, she was actually*
* a big help with the movie,*
**[03:13] Kazuya**
*and she had to miss out on the trip.*
**[03:16] Kazuya**
* I can't keep shooting all her*
* requests down forever.*
**[03:19] Ruka**
I'm here.
**[03:27] Ruka**
What do you think?
***SIGN*** Defensive
Formation
**[03:33] Kazuya**
*Gah!*
**[03:34] Kazuya**
Y-You look great!
**[03:36] Ruka**
Really? I'm so glad!
***SIGN*** Close to
hyperventilating
**[03:40] Ruka**
You okay?
**[03:43] Ruka**
I didn't know what kind of
swimsuit you preferred.
**[03:44] Kazuya**
*I'm not the least bit okay.*
**[03:47] Ruka**
It was my first time buying a bikini and all...
**[03:50] Kazuya**
*My nerves are about to fry!*
**[03:53] Kazuya**
*I can't. I can't look at Ruka-chan straight!*
**[03:53] Ruka**
A friend of mine came here before and
let me know there was a really pretty pool!
**[03:56] Kazuya**
*Her youthful fair skin...*
**[03:59] Kazuya**
*Her slender yet mature figure!*
**[04:02] Ruka**
So I wanted to come check it out!
**[04:02] Kazuya**
*I can tell!*
**[04:04] Kazuya**
* There are other women here, but all the*
* dudes have their eyes fixed on Ruka-chan!*
**[04:09] Kazuya**
*Her? Girlfriend?*
***SIGN*** On a trial basis, but...
**[04:11] Kazuya**
*She's my girlfriend?*
**[04:16] Ruka**
Yay, this feels so great!
**[04:19] Guys**
Look at her.
**[04:20] Guys**
She's so cute!
**[04:22] Guys**
We should try picking her up
if she's here by herself.
**[04:24] Kazuya**
*Seriously...*
**[04:26] Kazuya**
*What does she even see in me?*
**[04:31] Kazuya**
Sorry, bathroom break.
**[04:40] Ruka**
* Today's my birthday, and a great*
* opportunity to bring us closer.*
**[04:44] Ruka**
* I'm gonna make Kazuya-kun's*
* heart race for sure!*
**[04:52] Kazuya**
*I'm glad Ruka-chan's having fun,*
**[04:55] Kazuya**
*but what could she want?*
**[05:00] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan?
**[05:01] Kazuya**
What's up? Done with the pool already?
**[05:04] Ruka**
Help me out.
**[05:07] Ruka**
Put sunscreen on my back.
**[05:11] Kazuya**
Me? Why?!
**[05:13] Ruka**
It's what a boyfriend is supposed to do.
**[05:15] Ruka**
Or...
**[05:16] Ruka**
Do you not want to?
**[05:18] Kazuya**
Nah, it's not that...
**[05:21] Kazuya**
*Put sunscreen on her?*
**[05:23] Kazuya**
*This is just like in anime and manga!*
***SIGN*** An extremely
lewd sitch!!
**[05:27] Kazuya**
* But like she said,*
* it's perfectly normal among couples,*
**[05:30] Kazuya**
*so I have no reason to refuse!*
**[05:37] Kazuya**
*I'm not* touching *her.
I'm just applying this cream.*
***SIGN*** A just cause
***SIGN*** ba-dump
***SIGN*** ba-dump
**[05:43] Kazuya**
H-Here I go. Ready?
***SIGN*** A virgin's unneeded question
**[05:45] Ruka**
Anytime.
**[05:53] Kazuya**
I can't! I can't do this if you're gonna squeal!
**[05:55] Ruka**
Sorry, it was just a little cold.
**[05:59] Kazuya**
*I'm gonna die!*
**[06:01] Kazuya**
*Death by moe!*
**[06:03] Ruka**
Don't miss the areas under the straps.
**[06:03] Kazuya**
*This is too lewd for me.*
**[06:06] Kazuya**
*Her back is stiffer than I expected.*
**[06:10] Kazuya**
* But thanks to that, I can feel*
* her bones and her warmth...*
**[06:14] Kazuya**
*And now I'm at full chub!*
**[06:17] Chizuru**
Oh, Ruka-chan got you hard?
Good for you, you horny dog.
**[06:21] Chizuru**
Stay away from me forever.
**[06:22] Kazuya**
I'm sorry, Mizuhara!
***SIGN*** TKO!!
**[06:27] Kazuya**
*Get this over with and dive into the pool!*
**[06:29] Kazuya**
Okay, all done.
**[06:31] Ruka**
Wait, wait.
**[06:36] Ruka**
Now do the legs.
**[06:38] Kazuya**
Excuse me? Can't you do that yourself?
**[06:41] Ruka**
I can.
**[06:42] Kazuya**
Uh, what?
**[06:44] Ruka**
Do you not want to?
**[06:46] Kazuya**
No, it's not that, but...
**[06:50] Kazuya**
*Her legs... Ruka-chan's legs!*
**[06:52] Kazuya**
*If I touch 'em, I'm gonna explode!*
***SIGN*** Squish
**[07:05] Kazuya**
*So soft!*
**[07:07] Kazuya**
*What is with this texture? It's girly to a T!*
**[07:10] Kazuya**
* Her skin is firm, but beyond the*
* surface it's all squish, no muscle!*
**[07:16] Kazuya**
*I'm totally feeling her up!*
***SIGN*** Aaaaaaa
**[07:19] Kazuya**
* So much for a just cause!*
* I'm just feeling her up!*
***SIGN*** Still applying
that cream,
though
**[07:22] Kazuya**
* What constitutes "legs," anyway?*
* What areas do I have to cover?*
**[07:26] Kazuya**
*What about the thighs? Do I go all the way up?*
**[07:29] Kazuya**
* I mean, I know Ruka-chan*
* wouldn't get mad at me...*
**[07:33] Kazuya**
*I can do it...*
**[07:36] Kazuya**
*I can keep going...*
**[07:39] Kazuya**
*I can go where no Kazuya has gone before!*
**[07:46] Kazuya**
Oh, looks like we're out of cream.
**[07:49] Kazuya**
I'm gonna hit the pool.
***SIGN*** She didn't
notice my
stiffy, right?
**[07:56] Kazuya**
What is even happening in my life right now?
**[08:06] Ruka**
*I may have tried a little too hard.*
***SIGN*** Heart Rate
***SIGN*** Range
**[08:16] Ruka**
* I hope Kazuya-kun's heart was*
* racing as much as mine was.*
**[08:26] Ruka**
Wow!
**[08:28] Ruka**
Thanks, Kazuya-kun!
**[08:30] Ruka**
Yum!
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 140 0 l 140 160 l 0 160
***SIGN*** Today's Bill
Garden Pool
Entrance Fee
6,000 yen x2
+Lunch 1,400 yen x2
+Soft Serve 600 yen
=15,400 yen
**[08:34] Ruka**
Here, have a bite.
**[08:39] Ruka**
So, how is it?
**[08:41] Kazuya**
Yummy.
**[08:42] Ruka**
I know, right?
**[08:43] Ruka**
It looks great and tastes even better!
***SIGN*** I'm glad
**[08:48] Kazuya**
*I guess I could live with an indirect kiss...*
***SIGN***
***SIGN*** Potato Salad
***SIGN*** Beef Stew
**[08:56] Ruka**
I've never had a hotel buffet before!
I'm so moved!
**[09:01] Ruka**
I feel so loved.
***SIGN*** I'm being treated so well.
**[09:04] Kazuya**
I... I'm glad you're so excited.
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 140 0 l 140 210 l 0 210
***SIGN*** Today's Bill
15,400 yen
+ 5,500 yen x2
=26,400 yen
**[09:06] Ruka**
Oh, right.
**[09:08] Ruka**
I'll take it now.
**[09:10] Kazuya**
You'll take what?
**[09:11] Kazuya**
*Not money, right?*
***SIGN*** Rental GF
PTSD
**[09:13] Ruka**
My gift. I figured it was about time.
***SIGN*** The birthday date
is coming to an end
**[09:16] Kazuya**
Huh? I didn't get you one.
**[09:21] Ruka**
You jerk!
**[09:21] Kazuya**
Ow, ow!
**[09:23] Ruka**
Why?!
**[09:24] Ruka**
It's your girlfriend's first birthday
since you started dating!
**[09:26] Ruka**
Who in their right mind
would come empty-handed?!
**[09:29] Kazuya**
* But giving you a gift would only*
* give you the wrong idea...*
**[09:33] Ruka**
What am I supposed to tell my friends?!
***SIGN*** My BF believes in
"for the exposure"!
**[09:36] Kazuya**
You told your friends about this?!
***SIGN*** What does that
even mean?!
**[09:38] Ruka**
I've lost all appetite now.
**[09:40] Kazuya**
The food'll go cold...
**[09:44] Ruka**
Screw it! I'm gonna stuff my face!
***SIGN*** Your girlfriend's gonna gain weight!
Serves you right!
**[09:46] Kazuya**
Hey, wait, that's my plate!
***SIGN*** Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
***SIGN*** Edogawa Seaside Park
**[09:53] Ruka**
Wow, it's so pretty!
**[09:55] Ruka**
And the sea breeze feels great!
**[09:59] Kazuya**
*Now the ocean?*
**[10:00] Kazuya**
* We're going through the*
* full course of date spots.*
**[10:06] Kazuya**
*I've thought about this before,*
**[10:08] Kazuya**
* but the seaside at night is so full*
* of couples, it's kinda scandalous.*
**[10:13] Kazuya**
Did you plan for this?
**[10:15] Ruka**
Wh-Whatever could you mean?!
**[10:16] Kazuya**
*Is she playing dumb?*
**[10:19] Kazuya**
I knew it!
**[10:20] Kazuya**
*She* was *plotting something!*
**[10:23] (Flashback) Ruka**
You two think you can just come home
the morning after and call it good?!
**[10:27] Kazuya**
* She must really be feeling*
* the pressure due to Mizuhara.*
**[10:32] Kazuya**
Hey, uh, I'm sorry.
**[10:34] Kazuya**
I know we started dating as a trial,
**[10:36] Kazuya**
but I was the one who brought
it all on by lying to people.
**[10:39] Kazuya**
And it was obvious what happened the other
day would trample all over your feelings.
**[10:45] Kazuya**
On top of that, I made you try so hard today.
**[10:48] Kazuya**
When, really, you don't have to go
out of your way for a guy like me.
**[10:55] Kazuya**
Ow! Huh?
**[10:56] Ruka**
I don't see it as going out of my way.
**[11:00] Ruka**
Don't get all condescending on me.
**[11:02] Ruka**
True, I don't completely
trust you and Chizuru-san,
**[11:06] Ruka**
and watching you two does make me worry,
**[11:09] Ruka**
but today's not about that.
**[11:12] Kazuya**
Then why?
**[11:15] Ruka**
It was my dream. Is that not enough?
**[11:19] Ruka**
I'm a girly girl at heart. I do want
the princess treatment on my birthday.
**[11:25] Ruka**
And you're the one for me.
**[11:28] Ruka**
The one and only,
who I've waited to meet all my life.
**[11:31] Ruka**
So what if I think of my first boyfriend
as a prince who'll grant me my wishes?
**[11:37] Ruka**
Is that weird?
**[11:40] Kazuya**
No, it's not.
**[11:41] Ruka**
Right?
**[11:44] Kazuya**
*Damn, she's a total angel.*
**[11:47] Kazuya**
*And I'm a real asshole.*
**[11:49] Kazuya**
* What she's asking for is nothing out*
* of the ordinary for a birthday girl,*
**[11:54] Kazuya**
* and yet I got all conceited,*
* trying to read between the lines.*
**[11:57] Kazuya**
* I've been leading this extremely*
* nice girl on for so long...*
**[12:01] Kazuya**
I still feel bad, though.
**[12:04] Kazuya**
I dragged you into the movie project, too...
**[12:11] Ruka**
Kazuya-kun, do you like the
Yamanote Line or the Chuo Line more?
**[12:16] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[12:17] Kazuya**
*Wait, what? What is she talking about?*
***SIGN*** Chuo Line
***SIGN*** Yamanote Line
**[12:20] Kazuya**
*Has she suddenly lost her mind?*
**[12:22] Kazuya**
The Chuo Line, I guess?
**[12:23] Ruka**
Is that so...
**[12:25] Kazuya**
*That's it?!*
**[12:26] Kazuya**
*Did I give the wrong answer?*
**[12:28] Ruka**
This one time, I wanted to
spend longer on the train,
**[12:32] Ruka**
so I took the Yamanote Line on purpose.
**[12:35] Ruka**
Shinjuku to Tokyo only takes
15 minutes on the Chuo Line,
**[12:39] Ruka**
but I rode the Yamanote Line
for 35 minutes instead.
**[12:43] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan...
**[12:44] Ruka**
I really thought I was doing
something pointless...
**[12:48] Ruka**
Temporarily, at least.
**[12:54] Ruka**
Nishi-Nippori.
**[12:56] Ruka**
In spring, the riverbank to the south there
is full of blooming sakura trees.
**[13:01] Ruka**
I fell in love with Nishi-Nippori right then.
**[13:05] Ruka**
Ever since, I've been taking the Yamanote
Line the long way around in spring.
**[13:09] Kazuya**
Ruka-chan...
**[13:10] Ruka**
It may seem pointless at first,
**[13:12] Ruka**
but taking a detour can bring you
wonderful new encounters and experiences.
**[13:17] Ruka**
I felt the same way about the movie, too.
**[13:20] Ruka**
"Why am I even doing this," I thought.
**[13:22] Ruka**
I did sympathize with
Chizuru-san and her grandma,
**[13:26] Ruka**
but my main motive was to
not leave the two of you alone.
**[13:30] Ruka**
But then, the filming started.
**[13:31] Ruka**
I saw the staff,
**[13:33] Ruka**
you,
**[13:34] Ruka**
and Chizuru-san all working so hard...
**[13:38] Ruka**
And it made my heart race, too.
**[13:43] Ruka**
So please don't apologize.
**[13:46] Ruka**
I, Sarashina Ruka,
had an amazing time helping out!
**[13:50] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan!*
**[13:52] Ruka**
Let's go. Your pants are gonna get dirty.
**[13:56] Kazuya**
* So in the end, Ruka-chan wasn't trying*
* to compete with Mizuhara today,*
**[14:01] Kazuya**
*and she did have fun shooting the movie.*
**[14:04] Kazuya**
* She must be a more pure-hearted*
* girl than I ever thought.*
**[14:09] Kazuya**
* Who could've ever imagined that*
* my life would come to this?*
***SIGN*** This girl is my girlfriend?
I don't deserve her.
**[14:20] Ruka**
Hey, can we hold hands?
**[14:22] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah, sure.
**[14:28] Kazuya**
*This is bad!*
**[14:29] Kazuya**
* After seeing her act so cute earlier,*
* my imagination is gonna go berserk!*
**[14:34] Kazuya**
*Ruka-chan's being so sweet today.*
**[14:37] Kazuya**
* She's not her usual wild self, just your*
* everyday girl who happens to be super pretty!*
**[14:42] Kazuya**
*I really want to hold her tight!*
**[14:45] Guy**
Here. For our first anniversary.
**[14:47] Girl**
Really? Thank you!
**[14:53] Kazuya**
Huh? What's wrong, Ruka-chan?
**[14:56] Ruka**
On second thought,
I really do want a gift, too.
**[14:59] Kazuya**
R-Right? I get it! I'm so sorry!
**[15:02] Kazuya**
But I didn't get you anything.
**[15:04] Kazuya**
*I sound like a huge jerk, even to myself.*
**[15:06] Ruka**
I'm not asking for anything material.
Just permission.
**[15:10] Kazuya**
*P-Permission? Does that mean what I think...*
**[15:13] Ruka**
You never bring it up, so I...
**[15:17] Kazuya**
Wait, timeout!
**[15:18] Kazuya**
Wait!
**[15:18] Ruka**
I've been holding back forever.
**[15:20] Kazuya**
*If she comes at me now, I can't refuse!*
***SIGN*** Holding back?
Sounds lewd!
**[15:24] Ruka**
Kazuya-kun...
**[15:25] Ruka**
May I call you "Kazuya" from now on?
**[15:30] Kazuya**
*Huh?*
***SIGN*** We're not talking
about kissing?
**[15:31] Kazuya**
K... Kazuya?
**[15:34] Kazuya**
B-But why?
**[15:35] Ruka**
I've always dreamed of being a couple
who speak casually to each other.
***SIGN*** Is that so bad?
**[15:39] Ruka**
All my friends at school do it, too.
***SIGN*** With their
boyfriends
**[15:43] Kazuya**
* Yeah, addressing each other*
* casually is super couple-like,*
**[15:47] Kazuya**
*but we're still in a trial period...*
***SIGN*** Is this...
really okay?
**[15:50] Kazuya**
*Eh, what's in a name?*
**[15:53] Kazuya**
Sure, that's fine.
**[15:55] Ruka**
Y-You mean it?!
**[15:56] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah, no point overthinking
what we call each other.
**[16:03] Ruka**
Kazuya!
**[16:04] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[16:08] Ruka**
Kazuya!
**[16:09] Kazuya**
Wh-What is it?
**[16:12] Ruka**
Kazuya!
**[16:18] Kazuya**
It's late, so I'll walk you home.
**[16:20] Ruka**
Thanks, Kazuya.
**[16:22] Kazuya**
Did you always use my name so frequently?
**[16:24] Ruka**
What do you mean, Kazuya?
**[16:26] Kazuya**
Oh, well, no biggie.
**[16:28] Ruka**
Don't worry about it, Kazuya!
**[16:30] Ruka**
Now I've taken the lead over Chizuru-san!
**[16:32] Kazuya**
Yo.
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
***SIGN*** Internal Medicine
Ichinose Sayuri-sama
Supervising Doctor: Zaizen Goro
Supervising Nurse: Satomi Shuji
Patient ID: 355847621
**[16:47] Chizuru**
Here, birthday present for you.
**[16:49] Sayuri**
Wow, new hospital pajamas!
**[16:52] Chizuru**
Apparently, lavender is the lucky
color for 77-year-olds right now.
**[16:56] Sayuri**
You have such great fashion taste.
I really appreciate it.
***SIGN*** Smells
great
**[17:00] Sayuri**
That's my dear granddaughter.
**[17:02] Chizuru**
It's part of the job.
**[17:04] Chizuru**
Should you be up right now?
**[17:06] Chizuru**
You seemed to be in so much pain last weekend.
**[17:08] Sayuri**
Don't dig up the distant past.
**[17:11] Chizuru**
Um, it was three days ago?
**[17:13] Sayuri**
That's the distant past.
**[17:15] Chizuru**
I hope I can be like you when I'm 77.
**[17:19] Chizuru**
The skies really cleared up, huh?
**[17:21] Chizuru**
The forecast said there was
a 70% chance of rain.
**[17:24] Sayuri**
I'm blessed by the weather gods, you see.
**[17:26] Chizuru**
This again?
**[17:28] Sayuri**
Don't shoot the messenger.
The facts are the facts.
**[17:30] Sayuri**
It was pouring the day you were born, too.
**[17:33] Sayuri**
The thunder was just roaring!
And the *lightning*!
**[17:35] Sayuri**
But it all stopped when I reached the hospital!
**[17:38] Chizuru**
Stop talking about that. It's depressing.
***SIGN*** Birthday downpour
**[17:40] Sayuri**
It's tough being an actress loved by the rain.
**[17:44] Chizuru**
I'll become one who looks great in the rain.
**[17:46] Sayuri**
The rain gods loved Kasumi, too.
**[17:48] Sayuri**
It rained on all her important days—entrance
exams, coming-of-age ceremony, wedding.
**[17:53] Sayuri**
Katsuhito-san would have to drive her,
and she'd look up at the sky and frown.
**[17:58] Sayuri**
She was like you in a lot of ways:
pretty, considerate, and fashionable.
**[18:05] Sayuri**
But she put me, her own mother,
through the pain of having to see her funeral.
**[18:13] Chizuru**
Rest assured, I'll live longer than you.
**[18:17] Sayuri**
Oh, you're talking impossible dreams now?
**[18:20] Sayuri**
Whose influence is it?
***SIGN*** Always with the comebacks...
**[18:23] Chizuru**
Right back at you.
**[18:24] Chizuru**
Get some rest.
**[18:33] Chizuru**
S-Sumi-chan?!
**[18:37] Chizuru**
What? You helped hand out flyers?!
**[18:40] Chizuru**
And you saw me walk into the hospital
and decided to visit my grandma?
***SIGN*** That's so like you.
**[18:45] Chizuru**
He never mentioned this to me!
***SIGN*** We've caused so much trouble
to so many people...
***SIGN*** I saw that the crowdfunding project hit
its goal. How's the movie coming along?
***SIGN*** I've been wondering
**[18:51] Chizuru**
Oh, good. Shooting wrapped up the other day.
**[18:55] Chizuru**
We also have a date for the screening.
**[18:57] Chizuru**
It's being edited now.
**[19:01] Chizuru**
Yeah. Thanks, Sumi-chan.
**[19:07] Chizuru**
Oh, we're doing this again? Yeah, thanks.
***SIGN*** Kazuya-kun
was giving it his all.
***SIGN*** He wanted so badly
to do something to help you
and your grandmother.
***SIGN*** Even after starting the crowdfunding
project, he got so close to
giving up so many times...
***SIGN*** But he got back
on his feet each time,
all for you.
***SIGN*** You two couldn't have done this without each other.
***SIGN*** Without your desire
***SIGN*** and his support.
***SIGN*** You did this together!
**[19:33] Sumi**
Congrats!
**[19:36] Chizuru**
Yeah.
**[19:37] Chizuru**
Thanks, Sumi-chan.
**[19:41] Chizuru**
Um, this is Sakurasawa Sumi-chan, my friend.
***SIGN*** Creak
***SIGN*** Crack
**[19:45] Chizuru**
She's here to see you.
**[19:47] Sayuri**
My, what a lovely girl.
**[19:49] Sayuri**
Your friend from college?
***SIGN*** She's so pretty
**[19:51] Chizuru**
S-Something like that!
**[19:52] Chizuru**
Flowers for you. From Sumi-chan.
**[19:54] Sayuri**
How sweet. Thank you.
**[19:59] Sumi**
See you.
**[20:00] Chizuru**
Yeah, see you!
**[20:06] Sayuri**
It's so strange.
**[20:09] Sayuri**
Your overly serious and unapproachable nature
used to be part of what made you special.
**[20:12] Sayuri**
But since you started dating Kazuya-kun,
**[20:14] Sayuri**
there are suddenly a lot
more people in your life.
**[20:18] Chizuru**
It's not like that. And don't make me
sound like some kind of loner.
**[20:22] Sayuri**
What, are you not?
**[20:23] Chizuru**
I'm just busy! I have friends, okay?!
**[20:26] Sayuri**
You're making your movie in
a big group, too. Sounds like fun.
**[20:30] Chizuru**
So, about that...
**[20:33] Sayuri**
Screening?!
**[20:35] Sayuri**
Of course I'll go!
**[20:36] Sayuri**
It's nearly complete, huh? I can't wait!
***SIGN*** I'll get permission
to go out
**[20:39] Chizuru**
Yeah.
**[20:40] Sayuri**
So you finished shooting, then.
**[20:42] Sayuri**
Kazuya-kun must've worked so hard.
**[20:44] Chizuru**
Of course he did. He's the producer.
**[20:47] Chizuru**
If he couldn't complete it after dragging
so many people in, it'd be a disaster.
**[20:51] Sayuri**
Do you really think so? I believe he
must've put his heart and soul into it.
**[20:56] Chizuru**
That's because you didn't see what went on!
**[20:58] Chizuru**
Like, he didn't even understand
how cameras worked at first!
**[21:02] Chizuru**
We had no semblance of a script,
and yet he insisted he could get it done.
**[21:08] Chizuru**
He couldn't even get permission for
the crowdfunding project initially,
**[21:11] Chizuru**
and had to make so many revisions,
he wasn't even eating right for a while.
**[21:15] Chizuru**
It was so bad,
he could've collapsed at any time.
**[21:18] Chizuru**
And later, I don't know if we could've gotten
anywhere without our neighbor's help.
**[21:22] Chizuru**
He's just too reckless,
with no foresight or risk assessment skills!
**[21:25] Chizuru**
Listen to this! When filming paused
because of a noisy cicada,
**[21:29] Chizuru**
he fell off a bridge trying to chase it off!
**[21:31] Chizuru**
It was, like, five meters high!
**[21:33] Chizuru**
Good thing there was a river below,
**[21:35] Chizuru**
because he could've gotten
seriously hurt otherwise!
**[21:38] Chizuru**
And then he was dripping wet and
had the whole crew worried about him.
**[21:41] Chizuru**
He had to change, but we only
had women's clothing on set.
**[21:45] Chizuru**
In the end, he had to
crossdress all the way home!
**[21:53] Sayuri**
Chizuru.
**[21:55] Sayuri**
Do you know when true love begins?
**[21:58] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[22:00] Sayuri**
It's when you're having the time
of your life talking about them.
**[22:10] Chizuru**
It's not like that.
***SIGN*** CAMPFIRE Backers List
# E32 - Family and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GPWUKZNXZ/family-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Potato Chaps
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Family and Girlfriend"
**[01:38] Mini**
We're having a party to celebrate
your loss of virginity!
**[01:41] Kazuya**
Wha?
***SIGN*** What is this woman
talking about right
outside my door?
**[01:43] Mini**
Oh, come on, don't be shy.
**[01:45] Mini**
Popping your cherry is a monumental event!
A new birth for a man!
***SIGN*** This stuff's heavy,
so can I come in?
Happy birthday!
**[01:48] Mini**
You're a baby again, Master.
***SIGN*** Godlike Character Designs
***SIGN*** Who's a
good baby?
**[01:49] Kazuya**
No patting!
**[01:51] Mini**
You picked one hell of a gal
for your first, though.
**[01:54] Mini**
Once you go Mizuhara-san, other women
might as well not exist anymore.
***SIGN*** I worry about
your future sex life
**[01:59] Kazuya**
O-Oh...
**[02:01] Mini**
I really wanted to celebrate right away,
but I had to go on a trip, too.
***SIGN*** With friends
***SIGN*** Not that I care
**[02:05] Kazuya**
Huh... Really?
**[02:06] Mini**
So, yeah, I'm coming in.
***SIGN*** Gimme the
deets inside
***SIGN*** This stuff's
heavy
**[02:09] Kazuya**
Hold it right there!
**[02:12] Mini**
What?! You didn't sleep with her?!
***SIGN*** Keep it down!
***SIGN*** Ichinose
**[02:16] Kazuya**
*What if Mizuhara hears?!*
**[02:18] Mini**
Are you kidding me?!
**[02:19] Mini**
You stayed in a hotel!
Beside a liberating summer meadow!
**[02:22] Mini**
By yourselves!
**[02:24] Mini**
A man and woman, 21 and 20,
in a hotel with hot springs and yummy food!
**[02:27] Mini**
Spent a night in the same room!
**[02:28] Mini**
What about yukata? Did she wear one?!
**[02:30] Mini**
You were this close to
her in basically undies!
**[02:33] Kazuya**
I-I guess?
**[02:35] Mini**
I don't believe you.
***SIGN*** I have the creeps...
**[02:37] Kazuya**
* This girl has the wrong*
* idea about something!*
***SIGN*** Do you even have
a pair, Master?
**[02:41] Kazuya**
The shoot was more important.
**[02:43] Kazuya**
Besides, Mizuhara had
zero intentions of that sort.
**[02:46] Kazuya**
Oh, and screw you!
***SIGN*** streeetch
***SIGN*** Right, I just
remembered!
**[02:48] Kazuya**
Do you have any idea how much trouble
I had with Ruka-chan after that?!
**[02:51] Mini**
Oh, she gave me two lumps on my
head, too, so we're even there.
***SIGN*** It was like a
manga moment
**[02:55] Kazuya**
Even, my ass!
***SIGN*** You deserved it
**[02:57] Mini**
I just figured she'd give up
if you two did the deed.
***SIGN*** I didn't expect you two
to both be hopeless virgins
**[03:02] Kazuya**
My life isn't for you to control remotely!
**[03:05] Mini**
But I hope you made progress, at least?
**[03:09] Mini**
Wow, you're like an emoji!
***SIGN*** So easy to read
**[03:12] Mini**
I'm glad, because otherwise
it would've been a pointless trip.
**[03:16] Kazuya**
The point was to film!
**[03:17] Mini**
But this is bad news.
***SIGN*** I saw it on
WeTube
**[03:20] Mini**
Most people who spend a night together
and do nothing end up as just friends.
***SIGN*** R-Really?
**[03:26] Mini**
Mizuhara-san's so reserved,
it's actually a pain now.
***SIGN*** What do we do about it?
I guess some would call her
sweet and pure, but...
**[03:33] Chizuru**
Hey, your whispering is freaking me out.
**[03:37] Mini**
Mizuhara-san!
**[03:38] Kazuya**
*M-Mizuhara!*
**[03:40] Chizuru**
You do realize other people live here, right?
***SIGN*** What are you even
talking about?
**[03:43] Chizuru**
And who was it complaining about bothering
the neighbors when we first met?
**[03:46] Kazuya**
I-I'm sorry!
***SIGN*** Why am I
apologizing?
***SIGN*** Staaaaare
***SIGN*** Must've
been rough
(doesn't mean it)
**[03:48] Chizuru**
By the way, I see your flu's cleared up.
**[03:51] Mini**
Y-Yeah, it was nothing!
Easy as taking a goblin's life.
***SIGN*** With Master
**[03:55] Mini**
We were just talking about the movie.
**[03:58] Chizuru**
Huh? Do we have a problem?
**[04:00] Mini**
Absolutely not. It's all smooth sailing.
**[04:02] Chizuru**
I sure hope so.
**[04:04] Chizuru**
Oh, right. The screening's happening
at a cinema in Itabashi, right?
***SIGN*** We'll have a
wheelchair
and all
**[04:07] Chizuru**
I'll grab my grandma and head directly there.
**[04:09] Kazuya**
Okay. We've already sent
word out to the backers.
**[04:13] Kazuya**
Now we just have to send them
the thank-you gifts and the tickets.
**[04:15] Chizuru**
Cool. Please take care of it.
***SIGN*** So hot
**[04:17] Kazuya**
S-Sure.
**[04:19] Kazuya**
* When we're chatting like this,*
* it's like we're on the same team.*
**[04:23] Kazuya**
*It feels kinda nice.*
**[04:26] Ruka**
Ahem.
***SIGN*** Staaare
***SIGN*** Death stare
**[04:30] Ruka**
*Death stare...*
**[04:33] Kazuya**
Wha? Ruka-chan?!
**[04:34] Kazuya**
Wh-What are you doing here?!
**[04:35] Ruka**
I just happened to be nearby.
***SIGN*** Perfectly normal for a
girlfriend to drop by, right?
***SIGN*** Right, perfectly normal!
***SIGN*** Staaare
**[04:41] Kazuya**
* This is bad! You just know*
* it's gonna turn into...*
***SIGN*** You Already Have
Me Thunder!!!
**[04:44] Ruka**
Kazuya-kun, will you die if you're not
surrounded by chicks for one second?!
***SIGN*** There's precedent
(the trip incident) too
**[04:48] Kazuya**
*...that!*
**[04:49] Mini**
I-It's not what you think, Miss Girlfriend.
**[04:51] Mini**
We weren't leaving you out.
We just happened to...
**[04:54] Chizuru**
Yeah, Ruka-chan.
Just bumped into each other.
**[04:56] Ruka**
Oh, don't mind me.
**[04:58] Ruka**
It doesn't bother me one bit.
**[05:01] Ruka**
Feel free to carry on your fun little chat.
**[05:05] Ruka**
Chizuru-san, you're just a rental girlfriend,
**[05:07] Ruka**
and Yaemori-san's just a neighbor.
**[05:10] Ruka**
My boyfriend must feel so good,
surrounded by such pretty girls.
**[05:15] Ruka**
Don't you, Kazuya?
**[05:19] Kazuya**
Ru... Ruka-chan?!
**[05:21] Ruka**
Well, I'm Kazuya's girlfriend.
**[05:25] Ruka**
As long as Kazuya's having fun, I'm good.
***SIGN*** Shake
Shake
***SIGN*** Tremble Tremble
**[05:30] Ruka**
Oh, that said, you're bothering the
neighbors chatting outside like this.
***SIGN*** Shake
Shake
***SIGN*** Tremble Tremble
***SIGN*** Squeeze
**[05:34] Ruka**
So why don't you two run
along back to your rooms?
**[05:37] Ruka**
Shall we go, too, Kazuya?
**[05:41] Ruka**
It's a hot day! Let's take a shower together!
**[05:42] Kazuya**
Ow...
**[05:43] Kazuya**
No shower—ow!
**[05:44] Ruka**
To-ge-ther!
**[05:46] Mini**
Wha...
***SIGN*** Agape...
**[05:48] Mini**
Take off your clothes, Mizuhara-san!
**[05:50] Chizuru**
Why?
**[05:51] Mini**
You gotta make a booty call or something!
***SIGN*** Go on another trip
**[05:54] Chizuru**
But why?!
**[05:56] Chizuru**
What she calls him is up to the two of them.
***SIGN*** I don't know what
you're imagining, but
**[05:58] Chizuru**
They're dating, so it's no big deal.
***SIGN*** So what if she
calls him by name?
**[06:00] Mini**
Yeah, but...
**[06:01] Chizuru**
Almost forgot I was doing laundry.
***SIGN*** Slam
**[06:08] Mini**
Mizuhara-san's like the kind of last boss
that's immune to physical damage.
**[06:14] Chizuru**
*What the heck are they thinking?*
**[06:17] Chizuru**
* It's just a name, but they're*
* making a big deal out of it.*
**[06:21] Chizuru**
*It's normal. Perfectly normal.*
**[06:27] Chizuru**
Kazuya...
**[06:31] Chizuru**
What the hell was that? Am I stupid?!
**[06:35] Ruka**
Kazuya!
**[06:36] Kazuya**
Hey! What do you think you're doing?!
**[06:46] Chizuru**
There he is.
**[06:50] Chizuru**
Good morning.
**[06:50] Kazuya**
Morning.
***SIGN*** You've grown even
more handsome
**[06:51] Sayuri**
Good to see you again, Kazuya-kun.
**[06:54] Kazuya**
I-I'm glad to see you're doing all right!
***SIGN*** Y-You think so?
**[06:56] Chizuru**
Sorry, when I said we were checking
the place out, she insisted on coming.
***SIGN*** She got permission to come out
**[07:00] Kazuya**
Don't be. Can't expect everything
to go right on the day, so it helps.
***SIGN*** Let's just call it
a rehearsal
**[07:04] Sayuri**
I'm so happy I could come. I was so excited.
***SIGN*** I'll leave you two
lovebirds alone later ♥
**[07:07] Sayuri**
Sorry to intrude on your
time together, though.
**[07:11] Kazuya**
I-I don't know about that!
**[07:14] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's as cute as ever.*
***SIGN*** Phones,
modern devices
to help you
avert your eyes
**[07:17] Chizuru**
Here, water.
**[07:17] Kazuya**
* A granddaughter taking*
* good care of her grandma...*
**[07:18] Sayuri**
Thanks.
***SIGN*** It's like some
kinda movie plot
**[07:20] Kazuya**
*She sure shines in the role!*
**[07:24] Chizuru**
What, aren't you coming?
**[07:25] Kazuya**
Huh? Oh, yeah, gimme a sec!
**[07:28] Sayuri**
Wow, is this the screen?!
**[07:32] Staff**
It has 200 seats in total,
**[07:33] Staff**
and is the third-largest
screen in our cinema.
**[07:36] Kazuya**
The place will be packed
with backers on the day.
**[07:41] Kazuya**
Sayuri-san can stay in her wheelchair
**[07:44] Kazuya**
and watch the movie
together with Chizuru-san.
**[07:47] Kazuya**
We'll make arrangements to allow for that.
**[07:49] Chizuru**
I see. Thanks.
**[07:51] Kazuya**
We can't play the movie right now,
**[07:53] Kazuya**
but the editing is coming along smoothly
and will be completed by the 30th.
***SIGN*** Shake Shake
**[07:58] Chizuru**
Grandma?!
**[07:59] Sayuri**
Wow! I mean, 200 people?!
**[08:03] Sayuri**
You'll be on that massive screen,
and all eyes will be on you!
***SIGN*** Why aren't you
getting hyped?!
**[08:07] Chizuru**
That's kinda what movies are.
**[08:10] Sayuri**
So cynical.
**[08:12] Sayuri**
But I really can't wait.
**[08:14] Sayuri**
I want to see how spectacular
you'll look on that screen.
**[08:18] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[08:20] Chizuru**
Hey, Grandma!
**[08:21] Sayuri**
What?
**[08:22] Sayuri**
Oh, dearie me.
**[08:24] Chizuru**
Here, a hanky.
**[08:26] Sayuri**
It almost felt like you
were up there already.
**[08:32] Sayuri**
It's so strange. I feel like
I've already watched the movie.
**[08:37] Chizuru**
So overblown. I'm going to the restroom.
**[08:40] Kazuya**
Okay.
**[08:56] Sayuri**
Thank you, Kazuya-kun.
**[09:00] Sayuri**
I wouldn't have gotten to see Chizuru
on the screen if not for you.
**[09:05] Sayuri**
You have my utmost gratitude.
**[09:08] Sayuri**
Both Chizuru and I are truly blessed
to have you as part of our lives.
**[09:14] Kazuya**
*Sayuri-san...*
**[09:16] Kazuya**
* We've been lying to such a*
* lovely person for so long...*
**[09:20] Sayuri**
I need to find a way to pay you back.
**[09:23] Kazuya**
Oh, you don't have to.
**[09:24] Sayuri**
Don't say that! I'd feel terrible!
***SIGN*** You've done
so much for us.
**[09:27] Sayuri**
I'll make sure she shows you
a good time in kind, as well.
***SIGN*** A good
time...?
**[09:32] Kazuya**
* I'm happy just being by*
* Mizuhara's side, though.*
**[09:37] Kazuya**
Chizuru-san will always be out of my league.
**[09:42] Kazuya**
I don't know why she hangs
around a guy like me...
**[09:45] Kazuya**
Why she's... dating me.
**[09:48] Kazuya**
It makes absolutely no sense.
**[09:50] Kazuya**
I'd totally understand if she grew sick
of me at any time, even tomorrow.
**[09:54] Sayuri**
Kazuya-kun...
**[09:56] Sayuri**
You're wrong! You two are a perfect match!
***SIGN*** Made for each other!
***SIGN*** Maybe we are
**[09:59] Kazuya**
Y-You think so?
**[10:02] Kazuya**
But lately, I've made my peace with it.
**[10:07] Kazuya**
In my eyes, she's a prodigy.
**[10:10] Kazuya**
And she works incredibly hard on top of that.
**[10:14] Kazuya**
Getting to be a part of her dream like this...
**[10:16] Kazuya**
It's the first time in my life I've ever
felt like I've achieved something.
**[10:22] Kazuya**
A world where she doesn't get everything
she ever wants would be messed up.
**[10:28] Kazuya**
I want to always be there for her,
even if it's not as her boyfriend.
**[10:32] Kazuya**
She's more important to me than that.
**[10:38] Sayuri**
Say it one more time.
**[10:41] Sayuri**
I forgot to record it!
***SIGN*** Voice memo
***SIGN*** Voice memo
***SIGN*** Chizuru needs to hear this
**[10:43] Kazuya**
Oh, please!
***SIGN*** No need for that!!
**[10:45] Kazuya**
Shall we get going?
***SIGN*** I'll grab some coffee
on the way back
**[10:56] Kazuya**
I need to hit the restroom, too.
***SIGN*** Hot coffee for me
**[10:59] Chizuru**
Let's wait here.
**[11:00] Sayuri**
Chizuru.
**[11:03] Sayuri**
There's something I need to ask you.
**[11:05] Chizuru**
Huh? What's this all about, all of a sudden?
**[11:10] Sayuri**
Chizuru, is chasing your dream
making you suffer?
**[11:16] Sayuri**
Are you not forcing yourself out of some
sense of obligation toward the two of us?
**[11:22] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Stop telling me my dreams will come true!
**[11:32] Chizuru**
Oh, is that all?
**[11:34] Chizuru**
In that case, I'm fine.
**[11:36] Chizuru**
Sure, there are ups and downs,
**[11:38] Chizuru**
but I enjoy having a dream to chase,
and that won't change.
**[11:44] Chizuru**
Actually, let me go help him with the coffee.
**[11:49] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Why would you tell her
she can be an actress?!
**[11:52] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I'm against this!
Encouraging her is irresponsible!
**[11:56] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Aw, what's the big deal? I love ya, Sayuri!
**[11:59] (Flashback) Sayuri**
And I hate you!
**[12:01] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
I'm on Chizuru's side!
**[12:04] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Dreams come true!
**[12:05] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I've heard that enough for a lifetime!
**[12:07] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Acting is a truly exclusive club!
**[12:10] (Flashback) Sayuri**
It's not something you can get into
just because you want to!
**[12:13] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
So, what, dreams don't come true?
**[12:16] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Huh?
**[12:17] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I'm sure some dreams do come true,
but that's a separate issue!
**[12:23] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Whether it's realistic
or not isn't what matters.
**[12:26] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Dreams can come true.
**[12:28] (Flashback) Sayuri**
That ray of hope can show one the way
to get through this cruel world.
**[12:34] (Flashback) Sayuri**
So what's the problem with
having one person, just one,
**[12:38] (Flashback) Sayuri**
around who tells you that
your dream can come true?
**[12:41] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Katsuhito-san...
**[12:43] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
But, Sayuri...
**[12:45] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
If I die before you, I
need you to ask Chizuru.
**[12:51] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Is chasing your dream making you suffer?
**[12:55] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Has my encouragement become a burden to you?
**[12:59] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
I don't want to see Chizuru in pain,
not even for a second.
**[13:04] Sayuri**
*You win, Katsuhito-san.*
**[13:09] Sayuri**
* Chizuru was a far stronger girl*
* than I could ever imagine.*
**[13:13] Sayuri**
* She's now a fine lady who enjoys chasing her*
* dreams, and no reality can drag her down.*
**[13:19] Sayuri**
* Are you seeing this, Katsuhito-san?*
* She's going to be in a movie.*
**[13:24] Sayuri**
*Her face will be all over the silver screen,*
**[13:28] Sayuri**
*with her acting her heart out,*
**[13:31] Sayuri**
* surrounded by an audience who*
* will no doubt give her a big hand.*
**[13:37] Sayuri**
*She'll then put on her usual bashful smile and bow to them as thanks.*
**[13:42] Sayuri**
*Gosh, it's enough to make an old woman blush.*
**[13:45] Sayuri**
* She'll be shining like a true star,*
* don't you think?*
**[13:50] Sayuri**
* The decision you made back then*
* has proven to be the right one.*
**[13:53] Sayuri**
*Do you see this?*
**[13:56] Sayuri**
*Are you watching, Katsuhito-san?*
**[14:06] Kazuya**
* Of all the embarrassing*
* things to say, again...*
***SIGN*** I'm not even her BF
**[14:09] Kazuya**
* Anyway, there was no issue*
* during the scouting.*
**[14:12] Kazuya**
* And they say the edit*
* will be finished soon...*
**[14:16] Kazuya**
*She'll get to see it, for real!*
**[14:21] Kazuya**
Hm? Huh?
**[14:22] Kazuya**
M-Mizuhara?
**[14:24] Kazuya**
You were waiting for me?!
**[14:27] Kazuya**
* Why is Mizuhara here?*
* What is this, an ambush?*
***SIGN*** We're not on a
rental date or anything
**[14:30] Chizuru**
Grandma was over the moon.
**[14:32] Kazuya**
O-Oh, that's good to hear.
**[14:34] Chizuru**
So I wanted to thank you again.
**[14:41] Chizuru**
I'll go ahead and grab the coffee!
**[14:47] Crowd**
Huh? Hey, look!
**[14:49] Crowd**
Do we need an ambulance?
**[14:51] Crowd**
Is she okay?
**[14:52] Crowd**
What about her family? Are they around?
**[14:55] Crowd**
Someone go find them.
**[14:57] Crowd**
Is anyone here related to her?
**[14:58] Crowd**
Either way, we should
really call an ambulance!
**[15:01] Crowd**
Who knows what's happened to her?!
**[15:04] Crowd**
Are you okay? Can you hear me?
***SIGN*** What matters is believing in yourself.
**[15:34] (Flashback) Crowd**
Somebody, anybody!
**[15:40] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Granny Sayuri!
**[15:41] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Somebody call an ambulance!
**[15:43] Kazuya**
*No... She's not responding!*
**[15:45] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Mizuhara, let the hospital know!
**[15:53] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Mizuhara...
**[16:02] Kazuya**
*Why...*
**[16:03] Kazuya**
*Why did this happen?*
**[16:05] Kazuya**
* Did we put her in danger by showing*
* her around? How's she doing now?*
**[16:09] Kazuya**
* What's going on with Granny Sayuri*
* and Mizuhara right now?*
**[16:12] Kazuya**
*I've never seen Mizuhara like that before...*
**[16:22] Kazuya**
Mizuhara, how is she?
**[16:25] Kazuya**
She's fine, right?
She seemed okay earlier today.
**[16:27] Kazuya**
She'll recover like last time, right?
**[16:29] Chizuru**
Not looking good.
**[16:32] Chizuru**
The doctor said it's not likely
she'll recover from this.
**[16:37] Chizuru**
Tonight is make or break.
**[16:41] Chizuru**
Looks like she was really
pushing herself earlier.
**[16:44] Kazuya**
*Not looking good? Tonight's make or break?*
**[16:48] Kazuya**
*She's... Granny Sayuri's gonna die?*
**[16:52] Kazuya**
*No way! You gotta be kidding me!*
**[16:57] Kazuya**
Mizuhara...
**[16:58] Kazuya**
I, uh... I don't know what to say.
**[17:02] Chizuru**
I'm sorry.
**[17:06] Chizuru**
I had you make a whole movie for me,
but I don't think she'll get to see it.
**[17:13] Chizuru**
I'm grateful to you.
**[17:16] Chizuru**
Thanks to you, I can tell myself
I did everything I could for her.
**[17:21] Chizuru**
I'd be lying if I said I'm not frustrated
by this, but I have no regrets.
**[17:23] Kazuya**
*What? What the hell is she talking about?*
**[17:27] Kazuya**
* There's not a single person on this earth*
* who wouldn't have regrets here!*
**[17:32] Kazuya**
*Then what was with that face?*
**[17:34] Kazuya**
*And that one?!*
**[17:36] Kazuya**
*You love your grandma with all your heart!*
**[17:39] Kazuya**
*That's why you even went along with my lies!*
**[17:42] Kazuya**
*She's the only family you have left!*
**[17:44] Kazuya**
* You've gotta be insanely sad,*
* hurt, and devastated!*
**[17:50] Kazuya**
*It's the same for the whole movie thing!*
**[17:52] Kazuya**
* It was for this day that you*
* worked as a rental girlfriend,*
**[17:54] Kazuya**
* saved up all your money,*
* lived in that run-down apartment,*
**[17:58] Kazuya**
*worked on your acting skills...*
**[18:00] Kazuya**
* Day after day after day after day,*
* you gave it all you had!*
**[18:04] Kazuya**
*So why...*
**[18:08] Kazuya**
* Why are you putting on a*
* brave face right now?!*
**[18:12] Chizuru**
Besides, I really don't think
it was all for naught.
**[18:15] Chizuru**
I learned a lot about crowdfunding,
**[18:17] Chizuru**
and the movie will boost my portfolio.
**[18:21] Chizuru**
And I had lots of fun.
**[18:23] Chizuru**
Making a movie with all these people...
It felt like a school festival all over again.
**[18:28] Chizuru**
But still...
**[18:30] Chizuru**
I guess God can play the cruelest tricks.
**[18:34] Kazuya**
*I wonder...*
**[18:36] Kazuya**
*If I was her real boyfriend,*
**[18:39] Kazuya**
* would I have been able to*
* comfort her with a hug?*
**[18:46] Kazuya**
*You fool!*
**[18:48] Kazuya**
*What am I thinking?*
**[18:50] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's the one who's in so much pain!*
**[18:52] Kazuya**
*Me crying is just ridiculous!*
**[18:54] Chizuru**
Well, I'll head back in.
**[18:57] Kazuya**
Okay.
**[19:07] Kazuya**
Is Granny Sayuri conscious?
**[19:10] Chizuru**
Huh? Oh...
**[19:12] Chizuru**
I'm not sure.
**[19:13] Chizuru**
The doctor says she can hear us,
but she's not responding.
**[19:20] Kazuya**
Are you okay with this?
**[19:22] Kazuya**
Are you okay with not telling her about us?
**[19:26] Kazuya**
Not telling her that we're not a real couple?
**[19:29] Chizuru**
What?!
**[19:30] Chizuru**
We've talked about this already!
**[19:32] Chizuru**
Do you want to cause her pain
in her dying moments?!
**[19:35] Kazuya**
What about you?
**[19:38] Kazuya**
Will you be able to get over it?
**[19:41] Kazuya**
I've been thinking about it
since the last time.
**[19:44] Kazuya**
Is keeping up the lie in order not to
make her sad really the right decision?
**[19:50] Kazuya**
In her dying moments,
**[19:52] Kazuya**
if you keep up the act and continue to
lie to the only family you have left...
**[19:57] Kazuya**
Will that not leave you with a sense
of guilt for the rest of your life?
**[20:02] Kazuya**
I'm sure that's not what Granny Sayuri wants.
**[20:06] Kazuya**
Can you really say she can pass on in peace?
**[20:09] Kazuya**
Does a lie really count?!
**[20:12] Chizuru**
It's too late for that.
**[20:14] Chizuru**
You came to terms with this, too!
**[20:16] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah, but...
**[20:18] Kazuya**
This might be our last chance.
**[20:25] Chizuru**
...you.
**[20:29] Chizuru**
She might die resenting you.
**[20:37] Kazuya**
I'm fine with that.
**[20:39] Kazuya**
I want you to put your feelings first!
**[20:46] Chizuru**
Ridiculous. It's the least smart thing to do.
**[20:50] Chizuru**
Nothing pisses me off
more than the "sad reality."
**[20:56] Kazuya**
*Is this really right?*
**[20:59] Kazuya**
*Making her sad doesn't help. I get that.*
**[21:03] Kazuya**
* Granny Sayuri wouldn't hold it*
* against us if we told her the truth,*
**[21:07] Kazuya**
*and Mizuhara knows that, too.*
**[21:09] Kazuya**
* But what she said earlier proved beyond*
* all doubt that she feels guilty about it.*
**[21:14] Kazuya**
* And if she does, and she keeps up the act,*
* doesn't come clean, and regrets it later,*
**[21:22] Kazuya**
* then that is what really*
* doesn't help in any way at all!*
**[21:26] Kazuya**
*I'm sure Granny Sayuri would understand...*
**[21:29] Kazuya**
*Screw everything else.*
**[21:32] Kazuya**
* Right now, Mizuhara needs to think*
* about herself first and foremost.*
**[21:36] Kazuya**
*After all, there's nothing anyone can do...*
**[21:39] Kazuya**
*There's no longer anything I can do for Mizuhara...*
***SIGN*** Tabus
***SIGN*** The edi
**[21:50] Kazuya**
*No, there is something!*
# E33 - Parting and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G2XU04XVG/parting-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
***SIGN*** Itabashi Third Hospital
***SIGN*** "Parting and Girlfriend"
**[01:31] Nurse**
Please use the nurse call
button if you need us.
**[01:33] Chizuru**
Thank you.
**[01:43] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Are you okay with not telling her about us?
**[01:47] Chizuru**
*What a fool. There's nothing* to *say.*
**[01:51] Chizuru**
*Who knows if she can even hear me?*
**[01:54] Chizuru**
*Spilling the beans to her in this state*
**[01:57] Chizuru**
*is nothing but an ego trip.*
**[02:00] Chizuru**
* And if she can hear me,*
* then I'll only end up letting her down.*
**[02:05] Chizuru**
*This is fine.*
**[02:08] Chizuru**
*It's for the best. It really is...*
**[02:19] Chizuru**
Sorry I couldn't show you that movie.
**[02:23] Chizuru**
Sorry you couldn't see me
**[02:26] Chizuru**
shining on screen.
**[02:30] Chizuru**
I did everything I could,
**[02:32] Chizuru**
but it looks like I didn't make it in time.
**[02:38] Chizuru**
I was prepared for this the
moment I heard the diagnosis.
**[02:43] Chizuru**
Thank you for hanging on for so long.
**[02:47] Chizuru**
I guess... I just wasn't good enough.
**[02:53] Chizuru**
If I'd done things better,
maybe you could've seen it...
**[03:00] Chizuru**
I'm sorry, Grandma.
**[03:03] Chizuru**
I'm sorry, Grandpa...
**[03:10] Chizuru**
I really wish you could've seen that movie.
**[03:23] Chizuru**
W-Wait, what makes you think
you can just barge in?
**[03:29] Chizuru**
Huh? Hey, are you deaf?
**[03:32] Chizuru**
What is wrong with you?
**[03:34] Chizuru**
You're starting to piss me off!
**[03:35] Chizuru**
Grandma's right here,
**[03:36] Chizuru**
so can you behave?
***SIGN*** The Aquamarine Constellation
**[04:00] Chizuru**
*Hey, good morning.*
**[04:13] Chizuru**
Grandma...
**[04:17] Chizuru**
Grandma!
**[04:23] Chizuru**
Grandma...
**[04:25] Chizuru**
Look!
**[04:27] Chizuru**
* Constellations are a group, yet alone.*
* That's what makes them special.*
**[04:43] Chizuru**
*That's weird. I can't find my plushie.*
**[05:01] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I wanna be an actress.
**[05:03] (Flashback) Chizuru**
An actress like Grandma.
**[05:05] Chizuru**
*Two croquettes, please.*
**[05:07] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
You can do it!
**[05:08] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
You can do it, Chizuru!
**[05:09] Chizuru**
*Mom? Are you not home yet?*
**[05:11] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
...true.
**[05:14] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
If you wish for it...
**[05:17] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
your dream...
**[05:20] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
will...
**[05:22] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
come true...
***SIGN*** Private Room 204
***SIGN*** Ichinose Sayuri
**[05:46] Chizuru**
* The stars always stand out,*
* even in a deep blue sea.*
**[06:02] Chizuru**
* She only managed to catch*
* the first ten minutes, huh?*
**[06:07] Chizuru**
* She's been unresponsive with*
* her eyes closed for an hour now.*
**[06:12] Chizuru**
*I'm sure it's just a matter of time...*
***SIGN*** Starring
Ichinose Chizuru
***SIGN*** Producer
Kinoshita Kazuya
**[06:28] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Are you okay with not telling her about us?
**[06:48] Chizuru**
* Why am I thinking about it again?*
* I'm so stupid.*
**[06:54] Chizuru**
*I just don't know...*
**[06:56] Chizuru**
* I don't know if I'll regret this*
* for the rest of my life.*
**[07:00] Chizuru**
*How could I know?*
**[07:02] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Can you really say she can pass on in peace?
**[07:08] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Will that not leave you with a sense
of guilt for the rest of your life?
**[07:13] Chizuru**
*Honestly, I do feel the guilt over this.*
**[07:16] Chizuru**
*I say it's for Grandma's sake,*
**[07:19] Chizuru**
* but deep down, I just don't want to*
* feel the pain of disappointing her.*
**[07:25] Chizuru**
*But it's the same even if I do tell her.*
**[07:28] Chizuru**
* I might regret making her sad*
* in her dying moments.*
**[07:34] Chizuru**
*All it would do is make me feel better.*
**[07:36] Chizuru**
*Only an utter fool would pick that option.*
**[07:40] Chizuru**
* Actresses are expert liars.*
* Isn't that right, Grandma?*
**[07:46] Chizuru**
*Isn't that right?*
**[07:49] (Flashback) Sayuri**
What? You didn't get
into trouble for being late?
**[07:51] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Nope!
**[07:52] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I said I put my heart into
cleaning the faculty office,
**[07:55] (Flashback) Chizuru**
and Sensei praised me for it.
***SIGN*** Smug
**[07:57] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Win-win for all!
**[07:58] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Where did you find those street smarts?
**[08:01] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Hey, actresses are expert liars, right?
**[08:04] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Is that so?
**[08:06] (Flashback) Chizuru**
What?
**[08:07] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Listen well, Chizuru.
**[08:09] (Flashback) Sayuri**
People are made up of 99% lies and 1% truths.
**[08:18] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Wouldn't know it from your acting.
***SIGN*** Give me back
my son!!
***SIGN*** That was
100% lies
**[08:21] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Nobody goes through life
without telling a lie or two.
**[08:26] (Flashback) Sayuri**
But that may be to protect a truth
they've sworn unto themselves.
**[08:32] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I can't bring myself to say that's wrong.
**[08:36] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I'm quite fond of these truths.
**[08:39] (Flashback) Sayuri**
If you can bring just one of them to life,
**[08:42] (Flashback) Sayuri**
then you're free to tell 99 lies to do it.
**[08:47] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I believe that that's where
acting's true essence lies.
**[08:54] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I'm not talking about what's right or wrong.
**[08:56] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Quit trying to dodge the issue.
**[08:58] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Am I? I guess I have a ways to go.
**[09:01] (Flashback) Chizuru**
That's right.
**[09:02] Chizuru**
*You have a long ways to go yet.*
**[09:05] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I'm quite fond of these truths.
**[09:09] (Flashback) Kazuya**
We're not actually going out, are we?
**[09:17] Chizuru**
I don't know!
**[09:19] Chizuru**
I just don't know anymore!
**[09:22] Chizuru**
What's right and what's wrong...
**[09:26] Chizuru**
What I should say to you,
and what I should keep from you...
**[09:33] Chizuru**
Tell me, Grandma.
**[09:36] Chizuru**
What am I supposed to do?
**[09:41] Chizuru**
I'm not sure anymore...
**[09:45] Chizuru**
I'm not sure about anything anymore!
**[10:04] Sayuri**
Chizuru.
**[10:09] Chizuru**
Grandma! I'll call the nurses right away!
**[10:15] Chizuru**
Grandma?
**[10:25] Sayuri**
Something's tearing you apart...
**[10:30] Sayuri**
You poor girl.
**[10:36] Chizuru**
Sorry, Grandma.
**[10:39] Chizuru**
I've been lying to you...
**[10:43] Chizuru**
I lied to you!
**[10:45] (Flashback) Sayuri**
But nobody in this world is a
better match for you than him.
**[10:51] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Chizuru.
**[10:52] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Do you know when true love begins?
**[10:56] (Flashback) Sayuri**
It's when you're having the time
of your life talking about them.
**[11:01] Chizuru**
*No... I can't break it to her!*
**[11:08] Sayuri**
Lying?
**[11:11] Sayuri**
You lied to me? I see...
**[11:19] Sayuri**
I feel like I want to know,
**[11:22] Sayuri**
and also like I don't.
**[11:27] Sayuri**
Whatever choice you make,
**[11:32] Sayuri**
I'll accept it.
**[11:35] Chizuru**
But... but...
**[11:40] Sayuri**
There are very few things in this world
that we know the right answers to.
**[11:49] Sayuri**
But we still fight our battles,
internal and external,
**[11:55] Sayuri**
and go searching for those answers.
**[12:00] Sayuri**
That is the only way to lead a life worth living.
**[12:05] Sayuri**
And you've grown into a fine woman,
capable of living that way.
**[12:13] Sayuri**
That's plenty for me to say
**[12:16] Sayuri**
I've lived a fruitful life.
**[12:22] Sayuri**
...ful.
**[12:26] Sayuri**
You were so beautiful.
**[12:33] Sayuri**
Thank you for showing me
**[12:38] Sayuri**
such a wonderful film.
**[12:41] Sayuri**
Give Kazuya-kun...
**[12:45] Sayuri**
my thanks, too.
**[12:51] Sayuri**
I love you, Chizuru.
**[12:54] Sayuri**
You are my treasure.
**[13:01] Chizuru**
Yeah, me, too.
**[13:12] Chizuru**
I love you...
**[13:15] Chizuru**
I love you, Grandma.
***SIGN*** Each day is a valuable part of our lives.
***SIGN*** This is making me
put myself together
**[13:52] Kazuya**
Are you seriously bawling?
**[13:54] Mini**
I mean!
***SIGN*** Come on!
**[13:56] Mini**
She was the only family Mizuhara-san had left!
**[14:00] Mini**
I know how it feels to lose a loved one!
***SIGN*** Gacha is life
***SIGN*** Reality
is
cruel
**[14:04] Mini**
When our ferret died,
I couldn't stop crying, either!
**[14:08] Kazuya**
*Hm? Did she just use a pet for comparison?*
**[14:10] Mini**
What's Mizuhara-san doing now?
**[14:13] Kazuya**
She said the wake was tomorrow.
**[14:16] Kazuya**
She's probably busy preparing for it.
**[14:18] Mini**
Then what are you doing here?
**[14:20] Mini**
She must be heartbroken right now.
Shouldn't you be there for her?
**[14:29] Kazuya**
I don't know about that.
**[14:31] Kazuya**
Sometimes, I wonder...
**[14:35] Kazuya**
if she's much stronger and tougher
than I give her credit for.
**[14:39] Kazuya**
If she's the kind of person who
can live her life all by herself.
**[14:43] Mini**
Did something happen?
**[14:45] Kazuya**
Huh? Oh, uh, it's just a feeling!
***SIGN*** It's not like
anything happened...
**[14:49] Mini**
Are you stupid, Master?
**[14:50] Kazuya**
Wha?!
***SIGN*** Stupid!?
**[14:51] Mini**
No woman is an island.
**[15:19] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Mizuhara.
**[15:21] (Flashback) Kazuya**
So, how's your grandma?
**[15:32] (Flashback) Chizuru**
You were here the whole time?
**[15:33] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Huh? Yeah... I just couldn't
bring myself to leave.
**[15:36] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Oh. Sorry to make you do this.
**[15:40] (Flashback) Chizuru**
You must be wiped. Go home and rest up.
**[15:44] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I-I will.
**[15:45] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I should go.
**[15:47] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I have to prepare for the wake.
**[15:49] (Flashback) Kazuya**
O-Okay.
**[15:58] Chizuru**
*I guess God can play the cruelest tricks.*
**[16:02] (Flashback) Kazuya**
H-Hey!
**[16:04] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Mizuhara!
**[16:05] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Are you, uh... okay?
**[16:09] (Flashback) Kazuya**
If the pain gets too much for you,
please let me know!
**[16:11] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Or if you ever need anything.
I mean it! Anything at all!
**[16:15] (Flashback) Kazuya**
I know I'm just your neighbor,
but I want to be there for you!
**[16:24] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I'm fine!
**[16:30] Kazuya**
*And then, Mizuhara left.*
**[16:33] Kazuya**
*Without saying another word.*
**[16:36] Kazuya**
*It was the same "Mizuhara" as always,*
**[16:40] Kazuya**
* and the sight of her walking away*
* without so much as a glance back*
**[16:44] Kazuya**
*was just so pretty and graceful.*
**[16:47] Kazuya**
* It was as though nothing had*
* changed for Mizuhara Chizuru.*
**[16:51] Kazuya**
*Even after what had just happened,*
**[16:55] Kazuya**
*she was still playing the perfect girlfriend.*
**[17:02] Nagomi**
You got the address, I hope?
**[17:05] Kazuya**
Yeah.
***SIGN*** Got a message
on LIVE
**[17:06] Nagomi**
Then take me there at once.
**[17:09] Kazuya**
Are you really coming?
**[17:10] Nagomi**
Of course I am! It's my best friend's wake!
**[17:14] Kazuya**
What about the store?
**[17:15] Nagomi**
I left Kazuo and Harumi in charge.
**[17:17] Kazuya**
* Knowing Grandma, she might*
* start wailing at the wake.*
**[17:21] Nagomi**
Sayutaso!
**[17:24] Kazuya**
* She'd be a huge bother to*
* Mizuhara, wouldn't she?*
***SIGN*** Service for the Late Ichinose Sayuri
**[17:33] Chizuru**
Yes, please write your name here.
**[17:39] Chizuru**
Oh, Nagomi-san.
**[17:47] Nagomi**
I'm truly sorry for your loss.
**[17:50] Chizuru**
Thank you for being her friend.
**[17:53] Nagomi**
Let us know if you need anything, Chizuru-san.
**[17:58] Chizuru**
I will. Thank you.
**[18:05] Lady**
I'm sorry for your loss.
**[18:08] Chizuru**
Thank you for everything you did for her.
**[18:10] Nagomi**
Let's go.
**[18:11] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[18:31] Kazuya**
*Shoot... I'm about to start crying here!*
**[18:37] Nagomi**
Ichinose-san... It's so sad.
**[18:49] Nagomi**
Let's get going.
**[18:50] Kazuya**
Huh? Y-You're done?
**[18:57] Nagomi**
I'd be a bother if I stayed too long.
I'll be seeing her soon, anyway.
**[19:12] Nagomi**
She's so strong.
**[19:15] Nagomi**
No matter what life throws at her, she never
complains and fights her way through.
**[19:20] Nagomi**
It almost feels like I'm watching Sayuri-san.
**[19:28] Nagomi**
Think, Kazuya. There must be something
only you can do, as her boyfriend.
***SIGN*** Reception
***SIGN*** It was my first
experience, but...
**[20:07] Kazuya**
Nothing hits you harder than going
to the wake of someone you knew!
**[20:11] Kazuya**
Gah! What should I do?!
**[20:15] Kazuya**
I can't get the sight of Mizuhara
walking away out of my head!
***SIGN*** He's back to
his usual self
**[20:20] Kazuya**
* There's so much to do before the screening,*
* but I can't even think of starting.*
**[20:26] Kazuya**
She really does seem like an iron maiden...
***SIGN*** Noise
Cancellation
Bed Sheet
**[20:35] Kazuya**
I know what Grandma said,
but what am I even supposed to do?!
***SIGN*** She's operating under
a mistaken assumption!!!
**[20:38] Kazuya**
I mean, our relationship is fake!
**[20:40] Kazuya**
There's nothing for just a neighbor to do!
**[20:45] Kazuya**
*We've been physically close a lot lately,*
**[20:48] Kazuya**
* but we were just working together as*
* actress and producer to make a movie.*
**[20:52] Kazuya**
*Without that,*
**[20:54] Kazuya**
*we're just neighbors.*
**[20:56] Kazuya**
*I'm just an outsider. I can't help her.*
**[21:00] Kazuya**
And besides, she said she was fine.
**[21:03] Kazuya**
I can't even try.
***SIGN*** Boo Hoo...
**[21:06] Kazuya**
She totally shut me out.
**[21:11] Kazuya**
* But I saw how she looked.*
* There's no way she isn't devastated.*
**[21:18] Kazuya**
*A wall, huh?*
**[21:22] Kazuya**
Tell me, Mizuhara. What can I do for you?
**[21:28] Kazuya**
Is there anything?
***SIGN*** Thwap
**[21:35] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Could you please not drag me into your
embarrassingly self-absorbed soliloquy?
***SIGN*** I feel like she just
yelled at me!!
***SIGN*** I haven't
grown one bit!!
**[21:43] (Flashback) Nagomi**
There must be something only
you can do, as her boyfriend.
**[21:48] (Flashback) Mini**
No woman is an island.
**[21:53] Kazuya**
*What would a girl want, huh?*
**[21:58] Kazuya**
*Guess I'll give it a shot.*
***SIGN*** No better time
than now
***SIGN*** Booking complete.
***SIGN*** Form Reset
# E34 - Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G8WUNG3PJ/spontaneous-trip-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** Narimasu Subway Station
**[00:07] Kazuya**
Oh?
**[00:09] Kazuya**
Morning.
***SIGN*** dive
***SIGN*** Rock
**[00:13] Kazuya**
Huh? Hey!
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend"
**[01:49] Kazuya**
Hey, Sumi-chan. Are you okay?
**[01:53] Kazuya**
Haven't seen you since we handed out flyers.
Thanks for helping out with that.
**[01:58] Kazuya**
I only booked an hour today, sorry.
***SIGN*** Money's kinda
tight right now
***SIGN*** Translation:
Did the movie
work out okay?
**[02:03] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah, we completed it, thankfully.
***SIGN*** How did he
understand that?
**[02:06] Kazuya**
I actually need some advice from you today.
***SIGN*** Expectation
**[02:17] Kazuya**
*Why did that make her emotional?*
**[02:19] Kazuya**
Huh? W-W-Wait!
***SIGN*** Pure
pretty-girl
power
**[02:22] Kazuya**
*T-Too close!*
***SIGN*** Huff Puff
**[02:27] Kazuya**
* Well, I guess giving a client advice*
* is a rental girlfriend's calling.*
***SIGN*** Still, she's making
such a big deal of it
**[02:34] Kazuya**
L-Let's calm down for a sec, shall we?
**[02:39] Kazuya**
Oh, no! You did nothing wrong!
**[02:43] Kazuya**
In fact, thank you for taking it so seriously.
**[02:47] Kazuya**
Watching you really does soothe the soul.
**[02:51] Kazuya**
Let's take this to a café.
***SIGN*** Tears
**[02:59] Kazuya**
*Nothing soothing about this.*
**[03:01] Kazuya**
* Hearing about Granny Sayuri opened*
* the floodgates. That's so Sumi-chan.*
***SIGN*** She's bawling!!
**[03:06] Kazuya**
Oh?
***SIGN*** She got up
**[03:07] Sumi**
Is Chizu...
**[03:08] Kazuya**
Oh?!
***SIGN*** Can't talk, huh?
**[03:12] Kazuya**
*Aw, she couldn't keep going!*
***SIGN*** Did Chizuru-chan seem like she'd be okay?
**[03:20] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I'm fine!
**[03:22] Kazuya**
Actually, I don't know.
**[03:27] Kazuya**
She said she was fine with the same old smile.
**[03:30] Kazuya**
She was the same old Mizuhara.
**[03:33] Kazuya**
But she just lost her grandma, y'know?
**[03:37] Kazuya**
There's no way she isn't devastated
by losing the only family she had left.
**[03:42] Kazuya**
If she were in pain and wanted to cry,
I would've liked to help her out,
**[03:46] Kazuya**
but I couldn't do anything
with her smiling like that.
**[03:52] Kazuya**
We made a movie together and stuff,
**[03:54] Kazuya**
but the rental girlfriend thing is
the only thing connecting us.
**[03:57] Kazuya**
We're just "girlfriend" and "client."
**[03:59] Kazuya**
I feel like I'm too much of
a stranger to be there for her.
**[04:03] (Flashback) Mini**
No woman is an island.
**[04:10] Kazuya**
A friend told me recently that
no woman is an island.
**[04:16] Kazuya**
But I wonder about that, honestly.
**[04:20] Kazuya**
She was being so strong, even while grieving.
**[04:23] Kazuya**
I was just like, "Look, there's one right here."
**[04:28] Kazuya**
And the thought made me freeze up.
**[04:31] Kazuya**
I thought you'd know how she was feeling
better than me, so I wanted to ask you.
***SIGN*** Chugging
Darjeeling tea?!
***SIGN*** Thank you.
That was delicious.
**[04:50] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[04:50] Kazuya**
S-Sumi-chan?
**[04:52] Kazuya**
Wait, wait! Wh-Where are we going?!
**[04:54] Kazuya**
At least let me pay!
***SIGN*** I don't want us to drink and run!
***SIGN*** Shinjuku Station
**[04:58] Kazuya**
Shinjuku?
**[05:06] Kazuya**
*Why Shinjuku? Why the big city all of a sudden?*
***SIGN*** Is there something
that'll help me here?
**[05:11] Kazuya**
*She's moving fast!*
***SIGN*** She crossed the
ticket gates!
**[05:15] Kazuya**
*Are we taking the train?*
***SIGN*** Jolt
**[05:18] Kazuya**
O-One...? Track 1?
***SIGN*** Zushi 15 cars
Fujisawa 15 cars
**[05:25] Kazuya**
*The Shonan-Shinjuku Line... for Fujisawa?!*
**[05:29] Kazuya**
*Wh-What's with this train?!*
**[05:32] Kazuya**
*The Shonan area... Fujisawa? Don't tell me...*
**[05:35] Kazuya**
S-Sumi-chan, don't tell me...
**[05:41] Kazuya**
*This girl wants to go to the beach!*
**[05:47] Kazuya**
Uh, no! No way! Not happening!
**[05:49] Kazuya**
Why are we suddenly going
to the beach, anyway?
***SIGN*** Let the ocean waves
wash your worries away.
**[05:57] Kazuya**
*She's not wasting a second!*
**[06:00] Kazuya**
W-We can't!
**[06:02] Kazuya**
I only booked the one-hour plan today.
And we're almost out of time.
***SIGN*** She put her
phone away...
***SIGN*** Tense
**[06:12] Sumi**
I want to help Chizuru-chan
any way I can, too.
**[06:19] Sumi**
We can go as friends.
***SIGN*** Step Step
**[06:28] Kazuya**
*Wha?!*
***SIGN*** Her mind is made up!!
***SIGN*** Splurged on Green Car
tickets for the
touristy feel. (Went Dutch)
**[06:36] Guys**
Yo, the girl two rows behind us
on the left is so my type!
**[06:40] Guys**
Lucky guy. I wish I could hit
the Shonan waves on a date, too.
**[06:47] Kazuya**
*What is this crazy situation?*
**[06:50] Kazuya**
* Why am I suddenly going*
* to the beach with Sumi-chan?*
**[06:52] Kazuya**
*And as "friends," too! Music to my ears!*
**[06:56] Kazuya**
*Friends?!*
**[06:57] Kazuya**
*I'm friends with such a cute girl?!*
**[07:00] Kazuya**
* And just so the ocean waves can wash*
* my worries away? Is that really it?*
**[07:05] Kazuya**
*She's not gonna change into a swimsuit, is she?*
***SIGN*** If you need to talk,
it's best to go in without reservations.
**[07:09] Kazuya**
*Wait, no! My brain's going feral again!*
***SIGN*** No preying on
this innocent girl!!
**[07:13] Kazuya**
*Well, if we're talking the ocean plus worries...*
**[07:16] Kazuya**
*Something like this?*
***SIGN*** Gloom
**[07:21] Kazuya**
*Either way, we're really not talking.*
***SIGN*** 15 minutes
of silence
***SIGN*** Not that I wasn't
expecting it
**[07:25] Kazuya**
* I guess we're not in work mode anymore.*
* She doesn't have to force a conversation.*
**[07:35] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[07:36] Kazuya**
Oh, the match game?
***SIGN*** The Match Game
***SIGN*** instructions
**[07:38] Mami**
The Match Game.
**[07:39] Mami**
It's a finger game in which
two players face each other,
**[07:43] Mami**
put out their index fingers, and increase
their opponent's open fingers.
**[07:46] Mami**
They do this by touching their
opponent's fingers with their own.
**[07:52] Mami**
Players take turns doing this,
**[07:54] Mami**
and whoever has five open fingers
on both hands first loses.
***SIGN*** Lose
***SIGN*** Win
**[07:57] Mami**
You're all grown up,
so you know this by now, right?
**[08:00] Kazuya**
*I see.*
***SIGN*** This game doesn't
require talking, either.
**[08:02] Kazuya**
*She was looking up ways to kill time.*
**[08:05] Kazuya**
You can go first.
***SIGN*** Nod Nod
***SIGN*** tap <3
***SIGN*** smile smile
**[08:12] Kazuya**
That's your game, huh?
***SIGN*** "That's your game"?
It was the first move.
They're all the same.
**[08:14] Kazuya**
What do I do now?
**[08:16] Kazuya**
T-Take that!
***SIGN*** poof <3
***SIGN*** Soft
***SIGN*** Stare
***SIGN*** tap <3
**[08:26] Kazuya**
*What is this?*
**[08:27] Kazuya**
* We've held hands and stuff before,*
* but this is putting me on tenterhooks.*
***SIGN*** It's like we're
poking each other
**[08:32] Kazuya**
Here I go... There!
***SIGN*** Ahaha
**[08:34] Kazuya**
*Well, I'm glad Sumi-chan's having fun.*
**[08:38] Kazuya**
*What is this world of rainbows and sunshine?*
**[08:40] Kazuya**
*Talking isn't the be-all and end-all.*
**[08:43] Fish**
*That's your conclusion?*
***SIGN*** That's your conclusion?
**[08:55] Kazuya**
Yeah, I figured we wouldn't be allowed to swim.
***SIGN*** Only surfers here
**[08:58] Kazuya**
We are past mid-September and all.
***SIGN*** Sad...
**[09:03] Kazuya**
*She's making her disappointment clear!*
**[09:06] Kazuya**
* Was she actually thinking of*
* changing into swimsuits?*
**[09:14] Kazuya**
* Speaking of beaches, I did give Mizuhara*
* a horrible time back then, too.*
**[09:31] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan? Where are you going?
**[09:40] Kazuya**
Huh...
**[09:41] Kazuya**
What?!
***SIGN*** That's all for the beach, folks!
***SIGN*** She's walking so fast
**[09:49] Kazuya**
W-Wait, Sumi-chan!
**[09:51] Kazuya**
* I didn't expect her to suggest*
* going up the Enoshima Sea Candle!*
**[09:55] Kazuya**
* What does this have to do*
* with solving my worries?*
***SIGN*** Enjoy the ocean view from
there or something?!
**[09:59] Kazuya**
* I can never tell what she's thinking,*
* but I guess I have to follow her lead here.*
***SIGN*** She looks so
serious, too
***SIGN*** Escar Station
***SIGN*** Escalator to the top
**[10:14] Kazuya**
*We're taking the stairs?!*
**[10:15] Kazuya**
H-Hold up!
**[10:17] Kazuya**
* For real? How many stairs do we*
* have to climb to reach the top?*
***SIGN*** huff huff
**[10:21] Kazuya**
*They're pretty steep, too.*
**[10:23] Kazuya**
*Seriously...*
**[10:24] Kazuya**
*What's gotten into Sumi-chan?*
**[10:33] Kazuya**
I-I'll go on ahead!
**[10:37] Kazuya**
*Damn it, sea breeze!*
***SIGN*** Just be yourself.
***SIGN*** Here now
**[10:54] Kayuza**
*I'm dead after just the climb!*
**[10:57] Kayuza**
* Why does Sumi-chan seem fine?*
* Does she play some sport or something?*
***SIGN*** Her motivation
gives her stamina
**[11:05] Kazuya**
O-Oh, the binoculars?
**[11:08] Kazuya**
*Yeah, she's having fun, all right.*
**[11:14] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah, wow, it's really pretty.
**[11:17] Kazuya**
*Uh... What is this?*
***SIGN*** I don't know
what she's
trying to do
***SIGN*** Ooh
**[11:25] Kazuya**
*So many couples here.*
**[11:28] Guy**
Check out that girl. She's so pretty.
**[11:31] Girl**
Excuse me? What did you just say?
**[11:33] Girl**
What are you implying?
**[11:33] Kazuya**
*She really does stand out in a crowd.*
**[11:35] Guy**
I didn't mean anything by it.
Just an observation.
**[11:37] Girl**
Let's get going.
**[11:48] Kazuya**
*Renting a girlfriend is the best!*
***SIGN*** Though we're here
as "friends"
**[11:52] Girls**
Yoohoo!
**[11:55] Girls**
C'mon, what are you screaming for?
**[11:57] Girls**
You told me to do it, Mari.
**[12:01] Kazuya**
Heh, they're full of spirit.
***SIGN*** Ah, youth
**[12:09] Kazuya**
Huh? Whoa!
**[12:10] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan?!
**[12:11] Kazuya**
There's no way...
**[12:13] Sumi**
Yoo...
**[12:18] Sumi**
hoo.
**[12:21] Kazuya**
*That surprised me.*
**[12:22] Kazuya**
*I thought she was gonna yell.*
***SIGN*** Like, "Yoohoo!"
**[12:24] Kazuya**
* I suppose it is the stereotypical move*
* on a trip with friends.*
**[12:35] Kazuya**
Yoohoo!
**[12:43] Kazuya**
I gave it a shot for you.
**[12:45] Kazuya**
That felt pretty good, actually.
**[12:53] Kazuya**
*I still have no idea what she's trying to do,*
**[12:56] Kazuya**
*but hey, as long as she's having fun.*
***SIGN*** huff huff
**[13:00] Kazuya**
*Even after that...*
**[13:01] Kazuya**
What? We're taking the stairs down, too?
**[13:04] Kazuya**
Why aren't we taking the elevator?!
***SIGN*** A shop people
line up at for
French toast
***SIGN*** Sumi-chan, you've got
some honey on you
**[13:06] Kazuya**
Wow, this tastes amazing!
***SIGN*** Fortunes
***SIGN*** I got decent luck.
Maybe I should
try again, haha.
**[13:09] Kazuya**
What? You got top luck?
***SIGN*** flop
***SIGN*** Specialty Egg Crackers
**[13:12] Kazuya**
Whoa!
**[13:13] Kazuya**
It's gonna break!
***SIGN*** Fried Whitebait
***SIGN*** Raw
Whitebait
**[13:14] Kazuya**
*Uh, did we really have to order all this?*
***SIGN*** Whitebait
Rice Bowl
**[13:26] Kazuya**
*I'd say we had a little too much fun.*
***SIGN*** Kinda
exhausted
***SIGN*** And we're doing this doom
and gloom thing anyway
**[13:36] Kazuya**
Whoa!
**[13:39] Kazuya**
*Huh?*
**[13:42] Kazuya**
*She went in!*
**[13:49] Kazuya**
*What?!*
**[13:50] Kazuya**
* You're kidding me, Sumi-chan!*
* You're doing the splashies?*
**[13:54] Kazuya**
*By yourself? You can't be serious.*
***SIGN*** She's summoning me...
**[14:01] Kazuya**
*But I guess it is another typical beach scene.*
**[14:09] Kazuya**
*But what's the point?*
***SIGN*** Splish
***SIGN*** Now you've done it
***SIGN*** Splash
**[14:15] Kazuya**
Come on! Take this!
**[14:17] Kazuya**
*Damn, this is fun!*
***SIGN*** Second chance at youthful memories
**[14:19] Kazuya**
*So much fun!*
***SIGN*** And Sumi-chan's
so cute!
***SIGN*** The remains of
some kid's sandcastle
**[14:28] Kazuya**
D'oh! M-My phone!
***SIGN*** It's here
**[14:32] Kazuya**
Phew! I didn't bring it with me!
**[14:41] Kazuya**
Sorry, I kinda let loose.
**[14:45] Kazuya**
I haven't played and had fun
like a kid in a long time.
***SIGN*** Positivity starts with a smile
**[15:04] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan...
***SIGN*** I'm not very useful,
so I at least want
people who are in
pain to have some fun
**[15:13] Kazuya**
*I see... So that's why she did all this today.*
**[15:17] Kazuya**
* She planned on showing me*
* a good time all along.*
**[15:21] Kazuya**
* She saw me worrying and dragged*
* me along to have some fun.*
**[15:27] Kazuya**
*She's such a good gal.*
**[15:30] Kazuya**
I had my apprehensions at first,
**[15:33] Kazuya**
but all that moving around
and playing like a kid
**[15:36] Kazuya**
made me forget all the
complicated stuff along the way.
**[15:39] Kazuya**
It helped me refresh. Thanks,
**[15:42] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan.
***SIGN*** I get why you'd second
guess yourself, but I
don't think any girl
would react badly to
being cheered up
**[15:57] Kazuya**
Sumi-chan...
***SIGN*** Only Chizuru-chan knows
how she would really
feel deep down, but...
**[16:02] Sumi**
Happy...
**[16:06] Sumi**
It would make me very happy, at least.
**[16:14] Kazuya**
*I see...*
**[16:16] Kazuya**
*She's right!*
**[16:17] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara will obviously be*
* hurting right now, I'm sure.*
**[16:20] Kazuya**
* But fretting over things and not cheering*
* her up is just backwards logic!*
**[16:25] Kazuya**
"I'm not very useful"? Don't be silly.
**[16:28] Kazuya**
It was an amazing date.
**[16:30] Kazuya**
Let's head back to Tokyo.
**[16:41] Sumi**
Yup.
**[17:00] Ruka**
What?
**[17:01] Ruka**
Chizuru-san's grandmother passed away?
**[17:03] Ruka**
I see. That must be so hard...
***SIGN*** For Chizuru-san
**[17:07] Kazuya**
She's putting on a brave face,
and it's just so hard to watch.
***SIGN*** There's no way
she's not hurting
**[17:11] Ruka**
Well, she can be quite awkward.
**[17:14] Ruka**
We're in a truce, so I do want
to cheer her up somehow,
**[17:18] Ruka**
but family matters can be really delicate.
**[17:21] Kazuya**
*She's so mature.*
**[17:24] Ruka**
But if it were me, I'd want to be cheered up.
**[17:29] Ruka**
If you straight-up told me, "Cheer up!"
***SIGN*** Stop it!
**[17:34] Ruka**
Squee! I'd totally get butterflies!
**[17:36] Kazuya**
R-Right?!
**[17:39] Ruka**
Wait, you're not thinking of...
**[17:41] Ruka**
I take it back!
**[17:44] Ruka**
That's a nope!
Cheering her up would be insensitive!
***SIGN*** You should keep your distance!!
***SIGN*** Pumped up! Pumped up!
**[17:47] Ruka**
Chizuru-san's a rental girlfriend.
***SIGN*** Get back here!
Come back to me, Kazuya!
**[17:50] Ruka**
Having you, a client, try to cheer her up
***SIGN*** Pumped up! Pumped up!
**[17:53] Ruka**
would be crossing so many lines!
***SIGN*** Listen to me!!
**[18:02] (Flashback) Ruka**
If you care so much for a rental girlfriend,
**[18:05] (Flashback) Ruka**
then you're sure to treat a
real girlfriend even better!
**[18:12] Ruka**
*He's passionate, huh?*
**[18:14] Ruka**
*God, I hate myself sometimes.*
**[18:20] Ruka**
This situation warrants it,
so I won't stop you!
***SIGN*** Not that
I know
**[18:23] Ruka**
But you're just a client!
***SIGN*** what you're
thinking of doing!!
**[18:25] Ruka**
You'll never close the gap
between the two of you!
**[18:29] Ruka**
Also, I'm your girlfriend.
**[18:32] Ruka**
You'd better take me to
the amusement park in return.
**[18:39] Kazuya**
For sure! I'll go for sure!
**[18:41] Ruka**
How about we go right now?
**[18:43] Kazuya**
Today? Not happening.
***SIGN*** I'm on shift
until late
**[18:46] Kazuya**
Can I get an advance on my pay, please?
**[18:49] Boss**
What? Why? Hitting the red-light district?
**[18:52] Kazuya**
What do you think I am?
**[18:54] Boss**
Uncontrolled lust will ruin you.
***SIGN*** It's not that...
**[18:58] Kazuya**
There's a girl I want to cheer up.
**[19:00] Boss**
Huh... I thought you were dating Ruka-chan.
***SIGN*** You're sharp...
I mean, I'm not...
**[19:05] Boss**
FYI, she's mine.
***SIGN*** She's cute, isn't she?
And full of energy.
**[19:06] Kazuya**
Boss? Aren't you married?
***SIGN*** S°x
**[19:08] Boss**
Don't you dare make a move.
**[19:10] Kazuya**
I won't! I swear on my life!
***SIGN*** What are we
even talking about?
**[19:12] Boss**
So, what? You're gonna
ask her out on a fancy date?
**[19:17] Kazuya**
Yeah... something like that.
***SIGN*** There is
a limit,
of course
**[19:19] Boss**
We're lacking staff next month, you see.
***SIGN*** Wish I had someone to count on...
**[19:21] Kazuya**
I'll come in! As much as I possibly can!
**[19:24] Boss**
Damn, I want to be cheered up, too!
**[19:27] Kazuya**
Where did that come from?
**[19:29] Boss**
We guys exist solely to cheer girls up.
**[19:33] Boss**
Remember that.
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
**[19:35] Kazuya**
I will!
**[19:39] Kazuya**
*I've lost count of how many times
she's helped me out until now.*
**[19:42] Ruka**
Kazuya, I'm clocking out...
**[19:50] Kazuya**
*When I was in trouble, when I was in pain...*
**[19:56] Ruka**
Boss, do you wanna go on a date now?
***SIGN*** Maybe I should
cheat on him back
***SIGN*** baduuuuuump!!
**[19:58] Boss**
What?!
**[19:59] Ruka**
Just kidding.
**[20:00] Boss**
Wha...
**[20:04] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara has always been there for me,*
**[20:08] Kazuya**
*helped me pick myself back up,*
**[20:10] Kazuya**
*and been my pillar of support.*
***SIGN*** 10-hour shift
**[20:14] Kazuya**
I'm so done...
**[20:19] Kazuya**
*If I don't stand by her now...*
**[20:23] Kazuya**
*Some "boyfriend" I'd be!*
**[20:25] Kazuya**
*Some man I'd be!*
***SIGN*** Modern Tokyo Date Plans
***SIGN*** Rental Girlfriend Agency
To: Kinoshita Kazuya
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama, your date
with Mizuhara Chizuru is confirmed / Rental Girlfriend Agency
Kinoshita Kazuya-sama,
This is the rental girlfriend agency.
Thank you for scheduling a date with us.
**[20:27] Kazuya**
*I'll console her! Cheer her up!*
**[20:30] Kazuya**
*It's my turn to be her pillar of support!*
**[20:34] Kazuya**
*Tomorrow, I will rent out Mizuhara.*
**[20:38] Kazuya**
*And I'm going to make it the best date ever!*
**[22:22] Kazuya**
*It's here. The time has come.*
***SIGN*** Your reservation with Kani Doraku Ginza 8-cho-me
Date and Time
Today 18:00
Location
Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Participants
2
**[22:25] Kazuya**
*I put all my advance pay into this,*
***SIGN*** Locked and reserved
***SIGN*** Also scouted out
**[22:28] Kazuya**
*the ten-hour Mizuhara Cheer-Up Course.*
**[22:31] Kazuya**
*Gah!*
**[22:32] Kazuya**
*I haven't seen her since the wake!*
**[22:35] Kazuya**
*How am I supposed to face her?!*
***SIGN*** hhh
hhhh
***SIGN*** TPO, dude.
**[22:37] Fish**
*TPO, dude.*
**[22:39] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's amazing, though.*
**[22:42] Kazuya**
*Even now, she's working.*
**[22:44] Kazuya**
* Some do say work helps*
* take your mind off the grief.*
**[22:48] Kazuya**
* A normal client would be blissfully unaware,*
* and just have a fun date with her.*
**[22:55] Kazuya**
*But I'm painfully aware...*
**[22:58] Kazuya**
*Hey, Mizuhara, what did you think*
**[23:02] Kazuya**
*of me booking an all-day date with you?*
**[23:05] Kazuya**
*Are you going to hate the idea*
**[23:06] Kazuya**
*and scold me, saying my concerns are misplaced?*
**[23:10] (Flashback) Sumi**
It would make me very happy, at least.
**[23:13] Kazuya**
* Whatever you say, I've decided*
* not to chicken out of this.*
**[23:17] Kazuya**
* I'm sure I can't even imagine how much*
* it hurts to have lost Granny Sayuri.*
**[23:23] (Flashback) Chizuru**
They all fill the void in their heart
with work or significant others.
**[23:28] Kazuya**
*I'm going to spend this entire day*
**[23:30] Kazuya**
*making sure Mizuhara feels better!*
# E35 - Girlfriend and Boyfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GZ7UV2QVQ/girlfriend-and-boyfriend)
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**[00:02] Kazuya**
*I'm going to spend this entire day*
**[00:04] Kazuya**
*making sure Mizuhara feels better!*
**[00:07] Kazuya**
Maybe I should greet her with a "Heya."
***SIGN*** He's totally not ready for this
**[00:10] Kazuya**
Wouldn't be good to put
her on guard, after all.
**[00:12] Kazuya**
Okay, let's do that.
**[00:14] Kazuya**
I want her to forget all the pain,
at least during the date...
***SIGN*** Poke
***SIGN*** Flinch!!!
**[00:19] Chizuru**
Wow, you're freaking out.
***SIGN*** Attention
**[00:22] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara!*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** "Girlfriend and Boyfriend"
***SIGN*** Cute as ever!!!
***SIGN*** Unnecessary
**[01:55] Chizuru**
Not often we meet up
in the middle of Tokyo.
***SIGN*** You're here early.
Did you wait long?
***SIGN*** Took the Metro
**[01:58] Chizuru**
But it was only a train
ride away. Pretty easy.
**[02:00] Chizuru**
It's the perfect weather for a date.
***SIGN*** I'm glad it's
so nice out
**[02:03] Chizuru**
It's not easy picking out
outfits for rainy days.
**[02:05] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara seems awfully cheerful...*
***SIGN*** Totally taken
aback
**[02:08] Chizuru**
You booked me for the entire day?
Will you be okay?
***SIGN*** Financially,
I mean
**[02:11] Kazuya**
I-It's been a while and all.
**[02:13] Chizuru**
Then can I have the money?
**[02:15] Chizuru**
I'd like to get the boring stuff
over and done with.
***SIGN*** Cat Hand
***SIGN*** m 0 0 l 230 0 l 230 274 l 0 274
***SIGN*** Today's Expenses:
Basic Fee Per Hour: 6,000 yen
Choice Fee: 5,000 yen
Transport Cost (within Tokyo)
2,000 yen
= 67,000 yen
**[02:17] Kazuya**
S-Sure.
**[02:19] Chizuru**
Thanks, all done.
**[02:21] Chizuru**
Okay, where are we going,
**[02:23] Chizuru**
Kazuya-kun?
***SIGN*** Knows it's an act,
but it's still cute
**[02:25] Kazuya**
Wh... What is with that
obvious girlfriend act?
**[02:35] Kazuya**
*It's like nothing ever happened.*
***SIGN*** What
if she
really is
fine?
**[02:39] Kazuya**
* It really feels as though*
* she's completely recovered.*
***SIGN*** She's just
putting on
a brave face!
That's it!
**[02:42] Kazuya**
*No, don't be stupid! She couldn't have!*
**[02:45] Kazuya**
* The first move in the*
* Cheer Up Mizuhara Date is...*
**[02:49] Chizuru**
Huh? Anything I like?
***SIGN*** A man's pride
**[02:51] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah... I'll get you anything.
***SIGN*** Always
wanted
to use
this
line
**[02:55] Chizuru**
Why does it feel like you're trying too hard?
**[02:56] Kazuya**
Huh? What do you mean?
***SIGN*** This is just
how I look
***SIGN*** Cat Mode Redux
**[02:58] Chizuru**
But, well, the agency's told us
to accept any gifts we're offered.
***SIGN*** I gratefully accept
***SIGN*** Oh, really?
**[03:02] Kazuya**
*She's as sharp as ever.*
***SIGN*** I've looked into the prices here,
and they're not stupidly expensive
**[03:04] Kazuya**
* But she takes her fashion seriously,*
* so this should make her happy.*
**[03:08] Kazuya**
*Still...*
**[03:10] Kazuya**
*Looking at these outfits...*
***SIGN*** Squirm
***SIGN*** Squirm
**[03:13] Kazuya**
*really fuels the fantasies!*
***SIGN*** I bet this will
look great
**[03:15] Chizuru**
What? Did that catch your eye?
**[03:18] Kazuya**
Huh? No, not really.
**[03:22] Chizuru**
Sheesh.
**[03:24] Chizuru**
Pass it here.
**[03:27] Chizuru**
You want me to try it on, don't you?
**[03:30] Kazuya**
N-No, it's not that I want you to!
***SIGN*** You'd do that?!
**[03:33] Chizuru**
You really are an emoji in human form.
***SIGN*** It's written on your face
**[03:36] Chizuru**
Yeah, this looks good.
***SIGN*** I like the form
and the color
**[03:38] Chizuru**
I've been wanting fall outfits,
and this one seems versatile.
**[03:43] Chizuru**
You've got an eye for fashion.
**[03:44] Kazuya**
*That makes me so happy!*
***SIGN*** Why does it feel
so good to have
your taste in fashion
complimented by a girl?
***SIGN*** By Mizuhara,
no less
**[03:46] Chizuru**
The skirt's a little short, though...
**[03:49] Kazuya**
*Eek!*
**[03:50] Chizuru**
Anyway, don't hold back.
**[03:52] Chizuru**
Only an idiot spends money
only to keep his thoughts to himself.
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
***SIGN*** Ba-dump
**[03:56] Chizuru**
Anyway, be right back.
**[04:04] Chizuru**
Well? Do you like it?
***SIGN*** Too dazzling!
I can't look!!
***SIGN*** Not to your liking?
**[04:08] Chizuru**
What? Not what you were expecting?
**[04:10] Kazuya**
Y-You look great!
**[04:12] Kazuya**
Super duper great!
**[04:13] Chizuru**
Oh. Thanks.
**[04:16] Chizuru**
I'll take these, please.
***SIGN*** You sure?!
**[04:18] Staff**
Thank you. Let me pack that up for you.
**[04:18] Kazuya**
*In the end, I chose for her...*
***SIGN*** The shoes go
with it, too
**[04:21] Kazuya**
Oh, thanks.
***SIGN*** You can pay
over here
**[04:22] Chizuru**
Actually, no.
**[04:24] Chizuru**
Just take off the tags, please.
***SIGN*** Wha!!
**[04:27] Kazuya**
Mizuhara, I can't ask you to do that.
**[04:30] Chizuru**
Come here for a sec.
**[04:33] Kazuya**
Wh-What is it?
***SIGN*** Sit
***SIGN*** SMACK
**[04:37] Chizuru**
Don't make me repeat myself.
**[04:40] Chizuru**
Right now, we're a couple. No holding back.
**[04:43] Chizuru**
Let me wear this on our date today.
**[04:49] Chizuru**
Not like it's exposing my panties or anything.
**[04:51] Kazuya**
*Eek!*
**[04:52] Staff**
Thank you! Come again!
**[04:54] Chizuru**
Thanks.
**[04:56] Chizuru**
Where to next?
**[04:58] Kazuya**
*Cheer-up date... Cheer-up date!*
**[05:07] Chizuru**
Can we hold hands?
**[05:10] Kazuya**
S-Sure!
***SIGN*** Expressionless.
**[05:19] Guys**
Yo, check out that chick.
**[05:21] Guys**
Is she a model?
**[05:22] Guys**
She's totally my type.
**[05:24] Guys**
Uh, I'm pretty sure all
mankind would be into her.
***SIGN*** Woohoo
**[05:28] Kazuya**
* Girlfriend-mode Mizuhara*
* really is out of this world!*
**[05:31] Kazuya**
* Even in packed Shinjuku,*
* she stands out from the crowd!*
**[05:34] Kazuya**
* The dark top only highlights*
* the brief glimpses of her fair skin!*
**[05:38] Kazuya**
* And she usually doesn't*
* wear skirts this short.*
***SIGN*** Too pretty
**[05:41] Kazuya**
*Are her thighs CG or something?!*
**[05:44] Kazuya**
* Most of all, it feels like such a win*
* that she's wearing an outfit I picked out!*
**[05:48] Kazuya**
* God, I'm so frozen up around her,*
* I can't even feel my fingers.*
**[05:54] Kazuya**
*Stop it! I'm not here to have fun!*
**[05:56] Chizuru**
So, what are we doing after this?
**[05:58] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[05:59] Chizuru**
Don't "huh" me.
**[06:01] Chizuru**
You said the schedule was a secret
and wouldn't text it to me.
**[06:04] Chizuru**
You've planned everything out, right?
**[06:07] Kazuya**
* Right! Today's date plan is*
* all to cheer Mizuhara up.*
***SIGN*** The
counter
punch
**[06:11] Kazuya**
* She got me with a counter just now,*
* but we've only just started!*
**[06:16] Kazuya**
* I know for sure she'll*
* enjoy what's coming next!*
**[06:19] Kazuya**
*I'll make this the greatest date ever!*
**[06:22] Chizuru**
Huh?
**[06:24] Chizuru**
A movie?
**[06:25] Kazuya**
Yeah.
**[06:26] Kazuya**
I saw something that you might like.
Figured it'd be a good change of pace.
**[06:31] Chizuru**
Huh...
**[06:33] Kazuya**
* Movies and acting go*
* hand-in-hand with Mizuhara.*
**[06:37] Kazuya**
* I did tons of research on*
* what she'd like to watch.*
**[06:41] Kazuya**
*I'm sure she'll enjoy this one.*
**[06:44] Chizuru**
You're being suspiciously nice to me.
**[06:46] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[06:47] Chizuru**
I mean, we don't often come to the movies.
***SIGN*** Busted...
**[06:52] Chizuru**
And Director Karakida's known for his
documentary-style films with raw themes.
**[06:57] Chizuru**
Do you watch them often?
**[07:01] Kazuya**
Oh, nah.
**[07:02] Kazuya**
I usually just watch Hollywood movies,
**[07:05] Kazuya**
but even I have times when I wanna
watch stuff like this, you know?
**[07:13] Kazuya**
*I hope she likes it...*
***SIGN*** Holding hands
with a hottie
while watching
a movie...!!
**[07:32] Kazuya**
*I never thought this day would come...*
**[07:36] Kazuya**
*Man, I wanna stay like this until I die.*
***SIGN*** huff
***SIGN*** huff
**[07:42] Kazuya**
*That said, I didn't get that movie at all!*
***SIGN*** Who actually dunnit?
***SIGN*** I'm so beat for some reason
**[07:45] Kazuya**
* To be fair, I was too distracted by the*
* handholding to pay attention, but still!*
***SIGN*** even though
I was just sitting
**[07:50] Kazuya**
*Did I just make a massive mistake?*
***SIGN*** Gah
**[07:52] Kazuya**
*Did I pick one that was too difficult?*
**[07:54] Kazuya**
*We can't have a fun discussion about it now!*
**[07:57] Chizuru**
That was interesting, huh?
**[07:59] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah...
**[08:00] Kazuya**
* And 'cause I'm spending so much*
* time and money on this,*
**[08:02] Kazuya**
* will she have to try not*
* to make me feel bad?!*
**[08:04] Kazuya**
*This could affect our plans after this, too!*
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Beam
***SIGN*** Spaced out
**[08:11] Chizuru**
Hey, did you see what they
did in that last scene?!
***SIGN*** Close!
**[08:14] Chizuru**
The performances were amazing!
**[08:17] Chizuru**
Karakida really does get
the best out of his actors!
**[08:20] Chizuru**
That climax, with them hurting
each other while hugging it out!
**[08:25] Chizuru**
The way he used the colors of dusk
to express that was so fancy!
**[08:33] Kazuya**
*Yikes... I may just start crying...*
**[08:37] Kazuya**
*All that research was worth it.*
**[08:40] Kazuya**
*I think I've hit up on a huge contradiction.*
**[08:44] Kazuya**
* I saved up money and did so much*
* prep to show her a fun time,*
**[08:49] Kazuya**
*but when I see her enjoying herself,*
**[08:52] Kazuya**
*it makes me super happy.*
**[08:54] Kazuya**
* I'm starting to think I can't give you a good*
* time without having fun myself, too.*
**[09:02] Chizuru**
Oh, uh, I simply meant it was interesting.
**[09:07] Kazuya**
* Just seeing that expression made*
* asking her out today worth it.*
**[09:12] Kazuya**
*But I need her to enjoy herself more.*
**[09:15] Kazuya**
*My goal is to hit peak fun with this date.*
**[09:21] Kazuya**
Right on time.
***SIGN*** Hungry yet?
***SIGN*** Yup
**[09:23] Chizuru**
Wow. This is a lovely restaurant.
**[09:37] Kazuya**
*She's unbelievably pretty.*
***SIGN*** She feels so
out of
place with me
**[09:40] Kazuya**
* She fits right in with this*
* fashionable ambiance,*
**[09:42] Kazuya**
* and the classy music is practically*
* her theme song!*
***SIGN*** Kinda pricey
***SIGN*** What...?
**[10:02] Chizuru**
Admit it. You're worried
about me, aren't you?
**[10:05] Chizuru**
If this is about my grandma,
I told you I'm fine.
**[10:08] Chizuru**
This date is just too much.
***SIGN*** Kazuya's Sanity Gauge
***SIGN*** She
knows
**[10:12] Chizuru**
I knew it was coming.
**[10:14] Chizuru**
Tip-toeing around it just makes
things awkward for me.
***SIGN*** Iron
maiden...
**[10:19] (Flashback) Mini**
No woman is an island.
**[10:23] (Flashback) Sumi**
It would make me very happy, at least.
***SIGN*** Zooom
***SIGN*** Pump Pump
**[10:28] Kazuya**
I-It's really not what you think.
**[10:31] Chizuru**
Huh...
**[10:34] Chizuru**
Oh, and also...
**[10:36] Chizuru**
Thanks for the projector.
**[10:40] Chizuru**
I wasn't sure if I should talk about it
today since it's a private matter,
**[10:44] Chizuru**
but I decided that I should thank you,
even if it breaks the fourth wall.
**[10:49] Chizuru**
And sorry, I had too much
going on in the hospital.
**[10:51] Kazuya**
Oh, nah, I didn't do anything.
**[10:54] Kazuya**
That projector belongs to the film club.
**[10:56] Chizuru**
We have the screening next week, huh?
**[10:58] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[11:01] Kazuya**
Hey, uh, did your grandma
get to watch the movie?
**[11:08] Chizuru**
Not all of it, but she did catch a little.
**[11:13] Chizuru**
She said it was a wonderful film.
**[11:17] Kazuya**
*Oh, no... I wanna cry.*
**[11:20] Chizuru**
My dream of showing her me shining
on the silver screen didn't come true,
**[11:25] Chizuru**
but I'm grateful she got to see
something to that effect.
**[11:30] Staff**
Can I take your orders?
**[11:32] Chizuru**
Oh, yes.
**[11:33] Chizuru**
I'll have this and...
**[11:35] Kazuya**
*Thank goodness...*
**[11:37] Kazuya**
*Thank goodness!*
**[11:42] Chizuru**
I feel like you've done more
than enough for me already.
**[11:46] Chizuru**
Without you, there would've been no movie.
**[11:50] Chizuru**
I can't ask you for any more.
**[11:53] Kazuya**
Maybe so,
**[11:55] Kazuya**
but this is what I want.
**[11:57] Kazuya**
All you have to do is tag along.
**[11:59] Kazuya**
That's it.
**[12:02] Chizuru**
Well...
**[12:02] Chizuru**
If my boyfriend says so,
I guess I'll have to play along.
***SIGN*** Boyfriend...
**[12:08] Chizuru**
Okay, I'll enjoy this to my fullest.
***SIGN*** Cute...
***SIGN*** Cat
***SIGN*** Gotta answer
the client's needs
**[12:11] Chizuru**
I'm getting paid to, and all.
**[12:14] Kazuya**
*Phew. She didn't refuse.*
**[12:17] Kazuya**
*I don't know how "fine" she really is,*
**[12:19] Kazuya**
*but my goal remains unchanged.*
**[12:21] Kazuya**
*Besides, Mizuhara has no idea*
***SIGN*** mwahahaha
**[12:24] Kazuya**
* that my cheer-up date plan is gonna*
* kick into another gear starting now!*
***SIGN*** Love is all about decisiveness
**[12:33] Chizuru**
Bouldering?
**[12:34] Chizuru**
That explains the change of clothes.
***SIGN*** You asked me
to bring stuff
that was to easy
to move around in
**[12:35] Kazuya**
Ever since we came that one time,
I've been wanting to try it again.
**[12:40] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara seemed to like it,*
**[12:42] Kazuya**
*and exercise will take her mind off things.*
**[12:44] Kazuya**
* And there's another,*
* hidden purpose to this...*
**[12:48] Chizuru**
Yeah, this might be fun.
**[12:50] Chizuru**
I'll go get changed.
**[12:51] Kazuya**
Okay.
***SIGN*** Fall to the dark side...
***SIGN*** That dude's got
a scary look in his eyes
**[12:53] Kazuya**
* Mwahaha, she's enjoying herself,*
* not knowing she's already fallen into my trap.*
**[13:02] Chizuru**
Man, it's been forever.
**[13:04] Kazuya**
*Squee!*
***SIGN*** Sporty Mizuhara is
always a knockout
**[13:06] Kazuya**
*She's so cute!*
**[13:08] Kazuya**
*Crap!*
***SIGN*** My eyes
are going
places they
shouldn't be!!
**[13:09] Kazuya**
*I'm just enjoying myself again!*
***SIGN*** Boing
**[13:12] Kazuya**
* If I remember right,*
* she was really good at this.*
***SIGN*** Note: Don't climb together with her
**[13:15] Kazuya**
* I can't cut a pathetic figure*
* and ruin the mood.*
***SIGN*** Kazuya's image
***SIGN*** Be thorough
**[13:19] Kazuya**
*I'd better stretch.*
**[13:21] Chizuru**
Need a hand?
**[13:24] Chizuru**
With stretches.
**[13:26] Kazuya**
You couldn't mean...
**[13:28] Chizuru**
What else could I mean?
**[13:30] Kazuya**
I-I'm good. I can manage by myself.
**[13:32] Kazuya**
One, two, three, four...
**[13:33] Chizuru**
Why? It's more efficient
to do them as a pair.
**[13:36] Chizuru**
And I want to stretch, too.
***SIGN*** So we'll have
to trade places?
**[13:38] Kazuya**
*It's just, we'll get too close for comfort!*
**[13:41] Chizuru**
Here I go.
***SIGN*** Oof...
**[13:44] Chizuru**
Whoa, you're so stiff!
**[13:46] Chizuru**
Are you drinking all the time
and not looking after yourself?
***SIGN*** Push
***SIGN*** Pressure
***SIGN*** Whew
***SIGN*** Nice scent
plus knee
***SIGN*** Can't even bring
himself to touch her
**[13:56] Chizuru**
Hey, come on.
**[13:57] Chizuru**
That's not nearly enough force.
***SIGN*** Can feel the bumps
of her bra
***SIGN*** Her visible nape beneath
her ponytail is (almost)
like peeking through the
curtains at something holy!
***SIGN*** Stiff
***SIGN*** Stiff
**[14:01] Chizuru**
Come on, relax a little!
***SIGN*** Tummy <3
***SIGN*** Soft
***SIGN*** Soft
***SIGN*** Inexplicable pressure
***SIGN*** Can't confirm, but can feel the flexibility
**[14:09] Kazuya**
*S-So light!*
***SIGN*** Her hair stroking
his cheeks
***SIGN*** Pant
***SIGN*** Pant
***SIGN*** Is having a heart attack
before even starting
***SIGN*** BPM is post-marathon levels
**[14:14] Chizuru**
Okay, let's begin.
***SIGN*** That should do it
***SIGN*** 30 Minutes Later
**[14:17] Chizuru**
Yay, yay.
***SIGN*** Squirm
**[14:35] Kazuya**
*Damn it, where am I looking again?!*
**[14:38] Kazuya**
* Still, she's awesome.*
* She's that far up the intermediate course.*
**[14:44] Chizuru**
Maybe I can't do this after all.
**[14:46] Kazuya**
Use your toetips to get a foothold.
**[14:49] Kazuya**
That way, your center of gravity will lean
toward the wall, reducing the stress.
**[14:53] Chizuru**
Like this?
**[14:54] Kazuya**
Yeah!
**[14:55] Chizuru**
You're right. This does feel easier.
**[14:58] Chizuru**
Why do you know so much about this?
**[15:00] Kazuya**
I-I just looked it up.
***SIGN*** Graaawwwrr
**[15:02] Kazuya**
* I can't tell her I trained when*
* I came to check the place out.*
**[15:08] Kazuya**
Once you're stable, kick off and
grab the topmost rock in one go.
**[15:12] Chizuru**
Hup.
**[15:14] Chizuru**
I-I got it!
**[15:16] Kazuya**
Yeah!
**[15:17] Chizuru**
Yay!
**[15:21] Chizuru**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** You cleared a V3!
**[15:22] Kazuya**
You're awesome, Mizuhara!
**[15:24] Kazuya**
You even got me hyped!
**[15:26] Chizuru**
What the heck?
***SIGN*** I know that feeling, though
**[15:34] Kazuya**
* In the end, I had the most fun.*
* Why does this keep happening?*
**[15:37] Chizuru**
All that exercise made me hungry.
**[15:41] Kazuya**
*It's happening!*
***SIGN*** Flash
**[15:43] Kazuya**
I-I figured it would, so I made reservations.
**[15:48] Sign**
Kani Doraku
**[15:50] Chizuru**
Hey...
***SIGN*** Expensive crab...
**[15:51] Chizuru**
Come on...
**[15:53] Chizuru**
Okay, this is too much!
**[15:55] Kazuya**
It's fine.
**[15:56] Chizuru**
Did you strike oil or something?
**[15:58] Kazuya**
I just budgeted for this!
***SIGN*** I made
reservations
already, too
***SIGN*** Plus it's Ginza
**[16:01] Kazuya**
*Burning all those calories right into crab!*
***SIGN*** A perfect one-two punch
***SIGN*** The bouldering
was a setup
for this
**[16:03] Kazuya**
*A spectacular plan, if I say so myself.*
***SIGN*** Doesn't matter
how much money
you drop
**[16:06] Chizuru**
You're not getting a happy
ending out of this, okay?
**[16:08] Kazuya**
Wh-What kinda guy do you take me for?
**[16:10] Kazuya**
I told you, this is what I want to do.
**[16:15] Staff**
Kinoshita-sama, allow me
to guide you to your table.
**[16:18] Kazuya**
P-Please do.
**[16:19] Kazuya**
*I decided to splurge today.*
**[16:22] Kazuya**
* She liked the movie, lunch,*
* and bouldering more than I expected.*
**[16:27] Kazuya**
*I may actually be helping Mizuhara out here.*
**[16:36] Girl**
That was yummy!
**[16:39] Grandma**
Do you want to stop by a
toy store on the way home?
**[16:41] Girl**
Yay!
**[16:59] Chizuru**
Whoa, look at all this food!
**[17:01] Chizuru**
It really is all-you-can-crab!
**[17:06] Kazuya**
*Holy crab!*
**[17:07] Kazuya**
*Do I really have enough money for this?!*
**[17:10] Kazuya**
*Crab hotpot, 7,000 yen.*
**[17:11] Kazuya**
*Crab sashimi, 3,000 yen.*
**[17:12] Kazuya**
*Crab sushi, 2,000 yen.*
**[17:14] Kazuya**
*So this is how much firepower crab has!*
**[17:16] Chizuru**
Hey, are you really going
to be okay for money?
***SIGN*** This is a
crazy lineup
**[17:19] Kazuya**
I-I-I'll be fine. I accounted for all this.
**[17:22] Chizuru**
Really? I'm going to dig in, you know.
**[17:25] Kazuya**
Y-You can trust me.
**[17:28] Chizuru**
If you say so.
**[17:29] Kazuya**
*It'll be okay.*
***SIGN*** Time to eat
**[17:30] Kazuya**
* Once we get through this,*
* the rest of the date won't cost much.*
***SIGN*** I decided to enjoy myself
**[17:33] Kazuya**
* I'd better act confident so Mizuhara*
* doesn't have to worry about me.*
**[17:38] Kazuya**
* If this makes her feel better,*
* it'll be more than worth it.*
**[17:47] Chizuru**
Here.
**[17:48] Kazuya**
Me?!
***SIGN*** Did you have
to jump out
of your chair?
**[17:49] Kazuya**
*What?!*
**[17:50] Chizuru**
Have the first bite.
**[17:53] Kazuya**
*What is this, baptism by rental girlfriend?*
***SIGN*** Ordered
it himself
**[17:57] Chizuru**
Is it good?
**[17:58] Kazuya**
Just amazing!
**[18:00] Kazuya**
*Man, what is this?*
**[18:01] Kazuya**
* The soft mouthfeel of crab meat*
* married with the burst of umami...*
**[18:07] Kazuya**
* Add to that Mizuhara's kindness and warmth,*
* and it's the greatest dish on Earth!*
**[18:12] Chizuru**
I'll help myself, too.
**[18:15] Chizuru**
Yum! Delicious!
**[18:18] Kazuya**
* That one smile is enough to*
* give the Benjamins salvation.*
***SIGN*** Rest in peace
**[18:23] Chizuru**
Here you are.
**[18:24] Kazuya**
O-Oh, thanks.
**[18:27] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara can do it all, huh?*
**[18:30] Kazuya**
* She's looking over the hotpot, clearing up*
* all the plates, and all the other stuff.*
**[18:34] Kazuya**
*She'll probably be an amazing wife.*
**[18:37] Chizuru**
Want a refill?
**[18:38] Kazuya**
S-Sure.
**[18:47] Chizuru**
Huh? What?
**[18:48] Kazuya**
Nothing at all!
**[18:50] Kazuya**
*A lavish meal, beer,*
**[18:53] Kazuya**
*and a considerate, pretty wife!*
**[18:53] Chizuru**
Some mochi might be nice, too.
**[18:55] Kazuya**
*I feel like a king!*
***SIGN*** Has my life
just peaked?
**[18:59] Chizuru**
Thanks for the meal!
**[19:00] Chizuru**
That was delicious!
**[19:02] Kazuya**
Hah... My wallet feels so light now.
**[19:05] Chizuru**
It was so good, I might call crab
my favourite food from now on.
***SIGN*** I'm
so
glad
**[19:10] Kazuya**
*It's like Newton's third law.*
**[19:12] Kazuya**
*I try and try to show her a good time,*
**[19:15] Kazuya**
*only for her to do the same for me.*
**[19:18] Kazuya**
* Did Mizuhara truly enjoy today's*
* date with all her heart?*
**[19:21] Kazuya**
*I don't really know.*
**[19:25] Kazuya**
* But this is fine.*
* I've done everything I could.*
**[19:30] Kazuya**
* If it helps her take her mind off things*
* even a little, that's all I could ask for.*
**[19:35] Chizuru**
So, is that all we had on the schedule?
**[19:37] Kazuya**
Huh? Oh, uh...
**[19:38] Chizuru**
We still have an hour left.
**[19:40] Chizuru**
We already checked out clothes...
Maybe hit up an accessories store?
**[19:44] Kazuya**
There's one more thing I want to do!
***SIGN*** Handheld Fireworks
***SIGN*** Festival 2
**[19:51] Chizuru**
Fireworks?
**[19:53] Chizuru**
Talk about fully loaded.
***SIGN*** You packed everything you could think of
**[19:55] Kazuya**
Wh-What better way to mark
the end of summer, right?
**[19:58] Kazuya**
* Was it a bit too childish? But it's*
* the typical summer date activity.*
**[20:02] Chizuru**
I haven't done this in ages. I'm in.
***SIGN*** Phew
**[20:05] Chizuru**
Oh, this has sparklers!
**[20:08] Kazuya**
You like them?
**[20:10] Chizuru**
My grandma loved them.
***SIGN*** O-Oh...
**[20:12] Chizuru**
So we always started with them in our family.
***SIGN*** They
usually
go
last
**[20:16] Kazuya**
Oh, really?
**[20:19] Chizuru**
May I?
**[20:20] Kazuya**
Of course.
**[20:27] Kazuya**
*How angelic can you be?*
**[20:29] Kazuya**
I'll go get us some water.
***SIGN*** I may
be drunk
**[20:31] Chizuru**
Sorry for making you go.
***SIGN*** Good. Looks like she liked the idea.
**[20:33] Kazuya**
Don't worry about it.
**[20:54] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Aw, it went out.
**[21:00] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Extra time!
**[21:06] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
What's this, fireworks? How romantic!
***SIGN*** Stay away!!
**[21:10] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Stop right there, Grandpa!
**[21:11] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
Wha?
**[21:12] (Flashback) Katsuhito**
But why? That's mean, Chizuru!
***SIGN*** What do you take your grandpa for?!
***SIGN*** It's gonna drop off!!
**[21:16] (Flashback) Chizuru**
God, so annoying! That's the annoying part!
**[21:27] Kazuya**
Did I fill it up too much?
Better safe than sorry, though.
# E36 - Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GD9UVQ9VZ/ideal-girlfriend-and-girlfriend)
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***SIGN*** "Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend"
**[00:25] Kazuya**
Mizuhara.
**[00:27] Chizuru**
Oh, sorry. Thanks for the water.
**[00:29] Chizuru**
I haven't done this in ages,
so I wound up engrossed.
**[00:32] Chizuru**
I forgot that sparklers
can get so smoky, though.
**[00:36] Chizuru**
It got in my eyes.
**[00:39] Chizuru**
Come on!
**[00:40] Chizuru**
Let's keep going!
**[00:43] Chizuru**
We should unpack everything.
That'll make things easier.
**[00:46] Chizuru**
This takes me back!
**[00:53] Chizuru**
It's red. Pretty!
**[01:03] Kazuya**
*I knew.*
**[01:05] Kazuya**
*I knew all along...*
**[01:07] Kazuya**
* that my cheering her up*
* wouldn't change a thing.*
**[01:13] Kazuya**
*That I couldn't do anything to help her.*
**[01:18] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara really is strong.*
**[01:20] Kazuya**
*Even now, she's controlling herself*
**[01:23] Kazuya**
*so that she doesn't bother anyone.*
**[01:25] Kazuya**
* She played the absolute perfect*
* girlfriend today, too.*
**[01:29] Kazuya**
*I get it! I know, damn it!*
**[01:32] Kazuya**
*Back then,*
**[01:34] Kazuya**
*back then...*
**[01:35] Kazuya**
*And ever since we first met,*
**[01:39] Kazuya**
* I've only ever been a client to her,*
* a rental girlfriend.*
**[01:39] Chizuru**
We're really blowing through them.
Time flies when you're having fun.
**[01:43] Kazuya**
* I'm not the kind of person she can rely on,*
* nor do we have that kinda relationship.*
**[01:49] (Flashback) Chizuru**
I'm your rental girlfriend!
This is just how it works!
**[01:58] Kazuya**
*But... Even so, Mizuhara...*
**[02:03] Kazuya**
*I can't help it!*
**[02:05] Kazuya**
*Looking at you smiling all the time...*
**[02:08] Kazuya**
* Bottling up all your pain,*
* putting on a brave face...*
**[02:09] Chizuru**
Wow, memories!
**[02:13] Kazuya**
*Watching you try as hard as you possibly can*
**[02:14] Chizuru**
Okay, we get two each.
**[02:18] Kazuya**
* to move on and live strong, even as*
* you're left all alone in this world,*
**[02:23] Kazuya**
*I stop caring about how annoying, pushy,*
**[02:26] Kazuya**
* meddling, conceited, or a garbage*
* human being it makes me!*
**[02:33] Kazuya**
*I just want to help you out any way I can!*
**[02:38] Kazuya**
*I want to be there for you!*
**[02:41] Kazuya**
*I can't help it!*
**[02:47] Kazuya**
*But there's nothing I can do anymore.*
**[02:53] Chizuru**
Oh, it's over.
**[02:57] Chizuru**
That was fun!
**[02:59] Chizuru**
Perfect timing, too. We should get going.
***SIGN*** Sorry for making you
clean up all the trash
**[03:02] Chizuru**
Oh, and I think your date
plan today was wonderful.
**[03:07] Chizuru**
And I don't just mean how much money you spent.
**[03:11] Chizuru**
Hmm, how do I say this?
**[03:13] Chizuru**
It showed you were really putting
yourself in your date's shoes.
**[03:17] Chizuru**
Any girl would be overjoyed
by the effort you put in.
**[03:20] Chizuru**
You might land yourself a real girlfriend soon.
**[03:24] Kazuya**
You know what my ideal girlfriend's like?
**[03:28] Kazuya**
*What pushed me to say that right then?*
**[03:31] Kazuya**
*I still have no idea.*
**[03:33] Kazuya**
* But with a girl trembling*
* in sorrow in front of me,*
**[03:37] Kazuya**
*I can't draw a line because I'm "just a client."*
**[03:40] Kazuya**
*I don't have it all figured out like that.*
**[03:43] Kazuya**
My ideal girlfriend...
**[03:47] Kazuya**
She's pretty, fashionable, and kind.
**[03:51] Kazuya**
But whenever I don't have my act together,
**[03:53] Kazuya**
she gives me the scoldings I deserve.
**[03:57] Kazuya**
She can be a ticking time bomb at times,
but in general, she's cheery.
**[04:01] Kazuya**
She has the most beautiful
smile in the world...
**[04:11] Kazuya**
But sometimes, she cries... just a little bit.
**[04:16] Kazuya**
She's usually the strongest person I know.
**[04:19] Kazuya**
Even when she's in crippling pain,
**[04:22] Kazuya**
she never lets it show.
**[04:24] Kazuya**
She says she did everything she could,
and looks on the bright side.
**[04:28] Kazuya**
She lives life with her dial turned to 11.
**[04:31] Kazuya**
She's always my rock. Not the other way around.
**[04:34] Kazuya**
Having her beside me gives me strength.
**[04:37] Kazuya**
Even when she's hurting inside,
**[04:39] Kazuya**
she does her best not to
let it affect anyone else.
**[04:42] Kazuya**
And though she usually always puts
on a smile when she's with me,
**[04:47] Kazuya**
when she's truly sad,
she lets it drop just for a little bit...
**[04:52] Kazuya**
and cries.
**[05:06] (Flashback) Sayuri**
What? You don't want to feel alone?
**[05:09] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Yeah.
**[05:11] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Come here.
**[05:15] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Don't you ever feel lonely, Grandma?
**[05:18] (Flashback) Sayuri**
Of course I do.
**[05:20] (Flashback) Chizuru**
You do? How do you deal with it?
**[05:24] (Flashback) Sayuri**
A nice, big hug fixes it right up.
**[05:29] (Flashback) Sayuri**
As long as you and Katsuhito-san
are with me, I'll be all right.
**[05:36] (Flashback) Sayuri**
I love you, Chizuru.
**[05:39] (Flashback) Sayuri**
You are my treasure.
**[06:22] Chizuru**
Grandma!
**[06:27] Chizuru**
Grandpa!
**[06:41] Kazuya**
* Once the dam broke, Mizuhara continued*
* to cry until her voice gave out.*
**[06:48] Kazuya**
* She seemed so much more frail*
* than she normally does.*
**[06:53] Kazuya**
*Her crying went way past "just a little bit,"*
**[06:58] Kazuya**
* but my heart went out to her more*
* than anyone else in my life, ever.*
***SIGN*** Rent-a-Girlfriend
***SIGN*** Where'd that guy go?
**[07:08] Fish**
*Where'd that guy go?*
***SIGN*** 44°C? That's a death
sentence (for a fish)
**[07:22] Fish**
*44 Celsius? That's a death sentence.*
***SIGN*** Daaaze
**[07:26] Kazuya**
I can't get last night out of my head.
**[07:31] Kazuya**
What was that massive moment?!
***SIGN*** (Reality,
that's what)
**[07:33] Kazuya**
Was it real life, or just a fantasy?
***SIGN*** Hasn't slept a wink
**[07:35] Kazuya**
Not even a hot bath can take my mind off it!
***SIGN*** The image has been
burned into my brain!!
***SIGN*** The Massive Moment
**[07:39] Kazuya**
* Yeah, I did want her to lean*
* on me if she needed me,*
**[07:42] Kazuya**
*but I didn't expect her to cry so hard.*
**[07:45] Kazuya**
*Was it really okay for me to see that?*
***SIGN*** The Massive Moment
**[07:47] Kazuya**
*Why did I even say what I did?*
**[07:49] Kazuya**
* I saw her in pain and just ended*
* up blurting out what I felt...*
**[07:54] Kazuya**
What now? Was that the right thing to do?!
***SIGN*** That's a yikes
from me, dude
**[07:57] Kazuya**
Huh? I don't know anymore!
**[07:57] Fish**
*That's a yikes from me, dude.*
**[07:58] Kazuya**
I don't get anything in my life anymore!
**[08:01] Kazuya**
* She kept crying for, like,*
* ten minutes after that, and then...*
**[08:07] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Okay, shall we go?
**[08:10] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Y-Yeah.
**[08:12] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Hey, uh, sorry about earlier.
**[08:15] (Flashback) Kazuya**
Oh, no problem. Don't worry about it.
**[08:18] (Flashback) Chizuru**
Okay. See you.
**[08:20] (Flashback) Kazuya**
R-Right.
***SIGN*** Graargghhrrrrr
**[08:28] Kazuya**
The heck was that?
I have no idea what she was thinking!
**[08:32] Kazuya**
* But I guess that shows just how*
* much she was keeping bottled up.*
**[08:36] Kazuya**
* She always tries to fight through*
* everything, so that was progress, right?*
**[08:43] Kazuya**
*And one other thing became crystal clear.*
**[08:48] Kazuya**
*I really am hopelessly in love with Mizuhara.*
**[08:54] Kazuya**
*Her trembling shoulders...*
**[08:56] Kazuya**
*Her red ears...*
**[08:58] Kazuya**
* Every bit of her seemed*
* so small, thin, and frail*
**[09:03] Kazuya**
* that I was afraid she'd*
* break if I held her tight.*
***SIGN*** Noise Canceling
Ghost
**[09:06] Kazuya**
Gah! Maybe I should've hugged her!
***SIGN*** I might've missed
the boat on something
**[09:10] Kazuya**
She might've been hoping I would!
***SIGN*** That's the problem
with you
**[09:11] Fish**
*That's the problem with you.*
**[09:14] Kazuya**
*But now it's been proven beyond doubt!*
**[09:16] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara's not a superhuman woman of steel.*
**[09:19] Kazuya**
*She's just a girl with chinks in her armor.*
**[09:22] Kazuya**
*Her brave act is just that—an act.*
**[09:26] Kazuya**
*I bet she's crying in her apartment right now.*
**[09:30] Kazuya**
*What is this feeling?*
**[09:33] Kazuya**
* From the bottom of my heart,*
* I want to put her first.*
**[09:37] Kazuya**
*I want to protect her.*
**[09:39] Kazuya**
* The word "love" doesn't come*
* close to describing it.*
**[09:48] Kazuya**
*She is my world!*
**[09:56] Kazuya**
Huh? Wha?
***SIGN*** How'd she get in?
**[09:58] Kazuya**
What're you doing here, Yaemori-san?!
**[09:59] Mini**
The door was open.
**[10:01] Kazuya**
What? No way! When did you come in?
***SIGN*** I even rang
the bell
***SIGN*** Why copy my pose?
**[10:03] Mini**
Around when you got on your knees.
***SIGN*** Just for fun
***SIGN*** She saw all
the cringe bits!
**[10:05] Kazuya**
* How'd I not hear the intercom?*
* Was I that deep in thought?*
***SIGN*** I must be crazy!
**[10:10] Mini**
So, what's up?
**[10:11] Mini**
You were looking at Mizuhara-san's
apartment with hearts in your eyes!
**[10:14] Kazuya**
I-I wasn't!
**[10:16] Mini**
How's it going with her?
It's keeping me up all day, you know!
**[10:22] Kazuya**
*Well, I guess it's okay.*
**[10:25] Kazuya**
*I did talk to her about it already.*
**[10:29] Mini**
Whoa, really?
**[10:31] Mini**
You rolled out the red carpet on a rental date?
**[10:34] Mini**
I like that you didn't get too cocky,
and played it safe.
**[10:37] Kazuya**
Huh? Thanks, I guess?
***SIGN*** tYou mocking me?
**[10:39] Mini**
Where'd you go? What'd you eat?
***SIGN*** Take me along
next time
**[10:42] Kazuya**
Uh, the movies? Crab?
***SIGN*** Why would I?
That makes no sense
**[10:44] Mini**
Wow, nice!
**[10:47] Kazuya**
*I can't tell her about that part, can I?*
***SIGN*** Mizuhara probably doesn't
want anyone to know
**[10:51] Mini**
So?
**[10:52] Mini**
Did it cheer Mizuhara-san up?
**[10:55] Kazuya**
Huh? U-Uh, well...
**[10:57] Kazuya**
Dunno... I think she had fun?
***SIGN*** During the date
**[11:00] Mini**
Wow! That's big progress!
***SIGN*** You deserve a medal
**[11:03] Kazuya**
Y-You think so?
**[11:05] Mini**
Boy gives girl a shoulder to cry on
when she's in pain after losing her family...
***SIGN*** You've entered the true route
***SIGN*** Taking a selfie
to celebrate
**[11:10] Mini**
How romantic!
***SIGN*** Snap
**[11:13] Kazuya**
* But ultimately, I don't know*
* if I was of any help.*
**[11:19] Mini**
Anyway...
**[11:21] Mini**
You know what the next step is.
**[11:23] Kazuya**
What?
**[11:24] Mini**
Asking her out on a regular date.
***SIGN*** That's the
upcoming
chapter
**[11:27] Kazuya**
What?!
**[11:28] Kazuya**
Why? No way! I can't!
**[11:30] Mini**
But... you like her, don't you?
***SIGN*** You wanna go out
with her, right?
**[11:32] Kazuya**
Uh, I don't know if I'd say I *like* her...
***SIGN*** I don't know if
I'd say I wanna
go out with her
**[11:35] Kazuya**
I mean, she and I are just
rental girlfriend and client.
**[11:40] Kazuya**
There's money involved in our dates!
**[11:42] Kazuya**
And what happened to "playing it safe"?
***SIGN*** I'm talking about the next step
**[11:44] Mini**
You're talking about the status quo.
**[11:47] Mini**
It's clear to anyone that your relationship
has gone way beyond a rental agreement.
**[11:53] Mini**
And as long as they can take no for an answer,
**[11:54] Mini**
a neighbor asking a girl out
for dinner wouldn't piss her off.
***SIGN*** If anything, you're making
too big a deal out of it
**[12:00] Mini**
Your stock has gone up now, no doubt.
***SIGN*** Strike while
the iron's hot
**[12:05] Mini**
This is your chance to confirm
how open she is to the idea!
**[12:10] Kazuya**
Really?
**[12:13] Kazuya**
*But given what just happened...*
**[12:15] Kazuya**
* If I ask her out for real, out of nowhere,*
* she might think I'm pushing my luck...*
**[12:20] Kazuya**
No way! I can't do it!
**[12:22] Mini**
What are you saying?!
**[12:24] Mini**
You're the one who threw yourself
into a doomed romance!
***SIGN*** Say your
prayers already!
**[12:27] Kazuya**
Don't call it doomed!
**[12:28] Mini**
Quit struggling, and gimme that phone!
***SIGN*** I can feel
a bunch of parts
**[12:31] Kazuya**
I'm gonna go get lunch!
**[12:33] Mini**
Hey, wait!
**[12:39] Mini**
Sheesh.
**[12:41] Mini**
Our hero's a real handful.
**[12:50] Kazuya**
*Is Mizuhara down in the dumps right about now?*
**[12:55] Kazuya**
*I'd never seen her like that before,*
**[12:57] Kazuya**
* and I'm sure she didn't want anyone*
* to see her like that, either.*
**[13:01] Kazuya**
* Her emotions must've got the best of her*
* because she's always putting on a brave face.*
**[13:07] Kazuya**
*Well, after what happened between us,*
**[13:11] Kazuya**
* I wouldn't be surprised if she*
* came to me instead, but...*
**[13:16] Kazuya**
* Either way, I'm the only one*
* who knows how she truly feels.*
**[13:20] Kazuya**
*I gotta be there for her.*
**[13:22] (Flashback) Mini**
Asking her out on a regular date.
***SIGN*** That's the
upcoming
chapter
***SIGN*** Peaches
from
Mom
***SIGN*** Thanks
**[13:32] Kazuya**
* You know, asking her out in her*
* off-time would be too sudden,*
**[13:37] Kazuya**
*but I want her to talk to me if she needs me,*
**[13:39] Kazuya**
* and I can't very well just*
* leave her alone like this.*
**[13:43] Kazuya**
*Sharing is caring!*
**[13:44] Kazuya**
*The most basic neighbor-cheering-up move!*
***SIGN*** This is fair game, right?
Totally fair game!
**[13:48] Kazuya**
This is totally natural as a neighbor!
***SIGN*** Being defensive
as always
**[13:51] Kazuya**
And after seeing her like that, I can't b—
**[13:54] Kazuya**
Ack!
**[13:55] Chizuru**
"Ack"?
**[13:56] Kazuya**
M-Mizuhara!
**[13:59] Chizuru**
Yeah?
***SIGN*** Got taken
by surprise
**[14:02] Kazuya**
*Gah! This is so damn awkward!*
**[14:03] Kazuya**
H-Hello!
**[14:06] Kazuya**
* Like the day after a big fight,*
* though we didn't get into a fight!*
**[14:09] Kazuya**
* Like the day after we started going out,*
* though we aren't going out!*
**[14:13] Kazuya**
*But I know she's having a hard time!*
**[14:16] Kazuya**
* If she can't talk to anyone else,*
* she can talk to me!*
**[14:19] Kazuya**
*If she's hurting, I want her to let me know!*
**[14:21] Kazuya**
*I want her to rely on me!*
**[14:23] Kazuya**
M-Mizuhara! About yesterday...
**[14:26] Chizuru**
Next week, huh?
**[14:27] Kazuya**
Huh?
**[14:28] Chizuru**
The screening. It's on Sunday, right?
***SIGN*** Nothing left to do but pray
**[14:31] Chizuru**
It's finally here.
**[14:33] Chizuru**
But, hey, we've done everything we could.
**[14:37] Chizuru**
About my outfit for the day,
**[14:39] Chizuru**
I think I should go with something blue
to match Kyoko's last scene.
**[14:45] Chizuru**
But the intro scene's memorable, too,
**[14:49] Chizuru**
so I'm torn between blue and red.
**[14:52] Kazuya**
*Uh, wait... Huh? What?*
**[14:52] Chizuru**
Though I know I'm going with a dress
either way, because she wears them often.
**[14:56] Kazuya**
*What?!*
**[14:58] Chizuru**
Are you even listening?
**[15:00] Kazuya**
Huh? O-Oh, I think either's fine.
**[15:03] Chizuru**
Could you at least pretend
to give it some thought?
***SIGN*** That's the problem with you
**[15:05] Kazuya**
F-Fine, blue.
**[15:06] Kazuya**
* She's just gonna pretend*
* all that never happened?*
**[15:10] Chizuru**
Blue, eh? I'll try looking for something.
**[15:10] Kazuya**
*There's no way she's forgotten about it!*
**[15:13] Chizuru**
Bye.
**[15:18] Kazuya**
I forgot to give her the peaches...
**[15:20] Kazuya**
What was that all about?!
***SIGN*** Peaches
**[15:22] Fish**
* Why don't you put those peaches*
* in the fridge for now?*
***SIGN*** Roll Roll
**[15:25] Kazuya**
Is that even possible?
After that moment we shared?!
***SIGN*** Wail
***SIGN*** Pretend it
never happened?!
**[15:29] Kazuya**
Surely we had some stuff to talk about!
***SIGN*** Flail
***SIGN*** Heart-to-Heart
**[15:33] Kazuya**
Ow! I didn't dream it all up!
***SIGN*** I mean,
it happened
last night
**[15:35] Kazuya**
Like it just never happened...
**[15:38] Kazuya**
Like we just removed yesterday
from the history books!
**[15:40] Kazuya**
A mystery!
**[15:41] Kazuya**
Girls are a total mystery!
**[15:43] Kazuya**
Don't tell me...
**[15:45] Kazuya**
It can't be.
**[15:46] Kazuya**
*That whole thing wasn't an act, was it?*
**[15:49] Kazuya**
*All because I said my ideal girlfriend cries?*
***SIGN*** Cat
**[15:52] Chizuru**
The customer's always right.
**[15:54] Kazuya**
No way! That's way too freaky!
***SIGN*** She's evolved into
a higher plane of existence
**[15:56] Kazuya**
Does she have perfect control
over her tear glands?!
**[16:01] Kazuya**
*Yeah, nah, I'm overthinking it.*
**[16:04] Kazuya**
* I'm sure she wants to let it all out,*
* but is controlling herself.*
**[16:09] Kazuya**
*I want to keep being there for her.*
***SIGN*** Bang
***SIGN*** Bang
**[16:15] Kazuya**
Ugh...
**[16:17] Kazuya**
How many more times do I have to feel this way?
**[16:22] Chizuru**
If you're watching from up in heaven,
**[16:25] Chizuru**
you must know the whole truth now.
**[16:28] Chizuru**
That's right. He's not
my boyfriend or anything.
**[16:32] Chizuru**
I just work as a rental girlfriend on the side.
**[16:35] Chizuru**
But...
**[16:36] Chizuru**
I was unprofessional.
**[16:39] Chizuru**
Did you hear his spiel
about his ideal girlfriend?
**[16:44] Chizuru**
He's always so dramatic.
**[16:47] Chizuru**
Even when we first met, he went,
"There's no way to get your true self on rental."
**[16:50] Chizuru**
Always trying to act cool.
**[16:52] Chizuru**
He's a total dreamer,
and not even embarrassed about it.
**[16:56] Chizuru**
Just completely oblivious.
**[17:01] Chizuru**
But I can't explain it.
**[17:03] Chizuru**
I was so lonely, I wanted to die...
**[17:07] Chizuru**
But I feel so much better after
crying it out in front of him.
**[17:14] (Flashback) Kazuya**
You know what my ideal girlfriend's like?
**[17:18] Chizuru**
Aww, man.
**[17:20] Chizuru**
Weirdo.
***SIGN*** The Aquamarine Constellation
***SIGN*** Special Screening
**[19:04] Ruka**
That was great!
**[19:17] Tabuse**
Chizuru-chan.
**[19:18] Chizuru**
Oh, Director.
**[19:19] Tabuse**
Looking for Kazuya?
**[19:21] Chizuru**
Yes, I am.
**[19:22] Tabuse**
He went to the office
to thank the cinema staff.
**[19:25] Chizuru**
Is that so?
**[19:27] Tabuse**
Got a minute to talk?
**[19:29] Tabuse**
Did you get to show your grandmother the movie?
***SIGN*** I couldn't ask in
front of other people
**[19:31] Chizuru**
Oh... Yes, thankfully.
**[19:33] Tabuse**
I see. That's great.
**[19:36] Chizuru**
You knew what happened at the hospital?
**[19:39] Tabuse**
Honestly? I nearly had a heart attack.
**[19:42] Tabuse**
I messaged Kazuya to say the edit was done,
**[19:44] Tabuse**
and he immediately showed up at my place.
Even asked to borrow the projector.
**[19:48] Tabuse**
He looked more desperate
than I'd ever seen him.
***SIGN*** Burned out
***SIGN*** Space
**[19:58] Kazuya**
*It's over... my summer break.*
**[20:01] Kazuya**
*The peak of my youth.*
**[20:05] Kazuya**
*I'm glad everyone seemed to like the movie.*
**[20:11] Kazuya**
*I went and remembered it again!*
***SIGN*** One week has passed, but nothing's changed
**[20:13] Kazuya**
*What was the deal with those tears?!*
**[20:16] Kazuya**
*Mizuhara was acting perfectly normal today.*
**[20:18] Kazuya**
* Are we really gonna sweep*
* the whole thing under the rug?*
**[20:22] Kazuya**
* But that means she really didn't want*
* anyone to see her like that, right?*
**[20:27] Kazuya**
*Bringing it back up would be rude.*
**[20:28] Chizuru**
Hey there.
**[20:29] Kazuya**
Brr! Mizuhara?
**[20:31] Chizuru**
What are you doing out here?
***SIGN*** Thanks for
the drink
**[20:33] Kazuya**
T-Taking a quick timeout.
**[20:35] Chizuru**
Not going to the wrap party?
**[20:37] Kazuya**
I am.
**[20:38] Chizuru**
What about Ruka-chan?
**[20:40] Kazuya**
She's got a shift penciled in
at work for later today.
**[20:43] Chizuru**
Well, she's not of drinking age,
so I guess she couldn't party anyway.
**[20:47] Kazuya**
*She really is acting normal.*
**[20:48] Kazuya**
* I choose not to talk about it.*
* I am a tactful guy.*
**[20:52] Chizuru**
The movie got a good response.
**[20:54] Kazuya**
Y-Yeah. All thanks to your performance.
**[20:59] Chizuru**
What's with the stereotypical
producer's interview answer?
**[21:01] Kazuya**
Lay off me.
**[21:06] Kazuya**
Hey, uh, what are you gonna do?
**[21:09] Kazuya**
Still gonna be an actress?
**[21:13] Chizuru**
Oh, right. Grandma's gone now and all.
**[21:17] Kazuya**
*Talk about blunt!*
**[21:19] Chizuru**
I'll keep acting.
**[21:21] Chizuru**
I like performing, and I'm sure Grandma's
still watching me from somewhere.
**[21:26] Chizuru**
All I did was screen a self-produced movie
in a hospital room for her.
**[21:30] Chizuru**
I want her to see me shining on screen
as a top actress from up in heaven.
**[21:34] Kazuya**
Mizuhara...
**[21:36] Chizuru**
I don't think the human heart is big
enough to hold both sorrow and joy.
**[21:43] Chizuru**
And that's fine.
**[21:44] Chizuru**
I'll just throw myself into everything I do,
**[21:47] Chizuru**
and have a blast doing it!
**[21:49] Chizuru**
I had loads of fun making
this movie, too, after all!
**[21:55] Chizuru**
Anyway, I'll go on ahead.
***SIGN*** Cute...
**[22:01] Kazuya**
* I don't know what effect*
* all that stuff I did had, but...*
**[22:03] Kazuya**
W-Wait. I'll come with you.
**[22:05] Kazuya**
* Mizuhara's smile at that moment*
* seemed brighter than before.*
**[22:08] Kazuya**
I'll show you the way!
**[22:11] Kazuya**
*All the worries plaguing my mind*
**[22:14] Kazuya**
*were melted away by that smile.*
**[22:17] Kazuya**
* And I learned once again that Mizuhara's*
* always helping me move forward in life.*
***SIGN*** Karaoke Village
**[22:30] Ruka**
I wonder if Kazuya will like it.
**[22:38] Old Man**
Why, hello there.
**[22:48] Kibe**
Yeah, I'm almost there.
**[22:52] Kibe**
What? You want to bring in another advisor?
**[22:55] Kibe**
Oh, you became friends on social media?
***SIGN*** Aren't you supposed
to be, like, old?
**[22:59] Kibe**
If you trust them, then I'm all for it.
**[23:03] Kibe**
They're here today?
**[23:06] Nagomi**
Oh, Yoshiaki! Over here!
**[23:09] Kibe**
Hey there.
**[23:11] Mami**
Oh, Kibe-chan!
**[23:13] Mami**
Hello!
**[23:14] Kibe**
Mami...chan?