E11 - Truth and Girlfriend Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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?!