E21 - 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!