My place is near here. Do you want to rest there?
But Mami, don't you have a boyfriend?
Sorry, that was a lie.
I made all that up because you brought such a pretty girl with you.
M-Mami.
Ah, I'm sorry.
We can't go to my place, my little brother brought his friend over.
I see. You must be close to your brother.
Not at all. He's not cute at all.
But, she really has the intent to invite me, right?
I have a chance!
I can invite her over my house instead!
Kazuya?
Are you okay?
Sorry, my head's more dizzy than I thought.
Right, I have some water with me.
Here, Kazuya.
This is bad.
Mami smells so good.
She's nicer to me now than when we were dating.
Mami.
I can't swallow the thought of you going out with other guys.
- Do taxi even come here? - There won't be another chance.
I can do it!
How about you come over to my place?
Huh?
I can't say that it's fate
How many more centimeters should I get close to you
While I can't (While I can't) say it,
You are the one I like, so I gaze at you from behind
Everyday is busy
I have no confidence going on a date with you
The more you shine
The more and more miserable I become
The time when we can't meet plus the moment when you smile
Divide this wonderful moment in half
Such a clumsy me and you who pretends to be tough
is unexpectedly a good match, I thought!
When you realise it, it's too late
Again, I can't say that it's a fate
How many more centimeters should I get close to you
What can I (What can I) do for you? What should I do to help you?
That day, when your smile looked like "I'm okay"
How many centimeters are you walking forward
Because if (because if) I say that you are the one
Then, maybe I can catch up to you
Will I be able to reach out to you
Wait, there's no hidden meaning or anything!
It's fish! Yeah, I want to show you my new fish!
It's not because I'm still not over you.
You know, every time I see you at college.
You're really cute!
Like your legs, they are so erotic. That's why I...
Kazuya.
I...
I see.
I'm sorry. There, there.
What's wrong with me?
I'm such a pile of trash.
I keep holding for something that I won't get.
I even hurt Mizuhara.
Always jumped to my own conclusion, then getting carried away.
Get dumped again and now she's patting my head.
But, I just can't help it!
My heart is screaming out... That I don't want this girl to hate me!
But Kazuya, you have such an interesting girlfriend.
She seemed so mature, but all of sudden, she exploded.
Such a strange girl, right?
I'm not good dealing with that type.
It's kind of, like, hard to deal with? A pain in the ass?
Well, it's fine if you're going out with her because of her looks.
But, you're already an adult, so look on the inside too.
She's not that kind of girl.
Mizuhara isn't that kind of girl.
What's gotten into you, Kazuya?
You're being kind of scary, you know.
Sorry, I...
The truth is, I still like you.
I wouldn't get angry when you dissed me in public.
Actually, I'd be happy if you talked to me.
And I seriously thought that I wanted to make you happy forever.
But...
It's not right to talk bad about Mizuhara.
I didn't mean to...
Sorry!
Why did I say that?
Mami will definitely hate me.
But, all I want right now is to see her.
I want to apologise to her.
No answer...
She's probably mad.
That's to be expected.
After all that irrational demands, I topped it off with something so shameful.
Why would she ever want to see me again?
Mizuhara?
Uh, you know...
I'm sorry, I don't really know what to say.
I'm not mad at all about it.
Didn't I tell you? I'm just a rental girlfriend.
It's up to you however you'd like to use me.
Of course, you ex-girlfriend is more important.
Then, were you two able to get back together?
No, we couldn't.
Also, I said something that probably made her hate me.
I'm really just a scumbag
who still can't move on from pointless feelings.
Even I got you involved, then hurt you in the process.
I'm really sorry, Mizuhara.
I wonder, just what am I?
I don't think it's pointless at all.
It's hard to move on because it's special to you, right?
It's much better than love that you can easily forget.
Mizuhara...
How about you keep doing this rental girlfriend?
When you have sad and lonely nights
and all you get is "later" or "bye-bye",
if you're fine with me, I'll be here when you need me.
Mizuhara!
It's the beach!
This is just the best!
Two days, one night on Izu Beach!
No better way to get know each other!
What's wrong?
I wonder if I should be here.
Well, it's the same group as the drinking party that last time.
I'm pretty sure Mami wouldn't want me here.
Well, about that.
I guess it's better if we don't invite Kazuya.
Huh? Why?
Wouldn't it be nice if Kazuya brought his girlfriend too?
Beach! Can't wait!
Mami's not angry?
Don't worry about it, Kazuya.
What an angel!
So, Kazuya.
You couldn't get Chizuru to come?
Well, this is too sudden, you know.
You'd better made up with her.
Of course.
Extension fee, huh?
I forgot about it.
I guess it's natural that she's nice to her customer.
I can't just keep relying on this forever.
Well, that's your problem.
I know how much you liked Mami.
But, you need to cherish your new girlfriend more.
He doesn't know anything.
I would if she were my actual girlfriend.
If you're fine with me, I'll be here when you need me.
Why did she go out her way to say that?
Awesome, this place is beautiful!
You're in room number 714.
Change into your swimsuits and meet up here in 10 minutes.
Okay!
What does she think about me and Mizuhara?
Does her inviting us mean that she doesn't mind at all?
I need to find out how she really feels.
Even if I had to tell Grandma that I broke up with Mizuhara,
I'm sure she would understand if I brought her along.
I'm gonna use this chance to get back together with Mami.
I'll free myself from this rent-a-girlfriend life!
They are waiting for us, Mami.
Talking to a friend?
Nope.
I'm starting to get excited!
We're at the beach! Let's enjoy!
It's the Perry Road!
I wanna try the Shimoda Burger!
Hurry up, Chizuru!
Okay.
Kazuya.
Enjoying yourself?
Yeah, I am!
This is our first summer as college students.
You will regret it if you're wasting it.
But if I don't look, I'll regret it for the rest of my life.
Do you want some?
Yeah, sure!
I wanted to see it from other angles.
Oh, yeah.
I'm sorry about the other day.
No matter how drunk I was, I shouldn't have said that.
It was a bit insensitive of me.
Not at all! It was me who was getting carried--
No.
It's just as your girlfriend said.
I am a bad girl.
So she cares about that.
I knew she was a good person.
But, we did have fun during one month we were together.
Really?
We went to amusement park, Skytree and Tokyo Dome.
Yeah.
And we kissed impulsively as well. Just once, though.
At that time, they were so soft.
Oh, and do you remember?
Yeah?
We decided what we were going to name our future child.
M-Maya, right?
That's right, Maya!
We took one part from each of our names.
And made a name that works for both a boy and a girl.
And, when I asked how many kids do you want?
You said you wanted enough to make a football team.
It's more fun if there's a lot of them, right?
You should think about how much my body can handle, as well.
Handle? Handle what?
That probably would have been fun in it's own way.
But, now you have such nice girlfriend, and you two seem like a match.
I guess Maya is not supposed to be born.
Mami?
You got it all wrong. Mizuhara is just a rental girlfriend.
She's only there because I'm paying her.
There's no future between us.
I just... with Mami.
Look!
The truth is...
Chizuru and I are...!
Huh?
Imai?
Shinbo?
Your acquaintance?
Yeah, we are in the same class for international communication.
What a coincidence.
Why is Mizuhara here?
Mizuhara?
No, in that getup, it's Ichinose.
Oh, I know you two. Literature Dept's Kawanaka and Ichihara.
I'm Ichinose.
My bad.
No one noticed that Ichinose is Mizuhara.
Oh yeah. Kazuya, you and Ichinose are friends, right?
Well, you see...
It's the first time, right? Nice to meet you, Kazuya.
Nice to meet you.
Wait a second.
I mean... You...
It's over!
You wear glasses even on the beach?
Are you dumb?!
Youko, let's go.
Ah, yeah.
Sorry. See you later.
Okay, later!
Thank God.
She must have been freaking out too.
Mizuhara Chizuru, she's one tough woman.
Kazuya, Kazuya.
What did you want to say earlier?
You said something like "The truth is...", right?
Well, about that...
I really want to know.
Please tell me.
The truth about you and your girlfriend.
Well, it's...
Kazuya, let's play rock-paper-scissors. Loser buys the food.
Coming!
Sorry.
First is rock! Rock-paper-scissors!
I'm so weak.
If I want to know Mami's true feelings, no other choice but to tell her the truth.
But, if everyone knows that I have been paying a rental girlfriend...
Sorry, Kazuya. I've known you for so long, but never realised it.
Well, you're virgin, after all.
Normal people wouldn't do that.
That's the only thing I can't handle!
Sorry, I forgot to lock the--
What are you doing? Do you remember our promise?
Why are you in Shimoda?
I could ask you the same thing.
My friends wanted to go to the beach. I had no choice.
So?
Well...
If it's about money, I won't lend you any.
What do you think I am? It's not that.
Then what?
Why did you say that last time?
There's no deep meaning behind it.
You seemed rather down, so...
I was saying that you can rent me to help you cope with your breakup.
I see.
So it's all about being a rental girlfriend.
As expected, she is so kind.
That's great to hear.
You see, Mami and I seem to warm to each other again.
Maybe we can get back together.
Isn't that the best?
You're a rental girlfriend, so it might be weird for this, but...
Since we always go on dates on Wednesday and you have been so nice to me,
I was a little worried if you got upset when I started dating Mami again.
I really can't thank you enough.
Don't get the wrong idea!
You're just my customer!
I have no interest in you!
I was only being nice since I felt pity, but you get carried way too much!
You dragged me here just to tell me that? Your danger sense is zero!
I got headaches just by talking to you.
It's not that bad, right?
Just so you know, I am really indebted--
Kazuya?
(Get out!)
(Like we have any choice here)
What's wrong?
I came to help with the shopping.
Is someone else inside? I heard you talking.
Absolutely not! I was on my phone!
Lie. You left your smartphone on the table.
There's none.
Seriously, guys are so bad at lying.
Especially you.
No!
If she found out I was there with Ichinose,
she would know that Ichinose and Mizuhara are one person.
It's been a while. It's me, Mizuhara Chizuru.
Miss Girlfriend?
Chizuru?!
Venus.
You were here?
Y-Yes.
You aren't wearing shoes. Are your feet alright?
I may have left them on the beach.
So you have clumsy side as well.
Why are you two here?
We got extra orders!
C'mon, Kazuya. You should've told me that you called her.
I guess.
Wait, didn't you say she's busy?
The thing is...
Chizuru's hometown is near Shimoda.
Apparently she was free.
So I was like, "Wanna meet up?"
So that's what happened.
Yeah, I guess.
So, you bastard. What were you doing with her in the toilet?
Tell us what you were doing!
We weren't doing any--
Are you crazy?!
We already told you that your sex life would be ruined if you lost your virginity to her!
No sex until she's confirmed to be your life partner!
Why are you two so obsessed with this?
Listen, just don't do her!
Don't do her!
You're freaking me out...
But I'm glad you came. I wanted to apologise for that last time.
I'm sorry.
No, I'm the one who should be apologising.
Sorry, I need to call someone.
Sure.
Hey, the cutie there.
Sorry! Never mind!
What?
I'm leaving. Make up some excuses.
Huh? Already?
I can't risk being here any longer.
You changed into Mizuhara by yourself.
Did you have a better idea?
You know, it wouldn't have come to this if you had just told everyone we broke up.
What? Are you two having a secret date here?
That's so sweet.
Come on.
I didn't expect you to be from around here.
Do you know any nice places?
Eh? Well...
She was a sheltered princess, and she gets ill really easy.
That's why she doesn't know much about hangout spots.
Is that so?
Y-yes... Cough, cough.
You are really fair-skinned.
Control your eyes, man.
And, how did you guys meet?
I picked her up in Shibuya.
I didn't expect you to be so loose.
Er, well...
I can't stand this pressure.
I'm gonna get sand off my trunks.
He's running away.
Look at that girl with the black hair.
The one with pink bikini? She's so hot!
Think she has a boyfriend?
I'm so jealous.
Well, yeah.
No matter how you look at her, She is an S-grade beauty.
She really is way out of my league.
I made her pretend to be my girlfriend again.
This time, she might not forgive me even if I paid her.
Mizuhara, I'm sorry.
I promise to tell everyone after this.
And Grandma too, that we broke up.
That being said, Mami has probably gotten sick of me already.
I who brings their girlfriend to a vacation with their friends.
Kazuya!
Mami?
I dropped my bracelet!
You okay?
No, it was really expensive.
It's probably around here.
O-Okay.
Whoa.
You're so clumsy.
Wait a mi--!
Hey, are you listening?
Yeah, sorry.
How can you let him go on a vacation with other girls?
Because I wouldn't.
You're way too strict, Miharu.
It's because...
I trust Kazuya.
When I realised it, I fell in love
I want to be your special one
But not being myself isn't right
"You are pretty as you are"
That's what you told me
But what is "as you are"? What is "me"?
The more I love you, the more I get confused about myself
Push or pull?
But, if I am being wishy-washy, someone may snatch him away from me
Hey, tell me the best answer
Maybe say it and see whatever happens
I can almost say, but can't quite say, that's my love situation
Please notice me, hey, notice me!
Why are you changing the subject?
Even if we are close to each other or look at each other,
it won't reach, my feelings aren't reaching you
Aren't you too clueless?
Like a bungee jump
I am gonna tell you
Like I'm flying off a cliff
"I love you"
Beach! That's romance! Summer adventure!
Huh?
Sorry, Mizuhara.
I might be taking the next step into adulthood.
What are you talking about?
Hello, Kazuya.
Wait, what?
He's not listening. In his head, he's taking next step into adulthood.
Gross.
Huh?
Nothing! Let's move on!
On the next episode of Rent-a-Girlfriend:
"Friend...
and Girlfriend"
Little Kazuya is finally gonna make it.
He's still on that?