Welcome.
Kinoshita, can you clean up room no. 13?
Yes.
I started a part-time job.
Ah, it's so cute.
This is from Mizuhara.
This is a phone case she chose for me.
Just for me.
I'm an actress.
I'm neighbours with an actress.
I bet I'm the only guy to get a gift from a rental girlfriend.
I guess Mizuhara sees me as special.
I did it.
Even if just for a bit, our bond just got deeper.
So, there are more...
Well, I mean...
I am their girlfriend.
But, they'd probably get the wrong idea.
I am their girlfriend.
Yeah, but...
I am their girlfriend.
I told you, I am their girlfriend! So a present is normal!
It is the agency policy!
I guess so...
I'd like to clear something here.
Are you in love with me?
W-What?!
I-It is...
No.
I knew it.
After all the only reason we doing this for the sake of our grandmothers.
It seems like Ruka got the wrong idea.
I'm just a rental girlfriend after all.
If you have a feeling for me, it would be a different story.
Let's keep this in mind,
and act like adults.
Look at her, she's so cute.
I'm envious of the boyfriend.
What are you two doing together?
Ruka?!
You told me you had other plans today!
So you're on a date with Chizuru?
Even though you already have me!
N-No, I was just getting some advice from her.
I can't believe I just said that.
You're going on a date with me now!
I'm actually busy this afternoon.
Cancel that!
What? Come on!
Should we go see a film? Or go to a theme park?
Here.
Say, "Aaah."
He ate it, so cute.
Let's keep this in mind, and act like adults.
She's right, I'm just her partner-in-crime.
Why was I getting happy for no reason?
Wha—
What are you doing?
There's somewhere I want to take you to.
Where to?
This way.
Keep the blindfold that way.
I did do bad things today, I will do what she wants.
What's going on? Where are we?
You can take off the blindfold now.
Huh?
What?!
I can't say that it's a fate
How many more centimetres 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
Every day 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 centimetres 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 centimetres are you walking forward?
Because if (because if) I say that you are the one
Then, maybe I can catch up with you
Will I be able to reach out to you?
Seriously, what is she thinking?
A love hotel? She's taking it too far!
This is, this is just...
This is just so tempting!
Kazuya.
Shall we have a talk?
Talk, about what?
About your relationship with Chizuru!
Your relationship is already way beyond rental!
That's true.
But, why you did take off your socks?
Because it's more comfortable.
You said this is for your grandmother, and nothing more than that.
So tell me all the details.
Well, she already knows everything anyway.
I see, I understand the situation now.
It's really embarrassing, and I feel like we're always on edge.
What are you thinking?
There's no way you can keep that lie forever!
W-Well...
Will you keep it up until you become an old man?
You can't even get married.
The fee's going up by a thousand yen starting this month.
Thank you as always.
She's a rental girlfriend, there's no future between you and her!
But, grandma believes she's my girlfriend.
It's simple.
Just introduce me to your grandmother.
You already have me as your girlfriend,
so there's no need to keep relying on her.
They'll lose their trust in me if I tell them suddenly.
Besides, my grandma really likes Mizuhara.
It won't be easy to replace her.
Do you think you can have sex with Chizuru?
What are you saying suddenly?
Isn't that what it is? A successor right?
Hang on!
You can't right? Because she's a rental girlfriend.
No matter how far you get with her, it's always going to be platonic!
Isn't that what your grandmother wants?
I'm ready for that!
We can't!
I'm saying this because I've thought about our future!
Or I wouldn't have brought you here!
So she planned this from the beginning.
Do you not like my advance to get closer to you?
Sorry, gotta go to the toilet!
What should I do? I don't think I can hold on at this rate.
Think of Mizuhara's pure smile.
All I can do now is to maintain an iron will.
Ruka, why don't we calm down and order some room service?
Huh? Ruka?
Did she go home?
Thank god, I guess...
One step at a time, I guess.
Don't rush it, Sarashina.
I'm the girlfriend.
Sorry, I had you to accompany me in the new year.
We're doing lunch and a shrine visit,
so it'll take half the day.
I can't help it, I'm your girlfriend after all.
It would be weird if I didn't do the new years greetings.
Mizuhara.
Don't forget to pay the fees.
Of course.
Mom, don't you think Kimono is a bit too much?
What're you talking about?
We should do come with respect for our household's future bride.
My princess, and Kazuya, too.
I'm just an aside?
Happy new year, Grandma.
Please treat me well this year as well.
You're even more beautiful this year.
Happy new year!
That's a beautiful kosode.
It's way too nice for me.
I guess there really is no replacing her.
Happy new year.
Please allow me to accompany you today, I'm Sarashina Ruka.
Do you know her?
Y-Yeah, I know her.
It's Kazuya's Grandmother, the real deal!
Real deal?
Kazuya's told me about you, I've been wanting to meet you.
Is that so? If you're their friend, you can join us.
Harumi.
Hello? This is Kinoshita that have a reservation for five.
Kazuya told you about me?
How did she find out about this?
Even the place of the meeting.
That's what I want to know as well.
Don't tell me, at that time.
So, you did have the idea.
Ah, no.
So she saw it that time.
I don't think she'll expose us here.
Even so, you're a very pretty lady.
Please, you flatter me.
(Japanese Restaurant - Kokyu)
Let's go, Kazuya.
How do you know them, Ruka?
- I... - She's Chizuru's friend!
Wow, Chizuru's friend.
Yeah, we often meet during a date. Before we knew it, we became friends.
Right, Chizuru?
Yeah, our parents are friends.
We've grown up together like sisters.
I'm his girlfriend.
I'm Kazuya's girlfriend.
Girlfriend?
What are you saying, Ruka? There's no way.
I'm his girlfriend.
No, no, my girlfriend is—
-Chizuru. -I'm his girlfriend.
Everyone, go in first.
Kazuya, we need to talk.
O-Okay.
Shall we head in, then?
Y-Yeah.
I'm in trouble.
Welcome.
I need to visit the restroom first.
Ruka, let's go together.
It hurts!
You're two-timing her, aren't you?!
You already have Chizuru!
Even if Chizuru allow it, I won't!
Choose! Either you cut ties with family,
or you break up with Ruka this instant!
Like I said, it's not like that!
What and how part is it?
She is a compulsive liar.
What? Liar?
Yeah, she's usually a nice girl. But she often says random things.
And Chizuru just can't leave her alone.
There's no way she will buy it.
I see, that must be rough.
Do you believe me?
There's no way Chizuru would let you two-time her.
And there's no way you'd have two girls falling for you.
Good point.
And we can't turn away from a friend of hers.
I shall inform Kazuo and others.
What are you playing at?
Back at you, do you seriously think you can just keep this lie forever?
I heard it all from Kazuya.
You're overstepping your boundary as a rental girlfriend.
To not get involved with customer's private lives, isn't that the basic?
Just let me become his girlfriend, and you can fade out.
Don't you think that's the best solution?
It won't be that easy.
It will be!
It's much more realistic than what you're trying to do!
Do you think this is the best for Grandma?
You both are just liars.
I admit that we dragged this out, but it's more complicated.
Because you two making it worse than it should be!
Or perhaps...
What are you doing?
You like Kazuya, don't you?
You just don't want to hand him over to me. That's why—
You're wrong.
Isn't it you who wants to be his girlfriend?
I'm serious about Kazuya.
If you aren't, then back off. Like a rental girlfriend suppose to.
What the heck...
He's really bad with some high rides,
so he was terrified.
Oh.
And he was just so cute.
Is that so?
Kazuya, you have sauce in your mouth.
Try not to make such a mess, okay?
Say, "Aaah."
So cute!
I could watch him eat forever.
Kazuya, can I have a moment?
Eh? Okay.
What's the matter?
You're an angel, Chizuru.
You can handle this every time you meet her.
You're really amazing.
What do you mean?
It's about Ruka's that.
Compulsive liar?
You idiot! Why'd you had to give me that backstory?
I knew there's something weird.
Since your grandma and parents were smiling at me like a saint!
I have to fix this!
Wait, I already told you that my family believes Mizuhara's my girlfriend.
They'll think I'm two-timing at this rate!
What's the big deal? Your relationship with her is fake anyway.
There's no difference between zero-timing and two-timing.
They're polar opposites!
I mean, aren't I your girlfriend?
Well...
You said it yourself you'd make me your girlfriend even as a trial.
No, that's...
But in front of grandma, you had to act like Chizuru is your girlfriend.
And I'm just your friend.
That's too much for me!
She's so close.
I'm your girlfriend.
Let me be your girlfriend.
I think it's about time we visit Shrine.
I heard everything, you told them that Ruka is a compulsive liar?
Yeah.
Is Ruka fine with that?
Obviously not.
This is just adding more fuel to the fire.
I can't help it.
Kazuya.
What's up?
Well, we can't find Mom and Sarashina.
Ruka, are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
It's from Kazuya.
It's bad, she didn't pick up.
I knew she wasn't the type to keep a promise.
We can't cover it as her compulsive lie, if Grandma found out about Rental.
Let's split up and look for them
Okay.
What's the matter?
I have to tell her.
That I'm not a liar.
That Chizuru is a rental girlfriend.
It's not fair, they keep lying to Grandma.
Ruka?
Am I wrong?
What she just want is a successor.
Then I'm the right choice.
I'm the one who will marry Kazuya.
That Chizuru is a rental girlfriend, and I'm the real deal.
Even if she's just a rental, Mizuhara is...
the best girlfriend!
I will tell her!
Whatever the matter is, I'm glad to meet you today.
It's my first time meeting a friend of Chizuru.
There are lots of things I would like to ask you.
Things you want to ask me?
What is Chizuru like, normally?
I believe she wouldn't behave any different than when she's with me.
Because Kazuya is not popular.
As he's the only successor of family,
so there'll be so much weight on her shoulders.
I hope that wouldn't cause any stress for her.
I wonder how many friends she has.
What her pastimes are?
What she likes and dislikes?
What she usually eats, and what makes her smile?
Whether I'm awake or asleep, these thoughts can't leave my head.
It's as if I've fallen in love, unbecoming of my age.
No, what this person wants is not a bride.
It's Chizuru and no one else.
My apologies, I asked too much. I am a troublesome old lady, aren't I?
No.
Grandma!
Oh, Chizuru.
I was a bit worried because you disappeared suddenly.
I apologise, I'm having a girl talk with Ruka.
Chizuru, you're all out of breath.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Then, shall we go to the Shrine?
Let's have a chat sometime, Ruka.
Yes, definitely.
Sorry, everyone.
You shouldn't run off by yourself, Mom.
We were worried.
Stop treating me like I'm old!
Then, let's pray for a thriving business!
Ruka.
I'm sorry, about the thing I said to Grandma.
And, thanks for keeping quiet.
I'm not a liar.
S-Sorry.
I'm your girlfriend.
And I hate Chizuru that involved with your family even if she's just a Rental.
But I can't help it.
I just realised that I can't say it now.
Ruka...
So don't do anything like kissing Chizuru!
We won't! She's a rental girlfriend!
I'm not giving up.
One day Grandma will approve of me, and I'll become your real girlfriend.
I'm playing the long game, so prepare yourself.
Long game?
You like Kazuya, don't you?
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"
Looks like we're getting a new part-timer.
My name is Sarashina Ruka, and I'll be joining you as of today.
Huh?!
What did your fortune say, Chizuru?
That's a secret.
Don't tell me!
It said you'll fall for a college student who rents you after being dumped?
That would be a misfortune.
I don't know why, but I'm hurt inside.
I'll make that pain go away, let's put the blindfold again.
Again?
On the next episode of Rent-A-Girlfriend:
"Friend's...
...Girlfriend."
Ruka, please keep that quiet okay?
Okay, I won't say one word about the hotel!
You just did!