My name is Sakurasawa Sumi, a freshman in college.
My job is Rental Girlfriend.
My mornings begin at 4 AM.
I always wake up five minutes before the alarm ring.
Then, I change out my pajama,
brush my teeth,
morning session of calligraphy,
then throw it away.
After that, I take our family's dog for a walk,
then get greeted by the old man I always run into,
take a shower,
and head to University.
I study Japanese History as I love it, and I dislike International Communication.
(Q: What does "Rental Girlfriend" mean to you?)
I get bookings about twice a week.
Sometimes I got chosen personally, and sometimes it's random.
We watch movies,
or have tea.
While I never get any problematic customers,
I hate myself when I'm in girlfriend mode.
Okay, I'm going from here.
Bye-bye.
There's someone I look up to.
You want my advice? Sure.
(Café Kanoir)
She's Mizuhara Chizuru, nineteen years old.
She's currently ranked first in the rookies batch.
We're the same age, but she's way nicer and prettier.
And can voice out her dreams without any difficulty.
She's the kind of girl I want to be.
(Q: How do Mizuhara see Sumi?)
A really kind girl!
She's cute, diligent, and her heart is pure.
Makes me wonder how she can be so shy.
I believe what Sumi need is confidence.
I was nervous at first too, since people take time to change.
But I know there are customers out there who'll love Sumi for who she is.
When you think about that, it will give you courage.
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?
This should be the place, right?
Are you Sumi?
I'm Kazuya.
Since she's here, she must be the girl, right?
That aside, she's cute! Her voice and looks are both great!
I didn't know she's gonna be this good looking.
But, she hasn't said anything.
Mizuhara told you about me, right?
This is far beyond the realms of shyness!
I get it, I get it now!
She's just socially awkward.
You can tell from a mile away.
Did I have to lead?
Alright, let's go.
You don't have to be nervous around me.
So just imagine you're talking to a wall and take it easy.
By the way, how long you've known Mizuhara?
Do you go out together sometimes?
Even that's too much, huh?
I haven't heard a single word from her.
How do you even practise being a rental girlfriend?
I know, smile!
Why don't you try practising your smile?
(Slap)
How much effort does it take her?
(Sigh)
You suck!
S-Sorry it's not really bad, more of awkward, I guess?
She's gazing off into the distance.
But, she can't talk or smile.
Maybe she is...
not suited to being a rental girlfriend!
Since you aren't exactly a stranger, I am not worried to let her go with you.
I have to do my best.
I'll try to live up to Mizuhara expectations!
Huh?
It's surprisingly crowded in the afternoon.
Bo...
I thought it might be easier to relax with a light workout.
She doesn't seem like a bad person.
Look at that girl.
She's really my type.
So cute.
I want to go out with a girl like her.
Well of course she is.
If you're just looking, she's super high spec.
On par with Mizuhara, even!
Her boobs are a bit small,
but she's got long legs.
If it's not for her work, I'd never be on a date with her.
You can go first.
She's just staring at the guy.
Are you okay, Sumi?
Don't tell me, this is your first?
Seriously?
Say, why are you doing this job?
Ah, I don't mean there's anything wrong,
but it seems like it isn't a fit with you.
Sign language?
Maybe she hates how she can't talk?
I see, she's trying to fix that.
She's trying her hardest to change herself.
I want to help her, but what should I do.
I'll go buy some drinks, what do you want?
Alright, I'll get you some Ocari.
Mizuhara's so nice for not giving up on her.
It's not like shyness can be fixed easily.
This is gonna take some time.
Are you a college student?
She's so cute, her face's all red.
Are they trying to pick her up?
Scary! Are they gonna beat me up if I go there?
But I can't just leave her!
Your skirt is so short.
Is this a skort?
What's going on inside it?
I am not worried to let her go with you.
If you just sit here and do nothing,
how are you going to face Mizuhara?
Hey, Sumi.
Sorry for taking so long, there was a huge queue at the toilet.
Do you guys need something? We're gonna head back.
Let's go, Sumi.
What was that? Just showing off, aren't you?
What a cunt, does he realize she's way outta his league?
You wanna fight, asshole?
Girl! I can give you more satisfaction than that wimp!
What a sick burn.
Thanks...
She talked!
Oh, it's fine.
Sorry, they badmouthed you.
Just when you finally speak, you don't have to apologise.
They're actually jealous, what a moron right?
They'd probably laugh if they knew what we really are.
Don't worry about me.
I'm already used to walking around with S-tier girls.
We still have time left. Do you wanna stop by downstairs?
I guess that's one step forward.
Wow, they've got everything here.
I know it's just practice, but holding hands still makes me nervous.
Why don't we take a break first?
Huh?!
Can I really have a bite?
Is she sure about this?
I know you're trying your hardest, but aren't you overdoing it?
Besides, she's that embarrassed, she must be forcing herself!
It would be rude of me, not to go along with this.
Tastes great!
No, stop it!
What am I imagining with such an adorable sweet girl?
Shit, I really want a girlfriend!
Well, since this is a practice date.
She'd probably want to try lots of stuff.
(Footage of Sumi giving things a shot)
She's surprisingly stubborn.
But she's really a good girl.
Watch out—
Hey!
Wha—
Are you okay?
Sorry!
Looking at her this close, Sumi's surely cute as hell!
Right now, this girl is my girlfriend.
Huh?
What?
Looks like I hit my nose, I'll go wash it.
Wait for me by that chair.
If Mizuhara found out this...
Don't you dare get excited over my junior, you monkey!
Sorry, I think I really hit my nose.
Thanks for waiting?
Hi, Kazu.
Mami!
Why are you here?
I came with my friends,
then I saw you when I'm about to go back.
Is that so?
It's bad! My luck is so rotten!
I'm Kazu's classmate at University.
You are?
She's Sakurasawa Sumi, and...
As if I can say that she's a rental girlfriend.
Much less girlfriend, she'll think I'm two-timing Mizuhara!
Shall I say she's just my friend or my childhood friend?
She's my—
Sumi?
She's completely absorbed in the girlfriend role!
Thank you, Sumi.
But now's not the time!
If she thinks that you're my girlfriend, it will be bad!
Hey!
Stay! Stay, girl!
Your supply has exceeded my demand!
I can't talk my way out of this!
Sorry, Sumi, could you leave me and Kazu alone for a while?
That obviously gets her down.
This is a disaster on multiple fronts!
Does Chizuru know about this?
Huh? Uh, no...
She really thinks I'm two-timing.
It's like you're a different person.
Right after we broke up,
you brought along a pretty girl as Chizuru.
Now you're with another cute girl.
You're really popular, Kazu.
You think so?
All I can do now is to tell her the truth.
I need to go. My friends are waiting.
Okay.
I didn't see anything.
Your secret is safe with me, I'm your ex-girlfriend after all.
Mami.
I thought I was gonna die.
She's really not interested in me anymore.
It's about time.
At one point I was wondering how it was going to turn.
Mami said she would keep it a secret, I hope it won't cause any problem.
Thanks...
Oh, it's fine.
You don't need to be so flustered.
You aren't talkative, but...
I could feel that you were trying your best to let me enjoy myself.
I'm not sure about your shyness though.
But there's no way a gentle girl like you couldn't be a rental girlfriend.
I know there is someone out there who'll love you for who you are.
When you think about that, it will give you courage.
See you.
Kazuya!
See you again!
How cute.
Maybe I'll try renting her.
My bad habit is coming out again!
My true love is Mizuhara!
How frightening, these rental girlfriends.
In this world, just how many cute girls are there?
Hello, Sumi, how are the date?
He saved you from delinquents?
Whoa.
But with this, you're one step closer towards your goal.
Yeah.
Why am I so fixated on him?
That guy is here.
Tell him I'll come.
Again?
Don't tell me you got a guy in the University?
Die, you idiot.
I decided to not fall in love again.
I just picked whoever was convenient, that's why I was going with him.
He's two-timing? Is he capable of that?
She didn't look like the type of girl who would have any issue with men.
Is she really his girlfriend?
Maybe she's on SNS?
Her name was Sakurasawa Sumi?
Kanji? Hiragana?
Who cares.
The best pleasure in this world isn't having sex with someone you love.
But masturbating after having sex with the person you love.
What's with this all of a sudden?
In my case, having sex with the person you love is essential.
So just do it with Chizuru, I'll allow it!
Even if you allow it...
Kuribayashi, don't you agree? He should just do it!
Huh? Yeah, that's right! You should hurry up and do it!
Thanks for staying quiet, Kuri!
Kibe? What are you doing?
It's a message from Ms. Nagomi.
She's the advisor of the site that I'm managing.
You guys sure are close.
We ain't that close, just in a symbolic relationship.
As expected, Kibe shouldn't know.
It'd all over when he spill it to grandma about Mizuhara.
Is that...
Mizuhara!
She's on a date with another guy, this is bad!
That's right, how about going to the arcade?
You're already a college student, yet you are still going to the arcade?
What's wrong with that?
Why are you such in rush?
Who? Me?
Nothing again.
Just one memo made me so happy, I feel like an idiot.
Since then there's been nothing from her.
Did I do something bad on that date?
A wood chip?
Sorry.
Mizuhara!
Couldn't you think of a better way to call me here?
I just got back.
I still haven't thanked you for helping Sumi.
She was really pleased with you.
Thank you.
N-No, all I did was go on a date with her.
So I can have these moments with you.
And I hope for these moments with you to continue.
Did you call me out just to say that?
You know,
I'm thinking of quitting my job as a rental girlfriend.
Remember that director Umi was talking to?
I landed a role in his performance.
Since it's quite a famous play,
the agency said
if I can make a good impression, then it'll help me get my next role.
It's already been a year since I started,
and if I can make a living off being an actress,
then I figure it's time to move on.
What do you think?
Since I did make a weird promise to you,
I thought it'd be best to ask what you think.
What are you talking about? It's all my fault for being selfish.
I can't even thank you enough for putting up with me.
Rest easy.
It's not like everything's already been decided.
It's not that soon.
I'll be doing everything I can on the girlfriend matters of yours.
I'll be going to sleep.
I've got another date tomorrow morning.
S-Sure.
I should have known since the beginning.
Mizuhara has been working hard for the sake of her dream.
Mizuhara didn't say it directly.
But once she quits, she has no obligations to be my girlfriend.
There's no better chance to tell grandma the truth than this.
I can't say it.
I don't have the right to say, that what I want is you.
I hate this!
Maya? Where is he?
It's his first time, maybe he's nervous.
Grandma...
I can't even thank you enough for putting up with me.
This is fine, this is how it will end.
I have to concentrate!
Maya has nothing to do with this.
Alright!
Arriving five minutes early, as expected of you.
Mizuhara Chizuru.
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"
Did you know, Mizuhara? The next episode is the last!
No way! But there's nothing we can do.
I know it's hard to let it go...
Want me to ask the fans and the big guns for more?
I'm really good at that.
Don't Mami, there's lots of adults matter involved!
How would you ask anyway?
Isn't that obvious? By doing that.
Mami?!
We're outta time! Next episode of Rent-a-Girlfriend:
"Confession and...
Girlfriend."
Everyone, please!
Don't tell me, Sumi?