Worst Episodes
In today’s Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. Completely spiteful, Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection… and his new "girlfriend," Mizuhara Chizuru, who’s trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya’s are intertwined in surprising ways! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin!
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.
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Immediately after deciding not to rely on pretend dating anymore, Kazuya is hit with a triple whammy of reveals: Chizuru not only goes to his college but lives next door to him, and his grandmother is coming to visit and wants to see her.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 93 votes.
Having to spend a night in the same room with Chizuru sends Kazuya’s heart and mind racing. Meanwhile, Kuribayashi Shun has a surprise in store…
The episode was rated 7.80 from 70 votes.
Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 81 votes.
As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 33 votes.
Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 58 votes.
Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 57 votes.
Kazuya barely has time to deal with the fallout of the situation in the pub before the gang heads off on a short trip to Izu, where they run into someone unexpected.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 80 votes.
As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?
The episode was rated 7.54 from 28 votes.
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 63 votes.
Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!
The episode was rated 7.42 from 26 votes.
