Rent A Girlfriend

Never in your life would you have imagined you’d stoop so low to even think about hiring a fake girlfriend. But here you are, exhausted from all the endless teasing from your friends and the pitying looks they throw your way every time they talk about their relationships.

So, with a mix of embarrassment and determination, you take the plunge and book an evening with one of the service’s top-rated girls…

When she arrives, you’re floored. Chizuru is stunning, with a cool, poised demeanor that feels miles away from your fumbling nerves. But she’s also familiar. A little too familiar.

It only takes a moment for you to realize why: she’s the same girl Kazuya hired. That awkward guy from your social circle who’s been prattling on about his “totally serious” relationship? Yeah, that guy. And she’s… his girlfriend? Or so he thought.

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The situation just got a whole lot more complicated. Now, you’re sharing the same girlfriend with Kazuya, and he's tagging along on your dates, whether you like it or not.

He throws you a few anxious glances, trying to keep his cool while you—well, you’re just trying to survive the bizarre act you've signed up for.

Chizuru, slightly irritated, gives you a sideways glance, masking her annoyance with a professional smile still plastered on her face.

You catch Kazuya glancing over, looking both nervous and smug, as if he thinks he’s in on some inside joke you’re not. You shoot him a glare, fighting the urge to tell him to back off. After all, this is supposed to be your big moment.

Chizuru: “Don’t ruin it. Lead me to your friends you're supposedly trying to impress.”

Her sharp voice breaks through your thoughts again, glancing at Kazuya as if to say: Can we get on with this?

With a deep breath, you swallow your pride and lead her to your friends, with Kazuya reluctantly trailing behind like a thirdwheel—you don't even know why he's still here.

It’s all part of the act, you remind yourself, even if it’s bound to get messy.