1 00:00:01,910 --> 00:00:02,990 Gran? 2 00:00:02,440 --> 00:00:06,230 Kinoshita Nagomi 3 00:00:02,440 --> 00:00:06,230 Speaker 4 00:00:02,990 --> 00:00:06,230 Oh, Kazuya. About the birthday party tomorrow... 5 00:00:06,560 --> 00:00:09,500 I've been wondering if we should order sushi or pizza. 6 00:00:09,500 --> 00:00:10,990 What would you like? 7 00:00:11,340 --> 00:00:13,360 Here we go again. Birthday party. 8 00:00:13,360 --> 00:00:17,400 Every year on June 1st, my birthday, the whole family eats together. 9 00:00:16,280 --> 00:00:21,450 Happy 14th Birthday! 10 00:00:17,400 --> 00:00:19,120 It's one of our iron-clad rules. 11 00:00:18,990 --> 00:00:19,740 Volatile teen 12 00:00:19,120 --> 00:00:21,450 Happy birthday, Kazuya! 13 00:00:20,490 --> 00:00:21,450 Volatile teen 14 00:00:22,090 --> 00:00:23,420 Sushi, I guess? 15 00:00:23,420 --> 00:00:25,050 I knew you would say that. 16 00:00:24,020 --> 00:00:28,040 Nagomi: 17 00:00:24,020 --> 00:00:28,040 Same fr fr 18 00:00:25,050 --> 00:00:26,350 You called me just for that? 19 00:00:25,250 --> 00:00:28,040 Kazuya: 20 00:00:25,250 --> 00:00:28,040 Where did you even learn that? 21 00:00:26,350 --> 00:00:28,040 Oh, one more thing. 22 00:00:28,040 --> 00:00:31,480 When is Chizuru-san's birthday? 23 00:00:32,010 --> 00:00:36,040 I couldn't do anything for her last year since we'd only just met, 24 00:00:36,040 --> 00:00:39,970 but I want to bring her legal adulthood in with a bang this year! 25 00:00:39,970 --> 00:00:42,930 Oh, actually, Chizuru's birthday 26 00:00:42,930 --> 00:00:44,560 passed a while ago. 27 00:01:02,330 --> 00:01:03,840 I don't believe you! 28 00:01:02,830 --> 00:01:05,250 Eardrum destroyed 29 00:01:03,370 --> 00:01:05,250 shake shake 30 00:01:03,840 --> 00:01:05,250 Why didn't you tell me?! 31 00:01:04,370 --> 00:01:05,250 smack smack 32 00:01:06,100 --> 00:01:08,210 Yep, saw it coming. 33 00:01:06,790 --> 00:01:08,210 That's why I didn't want to mention it. 34 00:01:08,460 --> 00:01:12,750 I've ignored the birthday of the Kinoshita heir's wife two years in a row! 35 00:01:08,460 --> 00:01:15,470 Oh God... 36 00:01:08,750 --> 00:01:11,210 Forgive me, honey!!!! 37 00:01:12,750 --> 00:01:15,470 I'm a failure as a grandmother and matriarch! 38 00:01:15,470 --> 00:01:17,260 This shame will haunt us for generations! 39 00:01:17,260 --> 00:01:19,300 She's not my wife! Slow down, will you? 40 00:01:19,600 --> 00:01:22,040 That's it. We're having a combined birthday party. 41 00:01:22,040 --> 00:01:23,270 Combined? What? 42 00:01:23,270 --> 00:01:24,680 Listen here, Kazuya. 43 00:01:24,680 --> 00:01:30,730 Man up, talk to Chizuru-san, and bring her to our place tomorrow, no matter what! 44 00:01:31,120 --> 00:01:32,040 Not happening! 45 00:01:32,040 --> 00:01:34,560 I'll make sure we give her a princess's welcome. 46 00:01:34,560 --> 00:01:35,780 Seriously, it ain't happening! 47 00:01:35,190 --> 00:01:37,110 Kinoshita Nagomi 48 00:01:35,190 --> 00:01:37,110 Nagomi Sake 49 00:01:35,190 --> 00:01:37,110 LIVE Audio call ended 50 00:01:37,500 --> 00:01:39,990 Gah! Kill me! 51 00:01:53,050 --> 00:01:59,010 Rent-a-Girlfriend 52 00:03:11,620 --> 00:03:15,130 "Kiss and Girlfriend" 53 00:03:20,360 --> 00:03:23,000 There are no koi on my balcony. 54 00:03:22,590 --> 00:03:23,510 Could you stop throwing fish food? 55 00:03:23,930 --> 00:03:27,840 Uh, that's a snakehead pellet. It's not for koi. 56 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:29,480 I couldn't care less. 57 00:03:31,480 --> 00:03:34,610 Are you free tomorrow night around five? 58 00:03:37,130 --> 00:03:38,400 Is this about your grandmother? 59 00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:39,550 Quick on the uptake! 60 00:03:39,550 --> 00:03:41,030 It always is. 61 00:03:41,030 --> 00:03:44,360 The thing is, it's my birthday tomorrow. 62 00:03:44,360 --> 00:03:46,680 But when I told her yours was in April, 63 00:03:46,680 --> 00:03:49,500 she insisted on throwing a combined party for both of us. 64 00:03:49,960 --> 00:03:55,210 Well, I did find it strange that she didn't call me on the day. 65 00:03:55,560 --> 00:03:57,790 R-Right on the money. 66 00:03:57,790 --> 00:03:59,170 Sorry. 67 00:03:59,170 --> 00:04:02,380 I'm going to see my grandmother in the hospital tomorrow. 68 00:04:02,380 --> 00:04:04,340 Th-The hospital? 69 00:04:04,800 --> 00:04:08,280 She needs me there after her tests, so we talked about it a while ago. 70 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:10,060 So five o'clock isn't happening. 71 00:04:10,060 --> 00:04:11,370 Ah, okay... 72 00:04:11,370 --> 00:04:14,770 I can't bother her and her grandma. 73 00:04:15,320 --> 00:04:17,450 Gotcha. Sorry for asking. 74 00:04:17,450 --> 00:04:19,650 I'll make up an excuse for Gran. 75 00:04:19,650 --> 00:04:21,670 I wasn't done talking. 76 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:26,800 I can't do five, but I can make it there after six. Keep her occupied until then. 77 00:04:27,370 --> 00:04:29,030 R-Really? 78 00:04:30,850 --> 00:04:33,040 I'm not doing this for you. 79 00:04:33,040 --> 00:04:35,370 I'm supposed to be your "girlfriend" until I quit this job. 80 00:04:38,440 --> 00:04:40,630 Also, happy birthday. 81 00:04:45,140 --> 00:04:46,740 Damn, she's cute. 82 00:04:49,560 --> 00:04:52,520 Hum Hum 83 00:04:53,000 --> 00:04:54,960 Quit singing on cloud nine! 84 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:56,690 I'm causing her problems again! 85 00:04:56,690 --> 00:04:59,650 Ruka-chan 86 00:04:56,690 --> 00:04:59,650 LIVE Audio... 87 00:04:56,690 --> 00:04:59,650 Reject 88 00:04:56,690 --> 00:04:59,650 Answer 89 00:04:57,960 --> 00:04:59,650 Huh? Ruka-chan? 90 00:04:59,730 --> 00:05:01,150 Pop 91 00:05:01,150 --> 00:05:03,650 Happy birthday! 92 00:05:03,650 --> 00:05:05,900 And there goes my left eardrum, too. 93 00:05:04,080 --> 00:05:06,680 Huh? Kazuya-kun? You there? 94 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:08,120 Wh-What's up? 95 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:10,650 Giving you a birthday call at midnight sharp! 96 00:05:10,650 --> 00:05:12,580 Just like any girlfriend would! 97 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:15,080 It's that late already? 98 00:05:13,620 --> 00:05:15,080 Thanks... 99 00:05:15,080 --> 00:05:19,290 I can't see you today, but I get you all to myself on Sunday, right? 100 00:05:15,080 --> 00:05:20,540 June 1 101 00:05:19,290 --> 00:05:20,540 R-Right. 102 00:05:20,540 --> 00:05:26,510 No! No! 103 00:05:20,840 --> 00:05:26,510 She sure caused a scene when I told her I couldn't see her the day of... 104 00:05:20,840 --> 00:05:26,510 No! No! 105 00:05:22,550 --> 00:05:23,300 My, my. 106 00:05:24,550 --> 00:05:25,300 Oi, oi. 107 00:05:25,550 --> 00:05:26,510 No! Birthday date! 108 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:29,690 It's great that you're so close to your family. 109 00:05:29,690 --> 00:05:32,510 I don't have a problem with it as long as Chizuru-san's not gonna be there. 110 00:05:32,510 --> 00:05:33,520 Huh? 111 00:05:33,520 --> 00:05:34,350 Wha? 112 00:05:34,350 --> 00:05:35,840 Oh, shoot! 113 00:05:35,840 --> 00:05:39,310 Wait, it's not what you're thinking. My gran... 114 00:05:39,310 --> 00:05:41,270 Ruka-chan 115 00:05:39,310 --> 00:05:41,270 LIVE Audio call ended 116 00:05:43,230 --> 00:05:45,340 I screwed up! 117 00:05:43,230 --> 00:05:46,700 All | Missed calls History Ruka-chan(3) LIVE Audio Kinoshita Nagomi LIVE Audio Pizza Hot 118 00:05:43,230 --> 00:05:46,700 Redialing 119 00:05:45,340 --> 00:05:46,700 Does she know? Does she?! 120 00:05:48,260 --> 00:05:49,660 Crap, she's not answering... 121 00:05:51,190 --> 00:05:54,620 Guess I gotta make it up to her on Sunday. 122 00:06:01,280 --> 00:06:02,780 All done. 123 00:06:07,730 --> 00:06:10,220 Come, let's be on our way to your family home! 124 00:06:14,080 --> 00:06:17,100 Wh-Why are you here, Ruka-chan? 125 00:06:17,100 --> 00:06:18,880 Well, I am your girlfriend. 126 00:06:18,880 --> 00:06:22,060 I decided I had to attend your family's birthday party, after all. 127 00:06:22,380 --> 00:06:24,530 But we agreed to meet on Sunday. 128 00:06:27,170 --> 00:06:29,320 Yes, we did. 129 00:06:31,530 --> 00:06:34,700 Y-Yeah, she totally knows. 130 00:06:34,030 --> 00:06:35,290 Her ribbon looks like horns...!! 131 00:06:36,500 --> 00:06:38,090 Sorry I didn't tell you. 132 00:06:38,090 --> 00:06:40,000 Yeah, Mizuhara's coming tonight, 133 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:44,320 but that's only because my gran suddenly decided to make it a combined party. 134 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:45,840 I wasn't trying to hide it from you... 135 00:06:47,210 --> 00:06:48,630 Oh, is that so? 136 00:06:51,300 --> 00:06:53,550 Welp, she's pissed. 137 00:06:56,320 --> 00:06:59,480 Am I gonna survive this? 138 00:07:09,060 --> 00:07:09,920 Here we are. 139 00:07:09,920 --> 00:07:12,700 Wow, your place is huge! 140 00:07:12,700 --> 00:07:15,160 Not really. We only live on the second floor. 141 00:07:15,160 --> 00:07:17,580 We've rented out the third and fourth floors. 142 00:07:17,580 --> 00:07:20,350 Ah, so you turned it into an apartment building. 143 00:07:20,350 --> 00:07:23,390 Yeah, though neither this nor the store make much money. 144 00:07:25,160 --> 00:07:27,020 C'mon, we can't be locking arms here. 145 00:07:27,550 --> 00:07:31,630 K i n o s h i t a 146 00:07:29,120 --> 00:07:31,630 Chizuru, my ang— Huh? Ruka-dono? 147 00:07:31,630 --> 00:07:33,450 Hello! 148 00:07:31,930 --> 00:07:33,180 Talk about a false start 149 00:07:33,450 --> 00:07:36,540 Chizuru said she'd drop by later. This was sudden, so she had other plans. 150 00:07:36,540 --> 00:07:38,770 Oh, I see. Letting you in now. 151 00:07:39,640 --> 00:07:43,470 It's too bad. But we didn't exactly give her any warning, 152 00:07:43,470 --> 00:07:46,030 so I'm thankful we managed to work something out. 153 00:07:45,770 --> 00:07:46,980 Yes, yes 154 00:07:47,520 --> 00:07:49,800 Anyway, glad to have you, Ruka-dono. 155 00:07:49,800 --> 00:07:51,200 Come on in. 156 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:52,240 Thank you for having me. 157 00:07:52,240 --> 00:07:56,080 My angel Chizuru will feel more at ease with a friend around. 158 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:58,220 Wait, Kazuya. Line up your shoes. 159 00:07:58,700 --> 00:08:01,110 I wanna be called "angel," too. 160 00:08:00,500 --> 00:08:01,660 -dono isn't cute 161 00:08:01,660 --> 00:08:07,130 Chizuru-san Kazuya, happy birthday! 162 00:08:01,660 --> 00:08:07,130 Chizuru-san Love 163 00:08:01,660 --> 00:08:07,130 Chizuru-san Love 164 00:08:02,060 --> 00:08:04,560 What time did she say she'd be coming? 165 00:08:04,560 --> 00:08:07,130 Around six, I think. 166 00:08:07,130 --> 00:08:10,340 So much for celebrating my birthday. 167 00:08:10,340 --> 00:08:12,300 And look at all that sushi! 168 00:08:10,460 --> 00:08:12,300 DUN 169 00:08:12,300 --> 00:08:15,760 They're not much, but please have these. 170 00:08:15,760 --> 00:08:16,960 What? 171 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:18,100 For us? 172 00:08:18,590 --> 00:08:21,370 It's the day your dear grandson was born. 173 00:08:21,370 --> 00:08:24,480 It must be a special day for the family, too. 174 00:08:24,480 --> 00:08:27,770 My! Thank you so much! 175 00:08:27,770 --> 00:08:30,320 Wow, you're such a thoughtful young lady. 176 00:08:30,680 --> 00:08:33,280 Who are you trying to fool?! 177 00:08:33,280 --> 00:08:36,740 O-Okay, Ruka-chan, let me show you around. 178 00:08:36,740 --> 00:08:37,980 You will? 179 00:08:37,980 --> 00:08:41,580 Come on, Kazuya. It's not like we live in a mansion. 180 00:08:40,540 --> 00:08:41,580 Don't get her hopes up. 181 00:08:41,580 --> 00:08:45,080 It's fine. Get the drinks served in the meantime. 182 00:08:46,290 --> 00:08:49,400 So, this is the kitchen... 183 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:52,630 We good? We're good, right?! 184 00:08:52,630 --> 00:08:55,130 Wha? What do you mean, "good"? 185 00:08:55,130 --> 00:08:56,840 I mean our relationship! 186 00:08:57,290 --> 00:09:00,570 My family still thinks Mizuhara's my girlfriend. 187 00:09:00,570 --> 00:09:02,600 You won't rat us out to Gran, will you? 188 00:09:01,350 --> 00:09:02,600 You won't rat us out, right?! 189 00:09:03,670 --> 00:09:05,350 Hold up! Rethink this! 190 00:09:05,350 --> 00:09:07,500 You two aren't being fair! 191 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:09,070 You say your relationship's purely business, 192 00:09:09,070 --> 00:09:12,490 but you were trying to spend your family birthday party with her, without telling me! 193 00:09:12,490 --> 00:09:14,560 Is there something I should know? 194 00:09:14,560 --> 00:09:16,070 Again, I wasn't trying to hide it! 195 00:09:16,460 --> 00:09:19,180 I'm your girlfriend, aren't I? 196 00:09:19,180 --> 00:09:22,680 You just can't tell your grandmother the truth about Chizuru-san 'cause she loves her. 197 00:09:22,680 --> 00:09:24,710 Isn't that what you said to me? 198 00:09:24,710 --> 00:09:26,840 Yeah, I sure did... 199 00:09:25,510 --> 00:09:29,790 Then don't stop me from trying to redeem myself! 200 00:09:26,840 --> 00:09:28,470 Whoa, keep it down! 201 00:09:29,790 --> 00:09:31,170 Yeah, yeah, you're right! 202 00:09:31,470 --> 00:09:34,380 Without Chizuru-san here, this is my chance. 203 00:09:34,380 --> 00:09:36,340 What are you saying? 204 00:09:36,340 --> 00:09:40,150 I'll make sure your grandmother loves me! 205 00:09:43,220 --> 00:09:45,020 Enjoy your birthday. 206 00:09:46,980 --> 00:09:50,690 Itabashi Third Hospital 207 00:09:48,440 --> 00:09:50,690 I'm going to go refill the flower vase. 208 00:09:51,440 --> 00:09:53,450 Are you sure you'll be okay? 209 00:09:53,450 --> 00:09:56,540 I'll be fine. Don't worry about me. 210 00:10:06,660 --> 00:10:08,420 6 PM Itabashi Ward, Ooyama Town Sorry! And thanks! 211 00:10:13,040 --> 00:10:14,960 Oh, a necktie? 212 00:10:14,960 --> 00:10:18,990 Yes. I wanted Kazuya-san to look more grown-up. 213 00:10:18,990 --> 00:10:21,120 I see. Impressive, Ruka-dono. 214 00:10:21,120 --> 00:10:24,680 It's both a funny and a practical gift. 215 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:27,390 Good for you, Kazuya. 216 00:10:27,390 --> 00:10:29,390 Here you go, Father. 217 00:10:29,390 --> 00:10:32,030 Ah, sorry about the foam. 218 00:10:32,030 --> 00:10:33,320 It's fine. 219 00:10:33,320 --> 00:10:35,560 Some birthday this is! 220 00:10:35,940 --> 00:10:38,110 Without Mizuhara here, 221 00:10:35,940 --> 00:10:38,400 Cute grand- daughter act 222 00:10:35,940 --> 00:10:38,400 I'm very good at massages, you know! 223 00:10:38,110 --> 00:10:41,620 Ruka-chan really is going all-out to create a favorable impression. 224 00:10:38,400 --> 00:10:40,460 I'll take the drinks. 225 00:10:38,400 --> 00:10:42,120 Capable daughter act 226 00:10:40,460 --> 00:10:42,120 Oh, thank you. 227 00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:45,230 Even in my eyes, she's playing the ideal girlfriend. 228 00:10:43,160 --> 00:10:44,440 And for you, Grandmother. 229 00:10:44,440 --> 00:10:45,850 Is this sake? 230 00:10:45,230 --> 00:10:49,080 And she's broken the ice with them in just an hour! 231 00:10:45,850 --> 00:10:47,990 Yes. It's called Junmai Daiginjo. 232 00:10:49,390 --> 00:10:51,900 What's up with Mizuhara, though? 233 00:10:51,900 --> 00:10:54,040 It's way past six. 234 00:10:54,430 --> 00:10:56,600 Chizuru isn't here yet? 235 00:10:56,600 --> 00:10:59,360 Kazuya, why don't you try calling her? 236 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:00,880 Huh? Call her? 237 00:11:02,260 --> 00:11:04,650 O-Okay, I'm gonna step outside for a sec, then. 238 00:11:04,300 --> 00:11:05,220 Sure, run along! 239 00:11:05,220 --> 00:11:06,040 Huh? 240 00:11:06,040 --> 00:11:07,180 He knows her number? 241 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:07,180 Grr... 242 00:11:09,180 --> 00:11:12,600 No, there's no way he'd have a rental girlfriend's personal info. 243 00:11:12,880 --> 00:11:15,570 Chizuru-san isn't here, and he can't contact her! 244 00:11:15,570 --> 00:11:18,530 This really is a golden opportunity! 245 00:11:18,860 --> 00:11:20,860 Please, drink up! 246 00:11:20,860 --> 00:11:24,890 She's gonna win over my family in no time. 247 00:11:24,890 --> 00:11:27,450 Hurry up, Mizuhara... 248 00:11:26,830 --> 00:11:31,790 Ichinose Chizuru 249 00:11:26,830 --> 00:11:31,790 Notifications Block Add Friend 250 00:11:27,450 --> 00:11:31,790 But I can't call her without adding her as a friend. 251 00:11:32,570 --> 00:11:33,850 They're hitting it off. 252 00:11:34,960 --> 00:11:36,210 Call her! 253 00:11:36,210 --> 00:11:39,170 Add Friend 254 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,130 Call her! 255 00:11:42,970 --> 00:11:44,430 Game over. 256 00:11:44,430 --> 00:11:47,850 Adding her as a friend is too much for me. 257 00:11:49,310 --> 00:11:51,270 Sorry, she didn't answer. 258 00:11:50,870 --> 00:11:51,270 Guess she's busy. 259 00:11:51,270 --> 00:11:54,480 Oh... I'm worried about her. 260 00:11:54,860 --> 00:11:56,140 Check! 261 00:11:56,230 --> 00:11:56,980 ...is what it feels like. 262 00:11:56,980 --> 00:11:58,980 I'll try again later. 263 00:11:58,980 --> 00:12:00,900 I just hope she's all right. 264 00:12:02,610 --> 00:12:04,410 You know, I had no idea 265 00:12:04,410 --> 00:12:08,970 Ruka-dono was such a nice, cheerful, and responsible young lady! 266 00:12:11,220 --> 00:12:14,830 I feel at home next to you, too. 267 00:12:14,830 --> 00:12:16,840 My rook's in danger! 268 00:12:15,830 --> 00:12:16,840 She's entering the endgame!! 269 00:12:17,160 --> 00:12:21,260 You kind of have the same scent as my grandma in Hokkaido. 270 00:12:21,260 --> 00:12:22,760 Oh, the countryside? 271 00:12:23,230 --> 00:12:25,840 My parents and I would go visit once a year. 272 00:12:25,840 --> 00:12:30,720 I loved my grandma and all the different scents of Hokkaido... 273 00:12:31,730 --> 00:12:35,690 But she died the year before last, so I don't think I'll be going back. 274 00:12:35,690 --> 00:12:36,780 Ruka-dono... 275 00:12:36,780 --> 00:12:37,820 Ruka-san... 276 00:12:37,820 --> 00:12:38,650 Ruka-san... 277 00:12:38,990 --> 00:12:41,400 I have no idea if it's true or not! 278 00:12:41,400 --> 00:12:42,860 But either way, it's working! 279 00:12:42,860 --> 00:12:45,960 Ah. That must've been so hard. 280 00:12:46,410 --> 00:12:49,580 You're always welcome here, okay? 281 00:12:49,580 --> 00:12:54,040 Think of me as your Tokyo grandma and rely on me. 282 00:12:56,540 --> 00:12:59,000 What if you were to become my real grandma? 283 00:13:00,940 --> 00:13:02,420 All right, time out! 284 00:13:02,420 --> 00:13:03,300 Ow! 285 00:13:03,300 --> 00:13:04,570 Kazuya! 286 00:13:04,570 --> 00:13:08,650 Friend or not, you can't cover a young lady's mouth! 287 00:13:08,650 --> 00:13:10,310 It's beyond rude! 288 00:13:09,350 --> 00:13:10,310 When did you sink so low? 289 00:13:10,310 --> 00:13:12,640 S-Sorry, but... 290 00:13:10,350 --> 00:13:12,640 It's not like that...!! 291 00:13:12,640 --> 00:13:15,950 Ruka-dono, you were saying? 292 00:13:16,910 --> 00:13:19,510 Shit, I can't stop her! 293 00:13:21,060 --> 00:13:23,150 Who is it? This is not the time! 294 00:13:23,150 --> 00:13:24,610 received a message from Ichinose Chi is suspicious, please report 295 00:13:23,150 --> 00:13:24,610 Today 296 00:13:23,150 --> 00:13:24,610 Ichinose Chizuru 297 00:13:23,150 --> 00:13:24,610 You there? 298 00:13:26,760 --> 00:13:29,900 Please believe me. I'm telling the truth. 299 00:13:29,900 --> 00:13:32,580 The one who loves Kazuya-kun more than anyone else... 300 00:13:32,580 --> 00:13:33,080 Add Friend 301 00:13:33,080 --> 00:13:35,790 is... is m... 302 00:13:40,210 --> 00:13:43,170 Oh, hello? Yeah, it's me. 303 00:13:43,520 --> 00:13:45,130 I'll put her on. 304 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:47,240 G-Gran. 305 00:13:47,720 --> 00:13:53,430 Itabashi Third Hospital 306 00:13:47,720 --> 00:13:53,430 Itabashi Third Hospital 307 00:13:48,330 --> 00:13:51,560 Hello, Grandmother? 308 00:13:51,560 --> 00:13:53,430 I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. 309 00:13:56,530 --> 00:13:57,940 It's Chizuru. 310 00:13:57,940 --> 00:13:59,940 Rent-a-Girlfriend 311 00:13:57,940 --> 00:13:59,940 Birthday party time!! 312 00:13:57,940 --> 00:13:59,940 Mizuhara Chizuru. 313 00:14:00,720 --> 00:14:05,220 You see, my grandma is a little under the weather. 314 00:14:05,790 --> 00:14:07,900 Um, can you hear me? 315 00:14:10,450 --> 00:14:11,870 Oh, forgive me. 316 00:14:11,870 --> 00:14:16,160 Your voice is just so lovely, I was lost in it. 317 00:14:12,680 --> 00:14:14,220 Is she your long-lost granddaughter? 318 00:14:16,510 --> 00:14:18,120 Her stare stings! 319 00:14:16,710 --> 00:14:18,120 She's wondering why I have her contact. 320 00:14:18,120 --> 00:14:26,970 Chizuru-san Kazuya, happy birthday! 321 00:14:18,120 --> 00:14:26,970 Chizuru-san Love 322 00:14:18,120 --> 00:14:26,970 Chizuru-san Love 323 00:14:18,510 --> 00:14:20,700 Is Sayutaso all right? 324 00:14:20,700 --> 00:14:23,790 Y-Yes. She isn't in any danger or anything. 325 00:14:23,790 --> 00:14:26,970 It's fine, really. I totally understand. 326 00:14:26,970 --> 00:14:29,640 We can always celebrate your birthday another time. 327 00:14:29,640 --> 00:14:31,660 Sayutaso comes first. 328 00:14:31,660 --> 00:14:34,030 Here, Kazuya. Pass. 329 00:14:33,890 --> 00:14:35,930 It's like she just got out of the bath. 330 00:14:34,030 --> 00:14:35,930 Why does she look so content?! 331 00:14:36,430 --> 00:14:38,240 Gonna step outside for a bit. 332 00:14:38,240 --> 00:14:40,220 Sure. Tell my angel I said bye. 333 00:14:44,860 --> 00:14:47,440 The absolute best timing possible! 334 00:14:47,440 --> 00:14:49,910 Ichinose Chizuru 335 00:14:47,800 --> 00:14:49,910 I never expected to get a call from her. 336 00:14:49,910 --> 00:14:54,410 The call's still going!! 337 00:14:50,930 --> 00:14:53,710 Hello, Mizuhara? Yeah, I'm outside now. 338 00:14:53,710 --> 00:14:54,920 You were a big help. 339 00:14:54,920 --> 00:14:55,900 I see. 340 00:14:55,700 --> 00:14:57,160 Her voice is so cute... 341 00:14:57,160 --> 00:15:00,370 A-Are you sure you should've called me from your phone? 342 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:03,480 Listen, don't get the wrong idea. 343 00:15:03,980 --> 00:15:07,240 Everyone in that group has added each other. 344 00:15:07,170 --> 00:15:10,380 And I couldn't not call 345 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:10,220 If we were the only ones who didn't, we'd stick out like a sore thumb. 346 00:15:10,220 --> 00:15:11,090 Oh... 347 00:15:11,610 --> 00:15:12,700 Y-Yeah. 348 00:15:12,700 --> 00:15:14,240 How are you dealing? 349 00:15:14,240 --> 00:15:15,850 Well, Ruka-chan's here. 350 00:15:15,850 --> 00:15:18,880 Huh? Ruka-chan? That's bad news! 351 00:15:18,880 --> 00:15:20,520 Yeah, kinda. 352 00:15:20,520 --> 00:15:24,080 So I wish you'd come save the day... 353 00:15:24,080 --> 00:15:27,320 I'm sorry. My grandma isn't doing too great. 354 00:15:27,820 --> 00:15:30,150 And I want to be there for her. 355 00:15:30,520 --> 00:15:32,670 Okay, you don't have to come. 356 00:15:32,670 --> 00:15:34,030 I'll manage somehow. 357 00:15:34,330 --> 00:15:36,270 Huh? Are you sure you'll be okay? 358 00:15:36,270 --> 00:15:41,160 Yeah. Gran seems content just hearing your voice. 359 00:15:41,160 --> 00:15:43,250 Really? But... 360 00:15:45,900 --> 00:15:48,760 Yes, really! Don't bother showing up! 361 00:15:48,760 --> 00:15:51,770 Go ahead and enjoy your private time! 362 00:15:51,010 --> 00:15:51,690 Wha?! 363 00:15:51,690 --> 00:15:53,320 Don't just grab my phone! 364 00:15:51,770 --> 00:15:53,320 Also, you're a rental girlfriend! 365 00:15:53,320 --> 00:15:56,780 What are you thinking, exchanging contact info with another girl's boyfriend?! 366 00:15:56,780 --> 00:16:01,730 Anyway, his family loves me now, so you're not needed anymore! 367 00:16:00,330 --> 00:16:02,140 Shut up, Ruka-chan! 368 00:16:02,140 --> 00:16:06,550 I'm gonna make Kazuya-kun mine for real tonight! 369 00:16:07,820 --> 00:16:09,780 Kinoshita Kazuya 370 00:16:07,820 --> 00:16:09,780 LIVE Audio call ended 371 00:16:07,820 --> 00:16:09,780 C-Come on... 372 00:16:10,140 --> 00:16:12,740 That didn't sound "okay" at all! 373 00:16:10,610 --> 00:16:12,740 gloom 374 00:16:13,850 --> 00:16:17,200 There's no guarantee she won't blab about the rental girlfriend thing. 375 00:16:23,490 --> 00:16:25,080 Hey, Grandma? 376 00:16:25,610 --> 00:16:30,330 I'm actually supposed to visit Kazuya-san's family home tonight. 377 00:16:30,330 --> 00:16:33,300 They're throwing a birthday party for me, too. 378 00:16:33,760 --> 00:16:35,510 So... uh... 379 00:16:36,710 --> 00:16:39,220 Why didn't you say so sooner? 380 00:16:39,220 --> 00:16:41,920 You shouldn't be here! 381 00:16:41,520 --> 00:16:46,860 It'd be terribly rude if you didn't attend that party! 382 00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:44,680 What are you doing, leaving Kazuya-kun all by himself?! 383 00:16:44,520 --> 00:16:46,860 Wow, so much energy! 384 00:16:44,680 --> 00:16:46,860 B-But, Grandma, you... 385 00:16:46,860 --> 00:16:49,290 I'm fine! I just recovered! 386 00:16:49,290 --> 00:16:50,940 Talk about a silver bullet... 387 00:16:51,440 --> 00:16:54,730 Anyway, I can come back anytime. Call me if you need me. 388 00:16:54,730 --> 00:16:55,980 Get going already! 389 00:16:55,980 --> 00:16:58,550 If you don't make it in time, I'll come back to haunt you! 390 00:17:01,530 --> 00:17:03,160 Sheesh, Grandma. 391 00:17:03,160 --> 00:17:06,390 Hearing the name "Kazuya-san" was enough to lift her spirits. 392 00:17:07,520 --> 00:17:08,390 But... 393 00:17:08,810 --> 00:17:11,130 Why did I talk to her about it? 394 00:17:11,880 --> 00:17:15,190 He even told me I didn't have to go. 395 00:17:18,060 --> 00:17:19,260 You're the one I want! 396 00:17:19,260 --> 00:17:20,310 It's gotta be you! 397 00:17:25,810 --> 00:17:28,360 I must be stupid, too. 398 00:17:29,400 --> 00:17:32,700 To this address, please. Also, I'm in a little bit of a hurry. 399 00:17:35,360 --> 00:17:37,070 Want some beer, Kazuya? 400 00:17:37,070 --> 00:17:37,950 S-Sure. 401 00:17:37,950 --> 00:17:39,530 So I press this "Add Friend" button? 402 00:17:39,530 --> 00:17:40,330 That's right. 403 00:17:40,650 --> 00:17:43,690 And then scan my QR code on your phone. 404 00:17:43,120 --> 00:17:44,290 They're exchanging LIVE addresses... 405 00:17:43,690 --> 00:17:44,280 Like this? 406 00:17:44,280 --> 00:17:46,360 Things have taken a very bad turn. 407 00:17:46,360 --> 00:17:49,330 Grandmother, about what I was saying earlier... 408 00:17:49,330 --> 00:17:50,340 Th-There it is! 409 00:17:52,710 --> 00:17:53,500 Oh? 410 00:17:57,280 --> 00:17:58,760 Sorry I'm late. 411 00:17:59,230 --> 00:18:00,510 Mizuhara? 412 00:18:04,250 --> 00:18:06,840 Chizuru, my angel! 413 00:18:05,520 --> 00:18:07,270 A Septuagenarian's 414 00:18:05,850 --> 00:18:07,270 Happy Birthday Dive 415 00:18:06,840 --> 00:18:07,680 Wha... 416 00:18:08,140 --> 00:18:10,240 Is Sayuri-san okay? 417 00:18:10,240 --> 00:18:14,380 When I told her about the party, she practically chased me out. 418 00:18:14,380 --> 00:18:17,210 That's my Sayutaso. 419 00:18:17,210 --> 00:18:19,720 In that case, happy birthday! 420 00:18:19,720 --> 00:18:22,170 You're just as beautiful aged twenty! 421 00:18:22,170 --> 00:18:23,950 A sight for sore eyes! 422 00:18:24,630 --> 00:18:25,640 Sorry. 423 00:18:24,630 --> 00:18:27,910 That's my girl! You're so cute! 424 00:18:26,660 --> 00:18:27,910 And thanks. 425 00:18:28,630 --> 00:18:30,020 Heya, Ruka-chan. 426 00:18:29,250 --> 00:18:31,880 Pat Pat 427 00:18:30,560 --> 00:18:31,880 Sorry I'm late. 428 00:18:31,880 --> 00:18:34,380 N-No biggie! 429 00:18:33,250 --> 00:18:34,380 Like, you didn't even have to come. 430 00:18:35,270 --> 00:18:38,140 Man, why'd Chizuru-san show up? 431 00:18:38,140 --> 00:18:40,160 Does she like Kazuya-kun after all? 432 00:18:40,160 --> 00:18:42,470 I told her not to bother, and still... 433 00:18:42,960 --> 00:18:48,150 But I've built up a cache, a rapport with the family in the time so far. 434 00:18:48,800 --> 00:18:52,640 Not even Chizuru-san can erase it all! 435 00:18:53,370 --> 00:18:55,530 Over here, Chizuru-san. 436 00:18:55,530 --> 00:18:58,020 You're the guest of honor. 437 00:18:58,460 --> 00:19:01,490 Oh, before I take a seat... 438 00:19:02,010 --> 00:19:04,820 May I pay my respects at the family altar? 439 00:19:09,440 --> 00:19:10,600 Wha... 440 00:19:14,520 --> 00:19:17,170 That thought didn't even cross my mind! 441 00:19:20,540 --> 00:19:22,880 What the heck? The family altar? 442 00:19:20,540 --> 00:19:25,300 O-Of course. Please go say hi to my husband. 443 00:19:22,880 --> 00:19:24,780 I didn't even think of it. 444 00:19:23,890 --> 00:19:29,140 This way! It's over here! 445 00:19:24,780 --> 00:19:27,220 Are girlfriends supposed to pay their respects? 446 00:19:25,300 --> 00:19:27,720 Wow, such a pretty altar. 447 00:19:27,720 --> 00:19:29,140 You can tell? 448 00:19:34,410 --> 00:19:38,630 Aren't you glad to see her, honey? She's Kazuya's girlfriend. 449 00:19:38,630 --> 00:19:40,110 Mother... 450 00:19:40,110 --> 00:19:42,030 I'm happy for you, Mom. 451 00:19:45,360 --> 00:19:47,070 She's turning things around! 452 00:19:47,070 --> 00:19:50,500 All my efforts will be reduced to nothing! 453 00:19:51,900 --> 00:19:54,540 I was scared out of my wits back then. 454 00:19:55,380 --> 00:19:58,250 Maybe you should get your act together, then. 455 00:20:08,870 --> 00:20:10,730 This sake is really easy to drink. 456 00:20:10,730 --> 00:20:13,220 Wow, you have good taste, Chizuru-san. 457 00:20:22,840 --> 00:20:25,880 Oh, Chizuru-san, where do you live? 458 00:20:26,490 --> 00:20:29,930 E-Er... Sakuradai... 459 00:20:29,930 --> 00:20:32,460 Oho? You two live in the same neighborhood? 460 00:20:32,860 --> 00:20:36,670 Have you considered living together, then? 461 00:20:37,580 --> 00:20:39,920 Wha? L-L-Living together?! 462 00:20:39,920 --> 00:20:41,510 I think you've had enough to drink, Gran! 463 00:20:42,470 --> 00:20:43,880 Huh? She's gone? 464 00:20:43,880 --> 00:20:45,970 I'm glad Ruka-chan didn't hear that! 465 00:20:46,450 --> 00:20:48,550 I'd die if I lived together with Mizuhara... 466 00:20:48,550 --> 00:20:50,680 It's my fault, really. 467 00:20:51,520 --> 00:20:55,690 If I'm too close to Kazuya-san, I lean on him too much. 468 00:20:55,690 --> 00:20:58,690 And these days, women have to be independent, too. 469 00:20:56,080 --> 00:20:58,690 What a model answer. 470 00:20:58,690 --> 00:21:00,440 Hear that, Kazuya? 471 00:21:00,440 --> 00:21:03,950 It's you! You've got to get it together! 472 00:21:03,950 --> 00:21:05,950 I need to use the restroom. 473 00:21:06,900 --> 00:21:10,730 Mizuhara's shining so bright, it's making my darkness stand out. 474 00:21:11,640 --> 00:21:14,400 All this fantasy crap about living together, getting married... 475 00:21:14,400 --> 00:21:16,040 She's a rental girlfriend, damn it! 476 00:21:16,530 --> 00:21:18,750 Gotta hand it to Mizuhara, though. 477 00:21:18,750 --> 00:21:21,690 Everything she's doing is professional to the extreme. 478 00:21:21,690 --> 00:21:24,600 She's got Gran back to normal, too. 479 00:21:25,420 --> 00:21:27,720 And she seemed like a ticking time bomb, 480 00:21:27,720 --> 00:21:30,970 but Ruka-chan's calmed down ever since Mizuhara got here. 481 00:21:32,600 --> 00:21:34,230 Tears of relief 482 00:21:37,230 --> 00:21:39,360 Oh, that's where you went. 483 00:21:39,800 --> 00:21:41,220 Similar situation here. 484 00:21:45,430 --> 00:21:47,240 S-Sorry, I need to go. 485 00:21:48,790 --> 00:21:50,200 Oh, the tie? 486 00:21:50,560 --> 00:21:51,460 Thanks... 487 00:22:07,560 --> 00:22:10,750 A pendulum clock? Such an antique piece. I love it. 488 00:22:10,750 --> 00:22:15,930 I bought it with my husband back when we opened the store. 489 00:22:16,240 --> 00:22:18,900 Wow... It's such a pretty sound. 490 00:23:57,970 --> 00:24:01,330 Mwahaha. She who dares wins, Chizuru-san. 491 00:24:01,330 --> 00:24:02,040 Huh? 492 00:24:02,040 --> 00:24:04,890 The sudden appearance of a new challenger caught me off-guard, 493 00:24:04,890 --> 00:24:09,130 but I'll win the Kazuya-kun Sweepstakes Kinoshita Family Reversi Tournament! 494 00:24:09,130 --> 00:24:10,990 Were you all playing Reversi before I came? 495 00:24:10,990 --> 00:24:13,360 Wow, look at you playing dumb. 496 00:24:13,360 --> 00:24:15,900 Is this another one of your schemes to make a comeback? 497 00:24:15,900 --> 00:24:17,680 Uh, what is Ruka-chan even talking about? 498 00:24:17,680 --> 00:24:19,020 B-Beats me. 499 00:24:19,890 --> 00:24:22,270 Anyway, next time on Rent-a-Girlfriend: 500 00:24:22,270 --> 00:24:22,970 "Ring and... 501 00:24:22,970 --> 00:24:23,800 ...Girlfriend." 502 00:24:23,520 --> 00:24:27,020 "Ring and Girlfriend" 503 00:24:23,800 --> 00:24:26,520 The victor's ring will be mine!