Devastated by rejection and a broken heart, twenty-year-old Kinoshita Kazuya seeks solace in Diamond, a popular application promising companionship. It is through this platform that he encounters Mizuhara Chizuru, a performer among the app'…

The decision to abandon the charade of pretend dating landed with a surprising force. Almost immediately, Kazuya was confronted with a series of unforeseen circumstances: Chizuru, it turned out, was not just a casual acquaintance, but a fel…

Kazuya had barely begun to address the consequences of the incident at the pub when the group set off on a brief excursion to Izu, where they encountered an unforeseen person.

Mami's scheme reaches its climax as Kazuya resolves to reveal the truth, eliciting a range of responses.

The event on the ferry irrevocably altered Kazuya's emotional landscape. Simultaneously, a subtle undercurrent of intrigue began to stir within the secluded hot springs inn where he and his family chose to spend their time.

The prospect of sharing a room with Chizuru for the night quickens Kazuya's pulse and fills his thoughts with a restless energy. Elsewhere, Kuribayashi Shun is preparing a surprise.

As Kazuya pleaded with Ruka to keep his secret, she, in turn, confided in him her own.

The approach of Christmas brought with it a painful reminder for Kazuya: he had not seen Chizuru in what felt like an eternity. And then, he witnessed a scene he had desperately hoped to avoid.

Driven by an insistent need to understand the complete history of Kazuya and Chizuru's connection, Ruka resolves to act upon her discovery.

Kazuya discovered that Kuribayashi had been deeply disheartened, and he began to consider how best to offer support.

At Chizuru’s urging, Kazuya agrees to a practice outing with Sumi, another of the rental companions. The question remains: will he manage to assist her, and navigate the situation without finding himself embroiled in complications?

Chizuru and Mami embark on a tentative rental outing, oblivious to the fact that Kazuya has witnessed their joint appearance. The delicate nature of this discovery leaves Chizuru grappling with an uncertain predicament. How will she navigat…

With Mizuhara poised to leave her work as a rental companion, Kazuya seeks out a play – one that holds the potential to shift the course of their connection.

With the repercussions of the play fading, a semblance of normalcy returns to the relationship between Mizuhara and Kazuya—until something shifts once more.

Lacking the key to her apartment, Mizuhara finds herself seeking out Kazuya for assistance—and she is not the only unexpected guest to arrive.

Before Kazuya could fully process the lingering effects of Mami’s visit, another insistent guest arrived at his door.

Kazuya endeavors to dispel the misconception clouding Chizuru’s mind, and simultaneously seeks Sumi’s assistance in procuring a suitable gift for her birthday.

A flicker of doubt crossed Kazuya's mind as he considered whether his birthday present had been satisfactory. Just then, a crisis unfolded – a boisterous, inebriated figure disrupting their evening with unexpected force.

Kazuya awoke to a hangover of truly epic proportions, his mind a jumbled landscape of fractured recollections. As he grappled with the remnants of the night before, news of his workplace reached someone who felt compelled to pay a visit.

For their day together, Kazuya has planned something unusual with Mizuhara – a journey to recapture a past he feels slipping away. His method, however, is decidedly unconventional.

News of Chizuru’s belated birthday spurred Nagomi into action. Determined to celebrate both Chizuru and Kazuya, she resolved to throw a party, and she would not be deterred.

Kazuya struggles to comprehend Ruka’s latest maneuver when, without warning, Nagomi introduces yet another complication to the gathering.

Barely has Kazuya begun to grapple with the aftermath of his birthday when he receives an invitation for another outing with Sumi. This time, however, she will take the initiative.

A quiet contemplation settled over Chizuru as she traced the path that had led her to this moment. Meanwhile, Kazuya, spurred by a thought, moved to put his plan into action, intending to offer her assistance.

Driven by the desire to share a vision with Granny Sayuri, Kazuya and Chizuru have resolved to make a film. The intention is admirable; however, the practical task of meticulously planning every aspect of the project now awaits them.

Ruka pressed Kazuya and Chizuru for answers, and Mini happened to overhear their tense exchange. Now armed with this knowledge, what course of action will she take?

As the crowdfunding campaign lost its initial surge, Kazuya found himself needing assistance. Fortunately, Mini possessed a keen understanding of such matters, and he turned to her for help.

Mini’s sincere plea created an uncomfortable atmosphere. Simultaneously, Umi made a request in exchange for amplifying the campaign through a retweet.

The cameras rolled, and watching Chizuru perform, Kazuya felt a stark realization: she inhabited a world utterly apart from his own. Elsewhere, Mini was carefully considering a plan of her own.

The snow-dusted slopes of the ski resort became their unlikely stage. Unexpectedly, Kazuya and Chizuru found themselves alone, tasked with filming the movie's final scene without assistance. A quiet resolve settled upon Chizuru; she knew sh…

Ruka’s birthday arrived, and Kazuya was bound by his promise to fulfill any wish she might make. Yet, the question lingered: what did she truly desire?

Sayuri accompanied Kazuya and Chizuru on their visit to the cinema, a familiar place that stirred a cascade of recollections within her.

As Sayuri’s future seemed increasingly hopeless, Kazuya performed the sole act of defiance available to him, a desperate measure for Chizuru and their shared fate.

Lost in uncertainty, Kazuya sought guidance from Sumi, a trusted friend. She resolved to take him away, believing a change of scenery would help him find clarity.

Kazuya resolves to rent Chizuru for a full day, crafting a carefully planned itinerary designed to lift her spirits. Will his efforts prove effective?

Witnessing Chizuru's overwhelming sorrow, Kazuya resolved to offer her solace, and in that shared moment of vulnerability, he perceived a significant shift in the course of their connection.

The end of summer vacation brought with it the familiar rhythm of days for Kazuya. A matter demanded immediate attention, a problem requiring swift resolution.

Kazuya proposed a lunch outing with Chizuru. The question lingered: how would she respond?

An invitation arrived for Chizuru and Kazuya, summoning them to a gathering in the upscale district of Daikanyama.

Kazuya was determined to act, and Chizuru had reached a similar understanding.

Mami has finally summoned the courage to face Chizuru. The air crackles with anticipation; the outcome of this confrontation hangs precariously in the balance.

The annual Kinoshita gathering is upon us: a cherished three-day, two-night retreat to Spa Resort Hawaiians.

The Hawaiian stay descends into utter disarray with Mami's arrival.

Chizuru and Kazuya navigated a minor complication, quite oblivious to the subtle calculations Mami was enacting.

A shadow of uncertainty clung to Ruka regarding the journey, a feeling deepened by the very discussions she found herself in.

Chizuru and Ruka find themselves in frequent disagreements with the women of the Kinoshita household.

Mami stood before Chizuru, her expression firm, and pressed her to choose a path.

A wave of guilt washed over Kazuya, stirred by Nagomi’s heartfelt expression of thanks. Meanwhile, Chizuru faced a choice, a significant one, involving Mami.

What purpose does Mami have in mind when she arranges for Chizuru’s rental? What thoughts are driving her actions?

What reaction will Mami have toward Chizuru? And will Kazuya be able to come to terms with what feels like a dismissal?

The possibility of Chizuru’s arrangement being revealed hangs heavy in the air. What reactions might they face if the truth comes to light, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru navigate a way out of this precarious situation?

Seeing Chizuru unfairly blamed yet again, Kazuya could remain silent no longer and resolved to defend her.

Following Mami’s suggestion, Chizuru attempted to sway the others. Now, the question was how they—and Kazuya—would respond.

The Hawaiian journey has ended, leaving Kazuya to face what follows.

Mini returned with news of Chizuru, and a flicker of hope rekindled within Kazuya.

Seeking some clarity about what she felt, Chizuru went to visit Kazuya at his home.

Kazuya encountered Chizuru at the laundromat and discovered she’d forgotten her brassiere.

Chizuru invited Kazuya to accompany her back to her family’s house. But what was behind this unexpected request?

A deep loneliness weighs heavily on young Kazuya, yet every hardship holds a possibility for resolution.