In Japan, the lonely have a new way out — online services that rent out dads, children, even girlfriends. When Kazuya's true love dumps him, he's just desperate enough to try it, and he's shocked at how cute and sweet his rental girlfriend turns out to be. But she wants to keep their "relationship" a secret, and there's a complication, she goes to his university, their grandmothers are in the same home, and they live next door to each other. Then Kazuya finds out she's not nearly as nice in "real life." (from manga)
Kazuya is dumped by his girlfriend after a month of dating her. Desperate to find another, Kazuya rents a beautiful girl named Mizuhara.
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.
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.
Mami's plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
The aftermath of the ferry incident signals a clear shift in Kazuya's feelings. Meanwhile, there's a conspiracy brewing at the hot springs inn he and his family decide to visit.
Kazuya learns his friend Kuribayashi has a girlfriend, Ruka Sarashina. But when Kuri is absent, Ruka confronts Kazuya and Chizuru about their relationship.
While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won't reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru's relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
On Chizuru's request, Kazuya goes on a practice date with Sumi, another rental girlfriend.
Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together.
Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?
Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.
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Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.
Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?
It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!
The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!
Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.
Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!
Chizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.