Fake Relationship Arc

**Unofficially Titled Arc**
**Fake Relationship Arc'**s name is **conjectural** which means that no official designation has been assigned, and it is susceptible to change at any time.

## Arc Chronology

**Fake Relationship Arc** is the second arc of *Kill Blue* manga series.

Due to the incessant attention from her pursuers and suitors, Noren felt compelled to employ Juzo's assistance and publicly declare their fake relationship. This strategic move was aimed at reducing the unwanted advances she faced daily. However, this decision led to a considerable number of men who were infatuated with Noren expressing animosity towards Juzo, subjecting him to their criticism and taunts.

## Summary

Juzo, a middle-aged man who transformed into a younger version of himself due to a pharmaceutical company's experiments, tried to connect with Noren, the daughter of the company's founder. Noren consistently rejected him and labeled him as creepy. Juzo observed that Noren had difficulty fitting in with her peers and decided to focus on gathering information about her family's company. He stumbled upon Noren working at a ramen shop and, after a meal, she approached him for a conversation. Noren shared her affluent background and aversion to men due to their inappropriate advances. She aspired to take over her uncle's ramen shop. Juzo encouraged her to follow her dreams. As they parted ways, Noren was suddenly abducted by a black van. Juzo, determined to rescue her, attached a tracker to the van and set off to save Noren.

Juzo rescues Noren from her captors but uses non-lethal methods. They escape, but encounter a bulletproof van. Juzo causes the van to crash and helps Noren recover from her disorientation. The next day, Noren realizes the events were real and approaches Juzo about the rescue. Juzo shifts the conversation towards her ramen shop work and requests a favor.

Kotatsu encourages Ogami to clean his messy home, challenging traditional gender roles. Ogami considers joining a school club to avoid attention and seeks advice from Ryo, who suggests the home economics club. Ogami initially dismisses it as feminine but is convinced to give it a try. After enjoying cooking and sharing a meal with his family, Ogami decides to join the club. However, a shocking revelation about marrying Mitsuoka to regain his former body leaves him stunned.

Noren faced a day of dealing with love proposals from boys her age, while Juzo avoided a fight with bullies and discussed the idea of marriage with Kotatsu. Juzo enjoyed a meal at Noren's uncle's ramen shop, and Noren shared her frustration about her father's announcement of her marriage. The next day, Juzo encountered Capo, who revealed that Noren introduced him as her boyfriend to handle the attention from club sign-ups.

Noren and Juzo pretend to be a couple due to her desire to join the Home Economics Club, leading to unwelcome attention and threats for Juzo. Despite the challenges, he sees it as a chance to experience a typical school life. During a confrontation, Juzo impressively defends himself, and Noren pretends they're still together. Later, they receive advice on how to maintain the pretense. Unbeknownst to them, an observer takes an interest in Juzo's actions.

## Arc References

### Story Impacts

* Juzo, transformed into his younger self due to the wasp that stung him that was out from Mitsuoka Pharmaceutical experiments, tries to connect with Noren, the daughter of the founder of the said pharmaceutical, who consistently rejects him.
* Juzo accidentally meets Noren in a ramen shop under her uncle. Noren then shares her affluent background and dreams of taking over her uncle's ramen shop.
* Noren is suddenly abducted by a black van, prompting Juzo to attach a tracker and set off to rescue her.
* Juzo rescues Noren using non-lethal methods and they encounter a bulletproof van.
* Noren realizes the events were real and talks to Juzo about the rescue.
* Ogami dismisses the Home Economics Club as feminine but decides to give it a try after enjoying cooking.
* Ogami learns about the possibility of marrying Mitsuoka to regain his former body from his ex-wife, Eri.
* Noren pleaded on Juzo to pretend to be her boyfriend for her to be able to join the Home Economics Club, causing Juzo facing challenges and threats.
	+ During a confrontation with a higher up student, Juzo impressively defends himself, and Noren pretends they're still together.
* An observer takes an interest in Juzo's actions, unbeknownst to them.

### Characters Introduced

**Noren's Uncle**
**Abductor (1)**
**Abductor (2)**
**Abductor (3)**
**Boss**
**Kozue**
**Chisato Shiraishi**
**Higher Grader**
**Shin Kohazame**