Episode 11

## Truth and Girlfriend

**"Truth and Girlfriend"** (真実と彼女, *Shinjitsu to Kanojo*?) is the eleventh episode of the first season of *Kanojo, Okarishimasu* anime adaptation.

## Synopsis

On Chizuru's request, Kazuya goes on a practice date with Sumi, another rental girlfriend. Will he actually be able to help her and stay out of trouble while he's at it?

## Plot

Sumi explains her daily routine, when she gets up, how she takes the dog out, go to college. She is usually booked twice a week, sometimes is personally chosen, other is randomly assigned. She doesn't like her girlfriend mode and is quite shy during her dates. Sumi is really looking up to Chizuru, wanting to be more like her. She looks up for Chizuru's advice and Chizuru states that she needs more confidence and that she too was nervous in the beginning, but is also sure there are clients that will love her for who she is.

The next day, Kazuya waits for Sumi and sees a girl hiding behind a column. He figures that's her and she confirms, but without saying any words. As they go for a coffee, he realizes how shy and introvert she is, as she doesn't even say anything. He takes her to bowling, but since its her first time, she slips and falls. Kazuya asks her why she wants to be a rental girlfriend and using gestures she explain that she wants to change. Kazuya goes to get some drinks, but as he returns, he sees three guys hitting on Sumi. He doesn't want to get into a fight, but not wanting to disappoint Chizuru, he goes in and takes Sumi away. As they walk, the guys start badmouthing him. Hearing that Sumi apologizes that he got badmouthed, but Kazuya explains they were just jealous and he is used to it as he walks with Chizuru.

They go on different places and eventually roller scatting. As Kazuya hits his nose, he goes to wash himself and as he returns, he is surprised to see Mami with Sumi. Kazuya starts to panic and introduces Sumi, but is surprised she keeps the act as his girlfriend as that will only make his situation worse. Mami asks Sumi if she can give them a few mins to talk and Kazuya agrees. Mami comments that Kazuya have really changed and is now with another cute girl. Before leaving, she tells Kazuya that she won't tell Chizuru about it. Later, as their date ends, Kazuya tells Sumi that she can take it nice and slow, and although she doesn't talk much, it was obvious she was really trying to make this a fun date, so he believes a nice girl like her can be a rental girlfriend. Sumi is reminded of Chizuru's word and calls Kazuya's name, telling him they will see again and then leaves. Kazuya finds it really cute, wondering if he should rent her again, but is reminded that his problem started like that. Sumi later calls Chizuru, informing her how her date was and that he saved her from some punks.

At home, Mami can't stop thinking of Kazuya. She is really surprised he of all people is two-timing someone and is surprised a cute girl like Sumi is interested in him. She couldn't find Sumi on social media, but searching her name, she finds out she is rental girlfriend.

Chizuru calls Kazuya on the balcony and thanks him for taking out Sumi, as she really enjoyed her time. Chizuru then explains she considers leaving her rental girlfriend job as the director Umi spoke to is interested in her and will give her a role. Kazuya is sad to hear that, but thanks her for everything she had done for him.

The next day, Chizuru has a date with a customer named "Maya." However, the customer is revealed to be Mami.

## Characters

* Sumi Sakurasawa
* Chizuru Ichinose
* Kazuya Kinoshita
* Mami Nanami
* Yoshiaki Kibe
* Shun Kuribayashi