Episode 22

## Ring and Girlfriend

**"Ring and Girlfriend"** (指輪と彼女, *Yubiwa to Kanojo*?) is the tenth episode of the second season of the *Kanojo, Okarishimasu* anime adaptation.

## Synopsis

Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.

## Plot

Ruka kisses Kazuya. He tries to push her back, but she proceeds. After a moment, Kazuya again stops her and they hear that Nagomi wishes to use the bathroom and Ruka steps back. She apologizes for crossing the line, but she didn't want to lose and have no regrets. Ruka then states that the saying that the first kiss tastes like lemon and strawberries is not correct as it tasted like booze to her, and then returns to the rest.

After a while, Kazuya joins them too, but both he and Ruka are acting a bit weird and Nagomi and Chizuru notice, however, Kazuya states its all normal. He then realizes he put Ruka under pressure with their relationship and feel she wasted his first kiss on him. Nagomi then recalls she had a present for Chizuru and brings out a ring box, stating its her engagement ring that was later passed to Harumi, and both agree that Chizuru should have it now. Kazuya is shocked, but expects that Chizuru won't be able to accept it. As Nagomi insists, Kazuya starts to panic as Chizuru can't handle the situation. Ruka then grabs Kazuya's shirt, who realizes how hard it must be for her and wonders what to do. Nagomi wants Chizuru to try the ring and Kazuya gathers strength and states that they can't accept it and he can't let Chizuru accept it. Kazuya realizes he can't continue with this and needs to put a stop to it. He states he knows that Nagomi loves Chizuru and that she may hate him for doing this during the party, but he tries to explain that he and Chizuru broke up. However, before he can finish his sentence, Chizuru's phone rings and interrupts them. The call is from the hospital, informing Chizuru that her grandma lost consciousness.

Chizuru, Kazuya and Nagomi then take a taxi to the hospital, but are surprised to see that Sayuri is fine. Sayuri apologizes for ruining their party, but Nagomi states she should apologize for inviting her when Sayuri needed her. Sayuri states its fine as given how much Chizuru wanted to go, she would have made her skip her funeral to go. Kazuya is surprised to hear that Chizuru wanted to come to the party. The doctor then comes and wishes to talk with Chizuru outside. As she leaves, Sayuri and Nagomi then turn to Kazuya and start asking him how things are going with Chizuru.

The two then send Kazuya to buy them something. As he returns, he finds Chizuru in the corridors, who shares that the doctor had bad news and Sayuri doesn't have much time left. Kazuya asks Chizuru if she is okay and Chizuru states she is and that she knew this day would come after seeing Sayuri's diagnose. Kazuya then decides to tell Sayuri that his relationship with Chizuru is a lie. He won't tell about the rental girlfriend thing, but since they are running out of time, its better to come clean soon. However, Chizuru stops him and states she doesn't want to tell her grandma that they are breaking up. Sayuri had taken a liking to Kazuya and will be worried that Chizuru would end up alone after she is gone. Even though they are not daring and its all a lie, Chizuru feels its pointless at this point to come clean and its better for Sayuri to think that she got someone.

After the visiting hours are over, Kazuya goes to call a taxi. Nagomi takes out the ring and guesses that Sayuri doesn't have much time. She gives her the ring, saying that she heard she doesn't have a family and if she needs money, she can pawn it. As they head home, Kazuya knows that Chizuru is putting a brave face, but is probably weighted down by lots of emotions, yet he can't do anything for her.

On Sunday, Kazuya goes out with Ruka as promised and they eat some rainbow cakes. Ruka wonders about Chizuru's grandma and Kazuya explains her condition stabilized, and apologizes for making her go home early. Ruka wonders if Chizuru had a hard time and Kazuya states she was trying to hide it, but he is sure she had a hard time. Ruka then states she is calling it a truce. She wants to be with him, but even she knows that this isn't the time to go on the offensive. It made her happy that Kazuya tried to end things, but now is a terrible time. Ruka is happy with her progress as she got to kiss the one she loves, and if he ever wants to kiss again to just let her know. She then gives him his birthday present. While heading home, Kazuya mentions that he finally decided to clear things, but now both Chizuru and Ruka are against it and that both are much more mature than him.

## Characters

* Nagomi Kinoshita
* Chizuru Ichinose
* Harumi Kinoshita
* Kazuya Kinoshita
* Ruka Sarashina
* Sayuri Ichinose