Episode 34

## Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend

**"Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend"** (突発旅行と彼女, *Toppatsu Ryokō to Kanojo*?) is the tenth episode of the third season of the *Kanojo, Okarishimasu* anime adaptation.

## Synopsis

In order to find something he can do for Chizuru, who lost Sayuri, Kazuya calls Sumi as his "rental girlfriend" and confides the situation. Sumi, who listened intently, tries to pull Kazuya and take him somewhere. "I want to do something for Chizuru-chan too..." The destination we headed to was unexpectedly the ocean...! ?

## Plot

Kazuya rents Sumi to try and find a way to cheer up Chizuru after the death of her grandmother. They attend a cafe and Sumi is crying over the news of Grandma Sayuri passing away. Kazuya explains he is feeling conflicted on whether or not to cheer Chizuru up, as she is acting just fine when with him. Sumi takes the initiative, dragging Kazuya to Shinjuku station, intending to bring him to Fujisawa. Kazuya, aware of the situation realizes that she intends on bringing him to the beach. Kazuya starts panicking as the rent session is almost ending, but she insists, using her voice to explain that she wants to do it for Chizuru and as his friend.

Sumi states that she wants to help Kazuya as friends which shocks him. As they head to the beach, Kazuya fantasizes about Sumi and her kindness. They play a game of match on the train to the beach. Once they arrive, Sumi disappointed at the fact that no one was there due to it being the middle of September, rushes to an observation tower. Kazuya confused at how determined Sumi is follows her to the top of the tower. After looking at 2 people shout out of the top of the tower, Sumi builds up her courage and decides to shout too.

Sumi shout ends up being very quiet. Kazuya ends up shouting as well for her. Afterwards the two eat a local beach café. Sumi then drags Kazuya to the sea shore where the two play in the water for a while. Afterwards Sumi writes in the sand with a stick to tell Kazuya that although she may not be able to help him, when people are in pain, she wants to help out by allowing them to have a fun time. Kazuya realises what Sumi is saying and thanks her for allowing him to have fun. Kazuya realizes that he needs to cheer up Chizuru and thanks Sumi for the amazing date.

Kazuya, back at work, starts talking to Ruka about the situation and how Chizuru normally doesn't like to show her feelings. Kazuya gets an idea on how to cheer Chizuru up which Ruka says that it is a bad idea due to Kazuya not being Chizuru's real boyfriend but Kazuya persists. Ruka notices how passionate Kazuya is for Chizuru and she gets annoyed about how off putting she is. She asks Kazuya to take her to the amusement park today, but he says isn't possible. He asks his manager for a early pay check in order to cheer up Chizuru which he allows on the condition that he keeps his hands off Ruka. Kazuya then rents Chizuru and prepares to give her the "best date of her life". On the day of the date, Kazuya waits for Chizuru at the station, wondering what she will say for he booking her for the entire day, however no matter what, he is determined to make her feel better.

## Characters

* Kazuya Kinoshita
* Sumi Sakurasawa
* Chizuru Ichinose
* Ruka Sarashina