Episode 32

## Family and Girlfriend

**"Family and Girlfriend"** (家族と彼女, *Kazoku to Kanojo*?) is the eighth episode of the third season of the *Kanojo, Okarishimasu* anime adaptation.

## Plot

Mini buys some snacks and goes to Kazuya wanting them to celebrate his lost virginity, however Kazuya explains that they haven't done anything with Chizuru. Mini can't believe it given how good of chance that was. Kazuya complains about how much trouble Mini caused with Ruka, but Mini explains that she expected that after that night, Ruka to no longer be his girlfriend. While it seems Kazuya and Chizuru's relationship progressed a bit, she is worried noting that when two people their age spend the night together and do nothing, they remain friends. Hearing the noise, Chizuru comes out and complains that their whispering can disturb the neighbors. Mini explains that they were talking about the movie. Chizuru then states that she will be bringing her grandma at the premier. Kazuya states that he had prepared the gifts for the backers and needs to send them. In that moment, Ruka shows up giving them a scary look, however she explains its all good and it must feel good for her boyfriend to be surrounded by a beautiful neighbor and a rental girlfriend. She then pushes Kazuya inside his apartment, stating that its hot today and they should take a shower together. Mini tells Chizuru to make a move, but Chizuru just goes back to her apartment.

Kazuya and Chizuru go to check out the cinema where the movie will be screened. Chizuru however comes with Sayuri and explains that she wanted to come too. Hearing that the cinema has 200 seats that will be taken by the backers, Sayuri gets excited and can't wait to see Chizuru on the screen. Sayuri then cries, feeling that she already saw the movie. While Chizuru heads to the bathroom, Sayuri thanks Kazuya, stating that she is able to see Chizuru on the screen thanks to him. Kazuya feels bad for lying to her and explains that he will always be out of Chizuru's league and doesn't even know why she is dating him. However he recently made peace with it. She works really hard and being part of her dream, made him feel that he achieved something. Even if he is no longer her boyfriend, he wants to be always there for her. Sayuri asks him to repeat all that again as she couldn't record it for Chizuru to hear, but Kazuya asks her not to.

Kazuya heads to the bathroom. When Chizuru returns, Sayuri asks her if chasing her dream is making her suffer and if she is doing it out of some sense of obligation towards them. Chizuru states that there are ups and downs, but she enjoys having a dream and chasing it. Chizuru goes to get some coffee. Sayuri then recalls a conversation with Katsuhito, where she complains and asks him to not encourage Chizuru to become an actress and it won't be easy. Katsuhito states that some dreams can come true and its not a problem to have one person in your life telling you that dreams can come true. Katsuhito states that if he dies before Sayuri, she to ask Chizuru if her dreams make her suffer and if his encouragement became a burden to her. As he doesn't want Chizuru to suffer at all. Sayuri smiles stating that Katsuhito wins, since Chizuru is far stronger than she imagined. She wonders if Katsuhito is watching them now and if he is seeing that she will be on the silver screen, and that his decision was right.

Kazuya comes out of the bathroom and sees Chizuru waiting for him. She tells him that Sayuri is quite happy and wants to thank him again for everything. Chizuru then leaves to get some coffee. Meanwhile, Sayuri falls from her wheelchair and people start to gather wondering if she is okay. Kazuya and Chizuru return and seeing Sayuri on the ground, Kazuya yells that someone call the ambulance. Chizuru falls on her knees in shock. At the hospital, Kazuya wonders if they put Sayuri's health in danger by taking her with them. When Chizuru comes, Kazuya asks if Sayuri is okay if she will recover like the last time, but Chizuru states that the doctor told her she isn't doing well and will likely not recover from this, and tonight is make or break for her. While Sayuri may not be able to see the movie, Chizuru is thankful for Kazuya for helping her do everything she can to make it happen. She is frustrated, but have no regrets. Kazuya doesn't believe that she has no regrets, as she is her only family and loves her so much. Before Chizuru returns to Sayuri, Kazuya asks if she is conscious. Chizuru explains that the doctor said she can hear them, but is not responding. Kazuya then wonders if Chizuru is okay not telling Sayuri that they aren't a real couple. Chizuru states they spoke about this already and don't want to cause her pain in such moment, but Kazuya wonders if Chizuru will be able to get over it. Kazuya has been thinking and wonders if not telling her the truth is the right decision. That may also leave Chizuru with a sense of guilt for the rest of her life. Chizuru then states that if they tell her, Sayuri may die resenting Kazuya, but he is fine with it as he wants to put Chizuru's feelings first. Chizuru disagrees and returns inside stating that nothing pisses her off more than the "sad reality".

Kazuya knows that making Sayuri sad won't help, however he is sure that Sayuri won't hate them for telling her the truth, and Chizuru also knows it. Due to her words, Kazuya is sure that Chizuru feels guilt and is sure that she will later regret it if they don't tell the truth. Kazuya feels there is nothing else he can do for Chizuru, but after checking his phone, he realizes there is one more thing he can do.

## Characters

* Mini Yaemori
* Kazuya Kinoshita
* Chizuru Ichinose
* Ruka Sarashina
* Sayuri Ichinose
* Katsuhito Ichinose