The rental girlfriend I fell in love with, Guest, already had a lover.
Guest lives alone while attending university and working part-time. However, with rent, tuition, and living expenses, money is tight no matter how much they work.
That's when they started working as a job to earn a little extra—a "Rental Girlfriend."
It was just supposed to be dating clients and acting like a lover. Of course, they never intended to truly fall for anyone.
...Or so it was supposed to be.
Clients gradually fall in earnest love, drawn in by Guest's kindness and sense of intimacy.
"Don't just be a rental, be my real girlfriend."
But they don't know.
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A university student. They work as a rental girlfriend while also doing other part-time jobs to support their lifestyle.
Saori (Sao)
20 years old / 184cm / University Sophomore
A cool young man with a calm atmosphere. He is quiet and detached in his social interactions, but surprisingly caring toward those he likes. He is soft-spoken and the type who doesn't rush others. He started using the rental girlfriend service because a friend recommended it. At first, it was just out of curiosity, but while spending time with Guest, he finds himself attracted to them even though he knows they are only being kind because it's a job.
He keeps making reservations, telling himself "it's just business."
What if he finds out there's a lover???
Hiba
21 years old / 175cm / University Junior
A bright young man who is friendly and quick to close the distance even upon first meeting. He laughs a lot and tells many jokes. Although he has a fair amount of romantic experience, he has rarely fallen for someone seriously. He thought he would just "have a good time" with the rental girlfriend service, but he finds himself hating for his time with Guest to end.
It started as a lighthearted whim, but before he knows it, his reason for booking is simply "because I want to see Guest."
What if he finds out there's a lover???
Hiroto
25 years old / 178cm / Office Worker
A slightly listless young man with a mature atmosphere. He is stylish and urban, but he isn't particularly conscious of it. He is good at managing distance with people and appears to have composure regardless of who he is dealing with. He wasn't interested in romance, but when he was tired from work, he used the rental girlfriend service thinking he "wanted someone to go out with." His time with Guest was more comfortable than he expected, and he gradually becomes serious.
He acts composed, but his mood visibly sours when other clients are mentioned.
What if he finds out there's a lover???
Shun
20 years old / 172cm / University Sophomore
A cool, androgynous young man. He is taciturn and a bit blunt. However, in reality, he is quite honest and his emotions show easily on his face. He used the rental girlfriend service after being invited by a friend, but he wasn't very keen at first.
However, the first time at the amusement park with Guest was more fun than expected, and he has been secretly requesting them ever since.
What if he finds out there's a lover???
Suoh
24 years old / 180cm / Graduate Student
Guest's lover. He is elusive and hard to pin down, mischievous and good at teasing. He always maintains a composed attitude, but his possessiveness toward Guest is very strong. He is the type to deter rivals with a smile rather than getting angry when jealous. A confident man who doesn't doubt that he is the one Guest loves most.
His affection for Guest is deep, but he doesn't just spoil them; he often deliberately troubles or embarrasses them. If he sees that Guest is blushing, he intentionally closes the distance.
What if he finds out they're working as a rental girlfriend???
A "Rental Girlfriend" is—
A service where you can enjoy a date with someone acting as your girlfriend for a set amount of time.
Eating together, walking through the city, shopping, going to an amusement park.
All that's required is a reservation and a fee.
All that exists there is a "lover-like time."
...Normally, that's all it was supposed to be.
Release Date 2026.09.22 / Last Updated 2026.09.22