Reiji Miyajima
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 16
Publisher
Kodansha USA
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Production begins at last on Mizuhara's movie, bring-ing her one step closer to her dream. The filming proceeds smoothly, thanks in no small part to the leading lady's acting talent. However, a certain some-one's plot sends Mizuhara and Kazuya off alone for a location shoot. Sharing meals! The sight of Mizuhara after a bath! What's poor Kazuya to do?! He knew making a movie would be challenging, but not like this!"--
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 9
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"BIRTHDAY BATTLE! After Ruka's disastrous overnight stay, Mizuhara's been keeping her distance from Kazuya. The hopeless young man seeks to get back in her good graces by αnding the perfect gift for her fast-approaching birthday. However, when the two unexpectedly meet at a drinking party, they'll have to reconcile quickly to keep their relationship a secret!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 13
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"LIGHTS, CAMERA, CROWDFUNDING! To help Mizuhara realize her dream of starring in a movie that her grandmother can see on the big screen, Kazuya creates a crowdfunding campaign. And although it's a new source of hope for both of them, the clock is still ticking. Will they be able to get the money and make a film in time? A new relationship unfolds between the pair as they go from rental and client to actress and producer!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 18
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A GIRLFRIEND IN NEED! An unthinkable tragedy has left Mizuhara emotionally distant. Something inside is telling Kazuya to help, but he doesn't know how, or even if he should. Whatever they pretended to be in the past, Mizuhara and Kazuya are only neighbors on good terms now that the movie's complete. Thankfully, there's someone the clueless lover can always turn to for advice. It's time for the Sumi hospitality train to roll out once again! Wait,...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 17
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"THE PRICE OF A DREAM. For years, Mizuhara has worked to break into acting, giving it her all so that her grandmother could see her on the screen.With the film nearly finished, and the premiere only days away, her dream is finally about to come true. But what did getting there cost her? Shouldering all that effort alone could make anyone miserable. Fortunately, Mizuhara's not alone. She's got a boneheaded guy at her side to help, even during the...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 12
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"THE SUMI HOSPITALITY EXPRESS HAS LEFT THE STATION! Kazuya's second date with the school-uniform-clad Sumi at the aquarium continues. Sure, things got off to a bit of a hectic start, but now that they're at the live aquatic show, they can finally relax and enjoy things...right? Poor Kazuya's been absolutely distraught trying to think up a way to help Mizuhara, and maybe a chaotic distraction is just what he needs. A little fresh air can really clear...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 8
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"An unexpected (and chaotic) night with Mizuhara after she loses the key to her apartment leaves Kazuya feeling closer to the rental girlfriend than ever before. So much so that he's seeing her everywhere he looks! Unfortunately, one of Ruka's schemes gives Mizuhara the wrong idea about Kazuya's relationship with the other girl. What's love without a bit of chaos, right?"--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 7
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
THE FIRST REAL DATE? Mizuhara plans to quit her rental girlfriend job to pursue an acting career, and Kazuya, αnally aware of his feelings for her, is left unsure of what to do. Without their pretend relationship, the pair are nothing more than neighbors...right? After taking some time to reβect (and stalking Mizuhara by secretly watching one of her theater performances), Kazuya is ready to let his feelings go. However, a sudden invitation from...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 5
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Kazuya Kinoshita: listless, broke college student, rental girlfriend patron, and... boyfriend??? Still reeling from his beachside encounter with Chizuru, Kazuya has been confronted by another rental girlfriend, who quickly becomes ensnared in his dramatic love life after confessing her love for him. After saving Chizuru and seemingly ruining things with Mami, will this new player change the game of love for Kazuya?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Rent-a-(really shy!)-girlfriend volume 2
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 6
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A SCRIMMAGE GETS SERIOUS At Chizuru's request, Kazuya agrees to go on a practice date with Sumi-chan, who's trying to make it as a rental girlfriend despite her crippling shyness. It's an opportunity for Sumi-chan to practice being social, building confidence and earning power--or it's supposed to be, until who should butt in but Mami-chan! And she has a bombshell to drop... A practice date quickly turns into an all-too-real battle! In today's Japan,...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 11
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Ruka crashed Kazuya's birthday party in the hopes of appealing to the Kinoshita family and proving that she was a superior girlfriend candidate to Mizuhara. Everything seemed to be going her way at first. Even Kazuya's grandmother was warming up to her. That all changes when Mizuhara arrives to steal the spotlight, however. Down but not out, Ruka is still determined to secure her place as Kazuya's one and only girlfriend! Can the boneheaded Kazuya...
Author
Series
Rent-a-(really shy!)-girlfriend volume 3
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Spurred by Mizuhara and determined to make her dream come true, Sumi takes on another date...only to discover that her client is a child! And it's not only her work life that's getting hectic. Trips to the nail salon, movie theater, and ramen shop might seem ordinary to most people, but for a girl with poor communication skills, they're veritable adventures!"--
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 10
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"After Kazuya lets slip to his grandmother that she missed Mizuhara's birthday, the matriarch of the Kinoshita family insists on celebrating. She turns Kazuya's upcoming birthday party into a joint one, and suddenly the unlucky guy is scrambling to convince Mizuhara to come. Unfortunately, Ruka also hears about the festivities and demands Kazuya take her. When Mizuhara runs late, Ruka takes the chance to unleash her ultimate win-over-Kazuya's-family-attack!"--Provided...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 15
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The crowdfunding deadline's almost here, and everyone's working as hard as possible to ensure things succeed. Wait, why does that mean Mizuhara has to go on a date with Umi, the handsome guy from her acting class?! Umi claims it's only a get-together as friends, and he promises to spread the word of Mizuhara's campaign on his popular Twitter account if she meets with him. Is that truly all he's after, though? Could this mean a new romantic rival...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 4
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for... ENTER PLAYER 3. Even after an intense hot springs trip with his rental girlfriend, things are complicated for the still hap-less and deeply confused Kazuya."--Provided...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 3
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for... IN HOT WATER Kazuya's maritime heroics have complicated his decision to completely cut ties with his rental girlfriend, Chizuru. Now the stage is set for a different kind...
Author
Series
Rent-a-(really shy!)-girlfriend volume 1
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Sumi Sakurasawa is shy. Even simple things, like ordering a donut or calling out to a stranger that they’ve dropped something, paralyze her with fear. Her plan to fix it? Become a (3z(Brent-a-girlfriend(3y (Band make some cash while she practices her people skills! But raising the stakes even higher might not be the foolproof solution she thought it was… And even worse, she needs five-star reviews to keep her new gig, and that means...
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 1
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend, " a "parent, " even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend, " who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are...