Rent a Girlfriend: Trouble In Paradise...Sort of. (Short Story) Part 3
Characters:
Kazuya Kinoshita
Chizuru Mizuhara
Mami Nanami
Ruka Sarashina
Sumi Sakurasawa
Nagomi Kinoshita
Yoshiaki Kibe
Shun Kuribayashi
Sayuri Ichinose
The Second Double Date:
"YEEEOOOOWWWW! STOP THAT!" Kuri squealed loudly in pain, as the electric current from the Dog Training Collar coursed from his left ankle up his leg. "At least turn it down." He pleaded while Kazuya and Chizuru chuckled.
"Can't do that...When I did. It did not stop you from saying something extremely stupid." Kazuya held the remote for the Collar in his right hand and had turned it all the way to maximum. "Now this will be your only real chance with Ruka...So I am going to make sure you do not blow it." Earlier that morning, he and Chizuru confessed to Kuri that they both knew that Ruka was a Rental Girlfriend. At first Kuri was tempted to run off completely embarrassed and humiliated.. But right after that, Kazuya related that Ruka was going to go out with him for real. A real date. The only stimulation was that he could not act like a complete perverted obnoxious idiot. It was Kazuya that came up with the idea of the Remote Controlled Electric Dog Training Collar as a means of curbing Kuri from screwing up his one chance.
"Well you could wait at least until I am actually out with Ruka to zap me." Kuri said in protest and again the two others laughed.
"No. Can't do that either. We need to zap you anytime you say or do something stupid. It is the only way you will learn." Kazuya told his friend and Kuri frowned.
"Think of it this way Kuri...Ruka is giving you a real chance to go out with her. If everything goes right...It could lead to another date and eventually...She might become your Real Girlfriend. That was what happened with us. But for that to happen you have to stop...It is not attractive to act like you were the other day. in fact...Most girls hate it when a guy acts that way." Chizuru told him and Kuri nodded with understanding.
"Okay...Alright Kazuya...If I screw up...Zap me good." Kuri declared not wanting to blow his chance to have Ruka as his Girlfriend. If it meant getting electrocuted then he was willing to be zapped as much as it would take for that to happen. "Actually if it means I can eventually have Ruka as my Girlfriend...Then use a Cattle Prod on me." Both Chizuru and Kazuya laughed at his suggestion. Until they realized that he was actually serious.
All through the Double Date, Kazuya and Chizuru played the part of intermediaries. Making sure that Kuri behaved himself along with attempting to impress Ruka enough to perhaps seek a relationship with him. But after about an hour, Kazuya and Chizuru were getting tired of the whole situation. Mainly due to that they could not really enjoy their time together with the other two. Spending the whole time ensuring that Kuri's and Ruka's Date did not end in disaster. Then finally Kazuya had enough. "You know what...This is one of the only days I can go out with Chizuru without worrying about going to Work or her having Acting Class or Going to Work herself. I am not about to spend it doing this." He said and Chizuru smiled at him. He knew she was thinking the same thing.
"Come on Kazuya...Chizuru...I need you here so that I do not...You know...Mess up." Kuri said pleading with them to remain. Chizuru had the answer.
"That is an easy fix...Kazuya give Ruka the Remote." Chizuru said and Kazuya handed Ruka the Remote to the Electric Dog Collar. "All you have to do Ruka is if Kuri starts to do something you do not like...Then just push the button and punish him." She told the other Girl with a small smile. "Now we are so out of here...Have a good rest of your Date. Come on Kazuya...You are so spending the rest of the day with me." Taking her Boyfriend's right hand in her left, she led him away from Ruka and Kuri. Leaving them to figure out the rest themselves.
The Morning After and Helping out a Friend:
Really not able to even doze off into a restful slumber, Chizuru tightened her hold onto the warm body that she was lying partially on top of. She looked at her Boyfriend and smiled. He smiled back at her. "You know we both need to get some sleep at some point." Kazuya said and looked again over at her Alarm Clock. Showing that it was 5:17 in the Morning. She looked as well.
"At this point I doubt either of us is going to get up when my Alarm goes off...Even if we do fall asleep. I think we should just forget going to Class today and just stay right here in bed." Chizuru suggested reaching over and turned off her Alarm which had been preset for 8 AM. She returned her arm back to rest now across Kazuya's bare chest. Last night after they had come back from the double date with Ruka and Kuri. She had made the decision that it was time they moved their relationship to the next level. When she told him that right after she had dragged him into her Apartment. He had told her that he also believed it was ready to move their relationship to the next level. So he had spent the night and they used all six of the Condoms that she had in her Nightstand. Now both of them were exhausted, but neither seemed able to actually fall asleep. Too enthused to doze off. "So let's just lie here and...I really like this...It feels so...so wonderful."
"I have to agree with that. It does feel wonderful. Okay...Let's just stay right here in bed." Kazuya said and after about another hour they both dozed off to sleep.
While Kazuya was in her bathroom taking a Shower. Chizuru made breakfast. Though several times, she glanced at the Bathroom door. Extremely tempted to just go in and join him. But if she did that, then she doubted that they would have breakfast and she that both of them were hungry. So she resisted the urge. As she put the Sliced bread in the Toaster, her Cellphone chimed indicating she had a TEXT. Picking it up she saw that it was from Sumi Sakurasawa and that her friend wanted some advice. So she agreed to meet her later at the TEA HUTT.
Sitting across from Sumi at a Table. Chizuru waited patiently and knew it might be a few minutes before the shy girl actually said something. Though she could tell easily that whatever it could be. It was something important that Sumi wanted to discuss. She also knew that Sumi was having trouble with being a Rental Girlfriend. She had already told Sumi that there had to be Clients out there that would love her just the way she is. But still the other Girl was having a difficult time and some of the Clients were complaining or leaving subpar Reviews. "Sorry that I...Asked to talk to you...But I am still having problems with...I cannot bring myself to...It is so hard for me to...During a Date with a Client...I just cannot...Can you help me?" Sumi whispered timidly and Chizuru exhaled with a deep sigh. Not really knowing what she could do to help her friend.
"Tell me something Sumi...When you went on a real date...Were you this shy?" Chizuru asked hoping that perhaps she could have Sumi maybe consider using a real experience as a means to get over her shyness. Not that she actually used that method, because Kazuya was the first Guy she ever went on a Real date with. Sumi looked at her and blushed a bright shade of red.
"I...I never...Went on a...Real Date before." Sumi replied softly and Chizuru gave a soft chuckle. Which caused Sumi to blush even more.
"That is alright...In truth neither have I until I met Kazuya." Chizuru told her and Sumi smiled. Sumi was the only Rental that she had confided in about her relationship with Kazuya. How he was her Boyfriend. Her real one. "Maybe that would help you...If you went on a real date with someone." She suggested and Sumi looked down at the table that sat between them.
"I do not know anyone...That I could...Do that with. Do you know anyone?" Sumi aasked and Chizuru began to think of who she knew that could go on a real date with Sumi. Someone that would be patient enough and most importantly not try anything sorted. One name came to mind instantly. Someone that she was leery about even considering. But she could not think of anyone else.
"I can think of one...My Boyfriend." Chizuru bit her bottom lip and leaned onto the table. "I think I can convince him to take you out on a real date. Though I am not really keen on the idea of...You need to promise me that you will not...WILL NOT...Try to...He is mine and I love him dearly. I do not want to lose him to anyone." Chizuru said feeling somewhat worried that perhaps Sumi would try to steal him away from her.
"I wouldn't do that to you." Sumi stated firmly. "But maybe it will help me if...I...Go on a Real Date with someone. Will he...Will he do it?" She asked and Chizuru thought for a second and slowly nodded.
"I believe he would...If I can convince him that this is not a means for me to test him." Chizuru said and then they continued to talk about it for another hour. Which encompassed Chizuru laying down a whole slew of ground rules. Returning back home, she went right to Kazuya's Apartment to ask him about taking Sumi out on a date. He responded exactly as She predicted.
"This is a Trap." Kazuya stated and Chizuru shook her head.
"No it isn't. Her name is Sumi...Sumi Sakurasawa...and...and she has never gone on a real date before and I suggested that you take her out on one." Chizuru told him and he nervously fidgeted.
"Oh yeah...It is definitely a trap." Kazuya stated again thinking about his favorite scene in the Original STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI. When Admiral Ackbar said it best. IT IS A TRAP!.
"NO...IT ISN'T." Chizuru said again and Kazuya still was not convinced. He looked at her sullenly.
"Why are you testing me? I would never cheat on you...I love you so much and...and that is not going to change...Ever." Kazuya asked her and Chizuru smiled. Putting her arms around him and pulled closer, she lightly kissed him.
"I love you too so much and I am not testing you Kazuya...I swear I am not. Sumi has never gone on a Real Date before with anyone. All you would be doing is basically what I do on my Book Rental Dates...You take her out on a Date...Spend some time with her and let her experience what a real date feels like and that is it." Chizuru said immediately thinking about how it was actually getting more difficult for her to accept any Booked Dates with any of her Clients. Namely due to that each time she did go, it felt like she was cheating on Kazuya. So she had to really utilize her acting skills when she did go. He exhaled with a deep sigh and slowly nodded.
"Okay...But I still...I am not comfortable with the fact that I...I will feel like I am cheating on you the whole time." Kazuya stated and Chizuru smiled again at him. Really liking that he was so devoted to just her. She kissed him again and then placed her head sideways onto his chest.
"Thank you Kazuya." Chizuru said and just stood there for several moments just holding him. "Can you...Can you spend the night tonight?" She asked him hoping that he could. He had just returned from his Part Time Job at the Karaoke Cafe and she knew if he had any homework that needed to get done. Then he would not be able to spend the night with her. He smiled at her.
"I can...I was able to get my Homework done during my breaks at Work. Thankfully it was just an outline description of Business Economics pages 122 thru 161. Took me less then twenty minutes to write it and provide references." Kazuya told her and Chizuru pressed herself more firmly against him. Relieved that he was able to remain.
Relaxing in her Small Tub, Chizuru leaned back against Kazuya and sighed happily. They had moved into the Bathroom a good hour ago after spending about two hours on her Bed and now were simply relaxing and recuperating from doing it once while taking a shower together and once in the tub itself. "I do not think we should ever do it in the tub again. I think I hurt something." Kazuya said to her and Chizuru giggled.
"Yeah...Not unless we do it in a bigger tub." Chizuru said back, though she felt extremely content right now and just wanted to remain right there with his arms around her. The water in the tub had cooled, so she knew it was just a matter of time that they would have to get out. She turned her head and saw his expression. "Is there something wrong?" She asked him and he paled slightly.
"Uhm...No not really." Kazuya quickly replied and she saw the tale tell sign in his eyes that there was something on his mind.
"Alright...What is wrong? I know you are...I can tell there is something on your mind and it has to be important...Because you look like you are...You look guilty as hell." Chizuru stated and was more then willing to press the issue until he told her. He fidgeted some and started to sweat. Which instantly told her whatever it was, he deemed it extremely important. "Okay. Spill it!" She ordered him and he took a deep breath and swallowed heavily.
"I...I love you and I cannot imagine my life without you." Kazuya said and Chizuru smiled.
"I feel the same way. I love you and I cannot even want to imagine my without you too." Chizuru said still finding it odd that he seemed so anxious and nervous. He swallowed again heavily.
"Will...Will you...Marry me?" Kazuya whispered and blurted out those last two words. Then felt like he was going to faint. She turned her head towards him almost twisting her neck too far.
"WHAT? What did you say?" Chizuru asked in utter shock. She had clearly heard him, but she wanted clarification that he had actually asked her that. He took another cleansing breath and paled some more.
"Will you...Marry me? I mean not right now...But I really want to...when we can...I want to...I want to marry you." Kazuya asked again and Chizuru felt tears begin to form in her eyes. She smiled broadly and gave a soft almost inaudible squeal as she spun around in his arms and kissed him roughly. Parting she smiled again at him. "So...Is that a yes?" He asked her nervously and hoped that it did mean yes. Otherwise he would probably not regain the courage or gumption to ask again for a long time.
"Oh yeah...That is definitely a YES." Chizuru said and after a few moments slipped out of his arms and stood up. "Come on...I really need for you to...We are going back to bed and...Do not expect to get much sleep tonight." She took his right hand in hers and almost dragged him back to her Bed.
The Date:
Standing on the Balcony, Chizuru gave a small wave to Kazuya as he waved back at her from about twenty meters away as he left. She had used her left hand to wave and now as she looked at her left hand. She could not help but admire the Diamond Ring that was now on her Ring Finger. He had given it to her about two hours after they had arisen the next morning after he had proposed. He had told her that the Ring was his Grandmother's and the Elder Woman had given it to him about three months ago wanting him to give it to her. But at the time, the older woman wanted him to give her the Ring on Christmas. He had told her he intended to. But had lost his nerve. "Adorable coward...Though I do not know if I would have said yes then." She whispered still admiring the Ring on her finger. Not ever wanting to take it off. She exhaled with a deep sigh. "I am going to have to for awhile." That was something they both talked about. Since it would cause problems with her Job and her being in that Play. They both agreed it would be wise to keep it a secret. Only telling their families and a few friends. But at some point she would not care if everyone knows she is engaged to Kazuya.
Several times in route to where he was supposed to rendezvous with Sumi. Kazuya was tempted to just call off the whole thing. But Chizuru had assured him repeatedly that this was not a test and Sumi really needed his help. That did not help with the guilt he felt or the fact he still believed that she was testing him. So by the time he arrived, he was essentially a basket case. At first when he looked around and did not see Sumi. He felt relieved and wondered if she in fact had decided to stand him up. He felt he would not mind that at all. Then to his dismay, she slowly inched herself from where she had been concealing herself behind a Column. "Rats...I was really hoping I would not have to do this." He muttered inaudibly and then smiled. "Hi there...I am Kazuya...Are you Sumi?" He asked her and Sumi blushed a deep shade or red. Then nodded. "Ichonise said she was shy...But this...I got a feeling this is going to be a long day." He thought as he then led Sumi towards a local outside Coffee Cafe. As he walked with her trailing behind, he had to admit to himself that Sumi was adorably cute. On par with Chizuru. In his musing he did not see that someone that had just come out of a Hair Salon and that someone smiled wickedly at what she just saw.
"Kazuya is cheating on Chizuru. Isn't that interesting. This could provide me a way to get back at Kazuya and...and Chizuru for humiliating me." Mami Nagami whispered as she subtly followed him and the pink haired girl that he was clearly cheating on Chizuru with. Two hours later after she had confronted Kazuya and the girl who she was introduced to as Sumi Sakurasawa. Who she learned was a Rental Girlfriend. Then to her delight she learned that Chizuru was also a Rental Girlfriend. Sitting on her bed in her room Mami thought it over. "So he and Chizuru are not really a couple. He has been renting her and they have been making everyone think that they are some happy loving couple. That explains everything." She said as she considered how she could use this. Then an idea came to her. She would rent Chizuru under an alias and then gleefully enjoy what would come afterwards. "Ah...Getting my Revenge will feel so wonderful." She then laughed and set up a Booked Date request with Chizuru under an assumed name.
Stopping outside the Karaoke Cafe, Chizuru kissed Kazuya one more time. "Are you going to come by after your...Booked Rental date?" Kazuya asked her and Chizuru nodded.
"Yes...It is only a two hour Booking...So after I do some shopping...I should be all done by the time you are done working. Then we can go out ourselves." Chizuru told him and reluctantly let go of his right hand. Then after he went inside, she went to meet someone that had not Rented her Before. His name was Mia and he requested that she meet him in about twenty minutes. Generally she did not like to go out with any new Clients. But she had declined the last three requested Bookings that had come. Not really wanting to go out with anyone anymore other then Kazuya and that was because she was in a real relationship with him. Nearing where she would meet, she slipped the Engagement Diamond Ring off her finger and put it on the Necklace she wore around her neck. She hated taking off that Ring. But to keep up appearances, it was necessary that none of her Clients knew the truth. That she was engaged and that she had a Real Boyfriend who was now her fiancé. "It won't matter in about another Month...Because I am going to quit regardless. Even if I do not get any more Acting Jobs...Maybe I could work at the Cafe with Kazuya." She muttered as she waited and then to her dread she discovered who had really rented her and it was not Mia. "What do you want Mami?" Not hiding the hostility in her tone at all and was all set to just leave. The other girl smirked.
"First things first...I want you and Kazuya to end this farce. You know how he has been Renting you for the entire year and making everyone think you two are an actual real couple." Mami declared and then laughed. "To think I was beginning to believe that you were really with that pathetic loser." Chizuru stepped closer and glared down at the shorter girl menacingly.
"Don't you ever call my Kazuya a Pathetic Loser again!" Chizuru growled angrily and Mami took an involuntary step back. Startled at the intensity in Chizuru's eyes. She then laughed again.
"Oh get over it. He is one. After all he has been living a lie...You are nothing but a Rental Girlfriend and the two of you have been pretending to be together." Mami said and was even more taken back when Chizuru started to laugh. But it was not a normal laugh there was a sinister tone to it. Reaching up to her necklace she pulled it out of her blouse and showed it to Mami.
"Does this look like we have a fake relationship? Yes I work as a Rental Girlfriend...But Kazuya is my REAL Boyfriend and I love him. We are engaged for real and we are going to get married." Chizuru told her Mami stared in shock at the Diamond Ring hanging on the gold necklace.
"Wait...Are you telling the truth...But...But...Why him? How is it that someone that looks like you...Would want him?" Mami stuttered out and Chizuru laughed again this time with a bit of amusement in the tone.
"Why not him? Let me tell you something...You blew it. Kazuya is the most wonderful Man I have ever met and I do love him and he loves me. You could have been with him...But you like I said blew it. Now I am leaving...I got better things to do then deal with you." With that Chizuru started to walk away. Which spurned Mami to move in front of her.
"Oh yeah...Well if he is so wonderful...Then why is he cheating on you?" Mami smiled and pulled out her Cellphone and on the screen was a picture of Kazuya with Sumi. Again Chizuru laughed and shook her head.
"Sumi is a friend of mine and Kazuya went on a date with her because I asked him to." Chizuru moved to walk by Mami, no longer interested in even talking to the other Girl at all. She paused for a second and turned her head towards Mami. "Listen...This is the last time I will let it go...if you ever try to hurt my Kazuya again...Then...Well i have to believe you are smart enough to know that I will make you suffer. Now leave him and me alone." With that she left and Mami stood there for several minutes, no longer smiling and utterly annoyed that her plan had not worked.
That evening, Chizuru in her frustration pulled out of one of her Nightstands a certain Legal Document and thrust it at him. "Get your Seal. Fill this out and then Sign it!" She ordered Kazuya. He stared at the form and gasped.
"Hey this is a...I thought we were going to wait until after we graduate...and...Weren't we going to...I do not know about your Grandmother. But mine will be pissed that we do not have a Wedding Ceremony." Kazuya stammered as he looked up at Chizuru who was smiling.
"We can always have one later. Right now...I do not want to wait." Chizuru said and Kazuya smiled. Went back to his Apartment and after a moment came back and while he was gone. She filled out her part on the Form and stamped it with her own Seal. He then filled out his section and stamped it as well. "By the way Kazuya...We are going to move in together as soon as possible. Now come on we need to take this to the Local Registration Office and then...and then...I want the entire weekend to...be with my Husband." She gestured over at her bed and he fully understood what she meant.
The End? Or the Begiinning.