Rent a Girlfriend: Hard Choices (Short Story) Part 1
Characters:
Kazuya Kinoshita
Chizuru Mizuhara
Mami Nanami
Ruka Sarashina
Sumi Sakurasawa
Nagomi Kinoshita
Yoshiaki Kibe
Shun Kuribayashi
Sayuri Ichinose
Whoops?:
Kazuya learned a very essential and important lesson that morning as he stared wide eyed and mystified at the vision of beauty before him. That lesson being remember stuff that is important to you and when confronted with something like this. Also try not to panic. Thus here he was staring at the goddess standing there in his bathroom wearing nothing more then a towel and that was only being held only partially in front of her. He knew he was in trouble and he knew that any second now the girl in front of him would explode into a tangent of anger and rage. Before that could happen, he quickly shielded his eyes and spun around. "WHAT? What are you doing in my Bathroom Chizuru?" He stammered out and still waited for her to verbally and probably physically punish him for seeing her basically buck naked. Without seeing he knew she was scowling at him and he began to wonder how much trouble he was in.
"My Shower is broken and won't be fixed until tomorrow. I did send you a text telling you that last night. Didn't you read it?" Chizuru said calmly and that really threw Kazuya off. He was not expecting her to be so calm as she used that towel to dry herself off. Giving him even more of a view when he took a quick glance. To that end he suddenly realized that she did not even react to him seeing her in nothing but a towel. She just looked at him while she toweled off.
"Uhm...No. My Phone ran out of juice last night and..." Kazuya picked up his now charged Phone and gasped. There it was a text from Chizuru telling him that her Shower was broken and she was going to come over to use his. "Oh Crap...Wait how did you get into my Apartment?" He asked and Chizuru gave a soft sigh.
"I used that spare key that you gave me. Uhm Kazuya are you...Are you okay? You are acting kind of strange." Chizuru asked and now Kazuya was completely perplexed and confused for about two seconds. wanting to mention how strange it was for her to casually be in his Apartment. Naked. But then it dawned on him. He had given her his Spare Key and she had done the same with hers due to neither wanted a repeat of when she had accidentally locked herself out. Though mainly because they were since last week a couple. A real one. She had confessed and kissed him last week and from that moment they became a real couple. She was his real Girlfriend and he was her real Boyfriend. Though she had not told anyone that her real name was Chizuru Ichonise. For she still did not want anyone to find out what she had to do to accomplish her dreams of becoming an Actress. Though she did know eventually she would have to divulge all to everyone. But she was not ready to do that yet. So to everyone else but Kazuya. She was still Chizuru Mizuhara.
"Yeah...I am fine...It is just that...When I saw you...Like that...I sort of forgot that we...That we are a couple now." Kazuya said feeling completely ashamed that he could forget something so important. Chizuru giggled.
"Oh so the sight of my Naked Body...Gave you amnesia. I must have a really killer body then?" Chizuru said and Kazuya swallowed heavily. Then when he felt her arms encircle around his chest and he could feel her press herself against him from behind. He paled immensely. He could actually feel her impressive bare chest against his back and it was making him feel lightheaded. Then she did something that almost made him faint. She blew in his right ear. "How could you forget...that I...That I love you Kazuya? That I had fallen in love with you and that we are finally together?" She asked him and now he felt like utter shit.
"I guess this is too new for me...I never thought that we would be together...So when I saw you in my Bathroom...I reverted back to before and was thinking that it was impossible." Kazuya said and he felt her tighten her grip upon him. She did not say anything but he suddenly realized that she was waiting for him to say something vastly important. "It is hard for me to fathom how someone that I love so much actually is in love with me."
"There it is. I was waiting for you to say that back to me. I know what you mean Kazuya...This us being together is all new to me too. So I guess this time I will forgive you for forgetting that I am your Girlfriend." Chizuru then kissed his cheek and released him. He was about to turn towards her, but she put a restraining hand on the left side of his face. "Whoa there...I still do not have any clothes on...An accidental peak is forgivable...But you seeing me on purpose...Not going to happen yet" She smiled coyly. "That has to wait until we...Until we both are ready to...When we both are ready to do...It." She blushed and then stepped back into the Bathroom and closed the door.
"IT!" That word made Kazuya once more feel lightheaded. "IT! That is quite a...Oh Boy that is something I need not to think about this early in the morning." Taking a deep cleansing breath. He headed for the Kitchen straight towards the Coffee Maker. "Coffee...I need Coffee." He muttered and as it brewed, he suddenly remembered what he had seen just a few moments ago. Chizuru's perfect and amazing almost naked body. The memory made him begin to almost hyperventilate. "Man...How can I deal with what I saw?" When the bathroom door opened, he spun around and there she was. She had a pair of blue shorts on and was wearing a white V-Neck T-Shirt and what caught his interest was the fact she was wearing a dark colored bra under that T-Shirt and he could easily see it. Chizuru smiled at him.
"Hey dial down the pervert a bit." Chizuru told him and Kazuya realized that he was staring. He paled and shook his head.
"Sorry. I did not mean to...stare." Kazuya said quickly and Chizuru giggled.
"No that is alright...I want you to only look at me. Though gawking is a little over the top." Chizuru said and then gestured towards the Coffee Maker. "Is that done yet? I could really use some right now." Shaking himself out of his daze, he picked up a Cup and then filled it with the Dark Stimulating Liquid then handed the Cup to her.
"I ran out of Cream...but Milk is in the Frig and...Sugar is right there." Kazuya said pointing to a small canaster that sat next to the Refrigerator. "Anything special you want for Breakfast?" He asked assuming that she was going to eat Breakfast with him. She smiled and shrugged.
"Anything would be alright." Chizuru poured in some Milk and then added two scoops of Sugar. Taking the cup over to the Small Table and she sat down. As she watched him cook. She could not help but like this. It felt natural to her and it also felt good. Having breakfast with her Boyfriend. "This is almost like we are...We are living together." She muttered barely audibly with a huge smile.
Unexpected Intruding Guest:
"No...It is my turn to make Dinner since you made breakfast." Chizuru announced as she stood in her Kitchen stirring an assortment of Vegetables that were frying in a pan. She then added some flavoring and chunks of Chicken. Off to one side, the Rice Cooker chimed that it was done. She was making one of her Grandmothers Specialties. Chicken and Vegetables over Rice. It did not take much to make it and it could be done in about twenty minutes. Kazuya had asked to help and she chased him out of the Kitchen. With the Claim that she did not need any help. Scooping out onto two plates some Rice, she then covered both with the Chicken and Vegetables. Finally she carried the two plates along with Chopsticks over to the Table where Kazuya was waiting.
"Hey this is...Really good." Kazuya said as he ate and Chizuru smiled as she ate as well. Once more she liked this and it felt nice to have dinner with her Boyfriend. Her real one and not some fake one. This felt more natural and she found that she wanted to do this more often. Like every meal. "I have that new Movie downloaded on my Laptop...After this you want to come over and watch it?" He asked her as he ate and she smiled.
"Is that the one that just came out...BLACK ADAM with Dwayne Johnson and Pierce Brosnan?" Chizuru asked back and he nodded. "Yeah that sounds great. Got Popcorn?"
"Yep...That and some Apple Cider." Kazuya said and Chizuru looked at him oddly. "Trust me...You will like it. Cider goes great with Popcorn and vice versa." Finishing eating, he helped her with the dishes and as he was drying a plate. She tossed some bubbly water from the sink onto him.
"Whoops...Sorry about that." Chizuru said giggling as some soapy water ran down his cheek. He smirked at her, then tossed some soapy water onto her. She immediately retaliated with some more soap. Reaching his hands into the bubbles he held them out towards her.
"Beware the Soap Monster." Kazuya announced with a huge smile as Chizuru backed away.
"No...No spare me." Chizuru said now laughing as she tried to retreat. Then lunged forward and hugged him as he smeared the soapy bubbles onto her back as he put his arms around her. Standing there, she leaned forward and kissed him and he kissed her back. Parting he smiled at her.
"I love you...Chizuru." Kazuya said and Chizuru leaned into another kiss.
"I love you too...Kazuya." Chizuru kissed him one more time and after a few moments she exhaled with a sigh. "As much fun this is...We better finish the dishes and then go watch that movie." She told him, fully planning on continuing this make out session during that time.
In his Apartment with the Laptop on the Table, Chizuru snuggled against Kazuya with her arms comfortably around him and her head nestled under his right arm. He had his hand drooped over her and with her left hand she held it with their fingers intertwined as they watched the Movie. "Careful...Don't fall asleep like you did a couple of nights ago." He warned her and she smiled.
"I could so easily." Chizuru admitted stifling a yawn. Not because the movie was boring, but because she was just so relaxed and comfortable. It still amazed her on how wonderful it was to have a loving boyfriend. A real one that she could do this with. As she was about to doze off, his Door Bell buzzed. She opened her eyes and looked at the Clock. "Who would come here this late?" She asked suspiciously looking up at Kazuya. He shook his head.
"No idea." Kazuya waited until she let him go and she sat up. Standing he went to the door and peered out and then gasped. "It is Mami." He said stepping back from the door. Chizuru scowled.
"What does she want?" Chizuru asked icily. He reluctantly opened the door.
"Uhm...Hello Mami? What are you doing here?" Kazuya asked with small beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Mami glared inside upon seeing Chizuru.
"I wanted to talk to you...I did not expect to see Chizuru here this late." Mami said sternly and Chizuru smirked.
"Why wouldn't I be here...I am his Girlfriend after all." Chizuru stated and Mami looked at her coldly. Then put on a fake smile.
"I would like to talk to Kazuya...Alone." Mami said and Chizuru shook her head.
"Not a chance. Like I said I am his Girlfriend and whatever you want to talk to Kazuya about...You are not going to unless I am here." Chizuru said and gave Kazuya a look that he knew he better not contradict her. Mami scowled for several moments and then smiled again.
"Fine...I guess it involves you." Mami stood there and Chizuru had an impulse to just ask her to leave. She had this sneaking suspicion that the only thing that Mami wanted to do is cause some problems for Kazuya. But she decided to let Mami say what was on her mind and then tell her to leave. So that she could deal with the aftermath as efficiently as possible.
"So with that settled...Go ahead and tell us what you wanted to talk to Kazuya about?" Chizuru said and then stood to join Kazuya. Taking his right hand in her left and intertwining his fingers into hers. Mami saw this and scowled even more.
"That! That is what I wanted to talk to him about! Along with how you two are acting! Ever since that fake confession last week...You two are now pretending too much like you are really a couple and I do not like it! It needs to stop!" Mami declared. Chizuru and Kazuya both looked at her oddly and then Chizuru began to laugh.
"Uhm...Mami that was not a fake confession and we are really together as a couple." Kazuya said and Mami scoffed.
"I doubt that! Come on Kazuya...This farce has to stop! It is vastly annoying and it is pissing me off!" Mami said and Chizuru stopped laughing.
"Why would it even concern you what Kazuya and I are doing? It is none of your business. Also that was not a fake confession...I am really in love with him and I am really his Girlfriend. If you do not like it...Too bad." Chizuru let go of his hand and walked over to the open door. "Now it is late and you are interrupting our...Date. So goodbye and do not come back here ever again. In fact stay away from him completely." She told Mami then proceeded to basically slam the door in the other Girl's face.
Standing outside Mami stared at the now closed door. She was tempted to ring the Door Bell again and then proceed to give Chizuru a piece of her mind for slamming the door literally in her face. It had almost hit her. But what really pissed her off was having Chizuru tell her to stay away from Kazuya completely. "I will have my revenge yet...Against both of you." She growled and then walked away in a huff.
Inside Chizuru was shaking with frustration. "What did you ever see in her Kazuya? She is a world class...AAARRRGGGH! I should have popped her one! BAMMM right in the kisser!" She illustrated it by throwing an air punch. Kazuya decided it was best not to just stand there and say nothing until she calmed down. Not wanting to draw her ere or become the focus of her anger. She noticed this and stepped up to him and he began to worry that she might take her frustration out on him. Instead he was not prepared for her to put her arms over his shoulders and then kiss him.
High School Date Two:
Dressing in their School Uniforms, the couple walked along down the street holding hands. Once again Kazuya had to admit that Chizuru looked incredible in her High School Uniform. So much so that he knew that she was drawing a lot of attention from any men they passed. That did not bother him anymore, though it barely bothered him when he rented her in the past. After all she was beautiful and extremely attractive. This time though she had decided to wear Glasses instead of her contacts. "So how do I look wearing Glasses...I know it is not my normal...Do I look alright?" She asked and Kazuya smiled.
"You look amazing. You look really great wearing glasses." Kazuya blurted out and Chizuru gave a soft chuckle. Then gave his hand a gentle squeeze.
"Glad you like it." Chizuru said and they continued onward towards their destination. Wanting to once again go to the THEME PARK and spend the day there. This time as a real couple. The last time it felt too scripted and even though it was fun. They wanted to this time just wing it. So as they entered the Park, she pointed at the Ferris Wheel. The same one that Kazuya had accidentally groped her. "We are so doing that later this evening." She told him with a small smile.
"So what do you want to do first?" Kazuya asked and Chizuru gestured towards the Arcade.
"First and foremost...I want to get some Photo Booth Pics and then maybe my Boyfriend can win me a Plussie." Chizuru said and they walked over to the Arcade. Spending the next five hours going on various rides that included the Haunted House where she pretended to be afraid and then clung to Kazuya for protection. They then made their way to the Ferris Wheel to find that a devastating long line waiting. "Guess we are not the only ones that wanted to ride it at night." She said in disappointment and instead of waiting they just left.
"How about we stop at the Park over there and watch the sun set?" Kazuya suggested and Chizuru smiled. She liked that idea. So once in the Park, using his jacket she sat on the ground and then had him use her lap as a Pillow. Then they waited for the sun to set. As they waited Chizuru remembered the last time she had him use her lap as a pillow. It was back when they made that Movie for her Grandmother to see her on the Big Screen. For about two weeks during that time, she barely saw Kazuya as he trudged away trying to find funding and complete all the other details that needed to be done. Then one day while she was returning from her Acting Class. She saw him coming out of his Apartment. He looked terrible. As if he had not slept in days. His hair was a shambled mess and he had dark circles under his eyes. She remembered she first ordered him to get some sleep. Later when she went over to check on him. She discovered that he had disobeyed her and continued working. That was when she basically forced her way past him into his Apartment and made him lay down with his head on her lap. Making sure that he did sleep. Which he did. He passed out within seconds as she lightly ran her fingers through his shambled hair.
"That was the moment I...That I knew that I loved you." Chizuru whispered barely audibly with a small smile. Kazuya turned his head and looked up at her.
"Did you say something?" Kazuya asked and Chizuru smiled down at him.
"Only that I love you so much." Chizuru told him and then gestured with her head towards the setting sun. "There it goes. You know what this was one of the best dates that I ever had and it is all because of you." He chuckled.
"Yes it was for me too. Oh and I love you too." Kazuya said and Chizuru leaned down and kissed him.
Sleepover:
Laying with her head on Kazuya's lap or rather on a small pillow that was on his lap in her Apartment. Chizuru watched the Movie that was playing on his Television. For a brief few moments she had felt envious of her Friend and Classmate Shiori Akita in her role of one of the main protagonists of the Movie. That was until after about half an hour and the Movie started to get really bad. "This could ruin her career aspirations." She thought as continued to watch the Movie get worse and worse as it progressed.
"Uhm...Chizuru could we...Maybe turn this off. Put in something...Less...Man this is really terrible." Kazuya said and Chizuru inhaled softly.
"No. Though right now I am really glad I did not get that part in this." Chizuru said back, thinking about how upset she had been when she had not been selected for the role that right now Shiori had gotten. "I will have to offer my condolences over this." She muttered and returned to watch the Movie get even worse. Which amazed her on how it could get any worst then it was now. She looked up at her boyfriend and noticed that he was having a hard time enduring this incredibly bad movie. "Later I will make this up to you for watching this with me." She told him and he smiled at her.
"That is okay Chizuru...I do not mind this at all...I get to be here with my Girlfriend and that makes it a great time." Kazuya said and Chizuru rolled her eyes.
"You know...That was really sappy." Chizuru smiled and sighed. "I like that though...and I also like just spending time with my Boyfriend like this." Looking back at the Television she pouted slightly. It was only about half over and there was at least another hour to go. Nearing the end of the dreadful Movie, she looked back up and noticed that Kazuya had dozed off. His head was down to the left of her Chair that he was leaned back against and was from what she could tell completely asleep. Not wanting to wake him she let the Movie finish and then stopped it and turned off the Television. Settling down herself and within a few moments dozed off as well. Near midnight she felt him awaken and groan with a bit of discomfort from the position he had fallen asleep in. Reaching up with his right hand he massaged his now stiff neck and then noticed that she had woke up as well.
"Maybe...Maybe I should go back to my Apartment." Kazuya suggested and Chizuru lightly shook her head.
"No...You might as well stay...But let's move over to...My bed." Chizuru said feeling a little nervous. "Not that I am saying...I don't think either of us is ready to...Not yet anyhow. It would be just more comfortable then us sleeping like this." She quickly added and Kazuya immediately understood. For he felt the same way. They had only been a real couple for almost two weeks and neither of them wanted to rush that part of their relationship. She slowly got up and then helped him up. Taking him over to her bed, they both laid down next to each other. At first she was content with them just sleeping next to each other. But after a short amount of time, she slid over and placed her head next to his on what was going to be his pillow. Face to face, they smiled at each other.
"I love you." They said simultaneously. "Jinx...You owe me a coke." Chizuru quickly said and after they both chuckled. They settled down and went back to sleep.
The War Route:
For Kazuya, the War Route was no better then the Harem Route. As much as he did not want to hurt Ruka's or Sumi's feelings. He just could not help but be completely devoted to Chizuru. He loved her and at most he only had strong feelings for Sumi and Ruka. Wanting to be no more then close friends with both. But once again as he worked his shift at the Karaoke Cafe. Ruka continually hit on him. In her mind she was deeply in love with him and nothing not even him being with Chizuru was going to stop her from taking him away from Chizuru. In a way Sumi was the same. Though she was more timid and shy about attempting to sway him. "You know any other Guy would love this whole situation." He muttered as he once again tried to dissuade Ruka's advances.
"How about this? We go out tonight and go to dinner and a movie." Ruka asked if it was some type of compromise.
"Sorry I can't. I am going out with Chizuru tonight." Kazuya said not even hinting towards there would be any chance of going with Ruka anywhere in the future. "Hey...This Weekend me, Chizuru, Sumi and the rest of the gang are going to the Spring Festival. How about you come along too?" He suggested and Ruka at first scowled and then smiled. "Kuri will be there as well." He added and she scowled again.
"Okay...As long as he does not try to hit on me again...I will come along." Ruka said. Kazuya and she both knew that Kuri even if he promised not to. He would spend the entire time trying to hit on her. He just could not help it.
"Just kick him in the shins again. I am sure after that he...No he won't give up even then." Kazuya admitted and then Ruka smirked mischievously.
"Then I will kick him in...Lets say a place that will make him stop hitting on me." Ruka then chuckled with that idea and Kazuya looked at her and shook his head.
"I wouldn't do that. He might...like it. He is sort of warped in the head." Kazuya told her instantly thinking that Ruka was also sort of warped. But he was not about to say that out loud. At that moment his Cellphone Chimed and after pulling it out of his pocket he saw that Chizuru had just texted him. She was on her way from her Acting Class so that they could walk home together. Ruka saw the message and scowled even more then she had prior. Once again thinking that she was losing pieces in the game to win over Kazuya.
When Chizuru had arrived, Kazuya was finishing up the shift by cleaning one of the previously used Rooms. That left Ruka and at the Front Desk as Chizuru waited over at one side for Kazuya to get done. That also left Ruka with a perfect opportunity to cause some mayhem. So she told one of the Men that was admiring Chizuru that Chizuru was in fact single. So without any more encouragement the Man went over to hit on Chizuru about the same time Kazuya came out to witness the Man hitting on his Girlfriend. Though to Ruka's dismay and even though the Man was in her opinion handsome. Chizuru shot the Man down without any hesitation. Then left with Kazuya without any reall incident. Completely demolishing Ruka's hope that Kazuya would be upset at seeing someone hitting on Chizuru. Or the hope that Chizuru would not so quickly shoot down the would be suitor. Instead perhaps talk to him for longer then a few seconds. It all blew up in Ruka's face when Chizuru told the Man that she was deeply in love with her Boyfriend and was not interested in anyone else.
A Part to Play:
Kibe knew what he was doing was extremely illegal. Every part of what he had done was illegal and if discovered not only would he be arrested. But he could be kicked out of College. The thing was he just could not stop himself from what he had done. Ever since Kazuya had somehow became involved with Chizuru Mizuhara. He wanted a Girlfriend. So to that end he first hacked the College Server to find out Chizuru Ichonise's Address. He was somewhat surprised to learn that her address was right next door to Kazuya's. But he figured it was just a coincidence and nothing more then that. The next illegal activity he did was he went to her Apartment Building and observed her comings and goings for a while. That was when he discovered that Kazuya was cheating on his Girlfriend with Chizuru Ichonise. That was the only conclusion he could come up with as he watched the two do things that could not be explained as just being neighborly. "What an idiot? He is with possibly the hottest Girl that I ever seen and here he is cheating on her with another girl. Though I can't blame him...Chizuru Ichonise is really cute. But what an idiot?" He muttered as he contemplated what he would do. If he should tell Chizuru Mizuhara that her Boyfriend is cheating on her. "Hey then maybe...She would go out with me?" He asked himself with a huge smile. Deciding that was what he would do.
Siting at a booth in the Diner, Kibe waited for Chizuru Mizuhara to arrive. He had sent her a Text asking to meet with her without telling Kazuya under the assumption that he wanted to plan a Party for Kazuya for passing his Midterms with the highest grade in his Class. Which was partially true. Since Kazuya had. So Kibe had not completely lied to get her to meet with him. He had it all planned out and what would occur. He would inform Chizuru reluctantly, then be there to console her and finally after that he would ask her out. He had confided this plan to Kuri and his friend kept telling him that he should not do it. For one he might loose Kazuya as a friend. The other was something Kuri would not go into details about. But Kibe believed that his plan was foolproof and he also figured that Kazuya was being a two timing jackass. So it was okay for him to come on to Chizuru without any regrets. Or so he thought.
After Kibe had told Chizuru about Kazuya cheating on her with Chizuru Ichonise. He was a little shocked that she did not react as he expected. Instead she just sat there staring at him. "Didn't you hear me? Kazuya is cheating on you with someone else." He repeated himself and then she did something that shocked him. She started to laugh.
"Yes I heard you. Kazuya is not cheating on me." Chizuru then looked over at Kibe. "Wait is that the reason you wanted to see me? To tell me that Kazuya was cheating on me." She asked and Kibe just did not understand what was happening. He had expected Chizuru to become upset and then after some time. He would ask her out to help her get over the fact Kazuya was cheating on her.
"Sorry about that...But I thought...Thought you should know. I saw him kissing Chizuru Ichonise and in my book that is cheating on you." Kibe said and Chizuru started to laugh again this time harder. She stopped and sighed. Deciding that it was time divulge the secret.
"I am about to tell you something that only a select few know. I want you to swear not to tell anyone what I am about to tell you." Chizuru demanded and Kibe swore. Reaching into her shirt pocket she pulled out her Glasses and put them on. He stared at her for several moments and then gasped loudly.
"WHOA! I cannot believe...Chizuru Ichonise? You are really Chizuru Ichonise?" Kibe asked in shock and Chizuru smiled.
"Yes. That is why I know Kazuya is not cheating on me with myself." Chizuru said and then shook her head. "We have let ourselves become to complacent. Got to make sure that we don't make such a mistake again. I still do not want anyone else to discover just who I really am...Not yet." She thought and then took back off her Glasses.
"Can I ask a favor Chizuru?" Kibe asked and Chizuru nodded. "Please don't tell Kazuya about this. He would not take it too well that I tried to...Well I bet you know what I tried and I am sorry I tried. It won't happen again I swear." With a deep exhale Chizuru agreed.
"Just make sure it doesn't. Now I think we should actually throw Kazuya a surprise party. He did get the top grade on midterms and that does merit a party." Chizuru told him and Kibe nodded. Then took out a piece of paper so they could actually plan a real party for Kazuya.
In route back to her Apartment, Chizuru got some extremely good news. A Major Role for a TV Series that she had Auditioned for gave a call back and she had gotten the part. So when she got home, she stopped at Kazuya's Apartment to tell him the good news. That night she stayed again overnight and this time she decided to seduce him into becoming more intimate. Right after their third Session, he blurted out a proposal and to her utter shock. She excepted without any hesitation.
The End and the Beginning?