Rent a Girlfriend: Second Chance (Short Story) Part 3

Characters:

Kazuya Kinoshita

Chizuru Mizuhara

Mami Nanami

Ruka Sarashina

Sumi Sakurasawa

Nagomi Kinoshita

Yoshiaki Kibe

Shun Kuribayashi

Sayuri Ichinose

Harumi and Kazuo Kinoshita

Mimi Yaemori

Umi Nakano

Fallouts:

After going through several dozen Photos and Profiles, Mami found someone that really closely resembled Chizuru. Though the name on the profile was Mizuhara and not Ichonise. But she was completely sure that the two of them was the same person. "There is no way someone can look that close to be exactly like someone else." She muttered as she made the Picture larger on her Cellphone and studied it closely. A small smug smiled crested her mouth as she gave a loud chuckle of delight. "She is a Rental Girlfriend. Kazuya has been lying to us all. She is not his real Girlfriend but a Rental Girlfriend that he has been parading around. What a complete pathetic loser." She laughed again and began to plan her next step. She so wanted to make Kazuya suffer. To demean him in front of everyone. "No can't do that. Then everyone will know what type of person I am." Laying back she believed the best approach would be to divulge everything to Chizuru. Make her admit it and then end the fake relationship with Kazuya. "That will work." She muttered as she put in for a Rental Date so she could confront Chizuru in her role as Chizuru Mizuhara. Rental Girlfriend.

Returning home, Kazuya was met with the awaiting Chizuru. She smiled at him as he walked towards her. "You did really great. Sumi called and told me how much she enjoyed your date with her. Also, what is this thing of saving her from some punks?" She asked with a little bit of concern.

"Oh that. That was nothing. They were not violent or anything. Just a little too aggressive in their attempts to hit on Sumi." Kazuya told her as he opened his door and let her go in first.

"Still, the way she talked. Should I be concerned that maybe you were impressive on that Practice Date." Chizuru did not mean to, but she really highlighted in her tone about it being a Practice Date. Kazuya smiled coyly at her.

"Do I detect a little jealousy?" Kazuya asked and Chizuru scowled at him.

"Not at all. It is just...Sumi is extremely impressionable, and I really do not want her to suddenly start having a crush on you. So, I may have to divulge our secret to her, so that does not happen." Chizuru said and still Kazuya could hear a hint of jealousy in her tone. He found it really cute. Just as Chizuru was about to suggest they go next door so she could start Dinner. Her Cellphone indicated she had a Rental Date in three days.

"Got a booking?" Kazuya asked and Chizuru nodded.

"Yes. It seems he this will be his first Rental Girlfriend Date." Chizuru actually felt a little uneasy when it came to someone new. Sometimes they did not read the Rules and at times she had to remind them that she was not the person's real girlfriend. So, there would be no kissing or anything else sorted. But those were usually a rare occurrence. One out of perhaps twenty. "The Date is set for Saturday morning at ten AM and for two hours. But I already have a Rehearsal set for that day. So, I got to decline it." She told him. "What will you be up to then?"

"I am scheduled to work that morning and by the time you finish I won't be done until about 2 PM. We can do something afterwards. If you want." Kazuya replied and Chizuru smiled.

"I still wonder why you got that job anyhow. Your Family gave you enough for you not to have to work for quite a while." Chizuru asked and Kazuya shrugged.

"There is something I need to save up for and having that job makes sure I do not dip into that money they gave me, too much. " Kazuya said not about to tell her what he was going to use the money for. He also kept it secret what he was working on. Making sure not to do any of it in front of her. Wanting to make it a surprise. Though he remembered before, he only started working on in a ditch effort to get it done before Grandma Sayuri passed away. The Movie that Chizuru would be in. The Crowdfunding Movie that would allow Grandma Sayuri to see her Granddaughter on the big screen. This time he planned to do it a lot sooner.

"Well, whatever it is...Don't overwork yourself or make me worry." Chizuru said and Kazuya shook his head.

"I could say the same to you. When is the last time you slept more than four or five hours at night?" Kazuya asked accusingly and she could not come up with the answer. It had been at least two weeks. Ever since she got the part in a Play, she had spent hours at night studying the Script. Memorizing every line and even making clip notes on the pages.

"With that famous Director coming to the Play. I need to make sure I do the best I possibly can." Chizuru said and again Kazuya shook his head.

"Even so, you need to get some much-needed rest. If you don't then I might have to punish you." Kazuya said with a wry smile and Chizuru smiled back.

"Oh really. You are going to punish me, are you? Just what type of punishment are you thinking about?" Chizuru asked playfully and Kazuya moved closer. Putting his arms around her as she did the same around him. Staring up at him, he leaned down and kissed her. Parting he smirked.

"Remember that trip we were talking about going on. The one to Dosanko. The same trip there that we plan on not letting anyone know about. I will make sure my Grans and your Grandmother know all about it. What do you think they will do if they found out about that trip?" Kazuya asked and Chizuru frowned. Both knowing what would happen. The two meddling grandmothers would show up and ruin any chance of them being completely alone for the three days and two nights. Any plans of them having a romantic weekend would be gone. Neither would be able to go anywhere without the Grandma's wanting to go along and pester them about their relationship. Or want explicit details on what they were doing.

"That is not fair. You know how much I am looking forward to that trip. Just us...No one else." Chizuru let out a long sighing breath. "Okay...I promise I will get some rest this Friday night. I will go to bed early and not get up until 8 AM." She smiled at him and leaned upwards for another kiss. Not really liking that he had blackmailed her in getting his own way. But a promise is a promise and she never wanted to break one with him ever. Just as things were progressing nicely, Kazuya's Cellphone chimed indicating he was getting a call. Looking at it, he noticed it was Kibe. With the mood broken, Chizuru reluctantly let go of Kazuya so he could talk to his friend. "This is why I want to go to Dosanko." She whispered in frustration. She knew Kazuya wanted for the same reason. Since they became a couple and became engaged. They have not had the time to do much more than hug or kiss and they both wanted to do more than that. It was not just time that seemed to stop them. Just like a moment ago when they both were progressing, someone seemed to interrupt them. From Friends to Family. Especially the Grandmothers. That was the reason they wanted to go to Dosanko without anyone finding out.

"This is a really bad time. This better be important." Kazuya said over the Cellphone and then listened to Kibe. "HE'S DOING WHAT?" He said loudly and this caught Chizuru's attention. He moved the phone from his ear. "Kibe just told me Kuri is about to go confess to Ruka." He told her muting the phone so Kibe could not hear.

"Ruka is a Rental Girlfriend. From what I could tell during that double date...She does not have any type of real feelings for him. It is going to be a disaster." Chizuru said sullenly and Kazuya had to agree. He unmuted the Phone.

"You got to stop him. Trust me...Kuri can't do that. He mustn't do that." Kazuya said and then let out a long-exhaled sigh. Hanging up he frowned over at Chizuru. "Kibe said he tried. But Kuri is convinced that since I go myself such a wonderful Girlfriend slash Fiancé. He really wants one too. He believes if he is confident than Ruka won't turn him down." He told her and Chizuru shook her head. They both knew exactly what was going to happen and they both felt sorry for Kuri.

School Day Blues:

Walking together towards the Campus, they held hands with their fingers intertwined. Once they got within sight of the Campus, they would let go and go towards where their respective friends would be waiting. For Kazuya it was Kibe and Kuri and for Chizuru it was Shinbo and Kawanaka. Though today, they noticed that all their friends were together and were trying to console Kuri. From what she could tell, Kuri looked so downtrodden that he almost seemed zombie like. Ruka had not just turned him down, she had basically broken his heart and his overall will to even function. "I went through that remember. When Mami dumped me. Don't worry he will recover in time." Kazuya whispered to her, so Kuri would not overhear him, and she wondered if that was true or not. Most of her Clients that had gone through the same thing, being turned down or dumped. Also had the same depressed and sullen expression for quite a while.

"Yeah, but you seemed to bounce back a lot quicker." Chizuru whispered back and Kazuya smiled over at her.

"That is because I fell madly in love with you at first sight." Kazuya whispered and Chizuru tried not to smile. Instead, she lightly elbowed him in the side.

"Sappy. But I like that." Chizuru whispered to him as Kibe began to tell Kuri that there are more fish in the sea. Kuri did not respond, instead he started to walk away and all of them decided to let him go. Believing that he needed time to recover from his heartbreak. It was time for all of them to go their respective classes, anyhow. "See you later." She said to Kazuya as she and Shinbo started to walk away in the opposite direction heading for their class. While Kazuya went towards his own.

Walking into the building, Kazuya tried to think of a way to cheer Kuri up and nothing really came to him. Unlike the other timeline, he was not about to suggest to Chizuru that she go on a Rental Date with him in her Mizuhara persona. Mainly because he did not believe that this time it would work. Along with he and Chizuru wanted to keep it a secret from their friends as long as possible. Nearing the large open area within the Building, two of his fellow Classmates flagged him down. "Hey Kazuya...There is a girl here looking for you. A real cutie. She is over there waiting for you." One said and gestured with his right hand over to the one side. There, standing and waiting was Ruka Sarashina. He let out a long sigh and walked over to her.

"I need to talk to you. Privately." Ruka stated firmly and Kazuya frowned slightly. He had intended in this timeline to keep his distance away from Ruka. Not that he feared that there might be a reoccurrence of her falling for him this time. Since they barely talked and had not met since the Double Date.

"There is an empty Classroom over there." Kazuya said leading the way towards the Classroom and after she entered, he shut the door. She immediately spun towards him and glared at him.

"You know I am a Rental Girlfriend! Also since Chizuru is a Rental Girlfriend, you should know the rules about...Why would you encourage Kuri to confess to me?" Ruka asked angrily and Kazuya looked at her in confusion.

"I did not encourage him. In fact, I tried to get Kibe to convince him not to confess to you. Telling him that it was a bad idea." Kazuya said calmly and Ruka continued to glare at him.

"Do you realize how embarrassing it was and how bad I felt for having to...Turn him down." Ruka said somewhat sadly. "I did not want to break his heart like I did. But...His score was not even above 20. You won't know what that means...Still his score is way too low and that means I have no real romantic interest in him." He knew exactly what she was talking about. He had learned in the other timeline that she had a medical condition that kept her heartrate low. But certain things made it increase and it had increased a lot with her belief that she was in love with him. The problem was that she was not exactly subtle when it came to wanting to be with him. She had originally in that timeline, blackmailed him to date her and then became overly obsessed with him to the point he had to just come out and refuse her advances. Which included blocking her number on his Cellphone and avoiding her as much as possible. He decided to pretend not to understand.

"I think I know why he did it. Why he confessed. When I got dumped by Mami, I within a short time began to date Chizuru. Then after some time, we got closer and closer. Up to the point that we went on a lot of dates together. More than she went on Rental Dates." Kazuya said and took a breath. "I am guessing at some point he became envious and because you were nice to him. Along with you are really cute. He believed he had fallen in love with you and believed you felt the same." Ruka shook her head.

"It was all an act. Sure, he is a nice enough guy...But like I said he is not the one I am looking for. I wish there was something I could do to help him get over being rejected. But if I let him rent me again. I will just be encouraging him again." Ruka said and Kazuya slowly nodded.

"I know and understand. Don't worry about Kuri...He will bounce back. In time." Kazuya said and Ruka let out a sigh of relief. She then smiled at him.

"Too bad you and Chizuru are so close. I would not mind seeing what type of score you would get if we ever went on a date." Ruka said and Kazuya inwardly panicked.

"Uhm...Sorry but we are close, and we are actually a couple now." Kazuya quickly said and Ruka chuckled.

"That is a shame. Oh well, Thanks for hearing me out and I do hope Kuri gets over me really quickly. Like I said he is a nice guy. But just not my type." Ruka said and they both were about to leave, when the door opened to reveal Kuri. Who glared at both of them.

"What is going on? Why are you together? What are you doing with her?" Kuri asked in confusion, betrayal and sadness with a hint of anger. He glared first at Kazuya and then over at Ruka. To Kazuya this was almost the same as the other timeline. Almost but not quite.

"Kuri listen. Nothing is going on. She just wanted to talk to me about...Your Confession." Kazuya looked over at Ruka and she let out a sigh.

"I blamed him for you confessing to me. I thought maybe he encouraged you. I was wrong. But Kuribayashi you have to know I have no real romantic interest in you, and you know why." Ruka hoped she did not have to divulge what Kuri believed was a secret. That she was a Renal Girlfriend and Kuri had Rented her. He no longer glared at them, but Kazuya could see the desperation and heartache in his friend's expression. Instead of saying anything, Kuri sullenly walked out of the room.

"Don't worry he will get over it eventually." Kazuya said and watched as Ruka left the room. He could tell she felt sorry for Kuri, but she still had no intention of letting Kuri rent her again and had no real interest in him other than him being an ex-client. Kazuya made sure later he told Chizuru every detail. Not wanting her to have any misunderstandings about his private meeting in the Empty Classroom with Ruka. Of course, she heard about him meeting up with a Cute Dark-Haired Girl and went to an Empty Classroom together. But nothing else until he told her.

The Trip and the First Time:

It was the third weekend of the Month, and it was time for the trip to Dosanko. They had not told anyone and that meant anyone about the trip. Fearing that somehow, their friends or family would decide to go there as well. In fact, they even decided to sneak out and go on the trip. Leaving on Friday afternoon, they took one train and after several different stops and three different trains. Got on the one that would take them to Dosanko. "Do you think we are being a little to paranoid about someone finding out?" Kazuya asked as they sat down and tried to almost hide in the seats they were sitting on. Then they both, set their Cellphones so that any calls would go right to voicemail.

"I just do not want to take any chances. This is our weekend and I do not want anything or anyone to disturb us." Chizuru said subtly glancing around to make sure that there was not someone they knew. In the outskirts of Dosanko, about three or so hours later. They both put on heavy coats and visibly relaxed. Taking a Taxi to their Hotel, they both huddled together. To both of them it was freezing even in the back of a heated Taxi.

The Hotel was a modest one and since it was the off season. It was not that busy. So, they were able to get a really nice room for about half the usual rate. Chizuru went to the window and looked out. There was a little snow on the ground. "Can't believe it is Fall and there is that much snow out there." She said as she subconsciously shivered. Having no intention of actually leaving the Hotel for an extended amount of time. Sure, they had decided to attend the Fall Festival and perhaps do some moderate sight-seeing. But beyond that they would remain in the warm hotel. It fell in line with the reason they had come on this trip. They wanted to spend some romantic and intimate time together without having anything or anyone interrupt them.

"That is Dosanko for you. I read that in the Winter it is almost Artic conditions, and the temperature can get as low as zero degrees or lower." Kazuya told her as he joined her at the window. He put his arms around her from behind and she leaned back against him.

"We won't ever come here during that time." Chizuru closed her eyes and fully enjoyed him holding her. Yes, they did this a lot at home. But it seemed like every time they had moments like this something or someone would interrupt them. Or they could not do it long because of their schedules and commitments. Here though they had nothing to distract them from being together. Kazuya chuckled. "What is so funny?" She asked.

"By now our grandmas probably have discovered that we have gone off somewhere for the weekend." Kazuya said thinking about for the past two weekends, one or both of their grandmothers had come by their apartments and spend almost the entire day with them. Or they would have to go visit them. Ruining any chances of them being intimate or just spending some nice quiet time together. Chizuru chuckled too.

"We did put a note on the door of both your and my apartment. But we made sure we did not tell them where we are going." Chizuru reached down to see that both Grandmothers, plus Shinbo and Kawanaka had called her numerous times and had left numerous messages. She bet Kazuya's also had the same number of calls and messages. From the Grandma's and his friends.

That evening, even though they both were tired from the long trip. They made their way down to the Dining Room to have dinner. Kazuya was feeling a little nervous and anxious as he thought about the fact that tonight they would be sleeping in the same Futon. Though before that, they would be doing something other than sleeping. It would be both, their first time. He looked over to see that Chizuru also seemed to be anxious and nervous. Sure, they had done a lot of groping and caressing. But this would be their first-time having sex. But before that, Kazuya told her about the Crowdfunding Movie he was working on so that her Grandmother could see her on the Big Screen. When he told and showed her every detail. She was so happy, she lounged at him aggressively and from the ferocity of what came next could be considered forcefully raping him. Several times that night.

Late in the morning, or rather early afternoon. They both awoke and after another round, they decided to take a bath together and then make their way to the Spring Festival. It was not so much as a Festival, but more of a local event that the residents happened to do this time of year. In route, they both noticed that the others around them were dressed moderately. While they were wearing heavy coats, gloves and hats. "We look like the only ones dressed heavily." Chizuru said softly and Kazuya shrugged.

"They might be used this cold weather. To them I bet above freezing must feel like a fifty-degree day." Kazuya commented as they entered the park where the Event slash Festival was being held. Immediately heading to one of the food stalls.

On Sunday, with the trip over with. They boarded the Train for the long ride back home. Sitting together, they held hands as they relaxed. "Should we turn our Cellphones back on?" Kazuya asked Chizuru as she pillowed her head on his right arm, comfortably. She let out a sigh.

"I guess." Taking her Cellphone out of her pocket and she turned it back on. Then proceeded to check all the text messages. "Fourteen from your Grandmother, eight from mine and over a dozen from Shinbo and Kawanaka. How about you?"

"About the same. Though I got a few from my Mom and Dad too. Bet Grans had them call." Kazuya said putting his phone back into his pocket. Not bothering to hear the left Messages or reading the Text Messages. While Chizuru checked them all. All of them were basically the same thing. Wanting to know where they have gone off to and why she had not told them about the trip.

"Kazuya...What would you think if...We moved in together?" Chizuru asked and looked somewhat up at him. He nodded vigorously. "Good...Let's do that then. Let's move in together." She went back to comfortably resting on his forearm and at the same time gave his right hand a gentle squeeze.

All in all, Kazuya felt like he was being completely dishonest with Chizuru. That he was lying to her. Not about his feelings for her. But the fact that he had all the memories from the other timeline. It had been barely half a year and now he was engaged to Chizuru. Where in the other timeline, this was about the time he was still renting Chizuru and they had a fake relationship. One that they were only in because of his Grandmother and hers. This timeline was completely different and he had a hard time understanding why. Then it dawned on him as he looked over at the half dozing Chizuru. "Maybe she did have feelings for me in that other Timeline." He whispered as he thought about it. He remembered small incidents where Chizuru became irritated at him to the point of jealousy. Such as when Mami had come to his Apartment when Chizuru had locked herself out of her own. They had hidden and after Mami departed. Chizuru demanded to know why Mami had come to his Apartment. There were other times when Chizuru acted the same and he never really pieced it together that a Rental Girlfriend would never act that way towards a Client. "Not that it matters, I like this one more than that one." He muttered and Chizuru opened her eyes and looked at him.

"What was that? Did you say something?" Chizuru asked sleepily and Kazuya smiled at her.

"I only said...I love you." Kazuya said and Chizuru blushed slightly and smiled back at him.

"Good...Because I love you too." Chizuru replied and reclosed her eyes and returned to lightly dozing. Hours later they reached the Train Station a block or so from their Apartments and they both looked forward to the future.

Sitting on a trashcan across the street, a Brown Cat smiled broadly. "I will probably get in trouble with the other Spirits...But who cares. I really wanted Chizuru to have a happy life. The other time, she just let her stubbornness get the better of her. I am glad that my idea of sending that one's memories back in time. He seems to be really in love with her. Though I don't exactly understand that feeling. But it really does seem he is and now she is in love with him." The Cat sighed loudly. "Still, I wonder what type of trouble I am going to be in when I go back to the Spirit World. Last time I did something like this...I got turned into a male Cat when I wanted to visit the Mortal Realm. They probably will make me remain as a male Cat for another century or two. Ah well, it is worth it. I owed her for all the food and tummy rubs she gives me at Grandma Sayuri's house." With that the Cat jumped down and lumbered off. Slowly transforming into glistening gold and silver tinted girl with a flowing white transparent skirt. Her ears elongated into long points and her cats tail formed into glittering gossamer wings. The male cat things moved upwards and formed into small perky breasts. Then she faded away. What she really was looking forward to was, when Chizuru and Kazuya had children. Then she could watch over and observe them as well. After all, if a Spirit did not have something or someone to watch over and observe, it got boring.

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