Started Working as a Rental Boyfriend, and My Stepsister Shows Up as a Customer…
Started Working as a Rental Boyfriend, and My Stepsister Shows Up as a Customer…
Japanese Manga in English
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00:00My fave is so cute today. It's epic!
00:05I'm Kent Ono, a second year college student, a low-key nerd, and an introvert.
00:11Just always adore my fave all day. That's the harmless life I lead.
00:16Ugh, why are you here?
00:18Naomi. The moment she laid eyes on me, my younger stepsister Naomi gave me the absolute nasty eyes.
00:27Her eyes glare on point today.
00:30Hey, can you like, get out of the living room?
00:34That's harsh. I'm gonna cry, you know. Big bro's gonna cry.
00:39Then what are you waiting for?
00:42Naomi's still ice cold towards me.
00:45Wonder when we'll get back to being tight like back in the day.
00:49I became step-siblings with Naomi when I was 5, thanks to our parents' remarriage.
00:55Starting today, you're Naomi's brother.
00:58Me? A brother?
01:00Yep. Your sister's fragile. As a brother, you gotta look out for her, okay?
01:06Got it! I will, dad!
01:09No matter what, I'll protect Naomi!
01:12Naomi, I'll always have your back!
01:15You'll protect me?
01:17Yeah! Cause I'm your brother!
01:21Promise?
01:23Yeah! Promise!
01:25She's probably forgotten all about that.
01:28Back in the day, she used to follow me around.
01:31My cute little stepsis grew up to be a sassy mean girl.
01:37Sad. Just really sad.
01:41But I guess it's a sensitive time. Stuff like this happens.
01:45That was life as I knew it, and I figured it'd never change.
01:50Then, one day, I stumbled upon some serious news.
01:57The Ultimate First Edition, Limited Edition of Love You Ron, Complete Blu-ray Set!
02:05What's with this detailed figurine?
02:09But it's so expensive! There's no way I can afford this with my part-time job.
02:16But I definitely want this!
02:20What to do?
02:22Oh!
02:24Charao! You've been shining lately!
02:26Got a new job?
02:28I'm doing this rental boyfriend thing.
02:31Rental boyfriend?
02:34What's that?
02:35You play the role of someone's boyfriend for a day.
02:39Huh.
02:40Raking in the cash?
02:42If you get lots of requests, you make some good cash.
02:46With your looks, even if you're a nerd,
02:49you'll do fine.
02:51You'll increase what you can spend on your crush!
02:54Sounds tempting, but I've never been in a relationship.
02:59Quit with the excuses, man!
03:01It's all about the experience.
03:03I'll hook you up with the app I'm using for work.
03:06Uh, I doubt I'll use it, but thanks.
03:11I was saying that, but...
03:13A rental boyfriend.
03:16Huh.
03:17If I get a request, it means I can afford that limited edition!
03:22Well, might as well give it a shot?
03:26Like, who would want to go on a date with a nerd?
03:31Alright, let's just try it out.
03:34Uh, what's that?
03:37Oh, Naomi!
03:38This is, uh...
03:40A rental boyfriend?
03:42For real?
03:44You?
03:46What?
03:47Like I can't?
03:48Nobody would even request you to be a rental boyfriend!
03:53Come on, cut me some slack.
03:56I know that better than anyone.
03:58If you know that, then why bother with the pointless stuff?
04:03I need some cash!
04:05All for that geeky stuff, right?
04:07She's seeing right through me.
04:10Well, do your best, I guess.
04:13Doubt anyone will come, though.
04:17Yeah, she's probably right.
04:20Probably no requests.
04:22I know this even without Naomi telling me.
04:25But I gotta do something within a month.
04:28I've gotta reserve it.
04:30Well, gotta do what I gotta do.
04:33Alright, bring it on!
04:37A few days later, things are kinda working out.
04:42I never thought I'd actually get messages after signing up.
04:46But seriously, this is managed way better than I thought.
04:50Once a reservation's made, they send me the date, time, and place.
04:55No direct communication makes it safe.
04:59I can decide whether to agree or not.
05:02Well, doesn't mean I'm not nervous.
05:05First of all, can a guy like me, with zero romance experience outside games, even pull off a boyfriend role?
05:14Uh-oh, getting nervous.
05:16Um, are you Kent?
05:20Bingo!
05:21Yeah, that's me.
05:23Nice to meet-
05:25What?
05:26Why are you here, Naomi?
05:28Cause I'm the one who requested you.
05:31Didn't you say nobody'd request me?
05:34If no one does, it's just sad.
05:36So I did it.
05:38No.
05:39No, why?
05:40Does Naomi hate me or what?
05:43But, this is my first time, so you gotta lead.
05:48Come on, let's go.
05:49Where are we heading?
05:51How did we get here?
05:52It's too sudden, my brain can't process it!
05:55Well, I guess family's better than strangers?
06:00Anyway, I've got a date plan in mind, so gotta do my best.
06:06A few hours later.
06:08Kent, this date was super boring.
06:13Aw, man.
06:14You can't entertain a girl with this, you know?
06:19Ugh, it feels like I want my time back.
06:23Ugh, I knew it!
06:26But, pointing out the obvious, my heart's HP is at zero.
06:32Ugh, I can't just let this slide.
06:35Fine.
06:36Till you can actually go on a proper date, I'll request you.
06:40Huh?
06:42Why though?
06:43Why are you doing this for me?
06:45Aren't you supposed to hate me or something?
06:48I have my own reasons.
06:50For now, let's keep this between us, okay?
06:56Got it.
06:57Ugh, teenage girls' feelings are kinda hard to get.
07:02On another day.
07:04Wow, quite a crowd today.
07:06You know what to do in these situations, right?
07:09What?
07:09Uh, huh?
07:12Do something?
07:15That's why romance rookies are a pain.
07:18Ugh, can't argue with that.
07:22Listen up.
07:24In times like these, you gotta hold hands first.
07:27Why?
07:28See?
07:29There are lots of people around.
07:31If we don't hold hands, we'll lose each other.
07:34Well, you could link arms.
07:38But that's too close.
07:39What's with the mumbling?
07:41Nothing!
07:42Come on, quick, hold my hand.
07:44Okay, okay, got it.
07:46Is that all?
07:48What?
07:49Of course not.
07:51You gotta properly escort me till the end.
07:54Okay, okay, got it.
07:57Come on, let's go!
07:59Penguin feeding time starting!
08:01Feels kinda nostalgic holding hands like this.
08:06Remember back then?
08:07We used to come to the park holding hands to play.
08:11Those were the days.
08:15Naomi!
08:16You okay?
08:18Um...
08:20What's with the blush?
08:22You're making me embarrassed too.
08:25I'm not blushing!
08:26There's no way I'd be embarrassed around my brother.
08:30Come on, let's go already.
08:33Several tens of minutes later.
08:35Ugh, can't shake off that earlier thing.
08:39My heart's still racing.
08:41Today's kinda nice, huh?
08:44Huh?
08:45What about?
08:46The date.
08:47It feels better than before.
08:51What?
08:52Zoning out?
08:54I mean, didn't expect any compliments.
08:58I've got no dating experience.
09:01I'm an introvert and a nerd.
09:04Don't really have anything to get praise for.
09:07Even if you're an introvert or a nerd, you're still amazing, you know?
09:11What?
09:13Kind, warm, caring.
09:17I know all that about you.
09:19The first date, well...
09:23It was awkward, but not too bad.
09:26Stop putting yourself down like that.
09:29You're fine.
09:31Have more confidence.
09:33Naomi...
09:34Oh, um...
09:36Thanks, really.
09:38If she says things like that, my heart races even more.
09:42Wait, no!
09:43Naomi's my sister!
09:45Even if she's a stepsister.
09:48Um, anyway, the date's not over yet.
09:51So let me escort you till the end.
09:54Yeah!
09:55Several tens of minutes later.
09:57All right, the date's done and dusted, but...
10:01When's the next rental?
10:02Huh?
10:04I wanna book the next one.
10:05What?
10:07You wanna rent me again?
10:09Why not?
10:10You don't want me to?
10:12It's not that, but...
10:13You said I was improving, so...
10:16Reviewing's important, right?
10:18I'm just helping out.
10:20So humbly accept my offer.
10:23Why is she renting me again?
10:25Can't understand a girl's feelings.
10:27And if it's for review, she doesn't need to rent me, right?
10:32But I bet she wouldn't meet me in private.
10:35Continuing to be rented for dates, despite the doubts, continued.
10:40But honestly, it didn't feel bad.
10:43Being able to chat like the old days was fun.
10:46But at the same time, maybe because of acting as a boyfriend...
10:51Too close.
10:52Way too close today.
10:54What's wrong, Kent?
10:56What?
10:57What do you mean?
10:58Seems like you're nervous or something.
11:01No way!
11:02Just the same as always.
11:06Hey, do you have a fever?
11:08Feeling unwell?
11:09If you're not feeling good, you don't have to push it, you know?
11:13I'm telling you, this closeness is bad!
11:16Seems like I'm starting to see my stepsister as a girl in a romantic way like this.
11:23Nah, nah!
11:25Can't do that.
11:26Gotta set some boundaries.
11:28But even though I know, can't stop these feelings.
11:34What am I doing?
11:36Seriously.
11:37One day, unable to sort out my feelings, I found myself struggling.
11:43Got time, Kent?
11:44Wanna study together?
11:46Why suddenly?
11:49So, is that a no?
11:52Not like it's a no, but...
11:54Lately, seems like we're getting closer even at home.
11:58What should I do?
11:59If she keeps this closeness up, I'll fall harder.
12:04Gotta set boundaries.
12:06But my head knows that.
12:08Uh, what to do?
12:11You're troubled for getting many requests?
12:13Uh, what?
12:15You weren't listening to me.
12:17Sorry, sorry.
12:19What's up?
12:20So, Kent, you rented by others too?
12:24Nope, not at all.
12:26I mean, I get bookings sometimes, but I don't wanna go with anyone but Naomi.
12:32Huh, is that so?
12:34Is that so?
12:36Hey, big bro, if you're rented, can you come anywhere, anytime?
12:43If the schedule aligns, but why?
12:47I want you to come somewhere.
12:49Somewhere to come to?
12:51That's...
12:52Wait, her university?
12:55Usually, we're in different unis, so somewhere else feels kinda fresh.
13:00But she told me to wait at the entrance.
13:03What is she up to?
13:05Babe, thanks for waiting.
13:08Huh? Babe?
13:10Naomi, why are you calling me that?
13:12Huh? Who are they?
13:15These are my friends.
13:16And um, this guy's my boyfriend.
13:19What?
13:20Naomi, you really got a boyfriend?
13:24I thought it was a lie.
13:26I'm not lying, see?
13:27This proves it.
13:29Sorry for doubting.
13:31I didn't think you'd have a boyfriend.
13:33Geez, it's true, a boyfriend!
13:36Oh, I see.
13:38So that's why Naomi rented me.
13:41So, it's time for our date.
13:43Let's go!
13:45Thanks for coming, Kent.
13:46It really helped.
13:48Wait, did you lie about having a boyfriend?
13:51Yeah, I finally showed my friends.
13:54Thanks.
13:55Then, guess renting's over.
13:58What?
13:59My job's done now.
14:01Make a proper boyfriend next time.
14:03Not a fake one.
14:05Well, my job's done, so I'm out.
14:08Kent!
14:11What's got me so down?
14:13Ever since that day, I've been keeping my distance from Naomi
14:17because I was getting awkward.
14:19Got to do that to sort out my feelings.
14:22But even after a few days, my heart's still in a twist.
14:27Man, I'm so conflicted.
14:31Need a distraction or something.
14:34Oh, snap!
14:35Isn't it the first edition reservation day soon?
14:38Ugh, but I'm still a bit short.
14:40Huh?
14:41A reservation?
14:43Oh, but it's not Naomi.
14:45Would usually turn it down, but might be a distraction.
14:51Need the cash too, so guess I'll take it.
14:55But even after taking it...
14:57Nah, can't focus on this date at all.
15:01Because I can't stop thinking about Naomi.
15:03I'm playing the disloyal card on someone who chose me.
15:08This isn't right at all.
15:11Um, sorry.
15:13Can't go on this date anymore.
15:16Here's your cash.
15:17Sorry for not being a proper boyfriend.
15:20You probably have someone you really want to be a true boyfriend to, huh?
15:24That's...
15:27Good luck.
15:28Those feelings are probably pretty important.
15:31Thank you!
15:33After a ton of apologizing and refunding, I made my way to Naomi.
15:38She said she was out when I called.
15:40I'm sure she's around here.
15:42Well, that was fun.
15:44Yeah, it sure was.
15:46That voice...
15:48Naomi!
15:49Thanks for hanging out with me.
15:51You're welcome.
15:54Wait, did Naomi get herself a boyfriend?
15:57I told her to get a boyfriend.
15:59Why am I so shocked?
16:01Even if I ask her out now, it won't mean anything.
16:06I'll probably just get rejected.
16:09But if I don't say it, my feelings won't mean a thing.
16:15If I get rejected, fine.
16:18Better to be honest.
16:20Sent Naomi a message to meet at the park once she was done with her business.
16:25A few hours later.
16:27Naomi?
16:28Sorry.
16:29Huh?
16:31What's with the sudden apology?
16:33I've been giving you the cold shoulder lately.
16:36It was a shock to be introduced as your fake boyfriend to your friends.
16:40Why was that a shock?
16:43I started liking you.
16:45What?
16:46No way.
16:48You... into me?
16:50I know you've got a boyfriend, but I really like you.
16:54I like you too.
16:56I really do like you, who's always been there to protect me and promise to stay by my side.
17:02Huh?
17:03But you have a boyfriend.
17:06I don't have a boyfriend.
17:08Then who are you with today?
17:11That was just a friend.
17:13And a girl.
17:15For real?
17:17See?
17:18Hot dude's wearing a skirt.
17:20I like you, so why would I hang out with a guy?
17:23So, you do really?
17:26You're the only one I like.
17:28Then what about all the cold vibes before?
17:32I was just too embarrassed to be straightforward.
17:35You kept getting cooler, Kent.
17:38I couldn't be honest.
17:40I thought you hated me.
17:42That's why I rented you.
17:44I just wanted a glimpse of that dream.
17:49I'm sorry.
17:50Then let's make that dream a reality.
17:55I like you, Naomi.
17:56Be my girlfriend?
17:58Yeah.
17:59Oh, by the way, did you reserve that figurine?
18:04Nah, couldn't use the money that you paid me.
18:07Then how about...
18:10Later on, we spilled the beans to our parents about our relationship first.
18:15They blessed us, happy that we're happy.
18:18As for the wages from that job as a rented boyfriend...
18:22Ta-da!
18:24Cute! Super cute!
18:26My fave's wearing my fave's outfit!
18:31Hey, is it the cuteness about the character or me?
18:35Obviously!
18:36You're the cutest one, Naomi.
18:39Good boy.
18:42Hi! It's me, Mel!
18:45Thanks for watching my channel!
18:47I'm super happy if you watch the next and other videos, too!