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Nov 13, 2025 5:38 AM
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To be fair, Kannawa's reaction was kinda natural when she was talking to her mother. It just seems she wasn't prepared to answer about topics related to dating when it comes to relationships.

Still, an entertaining episode imo. Hopefully Kannawa can be more confident about topics like that in the future. Her mother seems like an understandable and cool person.
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Nov 13, 2025 6:07 AM
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Looks like the had a fun meeting with Asuza's mother who seemed to have caught on the where not dating.
Still it was funny that Asuza wasn't honest against her mother about that especially during the phone conversation.
It's also nice to see that her mother cares about her.
And the relationship might be turning romantic soon seeing how things are going.
Nov 13, 2025 6:36 AM
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Kannawa's mother is such cutie just like her and it was great to see Kamegawa able to make a good impression with her.
Nov 13, 2025 7:17 AM
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I wish Kamegawa misunderstand that senpai already has a boyfriend for longer, much longer before being correctly understand.
Nov 13, 2025 7:30 AM
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they referenced final fantasy vii rebirth
Nov 13, 2025 8:01 AM
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I'm suddenly in the mood for some oyakodon.

In which we check the boxes for "pretend to be her boyfriend" and "mother-daughter mirror match." Kannawa is once again killing it with her outfits. She does both the cute and the mature styles very well. The fact that she's grown comfortable enough around Kamegawa to use her accent is also worth noting. Mom is a nice addition. Hit me up with some more of those embarrassing childhood stories.
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Nov 13, 2025 9:15 AM
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We haven’t had a romcom like this in a while where the main couple is threatened by an arranged marriage because the parent is only thinking about themselves.
Nov 13, 2025 9:24 AM
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On today’s episode of Rent a boyfriend... One of my fave episodes yet. I knew Azusa’s mom was going to be fun and energetic and she brought so much chaotic energy to this episode while helping Azusa and Yu to get closer!

I love how Azusa’s mom comes off as a silly airhead, but she’s really concerned about her daughter and wants to make sure Azusa is ok. She’s actually extremely thoughtful and aware of what’s going on between Azusa and Yu and instead of being upset, she’s just happy Yu is there for her daughter. It’s similar to how Azusa comes off like an asshole, but is actually very considerate and kind. Mother and daughter have a facade that’s totally different from who they really are. Her mom also said that she got the stubbornness from her dad, but she gets everything else from mom including the appearance lol.

It’s so cute how comfortable Azusa must be with Yu to speak in her dialect now too! Seeing someone I care about open up to me like that would make me so happy

FF7 Rebirth mentioned!!
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Nov 13, 2025 9:54 AM
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Oh, the mother realized there was more between the two of them before they know it for themselves ;) But at least I think the whole thing brought them very much closer to each other. And I was glad the "misunderstanding" was cleared up quickly, no need for that kind of drama in this cute show :)
Nov 13, 2025 10:50 AM

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Kamegawa getting harassed by his parents, Azusa thinks that it's a blessing alright, more than his cutesy nickname. However, being in the same supermarket in a familiar neighbourhood for one, with couple feelings, it just amps the awkwardness. Azusa's words come biting to her when her mother calls for a dating partner, and couple that with her own dialect to confuse Kamegawa even more, it's just hilarious on his own perceptions. To make matters worse, Azusa's mother being right at her doorstep, and her claim of a boyfriend to have Kamegawa fill in that spot, that'll do.

But first, they need to develop quite the relationship story, that for two non-romantic people, is quite the challenge to act, unless they have hobbies to match, which they do. And the view of her mother Sakura, she doesn't really look like a mother, but more like an older sister. Without her around, the act drops and Azusa's mother really hones on her daughter's strengths to Kamegawa, which he does it with ease, even if he has to reference Azusa with his Senpai attitude.

So now Kamegawa knows of Azusa's Kyushu dialect, which is a sign of trust...which of course, he'll keep it a secret.
Very mature for the Kouhai to remain stoic and true.
Nov 13, 2025 11:27 AM

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I can't even focus on the show anymore Azusa is too sweet and pretty, even her mother acknowledges how pretty she is, its great she has someone amazing like Yuu to be with her. I really hope they hook up soon.

Nov 13, 2025 12:02 PM

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I wonder whether her mom will do something to try get them together for real.
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Nov 13, 2025 12:05 PM

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godzilla9637 said:
they referenced final fantasy vii rebirth

The magazine the manga is published in is owned by Square Enix, so they probably had to use one of their franchises lol.
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Nov 13, 2025 12:15 PM

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I friggin love Azusa's dialect. Where is she from? Oniboshi? Lol.

Kannawa calling Kamegawa "Yu-can" was so cute. I wonder if she'd call him that after she starts dating him? That'd be cute.

Azusa is so hypocritical. She's guilty of things she accuses Kamegawa of. Usually more than him.

Kamegawa's behavior around Kannawa has changed a lot. He seems a lot more relaxed and more prone to making mistakes in front of her. Just shows that their relationship is now in the next stage.

The main couple pretending to be a couple before they are a couple in front of their parents has to be one of my favorite romcom tropes loved it here.

Wait, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? That game isn't that old. I wonder what game was mentioned when the manga chapter came out. Anyway, it's cool that two finally shared their hobbies. It must be a miracle to not only find a coworker who plays games but also the same type of games as you AND they're of the opposite sex.

No freaking way Azusa's mom is that young. You could switch the two and I wouldn't be able to tell who's who without their voice. Has to be one of the most extreme cases of same face syndrome I've seen in a while. I only noticed that their eyebrows were of a different shade.

Can't fool mom. Moms are very perceptive. I love that she entrusted Azusa to Yu. Might as well be a blessing.

Again, I love that Azusa and Yu's relationship has progressed enough that they casually banter with each other. They're no longer just coworkers. Next step, dating? God, I hope so. Hopefully before the end of the season but I'm not counting on it. I love this show.
Nov 13, 2025 12:37 PM
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what a cool mom.
I can see where she got her looks from
Nov 13, 2025 1:18 PM

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See, Yu-chan? In 20-something years, Asuza's still gonna be that hot....... : ')
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Nov 13, 2025 3:49 PM
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I love this anime, really wholesome imo.
Nov 13, 2025 4:28 PM
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Damn, I was actually having a hard time telling them apart.
The interogation afterwards, though, that was so cute. She wanted to know just what her Mom & him talked about. It's a secret. LOL
Nov 13, 2025 5:06 PM

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Classic "pretend to be my boyfriend" episode, loved it. Kannawa's mom is so pretty

Imouto suki

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Nov 13, 2025 5:22 PM
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1) MOTHER
2) What a wholesome episode from start to finish. I love how they relationship is growing slow but steadily. Kamegawa is even becoming bolder on his way of talking to Azusa which is great.
Nov 13, 2025 6:36 PM

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They are cute again today! AAAAAAHHHHH!!!

btw, I dig the 2nd outfit Senpai wore in the office this EP.
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Nov 13, 2025 7:05 PM
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0:30 so cute 🀣 reminds me of that one scene in Uzaki-chan when she’s doing all those hand gestures to Senpai. Kannawa does have a cute dialect.

3:45 FREAKING KANNAWA 🀣🀣🀣 reading his texts

5:20 oh my I knew it πŸ˜…πŸ€­

9:20 She said she has a boyfriend 🫒

11:10 oh noooo 🀣

13:37 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth πŸ’€ usually they would change the name up a bit to avoid copyright, but he just said it straight up 🀣

Pretend boyfriend 🀭 we all know how this ends

14:35 bruh her mom looks exactly like her 🀣

Ahh! So that’s why! Earlier in the episode, that blue haired girl didn’t understand what Kamegawa meant by when he said Kannawa speaks in her dialect because Kannawa only speaks in her dialect around those she trusts. Put two and two together πŸ₯΄πŸ€­

These episodes are getting better and better πŸ€£πŸ‘ŒπŸ»
Nov 13, 2025 7:16 PM
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Asuza’s mom,πŸ‘Yu-Chan thought she Asuza’s sister then cousin. Good 🧬 pass to Asuza.
Nov 13, 2025 7:20 PM
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Some relationships can be born from a lie, so I hope it goes well for them lol
Nov 13, 2025 8:02 PM

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Is official, Kamegawa has Kannawa's mother blessing, now they can marry and have a happy life together, and I want to see it.
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Nov 13, 2025 8:17 PM
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It's just so Peak I can't
Nov 13, 2025 8:52 PM
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Anime-Otaku123 said:
Some relationships can be born from a lie, so I hope it goes well for them lol

Like in "365 days to the wedding",
I want to see how this couple's romance develops.
Nov 13, 2025 11:14 PM

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Azusa running her mouth to Kamegawa and then can't take back her words and is forced to buy veggies and having her fingers get cut wounds and forced to take her mom's call πŸ˜…πŸ€£πŸ€£β€οΈ

Azusa speaking in Kyuushu dialect was only when she's flustered and that's also only infront of Kamegawa ❀️❀️
Mio telling Kamegawa that she hasn't noticed her dialect proves that.

What a wonderful woman Azusa's mom was !
Aged like a fine wine. Her beautiful long neck.πŸ’–
She's so extroverted and a complete opposite of Azusa and as her mother said Azusa's character must be more like that of her father. Never thought that the woman from the ed would be Azusa's woman. I really believed that was Azusa as well.

Kamegawa did his best to play the role of boyfriend for Azusa and he really freaked out when he feared that Azusa had a boyfriend and felt relieved upon knowing that she doesn't have one lol

Kamegawa really let it slip out that Azusa is his senpai to Azusa's mother. But his admiration of Azusa and honesty must have caught the attention of her mom. She made him know that Azusa really trusts him so much to speak in her dialect and in a way told him to take care of her daughter.

Loving this development of the story so much. It's really beautiful out of all the office romances that I have watched so far.
Nov 13, 2025 11:16 PM

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I wish Kamegawa misunderstand that senpai already has a boyfriend for longer, much longer before being correctly understand.
@phantomfandom I'm glad it turned out this way. I don't want the poor guy to suffer lol
Nov 13, 2025 11:17 PM

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I'm suddenly in the mood for some oyakodon.

In which we check the boxes for "pretend to be her boyfriend" and "mother-daughter mirror match." Kannawa is once again killing it with her outfits. She does both the cute and the mature styles very well. The fact that she's grown comfortable enough around Kamegawa to use her accent is also worth noting. Mom is a nice addition. Hit me up with some more of those embarrassing childhood stories.
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Kannawa is once again killing it with her outfit


I can't get enough of her outfits every week.
Nov 13, 2025 11:17 PM

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Oh, the mother realized there was more between the two of them before they know it for themselves ;) But at least I think the whole thing brought them very much closer to each other. And I was glad the "misunderstanding" was cleared up quickly, no need for that kind of drama in this cute show :)
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And I was glad the "misunderstanding" was cleared up quickly, no need for that kind of drama in this cute show :)

Felt the same ❀️
Nov 13, 2025 11:19 PM

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I friggin love Azusa's dialect. Where is she from? Oniboshi? Lol.

Kannawa calling Kamegawa "Yu-can" was so cute. I wonder if she'd call him that after she starts dating him? That'd be cute.

Azusa is so hypocritical. She's guilty of things she accuses Kamegawa of. Usually more than him.

Kamegawa's behavior around Kannawa has changed a lot. He seems a lot more relaxed and more prone to making mistakes in front of her. Just shows that their relationship is now in the next stage.

The main couple pretending to be a couple before they are a couple in front of their parents has to be one of my favorite romcom tropes loved it here.

Wait, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? That game isn't that old. I wonder what game was mentioned when the manga chapter came out. Anyway, it's cool that two finally shared their hobbies. It must be a miracle to not only find a coworker who plays games but also the same type of games as you AND they're of the opposite sex.

No freaking way Azusa's mom is that young. You could switch the two and I wouldn't be able to tell who's who without their voice. Has to be one of the most extreme cases of same face syndrome I've seen in a while. I only noticed that their eyebrows were of a different shade.

Can't fool mom. Moms are very perceptive. I love that she entrusted Azusa to Yu. Might as well be a blessing.

Again, I love that Azusa and Yu's relationship has progressed enough that they casually banter with each other. They're no longer just coworkers. Next step, dating? God, I hope so. Hopefully before the end of the season but I'm not counting on it. I love this show.
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I wonder if she'd call him that after she starts dating him? That'd be cute.

She would get flustered too much and wouldn't do that then πŸ˜„πŸ˜„
Nov 14, 2025 12:38 AM
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A little boring, but entertaining!!
Nov 14, 2025 3:00 AM

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Kannawa can't stop getting adorable each episode and her mom stired their relationship more closer than before <3
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Nov 14, 2025 3:47 AM

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Loved the episode, solid 5/5. I think this is the sweetest episode so far. The way Yuu acted as Azusa's boyfriend in front of her mother, just so she wouldn’t try to set Azusa up with a random guy, was incredibly sweet. It was also heartwarming to hear Yuu speak so kindly about Azusa in front of her mother.

I also loved how Azusa treated Yuu to lunch afterwards to thank him for what he did. The sweetest part was that, even though Azusa’s mother figured out they were only pretending, neither Yuu nor her mother told Azusa, just so she wouldn’t feel bad. It was absolutely adorable.
Nov 14, 2025 9:58 AM

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Just give up you two, Ara-Ara mommies are too OP to be deceived.

Maybe, the best ep so far for me.
And thus, they lived happily ever after... .



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Nov 14, 2025 3:56 PM
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This is exactly the typical romcom plot: pretending to be a boyfriend to meet the mother.
But by the way, Azusa’s mom doesn’t look like a typical mom at all. She looks really young.
I think we’re still qualified to try dating Azusa’s mom
Nov 14, 2025 7:39 PM
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I love her, Mom!
I love her Mom!

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Nov 14, 2025 8:13 PM

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That senpai is really cute when using her own local language, and his mother is looking very young XD
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Nov 16, 2025 11:45 AM
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In the beginning of this anime she was rather annoying. The whole thing was kinda boring. Japan hasn't gotten these work anime right in a while already.
But now it's a lot better. I love when she uses the dialect. She makes me remember Lum.
Nov 16, 2025 7:21 PM
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The mother showing up abruptly like that isn’t cool. However, she’s definitely means well. Of course, mothers know all and saw through the farce. Nonetheless, a wholesome episode.
Nov 16, 2025 8:24 PM

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Starting to think that Azusa herself isn't that bad of a character. I just want to get her away from this show.
Nov 16, 2025 10:50 PM

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i got stunlocked so long by the ff rebirth name drop , was like wait you can't just do that?!

somehow her mom looks younger than her! ,should've known it was gonna be the fake boyfriend plan the moment she lied but it thankfully didn't last long and it helped the kouhai get his feelings across a bit more since progress has been so slow
Nov 17, 2025 10:00 AM
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OUr boi made mom happy
Nov 17, 2025 6:36 PM
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Anime-Otaku123 said:
Some relationships can be born from a lie, so I hope it goes well for them lol

Like in "365 days to the wedding",
I want to see how this couple's romance develops.
@Saul102719 Right there with ya lol
Nov 18, 2025 11:47 PM

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I fall in love instantly when I see Azusa's mom! Kamegawa made a huge step in this relationship between him and Azusa, he even learned his dialect to understand her, that's very cute!
Nov 20, 2025 7:33 AM

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okayy it's getting good , im all here for it. love the interactions
Nov 20, 2025 3:19 PM
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Moved Awkward Senpai up a notch because of this episode. They obviously are thinking the other is someone special to them. But, being proper Japanese people, neither of them is saying it out loud. And then Mom drops in, surveys the situation, and administers some much-needed straight talk. Hope she will be around for the next episode. Maybe she can get Azusa and Yu-chan on the Ferris wheel. Always a great place for intimate conversation.
Nov 24, 2025 6:25 AM

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I love Azusa's kyuushu's dialect, especially when she says "sogena" instead of "sonna" and also "ken" for "kara".
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