Ruka Sarashina , tired of being sidelined, intercepts the two and forces Kazuya on a date. Seeking to establish herself as his "real" girlfriend, she takes a drastic step by blindfolding Kazuya and leading him to a love hotel. Inside, the atmosphere is tense:
In Season 2, Episode 9 of Rent-a-Girlfriend (titled "Kiss and Kiss"), the story focuses on the escalating tension between , Chizuru Mizuhara , and the ever-persistent Ruka Sarashina . The "Present" Dilemma Kanojo, Okarishimasu 2nd Season Episode 9
The story shifts to a New Year’s celebration where Kazuya is with his family and Chizuru . Ruka crashes the gathering, leading to a disastrous confrontation where Kazuya ’s grandmother discovers the "cheating" (though she doesn't know the full rental truth). In a desperate move to protect the status quo, Kazuya lies to his family, claiming Ruka is a "pathological liar" to dismiss her claims about being his real girlfriend. The episode ends with Ruka deeply hurt by the lie but still determined to prove she is the ideal partner for him. Ruka Sarashina , tired of being sidelined, intercepts
Kanojo, Okarishimasu - Episode 9 discussion : r/KanojoOkarishimasu The "Present" Dilemma The story shifts to a
: She tries to convince him that he can't keep lying to his family forever and suggests he introduce her as his actual girlfriend to end his reliance on Chizuru .
: Ruka demands Kazuya tell her everything about his arrangement with Chizuru .
The episode begins with Kazuya feeling special after receiving a phone case from Chizuru . However, his excitement quickly turns to typical insecurity when he finds online reviews from other clients who also received gifts, leading him to realize it's just standard agency policy. When he confronts Chizuru about it, she maintains her professional "rental" stance, asking if he’s fallen for her. When Kazuya denies it, she reaffirms that their relationship must remain strictly business.