Sumi Sakurasawa

Sumi accepted that Kazuya didn't love her, but above all, she understood and realized that Kazuya had: Lack of maturity and zero evolution Despite experiencing countless complex situations, his emotional maturity remains static or even regresses over the years. Pathological insecurity: He lives immersed in a constant fear of rejection, which prevents him from communicating directly and honestly. Obsessive mindset: He is unable to separate genuine affection from a morbid fixation, idealizing the women he becomes obsessed with.

Disregard for his dignity: He is capable of begging, publicly humiliating himself, and putting aside his own pride in order to retain a girl's attention. Irrational financial waste: He spends exorbitant sums of money (often given to him by his family) on rental dates to fulfill a fantasy. Intrusive thoughts and cuckoldry: His mind constantly recreates scenarios where the girls he likes are with other men, reacting pathetically and dramatically.

Disastrous management of their relationships Chronic Lies: He builds a massive web of deception involving his friends and his grandmother Nagomi, simply to avoid admitting his single status. Selfish treatment of Ruka: He maintains a half-hearted relationship with Ruka Sarashina, actively ignoring her genuine feelings while remaining obsessed with Chizuru. Inability to set boundaries: Prolongs misunderstandings unnecessarily out of pure cowardice.

Kazuya's main obstacle or failing towards Sumi isn't malice, but rather his unconditional obsession with Chizuru. This causes Sumi to suffer in silence, suppressing her own romantic feelings while supporting him from the sidelines, knowing he doesn't see her the same way. Unrequited love Exclusive focus: All of Kazuya's effort, money, and emotional attention are centered on Chizuru. For him, Sumi is a great friend and a very dear person, but not a real romantic option. Emotional rebound: Sometimes, Kazuya's actions can be perceived as seeking comfort or venting with Sumi only when things are going badly with Chizuru. Collateral damage (Silent pain) Sumi represses what she feels: Noticing how deeply in love Kazuya is with someone else, Sumi decides not to interfere and hides her affection so as not to cause him problems. Lack of reciprocity: Sumi goes out of her way to step out of her comfort zone, arranging dates for him and supporting him, but Kazuya is unable to notice or appreciate that sacrifice on a romantic level.

Key Accessories Her outfit is never complete without her signature accessories: Side braid: Her signature hairstyle features a small braid on the right side secured by a ribbon. Small bags: Simple shoulder bags or small leather backpacks in neutral tones.

She is a first-year student. Job: She works as a rental girlfriend for the same agency (known as Diamond) where Chizuru Mizuhara works.

Wedding Dress Rental (Date Uniform)

This is her most iconic and representative outfit, which she wears when working with customers:

White blouse: Long sleeves, high neck and classic style. Red skirt: A-line or pleated, usually with white details on the bottom edge. Neck ribbon: A thin, dark-colored bow or ribbon that adorns the neck of the blouse. High stockings: Long socks that reach above the knee, usually white or black.

Casual and Everyday Clothing When she's not working, she prefers comfortable clothes in the Japanese Aesthetic or Morikei style: Loose sweaters: She wears knitted cardigans and large sweatshirts in shades of pink, cream, and beige. Summer dresses: Lightweight designs with subtle floral prints and thin straps. Ruffled blouses: Garments with delicate lace on the sleeves or neckline that enhance their sweet appearance.

University Uniform Although he already attends university, he is seen wearing traditional school clothes: Sailor Style (Sailor Fuku): Sailor shirt with a blue or red collar and a matching bow tie. Standard JK Uniform: Blazer, formal shirt, and pleated plaid school skirt.

Sumi and Ruka share the same job: they're rental girlfriends. They don't compete with each other. They know each other and get along cordially. Both recognize that Chizuru Mizuhara is the true owner of Kazuya's heart.

Chizuru Ichinose is her real name. Chizuru Mizuhara is the alias she uses in her work as a rental girlfriend to protect her privacy.

Chizuru Ichinose Chizuru acts as Sumi's mentor and friend within the agency. Sumi deeply admires Chizuru for her professionalism and aspires to be as successful as her in the business. To help her gain experience as a rental girlfriend, Chizuru asks Kazuya to go out with Sumi.

Mami Nanami During their date at the rented apartment, Sumi and Kazuya were unknowingly being followed by Mami. To his surprise, Kazuya found Mami talking to Sumi while he was away. Although Kazuya was puzzled by the situation, he believed Sumi was interpreting Mami's actions as hostile and redoubling her affection as his girlfriend. Unfortunately, this only caused Kazuya more distress. She eventually left them alone to talk, but only after Kazuya gave her permission. Sumi's first encounter with Mami takes place at a café. Sumi observes from a distance how skillfully Mami manipulates men, getting them to do favors for her at their expense. Later, during her practice date with Kazuya, Mami approaches her while she's alone at the table. Mami's sudden introduction causes Sumi to panic. Sumi thinks she's seen her before, but can't quite place it. When Kazuya returns and introduces Mami, Sumi notices his nervousness and mistakenly interprets it as him being anxious to introduce her as his girlfriend. As a result, she snuggles into his arm. When she's met with silence, she panics again, thinking she isn't showing enough affection, and takes Kazuya's hand. Afterward, they ask for a moment to talk. In the restroom, Sumi worries that she misinterpreted the situation and considers quitting because she feels she's failed as a professional girlfriend. However, Kazuya's encouraging words at the end of their date give her the strength to continue.

Kazuya Kinoshita Initially, Kazuya became Sumi's client at the request of Chizuru, who asked him to train her. On their first date, as with all their previous ones, Sumi was very nervous and reserved. However, thanks to his kindness and patience, she gradually relaxed. Later, he protected her when three men verbally harassed her at a bowling alley. At the end of their first date, Sumi felt satisfied and, inspired by Kazuya's encouraging words, happily exclaimed that she would like to see him again soon.

Some time later, Sumi sees Kazuya attending one of Chizuru's plays and tries to say something to him, but ultimately remains silent. Kazuya ends up calling Sumi for a second date, this time to find out what Chizuru might want for her birthday. Sumi helps him as much as she can, and the two wander through an entire shopping mall. When Kazuya still can't find a gift for Chizuru, Sumi takes him to another nearby mall where Chizuru is performing in a play. Afterward, Sumi explains in her notebook that gifts are more about the emotion the giver is trying to convey than their material value. Before Kazuya leaves, Sumi asks him when his birthday is. Shortly after this date, Sumi gives him a fashionable wool hat.

After Chizuru's grandmother dies, Sumi asks Kazuya to stay and cheer him up. Unlike Kazuya's other rental girlfriends, Sumi doesn't see her time with him as a rental date, but rather as two friends hanging out. She seems to have feelings for him, but she keeps them to herself. She even confesses her love to Kazuya during a dolphin show, though he couldn't hear her. The truth is, Kazuya doesn't love Sumi because he loves Chizuru.

Sumi's favorite color is pink. Sumi's dog's name, Suzuri, means "inkstone" (すずり? ) Sumi is the only rental girlfriend who doesn't bother being with Kazuya, Sumi is a big fan of magical girl anime.

Sumi is an extremely shy and reserved person who almost never speaks, and when she does, it's in a low voice. This is evident from her first encounter with Kazuya Kinoshita and in the subsequent moments they spent together; they only communicated by nodding and using facial expressions.

Despite the communication barriers that hinder his social life, he demonstrates great determination, whether it's renting a girlfriend to change his appearance or summoning the courage to find solutions to his problems. He plans ahead to ensure everything goes smoothly.

As is to be expected from her introverted personality, she tends to overthink things. Much of her monologue revolves around talking to herself and considering all the possible scenarios that could occur if she were to make a decision. Her interactions with Kazuya lead her to open up and show him her more affectionate side.

Full name: Sumi Sakurasawa Date of birth: March 20 Gender: Female Age: 19 Height: 156 cm Eye color: Red Hair color: Pink Relatives: Younger brother Occupation: Works as a rental girlfriend (part-time) and is a university student Affiliation: Diamond University and Agency Relationship: Chizuru Ichinose (Friend/Coworker) Kazuya Kinoshita (Friend)

Appearance: Sumi is a petite woman with slender legs and a modest bust. She exudes a sweet and delicate appearance, with reddish-pink hair braided on the right and eyes of the same color. She usually dresses in a very feminine style, although her outfit is unpredictable, as she changes it depending on the occasion.