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Is Ryuuto a nice guy?
Oct 20, 2023 2:34 PM
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There have been many discussions about Runa, but this series has another main character: Ryuuto Kashima. What are your thoughts on Ryuuto? Do you like him? I think he is written in an average and generic way, but still he is not that bad. While he ain't relatable to me, I feel he has a good heart.
Oct 20, 2023 2:46 PM
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As much as average It seems, for me is kinda different from the stereotypical shy virgin MC, It seems like he does not doubt like others MC or do not know his feelings, just in the second episode of the anime he has a nice date with Runa and defends her from Maria confessing he is dating her, very nice protagonist and nice progress in such a short time if we compare with others
Oct 20, 2023 3:02 PM
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I don't care for Beta guys in general, but to watch them in anime? Can't lie it's a deal breaker but the girls they usually go for makes it worth.

A honest to heart guy who lucked out (or maybe not?) on a gyaru girl who's clearly outta of his league.
"You can't spell slaughter without laughter".
Oct 20, 2023 3:28 PM
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putting aside the surrealism of anime, if this dude doesn't classify as a "nice guy" then the world is surely doomed.

Or maybe not, because if this is how the not-nice guy is, then the nice guy must've been some real saint or something...

Edit: On the question of whether I like him as a character or not, then yes. At least better than a character that's being unrealistically made into a danger magnet who constantly needs her cool girl to save his ass all the time.
Oct 20, 2023 3:29 PM
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Generic, run of the mill protagonist. Nothig to love, nor hate.
If we compare him to Kazuya, he is actually a very good protagonist.
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Oct 20, 2023 3:37 PM
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At least he’s no Kazuya.
Oct 20, 2023 3:42 PM
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He's not just a nice guy, he is The Nice Guy™, meaning someone who's very purpose is to signal virtue to the world through all of his harmless actions. The difference between a genuinely good guy and such a nice guy, is that the good guy is no one's pushover, while the nice guy is perpetually in the harmless mode as a self-defense mechanism.
Oct 20, 2023 5:02 PM
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Pretty unusual from other generic MC out there (what I mean is he's not really seeking attention on every chicks near him), which made me think why he's been really detested lately.
Oct 20, 2023 5:05 PM
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The 5 people who said no: My Goals are beyond your imagination

The mc is pretty much Carrying the nice guy trope throughout the whole show and thats important because of the development he'll receive in the future so you should stick to watching the anime since it'll be a emotional joyride for you if you like the cast.
Oct 20, 2023 5:55 PM
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His honesty made him a step above the rest, If others of his type thrown into this situation, they would squirm profusely just by the fact.
Oct 20, 2023 5:57 PM

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I think he is pretty much okay, nothing bad or special. Honestly, he made his big step by standing up for Runa when the rumor of them going on a date together spread throughout the class.

Oct 20, 2023 6:27 PM
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He was a lot better in this most recent episode in fairness. Hopefully he continues to understand Runa more and doesn't let any trivial misunderstandings disrupt his relationship 🤞🏽
Oct 20, 2023 6:55 PM
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Yes. He's a nice guy. I'm starting to like him more with each episode. He's miles better than Kazuya. He's no Hachiman, though.
Oct 20, 2023 8:30 PM
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he is literally the protagonist of hajimete no gal, but maybe worse since he is at least more honest
Oct 20, 2023 8:47 PM

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he's definitely a nice guy.. even during the latest ep when ppls were spreading rumors abt the gf and the other girl was badmouthing her he stood up for his gf even though it was a secret relationship..
Oct 20, 2023 8:49 PM

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ClutchNorris said:
Yes. He's a nice guy. I'm starting to like him more with each episode. He's miles better than Kazuya. He's no Hachiman, though.

damn don't compare him with kazutrash.. kazuya is like the worst mc of anime history
Oct 20, 2023 8:49 PM
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he's shy af but a good person
Oct 20, 2023 8:50 PM
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Lucky02 said:
ClutchNorris said:
Yes. He's a nice guy. I'm starting to like him more with each episode. He's miles better than Kazuya. He's no Hachiman, though.

damn don't compare him with kazutrash.. kazuya is like the worst mc of anime history

and kanojo okarishimasu is one of the worst romcom of all time fr
Oct 20, 2023 10:54 PM
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I think this guy is cheating on gyaru-mc cause I am sure I have seen him romancing other girls in ar least 20 other animes
Oct 20, 2023 11:22 PM
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I don't know how to explain it. I want to say he's better than some of the other MC'S where the relationship goes nowhere in the anime. At the same time I think it's Runa or her friend that's pointing out his faults. At least he's attempting to get better? I guess that's a plus? I want to reserve judgement later after episode 4. He put himself in a situation he didn't want to be in at the end of episode 3 and wondered if he going to fully deny everything. If he does he is a bad MC
Oct 20, 2023 11:53 PM
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Funnyjuiceman said:
At least he’s no Kazuya.

😂😂 This is accurate
Oct 21, 2023 2:25 AM
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i I would say he's better than half of the generic rom-com animes at least
Oct 21, 2023 5:07 AM

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better than kazuya
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Oct 21, 2023 6:57 AM
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As far as he didn't become like Kazuya I am ok with it but sometimes I don't like how he behave that's all.
Oct 21, 2023 10:13 AM
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Piromysl said:
Generic, run of the mill protagonist. Nothig to love, nor hate.
If we compare him to Kazuya, he is actually a very good protagonist.

People need to stop talking so much trash about my boy Kazuya. He’s honestly not that bad and he’s a genuinely good person aside from the pervy/ntr aspects. He’s already saved Chizuru’s life and made a whole movie for her. He’s done so much, but she won’t recognize him as someone she could be with. It’s only natural that he would start feeling like he’s not good enough after all the stuff he’s been through trying to get with her. Sorry for ranting, just wanted to show some love for Rent a Girlfriend.
Oct 21, 2023 10:16 AM

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I think the male mc is pretty cute and nice just like Runa. He definitely seems to be more of an actual nerd, but it gives him some unique traits. Lots of respect for him criticizing his childhood friend for her gossip. He definitely got a pair.
Oct 21, 2023 10:17 AM

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MossyBoy52 said:
Piromysl said:
Generic, run of the mill protagonist. Nothig to love, nor hate.
If we compare him to Kazuya, he is actually a very good protagonist.

People need to stop talking so much trash about my boy Kazuya. He’s honestly not that bad and he’s a genuinely good person aside from the pervy/ntr aspects. He’s already saved Chizuru’s life and made a whole movie for her. He’s done so much, but she won’t recognize him as someone she could be with. It’s only natural that he would start feeling like he’s not good enough after all the stuff he’s been through trying to get with her. Sorry for ranting, just wanted to show some love for Rent a Girlfriend.

He is that bad.
Even his relationship with Chizuru did not developed and his only way of associating with her is by renting her, depsite it being three seasons. He did not "went through" anything, because he himself admitted, that his life wasn't particularly tough. As such he has no way to relate to Chizuru, so any reasonable person would interpret Kazuya's advances as nothing more than trying to get inside her panties. His constant internal monologues we are being subjected to tell us everything we need to know about him.
Author on the other hand might think that's how an actual affection and romance looks like, which is why it's considered as bad writing.
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Oct 23, 2023 3:22 AM
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I dropped Rental around ch 80.

Is Kazuya still renting Chizuru at this point in the manga? This is getting pathetic.
Oct 23, 2023 8:27 AM
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I hate shy MCs who always stammer, but this one is kinda good, at least he's honest
Oct 25, 2023 8:00 AM
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Of course he is nice guy. The only problem is he is so dumb and crazy simp.
Oct 25, 2023 8:55 AM
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He is a honorable and very nice guy, totally a dateable one....

Would be better if he had more self-confidence though ^.^



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Oct 26, 2023 8:02 AM

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Well, he seems nice and honest though, just kinda dumb. Overall an average-to-bad written anime guy.
Oct 30, 2023 8:47 AM
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They really make his character design worse and he is kinda dump gay
Oct 31, 2023 5:56 PM
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Runa's cum / overflow bucket according to etymology.
Nov 2, 2023 8:45 AM
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Honestly would’ve loved if the author did Ryuuto abit of Justice in terms of tapping in to the same trope (wimpy, yet kind). Atleast maybe he was smarter than he is now, and abit fashionable. (Wishful thinking) but also a social Juggernaut, still wimpy but knows how to speak his mind. But I guess plot disagrees
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I've seen worse and I've seen better MCs in romcoms, but I guess he's more at the lower end of the scale.
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dude has trash taste in girls
May 9, 5:14 PM
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I liked Ryuuto's arc during S1's initial 7 episodes. I mean, he got two genuine kisses from Runa in the space of those 7 episodes... which is far more than what Kazuya got in 3 seasons of Rent-a-Girlfriend from Chizuru.

Though, the later part of the series felt like Ryuuto's character somewhat took a step backwards when the drama with Maria and the pamphlet caused a divide between him with Runa.

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