Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend 2

Rent-A-Girlfriend, or Kanojo, Okarishimasu, began as a serialization in Weekly Shonen Magazine in 2017, written and illustrated by Reiji Miyajima. The spin-off series Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend, also known as Kanojo, Hitomishirimasu, focuses on the character Sumi Sakurasawa, offering a quieter perspective on the rental girlfriend industry compared to the main series' primary narrative. Miyajima designed the spin-off to flesh out Sumi’s internal monologue and her efforts to overcome her paralyzing shyness, utilizing a softer, more intimate visual style to complement her gentle personality.

The second volume continues the exploration of Sumi’s daily struggles and her development as she takes on various rental dates. Upon release, the series was received as a charming character study, appealing to fans of the original work who desired more context for the supporting cast. Miyajima’s focus on the nuances of body language and silent expression was intended to differentiate this work from the more chaotic and high-stakes romantic entanglements found in the main manga, cementing its place as a supplementary piece of the broader franchise.