Rent-A-Girlfriend Vol. 15 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

In the final stretch of the crowdfunding campaign, Kazuya sacrifices everything to ensure their success. However, his confidence crumbles when Umi invites Chizuru to a theater date, praising her acting talent in a way that makes Kazuya feel hopelessly inadequate. As he watches from the sidelines, Kazuya is consumed by a mix of jealousy and the painful reality that he is just one of many supporters. While Chizuru views the date as purely professional, Kazuya’s inability to reconcile his romantic feelings with his role as a producer pushes him to the breaking point. The campaign eventually succeeds, surpassing all expectations, but the victory feels bittersweet. As the film project finally moves into production, the divide between Chizuru’s ambitions and Kazuya’s hidden affection grows deeper. They have achieved their shared dream, but in doing so, they have redefined the boundaries of their relationship, leaving Kazuya to grapple with the realization that he is merely a spectator to the life of the woman he loves.