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Rental Boyfriend - Bang Chan

Here in this part of Japan, Akihabara;
You could rent a boyfriend for a day.
You could go to theme parks, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the riverside or visit malls to enjoy your day.
The only downside is, you cannot chose to fall for them. It's their job to make you feel loved.

People nowadays fall for minimal efforts... But I just hope...
Someone loves me the way I deserve.

"Why shouldn't one try a rental Boyfriend?", I ask my friend Hiyori.

"well finding a nerd in the shadow of a hippie aside.. What if you found someone who's absolutely bored of this job.
They might spoil your day for that matter.", Hiyori replied with a monotonous tone, a pocky stick hanging in the corner of her mouth as we loiter in the streets.

"I'm still gonna try. Are you up?", I excitedly ask.

"If it was a mixed blind date.. I'd still consider.
You go have fun with your rental man and I'll go find some real good alcohol in this bar.", she bids goodbye to me and enters the roadside bar scintillating with pink and green lights.
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Now it was just me and my hopes.
I went to the designated location and applied for my desire.
In a few moments they gave me a paper on which a certain location and number was written.
"ahhh I can never call someone this way.. What will I say to him", I whine in the middle of a busy street.

The destination was about three blocks away which led me to just walk there rather than calling beforehand.
Not being able to talk on calls is something only introverts would understand.
As I made my way down a one-way street I came across a deserted alley.
"Waaa now now,
Being kidnapped would fit the vibe of this place so well."

"What lengths do I have to go for a rental boyfriend... I wouldn't have done all this even for a real one.", a series of pep talk led me into the dead silent alley.
There was scattered trash as a result of stray dogs alerted at the sight of a complete stranger.
I knew going ahead could end badly.
The moment I was about to take a step back, the sound of a can being crushed to the ground startled me.

Out of the dull alley came a man in a black vest, combat boots matching with black cargo pants.
The chains on his body made him look not only hot.. But also intimidating.
Is this the guy meant to be my rental boyfriend?
I pause to look at his face.
So did he.

In order to break the ice before awkwardness encapsulates us, I waved at him.
"Hii.. I'm Y/n", I cheerfully smiled at his blank face. He looked neither delighted nor dismayed.
He simply blinked in confusion.
Maybe he wasn't informed of me being his renting girlfriend for the day.
What if he's bored of this job as Hiyori said.. No no
I can't let him get bored and ruin my day as well....i have to

"umm", he proceeded.

"Can we go from here this place is too eerie, it gives me the creeps", I interjected, to which he nodded gently.

After we reach outside, I felt like the conversation was dead already; something I definitely didn't want.
"Let's grab a cola and then talk", I ran off to the nearest vending machine inserting some coins wishing he doesn't abandon me in the meanwhile.
When I reach back, he had a smile on his face as he waved at me.
"What's your name again?", he finally asked.

"Y/n.. I'm sorry if this feels awkward.
I've never met a man in this way" , I shyly smile as a blush crept on my cheeks.
The guy looked breathtakingly handsome and had manly features, sharp eyes and an irresistible English accent. Unintentionally, my true feelings slipped through my mouth,

"Can I say you're very very handsome? Or would that be rude?", I direct a small smile at him.

"Y/n.. Do you know you're very cute",
Taken aback by his sudden compliment, my heart felt like it just halted after running a marathon.
I got flustered and randomly touched my hair while averting eyes everywhere other than him.
"Th- Thank you", I stutter.
I shouldn't get flustered, it's just his job as a rental Boyfriend, I thought.

"I'd love to get to know you more", right when he said these words, it felt like spring entered my bossom making flowers bloom majestically.
In the cold city, there was a sudden wave of summer.

"But I'm afraid... You all say this to every girl you go out with...
It's basically your job.", I told myself a little too clear enough for him to listen.

"What is that supposed to mean?", he questioned with squinted eyes.

"I mean you're job..as a rental boyfriend-"

"ohhh" , he cut me off and continued after laughing for a moment and then stopping at the clueless look on my face.
"I see. You've got me wrong."

"let me introduce myself properly.
I'm Officer Christopher Bang.
I recently filled in for a special case all the way from Australia.", he smiled.

I could only gasp at his assertion while he let out another content laugh.
"You are adorable Y/n"

"but.. Why were you there?", all I could ask for was answers after being embarrassed for my recklessness.

"ah actually I was informed of a lot of 'Missing People' cases in this area lately... And what did you say,
Right, Rental Boyfriend.. Hmmm that sounds suspicious", he disclosed his purpose while checking the paper which I gave him;
which left me gawking at him with wide opened eyes.
I had no idea I was so near danger.

"Y/n my dear, see, there are only nine numbers in this phone number which suggests it is a fake one.", by now I was shaking at the thought of what could have happened if I fortunately hadn't met him.
While being lost in my reverie, suddenly I felt a strange warmth around my body only to realize that he had taken me into an embrace.
"Don't be scared.. I'm here with you from now on.
I promise I won't let anything harm you Y/n", he rhythmically pat on my back which brought an unsaid sense of comfort to my heart.
Tears swelled up in my eyes as I hugged him tighter and said,
"Please stay with me."

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