Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 10 is here, and it was somehow a wholesome installment. Turns out most of the time went towards Kazuya and Chizuru spending time cleaning together in her grandmother’s old apartment. This episode still managed to be equally romantic and awkward. One major highlight was how it explored a little about Chizuru’s family history, and at the same time, also set the foundation for the upcoming Moving-In arc.
The episode started with Chizuru asking Kazuya to help her out with cleaning her late grandmother’s apartment. Both of them split up the chores and started to slowly sort through all the things. Her choosing to include Kazuya with this task shows that there are efforts from her side to open up. To give such a deeply personal task is a special moment because it shows that Chizuru is trusting Kazuya.
As the duo keeps on working together, Kazuya in Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 10 often found himself being distracted by her presence. There were many internal monologues of him spiralling and being delusional. While some of them were hilarious, after a while, it felt a little repetitive. To find himself in a situation where he is alone with a girl he loves, Kazuya lets his mind wander aimlessly.
But at least he snapped out of them soon because even he respects her boundaries. These moments in Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 10 show that he indeed is maturing. It is a rundown home, and when they entered it initially, it looked like they had come to the past. The home itself was full of old items, and what made viewers curious was because of a large collection of rocks that were all over this place.
Then, in Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 10, we get a reason behind all these stones: her grandfather liked to collect them. Each rock in this home was associated with a cherished memory of all the places he visited. This scene gave everyone an idea that even if she did not show it on the outside, these items actually had some importance to her.
And when she looked at Kazuya working hard without any complain reminded her of her grandfather. Getting these connections means that Chizuru has finally started to connect with the main character in a meaningful manner. While Kazuya is still dense about what is actually happening, viewers end up getting a proper perspective on everything.
Another major highlight in Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 10 is the glimpse into Chizuru’s childhood
In Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 10, Chizuru opens up about her family. We get a major confirmation that her mother has passed away when she was really young. So because of that, she does not really remember her, but at the same time does not deny knowing about the bond they had.
Added that her grandparents, with whom she grew up with all passed away, it shows us that the female lead has also gone through some traumatic experiences. And then just when both of them were bonding, and there was romantic tension building up, an earthquake erupted.
That is when Kazuya ended up being on top of Chizuru, and they were about to share a kiss. It did not happen because she had kept her hands on his mouth to prevent this accident from happening. Just when he leaves the room feeling confused and rejected, we get a short point of view that she did it because of embarrassment.
But the earthquake also had other consequences. When the duo made their way back home, it was revealed that the aging apartment building had suffered structural damage. The landlord ultimately decides that everyone must move out, bringing an end to a location that has played a major role throughout the series.
Final thoughts
In the end, Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 10 delivers meaningful character development while preparing viewers for the major changes ahead. With the Moving-In Arc now on the horizon, the next episode could mark a turning point for Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship.
Edited by Nisarga Kakade