In recent days, Kanojo Okarishimasu (Rent-a-Girlfriend) has once again become a topic of discussion on social media after Reiji Miyajima, the author of the work, responded to a critical comment from a fan. The discussion arose when the manga reached 42 volumes, the same number as Dragon Ball. The reader ironically stated that while Goku defeated villains and saved the world in that time, Kazuya still hasn't managed to win over Chizuru.
Author's calm response
作者の思い通りに動いてくれないキャラ達ばかりで、気付けばこんな巻数になってました。 https://t.co/a1HAPzUT6w
— 宮島礼吏 Reiji Miyajima (@Miyajimareiji) October 8, 2025
Miyajima responded humorously to the fan, saying the following about Kanojo Okarishimasu:
The characters simply wouldn't do what I wanted, and before I knew it, the story had already reached so many volumes.
The author's reaction surprised fans, who praised his calm and sincere demeanor. However, some interpreted his statement as a venting of frustration about the difficulty of handling the manga's main relationship.
Comparison to Dragon Ball and fan reactions
The comparison to Dragon Ball generated a flood of humorous comments. Many joked that Goku got married and had children before Kazuya took a decisive step in the romance, thus highlighting the gradual evolution in Kanojo Okarishimasu. Even so, this slow pace of plot development continues to attract readers curious about the couple's fate.
Kanojo Okarishimasu's continued success despite criticism
Despite the criticism, Kanojo Okarishimasu remains firmly among the most popular romance novels. Sales remain strong, and the anime has already had several seasons, with new productions on the way. Therefore, even with its slow pace, the story of Kazuya and Chizuru continues to win over fans worldwide. This reaffirms the success of Kanojo Okarishimasu.
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