Rent-A-Boyfriend in A Reverse World

"And sent."  following mama's rule, I sent her the first picture Hinano¹ took.

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As if waiting for it, mama immediately saw it.

'That was fast. Guess mama is just that worried, huh.'  I thought while walking.

Currently, Hinano is taking me to watch a movie first.

"Lucky bitch..."

"How did she bag such a cutie?"

"Fucking normie..."

Ah, we're of course holding hands as we walk. 

Though, not directed at me, I can feel the envious and questioning looks Hinano is receiving.

Her reaction?

"Heh.."  smug as can be.

'Adorable..' I thought to myself.

I like this about her as well. She's weak to my teasing, but shamelessly confident to others when she's with me.

"What are we gonna watch, Hinano?"  I asked while slightly looking up to meet her black optics behind those round glasses of hers.

My date turned her head to me and smiled wide. "Gushing Over Magical Boys!"  she shamelessly proclaimed with sparkling eyes.

"What?"  I immediately blurted out. Dumbfounded by what she just said.

Hinano's eyes widened and her smile broke down. "Ah!"  she finally realized what she just said.

'Is that the reverse world equivalent of 'Gushing Over Magical Girls'? Now I'm intrigued..'

"F-Forget what I said! I meant, um.. uhhh..."  Hinano racked her brain for a different, more normal title.

"What's it about?"  I poked my head back into her view.

"....."  Hinano simply stared at me for a couple moments.

"Promise you won't be disgusted..?"  her voice quiet again. Her lips an awkward line while her eyes tell me that she's afraid I'll react negatively.

"Why? Is it an ecchi anime movie?"  I asked nonchalantly. 

"Ack!"  Hinano reacted like a rock landed on her head. 

"Do innocent magical boys frequently end up in lewd situations?"

"Ugh!"  followed by another imaginary rock.

"And you just now realized you wanted to take a boy to watch it with?"

"Ugeh!"  a third, final imaginary rock stacked itself on top of her head.

'I wonder if the main character is still a girl, or if she's a guy in this world.'

"Alright. Let's go watch it."  I say with a small smile on my lips.

Hinano snaps to me, her eyes blown wide. "What!? Really!?"  she is shocked that a guy just agreed to watch an ecchi anime film with her.

"Yep. I'm curious what ecchi anime is like."  I widen my smile, trying to convince her I'm not joking nor being sarcastic.

But to my surprise, Hinano's grip on my hand tightened all of a sudden. The strength isn't enough to hurt me, though.

"??"  I tilted my head to the side, confused by the sudden change.

'I must protect this wonderful creature from those creepy weebs!' <- also a "creepy weeb" herself.

Hinano swore to herself, with a fire in her eyes, that she would shield this man against her fellow perverts.

'She's thinking of something silly, isn't she?'  I grinned while gazing at Hinano's determined expression.

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At the movie theater. 

Line to the screening of "Gushing Over Magical Boys: The Movie."

'Huh... it's a different kind of "gushing" now.'  I stared oddly fascinated at the cardboard display featuring the all-male cast.

However, it seems only their sexes and clothes have changed for the most part. They all still look like x-schoolers.

'Fly free, author-san.. Fly free...'  I silently paid my respects to the bold author.

While admiring the characters and their designs, one in particular catches my attention. The character bears a slight resemblance to myself.

'The guy with an ash blond bob that partly covers his eyes, wine red eyes, pale skin, and that sleazy smile...'

His counterpart wore an oversized green military uniform without pants. Wearing only a thong and what looked like garterbelt boots.

'This guy is pretty much wearing the same outfit, just the thong has become a pair of briefs..'

I have a feeling the author desperately tried to make him wear a thong, but their editor said no every time.

There's still a visible bulge, though. The briefs aren't that much better.

'Wait...'  I grew wide eyed, a sudden realization hit me.

'I also like wearing briefs, though!?!'

The realization being that I also prefer briefs like this character does. 

"... Should I cosplay him?"  I muttered absently.

"Huh? Adam, did you say something?"  Hinano turned to me.

I meet her curious gaze. "Oh, nothing."  I say with a smile to cover it up.

She then raised a brow. "Are you sure? I swear I heard you say cos-"

"Next, please."  the ticket checker spoke up, interrupting Hinano before she could finish.

"Ah! Here are our tickets! Two back row seats for the Gushing Over Magical Boys movie."  Hinano handed the tickets to the female staff member who seems to be in her 30s.

"Alright. Two tickets for- Huh!?!"  the staff briefly glanced at us then at the tickets before doing a double take.

The sudden noise also caught the attention of the patrons behind us.

"Pfft..."  meanwhile I barely held in my laughter from the sight of her shocked face.

"Umm.. young man? How old are you..?"  the staff lady asked with a dumbfounded expression, still trying to process the situation.

"Oh, I'm 20. Well above the age rating."  I accompanied with a smile.

She then slowly turned and stared at Hinano, her eyes narrowed to judgmental slits.

"And you're aware what kind of film this is?"  she asked, shooting a suspicious look at Hinano.

"It's an ecchi anime movie, right?"  I replied with an almost innocent look.

The staff turned back to me, with a worried face again. "Well, yeah.. but it's borderline hentai. Are you really sure you want to watch it? I can help you refund the ticket expense."  the staff lady offered. Genuinely worried for me.

'She's a good person.'  I thought to myself.

I lift my lips into a small smile. "Thanks, but I'm good. I'm interested in seeing what an ecchi anime is like."  

The staff member scanned my face for any falsehood or coercion before briefly glancing at Hinano who is visibly panicking like she committed a crime.

The staff woman's face finally softened. "... Alright.."  her tone reluctant.

After that, she finally let us through. At last, we entered the screening room.

"A-A guy interested in ecchi anime. What kind of doujin world are we in right now?"

"Hey, don't you think I have a chance? His girlfriend didn't seem impressive at all."

"Real life netorare.. Heheh.."

"You fatherless bitches! Don't creep out the poor lad!"

The patrons who were behind the pair began whispering to each other. Momentarily forgetting about the line.

"Dear moviegoers! If nobody else wants to enter, I will close the gate!"  the staff lady yelled, her tone carrying a hint of irritation.

"S-Sorry!"  the patron at the front of the line finally approached and handed her ticket.

'Forever virgins...'  the staff lady thought to herself, yet she forced a smile on the outside. She's a professional, after all.

'... I should ask my boss to send some security here. Just in case one of these degenerates act up and commit a crime. She has a son herself, so I'm sure she understands where I'm coming from.'

Afterwards, the female staff member went to her boss, and explained the situation. Wanting to avoid a scandal at her establishment and also because she was worried for a man around her own son's age, she sent a few security guards.

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Meanwhile, in the theater screening "Gushing Over Magical Boys: The Movie."

"Whoa.. I know this film is age restricted, but still, this is a solid step into tentacle hentai territory."  I stare with genuine interest at the sight of the blue-haired magical boy, Magia Azul, be violated by slimy tentacles. One of which is conveniently covering his crotch.

"Haha..."  Hinano could only laugh awkwardly at my comment.

I bring my palms together for a small clap. "Ah, but I am fascinated by the creativity of the author. Some of these ideas I would've never thought of. Like that scene where that blond guy um.. Kiwi, right? Him building a card palace on Azul's butt while he was stuck in a wall was entertaining to watch."

"Wait, you liked that scene??"  Hinano turned to me. Surprised that I found that entertaining.

I tilt my head slightly. "Huh? Yeah, I did."  I bring a finger to my chin and think. "Actually, now that I think about it... I seem to like that Kiwi character."  

I turn back to Hinano and see an anxious expression on her face. "But isn't Kiwi.. an S? Not on the same level as the main boy Hiiragi, but he still torments the magical boys!"  she seems worried by my interest in the character named Kiwi.

To that, I could only awkwardly chuckle. "Haha.. Is it weird that I see myself in him a little?"   

"W-Well.. no.. just... um.. Why do you see yourself in Kiwi..?"  Hinano asked, unsure how to take this.

"Hm... Can't tell. I just do."  I respond with full honesty. I really can't explain why, I just somehow do.

"Ah! I think I can mimic one line of his, if that helps." 

Hinano's eyes widen with worry. "W-Which line?"

"It's the line he says when Azul is tied up and squirming on the floor. It goes like this..."

I place my hand on my chin and caress it like I'm looking at something interesting. I then smiled wickedly, baring my teeth.

"Ah~ You like this, don't you~? Fucking worm." 

"""""!!!"""""   everyone in the theater heard Andy's imitation clearly and shivered in their seats. A mixture of surprise and something newly awakened.

I then look back at Hinano.

"How was it? Was I close?"  I asked, my expression shifting back to that of my usual, soft self.

"Uhhh..."  Hinano stared dumbfounded at the sudden switch. She then forced an awkward smile. "I-It's pretty good, yeah. Hahah..."  accompanied with an awkward laugh.

"Yay!"  I cheered, smiling brightly. Happy that my imitation is successful.

'Wait.. Why am I happy that I can imitate a sadist..?'  I thought to myself, remembering the type of character Kiwi is.

Meanwhile Hinano was panicking internally. 'How can Adam imitate an S husbando so well?! C-Could he also be a..'  whether she was aware or not, the idea aroused her a little. She started to second-guess whether Adam really needs her protection.

'Do I really need to be here..?' <- security guard posted near the exit.

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Later. After the movie.

"That.. sure was an ending." 

"I would've never seen that coming."  Hinano agreed with me.

After the credits rolled, me and Hinano walked hand in hand out of the theater.

When we exit, I spot the cardboard display of the movie's cover art again.

"Hm.. Hinano, do you think we could take a picture with the cardboard cutout? Just with your phone." 

Hinano nodded at my request. "Sure. We won't be too much of a disturbance that way." 

'Though, I doubt anyone else would want to take a picture with the cardboard display of an ecchi anime film.'  Hinano thought to herself.

'Let's see... We need someone to take a photo of us...'  I look around for a suitable helper. My eyes land on a familiar face wearing a staff uniform. "Ah, excuse me! Could you take a picture of me and my girlfriend next to that standee?" I approached the ticket lady from before and asked.

'Girlfriend...'  the title lingered in Hinano's mind. To her, it's a bittersweet word. A reminder that this is just a rental date. A "dream."

The ticket lady turned to me, recognition growing on her face. "Oh, uh, sure."  the ticket lady replied.

"Thanks!"  I thanked her with a bright smile.

I then turn back to Hinano.

"Hinano, she agreed to take a photo of us!"

"Huh? Oh, thank you, onee-san."  Hinano thanked the staff as she handed her her phone.

With a helper acquired, we made our way to the cardboard cutout of the "Gushing Over Magical Boys" movie.

"Hinano! Let's make a joint heart with our hands!"  a wide, open smile on my face, acting like the perfect boyfriend.

"A-A heart!? Okay!"  Hinano was taken aback for a moment before agreeing.

'Ahhhh!!! A couple heart sign?! I thought that only existed in normieland! Adam, you're the best!!'  Hinano rejoiced internally. Forgetting about the whole 'rental date' crisis.

After linking arms with Hinano, we brought our free hands together to form a joint heart.

'Traitor! How dare you get a boyfriend!?'

'Lucky.. guess she won't need to lose her V-card in a brothel..'

'A boyfriend who can be an S but still sweet? She hit the jackpot..'

A crowd of envious women quickly formed around the pair. Seeing this, the dispatched security guards from earlier swiftly stood guard between them.

"3... 2... 1!"

The ticket lady snapped the photo, the phone shooting a bright flash for a second.

"Thank you again, onee-san."  said Hinano while approaching the lady to take back her phone.

"Hm.."  meanwhile I stood in place and stared at Kiwi on the display.

I turn to my date. "Hinano could you take a picture of me alone? Next to Kiwi."  I point my thumb at the blond boy.

"Eh? O-Okay.."  Hinano's expression complicated, she has an idea what Adam wants to do, but isn't sure if she should stop him or not.

I stood right next to Kiwi on the display and observed his pose and expression.

'It's the same as what I mimicked earlier, just in a side angle.'

After turning to the side, just like earlier, I caressed my chin with my left hand, tilted my head up, and smiled wickedly at the camera.

Hinano then took the picture, the flash telling me of its completion.

"D-Done.."  Hinano confirmed. Still conflicted on whether this was a good idea or not.

"Yay! Thanks, Hinano!"  I smiled brightly, shedding the villainous image I just displayed as I hop on over.

Hinano stared at my sudden switch, with a conflicted face. 'S-Scary.. but why do I like it..?'  she thought to herself. Unaware that she's awakening something new.

I then link arms with Hinano again.

"So, where to next?"   I asked with a cheeky smile as I lead her away from the crowd.

"Well, I know a great hotpot-"  but before Hinano could finish, a shout interrupted her. "Excuse me! You two! Could I have a word?"  an old woman seemingly in her 50s or 60s suddenly approached us. Judging by her attire, she seems to work here.

"Yes? How could we help you, ma'am?"  Hinano asked while moving to shield me from her.

"Ah, I swear I don't have any bad intentions. I'm the owner of this cinema and I just want to ask if you two are perhaps interested in letting us use your photos to promote the film. If not, then it's completely okay!"

"I don't think that would be..."  Hinano slowly turned to me. Hoping to gauge my reaction to the offer.

"I don't mind."  I say with a light shrug.

The old woman brightened after hearing my reply. "Thank you! Please come with me to my office so we can write up an agreement."  she then began guiding us through staff-only doors.

As we move, Hinano turned to me, with a worried expression. "A-Adam, are you sure? This could lead to trouble with perverts..." she warned, concerned for my sake.

"It's fine. I can take care of myself."  I accompany with a smile to reassure her.

"If you say so.."  her tone unconvinced.

At the time, I didn't think this small thing would lead to me getting hired to work at the biggest year-end convention I planned on going to as a regular customer.

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