《Rent-a-Girlfriend》Mizuhara Chizuru Origin Revealed: Author Miyajima Reiji Personally Explains the Mystery of Her Creation

The Core Appeal of "Rent-a-Girlfriend": The Reality and Fiction of Chizuru Mizuhara

Since the debut of "Rent-a-Girlfriend" (Kanojo, Okarishimasu), the heroine Chizuru Mizuhara (Ichinese Chizuru) has been widely beloved by readers for the contrast between her professional image as a "perfect girlfriend" and her sincere, private self who diligently pursues her dreams. Many fans wonder about the prototype of Chizuru Mizuhara, this charming character with the dual identity of a "rental girlfriend" and an actress. Is she based on a real person?

Author Reiji Miyajima's Answer: Chizuru is a Projection of the "Self"

Regarding the prototype of Chizuru Mizuhara, manga author Reiji Miyajima has given a clear answer in multiple interviews. He stated that the heroines in the work (including Chizuru Mizuhara) are not directly based on any specific real person. Instead, Miyajima projected parts of his own personality and thoughts onto the characters, making them different facets of the "self."

More specifically, Miyajima mentioned that the character Chizuru Mizuhara embodies his "strong perception of reality" and the part of himself that "follows the rules." She is a hard worker who does not give up even in difficult situations, and the resilience she displays reflects the author's own "stoicism" spirit. This means that Chizuru Mizuhara is not an image "copied" from the external world, but rather a concretization of the author's inner thoughts and ideals.

From the "Rental Girlfriend" Concept to a Fleshed-Out Character