Tadano and Komi’s Kiss in Komi Can’t Communicate Sends Rent-A-Girlfriend Fandom into Despair Again

The recent installment of Komi Can’t Communicate has had a significant impact on the Rent-A-Girlfriend series. In this chapter, the main character Komi, who struggles with social anxiety, bravely takes the initiative to kiss her classmate and first love, Tadano. This pivotal moment has resonated not only within the Komi Can’t Communicate fandom, but also with fans of other romantic stories, leaving a lasting impression on all who have experienced it.

Despite its intricate and emotional storylines, Rent-A-Girlfriend has managed to keep its fans captivated for several years. The main source of frustration for viewers is the slow progression of the relationship between Kazuya Kinoshita and Chizuru Mizuhara.

Despite the focus of the new chapters being on the breakdown of this part, fans are eagerly anticipating the characters to openly express their emotions and for their relationship to progress into a committed one.

Rent-A-Girlfriend Fans Suffer as Komi and Tadano’s Relationship Goes Public

The recent kiss between Komi and Tadano has reignited some frustrations among fans of Rent-A-Girlfriend. On various social media platforms, many have expressed their impatience with the show’s slow progression, drawing comparisons to the rapid development of Komi and Tadano’s relationship compared to the slow pace of Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship.

Kazuya and Chizuru as shown in the anime series (Image via TMS Entertainment)

Despite the differences between the two relationships, Rent-A-Girlfriend’s slow pace has highlighted them, leaving the audience increasingly disappointed with its progress. This disappointment is compounded by the fact that while Komi and Tadano have taken a significant step forward in their romantic journey, Kazuya and Chizuru seem to be stuck in a never-ending cycle without any resolution.

How Fans of Rent-A-Girlfriend Reacted to This

Online trolling directed towards the series has taken many forms, with the Rent-A-Girlfriend fandom expressing their frustrations through a series of posts. X platform, in particular, has been flooded with content mocking the slow development of the characters’ relationship, including comparisons between the Komi-Tadano kiss and the Kazuya-Chizuru relationship, as noted by some fans.

“i thought the entire point of rent a girlfriend was that the mc is a total loser and could never get a real gf.”, said a fan

“I don’t get why people keep up with that it NOTHING HAPPENS BRUH”, said another fan

“It feels like rent a girlfriend is written to not end else for him. By design. I would love to hear people version of a good ending for him.”, a fan said

The reaction of the Rent-A-Girlfriend fandom to the Komi-Tadano kiss highlights the common desires and expectations of anime and manga fans regarding the progression of romantic plotlines in their beloved series.

“Tadano and Komi been winning for a while now”, according to a fan

“Kazuya doesn’t deserve to be with anyone at this point”, said another fan

“Rent a girlfriend will never end bruh the dudes gonna be 85 and STILL be trying put the moves on the female lead/s”, a fan said

There is a widespread desire among viewers for characters to progress beyond the initial stage of curiosity and form meaningful, profound bonds. This is a trajectory that the Komi-Tadano relationship appears to be aligning with more closely than the Kazuya-Chizuru one.

Concluding Thoughts

Komi as shown in the anime series (Image via Shogakunan, OLM)

The kiss between Komi and Tadano in Komi Can’t Communicate has been a hot topic among the anime and manga community, particularly among fans of Rent-A-Girlfriend. The rapid and joyful development of Komi and Tadano’s relationship has highlighted the frustration of Kazuya-Chizuru fans who have been eagerly anticipating a similar event in their series.