TV-Series
Description
Shun Kuribayashi is a college student at Nerima University, part of a friendship group with Kazuya Kinoshita and Yoshiaki Kibe, though he often occupies a background role. He possesses a slender build and average height, with ochre hair cut to ear length and matching ochre eyes. His appearance features prominent front teeth, narrow eyes, and he typically wears thick-framed rectangular glasses, occasionally opting for contact lenses. His usual attire includes plain pants and a t-shirt, frequently layered with a checkered shirt or jacket.
Generally less talkative than Kibe, he often comments on Kazuya's romantic partners, particularly expressing admiration for their physical attractiveness. He shares Kibe's habit of teasing Kazuya and openly shows appreciation for beautiful women. Beyond the trio, he maintains a good friendship with Mini Yaemori through a mutual class connection, using specific honorifics and sharing inside jokes, a relationship that surprises Kazuya.
Kuribayashi's involvement with a rental girlfriend service is significant. He initially presents Ruka Sarashina as his genuine girlfriend to Kazuya and friends, leading to a double date. However, Ruka later reveals her rental status to Kazuya during Kuribayashi's absence due to her interest in Kazuya, causing Kuribayashi profound humiliation. This leads him to isolate himself, creating a rift with Kazuya.
To reconcile, Kazuya arranges for Kuribayashi to rent Chizuru Ichinose. During this date, Kuribayashi discovers Chizuru is also a rental girlfriend but enjoys the experience and ultimately mends his friendship with Kazuya. He deduces Chizuru harbors romantic feelings for Kazuya based on her behavior when discussing him and subsequently chooses not to disclose the true nature of Kazuya and Chizuru's relationship to their friends.
Later, during summer break, he returns with a noticeably deep tan. He also attends the Paradise Arc, invited by the Kinoshita family. His presence coincides awkwardly with Ruka Sarashina's unexpected arrival, an awkwardness they initially conceal. Finding a private moment with Ruka, he expresses gratitude for her past role as his rental girlfriend. When Chizuru's occupation as a rental girlfriend is publicly revealed during the event, he actively attempts to defuse the resulting tension and defends both Chizuru and Kazuya.
Generally less talkative than Kibe, he often comments on Kazuya's romantic partners, particularly expressing admiration for their physical attractiveness. He shares Kibe's habit of teasing Kazuya and openly shows appreciation for beautiful women. Beyond the trio, he maintains a good friendship with Mini Yaemori through a mutual class connection, using specific honorifics and sharing inside jokes, a relationship that surprises Kazuya.
Kuribayashi's involvement with a rental girlfriend service is significant. He initially presents Ruka Sarashina as his genuine girlfriend to Kazuya and friends, leading to a double date. However, Ruka later reveals her rental status to Kazuya during Kuribayashi's absence due to her interest in Kazuya, causing Kuribayashi profound humiliation. This leads him to isolate himself, creating a rift with Kazuya.
To reconcile, Kazuya arranges for Kuribayashi to rent Chizuru Ichinose. During this date, Kuribayashi discovers Chizuru is also a rental girlfriend but enjoys the experience and ultimately mends his friendship with Kazuya. He deduces Chizuru harbors romantic feelings for Kazuya based on her behavior when discussing him and subsequently chooses not to disclose the true nature of Kazuya and Chizuru's relationship to their friends.
Later, during summer break, he returns with a noticeably deep tan. He also attends the Paradise Arc, invited by the Kinoshita family. His presence coincides awkwardly with Ruka Sarashina's unexpected arrival, an awkwardness they initially conceal. Finding a private moment with Ruka, he expresses gratitude for her past role as his rental girlfriend. When Chizuru's occupation as a rental girlfriend is publicly revealed during the event, he actively attempts to defuse the resulting tension and defends both Chizuru and Kazuya.