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Rentaro Aijo is the main protagonist of the romantic comedy series. He is a first-year high school student who, prior to the start of the story, experienced an extraordinary string of romantic failure, having confessed his love to and been rejected by one hundred different girls. This history of rejection began at the remarkably young age of eight months old and continued all the way through his junior high school graduation, with his hundredth rejection occurring on the final day of middle school. Rather than becoming bitter, these repeated rejections drove him to constantly better himself, striving to become the perfect boyfriend for a future partner. On the day he begins high school, he visits a shrine to pray for romantic success, only to be met by the God of Love. The deity confesses to a clerical error; while he was distracted watching a movie, his divine clerks mistakenly gave Rentaro one hundred soulmates instead of just one. The god further explains that if Rentaro does not reciprocate the love of each of these destined partners and make them happy, they will suffer fatal misfortune. Faced with this incredible situation, Rentaro resolves to accept all one hundred of his soulmates, vowing to make every single one of them equally happy.
Personality-wise, Rentaro is defined by his profound kindness, sincerity, and unwavering dedication. He is described as a thoughtful and sociable boy who is easy to get close to, and he is known to be both a capable student and relatively athletic. His defining trait is the genuine and intense love he feels for each of his girlfriends, seeing them all as the most wonderful and cute people in the world. This love translates into fierce protectiveness; any insult or threat directed at his girlfriends is met with immediate and intense anger, sometimes bordering on terrifying, and he has nearly come to blows with people who have harassed them. Despite being surrounded by love and affection, Rentaro maintains a surprisingly wholesome and respectful demeanor. He is not dirty-minded and actively avoids lewd situations, often going to extreme lengths to prevent anything of a sexual nature from happening, such as wearing thick gauntlets or using special drugs to avoid physical sensation when circumstances force him into intimate contact. While he generally dislikes cross-dressing, he will readily do so if it brings happiness to one of his girlfriends. His strong sense of integrity was most clearly demonstrated when he first decided to date his first two soulmates, Hakari and Karane. Though he briefly considered dating them in secret, he immediately rejected the idea, realizing that lying to them would be a betrayal of their love, and instead confessed his intention to date them both openly.
Rentaro's core motivation stems directly from his past. Having been rejected one hundred times, he has an intimate and painful understanding of what it feels like to have one's love spurned. This experience fuels his desperate desire never to inflict that same pain on any of his girlfriends. He is driven by a promise to make every single one of them the happiest person in the world, and this goal guides all of his actions. He does not take his situation for granted or treat it as simple wish-fulfillment; he is acutely aware of the unusual nature of his polyamorous relationships and often sweats nervously when introducing a new girlfriend to the others, hoping they will all get along. He also keeps the fatal consequences of rejecting a soulmate a secret from his girlfriends, as he wants their love for him to be genuine and freely given, not born out of a fear of death.
In the story, Rentaro serves as the emotional and narrative core. His quest to find and date one hundred girls is the central plot device that drives the series forward. He is the common thread that connects an ever-growing and diverse cast of characters, who are collectively known as the "Rentaro Family". His role is not passive; he is often the problem-solver who helps each new girlfriend overcome her personal struggles. For example, he creates a text-to-speech app from her favorite book to help the shy and mute Shizuka Yoshimoto communicate with others. He also helps the hyper-efficient Nano Eiai accept the value of emotional, "inefficient" moments and helps the tsundere Karane Inda come to terms with her own personality, proving that he loves her exactly as she is. Rentaro is the one who actively works to resolve conflicts, strengthen the bonds between his girlfriends, and ensure the entire family's happiness.
Key relationships define Rentaro's character. His first two girlfriends, Hakari Hanazono and Karane Inda, are his classmates, and with them he establishes the foundational dynamic of loving multiple people equally. His relationship with Hakari's mother, Hahari Hanazono, is particularly notable; he initially broke into her mansion to rescue Hakari, and his display of genuine love and sincerity caused Hahari to fall in love with him as well, making her his sixth girlfriend. He forms unique bonds with each girlfriend, such as with Kusuri Yakuzen, a girl who is mentally eighteen but physically trapped in the body of an eight-year-old due to a failed drug, whom he accepts without hesitation. His relationship with the stoic maid Mei Meido is unique because, with her eyes perpetually closed, they were unable to make the eye contact needed to trigger the "soulmate shock," delaying their official union. Rentaro does not simply collect girlfriends; he actively engages with and supports each one's unique personality and challenges.
Throughout the series, Rentaro demonstrates significant personal development. Initially, he is a heartbroken boy on the verge of giving up on love, overwhelmed by a century of rejection. The revelation of his one hundred soulmates gives him a new sense of purpose and hope. Early on, he is motivated primarily by the god's warning that his soulmates will die if he does not date them, creating a sense of obligation. However, after meeting and falling in love with Shizuka, he realizes that his feelings are genuine and not dependent on the threat of death. From that point on, he no longer worries about the "love or die" condition and instead focuses entirely on making his girlfriends happy because he wants to, not because he has to. His character evolves from a desperate boy seeking any love to a confident and dedicated young man who has fully embraced the monumental task of creating happiness for one hundred unique individuals. His dedication reaches comedic and superhuman extremes as the series progresses, performing impossible feats like moving at incredible speeds, contorting his body, and even catching meteorites, all in the name of love for his girlfriends.
Rentaro also possesses several notable abilities. He can instantly recognize a new soulmate when he makes eye contact with her for the first time, a sensation he and the girl experience as an electric "zing" shock. While he is physically a normal high school boy who can be overpowered by his more assertive girlfriends, his love grants him what appears to be near-invincibility when his loved ones are in danger, allowing him to perform the aforementioned reality-defying feats. He also displays a unique form of resilience; being in the presence of his girlfriends can heal and recover him from physical fatigue and major injuries. He is a well-rounded individual, ranking 88th out of 240 in his midterm exams, showing he is academically proficient if not a top genius. With these abilities and his enormous capacity for love, Rentaro Aijo stands as the unwavering pillar supporting his ever-expanding family.
Personality-wise, Rentaro is defined by his profound kindness, sincerity, and unwavering dedication. He is described as a thoughtful and sociable boy who is easy to get close to, and he is known to be both a capable student and relatively athletic. His defining trait is the genuine and intense love he feels for each of his girlfriends, seeing them all as the most wonderful and cute people in the world. This love translates into fierce protectiveness; any insult or threat directed at his girlfriends is met with immediate and intense anger, sometimes bordering on terrifying, and he has nearly come to blows with people who have harassed them. Despite being surrounded by love and affection, Rentaro maintains a surprisingly wholesome and respectful demeanor. He is not dirty-minded and actively avoids lewd situations, often going to extreme lengths to prevent anything of a sexual nature from happening, such as wearing thick gauntlets or using special drugs to avoid physical sensation when circumstances force him into intimate contact. While he generally dislikes cross-dressing, he will readily do so if it brings happiness to one of his girlfriends. His strong sense of integrity was most clearly demonstrated when he first decided to date his first two soulmates, Hakari and Karane. Though he briefly considered dating them in secret, he immediately rejected the idea, realizing that lying to them would be a betrayal of their love, and instead confessed his intention to date them both openly.
Rentaro's core motivation stems directly from his past. Having been rejected one hundred times, he has an intimate and painful understanding of what it feels like to have one's love spurned. This experience fuels his desperate desire never to inflict that same pain on any of his girlfriends. He is driven by a promise to make every single one of them the happiest person in the world, and this goal guides all of his actions. He does not take his situation for granted or treat it as simple wish-fulfillment; he is acutely aware of the unusual nature of his polyamorous relationships and often sweats nervously when introducing a new girlfriend to the others, hoping they will all get along. He also keeps the fatal consequences of rejecting a soulmate a secret from his girlfriends, as he wants their love for him to be genuine and freely given, not born out of a fear of death.
In the story, Rentaro serves as the emotional and narrative core. His quest to find and date one hundred girls is the central plot device that drives the series forward. He is the common thread that connects an ever-growing and diverse cast of characters, who are collectively known as the "Rentaro Family". His role is not passive; he is often the problem-solver who helps each new girlfriend overcome her personal struggles. For example, he creates a text-to-speech app from her favorite book to help the shy and mute Shizuka Yoshimoto communicate with others. He also helps the hyper-efficient Nano Eiai accept the value of emotional, "inefficient" moments and helps the tsundere Karane Inda come to terms with her own personality, proving that he loves her exactly as she is. Rentaro is the one who actively works to resolve conflicts, strengthen the bonds between his girlfriends, and ensure the entire family's happiness.
Key relationships define Rentaro's character. His first two girlfriends, Hakari Hanazono and Karane Inda, are his classmates, and with them he establishes the foundational dynamic of loving multiple people equally. His relationship with Hakari's mother, Hahari Hanazono, is particularly notable; he initially broke into her mansion to rescue Hakari, and his display of genuine love and sincerity caused Hahari to fall in love with him as well, making her his sixth girlfriend. He forms unique bonds with each girlfriend, such as with Kusuri Yakuzen, a girl who is mentally eighteen but physically trapped in the body of an eight-year-old due to a failed drug, whom he accepts without hesitation. His relationship with the stoic maid Mei Meido is unique because, with her eyes perpetually closed, they were unable to make the eye contact needed to trigger the "soulmate shock," delaying their official union. Rentaro does not simply collect girlfriends; he actively engages with and supports each one's unique personality and challenges.
Throughout the series, Rentaro demonstrates significant personal development. Initially, he is a heartbroken boy on the verge of giving up on love, overwhelmed by a century of rejection. The revelation of his one hundred soulmates gives him a new sense of purpose and hope. Early on, he is motivated primarily by the god's warning that his soulmates will die if he does not date them, creating a sense of obligation. However, after meeting and falling in love with Shizuka, he realizes that his feelings are genuine and not dependent on the threat of death. From that point on, he no longer worries about the "love or die" condition and instead focuses entirely on making his girlfriends happy because he wants to, not because he has to. His character evolves from a desperate boy seeking any love to a confident and dedicated young man who has fully embraced the monumental task of creating happiness for one hundred unique individuals. His dedication reaches comedic and superhuman extremes as the series progresses, performing impossible feats like moving at incredible speeds, contorting his body, and even catching meteorites, all in the name of love for his girlfriends.
Rentaro also possesses several notable abilities. He can instantly recognize a new soulmate when he makes eye contact with her for the first time, a sensation he and the girl experience as an electric "zing" shock. While he is physically a normal high school boy who can be overpowered by his more assertive girlfriends, his love grants him what appears to be near-invincibility when his loved ones are in danger, allowing him to perform the aforementioned reality-defying feats. He also displays a unique form of resilience; being in the presence of his girlfriends can heal and recover him from physical fatigue and major injuries. He is a well-rounded individual, ranking 88th out of 240 in his midterm exams, showing he is academically proficient if not a top genius. With these abilities and his enormous capacity for love, Rentaro Aijo stands as the unwavering pillar supporting his ever-expanding family.