My Pretend Girlfriend Apr 2026

(played by Taro Takeuchi ): A shy, unpopular student who finds himself in his first "romance" via a lie.

The story is framed through a series of flashbacks as an adult Noboru, now an author, returns to his hometown:

The film is occasionally available on Plex and other streaming platforms specializing in Asian cinema.

(played by Akari Hayami ): A bright student with a complicated home life who is deeply devoted to Miyazaki.

My Pretend Girlfriend ( Momose, Kotchi o Muite ) is a 2014 Japanese romance drama directed by Saiji Yakumo . Based on a novel by Eiichi Nakata , it follows a quiet high school student named Noboru Aihara who agrees to enter a fake relationship with Hikaru Momose . Plot Overview

: Momose remains hopelessly in love with Miyazaki, even though he is using her to maintain his image with Tetsuko. Key Characters

(played by Asuka Kudo): The popular student who orchestrates the fake relationship. Where to Watch

: Though they start as strangers, Noboru develops real feelings for Momose as they spend more time together acting as a couple.