His Girlfriend (2015) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Rika's hoped-for romance with Keigo is complicated by his feelings for Aoi, leaving their relationship unresolved.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Club and a New Crush

Rika enters high school hoping for romance and joins the puppet club after Yuko encourages her to find a club. Keigo's quiet manner and small act of kindness deepen Rika's attraction.

Key Events

• Rika Seeks Romance — Rika enters high school determined to find a sweet romance. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki Location: High school
• Yuko Recommends Club Life — Yuko chooses volleyball and encourages Rika to join a club. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Yuko Momodani Location: High school
• Rika Joins Puppet Club — Rika becomes involved with the puppet club alongside Keigo, Tetsuo, and other students. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara, Tetsuo Yada Location: Puppet club
• Rika Notices Keigo — Rika is fascinated by Keigo's quiet, seemingly mature manner. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara Location: Puppet club
• Cocoa Deepens Her Feelings — Keigo refuses to let Rika pay and buys her cocoa, deepening her feelings for him. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara Location: A drink stop

The Shadow of Aoi

Rika discovers that Keigo longs for Aoi and feels hurt when Aoi visits the club. Aoi and Keigo discuss their shared university goal, while Keigo says his own goal is not merely about her.

Key Events

• Keigo Longs for Aoi — Rika notices Keigo longs to see Aoi and understands that he loves someone else. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara, Aoi Okita Location: Puppet club
• Aoi Visits the Club — Aoi brings expensive ice cream, and Rika is upset by Keigo's attention to her. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara, Aoi Okita Location: Puppet club
• Aoi Discusses University Plans — Aoi says she and Keigo are aiming for the same university; Keigo says that is not his only reason. Characters: Keigo Minohara, Aoi Okita Location: Puppet club

A Risky Romantic Offer

At a gathering, Keigo carries a drunken Rika, who learns that Aoi rejected him. Rika offers to give up if Aoi might return his feelings, but otherwise asks him to date her; his next-day message confirms they are seeing each other.

Key Events

• Rika Gets Drunk — Rika gets drunk at a gathering, and Keigo carries her on his back. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara Location: A gathering
• Aoi Rejected Keigo — While intoxicated, Rika learns that Aoi has rejected Keigo and is delighted despite hiding it. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara, Aoi Okita Location: A gathering
• Rika Makes Her Proposal — Rika says she will give up if Aoi might love Keigo someday; otherwise, he should date her. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara Location: A gathering
• Keigo Accepts Rika — Keigo says Aoi's reciprocating may be impossible and asks Rika onto his back, suggesting acceptance. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara Location: A gathering
• Their Relationship Begins — Keigo's message the next day confirms that he and Rika are seeing each other. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara Location: Unspecified

An Unresolved Goodbye

Aoi announces her breakup during a university consultation, making Rika fear that Keigo may still love her. Rika confesses and considers trying harder, but Keigo apologizes and tells her to go ahead without him.

Key Events

• Aoi Announces Her Breakup — Aoi announces that she and her partner have recently broken up. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara, Aoi Okita Location: University consultation
• Rika Confronts Her Doubts — Rika breaks down, tells Keigo she loved him, and wonders if continued effort could win his feelings. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara Location: Unspecified
• Keigo Sends Rika Ahead — Keigo apologizes and tells Rika to go ahead without him, leaving their relationship unresolved. Characters: Rika Tsuzuki, Keigo Minohara Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Rika Enters High School — Rika begins school hoping for romance, while Yuko encourages her to join a club.
  • Romantic Hopes — Rika enters high school determined to find a sweet romance.
  • Yuko's Encouragement — Yuko chooses volleyball and encourages Rika to join a club.
• The Puppet Club — Rika joins the puppet club and becomes interested in Keigo.
  • Joining the Club — Rika becomes involved with the club alongside Keigo, Tetsuo, and other students.
  • Keigo's Cocoa — Keigo buys Rika cocoa, deepening her feelings for him.
• Aoi's Presence — Rika learns that Keigo admires Aoi and is unsettled by their connection.
  • Keigo's Longing — Rika notices that Keigo longs to see Aoi.
  • Ice Cream Visit — Aoi visits the club with expensive ice cream, upsetting Rika as Keigo gives her attention.
• A Risky Proposal — After learning Aoi rejected Keigo, Rika asks him to date her if Aoi will not return his feelings.
  • The Rejection — Rika learns at a gathering that Aoi has rejected Keigo.
  • Rika's Condition — Rika offers to give up if Aoi might someday love Keigo; otherwise, she asks him to date her.
• Dating Begins — Keigo appears to accept Rika's proposal, and a message confirms they are seeing each other.
  • Keigo's Response — Keigo says Aoi's reciprocating may be impossible and asks Rika onto his back.
  • Next-Day Message — Keigo's message confirms that he and Rika are now seeing each other.
• Old Feelings Resurface — Aoi's breakup prompts Rika to doubt whether Keigo has moved on from her.
  • University Consultation — Aoi announces that she and her partner have recently broken up.
  • Rika's Realization — Rika realizes Keigo may still love Aoi and breaks down.
• An Unresolved Parting — Rika confesses her feelings, and Keigo tells her to go ahead without him.
  • Rika's Confession — Rika tells Keigo she loved him and wonders whether continued effort might change his feelings.
  • Keigo's Apology — Keigo apologizes and tells Rika to go ahead without him, leaving their future unresolved.

Directed by

Chihiro Ikeda

Key Cast

• Jun Shison — Keigo Minohara
• Kyoko Yoshine — Rika Tsuzuki
• Riria Kojima — Aoi Okita
• Kaho Mizutani — Yuko Momodani
• Junki Tozuka — Tetsuo Yada