THE PRICE OF A DREAM For years, Mizuhara has worked to break into acting, giving it her all so that her grandmother could see her on the screen. With the film nearly finished, and the premiere only days away, her dream is finally about to come true. But what did getting there cost her? Shouldering all that effort alone could make anyone miserable. Fortunately, Mizuhara's not alone. She's got a boneheaded guy at her side to help, even during the bleakest times...

Volume 17 of the Rent-A-Girlfriend manga series by Reiji Miyajima.