The Rent-A-Girlfriend Chapter 380 controversy stems from the long-standing frustration of the manga's fanbase regarding the glacial pace of the protagonists' relationship. After years of serialized 'investigation' and countless near-confessions, the depicted rejection of Kazuya by Chizuru sparked a massive wave of memes mocking the series' perceived lack of character growth. These memes typically highlight Kazuya's exaggerated emotional reactions or Chizuru’s indecisiveness, serving as a outlet for readers who feel 'blue-balled' by the narrative. It has become a staple for discussing disappointing plot twists and the absurdity of long-running rom-com tropes in the anime community.