The episode 1 of The 100 Girlfriends Season 3 starts with a narrator explaining the unusual rules of this world. Every person is supposed to have one soulmate, but Rentaro Aijo is completely different because he is destined to meet one hundred soulmates throughout his life. The introduction reminds viewers that he has promised to love every soulmate he meets and do everything possible to make each of them happy. As the narrator introduces several girls, a few unfamiliar faces suddenly appear, causing confusion even among the characters themselves. Everyone questions whether the production made a mistake because the anime currently has only eleven girlfriends. The cast jokingly argues with the narrator before the opening is delayed in favor of a fake live television broadcast.
The scene shifts to a shopping mall where a relationship program called Love Talk! Give Us the Deets, Please? is interviewing random couples. The hosts quickly discover an unusually large group of girls who all happily admit they have boyfriends. Excited by the possibility of hearing romantic stories, the presenters ask what recent event made each girl feel especially loved by her boyfriend.
The first girl recalls breaking one of her heels during a date. Before she could fall, her boyfriend caught her in his arms and continued carrying her for the rest of the outing. The hosts react as though they have just heard the perfect fairy-tale romance, comparing him to a prince who never lets his partner touch the ground.
The next interview becomes even stranger. A shy girl explains that the hooks on her bra unexpectedly came loose during a date. Instead of finding another solution, her boyfriend spent the entire day physically holding everything together for her. Even after hearing that safety pins were ineffective, the hosts remain completely stunned that someone would rely on determination alone to solve such an awkward problem.
Another girlfriend communicates through her phone and describes how her love of reading inspired her boyfriend to memorize countless books. He even covered himself with handwritten notes from head to toe so he could remember everything she enjoyed discussing. The presenters cannot decide whether the story is sweet or unbelievably excessive, but they still praise his dedication.
The unbelievable stories continue one after another. One girl reveals that she became frightened while crossing a high bridge, so instead of simply holding her hand, her boyfriend carried her and swam across to the opposite shore. Another tells a confusing cowboy-themed story that ends with her boyfriend joining her unusual training simply because he wanted to support her. Every answer becomes more outrageous than the last, leaving the television hosts increasingly convinced that something is very unusual about this mysterious boyfriend.
The interviews become even more unbelievable when another girlfriend admits she carefully prepared a trap hoping to spend private time together. Rather than taking advantage of the situation, her boyfriend resisted with everything he had, even knocking himself unconscious to avoid crossing the line. Instead of questioning his devotion, she sees his determination as proof of how deeply he respects and cherishes her. The hosts are left completely speechless after hearing such an extreme story.
A different girl explains that she accidentally injured her boyfriend during one of their interactions, causing severe injuries, yet he never became angry with her. The presenters can barely believe what they are hearing, joking that this boyfriend sounds less like an ordinary person and more like an unstoppable monster with endless patience. Even so, the girlfriend insists he accepted everything without complaint, making her appreciate his kindness even more.
The interviews continue with another girlfriend explaining that she accidentally spilled hot tea because of her unusually smooth skin. Just before the drink could ruin her outfit, her boyfriend somehow managed to stop the disaster by taking care of every drop himself. The hosts jokingly compare him to a powerful vacuum cleaner, while another girlfriend proudly points out that this incredible person is none other than Rentaro.
Next, a girl training to become a massage therapist says she needed someone to practice on. Instead of refusing, her boyfriend trained his body until it could endure her powerful massages. More girlfriends quickly share their own unbelievable experiences, including stories about him chasing a bird across mountains to recover a pair of glasses, entering dangerous areas to collect a rare mushroom, enduring painful training sessions to help someone improve, and even volunteering to test newly developed medicine. Every story sounds more impossible than the last, making the TV hosts wonder if every boyfriend in the world has suddenly become superhuman. The girls reveal the truth—the stories are all about one single boyfriend.
The final interview features Mei, who recalls a date at a scenic location. She explains that Rentaro prepared a surprise for her, only for the surprise to be that he had apparently spent the entire day wearing a Frieza costume underneath his clothes. The hosts completely give up on finding a normal romantic story and declare that the entire episode is becoming impossible to understand.
Still desperate, the presenters finally approach Rentaro himself. Relieved to meet someone who looks completely ordinary, they ask what makes his girlfriend so amazing. Rentaro enthusiastically begins listing one remarkable quality after another. He praises a girlfriend who can give overwhelmingly powerful massages, another who memorizes entire books, one with incredible beauty, another with exceptional intelligence, one who creates amazing medicines, another who possesses extraordinary strength, one who can eat endlessly, another who can accomplish almost anything with her eyes closed, and one who can even disappear from sight. The hosts conclude that his girlfriends sound like monsters, instantly provoking Rentaro, who passionately defends every one of them and demands that nobody insult the girls he treasures. The broadcast quickly falls apart before the opening sequence finally begins.
After the opening, the episode changes pace completely as Rentaro arrives at the home of his uncle, Hiro. He explains that he often visited this house when he was younger, but his uncle recently became busy and unexpectedly asked him to look after his daughter while he was away. Since Rentaro has never actually met her before, he wonders why he was chosen for the job.
When the front door opens, Rentaro is introduced to his cousin, Iin Chiyo, who has only recently entered middle school. Before they can properly greet each other, Chiyo immediately notices small details that seem out of place. She becomes visibly uncomfortable whenever something appears messy or untidy, including Rentaro's slightly untucked shirt. Unable to ignore it, she quickly fixes his clothing before repeatedly apologizing for acting without permission. Rentaro thanks her instead, realizing she simply cannot leave disorder alone.
Inside the house, Chiyo serves tea while working on her homework. She explains that she is the class representative and believes she must always set the best possible example for everyone around her. Rentaro is impressed by how hardworking and responsible she seems, although it quickly becomes obvious that she places enormous pressure on herself.
While Rentaro is taking a bath, the hot water suddenly turns freezing cold. Chiyo immediately checks the boiler, only to discover that the bathroom door has become stuck. Believing she has failed her responsibility as host, she becomes increasingly distressed. Instead of thinking about herself, she worries that Rentaro will become sick because she failed to look after him properly.
Determined to help, Chiyo rushes to him and tries to warm him with her own body. Rentaro is deeply moved by her kindness, especially because she is much smaller than him yet still desperately wants to help. He gently apologizes for causing her so much worry.
Rentaro calmly tells Chiyo that she does not need to shoulder every responsibility by herself. He points out that although everyone praises her for being dependable, she is still only a first-year middle school student. He believes she has been trying far too hard to live up to everyone's expectations instead of simply being herself.
Chiyo quietly admits that his words are completely accurate. She explains that people constantly praised her for fixing small problems and acting responsibly. Although she enjoyed hearing those compliments, they gradually turned into expectations that she felt obligated to meet every single day. Rentaro's understanding surprises her because they have only known each other for a short time.
As both of them struggle to process their feelings, the episode repeatedly reminds them that they are cousins. Before either of them can fully understand what is happening, Chiyo suddenly confesses that she loves Rentaro. Rentaro gently asks her to calm down, promising that he will sincerely listen to everything she wants to say.
At that moment, Uncle Hiro suddenly appears and proudly reveals that he secretly arranged nearly everything that happened during the visit. He admits that he scattered pellets near the entrance, disconnected the boiler, jammed the bathroom door, and even planned several other incidents because he wanted Rentaro and Chiyo to grow closer. He explains that he has always believed only the kindest boy he knows deserves his daughter.
Rentaro firmly refuses to accept a relationship created through pressure or manipulation. He tells Uncle Hiro that real love must never be forced by another person. According to him, genuine romance belongs only to the people involved, making it meaningful precisely because it comes from their own hearts.
Hearing those heartfelt words finally gives Chiyo the courage to express her true feelings. She explains that she did not fall in love because of her father's schemes. Instead, she fell for Rentaro because he understood the burden she had carried for years and spoke the words she had always wanted someone to say. Even knowing they are cousins, she honestly admits that her feelings are real and asks him to become her boyfriend.
The episode ends with Rentaro realizing that he, too, has been allowing unnecessary worries to control his decision. He answers that being cousins does not change the fact that he genuinely loves Chiyo, and he happily accepts her confession. Their successful confession is immediately celebrated with over-the-top excitement, while Uncle Hiro joyfully imagines a future filled with grandchildren, ending the episode on a loud and comedic note.
Episode Verdict
This episode perfectly balances absurd comedy with surprisingly heartfelt character development. The first half delivers nonstop laughs through the outrageous TV interview, while the second half slows down to explore Chiyo's struggles with responsibility and self-imposed expectations. Rentaro's sincere words give the emotional scenes real weight, making Chiyo's confession feel meaningful within the events shown in the episode. The combination of over-the-top humor, self-aware jokes, and genuine character moments makes this a memorable season opener that smoothly introduces Chiyo while keeping the series' unique comedic style intact.
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