Papyres Co., Ltd. (TSE Standard 3641, Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yasuko Matsui) announces that exclusive advance distribution of the Renta Comics title 'Aoi-kun Wants to Affirm His Muscular Girlfriend' will begin on July 18, 2026 (Saturday).

The multi-device compatible e-book rental site "Renta!" (https://renta.papy.co.jp/) will begin exclusive advance distribution of the Renta Comics title 'Aoi-kun Wants to Affirm His Muscular Girlfriend' starting July 18, 2026 (Saturday).

This work was a hot topic, nominated for the Renta! Grand Prize 2025, and with this transfer, the long-awaited sequel will start!

At the start of distribution, episodes 1-15 and volumes 1-3 will be released all at once. After that, new episodes will be updated every third Saturday of the month.

The content of episodes 1-14 and volumes 1-3 will be almost identical to the Square Enix version, but the collected volumes will be distributed as a revised edition with an additional 4 pages of new manga exclusive to Renta! for each volume. The sequel will begin from episode 15.

In conjunction with the exclusive advance distribution, a campaign offering up to 9 free episodes will be held until August 1, 2026 (Saturday). Additionally, purchasers of episode 15 of 'Aoi-kun Wants to Affirm His Muscular Girlfriend' will receive a 50% OFF coupon that can be used for the next scheduled episode, episode 16!

Furthermore, to commemorate the release of 'Aoi-kun', a Renta! Original Recommended Shojo Manga campaign will also be held.

Two polar opposites meet, affirm each other, and affirm "themselves"—enjoy the "revived serialization" of this talked-about work on Renta! during this opportunity!

Work Information

'Aoi-kun Wants to Affirm His Muscular Girlfriend'

Author: Tsubaki Uchino

Publisher: Renta Comics

Distribution Start Date: July 18 (Saturday)

Initial Distribution Episodes: 15

*Up to 9 episodes free until August 1, 2026 (Saturday)

https://renta.papy.co.jp/renta/sc/frm/item/447483

Synopsis:

Aoi (20) helps his grandmother's flower shop while aspiring to be a stylist.

His worry is his height, under 160 cm, and his overly cute appearance, which makes him easily underestimated.

He harbors a secret inferiority complex towards "overwhelmingly strong" figures like wrestlers seen on TV.

One day, at his grandmother's request, he agrees to style a part-time female employee at the flower shop for her matchmaking!

This woman is none other than Pearl (22), a former wrestler who was once expected to win a gold medal.

Despite her tall stature and well-trained body, she somehow feels self-conscious about her physique.

Aoi initially feels irritated by Pearl, who has opposite worries, but soon finds himself drawn to her straightforward and pure kindness...

Through styling, he wants to affirm her large muscles, which she is ashamed of, as "attractive"!

But does this mean he has to help the girl he's interested in with her "matchmaking"!?

A story of two polar opposites who, by acknowledging each other, come to "affirm" themselves.

The Renta! Grand Prize nominated work 'Aoi-kun Wants to Affirm His Muscular Girlfriend' resumes serialization on Renta!

Work Page Here

https://renta.papy.co.jp/renta/sc/frm/item/447483

Message from Author Tsubaki Uchino Released!

To commemorate the resumption of serialization, a message from the author, Tsubaki Uchino, has also arrived!

【Tsubaki Uchino Comment】

Hello everyone, I am the author, Tsubaki Uchino. Thank you to all the readers who have read my previous works and for your many requests to "read the continuation"! I apologize for making you wait! I am very happy to be able to draw the continuation like this.

This work has 3 volumes published so far, out of an estimated total of 5 volumes, and we will be sequentially delivering the continuation of the story. I intend to reach the end this time, so please continue to support and cheer me on!!

Also, volumes 1-3 will be released on the same day as the serialization begins as a revised edition, but the Renta! special edition will include new bonus manga for all three volumes. I believe the content will satisfy those who love Aoi-kun and Pearl-chan, so please read it!

Thank you for your continued support of the two of them.

Campaign Overview

To commemorate the start of distribution on Renta!, a limited-time campaign will be held. This is a chance to read target works at a great price, such as free rentals!

For details on the campaign, please check the special feature page below.

*The special feature page will be available from July 18, 2026 (Saturday).

'"Aoi-kun" Release Commemoration! Original Shojo Manga Campaign'

Campaign Period: July 18, 2026 (Saturday) - August 1, 2026 (Saturday)

https://renta.papy.co.jp/renta/sc/frm/page/topics/c_73103_20260718.htm

Papyres Co., Ltd. will continue to strive to improve its services to become an e-book site that satisfies a wider range of users.

About the Multi-Device Compatible E-book Rental Site "Renta!"

URL: https://renta.papy.co.jp/

"Renta!" opened in 2007 as a service that allows anyone to easily and affordably view e-books.

To date, it has been used by a large number of users, and in 2026, the membership exceeded 11 million.

In addition to numerous e-books, novels, practical books, and next-generation content such as Tatekomi and Anikomi, we are also continuously adding videos such as short dramas and anime that are popular on social media, allowing users to enjoy them anytime, anywhere, easily, and on their favorite devices. *1

We adopt a "rental" system with a 48-hour viewing period, enabling affordable book viewing. In addition to rentals, "purchases" are also possible, catering to different needs such as "wanting to read a little easily" and "wanting to read repeatedly any number of times."

Furthermore, Renta! stores book data and user usage status on the cloud provided by Papyres Co., Ltd. This allows users to switch viewing devices according to their usage scenario, and to continue enjoying their works on different devices even if their mobile device is lost, broken, or replaced.

*1 Viewing periods and pricing vary depending on individual content. Please understand this in advance.

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Papyres Co., Ltd.

Representative: Representative Director Yasuko Matsui

Capital: 414,460,000 yen

Established: March 31, 1995

Location: Kioicho Building, 3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094

TEL: 03-6272-9533 (Main)

FAX: 03-6272-9563

URL: https://papy.co.jp/corp_site/

Business Content: E-book sales

【Inquiries Regarding This Matter】

Company Name: Papyres Co., Ltd.

Contact: Public Relations Department

TEL: 03-6272-9533

FAX: 03-6272-9563

Email: press@papy.co.jp

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