Although this release has been out for a while, since there’s no new release information today and it’s quite an interesting one, let’s dive in and take a look:
The film stars Sayaka Nakamura in “For Certain Reasons, My Pale-Skinned, Busty Childhood Friend Practically Lives in My Room, and in Exchange, I Get to Treat Her Like a Personal Toy” (EBWH-134). It’s a short story with a simple setup and a little location variety. In this story, Sayaka is the childhood friend of the male lead, Arito, although they’re not particularly close. One day, she bumps into him after school and asks:
“My parents are driving me crazy. I heard yours work late every day. Mind if I come over after school to hang out?”
So far, this seems reasonable. But here’s the twist: maybe out of worry that he might refuse, she says, “If you let me, I’ll let you do whatever you want~.”
And what happens next? Do they become inseparable, spending their afternoons passionately together?
Not exactly. The twist that makes this release so interesting is Sayaka Nakamura’s extremely subdued reactions. After debuting under the name Mizua Yamazaki before transitioning to Sayaka Nakamura, she’s already known for her delicate, almost silent responses. Arito eagerly takes her up on the offer, and soon they’re in bed. But Sayaka’s response?
She’s on her phone, with virtually no reaction to what’s happening.
Seriously, although she gained a reputation as Mizua Yamazaki for her low-key reactions, this film takes it up a notch, featuring her not only on her phone but practically unbothered while Arito is busy. In another memorable scene, Sayaka actually falls asleep mid-act, and even while she’s asleep, Arito sneaks back for another round. And, you guessed it—she mostly just sleeps soundly, seeming even more relaxed than some actresses in “sleeping” roleplays.
The production team was clearly aware of her tendencies, as they crafted this script around a “whatever you do, I don’t mind” attitude. If the whole film were like this, it might feel repetitive, but they saved a bit of a climax for the end. In the final scene, Arito isn’t feeling well and misses school, so Sayaka, dressed in her school uniform with a swimsuit underneath, goes to his house to “warm him up.” In this more intimate setting, she shows a bit more warmth, and while her reactions are still mild, she adds a few smiles and soft sounds—small gestures, but enough to make a big impact given her reserved style.
This unique piece might just be Sayaka Nakamura’s last performance. After September, she hasn’t appeared in any new releases, and with the lineup for November now out, there’s still no sign of her return.
Her cool demeanor throughout the film left me curious to see just how quiet she could get. But sadly, after changing her name and only releasing three works as Sayaka Nakamura, her journey may be over. It’s a bit of a shame.
Title: For Certain Reasons, My Pale-Skinned, Busty Childhood Friend Practically Lives in My Room, and in Exchange, I Get to Treat Her Like a Personal Toy
Code: EBWH-134
Release Date: August 20, 2024
Actress: Sayaka Nakamura
Height / Cup Size: 164 cm / F Cup