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Get a peek into the life of a Rental Person Who Does Nothing. For starters this isn't a novel but a memoir of Shoji Morimoto — it's also not your typical autobiography either. Instead, he responds to questions from an anonymous interviewer, delving into his professional persona as well as his personal life.

His unique service involves hanging out with clients, mainly listening to them rather than engaging in conversation.You get a glimpse into the requests Morimoto receives and accepts from his clients, through his X account which range from mundane to peculiar. For instance, one client simply wants Morimoto to tell them their pet is cute, while another seeks solace in sharing a hamburger after losing their job multiple times.

He also shares anecdotes about his family and his own struggles with employment and societal pressures in Japan. Morimoto’s resistance to what he calls “BS jobs” aligns with his desire for people to lead stress-free lives, without the pressure of constant reciprocity and societal expectations. Despite not actively doing anything, Morimoto quickly gained attention from media outlets worldwide, inspiring a TV series.

You can get your copy of Morimoto’s memoir from Amazon.

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