Many people struggle when it comes to networking with others. And depending on culture, networking can turn into such a pretentious activity that just tires us out. Almost like an egg decorated in grandeur, but is truthfully empty and hollow on the inside.

There are also some who are just honestly lonely. With the lockdown and social distancing, it has gotten especially harder for many to find a chance to hit it up with a friend. Whichever kind is your situation, Shoji Morimoto is willing to be that friend that doesn't kick up a fuss over small things or judge you for your appearance. In fact, he won't do much and will simply exist as your silent and understanding companion.

The 38-year-old shared he'd also been dubbed the "do-nothing" guy by his friends and family.

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The nickname came because he's always been the guy that stands in the back instead of taking the spotlight. Although he's currently quite popular thanks to his peculiar service.

It was in 2018 when he was stumbling while looking for a job in the tight competitive workforce of Japan. Out of a whim, the man started a Twitter account called "Do Nothing Rent-a-Man" (レンタルなんもしない人).

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He spoke to CBS News, "I lend myself out to do nothing, which means I don't make any special effort. I don't initiate conversation. I reply to chitchat, but that's it."

The married man schedules up to three appointments a day with a basic fare of 10,000 yen per meeting. His clients often make requests such as asking his opinions on their business proposal, making small talks, or not at all.

But he doesn't accept just any: among the bizarre requests he's received, the man had refused to help clean houses, "be a friend," do laundry, make scintillating banter, visit a haunted house, and pose nude

But he's accepted a commission to accompany a musician during a cold winter day and accompany severely self-conscious people to the shops and restaurants.

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"Critics say, 'Get a job!', But I don't feel the need to answer to anyone. They're entitled to their opinions."

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One of the saddest requests was probably when accompanied by a lonely soul to share their birthday cake.

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They're not all lonely souls, though. Some of his clients just felt awkward going somewhere without a friend, like when they find an interesting spot and "they want someone to share their impressions with."

He enjoys his work a lot. Morimoto shared, "What's amazing is the huge variety of personalities, circumstances, and situations. That's striking to me almost every day."

Morimoto shared that he once shared a home-cooked meal with a client who told him he'd been sent to the reformatory for being involved in a robbery that involved the murder of a woman. And it was his own mother that grew him into the criminal he was. Yet, years later, he still missed his mother.

One of her regular female clients shared why she loves this service, "Japanese women tend to worry about what others think, and about not burdening others. It's exhausting. So being freed of this obsessing is valuable."

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As jarring as this sounds, rent-a-boyfriend or escort is not unheard of. But "do-nothing" is a rather refreshing uniqueness on top of the relatively affordable price range. In fact, Morimoto started off meeting his clients and was willing only to get paid with lunch.

His Twitter account with over 238k followers is now filled with pictures of his appointments where he talks about how he spent his day with his clients.

People are concerned about the fact that many people rely on the service instead of going out with an actual friend.

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