FAMILY PHONE SERVICE
Family for Hire
Phone Stand-In Service
We make the call on your family's behalf. Proxy calls as parent, spouse, or sibling -- delivered in a natural tone with no awkwardness.
Get a Free QuoteWhat Is the Family Phone Stand-In Service?
The Family Phone Stand-In Service provides experienced staff who make phone calls on your behalf as a parent, spouse, or sibling to workplaces, schools, hospitals, government offices, and more. They speak in a natural tone as a family member, conveying your message without raising suspicion.
A parent too busy to call the school, needing someone to call the workplace as a mother to report an absence, needing a father figure to call a son's employer -- there are many situations where a proxy family call is needed. Family Romance handles it all with strict confidentiality.
We thoroughly pre-plan the call content and achieve natural conversation with the other party. Veteran staff who can respond flexibly to unexpected questions handle each call. Call content and results are reported to you after completion.
Professional
Family Phone Stand-In Service
Natural-Sounding Family Role Calls
We make calls in a natural tone as your specified family member -- father, mother, spouse, or sibling. Age, gender, and speech style are matched to your preferences.
Covers a Wide Range of Scenarios
From workplace absence calls and school calls to hospital inquiries, apology calls, and various confirmation calls -- we cover every scenario where a family member's phone call is needed.
Post-Call Report for Peace of Mind
We provide a detailed report of the call content and results after completion. While we do not record calls, we accurately convey the other party's response and confirmed items, and advise on next steps.
Do You Have These Concerns?
Our family phone stand-in service resolves phone-related concerns.
Need a Mother to Call in Sick to Work
You want to call in sick but fear suspicion if you call yourself. You need a mother to naturally say "My son is feeling unwell" for the absence call.
Need to Call School as a Parent
You need to call the school as a parent but can't handle it yourself due to circumstances. You need someone to convey the message naturally as a parent.
Need a Family Member to Make an Apology Call
You need to make an apology call as a family member but can't express yourself well. You want a sincere, polite call made on your behalf.
Need a Parent to Call the Employer
You need a father to call your child's employer but can't handle it due to circumstances. You want the message conveyed in a natural father's tone.
Need to Inquire at Hospital as Family
You need to inquire at a hospital as a family member but find it difficult to call directly. You want someone to naturally convey questions and get answers as family.
Need a Spouse to Make a Confirmation Call
There's a situation requiring a phone confirmation as a spouse. You want the matter handled in a natural spouse's tone.
Family Phone Stand-In Case Studies
Here are real examples of our family phone stand-in service in action.
Mother role absence call to workplace
Unable to go to work with the flu, but calling himself might raise suspicion. A female staff member acting as his mother naturally made the absence call: "My son has a high fever and can't move..." She appropriately handled the boss's questions: "He visited the doctor yesterday and was told to rest for about 3 days."
Father role call to child's school
She needed to call her child's school as a father but didn't want the school to know she was a single mother. A calm male staff member in his 50s naturally conveyed the message as a father: "I'm calling about my daughter." The conversation with the teacher proceeded smoothly.
Wife role apology call to neighbor
His child broke a neighbor's flower bed while playing, but after divorce there was no one to call as the mother. A female staff member as his wife politely made the apology call: "I'm terribly sorry for the trouble my child caused."
Mother role call to part-time job
She wanted to quit her part-time job suddenly but found it hard to say herself. She requested a mother to naturally convey: "Due to family circumstances, it's become difficult to continue." A female staff member in her 40s called the store manager as the mother and politely explained the situation.
Recent Cases
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Use Cases
Workplace Absence & Other Phone Stand-Ins
Do you face these challenges?
You want to call in sick but fear suspicion. You need a mother or father to make a natural absence call. You want a family member to handle a resignation call.
Family Romance's Family Phone Stand-In Service
We handle workplace absence calls as mother, father, or spouse. "My son is feeling unwell" or "My daughter has a sudden fever" -- spoken naturally in a worried family member's tone. We respond flexibly to the boss's questions. Resignation calls and other reports are also available.
Parent Phone Stand-In for Schools & Kindergartens
Do you face these challenges?
You need to call the school as a parent but can't. You want a parent to naturally phone in your child's absence or inquire about events.
Family Romance's Family Phone Stand-In Service
We handle school and kindergarten calls as father or mother. Absence notifications, event inquiries, and communication with the homeroom teacher -- all handled naturally as a parent. We appropriately answer teachers' questions.
Apology & Reconciliation Phone Stand-Ins
Do you face these challenges?
You need to make an apology call as a family member but can't express yourself well. You want a polite apology call made to neighbors or acquaintances.
Family Romance's Family Phone Stand-In Service
We handle apology calls as parent or spouse. With polite tone and sincere apology, we support relationship repair. We calmly handle unexpected reactions, aiming for amicable resolution.
Hospital & Facility Inquiries as Family
Do you face these challenges?
You need to inquire at a hospital as family but find it hard to call directly. You want a natural family phone call to confirm matters with various facilities.
Family Romance's Family Phone Stand-In Service
We handle inquiries to hospitals, welfare facilities, and various services as a family member. "I'd like to confirm about my family member's..." -- conveyed naturally, with confirmed items and answers reported accurately to you.
Why Choose Family Romance
Experienced Staff Make Natural Calls
Experienced staff handle family phone calls. They convey messages in the natural tone of a father, mother, spouse, or sibling without raising any suspicion.
Covers Every Scenario from Workplace to School
We cover every scenario where a family phone call is needed -- workplace absence calls, school parent calls, hospital inquiries, and apology calls.
Detailed Post-Call Reporting
We provide detailed reports of call content, the other party's response, and confirmed items after each call. We also advise on next steps so you can proceed with confidence.
Transparent Pricing from ¥10,000 per Call
Clear pricing from ¥10,000 per call. Includes pre-call briefing, the call itself, and post-call report. No hidden fees.
Start with a Free Consultation
If you need a family phone stand-in, feel free to consult us via email, phone, or LINE.
Pricing Plans
Per staff | Extension ¥0/30min
Option Price List
| Option | Unit Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Gender preference | ¥0 | / person |
| Age preference | ¥0 | / person |
| Voice tone preference | ¥0 | / person |
| Extension (per 30 min) | ¥0 | / person |
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* Please contact us for an official quote.
How It Works
First-time users can feel at ease. Our dedicated staff will support you confidentially from inquiry to service day.
Consultation
Contact us via email, phone, or LINE
Plan Proposal
We propose the best plan and provide a quote
Staff Selection
Photo confirmation available We select the best match
Contract
Payment after confirmation No hidden fees
Service Day
Our professional staff delivers flawless service
Client Testimonials
“I requested a father-role phone call. The voice tone and speaking style were natural, and the recipient didn't suspect anything. It was a short call, but they thoroughly confirmed the talking points beforehand, so I could leave it to them with confidence.”
“I requested a mother-role phone call. The gentle speaking style felt like talking to a real mother. I was grateful they could accommodate my last-minute request.”
“I've used this several times. It's nice that it's phone-only, making it easy to request. I feel secure knowing they handle it carefully every time.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the recipient realize it's a stand-in?
Rest assured. We thoroughly brief on call content, recipient information, and anticipated questions, then call in a natural family tone. Veteran staff with flexible adaptability handle each call -- zero detection reports.
Can you handle urgent calls?
We can respond quickly depending on staff availability. For urgent cases, calling us directly is fastest. We conduct a brief pre-call meeting and execute the phone stand-in promptly.
Will you report the call content?
Yes, we provide detailed reports of call content, the other party's response, and confirmed items after each call. We also advise on next steps.
Can you handle return calls?
Yes, we can handle return calls from the other party. Please let us know if a callback is likely. No additional charges during standby.
Can you handle any family role phone call?
Yes, we handle phone calls as any family role -- father, mother, spouse (husband/wife), siblings, grandparents, and more. Gender, age, and voice tone preferences are free.
Nationwide Coverage
We have registered staff in all 47 prefectures. We can arrange local staff anywhere in Japan.
47
Prefectures Covered
5,000+
Registered Staff
Kanto Area
Tokyo / Kanagawa / Chiba / Saitama / Ibaraki / Tochigi / Gunma
Kansai Area
Osaka / Kyoto / Hyogo / Nara / Shiga / Wakayama
Chubu Area
Aichi / Shizuoka / Gifu / Mie / Nagano / Niigata / Toyama / Ishikawa / Fukui
Kyushu & Okinawa Area
Fukuoka / Saga / Nagasaki / Kumamoto / Oita / Miyazaki / Kagoshima / Okinawa
Hokkaido & Tohoku Area
Hokkaido / Aomori / Iwate / Miyagi / Akita / Yamagata / Fukushima
Chugoku & Shikoku Area
Hiroshima / Okayama / Yamaguchi / Tottori / Shimane / Kagawa / Tokushima / Ehime / Kochi
Media Coverage
We have been featured in numerous TV shows, films, books, and international media.
FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC
ヴェルナー・ヘルツォーク監督作品。カンヌ国際映画祭公式上映。代表・石井裕一が本人役で出演。
レンタル×ファミリー
石井裕一の著書を原作とした劇場映画。2023年全国公開。家族代行の実態を描いた話題作。
人間レンタル屋
代表・石井裕一の著書（鉄人社刊）。
NHK
NHK総合・Eテレなど複数の番組で特集。代行サービスの社会的意義が紹介されました。
日本テレビ
情報番組やバラエティ番組で多数取り上げられています。
TBS
報道番組やドキュメンタリーで取材。代行サービスの社会的意義を深掘り。
テレビ朝日
ワイドショーや情報番組で特集。代行の実態に密着した企画が話題に。
BBC / CNN
BBC、CNN、ロイターなど海外主要メディアでも報道。日本独自の代行文化として世界的に注目。
FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC
ヴェルナー・ヘルツォーク監督作品。カンヌ国際映画祭公式上映。代表・石井裕一が本人役で出演。
レンタル×ファミリー
石井裕一の著書を原作とした劇場映画。2023年全国公開。家族代行の実態を描いた話題作。
人間レンタル屋
代表・石井裕一の著書（鉄人社刊）。
NHK
NHK総合・Eテレなど複数の番組で特集。代行サービスの社会的意義が紹介されました。
日本テレビ
情報番組やバラエティ番組で多数取り上げられています。
TBS
報道番組やドキュメンタリーで取材。代行サービスの社会的意義を深掘り。
テレビ朝日
ワイドショーや情報番組で特集。代行の実態に密着した企画が話題に。
BBC / CNN
BBC、CNN、ロイターなど海外主要メディアでも報道。日本独自の代行文化として世界的に注目。
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Important Notes
- 1This service is intended for proxy phone calls as a family member.
- 2Phone stand-ins for illegal activities or purposes contrary to public order and morals are declined.
- 3Calls are not recorded. Content is reported verbally or via text.
- 4Results may differ from expectations depending on the recipient's response.
- 5Each call fee includes pre-call briefing, the call itself, and post-call report.
- 6Clothing preferences are accepted free of charge. However, since outfits are staff's personal belongings, some requests may not be fulfillable.
Free Consultation & Quote
Consultations are completely free and strictly confidential.
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