is a Japanese

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series written by Makiko Nagaoka and illustrated by Magako. The series began publication under

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imprint in September 2020. A

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adaptation by Noyama Carpaccio began serialization in

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's ''

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'' web service in February 2022. An

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television series adaptation produced by

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is set to premiere in 2023.

Premise

As a punishment for losing a game, Ryūto Kashima, a gloomy high school boy, is forced to confess to Runa Shirakawa, a girl who is at the top of the school caste and is admired by everyone. They end up going out simply because Runa is currently "available". Furthermore, Runa later brings Ryūto, whom she has just started dating, to her room as a matter of course. Both of them are different in just about everything, friends to hang out with or ways to enjoy themselves. Nevertheless, they are surprised by their differences everyday, accepting it, and gradually connect with each other.

Characters

; : :An ordinary second-year high school boy. He is a gloomy person, does not have many friends, and his only hobby is watching

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on the Internet. As a punishment for losing a game, he confesses to Runa Shirakawa, a girl who is admired by everyone and whom he never talks to. She accepts his confession and they end up going out together. ; : :A ''

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'' who is at the top of the school caste and is considered to be the most beautiful girl in her grade. She is bright, cheerful, can approach anyone without hesitation, and has dated many boys before. After Ryūto confesses to her, she accepts his confession and starts going out with him. Even though she has experience in dating, she still worries that their relationship might not last long. ; :Ryūto's first crush and Runa's fraternal twin sister, but they live separately due to certain circumstances. She transfers to their school and later becomes interested in Ryūto.

Media

Light novels

Written by Makiko Nagaoka with illustrations by Magako, the series began publication under

imprint on September 19, 2020. A promotional video was released on

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's official

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channel on July 15, 2021 to promote the series, featuring

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as Runa Shirakawa. Six volumes have been published as of March 2023.

Manga

adaptation illustrated by Noyama Carpaccio began serialization in

's ''

'' web service on February 23, 2022. As of April 2022, three ''

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'' volumes have been released.

Anime

On September 9, 2022, an

television series adaptation was announced. The anime is produced by

and directed by Hideaki Ōba, with Hiroko Fukuda overseeing series' scripts, Yosuke Itō designing the characters, and Kei Haneoka composing the music. It is set to premiere in 2023.

References

External links

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