Ep. 1: Tatsuhiro Satou confronts his isolation and the N.H.K. conspiracy theory
Aired on July 10, 2006
Tatsuhiro Satou's background as a hikikomori is detailed, revealing how his anxieties fuel his belief in the N.H.K. conspiracy. He thinks this group manipulates media to create shut-ins. Daily life is disrupted by the music of an unknown otaku in the adjacent apartment. His isolation shifts when he encounters Misaki Nakahara, a mysterious girl who asserts she can cure his hikikomori condition. This meeting marks a pivotal moment in his struggle against social withdrawal and his paranoid worldview regarding the organization he blames for his situation.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Tatsuhiro Satou confronts his isolation and the N.H.K. conspiracy theory
- Ep. 2 · Misaki Persuades Tatsuhiro to Sign a Contract Regarding His Lifestyle
- Ep. 3 · Kaoru introduces Tatsuhiro to eroge, leading to neglected game development
- Ep. 4 · Tatsuhiro and Kaoru visit Akihabara, where they spend money on merchandise and meet Hitomi Kashiwa.
- Ep. 5 · Tatsuhiro admits his condition and begins counseling with Misaki