Ep. 7: Tatsuhiro creates a fake company and Misaki becomes his girlfriend
Aired on August 21, 2006
After a severe panic attack, Tatsuhiro remains isolated in his apartment, relying on Kaoru to purchase groceries under the pretense of a summer flu. His situation worsens when his mother calls to announce an upcoming visit and discuss his future plans. Fearing her judgment, Tatsuhiro lies about having a stable job and a fiancée. To maintain this deception, he enlists Kaoru’s assistance in establishing a fictitious video game development firm. The scheme becomes more complicated when Misaki steps forward to assume the role of his girlfriend, deepening the web of falsehoods he has constructed to avoid confronting his reality.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 6 · Tatsuhiro visits Kaoru's school to investigate his rumored girlfriend
- Ep. 7 · Tatsuhiro creates a fake company and Misaki becomes his girlfriend
- Ep. 8 · Tatsuhiro and Misaki navigate a fabricated relationship scheme orchestrated by his mother.
- Ep. 9 · Kaoru faces rejection while Tatsuhiro struggles with feelings before NatsuComi and a fireworks date.
- Ep. 10 · Yamazaki doubts Nanako's explanation while Tatsuhiro and Kaoru investigate Misaki's true intentions.
- Ep. 11 · Hitomi joins an online group while Tatsuhiro prepares for NatsuComi with Kaoru.