Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru

Akane's heartbreak leads to an unexpected meeting with a gamer she met online

Akane is dumped by her boyfriend in favor of a girl he met in an online game. Seeking comfort, she vents her frustration to a male player within the same virtual world. This conversation leads to a chance encounter where she meets him in real life, marking a significant shift in her personal circumstances following the breakup.

The boss is about to spawn, so...

A desire to meet in person without using the internet

Is the character Yamada the object of romantic affection?

Akane Faces an Unexpected Café Encounter with a Stranger

Akane desires to befriend her guild members but senses distance from Runa, Eita’s younger sister. Runa invites Akane to a café, causing Akane to feel ecstatic about the prospect. However, the meeting turns out to be a prank. Instead of Runa, Akane encounters a man who is a complete stranger and a self-proclaimed fan of Rurihime. Akane retreats to the restroom to compose herself amidst the awkward situation. Meanwhile, Yamada visits the Sasaki household to tutor Runa. He observes Runa’s strange behavior and eventually discovers the details of the prank she played on Akane. This sequence of events highlights the misunderstanding between the characters and the unexpected nature of the café meeting.

Akane’s Laptop Explodes After Intense FOS Gaming Session with Yamada

Guild members led by Yamada resolve the trouble caused by Runa’s prank. Akane accepts Runa’s apology, and the latter visits her home often due to her strong affection. The pair develops a close friendship, prompting Akane to spend significant time playing the resource-intensive online game FOS. Through these sessions, she finally befriends Yamada within the game environment. However, the heavy strain of running the demanding software on her laptop leads to a catastrophic failure. The device suddenly explodes, ending the gaming session abruptly and leaving the characters to deal with the aftermath of the hardware destruction.

Yamada visits Akane to fix her laptop but is distracted by her nap

Yamada goes to Akane’s apartment to help repair her laptop. Due to a past experience, he has been trying to get too close to women. However, he cannot take his eyes off Akane while she takes an afternoon nap. He unthinkingly reaches out to touch her hair but stops when the doorbell rings. Upon checking the front door, Yamada finds Akane’s ex-boyfriend, Takuma, standing there. Takuma is shocked to see Yamada coming out of Akane’s room and explains his reason for the visit.

Akane and Yamada Wander the Higashinari Festival Amidst Runa’s Exam Stress

Akane joins her guild members at Yamada’s high school for the Higashinari Festival. While Eita and Mr. Kamota visit a student-run maid café, Runa suffers severe stomach pain due to pressure regarding next year’s entrance exams. She rushes to the restroom, prompting a concerned Akane to wait outside. Yamada soon appears, and the two spend time shopping around the school grounds. Their presence together causes a commotion among the surrounding students, who react with noise and disturbance to the sight of Yamada walking alongside a woman.

Akane and Yamada Grow Closer Amidst Guild Crisis and New Member Arrival

Following their school festival confession, Akane and Yamada’s bond strengthens, yet Akane struggles with conflicting emotions and hesitation regarding her feelings. While she processes this internal turmoil, the FOS guild faces a significant change. Yamada introduces a new female member to the group, revealing that the recruit is also his classmate. This unexpected development disrupts the guild's dynamic and adds complexity to Akane's already confused state of mind as she navigates her relationship with Yamada and the evolving group structure.

The protagonist anticipates experiencing emotional pain in the future

Akane and Tsubaki struggle against a boss with solid defense, leading to a long call with Yamada.

After recovering from her cold due to Yamada’s care, Akane logs into FOS and meets the new guild member Tsubaki in her avatar form. The pair immediately attempt a boss battle but are defeated by the enemy's incredibly solid defense, failing to beat the time limit. Despite the loss, the shared experience strengthens the bond between Akane and Tsubaki. Following the game session, Akane contacts Yamada to seek strategic advice for defeating the boss. This consultation results in an unexpectedly lengthy phone conversation. Upon ending the call, Akane discovers renewed determination within herself to overcome future challenges.

The protagonist expresses romantic feelings for another character in this narrative segment.

The events that unfold upon waking up in the morning