The Misunderstanding Arc

**Unofficially Titled Arc**
**The Misunderstanding Arc'**s name is **conjectural** which means that no official designation has been assigned, and it is susceptible to change at any time.

## Arc Chronology

**The Misunderstanding Arc** is the second arc of *Loving Yamada at Lv999!*

Akane had seen Yamada and Ruri-chan being flirtatious in-game while no one was online, leading her to believe that the two were most likely dating. While she was trying to think of any possible explanations for the two's romantic moments with one another, she became depressed. Her misunderstandings lead her to realize as well that the Ruri-chan she assumed to be isn't the real Ruri-chan she believed...

## Arc Summary

Momo arranged a group date for Akane and introduced her to two men, one of whom was presumed to be her partner. However, Akane was too distracted by messages from Ruri-chan on her phone to engage in conversation with the men. Momo was disappointed with the outcome and questioned if Ruri-chan could be a middle-aged man. Akane denied this and believed Ruri-chan to be a high school girl after seeing someone dressed in cosplay similar to Ruri's character outfit.

Later, Akane returned home excited to play games rather than pursue romantic relationships. She logged into the guild and observed Yamada and Ruri reminiscing about their past experiences together. Akane had a passing thought that they might be a couple but joined them in looting anyway. As Yamada left, Akane had flashbacks of her past relationship with Takuma and noticed similarities between their situation and that of Ruri and Yamada's. Meanwhile, Ruri and Yamada exchanged private messages before saying goodbye for the night.

Akane spent the day preoccupied with the idea that Yamada and Ruri might be a couple. While walking outside her school, she bumped into a guy she had met on a previous group date arranged by Momo. He noticed her playing with her phone during class and revealed they were in the same lecture. As they walked to the bus station, Akane saw a girl who looked like Ruri's in-game character talking to Yamada.

Feeling confused, Akane went home and tried to sort out her thoughts. Ruri messaged her about an upcoming Forest of Savior-themed café opening and invited Akane along with other guild members, including Yamada whom they had run into earlier. Despite being hesitant due to suspicions about Yamada and Ruri's relationship status, Akane accepted the invitation hoping to find out more about their true feelings for each other.

Akane woke up and prepared to meet her guild members at the Forest of Savior-themed café. Momo expressed concern about Akane meeting new people after their last group date, but Akane felt better knowing that Yamada would also be there. Using her phone's map, she tried to find the café but got lost along the way.

While wandering around, she met a talkative guy who asked if she played the game and was going to the café. He talked about his favorite aspects of the game and asked for Akane's opinion. She admitted to being a newbie and mentioned how Yamada had criticized her in-game mistakes but their guild master helped her out.

As they approached the café, Akane saw Ruri waving at them from across the road with Yamada nearby talking to an elderly man. After greeting Yamada, she went over to who she thought was Ruri-chan but realized it was someone else who looked like Ruri's in-game character. The girl seemed confused about who Akane was until Eita introduced them all properly.

The Forest of Savior-themed café is a popular spot for players of the game. Eita and an old man named Takezo are excited about the café's decorations and menu, which are based on the game's dungeons. Akane, who is with them, asks a girl named Ruri-chan who they are. Ruri-chan corrects her and says that she doesn't know Akane. Yamada suggests that they introduce themselves before ordering anything.

Eita introduces himself as Princess Ruri in-game and Takezo as a strawberry farmer whose character is named Takezo. Runa Sasaki is introduced as Eita's younger sister, whom he based his in-game character on. Yamada is the only person Akane knows from the guild meeting.

Akane tells Yamada that she thought he was dating Ruri because they were flirtatious in-game, but Yamada explains that they're just friends from their hometown who occasionally play together when Eita needs help with the game. Akane appears relieved and says it's good to hear he doesn't have a girlfriend, which makes Runa wonder if Akane likes him.

During their guild meeting at the Forest of Savior-themed café, Runa asks Akane if she likes Yamada, which leaves Akane speechless. She accidentally drops her drink when she tries to look at Yamada, who is staring at her. Yamada advises her to seek staff assistance for the broken glass and then leaves the room claiming he has a phone call. Eita follows him out and questions why he lied about the call. Yamada explains that he felt compelled to leave after sensing Akane's glares at him.

Takezo tries to calm down Akane while Runa continues to stare at her with agitation. After their meeting ends, they all decide to leave the café. Runa expresses her dislike for having Akane in their guild and says she would do anything to chase her out, leaving Takezo confused by her words.

Akane and Yamada were on the same train heading home. Akane tried to talk to Yamada, but he seemed uninterested. She noticed women staring at her and collided with Yamada when the train stopped suddenly. He offered to switch seats, and she realized the women were looking at him, not her. They went to a convenience store where Akane asked personal questions about his life, but he misunderstood them.

She's worried about his eating habits and left him in a park while she cooked curry for them both. Runa called Akane apologizing for her behavior earlier and invited her out again, which made Yamada smile when he heard it because he had a tutoring job with Runa on that same day.

Yamada received a call from Eita asking if he would still tutor his sister, Runa. Yamada agreed, but was confused since he knew Runa had plans to meet with Akane. When Akane arrived at the meeting spot, she found a strange man who mistook her for someone else and made her uncomfortable with his strange behavior.

Meanwhile, Yamada arrived at Eita's house for the tutoring session but was puzzled as to why he was there instead of meeting with Akane as promised. While in the restroom trying to figure out what to do, the strange man knocked on the door and tried to force his way in. Eventually, Runa admitted that she had set up a meeting between Akane and a fan of her brother's game character. This prompted Yamada to postpone tutoring and go help Akane who was in danger.

Eita discovered that Runa had used his account to invite the stranger who made Akane uncomfortable. Takezo arrived and was worried about Akane, prompting them to go to the meeting location with Runa, who didn't want to apologize and was jealous of Akane's attention from guild members. When they found Akane with the stranger, Takezo confronted him while Eita checked on Akane's well-being. Yamada noticed a bandage on her leg and apologized for not telling her about his tutoring session with Runa. As they were all gathered in a nearby area, Akane noticed Runa running away looking glum.

Akane tried to talk to Runa who's about to leave but before she could leave, she tripped and fell in front of Yamada. Runa came back to check on her, but Eita interrupted and said she would get a lecture. Yamada couldn't help Akane because Runa had done something dangerous. When the guys left, Akane started talking to Runa and offered to go hunting with her another time.

This surprised Runa because she expected Akane to be mad at her for making her want to leave the guild after meeting a strange man. However, Akane decided not to lecture Runa and instead wanted to be her friend. Meanwhile, Yamada, Eita, and Takezo watched as Akane comforted a crying Runa from afar.

## Chapters

* **Chapter 7 "Are those two a couple?"** (二人ってもしかして, *Futaritte Moshikashite*)
* **Chapter 8 "I wanna meet up in person ♡"** (オフ会したいなぁ♡)
* **Chapter 9 "You're Ruri-chan, right!?"** (瑠璃姫ちゃんだよね!?, *Ruri Hime-chanda yo ne!?*)}}
* **Chapter 10 "Do you like Yamada-san?"** (山田さんのこと好きなんですか?, *Yamada-san no koto sukina ndesu ka?*)
* **Chapter 11 "Why now?"** (なんで今更, *Nan'de Imasara*)
* **Chapter 12 "Wait here for ten minutes!"** (10分ここで待ってて!, *Juppun' Kokode Mattete!*)
* **Chapter 13 "I don't have any plans"** (予定なんてないよ, *Yotēnan'te Naiyo*)
* **Chapter 14 "Mind telling me about it in more detail?"** (詳しく聞かせて貰おうか, *Kuwashiku Kikasetemoraōka*)
* **Chapter 15 "Did you get hurt?"** (怪我したの?, *Kegashita No?*)

## Episodes

* **Level 3 “I wanna have an offline meeting ♡”** (オフ会したいなぁ♡, *Ofu Kaishitainā♡*)
* **Level 4 “Are you in love with Yamada?”** (山田さんのこと好きなんですか？, *Yamada-san no koto suki nan esu ka?*)
* **Level 5 “How about you give us an explanation”** (詳しく聞かせてもらおうか, *Kuwashiku Kikasetemoraōka*)

## Characters Introduced

**Akito Yamada**
**Akane Kinoshita**
**Momoko Maeda**
**Eita Sasaki**
**Runa Sasaki**
**Takezo Kamota**
**Ruri's Fan**
**Mom Sasaki**