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Volume 3/Side Story

* Part 1
* Part 2

**A Certain Midnight Incident** (ある真夜中の出来事, *Aru Mayonaka no Dekigoto*) and **An Incident That Occurred One Night** (ある夜の出来事, *Aru Yoru no Dekigoto*) are side stories for Volume 3 of the manga series, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. This side story is divided into two parts; the first part comprising of a single page, and the second part comprising of eight pages, making a total of nine pages. These side stories depict the events that took place when Yamada took care of Akane, who fell ill and collapsed in front of her apartment complex while trying to purchase medicine.

## Plot

### Part 1

While Akane was bedridden due to her severe fever, she inquired of Yamada, who was sitting on the floor beside her, about why he opted for an Afro Noh mask appearance for his in-game character. Yamada explained that he found it both easy to use and recognizable, in addition to its distinctive large head. Although it may not be conventionally considered as "cool", he believed it was unique and funky. However, Akane did not fully comprehend Yamada's reasoning.

### Part 2

At 2 AM in the morning, Akane and Yamada found themselves still awake in her room, with only the two of them present. Akane was monitoring her temperature, hoping for a decrease, and consumed some yogurt that Yamada had purchased. Out of the blue, she began to weep for an unknown reason, causing Yamada to inquire whether it was due to the deliciousness of the yogurt. Despite feeling somewhat awkward, Akane found Yamada to be caring, which generated a sense of comfort and security, causing her to hallucinate seeing angel's wings on him. However, she worried that Yamada's lack of experience with women could lead to an unfortunate situation.

Suddenly, Akane's legs cramped up, preventing her from moving and causing her to cry out in pain. Yamada came to her rescue, asking her to give him her leg, which he then massaged to alleviate the cramp. Akane felt as if she was on the verge of death, but Yamada dismissed her dramatic reaction. Following the incident, silence descended again, and their gazes met, prompting Akane to ponder why Yamada was staring at her intently and whether her feelings for him were due to his comforting presence.

As Yamada attempted to retrieve a spoon that had fallen, Akane was taken aback and fell back, striking her head on the bed's headboard due to her clumsiness. This caused Yamada to laugh, resulting in Akane feeling embarrassed by her actions.

## Characters in order of appearance

**Akito Yamada**
**Akane Kinoshita**
## Footnotes

 For better comprehension of the situation, please refer to Chapters 29 to 30, as it serves as the starting point for these particular side stories.
Daichi Takahashi

**Daichi Takahashi** (高橋 (たかはし)  大地 (だい ち) , *Takahashi Daichi*) is one of the characters in *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* series, written and illustrated by Mashiro. He is the boyfriend of Kaede Kinoshita.

## Appearance

Daichi possesses a lean and tall physique.

When he was introduced as Kaede Kinoshita's boyfriend, he donned a polo shirt with meticulously folded sleeves that extended all the way to his armpits. Additionally, he often adorns his hair with a bandana, giving the impression of someone engaged in construction-related work. Even during his visits to the Kinoshita Family's residence, he tends to prioritize comfort by opting for relaxed attire on most occasions.

## Personality

Daichi exudes an affable and amiable demeanor where he displayed a warm and friendly attitude towards Takaya Arai during Takaya's initial appearance in the series. Furthermore, he exhibited endearing sweetness while conversing with his girlfriend Kaede Kinoshita over the phone with Takaya by his side. Having been in a committed relationship with Kaede for four years, Daichi has fostered an open and familial bond with the Kinoshita family, effectively becoming an integral part of their dynamic. He engages in casual conversations, particularly with Sumire Kinoshita, especially during moments when Kaede experiences heightened anxiety regarding Sumire's sudden bouts of collapsing, a matter that deeply concerns their mother.

## Relationships

### Kaede Kinoshita

Kaede has been dating Daichi for four years. Since then, he has cultivated a close relationship with the Kinoshita family to the point where he can speak with the mother of the Kinoshita children without feeling awkward or casual.

## Etymology

The name **"高橋大地" (Takahashi Daichi)** can be understood as "high bridge, great land" or "tall bridge, big earth." It combines the concept of a lofty bridge with the earth's or land's significance.

The surname **高橋 (Takahashi)** consists of two characters. The first character, "高" (taka), means "high" or "tall." It represents something that is elevated or has a great height. The second character, "橋" (hashi), translates to "bridge." When combined, the name "高橋" (Takahashi) can be interpreted as "high bridge" or "tall bridge." It may have originated from a location with a prominent bridge or from a family associated with bridge construction or oversight.

The given name **大地 (Daichi)** also comprises two characters. The first character, "大" (dai), means "big" or "great." It represents something of substantial size or importance. The second character, "地" (chi), translates to "earth" or "ground." When combined, the name "大地" (Daichi) can be interpreted as "big earth" or "great land." It conveys a sense of vastness, significance, or connection to the earth.

## References

*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 60 (Page 7).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 95 (Pages 13-14).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 79 (Page 1).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 79 (Pages 1-2).
Chapter 40

**Disambiguation notice for Chapter 40:**
*This article is about the manga chapter. For anime episode of the same name, see Episode 13.*

## When you wake up tomorrow morning

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Credits

### Publisher

Comic Smart (digital)
Media Factory (print)

## Chapter Chronology

**"When you wake up tomorrow morning"** (朝起きたら, *Asa Okitara*) is the fortieth chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

This chapter is also the tenth and final chapter included in the fourth Japanese tankobon (collected volume) release of the manga.

## Summary

Yamada stepped away from Akane for a moment to buy some water. When Yamada returned, he saw Akane resting peacefully on her seat. As she was heavily intoxicated, Yamads placed the water bottle on her cheeks, causing her to wake up and start talking aloud. Akane has trouble remembering things when drunk, so she gets her phone even though her vision is blurred from drunkenness, so she won't forget the help Yamada is currently providing her. Although, Yamada said not to worry about it and advised her to lower her voice.

Yamada holds Akane's wrist as they walk through the streets on their way home, preventing her from falling. While walking, her right heel became stuck in the groove, leading Yamada to kneel and recover her heels, which mystified her. He went to hold her hand tightly as they continued to walk to her apartment.

However, Yamada decided to go as short as they arrived at Akane's apartment door, and Akane snagged him by the sleeve of his coat. 'Do you like me?' she asks, despite her hesitation. She felt compelled to inquire about it because of how Yamada had held her hand as they walked to her apartment. Yamada turned around and smiled at her. He admitted that she had caught him. He admitted to liking Akane and developing feelings for her.

He told Akane that if she forgets about his confession, he'll come to her and tell her his feelings all over again until she recalls. While still intoxicated, she asked whether she could call him for affirmation when she woke up in the morning, as she was afraid that everything that had happened tonight would make her believe it was all a dream. Yamada insisted on calling her as soon as he awoke, and they hugged each other, feeling each other's warmth.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Akito Yamada**
**Akane Kinoshita**
## Author's Postcard

*“The second volume of the book will be released on September 23!

Takezo: Akane-chan and Akito-kun's cover is the landmark!
Runa: Obi is for Runa.
Takezo: There is also a newly drawn cartoon.
Runa: Buy it now!

Thank you for reading our 40th chapter.”*
Chapter 36

## Wanna share with me?

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"Wanna share with me?"** (僕と相合傘しよう, *Bokuto Aiaikasashiyō*) is the thirty-sixth chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

This chapter also serves as the sixth chapter of the fourth Japanese tankobon (collected volume) release of the manga.

## Summary

Classes are finished, and Yamada wants to get home when it's pouring outside. Okamoto asks Yamada if he can share an umbrella, to which he nods. While Yamada was waiting for Okamoto, Okamoto sneakily went to Tsubaki, who was about to leave the classroom. He offered to give up his umbrella share with Yamada for her, which Tsubaki reluctantly accepted at first, but she later asked Yamada for it.

It was raining as Yamada and Tsubaki left the school grounds, and Tsubaki took shelter under Yamada's umbrella. Tsubaki then attempts to start a discussion by bringing up a new game she recently played, but Yamada appears completely disinterested. While walking, a blonde girl with almost identical posture and hair to Akane captured Yamada's attention. He followed the running girl with a deep gaze that Tsubaki started to notice and inquired if he knew the girl, to which Yamada replied no. A few moments later, he intended to run to the station, which was already a short distance away and handed her his umbrella.

Tsubaki ran after Yamada as he was about to leave, causing her to tumble down on the wet pavement due, which made her glasses break, leaving her unable to see clearly. Yamada returned to her and handed her the glasses she was looking for. When he asked if Tsubaki was okay, she unconsciously said, 'I like you,' which puzzled the young man. Tsubaki is weeping after her unexpected confession to her classmate, and the two are currently in a torrential downpour. She requested Yamada if only for today, to think only of her.

Akane, sleeping beside her window, watching the rain flow down, felt dismayed when she received a text message from Yamada saying they couldn't talk today.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Akito Yamada**
**Takeaki Okamoto**
**Yukari Tsubaki**
**Saki**Bypasser
**Saki's Friend**Bypasser
**Akane Kinoshita**
## Author's Postcard

*“Runa: You'd think I was going home. I play ping-pong.”*
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 (anime)

**Disambiguation notice for My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 (anime):**
*This article is about the **anime adaptation**. For **manga serialization information**, see My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 (manga). For more pages referred to by this name, see My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.*
**Overview**EpisodesGallery

## *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*

* 2nd Visual Key
* 1st Visual Key

## Information

### Streaming

* Prime TV
* Apple TV
* Crunchyroll

***My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*** (Japanese: 山田くんとLv999の恋をする, Hepburn: *Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi o Suru*) is an anime adaptation of the Japanese shōnen manga *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, originally written and illustrated by Mashiro. It will be produced by Madhouse and will begin broadcast in April 2023. The English dubbed premiere is just around the corner and will be able to watch it on Crunchyroll from August 23, 2023, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. It can also be viewed on Apple TV and Prime TV.

## Synopsis

Akane Kinoshita, a female college student, faces the absolute worst situation when she ends up breaking up with her boyfriend after he has an affair with a woman he met playing an online game.

While relieving her stress by rampaging through the open hunting grounds of an online game, Akane spills everything about her heartbreak to “Yamada”, a player she met by chance who happens to be in the same guild.

“I don't care,” is his curt reply.

But when Akane gets a makeover and joins an offline event to get back at her ex-boyfriend, she hears those dreadful words again.

And that was Akane's fateful encounter with “Yamada”─！

## Voice Cast

Akane Kinoshita (木之下 茜, *Kinoshita Akane*)
Voiced by: 日本語Inori Minase; EnglishAbby Trott
Akito Yamada (山田 秋斗, *Yamada Akito*)
Voiced by: 日本語Koki Uchiyama; EnglishStephen Fu
**Eita Sasaki** (佐々木瑛太, *Sasaki Ēta*)
Voiced by: 日本語Natsuki Hanae; EnglishLandon McDonald
**Runa Sasaki** (佐々木瑠奈, *Sasaki Runa*)
Voiced by: 日本語Ai Kakuma; EnglishMichelle Marie
Momoko Maeda (前田 桃子, *Maeda Momoko*)
Voiced by: 日本語Saori Ōnishi; EnglishLauren Landa
Takezo Kamota (鴨田 たけぞう, *Kamota Takezō*)
Voiced by: 日本語Nobuo Tobita; EnglishBrook Chambers
Yukari Tsubaki (椿 ゆかり, *Tsubaki Yukari*)
Voiced by: 日本語Rio Tsuchiya; EnglishLizzie Freeman
**Takuma Furukawa** (古川 たくま, *Furukawa Takuma*)
Voiced by: 日本語Yoshiki Nakajima; EnglishHoward Wang

## List of Episodes

*Main Article: List of Episodes*

 English August 23, 2023 - November 15, 2023

## Music

### Season 1

* Opening Theme: **Gradation** (ぐらでーしょん, *Gura de ̄ shon*) by KANA-BOON, featuring Yûho Kitazawa
* Ending Theme: **Trick Art** (トリック・アート, *Torikku āto*) by Ryujin Kiyoshi

## External Links

* Official Anime Website
* Official Anime Twitter
* Official Anime Instagram
* Official Anime TikTok

## Reference

 "Anime Official Synopsis translation". *Aniplex USA*.
 "My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 English Dub Reveals Main Cast, Start Date".
 "Voice Actors' Commentaries". *Aniplex USA*.
Chapter 75

## Kindness is something you pay back

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"Kindness is something you pay back"** (恩は返すべきだよな, *On'wa Kaesubekidayona*) is the seventy-fifth chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

## Summary

Iguchi, who was Yamada's junior back at Tousei Academy, is walking down a university hallway when he overhears rumors about a freshman guy about whom girls are chatting. He acted friendly around Yamada and kicked him lightly in the back as soon as he was within striking distance of where Yamada was walking. Iguchi mentions keeping his schedule open until Friday as Yamada walks away from him after continuing their conversation.

Yamada accidentally caused one of his earbuds to shoot right into the handbag of the woman he just bumped into because he was a little preoccupied with what Iguchi had told him at the time. Realizing it was a brand-new earbud, he was about to talk to her to get it back, but he decided to leave instead because he was hesitant. The woman Yamada had run into, who appeared to be crying, turned to face Yamada as he was leaving.

As Akane waited for Yamada to arrive while sitting on a bench near the university, a man made a random joke at her. However, Akane's reaction to the man's joke was a little unclear. Yamada showed up a short while later, signaling the stranger to depart. Yamada advised Akane to wait inside a nearby store for him instead of outside. Akane received a call from someone at home as the two were discussing the random stranger who had approached her earlier. She was informed that her mother had been doing well since the last time she received an emergency call from them.

Akane asked Yamada if he would prefer they go on a date by Friday because she was planning to see her parents by Saturday. He recalls Iguchi, his senior, asking him to clear his schedule by Friday because he had an invitation. Akane intervened and persuaded him that he should interact with his seniors just as he was about to decide to cancel it.

Akane is currently on call with Momo, who is in a restaurant with Maki, and she is cleaning up by herself. She shared that she intends to visit her parents on Saturday while she has received an invitation from Momo, who also intends to have dinner with Maki by Saturday. According to Akane, she will hold off on it for the time being and first consult her mother's health. While the two ended their call, Maki discovered Yamada somewhere on her SNS feed with someone, telling Momo that Yamada was lovely. On the other hand, Momo was looking at Maki's phone, which has Yamada's picture in it, with someone named Masaru Iguchi on SNS.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Masaru Iguchi**Debut
**Akito Yamada**
**Satsuki Shigemori**1st Appearance
**Akane Kinoshita**
**Momo**
**Maki**
## Author's Postcard

*“~A light, skilled pick-up artist on his way out...~
First of all, thank you for a moment★
Thanks for reading★”*
Volume 8/Extra Chapter

## Mashiro's Afterword

This one-page chapter is an exclusive side story to Volume 8 of *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.* This section is essentially Mashiro-sensei's Afterword, which the wiki has isolated as an additional chapter.

## Mashiro's Afterword

Whether you're a first-time reader or it's been a while, hello, I'm the author, Mashiro. How's everyone doing? I'm still spending my time drawing manga as usual. The anime broadcast has ended, and I've been back to the regular serialization schedule.

Routine Translation:

"On my days off, I nap

zzz...

Groom my fur

Nap

zzz..."

*(just an image)*

I mentioned this in the author's comment as well, but recently, my editor in charge has changed. With this new team, I'm going to do my best with renewed determination. I would be delighted if you could continue to support me in the future!

## Characters in order of appearance

**Mashiro**Narrator
**Akane Kinoshita**
**Akito Yamada**
Sailing Hat

**About**

The Sailing Hat is a head attire.

**In-Game Description:** *"A hat usually worn by sailors."*

A hat similar to a bowler, in a lighter shade, was meant to keep sailor's heads and hair protected from sunlight and seawater.

This hat adds 150 points to the wearer's power level.

## **Availability**

This hat can be found from the hat merchant's stall on Cumulus Island!
Tomoya Taniguchi/Character

Overview**Character**

## Metabolic Panda

**Metabolic Panda** is the in-game character of Tomoya Taniguchi in War Of Dolls.

## War Of Dolls Statistics

Tani is the entry fragger and the IGL (in-game leader of the squad) as he is the oldest. He primarily calls the shots and is in charge of the objectives and preparations. Timing, rotations, and which places to explore are all in his command. He would utilize his time as an IGL and an entry fragger to kill and die early so he can view and analyze his teammate's positions easier from beyond the grave, albeit considering he's a pro himself, it's unlikely to happen sooner.

Despite his bad habit of being a slacker and a messy one out of the game occasionally, he was able to strategize plans that suit to his team and they are on ears as well on hearing it.

During their initial game strategy towards Pandora, he was the one who would rotate the map, throw Pandora's focus off, and gradually lead Pandora to a certain area on the map where Yamada would be waiting for him to be completely comfortable of his area to kill him instantly. This was all part of their intrusive plans to make Pandora lose himself and make him leave the apartment complex of Akane as soon as possible during Red Fox Riot Squad Operation Arc.
Chapter 28

## I'm sorry, Yamada.

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"I'm sorry, Yamada."** (ごめんね山田, *Gomen'ne Yamada*) is the twenty-eighth chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

This chapter also serves as the ninth chapter of the third Japanese tankobon (collected volume) release of the manga.

## Summary

Remembering the moment Takuma broke up with her, Akane tells herself that she regrets some things despite no longer having feelings.

While Yamada tutors Runa for the upcoming exams, she receives a call from Akane and is surprised by her hoarse voice. Akane informs Runa that she can't play games with her today because she's sick. As the call ends, Runa hopes that she is doing okay.

At her apartment, Akane takes some cold medicine to relieve her sickness. She then tries to drink water, but spits it out because of a sore throat. Hence, Akane decides to eat and saunters to the kitchen to get a snack, but fails and gets tired easily. With the clinic closed on Sundays, her refrigerator empty, and Momo not answering her calls, Akane figures she's unlucky. Akane then decides to shop for food, but faints on her bicycle before she can even go.

Akane falls to her knees and begins feeling hopeless, now realizing she could have just delivered food to her apartment. As she sits on the ground, Yamada comes to her rescue and catches her before she faints. However, Akane was under the impression that she was experiencing a hallucination upon seeing him.

Tsubaki meets Okamoto, who asks her if Yamada has picked up her calls. Telling him that he did not, she thinks that Yamada is still on tutoring duty, which Okamoto denies, believing that it is strange for him not to respond. Okamoto also believes he is with a girl, but Tsubaki thinks otherwise. This prompts Okamoto to encourage her to make a move on Yamada soon, or someone else will get to him first. While crying, Tsubaki thinks back to when she first met Yamada, introducing herself as an FPS player and asking him to play a round of *Gos:E* in front of her, as she thought he cheated in the game when they coincidentally played together. As Okamoto fell asleep early, leaving only the two of them awake, Tsubaki apologized for doubting his skills and suggested that he become a professional gamer, earning a smile from him. As Tsubaki imagines how he would someday meet someone the way she met him, Yamada carries an unconscious Akane to her apartment.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Furukawa Takuma**Flashback
**Akane Kinoshita**
**Runa Sasaki**
**Akito Yamada**
**Yukari Tsubaki**
**Takeaki Okamoto**
## Author's Postcard

*“Thank you for reading the 28th chapter. In the story, Akane looks very sick and I felt a little awkward to draw her. I hope to see you again in the next issue!”*
Chapter 23

## Why don't you try dating each other?

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"Why don't you try dating each other?"** (とりあえず付き合っちゃえば?, *Toriaezu Tsukiachaeba?*) is the twenty-third chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

This chapter also serves as the fourth chapter of the third Japanese tankobon (collected volume) release of the manga.

## Summary

Runa is sent to the nurse's office with Akane and Yamada. Still nervous about the entrance exam, Runa is advised to rest briefly. She then sees Yamada on his phone, who tells her he is contacting Eita to update him on her condition. Hearing this, Runa begs Yamada to refrain from telling Eita about her stomachache for fear of being sent home. She reasons that she still has not enjoyed her visit to Tousei Academy and has not eaten anything yet from the festival, even skipping meals for it. The doctor concludes that it might be why her stomach hurts, and Akane offers to buy her food.

Akane leaves Runa in the nurse's office to buy her food and a limited edition Tousei Festival t-shirt with Yamada to help her. Walking in the hallway, they talk about Yamada's class booth until they realize how many people are staring at them. Akane walks ahead to lessen the stares until Yamada bumps into his Physical Education teacher. He teases Yamada about getting away from the annual male beauty pageant and for bringing a girl (Akane) over. He asks Akane which high school she is from, only to find out that she attends J College. He further teases Yamada for being into older women.

As they continue walking, a group of first-years confronts Yamada and asks if Akane is his girlfriend. Akane tells them she is not, and they go their way. Once they leave the building, they meet Eita and Kamota. Eita asks if Runa still feels sick, while Akane rants about getting bombarded with stares and gossip on the way to the courtyard just for being seen with Yamada. With this, Eita suggests that they should try dating each other.

Yamada agrees and plays along with Eita's teasing, but Akane is flustered after failing to understand that Eita is joking. Akane excuses herself and walks away, telling Eita that she hates him. Eita follows her to apologize, but Yamada approaches Akane before him.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Runa Sasaki**
**Akito Yamada**
**Akane Kinoshita**
**PE Teacher**Debut
**1st Year Highschool Girls**Debut
**1st Year Highschool Girls**Debut
**1st Year Highschool Girls**Debut
**Eita Sasaki**
**Takezo Kamota**
## Author's Postcard

*“Thank you for reading. It's cold in winter, but the air is refreshing. I'm sure it's nice.”*
Chapter 45

## Who is this girl?!

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"Who is this girl?!"** (誰なのよこの女はっ, *Darenanoyo Kono On'nawa*) is the forty-fifth chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

This chapter also serves as the fifth chapter of the fifth Japanese tankobon (collected volume) release of the manga.

## Summary

Eita is busy wandering around Yamada's house, from lurking anywhere around his refrigerator to looking at an in-game message Yamada has received. At the same time, Yamada is busy coughing on the noodles that go through his nose while eating. Eita went hysterical for a bit and stated that if he cheated on Akane, neither he nor Akane would forgive him. Yamada stated that she recognized Yuinyan as someone who had recently approached him and Akane while they were playing alone because, according to the character, she had been saved by Akane and Runa the day before. They dug deeper into the Yuinyan character's information and discovered that they have a reasonably high level of and used to be a member of the guild Espion.

Hasegawa placed his phone on a table a little further away, which kept vibrating due to a constant call from someone urging the store owner to inform him. On the outside of his phone case is a sticker with the name Espion. He claims it's unimportant, so the owner has given up on pushing it through.

During her ramen date with Yamada, Akane mentioned Yuinyan approaching her in-game, inquiring why she farms alone rather than with her boyfriend and if she ever feels lonely. Yamada asked if she ever felt lonely, to which Akane replied emphatically that she didn't because she's grown accustomed to the two of them being distant from the start of their relationship. While the two are comfortable sharing their noodle stories, a couple arguing at the other table distracts most of the people inside the ramen restaurant, and the owner himself asks them to leave if they continue arguing.

While Yamada waited for Akane while she went to the restroom, he yawned and felt tired. The guy arguing with his girlfriend suddenly bumped into him, and his girlfriend constantly screamed at him. The guy apologized and walked out of the restaurant while the girl confronted him and asked him to wait. Akane went out and was ready to go a few moments later. Yamada seemingly identified the man who had just bumped him as they walked away from the restaurant, but he doesn't remember where exactly he saw the guy.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Eita Sasaki**
**Akito Yamada**
**Afro**Mentioned
**Hasegawa**
**Convenience Store Owner**
**Yuinyan**
**Akane**
**Ren**1st Appearance
**Yui Kurata**1st Appearance
## Author's Postcard

*“I'm worried that more characters will appear here and cause confusion. I hope Yamada will do his best.

I asked a question on Twitter for a project (the project is now available on GANMA! Premium), and I received another question, "What happens if you drink alcohol?" I'm a downer, so I'm the type of person who gets sick with just one glass of alcohol, so I drink oolong tea endlessly when I'm at a bar.”*
Kim

**Kim** (キム, *Kimu*) is one of the characters in *Loving Yamada at Lv999!* series, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

## Appearance

Kim, like Gobou, is wearing protective eye glasses, likely because playing sports continuously has damaged his eyesight somehow. When he made his debut, he wore a regular long sleeve shirt underneath and a puffer jacket with no sleeves on top, pairing them with some dark pants. He also sports a headset with soft puffs around the speakers.

## Plot

### Red Fox Riot Squad Operation Arc

 ***Main Article: Red Fox Riot Squad Operation Arc***
Taniguchi assigned Kim to primarily be in charge of creating some havoc or disruptions on Pandora's livestreams.
## Relationships

### Team Red Fox

There isn't much information available about the team's relationships outside of first-person shooting games aside from the fact that they work together as a team, but given that they agreed to Yamada's personal request, it's safe to assume that they are close friends.
Chapter 25

## It's a terrifying trap

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"It's a terrifying trap"** (恐ろしい罠なのよ, *Osoroshī Wanananoyo*) is the twenty-fifth chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

This chapter also serves as the sixth chapter of the third Japanese tankobon (collected volume) release of the manga.

## Summary

Yamada goes to Akane's workplace at the convenience store after she forces him the day before to come with a promise of a surprise. When he visits and buys a cup of gelatin worth more than 700 yen, she asks him to draw a prize for the store's promotion. She asks him how Runa is doing, whom she has not seen in a while because of her studies. Akane's older coworker, Shinohara, notices Yamada and asks if they know each other, and Akane brags that they do and play the same game online.

Yamada excuses himself, but Akane tells him to wait for her since her shift is almost over. Shinohara asks if Akane is dating him, and she tells her he is not good with girls. Nonetheless, Shinohara suspects that she likes him, and Akane becomes silent. She reflects on Yamada's changing behavior and concludes he is a nice person deep inside. She adds that she is grateful they have gotten closer despite only being connected through an online game.

Once her shift ends, Akane meets Yamada outside and heads home together. She tells him that she wanted to make him a bento to compensate for his help fixing her laptop, mentioning his problematic eating habits. At the same time, she concludes that it would be wrong for her to be romantically interested in him. Suddenly, Akane sneezes as a bicyclist passes, and Yamada pulls her away. As they walk, Yamada wishes her cold would not worsen.

Later, Akane speaks with Momo about Yamada as Momo does her nails. She mentions how terrifying unconsciously kind men are because it is difficult to determine if they are interested in a woman. Momo encourages Akane to act on her feelings; otherwise, it would be pointless to keep hiding them. Suddenly, Runa calls Akane and asks to meet up with her, urgently mentioning an important matter in their guild.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Akane Kinoshita**
**Akito Yamada**
**Akane Kinoshita/Character**Flashback
**Afro Character**Flashback
**Ruri-chan Character**Flashback
**Shinohara**Debut
**Momoko Maeda**
## Author's Postcard

*“(Review of the previous postcard)

It's been a while since my last post, but I'm Mashiro, the author! I hope you enjoyed this current chapter. Continuing from the last issue, the postcard will give you information about the book!
I drew a lot of pictures for this book, and among them, the newly drawn manga is my favorite. I drew a scene between Akane and Yamada from a point of view that I could not easily draw in the main story. The first person in charge who read the manga said, "Akane was the most feminine person I've ever seen." I totally agree.
I hope you will enjoy reading this act, especially if you are interested in their love story.
Akane Character: I look forward to working with you!”*
Ruka Morito/Character

Overview**Character**Gallery

## Luka

**Luka** is the in-game character of Ruka Morito in Forest of Savior.

## Profile

Luka, a notable male player in the Forest of Savior game, stands out for his gaming prowess and is comparable to Yamada, a high-ranking Wizard player. He intervenes in a dispute between Akane and Masamune, defending Akane against her teammates' criticism and advocating for fair gameplay. He sympathizes with Akane's frequent criticism from teammates and tries to console her despite her perceived shortcomings in random teams. Later, Luka proposes a partnership to Akane in Forest of Savior, expressing his interest in teaming up with her.

Akane seeks counsel from friends like Momo, Tsubaki, and Yui regarding the game's partnership system, creating inner conflict about whether to accept Luka's offer. fter discussing with Yamada and being influenced by Eita's perspective, Akane rejects Luka's partnership offer. However, an unexpected in-game attack interrupts her decision-making process. During the incident, Luka expresses admiration for Yamada's gaming skills and his desire to befriend him.

As the conflict unfolds, Yamada, Ruri, and others step in to protect Akane and Luka, leading to a resolution between Luka and Yamada's misunderstanding. Luka accepts Ruri's invitation to join their guild. Beyond the game, Akane's interactions with Yamada hint at a close friendship or potential romance. Her mother's curiosity about Yamada leads to a conversation, concluding with Yamada escorting Akane home for safety.

## Statistics

In Forest of Savior, Luka, a renowned player similar in strength to Yamada, a top Wizard, shows empathy for Akane, acknowledging her struggles with criticism from teammates. He's concerned about her consistent difficulty finding a suitable team.

Akane's interactions with Luka center on the game's partnership system. Luka proposes a partnership, prompting Akane to seek advice from experienced friends like Momo, Tsubaki, and Yui about its implications.

During a game session, Akane and Luka are attacked in a hazardous Player vs. Player (PVP) zone. This incident leads Luka to express his admiration for Yamada and his attempts to befriend him, leading to a confrontation involving Akane, Luka, Yamada, and their guild members.
Chapter 18

## I really messed up...

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"I really messed up..."** (悪いことしちゃったなぁ…, *Warui Kotoshichatta Nā..*) is the eighteenth chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

This chapter also serves as the ninth chapter of the second Japanese tankobon (collected volume) release of the manga.

## Summary

Runa desires something to happen, and it's to push the romantic comedy her brother emplaced into her head. She began her plans by asking Akane and Yamada if they wanted to take a bath, to which both replied no, confused by the sudden question. The next step is making Akane eat the toasted bread she made, which didn't seem to go as well as planned because Akane ate the entire loaf by herself. The very next plan she had in mind was to push Akane towards Yamada, seeing as she believed that if Akane couldn't get at least a little closer, touching wouldn't happen anytime soon.

Akane had sagged towards Yamada as a result of Runa's prodding. A few strands of hair tumbled into Yamada's eyes unintentionally, causing him to react slightly. While attempting to assist him with his situation, Akane unconsciously touched Yamada's face with both of her hands, making the two feel awkward as they were only a few inches apart. Yamada was prompted to leave and wanted to return home as soon as possible because he had left only a few tools needed. Runa, who witnessed the scene, believes Yamada is attempting to flee.

As he walked away from Akane's house, Yamada uttered, 'I messed up'.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Akane Kinoshita**
**Runa Sasaki**
**Akito Yamada**
## Author's Postcard

*“Chapter 18 - Afterword Comic
A girl with a little hair can easily put it in a bottle like this, (right illustration) and a girl with a lot of hair can do this. (left illustration)
Girls with a lot of hair have a hard time keeping a ponytail.
A maiden's troubles are never-ending.
Runa: Akane-san, you have few hairs.
Akane: Isn't more the better?
Runa: Don't be absurd.
Takezo: ....

Thank you very much. I am very grateful for your support.”*
Akane Kinoshita/Character

OverviewPlot**Character**Gallery

## Akane

* Character
* Gear

**Akane** is the in-game character of Akane Kinoshita in Forest of Savior.

## Profile

Her in-game username is "AKANE," and uses a girl with cat ears as her avatar. Her job class is Paladin, and she is a member of the guild "Chocolate Rabbit."

She only started playing the game because Takuma invited her to, so her skills are only of a newbie.

## Statistics

 **HP**
 **MP**
 **STR**
 **VIT**
 **AGI**
 **INT**
 **DEX**

 Akane Kinoshita's in-game character is a Paladin type. This particular character belongs to the Swordsman category in the Forest Of Savior game, and its primary role is to act as a shield for PT members. As a novice player, Akane has been upgrading her character's basic equipment such as headgear, armor, gloves, night guards, and boots throughout the series. However, she was unaware that she could purchase better equipment from the guild store.

Yamada would seldom refer to Akane's in-game character as a bot. This is because Akane only used her character in a very chaotic way and not in the same way as other Paladin users do. Yamada had once played alongside Tsubaki, who was still new to the game and guild at that time. Together they had struggled to finish off a boss due to their lack of experience and skills.
Chapter 44

## I just don't get women

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"I just don't get women"** (女ってわかんねーからな, *On'natte Wakan'nēkarana*) is the forty-fourth chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

This chapter also serves as the fourth chapter of the fifth Japanese tankobon (collected volume) release of the manga.

## Summary

While hunting in-game, Akane and Runa met two random players. They thank them, which makes Akane blush because, according to one of the players, they appear strong and cool, even though they're actually thanking Runa and not really on Akane. They're attempting to recruit her for a party, but Runa flatly refuses and states that she doesn't want to get sympathetic with strangers. Akane had told her not to do it again to others as it would make it difficult for Runa to meet new people. While talking, Akane realized she would be late for work, so she called the party off for the time being.

Eita arrived at the convenience store during work hours and was welcomed cheerfully by Akane. Observing the two currently conversing, Hasegawa assumes that Eita is Akane's boyfriend and that he finds him attractive. A few moments later, Momo called Akane and told her about the subsequent blind dates she had gone on, which perplexes Hasegawa, who believes Akane is loyal to her boyfriend and yet still dates others. A few days later, Takezo visited Akane and gave her a luxury bag as a gift, further perplexing Hasegawa, who assumed Takezo was her sugar daddy.

Akane is currently trying to get some assistance from Yamada on upgrading her equipment after being teased by Runa, who claims that Akane's equipment wasn't good. While quietly observing her girlfriend's character, Yamada was astounded to discover that Akane has been continuously upgrading the tutorial equipment for paladins since day one. Akane mentioned that she liked her character's outfit because it held so many memories for her, leaving Yamada speechless. During their conversation, a random player Runa and Akane had saved from the last time approached them and asked if she could play with them.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Akane**
**MeatLover**Debut
**Yuinyan**
**Hasegawa**
**Eita Sasaki**
**Momoko Maeda**On-call
**Takezo Kamota**
**Yui Kurata**Flashback
**Afro**
## Author's Postcard

*“It was Runa-chan's avatar appearance on the cover. I had decided to make her the best boy character ever as the guild's Vishalus. I am very happy to meet you, Meat-chan. Mashiro.”*
Chapter 74

## Speak of the devil

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"Speak of the devil"** (噂をすれば, *Uwasao Sureba*) is the seventy-fourth chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

This chapter is also the twelfth and final chapter included in the seventh Japanese tankobon (collected volume) release of the manga.

## Summary

At a family gathering, the young Akito is complimented on his good looks by his relatives, and his mom is trying to address the situation despite her shyness. He was then asked to make a promise to his mother.

Akane introduced herself, and then the conversation began. Without mentioning that she was Yamada's girlfriend, she claimed that they became friends after meeting last winter. While Akane was introducing herself, Yamada's mother, still sporting sunglasses, was staring at her. She notices that she hasn't given Akane any tea while continuing to look at her.

She tripped over the small table as she prepared to stand, which Akane could relate to because she, too, had been tripped over by the same table many times. Akane was mesmerized by Yamada's mother's beauty when she took off her sunglasses, which she knew were the reason she couldn't see clearly. Making tea, Yamada's mother confesses how sometimes, despite being an adult, she is careless and shy to the point where she feels uneasy around Akane. Akane acknowledged how anxious she was, but she was happy that she could introduce herself to Yamada's mother.

When Yamada arrived home, Akane shared that his mother had visited earlier to deliver some university paperwork. She followed up by asking if he hadn't disclosed having a girlfriend, which she understood because she knows that some topics are difficult to discuss with parents. He thought back to his younger self as he stared at Akane's sullen expression. Since his mother is also reserved, she made him promise her that if he ever introduced a girl to her, it would be the woman he intended to marry. He told Akane that he was planning to introduce her properly at some point soon while he was considering that, which caused Akane to blush. Then Akane talks about how she told her parents they were dating the same day. At the same time, Akane's father calls her.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Akito Yamada**
**Reiko Yamada**Debut
**Akane Kinoshita**
**Yamada's Father**Phone call
## Author's Postcard

*“Thank you for reading chapter 74.
This is the first appearance of Mother Yamada. When I imagined Yamada as a mother, I pictured a calm woman who seemed a little dangerous, so I drew her exactly as I imagined her.
I couldn't imagine the father so much, so he has a very small shadow. LOL!
I hope you will enjoy it.”*
War Of Dolls

**War Of Dolls** is a fictional online survival, most commonly known as battle royale, type of game that is one of the games featured in the My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 series.

## Overview

War Of Dolls is an online game created by JE.GAMES and released by Gyanho Game Entertainment in Japan. Living Dolls fight for their lives over an infinite battlefield.

## Map

The map referred to is a visual representation of the game environment, and it can be accessed in Chapters 65-66 and 70. It displays the exact location where players will initially spawn after choosing either the rank or classic gameplay mode. Once spawned, players will find themselves in an abandoned and desolate area with no signs of active human habitation.

The majority of the buildings visible in the game background appear abandoned, adding to the eerie atmosphere and giving the game an overall PUBG-like appearance. For those unfamiliar with PUBG, it's a popular fps game that shares similar themes with this particular fictional game. The author have intentionally created an atmosphere that feels like a post-apocalyptic world, where players are left to fend for themselves in a deserted environment.

## Players

### **Team Red Fox**

**Tomoya Taniguchi**Nickname: Taniyan
aka Metabolic Panda**Akito Yamada**aka Tanaka**Aqua**aka Jet Black Aqua**Gobou**Stream Sniper**Kim**Chaos maker
Runa Sasaki (anime)

**Disambiguation notice for Runa Sasaki (anime):**
*This article is about the **anime adaptation** version of this character. For **manga information**, see Runa Sasaki.*

## Debut

### Anime

Episode 3

**Runa Sasaki** (木之下 茜, *Sasaki Runa*) is one of the characters of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* anime adaptation of the manga series, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.

## Profile

Eita's little sister. She's not the best at making friends, so she isn’t able to blend in with her classmates very well. However, she is very skilled at video games, which led to her making many friends online.

She feels Akane is trying to get close to Akito, her tutor, and Eita, her brother, and attempts to bully her out of their guild.

## Appearance

     Runa is a young girl who stands at an average height. Her most striking feature is her long, beautiful hair which falls to at least her waist. Her hair is well-maintained and healthy-looking, suggesting that she takes great care of it.

Runa's hairstyle is notable for her evenly cut fringes that fall just above her eyelashes. Her fringes almost completely conceal her eyes, giving her a mysterious and alluring appearance. She also has thick side bangs that fall to her chin on both sides of her face. These side bangs are an important part of Runa's hairstyle and contribute to the overall look.

She is known for her unique fashion sense, which often incorporates elements of the popular lolita style. This style is heavily influenced by Victorian clothing and styles from the Rococo period, and Runa's outfits are no exception.

Depending on her mood or preferences, Runa's lolita fashion can take on different sub-styles. For example, she may opt for a sweet type of lolita fashion that features pastel colors and cute accessories. Alternatively, she may choose to go with a more gothic look that incorporates darker colors and edgier details.

During her introduction in the series, Runa was wearing an outfit that could be considered a gothic style of lolita fashion. Her dress featured dark red hues with touches of white and black underneath. This color scheme gave off a somewhat mysterious vibe that complemented her overall aesthetic.

## Featured Media

### Character Trailer

TVアニメ「山田くんとLv999の恋をする」キャラクターPV-佐々木瑠奈 Ver【4.1 ON AIR】Japanese Character TrailerMy Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 - RUNA SASAKIEnglish Character Trailer
### Character Illustration

Runa Sasaki 1st Key VisualRuna Sasaki's Anime Setting Material
## Reference

 "Anime Information". *The Chara*. — This information is only added in characters' anime articles as it was never confirmed by the author.
 "Runa Sasaki's Official Quote". *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Official Twitter*.
 "Official Anime Character Information". *Aniplex USA*.