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## Plot

### Background

Runa was raised in a sheltered environment that bestowed upon her a sense of entitlement, resembling that of royalty. Her caring father, overprotective mother, and doting older brother prioritize her welfare above all else. Her predilection for chocolate donuts from the well-established Chocolate Rabbit bakery in the vicinity and her prowess in online gaming are noteworthy. In addition, she values her usual group of gaming acquaintances highly, while exhibiting reluctance towards unfamiliar surroundings, objects, and individuals.

Despite her numerous acquaintances on the internet, Runa finds it challenging to connect with her female classmates, who perceive her as quiet and subservient. She has been subjected to bullying by older female students, but seems indifferent to it. Runa appears content with spending three years in the same class with the same girls, and being addressed by her last name does not bother her.

Runa is considered exceptionally beautiful by her male peers, who have secret crushes on her. However, when she dresses in her private clothing, which is frequently Lolita-style, she stands out from the other girls and intimidates them. Runa's standards for men are based on her older brother and his childhood friend, both of whom are handsome, and as a result, the boys in her class compare themselves to them.
During a class activity where her peers were performing odd dances, Runa informed her online gaming group about it. While they encouraged her to participate, she opted to observe rather than take part.

Runa is typically reserved, self-centered, and fearful when at home. However, she recently developed a friendship with Akane, who is more mature than the other girls in their class. Akane is willing to remain friends with Runa, even if she behaves selfishly or cruelly, but she will not always comply with Runa's requests or console her when she is upset. During a visit to Akane's home, Runa felt sulky because Akane appeared distracted by her phone when Runa was showing her a dance her classmates had performed. Nevertheless, Akane later took Runa to see Sato, her favorite actor, who was filming a drama near the train station. Runa experiences a different kind of excitement when she is with Akane, unlike when she is with her older brothers, and she now thinks that having more friends who enjoy dancing would be more fun.

Recently, Runa introduced Akane to a fan of Eita who was overly obsessed, which caused Akane to feel somewhat agitated and displeased. Nonetheless, she remains disappointed that she couldn't spend more time with Runa. Yamada, who was aware of Akane's eagerness to befriend and spend time with Runa, is also disappointed by the incident. However, Akane assures him that she is adept at making friends with girls and believes that she and Runa will eventually become friends.

## Chronology

### The Misunderstanding Arc

 ***Main Article: The Misunderstanding Arc***
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.

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.
### Romantic Comedy Operation Arc

 ***Main Article: Romantic Comedy Operation Arc***
Momo wants to go on a group date with Akane, but Akane is too focused on playing the game with Runa. Momo mentions how lucky Akane is to have met Yamada, who has been unexpectedly nice to her lately. However, Yamada doesn't like hunting for Akane because it's too boring for him. Runa helps Akane level up quickly in the game and Yamada later goes online and offers to give her some spare items. However, when Akane declines his offer and says she'll do her best, he cheers her up with a smiley emoji.

Akane's computer catches fire while she's showing Momo how to play the game and she can't afford a new one. Runa tells Eita about the situation but can't face him due to a fight they had. The next day, Runa brings Yamada over as "the repairman" to help fix Akane's computer.

Yamada was taking a nap when Eita called him repeatedly, asking if he had an old spare computer. Eita explained that Akane's computer was broken and had smoke coming out of it. Yamada initially didn't want to help, but seeing Akane's in-game character working hard made him change his mind. He went to Akane's house with Runa and tried to fix her computer while she prepared snacks for them. Yamada complimented the curry, which pleased Akane. Runa took a picture of them and sent it to Eita, who suggested helping them get closer since they were still a little apart. Runa formed an idea in her head while watching the two chat happily together.

Runa wants to push the romantic comedy that her brother had put in her head, so she came up with a plan to bring Akane and Yamada closer. She asked them if they wanted to take a bath together, but they both declined. Then, Runa made toasted bread for Akane, hoping it would bring them closer, but Akane ate the whole loaf by herself. Runa's next plan was to push Akane towards Yamada because she believed that physical contact wouldn't happen anytime soon if they didn't get closer.

As a result of Runa's prodding, Akane leaned towards Yamada and accidentally touched his face while trying to help him with his hair. This made them feel awkward as they were only inches apart. Yamada decided to leave and go home because he had left some tools behind. Runa saw this as an attempt by Yamada to flee. Yamada blurted out "I messed up" as he walked away from Akane's house.

Yamada went to the convenience store to get a drink and was approached by an employee who said she would always buy the same drink as him. She mentioned that she was an alumna of Tousei Academy and wanted to talk more with him, which confused Yamada. When he returned to Akane's house, he found her and Runa sleeping with their mouths open. Akane had made omelette rice for him, so he ate quietly not wanting to wake her up. While looking at Akane sleeping, Yamada remembered a time when he unclipped her hair while she slept. Suddenly, the doorbell rang and Takuma, Akane's ex-boyfriend, was standing outside.

On the day of Tousei Academy's culture festival, Akane is late to meet up with Eita, Kamota, and Runa due to work. As they tour the school, Runa becomes anxious about her upcoming entrance exam. Akane and Runa separate from Eita and Kamota, with Yamada joining them later.

While waiting for Runa outside the restroom, Eita texts Akane about meeting up in the courtyard. However, when she sees Yamada with his classmates and tries to greet him, he is too busy talking to someone else. Later on, Yamada meets up with Akane outside by the restroom and asks why she is alone. As they talk about Runa's problem with nerves before her exam, Tsubaki watches them from afar along with other passersby who notice their interaction.

Runa, Akane, and Yamada go to the nurse's office after Runa complains of stomach pain due to nerves about her upcoming entrance exam. While there, Yamada contacts Eita to update him on Runa's condition. However, when Runa begs him not to tell Eita in fear of being sent home and missing out on the festival, Yamada agrees.

The doctor suggests that Runa's stomachache may be due to skipping meals at the festival. Akane offers to buy her food and a limited edition Tousei Festival t-shirt while Yamada accompanies her. As they walk through the hallway, they attract stares from other students until they bump into Yamada's Physical Education teacher who teases him about bringing a girl (Akane) over and being into older women. A group of first-year students confronts them and asks if Akane is Yamada's girlfriend. She denies it before meeting up with Eita and Kamota outside. Eita jokingly suggests that Akane and Yamada should date each other, causing confusion for Akane who storms off in frustration. Eita follows her to apologize but is beaten by Yamada went to catch up with her first.

Akane is feeling frustrated with herself for not playing along with Eita's joke and regrets her reaction. She bumps into Tsubaki, who warns her about the dangerous staircase she is heading towards. Yamada follows Akane, and they meet at the staircase landing where he apologizes for Eita's joke. Akane clarifies that she is embarrassed rather than mad, and Yamada explains that he knew it was a joke all along. They resolve the issue, but Akane asks what Yamada would have done if she had taken the joke seriously. He tells her that he would have considered it an honor but admits that she is out of his league since he is boring. They set out to buy food together for Runa after their conversation.
### The New Guild Member Arc

 ***Main Article: The New Guild Member Arc***
Later on, Akane talks to Momo about Yamada while they both get their nails done. She expresses her fear of unconsciously kind men because it is difficult to tell if they are interested in women or not. Momo encourages Akane to act on her feelings rather than hiding them. Suddenly, Runa urgently calls and requests a meeting about an important matter in their guild.

Akane and Runa met at the park, where Runa expressed concern about a new female guild member. Although Akane disagreed with Runa's exclusive attitude towards women, she assured her that they would become friends. However, Runa remained worried about losing Akane's friendship to the new member.

Akane is feeling regretful about her past relationship with Takuma, despite not having any feelings for him anymore. While being tutored by Yamada, Runa receives a phone call from Akane, who cancels their plans due to feeling sick. Despite trying to take care of herself, Akane ends up fainting outside her apartment while attempting to go grocery shopping. Yamada locates her and helpos her back to her apartment, where Tsubaki is crying over the possibility of losing him to someone else. As Yamada carries Akane inside, Tsubaki reminisces about how they first met and encourages herself to make a move on him before it's too late.

After Momo leaves, Akane cooks and studies while waiting for Yamada's reply. She receives a message from Runa asking to hang out over the weekend and decides to take a break by playing Forest Of Savior. There, she meets Princess Ruri and newcomer TSUBAKI, who is also a Paladin like her. They team up in the game, and TSUBAKI tells Akane that Paladins are the only ones who can challenge bosses alone, which excites her.

Akane meets Momo at a café while apologizing to Runa for not being able to play with her. However, instead of discussing love as Momo expected, Akane talks about her recent breakup and her desire to address her insecurities when it comes to romance. Two men from Momo's group date interrupt their conversation but are eventually escorted away by the waiter, Eita, whom Akane thanks for saving them. Momo is shocked by his notable good looks. Later that day, while on his way home from work, Akane and Momo call out to Eita because Akane has something to tell him.

Yamada is at the Sasaki Residence for his daily tutoring session with Runa when Eita asks if anyone has confessed to him, assuming it is Akane. However, Yamada reveals that Tsubaki has confessed to him, and he is unsure how to respond as he considers her a friend. He tries to contact Akane but is unable to reach her, so he goes to her workplace where she cheers him up. She tells him that what she was going to say is not essential, and she has already told Momo. Later in the day, Yamada meets Tsubaki near a bridge.
### The Confession Arc

 ***Main Article: The Confession Arc***
Takezo is sponsoring the Chocolate Rabbit Guild's BBQ Party in December. Akane arrived on time and was greeted by Takezo and Runa, who were already at the restaurant they planned to eat at. While waiting for Yamada, Takezo mentioned that the restaurant is owned by a friend of his and he brought the whole guild instead of being alone. The restaurant appears to be expensive, leading Runa and Akane to question Takezo's connection. Four important people approached Takezo and addressed him as Mr. President, which piqued Akane and Runa's interest in him even further.

Yamada was late for the occasion and instead of relaxing and enjoying a meal, he was approached by an intoxicated Akane who had been drinking expensive drinks given by Takezo's friends. Runa was whining about Akane being clingy earlier that she had to leave her on the bathroom floor for some time. Takezo invited Yamada to eat while he called a taxi for Akane but Eita recommended that Yamada should safely transport her home instead of calling a taxi.
### Espion Arc

 ***Main Article: Espion Arc***
Akane and Runa met two random players while hunting in-game. The players thanked them, mistaking Akane for the strong and cool one, which made her blush. They tried to recruit Runa for a party, but she refused as she didn't want to get too friendly with strangers. Akane reminded her not to do the same to others as it would make it difficult for Runa to meet new people.

Meanwhile, Akane sought Yamada's help in upgrading her equipment after being teased by Runa. Yamada discovered that Akane had been continuously upgrading the tutorial equipment since day one and was amazed by her dedication. A random player they saved before approached them and asked if she could play with them.

Later, Akane expresses concern about meeting Yui, a friend from the game, and Yamada unexpectedly kisses her in response to a message from Eita. Runa calls out Eita for receiving a message from Yamada declining his proposal regarding Akane and Yui.

Yamada and Runa are having a tutoring session at Sasaki's house while their mother prepares breakfast. Eita mentions the recent reconciliation between Akane and Yui, but he still keeps an eye on Akane due to their troubled past with the Espion Guild.
### Red Fox Riot Squad Operation Arc

 ***Main Article: Red Fox Riot Squad Operation Arc***
On a certain day in February, Akane, Eita, Takezo and others were at Tousei Academy waiting for Runa's entrance exam results. Runa was throwing tantrums and wishing she could go home due to her fear of the possible results. Takezo was looking at the bulletin board where the names of the successful candidates were posted. When he spotted Runa's name, he shouted in joy causing her to sob. Yamada was exhausted from tutoring Runa and was waiting for the others at the back of their school grounds. Akane went to him and congratulated him on managing to tutor Runa. Due to Runa's acceptance into Tousei Academy, Akane's heart began to flutter as she saw her running towards them.

Princess Ruri announces a celebration for Runa and Yamada passing their exams with the Chocolate Rabbit Guild. Despite being exhausted, Akane attends but falls asleep in the bathroom later on. When Runa throws a tantrum about wanting to go somewhere else after lunch, Akane snaps and tells her to shut up before realizing what she said and apologizing.

Yamada advises Akane to go straight home after apologizing to Runa because of her exhaustion. As they descend stairs together, an unknown person claims his pass holder fell but clarifies it wasn't his as Yamada briefly turns away from Akane who almost falls down the stairs due to exhaustion but fortunately, Yamada catches her just in time.

Runa is shocked by an incident with Akane and asks her brother Eita about their relationship with Yamada. Eita suggests they are a couple, but Runa is left feeling excluded. Yamada invites Akane to stay at his house to get some rest, but she initially hesitates because she thinks he wants something in return. When Yamada admits he might find it hard not to touch her if they share a bed, Akane blushes but insists she doesn't want him involved with her noisy neighbor. Tani arrives drunk and offers to help deal with the neighbor while dragging Yamada along.
### Satsuki Arc

 ***Main Article: Satsuki Arc***
Princess Ruri is announcing a guild event hosted and sponsored by Takezo, which is a team RTA battle event with a great prize: an ultra-rare Prophet Stone. The rules are simple, and the pair that clears their assigned dungeon the fastest wins. Runa wants to be paired with Akane, but when she learns about the prize, she switches to Yamada's side. Takezo offers to pair with Akane, and they become one of the three pairs: Ruri and MeatLover, Tsubaki and Afro, and Akane and Takezo.

After the event, the guild team returns to their daily lives. Tsubaki is checking out equipment while looking at Yamada's in-game character's equipment, Runa and Eita discuss how Takezo went all out on the event, and Takezo is sleeping with his cats.