Volume 1

* Japanese
* English

## Volume Information

### Volume Title

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999山田くんとLv999の恋をする*Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi o Suru*

### Cover Character(s)

Akito Yamada
Akane Kinoshita

## Volume Details

* Japanese
* English

### Purchase (JA) Volume 1 here:

* Amazon
* Rakuten
* 7net

### Purchase (EN) Volume 1 here:

* Amazon
* Barnes and Noble
* Penguin Random House

## Volume Chronology

This is the **1st Volume** of the manga series written and illustrated by Mashiro, the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*.

## Volume Synopsis

**Sometimes love is like an endgame boss.**

College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together—but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can’t decide if he’s awkward or alluring.

When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend, and soon the two of them are spending time together both in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane’s feelings grow, will Yamada’s focus shift?

## Cover and Volume Illustration

The colored cover has a soft, fading yellow background tone with a faded representation of Yamada's in-game character's afro. Yamada is depicted on the front wearing his worn-out black coat from his uniform, a yellow hoodie, and his standard Tousei Academy outfit. His right ear is plugged with headphones, and his left hand is holding the other pair. Akane, who is seated to Yamada's left, is wearing a casual outfit consisting of a loose light pink blouse and a sling bag. A heart-shaped necklace that Takuma gave her for the series serves as her adornment.

Volume 1 is encircled on the right side, above the section of the cover, and the series title is in its distinctive font style, colored in dark pink with a touch of white.

## Chapter List

**Chapters included in Volume 1:**
* 001. **Chapter 1:** **This what! I hate about gamer guys!!** (これだからっ！ゲームする男なんて！！, *Koredakara! Gēmusuru Otoko Nante!!*)
* 002. **Chapter 2:** **Listen, Yamada. You're kinda cold.** (山田ってなんか冷たくない?, *Yamadatte an'ka Tsumetaku Nai*)
* 003. **Chapter 3:** **We didn't do something last night, did we?!** (まさか一夜のあやまちをっ⁉, *Masaka Ichiya no Ayamachi wo⁉*)
* 004. **Chapter 4:** **You gotta learn how to let stuff go.** (ちゃんと取捨選択してください, *Chanto Shushasentaku Shite Kudasai*)
* 005. **Chapter 5:** **It's almost time for the boss to spawn.** (そろそろボス湧きの時間なんで, *Sorosoro Bosu Waki no Jikan'nande*)
* 006. **Chapter 6:** **Worried about you** (心配してましたよ, *Shinpai shitemashita yo*)
* 007. **Chapter 7:** **Are those two a couple?** (二人ってもしかして, *Futaritte Moshikashite*)
* 008. **Chapter 8:** **I wanna meet up in person ♡** (オフ会したいなぁ♡, *Ofu Kaishitainā♡*)
* 009. **Chapter 9:** **You're Ruri-chan, right!?** (瑠璃姫ちゃんだよね!?, *Ruri Hime-chanda yo ne!?*)

## Author's Note

### Extra Message

**Afterword:**

Thank you for picking up the first volume of *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*. My name is Mashiro and I am the author.
This work is my first serialized novel and the first volume is filled with memories from the early stages of drawing while I was confused about many things. I am very happy that it has been made into a book, as I never thought it would be possible when I started the series. I would like to thank all the people involved and all the readers who supported me.

Although it is still an immature and clumsy work, I would be happy if you enjoyed it.

**Special Thanks:**
 GANMA! Editing department
 KADOKAWA
 Responsible editor and designer
 Friends who were used as inspiration without permission
 Readers who responded with love

## Gallery

### Inside Contents

Front CoverBack CoverExtraTable of Contents

### Author's Postcards

**Chapter 1 PC****Chapter 2 PC****Chapter 3 PC****Chapter 4 PC****Chapter 5 PC****Chapter 6 PC****Chapter 7-1 PC****Chapter 7-2 PC****Chapter 8 PC****Chapter 9 PC**
## References

 "Volume 1 Official Synopsis". *Penguin Random House*.