Chapter 97

## Have you been well?

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"Have you been well?"** (元気だった?, *Genki datta?*) is the ninety-seventh chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

## Summary

Takaya picked up Akane from the Terminal, while Daichi assisted Kaede with her car. Initially, Daichi was supposed to pick up Akane, but Kaede need a help to fix her car, changing the plans and also alleviating any concerns. This eased Akane's mind, and she changed the subject by asking Takaya about how he's been doing.

The chapter then takes us back in time to a conversation between Daichi and Takaya. Daichi inquired whether Takaya had been in touch with Akane since their graduation, to which Takaya replied that they hadn't communicated. Daichi proceeded to share what he had heard about Akane's life, including her college experience and relationships. According to Daichi, Akane is like a motherly figure who becomes overprotective as soon as she gets close to someone.

This description triggered a memory for Takaya of a younger version of himself and Akane. In this recollection, Akane was using an umbrella and approached him while he was sitting beside a motorcycle in an alley. She asked if he had fought with his father again, but he ignored her, causing her to raise her voice and call him out on it.

While Takaya was lost in thought, he became preoccupied and almost got into an accident. An approaching cat crossing the street added to the distraction, prompting Akane to shout at him to snap out of it. Thankfully, they narrowly avoided the mishap, and Daichi checked to see if she was alright.

The situation seemed to strike Akane with a sense of nostalgia, and she couldn't help but laugh, leaving Takaya perplexed. She indicated that her sister and Daichi would scold her if they got into an accident. Akane then shifted the conversation to their upcoming reunion the following day, inquiring if Takaya knew who would be attending. She mentioned that Class Two had their reunion last year, while Class Three had not.

However, instead of addressing her question, Takaya asked about a scar she had. Akane looked at the cat at the other side of the street through the car window, she then remembered a memory of an incident. She then replied that her scar had completely healed now while smiling.

Akane and Takaya arrived safely at Akane's residence, where they were warmly welcomed by her mother. Her mother kindly invited Takaya to join them for dinner and began preparing a friend shrimp dish. In the meantime, she suggested they spend time together in Akane's room while waiting for Kaede and Daichi, who would be returning home soon. Takaya was taken aback by the idea, which made Akane indicate that her mother probably thought of him as a grade-schooler.

Somewhere in their house, Akane hurriedly set up her laptop and plugged it in. Takaya couldn't help but wonder if she was rushing to do her homework. However, Akane explained that she had an event in an online game she plays, called Forest of Savior, and needed to go hunting and collect items. She mentioned that she would make tea after finding a suitable hunting spot, leaving Takaya somewhat perplexed by her enthusiasm.

As they both sat down at the table, Takaya playfully asked Akane if she was a big nerd for being so engrossed in games. She countered that playing games no longer carried the stereotype of being a nerd and that Forest of Savior was quite popular in her college. As Takaya leaned in closer to get a better look at her screen, Akane asked him to move aside, as her screen was small and difficult to see. He playfully pressed some keys on her keyboard while inquiring about her in-game character.

Their close proximity caused their hands to bump into each other, and instinctively, Takaya held Akane's hand, causing her to blurt out his name in surprise.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Takaya**
**Daichi Takahashi**Mentioned
**Kaede Kinoshita**Mentioned
**Akane Kinoshita**
**Sumire Kinoshita**
## Author's Postcard

*“The anime has reached its final episode! Thank you to everyone who watched it. The manga will continue, so please continue to support it. We would be delighted if you could show some love to the new important character, "Takaya," who hails from Akane's hometown of Takasaki in Gunma.”*