Satsuki Arc

**Unofficially Titled Arc**
**Satsuki 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

**Satsuki Arc** is the ninth arc of *Loving Yamada at Lv999!*

Yamada was invited by his senior, Iguchi, who loves to bring his junior so he may meet females he likes. Satsuki is the name of one of his senior's friends. Yamada took her home as it was getting late. Akane spotted Yamada with the girl that night...

## Arc Summary

End of the school year at Tousei Academy. Tsubaki, one of the students, is standing by her classroom window, enjoying the sight of the falling flowers outside. While she's there, a group of classmates discusses holding a snack party and she decides to take a walk to buy snacks for it.

On her way out, Tsubaki sees Akane, a fellow student, waiting at the front gate. She assumes that Akane is waiting for Yamada, one of their mutual friends. Tsubaki congratulates Akane on graduating and notices a floral ribbon pinned to her uniform. Akane explains that she has a friend who just graduated and assumes that anyone with pink flower decorations on their uniform might be her friend.

Tsubaki is a bit unsure whether Akane is talking about her or someone else, but she introduces herself as Yukari Tsubaki anyway. Akane is delighted and introduces herself too, and they quickly hit it off. Meanwhile, Yamada is about to leave because Akane is waiting for her when she's stopped by Takeaki Okamoto, another classmate. Takeaki is standing at their classroom window, watching Tsubaki and Akane interacting happily outside.

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.

Akane is scared as they approach the dungeon because she has never been there before and is unsure of how to protect Takezo, who is the paladin. However, Takezo's in-game character's battle mode leads them to victory, and they win the event with ease. After receiving the award, Akane intends to use the ultra-rare Prophet Stones on her tutorial equipment, but Yamada thinks it would be a waste and insists on getting her new equipment. However, Akane is insistent, and Yamada is left speechless.

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.

Akane was sound asleep when a woman claiming to be Yamada's mother, Reiko, showed up at the door. Although Akane was not fully awake, she recognized that she was at Yamada's house. Meanwhile, Eita called Yamada for help with his computer, and Yamada mentioned that Akane had fallen asleep while playing Othello with him. When Yamada's mother accidentally bumped into the floor, Akane introduced herself as Yamada's friend. Yamada's mother slumped to the ground due to her dark glasses impairing her vision. Akane tried to call Yamada, but he had also left his phone at home.

Eita asked Yamada about his parents while playing Othello, and Yamada revealed that his mother had arrived in Japan due to some problem. When Eita asked if he would introduce Akane to his mother, Yamada hesitated to answer.

During a family gathering, young Akito was praised for his good looks by his relatives. His mother felt shy but tried to address the situation. Later, Yamada's mother arrived at his house and asked Akane if she lived there since she knew that her son lived there. Akane introduced herself as Yamada's friend and not his girlfriend. Yamada's mother, who wore sunglasses, was staring at Akane, and Akane noticed that she hadn't given her any tea.

Yamada's mother tripped over a small table, and Akane related to it as she had also been tripped over by the same table many times. Akane was mesmerized by Yamada's mother's beauty when she took off her sunglasses. Yamada's mother confessed how she feels uneasy around Akane because she is shy and careless despite being an adult. Yamada later arrived home and Akane told him that his mother had visited earlier to deliver some university paperwork. Akane asked if he had not told his mother about her, to which he replied that he was planning to introduce her soon. Akane then talked about how she had told her parents that they were dating on the same day, and her father called her.

Iguchi, who went to the same school as Yamada, bumps into him at the university and mentions keeping his schedule open until Friday. Yamada accidentally shoots one of his earbuds into a woman's handbag and decides not to retrieve it after seeing her crying. When Yamada arrives to meet Akane, a stranger makes a joke to her and she receives a call from home. Akane asks Yamada if they can go on a date by Friday and Yamada recalls Iguchi's invitation for Friday. Akane talks to her friend Momo on the phone and decides to postpone their dinner plans until she checks on her mother's health. Maki shows Momo a picture of Yamada with someone named Masaru Iguchi on social media.

Yamada attends a group "meal" organized by his senior, Iguchi. Yamada seems uncomfortable with the attention he is getting from the girls present, and a woman named Satsuki informs him that the gathering is actually a group date arranged by Iguchi. Satsuki is upset with Iguchi for posting a picture of Yamada without his permission and leaves the gathering. Yamada decides to follow suit and leave as well.

While leaving, Yamada notices Satsuki outside and recalls seeing her crying on Tuesday at school. Meanwhile, Akane is shopping for food at a supermarket and planning to prepare meals for Yamada while she visits her mother for two days. On her way home, Akane sees Yamada walking with Satsuki.

Yamada attended a group gathering organized by his senior, Iguchi, which turned out to be a group date to lure women to attend. Satsuki, who attended the gathering, advised Yamada to not pay attention to what Iguchi says and to defend himself. She also pointed out that Yamada is attractive and was used by Iguchi as a bait. Later, Yamada walked Satsuki back to her apartment building and received the earbud that had fallen into her bag the day he had seen her crying. Akane, Yamada's girlfriend, noticed him walking with Satsuki and embraced him unexpectedly when they reached home.

Earlier, Momo warned Akane to be wary of anyone who might hang out with Yamada now that he attends university. But Akane trusts him and does not see it as a problem. Later, Akane asked Yamada about the group gathering, and he replied positively. When she asked who invited him, Yamada replied that it was a man, which made Akane a little frightened, even though Yamada reassured her of his love for her.

Akane wakes up next to Yamada, who is still sleeping, and prepares some food while reflecting on their conversation from the previous evening. She feels comforted by his presence and their connection. Later, she goes to her family home, but is surprised to find her sister Kaede there. Kaede tells Akane to call her when she gets to the station, but Akane takes the bus instead. During their conversation, Akane notices that Kaede is hiding some paperwork that their mother had prepared in case of another medical emergency. Akane is sad that her mother never told her about her previous collapse, but Kaede explains that they didn't want to worry her. Kaede also reveals that she wished Akane had been there when their mother collapsed, and the sisters embrace.

Akane wakes up early, prepares some food, and thinks about her conversation with Yamada from the previous evening. She feels comforted by his presence and touch. Later, she heads to her family home and finds Kaede with her boyfriend Daichi. They discuss their mother's collapse, and Akane decides to stay longer to support her sister. However, their mother worries about her frequent visits and possible exhaustion.

On their way back home, Akane and Yamada plan to eat tsukemen, and while waiting in line, they meet Yamada's seniors, including Satsuki and Iguchi. Akane becomes uneasy upon seeing Satsuki and pulls Yamada away from the conversation. Satsuki leaves with the others, claiming that Yamada's girlfriend is uncomfortable with their presence. Akane apologizes to Yamada and they sit somewhere nearby to talk.

Akane is struggling with trauma from her recent relationship with Takuma, and Yamada's suggestion to talk hit her hard. Yamada wanted to take the conversation home instead of in public, but Akane couldn't fully process what he was saying due to her preoccupation. She apologized for her behavior in front of Yamada's friends and promised not to do it again. Yamada listened to her and then suggested they clear up her uncertainties quickly, but Akane was shocked by his dismissal of her feelings. Yamada then said he wouldn't be around any other cute girls, but Akane didn't want him to be antisocial.

In a separate scene, Satsuki, Iguchi, and some other girls were dining, and Iguchi was surprised to learn that Yamada had a girlfriend. Satsuki recounted a previous encounter with Akane where she seemed uneasy and said that Akane was keeping an eye on her movements. Iguchi thought all girls acted that way, but Satsuki disagreed and denied ever behaving like that toward her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Iguchi caught Satsuki secretly searching for her name on social media during their conversation.

Akane tells her friend Ruri-chan about her plans to go on dates with Yamada in the game since she will be away for a month. At first, Akane hesitates to talk to Yamada about it because he is starting to lose interest in gaming due to college, but she eventually convinces him. During their conversation, Tsubaki joins and explains how Yamada's kindness often makes him a target for others. Ruri-chan also mentions that Yamada is very dedicated and responsible in fulfilling his promises, even if others forget about them.

Meanwhile, Yamada helps Iguchi move into his new home, and Iguchi invites him to a BBQ party with his friends, including Satsuki. Yamada politely declines, and Iguchi wonders if Akane is limiting his ability to socialize with other girls. However, Yamada denies this accusation. When he arrives home, he logs into the game, only to be reminded of a promise he made to Akane in the game.

Satsuki went to Iguchi's home to pick up Sakai's dog and adopt it as planned. While searching for the dog's supplies, she saw Yamada taping boxes alone. She asked him about the dog food and leash and struck up a conversation about him declining Iguchi's barbeque invitation. Satsuki suggested that Akane may have had something to do with it, but Yamada denied it. While looking for the dog food, Yamada collapsed, and Satsuki noticed he had a fever. She suggested he call his family or girlfriend, but Yamada insisted he wasn't limited by his relationship with Akane. Momo later called Akane to inform her of Yamada's condition, and she ran through the rain.

Akane is searching for the Sunny Heights Building where Yamada is located and gets directions from Momo over the phone. While Akane is drenched in rain, she meets Sakai, the owner of the dog Satsuki intends to adopt. Satsuki is surprised to see Akane at the door and tells her that she is not with Yamada and is only there to pick up Sakai's dog. Satsuki informs Akane about Yamada's condition and Akane thanks her for letting her know.

Satsuki offers Akane a change of clothes, but she declines and goes to Yamada's side. Iguchi takes Yamada home, and Akane follows them. Akane apologizes to Satsuki for her behavior and they strike up a conversation. Satsuki suggests that they get to know each other, and Akane responds positively.

When Satsuki walks in on Sakai rummaging through the boxes, she suddenly remembers the feeling of love and shares it with him. Sakai seems confused, not understanding what she is talking about.

Akane is taking care of Yamada while he cooks and makes sure he doesn't overwork himself. She checks his forehead for any signs of illness and prepares udon for him to eat when he's hungry. Akane sits beside Yamada on the bed and apologizes for feeling jealous of his seniors. Yamada hugs her tightly, and she comments on how strong his love is.

Yamada admits that he doesn't let things bother him anymore, but he doesn't want to tell Akane because he thinks she'll feel bad about it. He dislikes sweet scents and finds them oppressive, but he notices that Akane doesn't smell like she did before. Akane tells Yamada that she loves him, and he falls asleep on her lap.

Akane was sleeping next to her boyfriend Yamada when her mother called to offer her some vegetables. Later, while shopping for housewarming presents with Satsuki and Iguchi, Satsuki shared about her past relationship where her ex-boyfriend posted negative comments about her online. Akane and Iguchi were angry about this and defended Satsuki.

Meanwhile, at a pizza restaurant, Momo and Yui were on a double date with a man who was badmouthing his ex-girlfriend. Momo purposely dropped a pizza slice on his new phone and the date ended badly. Yui commented that Momo is too passionate and impulsive to have a boyfriend. Later, Momo suggested going to the convenience store where Hasegawa works to tease him about her date, but Yui reminded her that Hasegawa isn't her boyfriend. Meanwhile, while working, Hasegawa felt like he was being talked about.

## Chapters

* **Chapter 71 "Just a bit longer"** (もうちょっとだけ, *Mō Chottodake*)
* **Chapter 72 "Chocolate Rabbit Meeting"** (Chocolate Rabbit 会議中, *Chokorēto Rabitto Kaigichū*)
* **Chapter 73 "Don't you feel like it?"** (乗り気じゃない?, *Norikija Nai?*)
* **Chapter 74 "Speak of the devil"** (噂をすれば, *Uwasao Sureba*)
* **Chapter 75 "Kindness is something you pay back"** (恩は返すべきだよな, *On'wa Kaesubekidayona*)
* **Chapter 76 "Were you crying?"** (泣いてませんでした?, *Naitemasen'deshita?*)
* **Chapter 77 "I trust him, so it's okay"** (信じてるから大丈夫, *Shin'jiterukara Daijōbu*)
* **Chapter 78 "I wish you'd be here"** (そばにいたら良かったのに, *Sobani Itara Yokattanoni*)
* **Chapter 79 "You're really waiting in line?"** (まさか並んでる?, *Masaka Naran'deru?*)
* **Chapter 80 "It's trivial"** (くだらないよ, *Kudaranaiyo*)
* **Chapter 81 "He's got his hands full"** (余裕なんてないんだよ, *Yoyūnan'te Nain'dayo*)
* **Chapter 82 "That was a misunderstanding"** (それは誤解です, *Sorewa Gokaidesu*)
* **Chapter 83 "I thought I knew that"** (知ってたはずなのに, *Shitteta Hazunanoni*)
* **Chapter 84 "Even love"** (恋愛だって, *Ren'aidatte*)
* **Chapter 85 "He's gonna get divine punishment!"** (天罰が下るよ!, *Ten'batsuga Kudaruyo!*)

## Characters Introduced

**Akito Yamada**
**Yukari Tsubaki**
**Akane Kinoshita**
**Takeaki Okamoto**
**Ruri-chan**
**Akane**
**MeatLover**
**Afro**
**TSUBAKI**
**Takezo**
**Runa Sasaki**
**Eita Sasaki**
**Takezo Kamota**
**Reiko Yamada**
**Masaru Iguchi**
**Satsuki Shigemori**
**Maki**
**Momoko Maeda**
**Kaede Kinoshita**
**Sumire Kinoshita**
**Daichi Takahashi**
**Akane's Father**
**Kotaro Kinoshita**
**Sakai**
**Ex-boyfriend**
**Yui Kurata**
**Hasegawa**