My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 (山田くんとLv999の恋をする)

Sorry, Akane.

Hmm?

I... met a girl I like.

Mmm. Well...

now that I think about it,

he has been pretty cold toward me lately.

Huh?

Your boyfriend dumped you for some girl in an MMO?

- That's hysterical! Who in the world does that?!

- Please, Momo. That's not helping things.

Wait, unless I'm mistaken,

you were playing a computer game together.

Is that the one?

Yup, that's the one.

- Sheesh, who knew homewrecking went down in games, too?

Hey, Akane...

this game's pretty sweet.

You should play with me!

- Really? What kind of game is it?

It's an MMO, just came out!

It was fairly obvious

that he had a knack for playing games,

but I never thought he'd cheat on me with a girl in the game.

Not to mention this last message he sent me.

Hmm?

Is this guy heartless or what?

I mean, what are you supposed to say to that?

Seems to me breaking up was the right move!

I know you're hurting,

but this pain won't last forever, Akane.

I've got classes this afternoon,

so I'm heading out.

But one more thing.

Don't let the doom and gloom consume you.

Make time for class!

Staying cooped up will make things worse, okay?

I'll be fine.

It's not like I'm gonna die just 'cause I got dumped.

Life'll go on.

I can't cut too many classes,

and I need to get a part-time job soon.

I wonder if he picked up that equipment yet?

I was never into games before...

but if it meant that we could have fun together...

that was good enough for me.

Oh, he's already unfriended me.

Well, that was fast.

I really wish I hadn't bought all these items

if we were just gonna break up.

I bought 3,000 yen worth of in-game clothes!

All that's left is this character

I've leveled up for nothing.

Strike! Strike! Strike!

- Power... -

Sti-rike!

Um...

Hmm?

- Huh? Who's this afro guy in the Noh mask, again?

He seems familiar.

Ah.

He's my guildmate.

Yamada.

Hmm?

Yeah, it's him all right.

Just as aloof and unsociable as I thought he was.

Seriously, who takes two whole minutes

to write "hello" and "yes"?

Hmm?

Eh?

Seems he's quite the hardcore game addict.

I'm not here for that.

I'm not here for that.

See, I'm out here doing some hunting

'cause I was annoyed my boyfriend dumped me yesterday!

Can you believe it?

Apparently, it's thanks to this very game

that I got cheated on in the first place!

Like, what's up with that?!

Oh, is that so?

So you can't muster up the interest to chat with me, huh?

Hmm. No, I don't think I will!

- Since I was here first, that obviously means

you should cede this hunting ground to me

and be on your way!

I was told that's hunting ground etiquette, good sir!

I'm sure this won't interest you at all,

but my breakup shattered my heart into pieces,

so I'm using this hunting ground

as the perfect outlet for my stress!

Please try for the Prophet's Stone in some other channel!

Because there is no way I am ever giving up this spot!

Not good. I was so annoyed

that I lashed out at this afro-wearing stranger.

- Actually, having heard you out...

you're right.

I hate you, Yamada!

I am so not leaving here until he logs out!

This is why I can't stand gamer guys!

Huh?

An event?

Huh, there'll be avatars and gifts for all the attendees.

Hey, that's not far from here.

- Akane! Let's stay together forever!

Okay!

- Sorry. I met someone else I like...

in that game we were playing together.

And the thing is...

she says she likes me, too.

I'm so sorry.

Oh, I get it.

You're already going out with her, aren't you?

I wonder if they'll be going to this event together, too.

Dang it.

I can't just go down as the one who got dumped.

Eh?

Hey, Akane!

- Huh? - You showed up for class.

Got that guy out of your system?

Momo! Hi.

Hey, think you can come shopping with me later?

I need to put an outfit together.

- Huh? You planning on going out somewhere?

- Yeah, actually. I'm attending an event.

Hmm?

Should be a good time,

and I bet you-know-who will make an appearance as well.

Meaning I'll have a chance to watch him wallow in regret

when he sees how gorgeous I've become.

- Okay! We call that not being over our ex!

This event wouldn't be for that game, would it?

- Of course it is. What else would it be for?

And that being the case,

there's a very high chance he'll be there.

Girl, that's sad.

Say whatever you will!

That's the plan.

- Watch, I'll make him regret ditching me for a gamer girl!

He'll kick himself for dumping me.

Just watch! If it's the last thing I do,

I'm gonna make him regret it!

To all of you attending

the Forest of Savior Autumn Festival today,

we'd like to extend a big thank you!

The PIN code you received at the gate

will expire at the end of December.

So please keep that in mind...

- This event is way livelier than I thought it'd be.

And I seriously underestimated the amount of people who'd show.

Wait...

it just dawned on me.

Am I headed straight for bankruptcy this month over this?

Still, it's sorta wild

that all the attendees here enjoy playing the same game.

Although there seems to be more guys than girls.

It's all so fascinating.

I wonder what kind of characters they play?

Takuma!

Taku... ma?

- Ta-- - You wanna move up front?

Sure. Come on.

Wait! Come back!

What the...

No one'll help her up?

That was so dumb.

I wanna disappear.

This is all just...

making me want to cry.

Are you okay?

Whoa, what a hottie!

Uh, yes! I'm totally fine!

I didn't accidently bump into you, by any chance, did I?

- Well, yeah, you-- - I'm so sorry!

I kind of spaced out and turned into a major klutz.

I, uh, mean I was deep in thought.

Things have been a bit rough for me lately,

so I really wasn't paying attention to where I was going.

- Oh... -

is that so?

Sorry about that.

What's it to you, right?

Right.

Yeah...

I'm not interested.

Hmm?