Girl meets boy the old-fashioned way - in an online game. The first volume of the popular manga
that inspired the anime series! 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 more
time together 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 stay on the game? Volume 1 includes
Chapters 1-9.