Sorry, Akane.
Hmm?
I... met a girl that I like.
Well...
I did think
that he'd been acting cold lately.
What?
You lost your boyfriend
to a girl from an online game?
That's so funny!
What's up with that?
Momo, you don't have to shout.
So this game...
It's the computer game you guys
play together, right?
That's the one.
Wow, who knew that
could happen in a game?
Akane?
You should play this game with me!
Oh, really? What is this?
It's an online game that just came out!
I admit that I thought
he was something of a gamer,
but I never dreamed that he'd
cheat on me with a girl in the game.
And just look
at the last message he sent me.
Hmm?
Jeez, that's harsh.
What are you supposed to say to that?
But, hey, breaking up
was the right move!
I know you’re still hurting
right now, Akane.
I've got classes this afternoon,
so I'm out of here.
Don't sit around dejected forever, okay?
Make sure you come to class!
Staying cooped up
is only going to make it worse!
It's not like I'm going to die
because I got dumped.
Life's going to go on.
And I can't cut too many classes, either.
I need to start working soon, too.
I wonder if he retrieved
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.
Hey, he's already unfriended me.
Well, that was fast.
I mean...
I wish I hadn't bought all these items
if we were going to break up.
I bought 3,000 yen worth
of in-game clothes!
All that's left is this character
that I've leveled up for nothing.
Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike!
All that's left is this character
that I've leveled up for nothing.
Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike!
Power...
Strike!
Um...
Hmm?
Huh?
Who's this Noh mask Afro guy again?
He seems kind of familiar.
Oh.
It's my guild-mate.
Yamada.
Good morning, Yamada.
Yeah, that's him, all right.
I thought he was kind of aloof
and unsociable.
I mean, who takes two whole minutes
to write "hello" and "yes"?
Not to mention, he looks like
a hardcore game addict. To answer him...
No, I'm not.
I was hunting because my boyfriend
just dumped me and I was annoyed!
And can you believe it?
Apparently, it's thanks to this game
that I got cheated on in the first place!
How awful is that?
Oh...
is that right?
So you have zero interest
in chatting with me!
Not on your life!
I was here first, so that means that you
should leave this hunting ground to me!
I was told that that's
hunting ground etiquette!
I'm sure this won't interest you,
but I'm heartbroken after a breakup.
I'm going to use this hunting ground
as an outlet for my stress!
Please try for the Prophet's Stone
in some other channel!
Because no way am I
ever giving up this spot!
Oh, no.
I was so annoyed that I lashed out
at this Afro stranger.
Well, yes.
You're right.
I hate you, Yamada!
I'm so going to log out
after you leave!
This is why I can't stand gamer guys!
Huh?
An event?
With avatars and various gifts
for attendees.
Hey...
it's nearby.
Akane...
let's stay together forever!
Okay!
Sorry.
I met someone else that I like
in that game.
And she says that she likes me, too.
I'm really sorry.
You're already going out
with that girl, aren't you?
Will they be going
to this event together, too?
Damn it.
Am I just going to go down
as the one who got dumped?
- Akane!
- Huh?
So you're finally showing up for class?
Are you over him now?
Momo!
Hey, Momo,
come shopping with me today
for clothes and shoes!
Huh?
Going somewhere?
Yeah. I'm attending an event.
Oh?
Where I bet you-know-who
will be showing up as well.
He can wallow in regret when he sees
how gorgeous I've become.
Wow! You're nowhere near over him!
This wouldn't be an event for that game,
would it?
Of course it's an event for that game!
More likely than not, he'll be there.
So sad.
Whatever you say!
Wow.
Just watch!
I'm going to make him regret
ditching me for a gamer girl!
He'll be kicking himself for dumping me.
Just watch!
I'm going to make him regret it!
We thank you for attending
the Forest of Savior
Autumn Festival today!
The PIN code you received at the gate
will expire at the end of December
The place is actually hopping.
so please keep that in mind!
The place is actually hopping.
There are way more people
than I thought there'd be.
Wait.
Hold up, am I headed
straight for bankruptcy this month?
Still, everyone here is playing
the same game, right?
I mean, there are tons of guys here.
It's all so fascinating.
I wonder
what kind of characters they play?
Takuma!
Taku...
ma?
Ta—
Let's move up to the front.
Sure.
W-Wait!
What the...
Ow.
A girl just fell down.
How stupid is that?
I want to disappear.
I don't know why...
but I think I'm about to cry.
Huh?
Are you all right?
O-Oh.
Whoa, he's super hot!
Yes! I'm totally fine!
Oh, did I bump into you, by any chance?
Uh, yes. Well—
I'm so sorry!
I kind of spaced out for a second.
I mean, I was deep in thought.
I'm going through a hard time, and...
I wasn't really paying attention.
Oh...
is that right?
Sorry!
It doesn’t matter, right?
Right.
I'm not interested.
Huh?
That same line...
I heard it recently somewhere.
Yamada?
Afro Yamada?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Um...
You see...
Huh?
Are his reactions slow?
No, but I'm sure
I got a sense of Afro déjà vu.
Am I just imagining things?
It can't be a coincidence, right?
Wait, he's looking at me
with such disbelief in his eyes.
Did I get the wrong guy?
- I'm sorry!
- What?
Hmm?
Takuma?
And his new girlfriend?
What are you doing here?
Takuma! Hey, what a coincidence!
You're Mr. Yamada, right?
Huh?
Wow! It's you, isn't it, Mr. Yamada?
Who?
Don't you know him?
He's this insanely famous pro gamer!
What? Awesome!
I'm telling you, he's incredible!
Wow, Mr. Yamada, you play FOS?
I'm a total fan of yours, Mr. Yamada!
I'm always watching your videos!
Wow, what a thrill!
Man! Unbelievable!
You're famous?
Well, locally.
What a coincidence, Takuma!
You're here on a date, too?
Huh? Akane?
You're here?
Yes, I've been here all along!
What are you doing in a place like this?
Well, I play this game, too, so what's
so strange about me being here?
What?
Don't tell me you're here alone?
Of course not!
Let me introduce you.
This is my new boyfriend!
No, I'm not.
I'm begging you.
Out of a warrior's mercy, can you find it
in your heart to play along with me?
Are you serious?
Just think of it as compassion,
and please...
What?
You can have this.
I got it as a perk for attending.
It's yours if you want it.
Seriously?
But this is a PIN code
for the Prophet's Stone.
Uh-huh, uh-huh.
It's a super-rare power-up.
Uh-huh, uh-huh.
It is, huh?
I'm her boyfriend.
He's my boyfriend!
A-Are you kidding me?
But I've been following you
for three years,
and we've never once connected.
I'm so bitter!
Takuma!
I win!
Not that this was what I had in mind.
But look, he's bitter!
Bitter!
But look, he's bitter!
Bitter!
Takuma!
Come on, cheer up!
Yeah.
Eri!
Takuma!
Eri!
Takuma!
Welcome!
What is this?
What do you call this feeling?
Like I won the battle, but lost the w*r?
You didn't even win the battle,
either, did you,
from the looks of it.
I knew it.
You're Afro Yamada, aren't you?
Right.
By the way, can I go home now?
It's Yamada, all right.
Would it k*ll you to keep me company?
I don't want to be alone!
That girl...
She was so beautiful.
Who?
Takuma's girlfriend.
First off, who's Takuma?
My ex-boyfriend, that's who!
I told you about him in the game chat!
Right.
So you're that inept paladin, huh?
You only just realized that now?
Well, isn’t it amazing at all
that I realized it?
Welcome!
The truth is, today I was going
to dress up and flaunt myself,
and make him regret dumping me.
But I never planned
on having to see them like that.
Um...
Since it seems we'll be here a while,
can I order another cola?
Please, be my guest!
My pleasure!
Oh, I'm starting to feel drained.
By the way, about what Takuma said,
what's a pro gamer?
Someone who gets paid by sponsors
to play games, I guess?
What? Sponsors?
You're kidding me, right?
No, it's true.
Then you're getting paid to play FOS, too?
That's just a break for me.
I mainly play FPS games.
Oh?
What are those?
Uh, don’t worry about it.
Don't you think
you're a little cold, Yamada?
That won’t make you
too popular with the girls.
I'm not.
I've never had a girlfriend, either.
What? That can't be true!
You just said so yourself, didn't you?
Well, yeah, I did say that, but...
You're so good-looking.
How can you not be popular?
I'm not interested.
In romance and all.
I don't get what that's all about.
Wow.
What a waste of good looks.
Gaming is more fun for me.
Wow.
Well, romance isn't all
fun and games, either.
Like me getting cheated on in the game.
That really sucks.
Sucks, huh?
Uh-oh.
I'm about to cry.
I'm going to the bathroom.
Oh.
My clothes are all dirty.
It must have happened when I tripped.
Whoa.
I scraped my leg, too.
I wish I hadn't gone to that event.
If I was going to end up
feeling like this...
Hey...
D-Did he...
Don't tell me he left?
I wouldn't put it past him.
After all, he was just dying to go home.
Not that it really matters.
I was just forcing him
to stay with me, anyway.
After all...
from now on, I'm going to be alone.
Are you all right?
Whoa.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Y-Y-Yama...
Huh?
Would you mind sitting down for now?
Huh?
What's that?
Band-aids.
I just bought them in, like, ten seconds.
Oh, crap. It's sticking to me.
I'm just going to put it on you.
You went to buy them for me?
Seeing all that blood worried me, so...
So you went out of your way?
Well...
I also drank like, three colas.
Yamada!
Go ahead and order whatever you want!
No, I'll be taking off now.
We're so gonna drink tonight!
Uh, um—
May we order, please?
My pleasure!
So since Mr. Tani's
scouting the area...
...we can focus on the enemy in front.
We might be able to rack up some kills.
My head hurts.
The next map in particular...
Wait, I can hear someone talking.
I told you, I'm not turning on my camera.
Who is that?
You’re getting annoying.
Hey, sorry.
I'm gonna AFK for a sec.
Be right back.
Hmm.
These free hairstyles
are anything but cute.
And you can only get the cute ones
from loot boxes.
So fat chance that I'd ever win one.
Huh? They sell them
for a fixed price, too?
Not as good as the loot boxes,
but cuter than the default 'do!
I see! You acquire it this way
to show off at least some personality!
Hey, I just bought the cutest one
at a fixed price!
Huh?
We all had the same exact thought.