Love and Lies
In a futuristic society, Japan has implemented a complex system referred to as "The Red Threads of Science" to encourage successful marriages and combat increasingly low birthrates. Based on a compatibility calculation, young people at the age of 16 are assigned marriage partners by the government, with severe repercussions awaiting those who disobey the arrangement. For Yukari Nejima, a teen that considers himself average in every way, this system might be his best shot at living a fulfilling life. However, spurred by his infatuation for his classmate and long-time crush, Misaki Takasaki, Yukari defies the system and confesses his love. After some initial reluctance, Misaki reciprocates his feelings in a moment of passion. Unfortunately, before the two can further their relationship, Yukari receives his marriage notice. He is then thrown into a confusing web of love and lies when his less-than-thrilled assigned partner, Ririna Sanada, becomes fascinated with his illicit romance.
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Seasons
1.First Love
04-07-201724mYukari Nejima has been in love with Misaki Tazaki since grade school. He finally builds the confidence to confess his feelings, but nothing goes as planned.
2.A Small Lie
11-07-201724mNeji has now been appointed a wife by the government. When he meets his future wife Ririna, he’s surprised by her reaction when he reveals his secret.
3.Overlooked Love
18-07-201724mRirina invites Neji over to her house only to find Misaki already there. It’s apparent that Ririna has other plans for her assigned husband.
4.The Science of Love
25-07-201724mLove is complicated when you’re inside the Yukari system. Neji and Ririna must navigate the ministry together if they want their lie to come out intact.
5.Risky Love
01-08-201724mThe camping trip seems to be going well until all four them are forced to confront certain truths about their relationship.
6.A Prison to Compel Love
08-08-201724mNeji and Ririna have been assigned a special lecture, things take an awkward turn when they realize the nature of the lecture.
7.A Silent Lie
15-08-201724mRirina is confused about her feelings for Neji, especially after the special lecture. Meanwhile, Misaki questions her role in Neji and Ririna’s life.
8.Feelings Without Lies
22-08-201724mNeji delves deeper into this friendship with Nisaki, and learns Misaki’s true feelings about his relationship with Ririna.
9.So Bright It Doesn't Seem Real
29-08-201724mWith the Romeo and Juliet play about to begin, Neji has a heart to heart with Nisaka about his feelings for the girls.
10.A Love to Give Everything For
05-09-201724mShuu tries to shed light on Misaki’s situation to Ririna and Neji, she also reveals more about the notices and its origins.
11.I Don’t Care If It’s A Lie
12-09-201724mFeelings start to be questioned when the gang ends up at a wedding, and Misaki can’t help but wish for a lie of her own.
12.Love And Lies
19-09-201724mNaji is forced to face his growing feelings for Ririna head on. With so much on the line, what will happen when these emotions finally start clashing?
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