What a nice day!
I slept well last night.
I even woke up before my alarm went off for once.
Well, I have to get ready.
Why didn't the alarm on my phone go off?
I set it to ring four times!
Did I turn it off again?
Oh, no! I'm going to be late!
I'm Narumi Momose. I'm an outgoing and energetic office worker.
Due to certain circumstances, I changed jobs.
Today is my first day at the new company. However...
Late on the first day?
You're kidding me!
I even moved so I could work at this company!
What am I doing running at full speed first thing in the morning?
I have bad luck.
I've had a lot of bad luck these days.
God!
Starting from today...
Starting from today, I'll be a good girl!
So please, God!
Please make sure no one at the office finds out about my secret this time!
And please make sure I catch the train in time!
Safe!
I should be on time now.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN TO BOARD THE TRAIN
Kato-chan is so cute!
ANIMATED FILM TO BE RELEASED!!
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
Now, let's get started
Where we left off yesterday
There's no pleasure without pain Let the story be
Getting out of the deep sea
Leaping to the flying city Now we can't get down
A plot with no coherence This story is one and only
Always remember the good times
Brace yourself for letdowns It'll come in handy
Gently, softly
Turning pages of the story Story
I let my emotions flow
Gently, softly
Turning pages of the story Story
It seems never-ending
Will it ever come to an end?
I have no clue
Too bad I don't
Yes.
-Ms. Momose? -Yes.
-I'm Narumi Momose. -Good morning.
I'm your new coworker, Hanako Koyanagi.
If there's anything you're unclear about, feel free to ask me.
Okay! Nice to meet you.
Well, let's stop by your desk first,
-and then I'll show you around the office. -Okay.
Ms. Koyanagi looks like she's good at her job. She's so cool! And...
Her boobs are huge!
Thanks for your hard work.
-Well, let's go back. -Yeah.
Is that so?
It's the same everywhere.
Well, I think that our company is still better than most in that regard.
Good.
But changing jobs this time of year is pretty rare.
Did something happen at your old company?
How should I put it...?
It's complicated.
Complicated... I see.
Okay.
Things are complicated for everyone.
Sorry for asking you weird questions.
No, it's okay.
Hirotaka?
Narumi?
Oh, no! I said hi!
What's wrong, Ms. Momose?
Do you know each other, Nifuji?
No way!
It really is you, Hirotaka! We work for the same company?
We haven't seen each other since middle school. Long time no see!
I started working here today.
We went to the same elementary and middle school.
What a coincidence!
Hey, Hirotaka! How about going for dinner together later?
We have a lot to catch up on!
Safety is my first priority today.
I have to end this conversation before he says anything weird.
-Okay. -Great!
Great! I'm looking forward to it.
See you later!
I'm safe for now.
Is he your ex-boyfriend?
-No, we're not like that. -Oh, Narumi.
Are you going to participate in the next Summer Comiket?
To tell you the truth,
I thought about killing you back there.
I didn't know you were trying to hide it.
I'm glad my coworkers are nice people.
Here. I put a trap down.
Sorry.
Here. I put some meat down.
I never imagined you worked at my new company.
If you let anyone find out I'm an otaku,
I'll tell everyone about you too.
"This guy over here is a seriously addicted game otaku!"
Right. Quest complete!
I'm not trying to hide it or anything.
-Is it okay if I smoke? -No.
I'm gonna smoke then.
It's better if you hide it.
Otaku aren't popular.
I don't really want to be popular or anything.
What?
Do you have a girlfriend?
No.
I thought so!
You're an otaku, and on top of that, you're not friendly.
Are you getting along with your boyfriend, Narumi?
What?
Which boyfriend are you talking about?
I broke up with that guy you know about a long time ago.
And my hot boyfriend who I met at my old company...
Right before our first anniversary, he started avoiding me because
everyone found out that I was an otaku, and then he dumped me.
He said he couldn't be attracted to a yaoi fangirl.
It hurt every time I saw him. I ended up quitting the company.
Have a drink.
If you had the initiative to quit just because you were dumped,
you can do anything.
That's why...
I'm going to hide I'm an otaku from my next boyfriend no matter what!
I'm going to eliminate anyone who stands in my way!
Why don't you find someone who's accepting of the fact that you're an otaku?
That's no good!
If he accepts it, he must be an otaku too!
I don't want to date an otaku.
Listen to yourself.
So, you're the kind of yaoi fangirl who ignores her own faults.
Three draft beers. Thanks for waiting.
Well...
I'm no exception. I'm a gross game otaku myself.
Dating inside games is good enough for me.
What?
SPLAT
-You're not my type. -Yeah.
ANNOYED
No wonder you were dumped.
You're okay, Hirotaka.
I don't plan on dating you.
Making you my boyfriend would be such a waste.
You're one of my good otaku friends.
Excuse me. Mugi shochu on the rocks!
Sure! Got it!
By the way,
my coworker Ms. Koyanagi knows what Summer Comiket is.
I was thinking she might be one of us.
Hey, who was that guy with you today?
Is he your senior?
He looks so tough and cool.
Introduce me next time.
He has a girlfriend.
You can't be serious!
Dating isn't easy.
Yup.
NARUMI MOMOSE BORN ON MAY 3RD
26 YEARS OLD 154cm
BLOOD TYPE A TAURUS
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
Well, I'm not doing too bad.
Kato-chan is so cute today too!
To use this function, open the menu...
Your childhood friend is working hard.
Oh, really?
It won't stop!
Ms. Momose, calm down!
Your childhood friend, huh?
You're so lucky.
Mr. Kabakura, do you have a thing for childhood friends?
Yeah. You're right! I'm so jealous of you!
All guys like that sort of thing! Damn!
Hey! What are you doing playing games at work like it's no big deal?
Don't you have other things to do?
You're supposed to say something here!
12:03?
PAST 12PM = LUNCH TIME
Do you mind?
Come on.
Does he think this is lunch break at school?
I'm done!
Time for lunch! Time for lunch!
Ms. Koyanagi...
She's good at her job, she's a really cool woman,
and she has huge boobs.
She's a nice person,
but she always has her guard up, and it's hard to get close to her!
But...
Are you going to participate in the next Summer Comiket?
After that incident,
I became certain
that Ms. Koyanagi is "one of us."
I want to find out if cool Ms. Koyanagi is really an otaku.
And if she is, then I want to find out how much of an otaku she is!
And whether she's into yaoi.
This could be my chance at having an otaku friend like I've always wanted.
But any attempt to find out would mean
I'd run the risk of her finding out I'm an otaku.
I have to choose my words and actions carefully...
Ms. Koyanagi--
This photo is a photo of a cosplayer who's a regular at the event.
Ms. Hana?
Oh, no! I said it out loud!
Didn't I just say that I have to be careful?
Sorry for interrupting suddenly!
I saw a photo of someone I know, so I couldn't help myself!
She's so handsome even though she's a girl!
I can't tell her she bought one of my books before when I used to work in my previous genre.
I check your website all the time.
God!
Ms. Momose, by any chance,
did you participate in the Basara Only Event last year?
How does Ms. Koyanagi know about that?
What if...?
By any chance, are you Ms. ****?
I threw that old name away!
No way.
You're Ms. ****?
I used to be a huge fan of Ms. ****.
I went to buy Ms. ****'s book before!
Stop using my old name.
By any chance, Ms. Koyanagi,
are you that famous cosplayer, Ms. Hana?
That's right!
I'm...
a fan of Ms. Hana too!
Can I call you "Naru"?
Yeah. Ms. Hana... I mean, Hana-chan.
You don't need to be so formal when you talk to me.
No, that wouldn't be right.
It's easier for me to talk that way too.
They're having fun.
Right!
TWO WEEKS LATER
All done.
Mr. Kabakura.
I finished making the copies you asked me to.
Oh, thanks.
Sorry.
Actually, I made a mistake on a lot of the copies.
How many?
-About 200. -Two hundred?
Well, you're still new. It can't be helped.
Be careful next time.
Okay!
She's so cute.
Hey.
Did you finish the work I asked you to do earlier?
I did.
This is wrong.
E-mail?
Do you mind?
Looks fixed now.
-Then I'm going to go for a cigarette. -Oh, okay.
How unfriendly.
Hirotaka!
It's from Narumi.
Are you free today? Do you want to go for a drink?
There's something I want to talk to you about.
Let's finish our work quick and go!
Okay. At 6 p.m.
I wonder if she wants to complain again.
We never get tired of complaining.
Neither her, nor me.
AT 6 P.M...
Ms. Momose.
Why are you still working?
Well...
The number of documents you had was less than I had,
but I still finished first. Why?
-Well? -Well...
That's because...
Let me guess.
It's because you couldn't take your eyes off your newsfeed.
I'll listen to your excuses and complaints while we drink.
So, hurry up and finish.
Okay!
You're so slow at typing.
-Are you sure you're an otaku? -I can't type when people are watching.
I did it!
-I'm done! -Thanks for your hard work.
Thank you! Thank you!
Sorry to make you wait, Hirotaka! I'll get ready in 40 seconds!
Sorry. Wait a second.
What do you mean, "a second"?
I'm hungry!
-You decide, Narumi. -You said it!
Five minutes! Wrap up in five minutes.
No problem.
Game otaku are so gross.
Shut up, yaoi fangirl.
Welcome!
-Are you ok with sitting at the bar? -Okay.
I'll start with a beer.
And how about your boyfriend?
No, I'm
not her boyfriend.
We're just old acquaintances.
LOL
Well, give me the strongest drink you got.
And some wasabi octopus.
Yes, sir.
You? My boyfriend?
We're not interested in each other in that way.
You're more like an otaku friend than a man.
And everyone I fall in love with is a jerk.
My ex-boyfriend from my old company
started dating a new girl right after we broke up.
Why
do I always make the wrong choice?
You never take the wrong route in dating sims for girls.
Right?
So?
Is that what you wanted to tell me?
-If you're done, then I'm going home. -Wait!
I didn't invite you out just to tell you that!
Please... Help me, Hirotaka!
Goddamn!
Why isn't it showing up? I want a ruby!
-Oh, sorry. -Seriously?
Sorry. I have two.
Damn! The Desire Sensor must have activated!
That material has a low probability of being dropped.
It's a game of endurance.
-We just have to keep farming until it shows up. -Please!
I'll have another beer!
Sorry, Hirotaka. Sorry to keep you out so late.
It's okay, Narumi.
You've been a big help.
Now I'll be able to win.
I'm glad I have you, Hirotaka.
Then how about me?
What do you mean?
Are you stupid?
You-- Who are you calling stupid?
I'm talking about you.
-Stop talking like you're in grade school! -Stupid, stupid, stupid.
-Your boobs are tiny. -What do my boobs have to do with this?
If it was me,
I'd collect materials and level up with you whenever you want.
If you had to work overtime, I'd wait for you.
I wouldn't disappoint you and make you cry.
I'd make sure that you'd never say that you made the wrong choice.
And I can go with you to the event next weekend as your sales assistant.
You're hired!
Thus, the two otaku started dating.
Narumi and Hirotaka Meets Again, andâ€¦
We say anything to each other And we have similar tastes
But we are not a typical couple
Nothing's changed since the time we were friends
Why do we still have distance between us?
-Why so -Why me?
-I'm so -I'm too afraid to ask
-I know -But I love you
Don't give me that look
Comforting to be next to you
We were both so clumsy
We try to walk at the same pace
Feeling nervous next to you
Let's fall in love
We'll figure it out slowly
I'm sure