Koi to Uso

In the near future, Japan has implemented a radical system where deception is outlawed and romantic love is strictly prohibited. Upon reaching their sixteenth birthday, every citizen is assigned a government-mandated marriage partner based on calculated compatibility. Society has fully embraced this arrangement, trusting that the state will effortlessly secure their happiness without the need to search for a significant other. Fifteen-year-old Yukari Nejima lives an unremarkable life in a quiet corner of the country. Academically and athletically, he consistently falls below average, struggling to find any meaningful success or direction. Yet beneath his ordinary exterior lies a heart driven by intense, unyielding passion. As his sixteenth birthday approaches, Yukari finds himself defying the very foundation of his society by falling deeply in love. In a world where genuine affection is considered a crime, he must navigate the dangerous consequences of following his heart against the absolute authority of the state.