Akihabara Fall in Love

Throughout his youth, Hasegawa was unfairly branded an otaku simply because he wore glasses. This label forced him into social circles he never truly belonged to, surrounded by enthusiasts despite his own lack of interest in the subculture. Determined to escape that identity, he completely reinvented himself during middle school, eventually graduating from university and securing a prestigious position at a major corporation. However, his carefully crafted professional image is tested when his company transfers him to Akihabara, the very district synonymous with the culture he spent years trying to leave behind. One evening while commuting home, Hasegawa intervenes to protect a young otaku from being mugged. The altercation leaves him injured, and he loses consciousness. When he finally wakes up in an unfamiliar room, he finds himself in a highly compromising situation with the very person he rescued. In a separate story, Haru has harbored deep feelings for his childhood friend Genta since they were young, their bond forged through their mothers’ college friendship. After Genta returns as a transfer student from America, Haru’s long-held affection faces a sudden crisis when Genta casually reveals that he already has someone he likes.