My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku

Now that otaku culture has firmly entered the mainstream, Megumi struggles to find her place in a world that once shunned her passions. Divorced and raising a teenage daughter, she frequently finds herself drifting back to 1995, recalling her younger days as a devoted anime and manga enthusiast with deep nostalgia. That year marked a turning point when she transferred to a new high school, determined to reinvent herself by burying her fandom entirely. Her plan for a fresh start seemed promising until Masamune, a talented basketball player with a gentle nature, took her under his wing. To Megumi’s delight, he bore a striking resemblance to one of her most beloved fictional characters, sparking a sense of romantic destiny she could not ignore. However, her hopes are quickly shattered by a devastating revelation: Masamune harbors a deep disdain for otaku. Forced to maintain her carefully constructed facade while navigating her growing feelings, Megumi must grapple with the painful irony of falling for someone who would reject her true self.