Tomozaki is one of the best gamers in Japan, and in his opinion, the game of real life is one of the worst. No clear-cut rules for success, horribly balanced, and nothing makes sense. But then he meets a gamer who’s just as good as him, and she offers to teach him a few exploits…
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1. The best games make reconnaissance funAs the second term begins, Tomozaki's first task (courtesy of Hinano) is getting popular girl Erika Konno motivated for the school sports tournament. |
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2. A happy ending doesn't mean this game is overErika Konno starts lashing out at her classmates after the school's sports festival, and opinions are deeply divided on the best way to shut her down. |
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3. Battles go better when you're fighting alongside someone whose signature move is the opposite of yoursTomozaki enlists the help of friends to help Tama improve and boost the mood at school, but Aoi Hinami is vehemently opposed to Tama changing at all. |
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4. Villagers have their own way of lifeTeam Tomozaki continues to coach Tama in becoming more integrated with the class. Tomozaki brings in a special pinch-hitter with wise words to share. |
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5. If you keep upgrading your initial equipment, it'll usually become your most powerful weaponSimmering classroom unrest over Konno and Tama reaches a boiling point as Aoi steps in, revealing a side of herself that Tomozaki didn't want to see. |
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6. Everyone has different expectations about a big eventTomozaki confronts Hinami over her handling of the Konno affair. He's tasked with making a good impression on his classmates--plus a big decision. |
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7. Important items are usually lying around in enchanted forestsIt's up to Tomozaki to find a suitable play to perform at the culture festival, all while trying to check more of Hinami's tasks off his Pinsta list. |
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8. Sometimes the main character can't enter the village of another species on his ownTomozaki and Mizusawa scope out a girls' school festival (and its girls). Tomozaki has a deep discussion with Fuka the author. Mimimi drops a bomb. |
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9. If you don't make up your mind, the story won't advanceThings get awkward around Mimimi. Tomozaki finally chooses the two girls he'd like to pursue, and Hinami gives him more tasks in pursuit of his goals. |
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10. The patterns carved into the stone tablet are connected to the mysteries of the worldRoles are assigned in the class play, and Kikuchi goes in a new direction while revising her script; as research, she wants to know more about Hinami. |
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11. Even fairies feel lonely when they're away from their spring by themselvesAs rehearsals begin and Kikuchi polishes her script, she reveals her philosophy to a concerned Tomozaki. Mimimi and Tomozaki work on their comedy. |
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12. Sometimes the ancient tome in the first town is the key to the final dungeonTomozaki tries to show Kikuchi the issues with her world view. Mimimi and Tomozaki perform their comedy routine. The curtain rises on the class play. |
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13. You're sure to find what you want on the other side of the magic doorThe class play goes off without a hitch, but with a surprise twist. Afterward, Tomozaki seeks out Kikuchi for a conversation about their relationship. |