Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta?

Hideki Nishimura knows the golden rule of online gaming: never trust anyone who claims to be a girl. After all, his own confession to a supposed female avatar ended in humiliating rejection, leaving him with a deep-seated cynicism. Now, as a dedicated member of his school's Net Game Club, he finds himself in a guild with three other players, one of whom claims to be a girl in real life. Given his past, Hideki is understandably wary, but a shocking revelation is about to turn his virtual world completely upside down. What begins as a humorous exploration of online identities quickly evolves into a charming slice-of-life comedy as Hideki navigates the blurred lines between his digital friendships and his real-world interactions. With a cast of quirky characters and plenty of gaming-centric humor, this series playfully explores the challenges and joys of connecting with others through the shared passion of online gaming, all while keeping Hideki on his toes about who's really behind the screen.

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