Love and Lies

In a future where the Japanese government has taken matchmaking into its own hands, children are assigned partners at the age of sixteen to ensure a successful marriage and a thriving populace. For Yukari Nejima, a boy who feels he has nothing special to offer, this system seems like an inescapable fate. However, his heart already belongs to someone else, a forbidden love kept secret in a world that dictates his every romantic step. As Yukari approaches his fated birthday, he must navigate the complexities of his government-assigned fiancée, the girl he truly loves, and the intricate web of emotions that bind them all. This compelling narrative explores the bittersweet nature of destiny versus desire, questioning whether true love can ever truly be legislated.

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