Love and Lies (2017)
In a futuristic society, Japan has implemented a complex system referred to as "The Red Threads of Science" to encourage successful marriages and combat increasingly low birthrates. Based on a compatibility calculation, young people at the age of 16 are assigned marriage partners by the government, with severe repercussions awaiting those who disobey the arrangement. For Yukari Nejima, a teen that considers himself average in every way, this system might be his best shot at living a fulfilling life. However, spurred by his infatuation for his classmate and long-time crush, Misaki Takasaki, Yukari defies the system and confesses his love. After some initial reluctance, Misaki reciprocates his feelings in a moment of passion. Unfortunately, before the two can further their relationship, Yukari receives his marriage notice. He is then thrown into a confusing web of love and lies when his less-than-thrilled assigned partner, Ririna Sanada, becomes fascinated with his illicit romance.
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Episode 1 - First Love
Release Date: 2017-07-04Yukari Nejima has been in love with Misaki Tazaki since grade school. He finally builds the confidence to confess his feelings, but nothing goes as planned.
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Episode 2 - A Small Lie
Release Date: 2017-07-11Neji has now been appointed a wife by the government. When he meets his future wife Ririna, he’s surprised by her reaction when he reveals his secret.
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Episode 3 - Overlooked Love
Release Date: 2017-07-18Ririna invites Neji over to her house only to find Misaki already there. It’s apparent that Ririna has other plans for her assigned husband.
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Episode 4 - The Science of Love
Release Date: 2017-07-25Love is complicated when you’re inside the Yukari system. Neji and Ririna must navigate the ministry together if they want their lie to come out intact.
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Episode 5 - Risky Love
Release Date: 2017-08-01The camping trip seems to be going well until all four them are forced to confront certain truths about their relationship.
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Episode 6 - A Prison to Compel Love
Release Date: 2017-08-08Neji and Ririna have been assigned a special lecture, things take an awkward turn when they realize the nature of the lecture.
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Episode 7 - A Silent Lie
Release Date: 2017-08-15Ririna is confused about her feelings for Neji, especially after the special lecture. Meanwhile, Misaki questions her role in Neji and Ririna’s life.
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Episode 8 - Feelings Without Lies
Release Date: 2017-08-22Neji delves deeper into this friendship with Nisaki, and learns Misaki’s true feelings about his relationship with Ririna.
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Episode 9 - So Bright It Doesn't Seem Real
Release Date: 2017-08-29With the Romeo and Juliet play about to begin, Neji has a heart to heart with Nisaka about his feelings for the girls.
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Episode 10 - A Love to Give Everything For
Release Date: 2017-09-05Shuu tries to shed light on Misaki’s situation to Ririna and Neji, she also reveals more about the notices and its origins.
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Episode 11 - I Don’t Care If It’s A Lie
Release Date: 2017-09-12Feelings start to be questioned when the gang ends up at a wedding, and Misaki can’t help but wish for a lie of her own.
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Episode 12 - Love And Lies
Release Date: 2017-09-19Naji is forced to face his growing feelings for Ririna head on. With so much on the line, what will happen when these emotions finally start clashing?