Love and Lies

S01E05: Risky Love

The camping trip seems to be going well until all four them are forced to confront certain truths about their relationship.

Overview

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.

Episodes

First Love

S01E01 First Love

July 4, 2017 24 min
Yukari 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.
A Small Lie

S01E02 A Small Lie

July 11, 2017 24 min
Neji 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.
Overlooked Love

S01E03 Overlooked Love

July 18, 2017 24 min
Ririna invites Neji over to her house only to find Misaki already there. It’s apparent that Ririna has other plans for her assigned husband.
The Science of Love

S01E04 The Science of Love

July 25, 2017 24 min
Love 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.
Risky Love

S01E05 Risky Love

August 1, 2017 24 min
The camping trip seems to be going well until all four them are forced to confront certain truths about their relationship.
A Prison to Compel Love

S01E06 A Prison to Compel Love

August 8, 2017 24 min
Neji and Ririna have been assigned a special lecture, things take an awkward turn when they realize the nature of the lecture.
A Silent Lie

S01E07 A Silent Lie

August 15, 2017 24 min
Ririna is confused about her feelings for Neji, especially after the special lecture. Meanwhile, Misaki questions her role in Neji and Ririna’s life.
Feelings Without Lies

S01E08 Feelings Without Lies

August 22, 2017 24 min
Neji delves deeper into this friendship with Nisaki, and learns Misaki’s true feelings about his relationship with Ririna.
So Bright It Doesn't Seem Real

S01E09 So Bright It Doesn't Seem Real

August 29, 2017 24 min
With the Romeo and Juliet play about to begin, Neji has a heart to heart with Nisaka about his feelings for the girls.
A Love to Give Everything For

S01E10 A Love to Give Everything For

September 5, 2017 24 min
Shuu tries to shed light on Misaki’s situation to Ririna and Neji, she also reveals more about the notices and its origins.
I Don’t Care If It’s A Lie

S01E11 I Don’t Care If It’s A Lie

September 12, 2017 24 min
Feelings 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.
Love And Lies

S01E12 Love And Lies

September 19, 2017 24 min
Naji 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?

Cast

Kana Hanazawa
Kana Hanazawa
Misaki Takazaki
Yui Makino
Yui Makino
Lilina Sanada
Ryota Osaka
Ryota Osaka
Yukari Nejima
Shinnosuke Tachibana
Shinnosuke Tachibana
Yusuke Nisaka

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