Yasuhara originally published the slice of life comedy manga as a one-shot in Jump GIGA under the title Game center Ibunka Kouryuu in february 2019. He began posting the series on his X and Pixiv accounts in December that year before beginning serialization on the Dra-Dra Sharp# web manga portal in may 2020. Kadokawa published the 11th volume in December 2025.
A 12-episode television anime adaptation produced by Nomad aired in Summer 2025. Crunchyroll simulcasted the anime with subtitles and an English dub.
Synopsis
Wanting a job near his university, 18-year-old Renji Kusakabe works as a clerk at an arcade. During his shift on Valentine’s Day, he notices a British girl, Lily Baker, struggling to win a stuffed animal from a claw machine. After watching her lose for hours, Renji decides to jump in and win the prize with his impressive gaming skills. As he gives the toy to her as a gift for the special day, Lily mistakes the deed as a confession of love.
Even though Lily seems wary of Renji at first, she soon takes an interest in him. Not long after, they begin a cultural exchange, teaching each other their languages and traditions. As their paths continue to cross at the arcade, the two are bound to have vibrant times ahead. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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