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First Aired: January 16th, 2015
Status: Ended
Network: Fuji TV
Summary: Tomoya Aki is an otaku who has a dream. His dream is to create the best visual novel game ever. The main heroine for this game and the inspiration for this dream is a background character named Megumi Kato who somehow stumbles into main character-esque traits in his eyes. To complete the game in time he has to call upon the aid of his anime loving professional friends who aren't so keen on the choice of his main heroine.
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# of Episodes: 23
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Season 1
Episode 0: Fanservice of Love and Youth
Air Date: January 9th, 2015
Summary: An otaku high school student, Tomoya Aki, designs his very own dating-simulation game. In order to make his desire a reality, Tomoya must persuade a few eccentric "creators" from his school.
Episode 1: An Error-Ridden Prologue
Air Date: January 16th, 2015
Summary: A chance encounter with a beautiful girl during spring break inspires Tomoya to make a dating simulation video game. He tries recruiting Eriri and Utaha to assist him.
Episode 2: A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag
Air Date: January 23rd, 2015
Summary: Tomoya asks Megumi out and gives her a lecture on how a perfect heroine should be like. He invites her to his home for an even more detailed lesson!
Episode 3: Retake the Climax
Air Date: January 30th, 2015
Summary: Tomoya continues to procrastinate despite a fast approaching deadline for his project proposal. Eriri and Utaha wonder if he's really serious about creating a dating sim.
Episode 4: Budget, Deadline and New Development
Air Date: February 6th, 2015
Summary: Tomoya sets up a meeting with his recruits to discuss the game. After seeing Megumi with a boy, he can't help but feel jealous!
Episode 5: The Date Event of Crossing Paths
Air Date: February 13rd, 2015
Summary: Utaha manages to write out the plot of their game, but it might not be what Tomoya is looking for. Megumi and Tomoya go on a date.
Episode 6: Deciding the Night for Two
Air Date: February 20th, 2015
Summary: Tomoya leaves Kato in the middle of their date to meet up with Utaha. She takes him to a hotel, and they spend the night together. Alone…
Episode 7: Friend, Foe or a New Character
Air Date: February 27th, 2015
Summary: While Tomoya is preparing for the Summer Comiket, two familiar faces from his past show up. Will this affect his game and all the preparations?
Episode 8: A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode
Air Date: March 6th, 2015
Summary: Megumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.
Episode 9: One-on-one Route After 8 Years
Air Date: March 13rd, 2015
Summary: After Tomoya hurts Eriri's feelings by praising Izumi's book, Utaha and Megumi urge him to make up with her in order to keep their group together.
Episode 10: A Melody of Reminiscing and Support
Air Date: March 20th, 2015
Summary: After an argument with her dad, Michiru runs away and decides to crash at Tomoya's place for a while. In the circle meeting, it is decided that background music is needed for the game. Will they find someone to help them out?
Episode 11: Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
Air Date: March 27th, 2015
Summary: Tomoya continues his attempts to recruit Michiru to his cause. Her critical words, however, cause Tomoya to question the dedication of his circle's members.
Episode 12: The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
Air Date: April 3rd, 2015
Summary: The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.
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