Koi to Uso

Love and Lies
恋と嘘

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Synopsis

In a future where Japan struggles to combat its low birth rate, the Japanese government implements the "Yukari Law": a matchmaking system based on genetic compatibility for children who have turned 16 years old. Hailed as "The Red Threads of Science," it is a well-accepted policy, promising a fulfilling life to those who comply and penalizing the ones who defy. Almost 16 years old, time is short for Yukari Nejima. He decides to confess to his crush, the beautiful and popular Misaki Takasaki, who he has been fond of for the past five years. To his surprise, Misaki reciprocates his feelings. But just as the pair are sharing an intimate moment, Yukari receives his government notice. He is to be married to his government-assigned partner, the blunt Ririna "Snooty" Sanada, and is now thrown into a world of love and lies, as he desperately clings onto his feelings. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Koi to Uso was simultaneously published in Japanese, Chinese and English through DeNA's Manga Box app. The series was published in English as Love and Lies by Kodansha USA from August 22, 2017 to October 25, 2022. The series was adapted to anime, and a live-action film which released in Japan on October 18, 2017.

Published

Aug 10, 2014 to Jan 7, 2022

Authors

Tsumugi, Musawo

External links

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Shousetsu Koi to Uso: Koi wo Shiranai Shoujo

Main characters

Misaki Takasaki893 fan favorites
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A beautiful and popular girl who everyone likes. After hearing Yukari's confession, Misaki also confess that she likes Yukari but is reluctant to enter a relationship with Yukari due to the government arrange marriage policy. She became friends with Sanada Ririna after discovering that Ririna is Yukari's marriage partner.
Ririna Sanada664 fan favorites
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The marriage partner chosen by the government for Yukari Nejima. She is mostly very blunt and speaks what's on her mind which earned her the nickname Snooty Sanada. She claims to have no special feelings for Yukari and acts as a love cupid for Yukari and Misaki. She is very interested in romantic stories and encounters.
Yuusuke Nisaka252 fan favorites
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Close friend of Yukari Nejima. Yuusuke first met Yukari when an angry guy confronted Yuusuke for "stealing his girlfriend". Yuusuke is portrayed as a cool and handsome young man. He is very popular with the girls and even had a few ex-girlfriends. However, he is interested in Yukari instead.
Yukari Nejima54 fan favorites
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The main character of the story. Yukari is portrayed as a shy young man who has less spine than a scarecrow, yet kind and understanding. He first fell in love with Misaki Takazaki after lending her half his eraser and seeing her smile. Yukari however, is forced to be engaged with Sanada Ririna by the government marriage policy after confessing to Misaki Takasaki.