Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku was chosen as number one in the "This Manga is Amazing! 2016 Women's Edition"! It is a romantic comedy that depicts the awkward but growing love between the protagonist, Nifuji Hirotaka, a gaming nerd, and the heroine, Momose Narumi, a closeted fujoshi, with some humorous elements. This time, we will explore the charms of Hirotaka, who is a tall, handsome, high-spec glasses-wearing professional who is also a bit socially awkward... and a gaming nerd!
Hirotaka's charms 1. He's incredibly good at games!
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One of the things that cannot be overlooked about Hirotaka's charm is, of course, that he is an extreme game nerd and is extremely good at games. Even when he is playing games with Narumi, his seniors Kabakura, and Koyanagi, his strength is outstanding. Even in online games that everyone plays together, Hirotaka's level is at MAX... He said that he doesn't play online games much because they're not kind to solo players, but he's still too strong! Even though he's even stronger, Hirotaka in online games is equipped with a NEET sash that says "I definitely don't want to work." What good taste. Lol
Playing games without sleep or rest.
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Hiroutaka, who had declared to Narumi that he would "play hard without leaving the house during the New Year's holidays," was true to his word... On his last day at work, he had not eaten a meal and was found collapsed playing games by Narumi. There's a limit to how much of a game nerd he is.
Hiroka's charms② Tall × handsome × glasses!
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Narumi says he has a plain face, but others around him think Hirooka is handsome! What's more, he's quite tall at 184 cm. It's a shame that there's no "glasses moe" for Narumi, but I think that a tall, handsome, and glasses combination is a pretty good combination for girls! But unfortunately, Narumi, who is his girlfriend, seems to like men with tough faces like her senior, Kabakura, and has stated clearly that Hirotaka's face is not her type.
Hiroka's charm③ His LINE is cute♡
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Since he was little, Hirooka has prioritized playing games over hanging out with friends, so he's not very good at expressing his emotions... But because he's an otaku, emoticons suddenly appear frequently when he uses LINE or chats, and he gets excited. According to his childhood friend Narumi, "In dialogue scenes, his facial expressions just don't match his excitement." So Hirotaka is not low-spirited at all! lol
Hiroki's charm point 4: He's afraid of thunder.
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Hiroutaka, who is always carefree and indifferent to anything other than games, also has a weakness! In fact, he doesn't like thunder... It's cute that a person who is always calm has a weakness like this. LOL What's more, the reason he hates thunder is because when he was a kid, a thunderclap wiped all of his unsaved game data... such a typical Hirotaka reason!
Hirotaka's charm point 5: His rare smile is super cute!
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Hirotaka is always expressionless, and even Koyanagi and Kabakura have never seen him smile. But he smiles in front of Narumi! And his smile is super cute! By the way, the image shows him smiling after telling Narumi, "I love you when you're doing what you love." Hirotaka is not someone who dislikes socializing. I hope he will smile in front of Koyanagi and Kabakura in the future.
Hirotaka's charm ⑥ Surprisingly childlike and pure!
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The first time Hirotaka invited Narumi, Kabakura, and Koyanagi to his house for a sleepover, Narumi was nervous because she hadn't heard that Kabakura and the others were also invited. However, as soon as they got home, they started playing Mario Kart, and Kabakura and the others joined them. Narumi was angry inside, saying "You have no regard for other people's feelings!", but when Hirotaka said innocently, "This is the first time I've ever played a game in such a lively atmosphere, and I'm having so much fun," she forgave him without saying a word. Perhaps it's precisely because he didn't have any friends that he's been able to maintain this purity!
I couldn't help but feel...
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Hiroutaka invites Narumi to a theme park for a normal date instead of a nerd date. At the end of the date, Narumi gives him a surprise gift of matching earrings. Surprised by the sudden gift, he is so happy that he tries to kiss Narumi, but instead of kissing her, she just hugs him and says, "Thank you. I'll cherish it. I'll wear it every day." This is truly pure love!
Hirotaka's Charm 7: He's actually a fun guy!
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Although he may seem low-spirited, Hirotaka is actually very easygoing! When Narumi is feeling down, he snuggles up to Kabakura and takes BL-like photos to send to Narumi, or takes photos of himself cross-dressing. Lol. And when he dressed up as a woman, he was so beautiful that Kabakura didn't realize he was Hirotaka and asked him to introduce him! If he had more friends who could convey his good nature to him, his life as an otaku would have been different.
Hirotaka's charm 8: He's not put off by fujoshi!
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This is the biggest attraction for Narumi, whose ex-boyfriend dumped her because he couldn't stand fujoshi! Not only does she not shy away from fujoshi, she also helped Narumi-sensei with toning and editing her BL books, and even helped sell the BL books on the day of Comiket. Because of this, the mob men and the fujoshi customers thought he was a fudanshi, and he even received unexpected sexual harassment, but Hirotaka even seemed to enjoy that situation. lol
Hirokazu's charm 9: He's quick-witted!
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Hirokazu has a quick mind and is good at making jokes. Games require a lot of brain power, and you can't become strong without being smart! A quick mind is an essential skill for a game otaku. And Hirooka is not only good at games, but also at work. Actually, it's amazing that he couldn't get a girlfriend despite being such a high spec. lol
Hiroka's charm 10: He's always loved Narumi♡
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In fact, Hirooka has always liked Narumi since he was a child. It all started when they exchanged pencils. The reason he got his ears pierced was because a man who Narumi was close to had earrings... Hirotaka's first love was Narumi, and his younger brother Naoya once tried to say it in front of Narumi, Kabakura, and the others. At that time, Hirotaka was giving off a strong "Don't say that" aura, and even Naoya, who is naturally gentle, noticed it and tried to brush it off, but Kabakura noticed. lol
A summary of Hirotaka's charms!
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Although he's not Narumi's type, Hirotaka is a tall, handsome, glasses-wearing, high-spec guy who is good at his job! Furthermore, because he's an otaku, he gives the impression of being a pure adult. Narumi is so lucky to be loved by such a charming Hirotaka! Thanks to his encounters with Kabakura and Koyanagi, Hirotaka has changed so much that he now goes to summer festivals even though he hates crowds. He has always been a good person, so I think he will continue to improve as a person and as a man!
