The manga 'Net-juu no Susume' (Recovery of an MMO Junkie) by Rin Kokuyou is first published.
The 10-episode anime series concludes its broadcast.
Moriko leaves her overwork-driven office job to pursue a life as a NEET and MMO gamer.
Moriko creates a male character named Lily in the MMORPG 'Fruits de Mer' to start fresh and connect with others anonymously online.
Moriko meets an experienced player named Hayashi while playing Fruits de Mer; they quickly become friends and teammates.
After growing closer in the game, Moriko and Hayashi start chatting through mobile messages, deepening their bond beyond the game.
Lily and Hayashi decide to meet in person, where Moriko discovers Hayashi is a younger company employee, leading to new romantic feelings.
Inspired by Hayashi and her new outlook, Moriko chooses to re-enter the workforce, balancing gaming and real life.
