Love & Lies

Synopsis

Yukari is dull. He doesn’t even stand out enough to be bullied—he’s just a generally lower-middle-class kid. One day, on the eve of his sixteenth birthday, he confesses to his childhood crush Misaki Takasaki. There’s just one problem: He was 15, few minutes away from receiving his government-assigned marriage partner. He normally wouldn’t have the courage to defy the law, but his assigned wife Ririna still believes in love, and won’t stop goading him into confessing his feelings! (Source: Kodansha USA, edited) Notes: - Volume count includes two different versions of the 12th volume featuring Ririna and Misaki routes respectively. - Chapter count is primarily based on the Manga Box serialization. It include 280 chapters from the main story (compiled into 44 chapters in volumes 1-11), two sets 7 chapters for the Ririna and Misaki versions (6 chapters in their volume 12) and 7 extra/bonuses from the series.

About

Love & Lies is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2014, spanning 301 chapters, collected across 13 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2022).

Why readers enjoy Love & Lies

Love & Lies appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Romance elements. This combination of Drama, Romance sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Love & Lies is written by Musawo, with art by Musawo.

Reception

Love & Lies holds an average score of 6.4 out of 10 on AniList, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among readers, with 350 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Love & Lies include: Love Triangle, Heterosexual, Male Protagonist, Dystopian, Female Harem, Primarily Teen Cast, Arranged Marriage, Shounen. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.