Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl — Season 1
About this season
Kusakabe Renji, a young man working at a game centre, sees an English girl named Lily Baker playing a crane game on Valentine's Day. Seeing her fail repeatedly to win a prize, Renji can't help but take action. The day after Lily finally gets her plushie, Renji receives an unexpected message from her that reads, "Be my valentine!" What started as a misunderstanding leads to cultural exchange!
Episodes (12)
1. Boy Meets the Game Centre Girl
7.0Aired 6 July 2025 • 24 min
While working at an arcade, Renji strikes up a friendship with an English girl who can't speak Japanese.
2. If Pushing Doesn't Work, Try Pulling
7.0Aired 13 July 2025 • 24 min
Renji's sister Aoi asks him to make her a "game center pro" before she visits the arcade with her friend Lily.
3. Where Is Your Brother?
Aired 20 July 2025 • 24 min
After Renji and Lily go on their date, Aoi informs Renji that she invited Lily to come over for a study party.
4. Can I Get a Minute?
Aired 27 July 2025 • 24 min
Lily's jealousy is ignited when a pretty girl who visits the arcade turns out to be Renji's college classmate.
5. This Is My Dad!
Aired 3 August 2025 • 24 min
When Lily forces Renji to walk her home on a rainy day, the two happen to run into Lily's intimidating father.
6. I Didn't Notice That at All!
Aired 10 August 2025 • 24 min
A new challenger shows up at the game center to compete for Renji's attention, but Lily steps in to stop her.
7. All Work and No Play Makes Hotaru a Dull Girl
Aired 24 August 2025 • 24 min
Hotaru checks whether her classmates are engaging in meaningful activities in the arcade.
8. Happy Birthday to You
Aired 31 August 2025 • 24 min
Lily invites her school friends and Renji to her birthday party and shows them how people celebrate in the UK.
9. Summer Holidays!
Aired 7 September 2025 • 24 min
As Lily and friends enjoy their summer vacation, new and unique guests start to appear at Renji's game center.
10. OKF Tournament
Aired 14 September 2025 • 24 min
The game center holds an Otokogi Koala Fighters knockout tournament that attracts a wide variety of players.
11. Homecoming
Aired 21 September 2025 • 24 min
Lily, Karin, and Hotaru join Renji and Aoi on a trip to visit their grandma's home up north in rural Tohoku.
12. My Feelings Haven't Changed
Aired 28 September 2025 • 24 min
With Grandma's love story still fresh in their minds, Lily and Renji face up to their feelings for each other.