“Introverted temp worker Senke secretly loves mailman Masaharu, nurturing a digital pet named after him amid crushing loneliness.”
01 Monkey
ゼロワンモンキー
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Synopsis
Introverted temp worker Senke secretly loves mailman Masaharu, nurturing a digital pet named after him amid crushing loneliness.
Senke is a reserved and introverted man who harbors quiet feelings for Masaharu, a cheerful mailman at his workplace. Unable to express his emotions directly, Senke finds comfort in caring for a digital pet on his computer—a virtual monkey he affectionately names after his unspoken crush. As economic pressures mount and his demanding job as a temporary worker consumes more of his time, Senke's life becomes an endless cycle of overtime and exhaustion. The stress of his circumstances begins to take its toll, creating a growing tension between his inner world and the harsh realities around him. This psychological drama explores the fragile boundaries between isolation and connection, as Senke navigates the complexities of unrequited love and the human need for affection in an increasingly impersonal world.
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — 01 Monkey begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 6 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 48m approx
- Published Jan 2001 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M4777 catalog