“Two men bond through daily life-or-death virtual game, finding strength together amid perilous challenges and growing emotional connection.”
Life: Happiness depends upon ourselves
Life 線上の僕ら
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Synopsis
Two men bond through daily life-or-death virtual game, finding strength together amid perilous challenges and growing emotional connection.
Yuuki Nishi and Akira Itou are two individuals who share an unusual daily ritual - playing a dangerous solo game known as the "White Line Game," where they must navigate treacherous paths suspended above deadly obstacles. Each day, they face their fears alone, walking their respective lines between life and death. When their paths unexpectedly cross within the game, they discover that facing danger together is far different from facing it alone. As they continue to meet during their daily challenges, an unusual bond begins to form between the carefree Nishi and the more reserved Itou. Their encounters in this perilous virtual space become a source of strength for both, as they learn to support each other through increasingly difficult trials. But as their connection deepens, the boundaries between their virtual meetings and real emotions begin to blur. What started as a simple daily game evolves into something more complex, forcing both young men to confront not just the physical dangers of the White Line Game, but the emotional risks of opening up to another person. This is a story about two souls finding each other in the most unlikely of places, learning that sometimes the greatest challenges aren't the ones we face alone, but the ones we choose to face together.
What people say
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Derived from 14 sampled reviews
What 14 readers settled on.
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σ 1.46 · some divergence
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Running avg · Jul 2017 → Jan 2022
- 8 “The story and characters are exceptional, making this a deeply moving and highly enjoyable read that I find myself returning to repeatedly. While the art is only average, it does not hinder the...”
- 10 “This story is incredibly beautiful and bittersweet, delivering a powerful emotional impact that left me crying and deeply moved by the characters' destined connection. While I felt frustrated with...”
- 10 “This story perfectly balances a realistic yet dreamy atmosphere, offering a deeply moving exploration of the societal taboos surrounding LGBTQIA+ relationships in Japan. While certain elements feel...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Life: Happiness depends upon ourselves begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 6 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 48m approx
- Published Aug 2016 – Jan 2017
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M44786 catalog