Love and Lies - S01

In a futuristic society, Japan has introduced a complicated system called "The Red Threads of Science" to encourage successful marriages and fight rising low birthrates. Based on a compatibility calculation, young people are assigned marriage partners by the government at age 16, and those who disobey face severe consequences. For Yukari Nejima, a teen who sees himself as average in every way, this system might be his best chance at a fulfilling life. But driven by his infatuation with his classmate and long-time crush, Misaki Takasaki, Yukari defies the system and confesses his love. After some initial hesitation, Misaki returns his feelings in a moment of passion. Unfortunately, before the two can take their relationship further, Yukari gets his marriage notice. He is then pulled into a confusing web of love and lies when his less-than-thrilled assigned partner, Ririna Sanada, becomes fascinated by his forbidden romance.