Real Account 12-14

Ataru Kashiwagi and his sister Yuri depend on each other after their parents' death. Ataru works hard and gains 1,500 followers on a social media site, but he questions their genuine care. Suddenly, the screen glitches and the game begins.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Ataru Kashiwagi and his younger sister, Yuri, find themselves in a precarious situation after the untimely passing of their parents. As the sole survivors of their family, they are left to rely on each other for support and survival. Ataru, driven by a strong sense of responsibility, dedicates himself to his studies and his job, working tirelessly to ensure a better future for himself and his sister. Despite his efforts, Ataru often finds himself questioning the depth of connections he has made on a social media site called Real Account. He had worked hard to build his following, reaching a milestone of 1,500 followers, but he couldn't help but wonder if they truly cared about him or if their support was merely a façade.

One night, as Ataru was scrolling through his feed on Real Account, he noticed a peculiar glitch. The screen began to flicker and malfunction, displaying only a single message: "The Game Will Now Begin!" Ataru's heart raced as he tried to make sense of what was happening. He had never heard of any game that involved his social media presence, and he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that settled over him.

As the days passed, Ataru's social media accounts began to experience strange and mysterious occurrences. His followers started to disappear one by one, and he received messages from unknown accounts, threatening him and his sister with harm if he didn't comply with their demands. Ataru, terrified and confused, tried to contact the social media site's administrators, but they were unresponsive, leaving him feeling helpless and alone.

Despite the growing danger, Ataru refused to give up. He knew that he had to find a way to protect his sister and himself from the unknown forces that were targeting them. He spent countless hours researching and analyzing the glitch, trying to find any clues that could lead him to the source of the problem.

Finally, after weeks of tireless effort, Ataru discovered the truth behind the Game. It was a malicious plot created by a group of hackers who were jealous of his success on Real Account. They had manipulated the site's algorithms to target specific users, and they had chosen Ataru and his sister as their next victims.

With the help of a group of tech-savvy friends, Ataru was able to hack into the hackers' system and disable their attacks. He also contacted the social media site's administrators, informing them of the danger and requesting that they take immediate action to protect their users.

In the aftermath of the Game, Ataru and Yuri were left with a newfound appreciation for the connections they had made on Real Account. They realized that the people who had followed them were not just numbers on a screen, but real individuals who cared about them and supported them in their struggles.

From that day forward, Ataru continued to use Real Account as a platform to connect with others, but he did so with a greater sense of caution and awareness. He knew that the internet was a powerful tool, but it could also be a dangerous place if not used responsibly.

In conclusion, Ataru's journey through the Game taught him the importance of resilience, perseverance, and the power of human connection. It was a harrowing the experience that tested his limits and forced him to confront the dark corners of the internet, but it also gave him the tools he needed to thrive in a world that was constantly evolving.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 127 x 190 x 50 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781632366276