Learning How to Lose in Six Easy Steps: Step Three - Innocence In this third installment of the "Learning How to Lose" series, we follow the journey of Ryuu Shiwasuda, a hot-headed Japanese pop star, as he navigates the ups and downs of his relationship with Hiro Takahashi, a quirky and charming video game enthusiast. As Ryuu struggles to come to terms with his growing feelings for Hiro, he must also confront the harsh realities of the technological evolution that threatens to disrupt the order of the universe. Step Three - Innocence The story begins with Ryuu still reeling from the ultimate insult dealt by Hiro at the previous volume's cliffhanger ending. Determined to prove himself and regain his lost pride, Ryuu embarks on a mission to best Hiro at every challenge they face, from video games to basketball to sword-making. However, with each victory, Ryuu finds himself falling deeper in love with Hiro, and the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur.

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