In "Love Begins in the World of If," a technically skilled yet reserved man struggles to adapt to his sales department role, feeling isolated and developing a complex blend of admiration and inferiority towards a talented colleague. After a particular incident strains their relationship, he discovers an old mirror that promises to reveal and manifest one's ideal self. Wishing to stand as an equal with his peer, he is suddenly transported to a parallel world.
There, he awakens to an entirely different reality: a workplace where colleagues warmly embrace him, and his colleague shows him affectionate attention. Amidst these comfortable, dreamlike days, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his true feelings. He gradually realizes the precious things and relationships he might have overlooked in his original life. This charming romance explores the delicate balance between ideals and reality, culminating in a heartfelt story of rebuilding love.
Other names: If no Sekai de Koi ga Hajimaru