Love for a “waifu” can reach unimaginable levels, and the story here is the clearest proof. We never expected to see something like this, but it happened: a woman from France, known online as Hikari (real name Lucie), has taken her fandom to a whole new level. She adores the villain Mami Nanami from Kanojo, Okarishimasu (Rent-a-Girlfriend) so much that she calls herself “Mami’s wife.”
Four Years of Collecting and Trips to Japan
Her dedication is not a recent thing. On her Instagram bio, she proudly introduces herself with this title and showcases an impressive collection of Mami Nanami merchandise she has gathered over at least four years.
Her love for the character is so strong that she has traveled to Japan multiple times just to attend events and hunt down exclusive items related to the blonde girl many fans either adore or strongly dislike. Interestingly, Mami, often seen as an antagonist, remains one of the most popular female characters in recent surveys.
A Wedding Set for 2026?
Recently, a screenshot from one of Lucie’s Instagram stories went viral, where she reportedly revealed the date she plans to marry her beloved character.
The image features fan art of Lucie and Mami dressed in wedding attire, marked for Saturday, December 13, 2026. Although the story has since expired, Lucie’s devotion clearly shows that for her, the line between reality and fiction is no barrier to love.
This case highlights how deeply the culture of loving fictional characters has spread within the anime community, where affection for a 2D character can be as strong and sincere as any real-life relationship.