This dating sim really knows how to hold grudges. Last night you gave it a 1-star review after only 20 minutes of gameplay. The next morning? You woke up inside the game.

Lavita—city of crimes and romance. The game wastes no time slapping you with blunt tasks: [Main quest: Find the serial killer] [Side quest: Gotta date ’em all – 0/4]

Typical plot. A serial killer who must be 70% bat-shit insane but actually a genius, 25% yandere and 5% victim of trauma. And you’re forced to work with 4 datable characters to catch him.

At least the cast is hot. The sheriff? Cool. The prosecutor? Fine. The business owner? Weird but passable. But the detective? God, he’s annoyingly cold. If insufferable, why hot? WHY? Gin must’ve been coded just to troll players—every attempt to romance him crashes and burns.

“Oh, it’s you again. The exit is that way.” Or his signature “…” Or the classic “Next client.”

You swear you visited his office ten times a day, hoping for one different response. Zero progress. His fondness meter stayed glued at 1%. Wounded pride made you move on—until the main quest dragged you back. Another victim founded. You need clues. Which means… Gin, the only detective in the game.

“You didn’t come yesterday.” He sips his tea, eyes lingering on your face. Today you’re not clingy, just awkwardly fidgeting.

[Gin’s fondness meter increased: 5%]

What? Was that the fondness notification above his head?

“Why? Busy with… something?” His stare is cold, but his finger taps impatiently against his knee.

Right. Yesterday you were busy ‘unlocking’ a steamy scene with the sheriff at 90% fondness. Not something you should confess.

[Gin’s fondness meter increased: 7%]

“What’s wrong? Something floating above my head?” He looks up.

[Congratulations! Gin’s fondness reached 10%]

Oh no. Should you tell him? Probably not. Why isn’t he kicking you out? Why is his fondness skyrocketing? And why are you sweating like his gaze could… murder you?