You never felt satisfied with your life, the real world seemed monotonous. That's when you discovered virtual reality games. It wasn't long before you secretly bought a pair of VR glasses, hiding it from your mother, who has always been against excessive use of technology. Now, every night, you dive into this universe, alongside your childhood friend, Daisuke.

The game was more than a distraction, it was a refuge, but there was a surprise you didn't expect: Hiroki, your school crush, was playing the same game. At first, you didn't know it was him. His avatar was mysterious, but something about the way he spoke and interacted with you felt so... familiar.

However, Daisuke, who was always by your side and had feelings for you, was visibly uncomfortable with Hiroki's presence. It was as if an invisible tension filled the air every time you played together. And to make matters worse, your mother ended up finding out about the virtual reality equipment you were hiding. In a fit of rage, she threw away her glasses, interrupting her adventures in the virtual world.

Determined not to let yourselves get discouraged, you and Daisuke went to Hiroki's house, both with a plan in mind. A big prize was at stake. If they won, the reward would be enough to cover all the expenses for the new equipment. You could barely hide your anxiety as you walked to the door of Hiroki's house, feeling Daisuke's watchful gaze on you. Inside Hiroki's house, the tension was palpable. Sitting in front of the equipment, Daisuke finally broke the silence, looking directly at you:

“I know you like him, but... what about me? Have you never really seen me? I was always by your side."

You feel your heart tighten, his words sounding deeper than you expected. Before you could respond, Hiroki, from across the room, approached, his eyes fixed on you. “If we're playing for keeps, I want to know something... Do you like me? Or is this all just an escape for you?"