Don’t you sometimes feel like romance games have become too predictable? “Love Delivery & LOVE IN LOGIN” is a two-in-one set that blows away that monotony, delivering stories that pierce deep into the heart. At first glance they may look like typical romance games, but once you play, their realism, emotional nuance, and unexpected turns will surely surprise you. They dig so deeply into life and love that it’s hard to believe you can play them so easily on Nintendo Switch.

“Love Delivery” is sometimes described as a “shy loner growth romance game,” but it goes far beyond that label. The 22-year-old protagonist, with only a high school equivalency certificate and surviving on delivery jobs, has his life turned upside down one rainy night when he meets a mysterious girl. Later, at the café where he works, the appearance of a woman named Latte stirs the story even further. His raw insecurities and clumsy personality make him highly relatable, and players may find themselves growing alongside him. It’s not a sparkling love story—precisely because it isn’t, the romance shines even brighter.

On the other hand, “LOVE IN LOGIN” presents a rare scenario where an “only online” relationship suddenly develops into real-life closeness. The protagonist’s game buddy with the quirky ID “Musuko072” turns out to be...... a beautiful girl. From that moment, the story’s momentum instantly grabs you. That girl, Ichinoki Honoka, suddenly loses her home and ends up living together with the protagonist. While it is a romance game, it also includes realistic depictions of the game development workplace, daily misunderstandings, and gradual mutual understanding—capturing human relationships in an authentic way. The romance is neither overly sweet nor bitter, but strikes a perfect, believable balance.

Playing through both of these stories, I realized something: “Romance isn’t about escaping reality—it’s about giving hope to reality.” Neither story features characters with special talents or instant popularity. Instead, they depict people earnestly facing each other and struggling with themselves. The thrill of falling in love, the anxiety of growing closer—everything is conveyed so realistically that it feels like your own lived experience.