Who would have imagined that the word “virtual” could be so emotionally stirring? Virtual Ties: Isekaijoucho Musoukyoku is not just a nurturing game. It is a work where players can experience the sense of true “co-creation”—shaping the world of expression, where light and darkness intersect, inherent in the very existence of Isekaijoucho, by adding their own touch. In this work, for which she herself handled the original concept and also serves as the voice actor, the story and music progress in harmony, leading to a future that only your hands can reach.

You become a young man named Yu Kirishima and raise your childhood friend, Sei Minase, as the virtual idol “Isekaijoucho.” However, this is not a typical “coming-of-age story about chasing dreams.” While modern idol activities such as stage performance, talk skills, and follower count fluctuations form the basis, what lies beneath is facing her inner self. It is you, the player, who supports her when she is sometimes illuminated by light and sometimes about to be swallowed by darkness. The accumulation of your choices and actions may change not only her future but even your own values.

What makes this game special is that it directly reflects the personality of the artist Isekaijoucho. Her expression, which conveys the transparency and sorrow of her singing voice, as well as an undeniable strength, is further expanded through the medium of the game. The music and direction that appear in the work are handled by talented creators such as Kaf, Guiano, and Kanzakiiori, and they function not just as a soundtrack but as the “narrator” of the story. The feeling as if the music and visuals are conversing—that is the essence of this work.

Virtual Ties adopts a multi-ending system, and the conclusion is entrusted to the player's choices. Daily training, casual conversations, streaming style...... each one of these serves as a branching point in the story, leading to a different narrative each time. There will be moments where you hold your breath as the initial casual relationship between a producer and an idol gradually evolves into one deeply involved in each other's lives. And no matter the ending, it is sure to remain in your heart as “a story that was born because you were there.”

This is not merely a “game”; it is a work that can be called “experiential art,” allowing you to feel the expressive world of the artist Isekaijoucho with all five senses. It will undoubtedly move the hearts of those who have already been thrilled by her live performances and music, and even those unfamiliar with Isekaijoucho will be captivated by the overwhelming sense of immersion and the depth of the story. The sight of her lightly leaping over the boundaries of expression and your presence supporting her overlap as a single “musoukyoku” (dream song/reverie)—such a special time is packed into this work.