PIXEL HEARTS
Ch1:Daily Quests
School Hallways – Morning
Rina trudges into school, hoodie up, eyes downcast
Students pass by without noticing her and bump into her like she’s invisible.
narrator
“In HeartQuest, she was a warrior. In real life, just a ghost.”
Rina sits quietly while the “mean girl trio” toss their bags on her desk.
Sana
Don’t forget the boba this time, Rina.
Sana
Last time it was lukewarm. Like your personality
(smirk)
Trying not to look at them.
She clutches her game console under the desk—her only escape
~•After School •~
Convenience Store
She runs errands:
snacks, drinks, stationery… a whole list
Her phone📱 buzzes—a notification from HeartQuest.
New update:
Emotion Sync is now live. Ready to connect
In her dimly lit room, Rina logs into HeartQuest
Her avatar appears, standing tall and confident—everything Rina wishes she could be.
narrator
“Here, no one pushed her around. Here, she could fight back"
Kai
his avatar appears nearby, casting a cold glance her way.
CH:2 The Match Begins
Rina
(thinking)
Another lonely evening… let’s try this new game—Pixel Hearts.
Rina
Okay... launching. Please be fun
The screen glows. Her heart races
System Message: Welcome, Player RINA. Syncing emotions… loading environment
Flash! She blinks and opens her eyes inside a glowing virtual arena. Neon walls, a heart-shaped sky
Rina
(shocked)
Whoa—this isn’t a tutorial!
A figure stands at the center. Dark hair, glowing jacket, confident stare.
Rina
(Defensive)
I can handle myself!
System Message: Duel initiated. Opponent: KAI. Level: ???
kai
Try to hit me. If you can
Rina summons a pixel-blade—hands shaking but eyes determined. She charges. He dodges easily
kai
(grinning)
Not bad. But predictable.
He spins, firing digital cards shaped like hearts. One grazes her shoulder
Rina
(flinching)
Ow! That felt real!
kai
Pixel Hearts simulates feelings. Welcome to emotional mode.
Rina adapts. Blocks. Counters. They move like dancers, synced in rhythm.
kai
(surprised)
You're learning fast
Rina leaps, landing a strike that leaves a pink glow on his chestplate.
Rina
(Panting)
Told you... I’m not just a rookie.
kai
(soft laugh)
Alright then. Let’s turn it up—
Suddenly, the world glitches. Both freeze.
CH:3 Glitched Encounters
Rina stumbles to her feet in the glowing, pixelated city. Lights flicker like fireflies. Her breathing is shaky.
System Message: Error: Data shift detected. Redirecting player to Level 1: Emotional Initiation.
Rina
"W-Where are we? Is this the lobby or... some glitch?"
She lands in a pixelated city. Everything looks... alive.
Rina stands frozen, the fragments of the glowing pixel heart drifting around her like soft snow. She feels warmth in her chest—real, not code
Rina
(In mind)
I thought I came here to escape reality… but this feels too real
kai
(Quietly)
This isn’t the lobby anymore.
kai
Pixel Hearts reads your heart. Your fear, your longing… even things you hide from yourself
The pixelated city pulses gently. Streetlights flicker with colors matching their emotions—soft pink near Rina, deep violet near Kai.
Rina
So this isn’t just a game?
kai
No. It’s a trial. And now that you’ve linked with me, there’s no logout… until the final level.
Rina
(thinking)
What is this game doing to me… and who is he, really?
System Message: Connection Detected… Sync Level: 11%
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