China’s Newest Dating Craze: Real-Life Meetups With Virtual Boyfriends [article is about popularity of otome games]

TL;DR

Rynee Ren’s first date with Zuo Ran was everything she’d dreamed of. Members of this subculture, known as “dream girls,” often develop powerful infatuations with the male characters in the games, spending thousands of dollars to unlock new levels. “At that moment, I felt that doing this thing is very meaningful

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