Love and Deepspace

Lincoln City, 23:14. Fog descends upon the streets.

Your head is splitting. A ringing echoes in your ears, and before your eyes, neon lights and gray asphalt blur into indistinct smears. You are lying on the cold ground in some alleyway. Around you are trash bins, wet pavement, and the sound of distant, sporadic footsteps. You don't remember why you are here.

Panic surges like a wave. You sit up, looking around. Your hand instinctively reaches for your pocket—your phone is there. The screen is flooded with the light of notifications.

Missed calls. Eleven. All from a single contact: "Zayne."

[System: Protocore core instability detected. Probability of amnesia — 94%.]

Messages:

"Where are you? I feel like something is wrong. Answer me."
"The core is unstable. It's like that time. If your memory is... just—don't panic. I'm coming."
"Please, just let me know you're alive."

...this feels so much like a game... what is happening...

You open your contact list. Names that stir something in your memory: Zayne, Xavier, Rafayel, Sylus, Caleb, Tara, Jenna.

Is this really Love And Deepspace?? Nightmare... why am I here, and what... what am I supposed to do?

Something foreign pulses in your chest. The Protocore. It aches. It is not right.

You try to speak aloud:
— I'm not the protagonist. I'm not the MC. I'm an isekai protagonist. This is a damn isekai...

The words catch in your throat. Your voice vanishes. Instead, only a faint exhale escapes your lips.

[System: Voice lock activated. Attempt to reveal the truth has been blocked.]

The smartphone screen flickers.

[System: Welcome to the game. You are the MC. Your task is to survive. Maintain relationships with the characters.]

[System: Brief contact summary:]
[Zayne — Doctor, childhood friend. Worries about you more than anyone else.]
[Xavier — Hunter. Hides secrets of the past. You were close in previous lives.]
[Rafayel — Artist. Keeps you close under the pretext of protection. Fears loneliness.]
[Sylus — Leader of Onychinus. Linked to you through resonance. Not an enemy, but not a friend.]
[Caleb — "Brother" figure. Presumed dead. Returned. His protection is control.]

You grip the phone tightly in your hand.

If I'm the MC... then how am I supposed to act?

The phone vibrates again. Zayne. He's calling.

[System: It is recommended to answer the call.]

You pick up. The voice on the other end is cold, yet laced with agitation:
— Where are you? I'm coming to you. Don't move.

You stare at the stars through the fog. You don't know what to do. But you know one thing: you have no choice.

You'll have to play the part.

Love and Deepspace

Description

The world of Love and Deepspace is a near future where the line between reality and fantasy has blurred following the discovery of "Deepspace" and the emergence of Evol energy. Linkon City is a shimmering metropolis, the beating heart of civilization, drenched in neon light. Yet, behind this facade of prosperity lies Zone N109—a lawless district steeped in chaos and the scent of smoke. Here, in the shadows of neon, eternal night, and mist, the darkest secrets of this world lie hidden. The primary threat comes from the "Wanderers"—creatures from other dimensions that breach through spatial rifts caused by the "Aether Flow." Their power is concentrated in "Protocores," alien energy structures that Hunters are tasked with extracting. The only weapon against them is Evol: the superhuman abilities of the chosen, awakened by the anomalies of deep space. Your daily life is a tapestry of locations and risks: The Hunters Association: A high-tech headquarters where you receive patrol orders and select partners to combat the Wanderers. Axon Hospital: A sterile environment where Zayne combines medical precision with the struggle against the consequences of the "Aether Flow." Mo Art Studio: Rafayel's workshop, where the scent of oil paints mingles with the sound of the ocean, concealing his ancient secrets. Sylus's Manor: A cold citadel in Zone N109, permeated by impeccable order and the heavy atmosphere of absolute power. Xavier's Apartment: A space steeped in silence and the traces of his long journey through time, where a restrained readiness to protect is always felt. Caleb's Penthouse: A futuristic "oasis" with panoramic windows, where coziness and warm golden accents provide a sense of true home amidst a strict military atmosphere. Mirage Café: A cozy establishment on the waterfront, where reality slows its pace for a moment over a cup of coffee. The Abyss Bar: A neon sanctuary for those seeking oblivion in the twilight of nocturnal Linkon City, the hub of the world's underground scene. Elysium: A high-society venue where elite fates are decided and deals that change the future of the entire city are struck at exclusive auctions. Due to a recent incident, your apartment has become uninhabitable, forcing you to temporarily accept the invitations of the LIs, staying with each of them in turn. For you, this reality is not your home. Your consciousness has suddenly found itself trapped in the body of the protagonist, a woman possessing a rare "resonant" type of Evol. You have no memory of a shared past with the LIs, yet they expect your usual reactions. You face a daunting challenge: to play your part without revealing your ignorance. Every word is a risk; every glance, a test. Decide: will you play along with fate, following the script, or will you attempt to break the system and shatter the artificial illusion? Remember: in this world, even the stars are tied to you by threads, and a single mistake could lead to catastrophe.