BODY: For fans of "Love and Deepspace," the fantasy of a real date with your favorite virtual boyfriend just got one step closer to the print tray. Furyu has announced that its Bloomit purikura (photo sticker) machines will host a collaboration with INFOLD's hit otome romance sim starting July 20.
The centerpiece is a special shooting course that produces "two-shot-style" prints — photos framed to look as though you posed side by side with one of the game's five male leads. All five love interests are included, so whether your heart belongs to Xavier, Zayne, Rafayel, Sylus, or Caleb, you can walk away with a physical keepsake of the pairing.
Furyu is going beyond simple sticker overlays. The collaboration bundles in custom photo frames, newly recorded guide voice lines, and background music pulled straight from the game, all designed to make the booth experience feel like a genuine moment shared with your chosen partner. The result, the company says, is a print that captures the illusion of having been photographed together.
"Love and Deepspace" has been a phenomenon since its launch, blending cinematic 3D character models with immersive romance mechanics, and its predominantly female fanbase is famously devoted. A purikura tie-in is a shrewd way to bridge the digital and physical worlds of that fandom.
The insider take
Purikura remains a fixture of Japanese arcade and mall culture, especially among young women — the exact demographic that has propelled "Love and Deepspace" to the top of the charts. Turning a solo booth session into a simulated couple's photo is a clever piece of merchandising that leans into how deeply players treat these characters as real partners. Expect Bloomit locations in Tokyo hubs like Shibuya and Ikebukuro's otome-friendly Sunshine City to see lines form fast, and don't be surprised if freshly printed two-shots flood Japanese social media within hours of launch.
Originally reported by 4Gamer.net − 最新記事 (Japanese).