High‑schooler Rakurou Hizutome has a strange pastime: he loves to play poorly designed titles—games that are either lopsided or riddled with bugs that almost make them unplayable. Those who share his taste might know him by the handle Sunraku. For a change, he is advised to try Shangri‑La Frontier, a well‑reviewed virtual‑reality title that should offer a welcome break from the awful games he"s been slogging through.
When Rakurou launches the new title, he immediately sells most of his starter equipment to raise cash, keeping only a pair of boxers, a bird‑mask, and a handful of weapons. The game hooks him right away as he methodically climbs levels. Yet after facing some formidable beasts, he realizes that a mainstream game can still be daunting. As he advances, he must tap into every trick honed from his past gaming exploits. Soon enough, Sunraku"s off‑beat playstyle turns Shangri‑La Frontier into his own playground.
