On Monday, September 14, 2026, the game company fine announced that the empathy-driven psychological suspense ADV "Chuunibyou Counseling Room: Second Reality Translator," currently in development, will launch Early Access on Steam on October 9, 2026. Until November 12, the game will be sold at a special price of 38 yuan.
This work is an empathy-driven psychological suspense ADV that directly confronts the pain of "being misunderstood" in modern society. In the age of social media, many people have felt the loneliness of "words failing to truly convey" and "true feelings not being understood." The "chuunibyou" (middle-school syndrome) focused on in this work is sometimes dismissed as merely "embarrassing behavior," but behind these seemingly strange actions may lie pain and struggles that cannot be expressed in reality.
As the director of the "Second Reality Counseling Room," you will face clients suffering from chuunibyou, each with their own troubles. Through three mechanics—"Dialogue," "Mind Reading," and "Translation"—you will gradually decode their firmly believed "Second Reality"—a worldview detached from reality—and uncover the hidden true feelings behind their words.
This is the second work by the small team "Shadow Glove," known for developing "Oh No! Landlord!" Bringing together multiple creators, while continuing the "supernatural powers × growth" route of their first work, it further explores the universal theme of "understanding and salvation."
Includes Prologue to Chapter 4, offered at a special price until November 12
The Early Access version includes the Prologue to Chapter 4, allowing players to experience the story of gradually decoding the "Second Reality" burdens carried by multiple clients. The full version plans to add Chapter 5, Chapter 6, and the Epilogue, presenting the complete story ending.
The estimated playtime for the Early Access version is about 7–9 hours, and for the full version, it is expected to be about 12–14 hours. *Actual playtime may vary depending on how players engage with the game.
Regarding the price, it will be offered at a special price of 38 yuan until November 12, and is expected to change to the regular price of 58 yuan starting November 13. Players who purchase the Early Access version can update to the full version upon its release without any additional cost. We invite you to take this opportunity to experience the game.
During the Early Access period, the development team will continue to improve and adjust the quality based on player feedback in preparation for the full release.
The specific release date for the full version will be announced at a later date.
Game Overview
You are the director of the "Second Reality Counseling Room."
Facing "chuunibyou clients" who visit with peculiar troubles, you need to uncover the true feelings hidden in their firmly believed "Second Reality" and understand why they became "chuunibyou."
The activities of the counseling room started small. However, its influence gradually expanded, eventually turning into a massive wave—
This is a story about understanding and salvation, accompanied by "pain that cannot be spoken to anyone."
Basic Operations
Gradually uncover the clients' true intentions through three unique mechanics in this game.
· Dialogue: Choose topics and find clues in their detached-from-reality speech.
· Mind Reading: Enter the "Second Reality" visible only to the client, perceiving a world that cannot be expressed in words.
· Translation: Combine collected information, deduce their deep psychology, and derive their "true feelings."
If you fail to understand the clients and keep making wrong choices, the situation will quietly but surely deteriorate....
After correctly deciphering their "true feelings," what kind of "salvation" awaits you—
Character Introduction
Sunatori Goro
Director of the "Second Reality Counseling Room"
Age 29 | Born February 4
A young man who runs the counseling room alone, with a laid-back and calm personality. He is a humanitarian who treats everyone equally and is willing to accompany every client.
He adapts to each client's unique worldview, helping them articulate troubles they cannot share with anyone else.
However, when it comes to himself, he willingly remains a "lonely eccentric," neither seeking understanding from others nor expecting salvation.
Azumi Kotone
First-year high school student at Ayagi High School
Age 16 | Born April 8
A girl full of enthusiasm, finally having the chance to become Goro's assistant after entering high school.
Cheerful and outgoing, with straightforward emotional expression.
Having been helped by Goro in the past, she has always hoped to support him this time.
Qi Zhen
Mysterious Woman
Age unknown | Born May 5
A calm woman wearing a white coat.
She often appears in Goro's counseling room and bluntly dismisses his activities as "lacking medical basis."
Although they seem to have known each other for a long time, there is always an indescribable distance between them.
But what is the reason behind this...?
Full version of theme song "Trans-Carte" releases globally on October 9
The full version of the theme song "Trans-Carte" will be released globally on major music platforms starting October 9, 2026.
Pre-orders are now open on select platforms.
Theme Song "Trans-Carte"
Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement: MURASAKI
Vocals: Hinako
◆ PV for the theme song (short version) released on August 8, 2026:
A lineup of talented creators builds a unique worldview
◆ Character Design, Illustrations: Shikimi
A talented illustrator known for participating in projects such as character design for "Touken Ranbu," illustrations for the "Shoujo no Honshitsu" series, and the "Eshi 100-nin Ten" exhibition. She is highly acclaimed for her unique use of colors with a gloomy, fantasy, and poetic atmosphere, as well as her delicate expression techniques.
◆ Theme Song, BGM: MURASAKI
Composed music for works such as the theme song "Kiki Kaitai" for "Urban Legend Disassembly Center." In this work, he is responsible for the theme song "Trans-Carte" (Vocals: Hinako) and the BGM, adding color to the story with music that blends pop, dark, and fantasy elements.
◆ Vocals: Hinako
A singer mainly performing songs with dark and fantasy worldviews. In addition to posting singing videos on YouTube, she has held solo concerts in Tokyo and continues to be active in the music field.
Steam Product Information
· Title: "Chuunibyou Counseling Room: Second Reality Translator"
· Publisher: fine Inc.
· Developer: Shadow Glove
· Platform: PC (Steam)
· Genre: Empathy-driven Psychological Suspense ADV
· Number of Players: 1
· Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional)
· Price: Special price of 38 yuan until November 12, 2026
From November 13, 2026: Regular price 58 yuan
· Early Access Start: October 9, 2026
· Full Version Release: Expected within 2026
· Content Included: Early Access Version: Prologue to Chapter 4 / Full Version plans to add Chapter 5, Chapter 6, and the Epilogue
· Playtime: Early Access Version approx. 7–9 hours / Full Version expected approx. 12–14 hours