The story follows , an unsuccessful comedic actor with a natural talent for maintaining a "perfect" facade. His life changes when he acquires a mysterious VR headset for a game called Iyashikei . While the genre typically focuses on relaxation and peaceful living, Han Fei quickly discovers that this game is a hyper-realistic, soul-crushing horror simulation.
Han Fei is a unique protagonist. Because he is an actor who has "lost his smile" in reality, he finds a strange sense of purpose in the horror world. By Chapter 100, he transitions from a terrified victim to a calculating "Manager" in training. He begins to form a "family" of sorts with the ghosts, including the terrifying and the spirit of a young boy, creating a twisted version of the "healing" environment the game's title promised. Why the First 100 Chapters Hook Readers
The mystery isn't just about surviving the game; it’s about a serial killer in the real world who seems linked to the game’s origin. My_Iyashikei_Game 1-100
The first 100 chapters serve as a chilling introduction to Han Fei's descent into a world where "healing" is synonymous with survival. The Premise: A "Healing" Game from Hell
Han Fei discovers he is the only "player" in this world. He possesses a mysterious "Manager" system that rewards him for his deeds. Unlike typical RPGs, his stats (like Luck and Charisma) are often at rock bottom, forcing him to rely on his wits and his "Acting" skill to survive encounters with Grade-G and Grade-F ghosts. The story follows , an unsuccessful comedic actor
A significant portion of the early chapters balances Han Fei’s nighttime survival in the game with his daytime investigations in the real world. He realizes the ghosts in the game correspond to real-life cold cases and unsolved murders. By solving these mysteries in reality, he gains advantages in the game world. Character Evolution: The Mask of Han Fei
It takes the "wholesome" Iyashikei tag and uses it as a vehicle for extreme psychological horror. Han Fei is a unique protagonist
In the initial arc (Chapters 1-20), Han Fei realizes he cannot log out at will. Death in the game feels terrifyingly real, and he must complete "daily tasks" that involve interacting with the malevolent spirits inhabiting a haunted apartment complex. Key Arcs and Themes (Chapters 1–100)