It's too early to make any concrete assumptions, but judging by the dev’s words, it’s going to be dark and intense – presumably for Hutch. I find it hard to imagine Vivian stopping at just Chris. That would make it a standard romance, and even looking for some
neto elements, at most it would fall under
netori. The dev’s suggestions seem to point more toward a deep dive into Vivian’s (or possibly Chris’s) sexual fantasies, which would likely involve more partners joining in.
I think the story might head in a direction similar to Kubrick’s
Eyes Wide Shut, where Vivian gets somewhat lost in the experience. I wouldn't rule out some typical tropes (BBC, GB, party, light BDSM –, whips, etc.), and we’ll probably get to that in part 3+ (or 0.6).
- Introduction (0.2)
- Setup (0.4)
- Immersion (0.6)
- Self-indulgence (0.8)
- Conclusion (1.0)
The most interesting part will be Hutch’s role, because if Vivian follows the expected path, we more or less know what’s coming and are prepared for it. In that case, I see Hutch as a man who knows Vivian is spiraling downward and will try to save her – not as the stereotypical "Jap-style cuck," but as a man who’s spent 20 years of his life with her, mother of his son. He’ll want her to come home safely, even if it breaks him a little more each time.
We can't rule out substance use either. Here, I’d even bring up
Requiem for a Dream – that same slow, devastating descent, not just into addiction but into emotional and psychological ruin. I wouldn’t be surprised if the story touches on similar themes, especially if Hutch is watching it all unfold helplessly from the sidelines
That’s the darker path this story could take.
