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"The fate of the game hangs in the balance. Every day, I must immediately fix the errors that emerge. Small code glitches were always a part of the process, but now they occur frequently and with alarming clarity. Months of effort have gone by, yet I've been unable to publish it. The company has begun threatening to cut off funding—a decision that would lead to the complete deletion of this unique program. And its deletion? That would mean the permanent disappearance of every character within it."

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Eiji Nakamura, a 25-year-old genius from Tokyo, Japan, is known for his intelligence and unparalleled creativity. Fascinated by technology since childhood, Eiji's journey into programming began at a very young age.

By his teenage years, he had mastered numerous programming languages and developed small yet impressive applications. 

Despite his achievements, Eiji was never satisfied. He had a vision—a desire to create something no one else had even imagined.

He dreamed of building a virtual world that was more than just a game. It would be an alternate reality—a place where the lines between the physical and digital worlds blurred.

This ambition drove him to develop a revolutionary program. It wasn't merely a game but an entire self-contained universe, complete with its own rules, physics, and possibilities. Each character within it was given a "lifeline"—a preassigned role.

The characters had certain freedoms. They could choose their clothing, indulge in hobbies, pursue relationships, and even start families. Yet, they could never deviate from their core purpose—the destiny written into their code. They were bound to a script.

Or at least, that was how it used to be.

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Eiji poured his heart and soul into this creation. Every detail, every line of code, every pixel was a reflection of his imagination and the relentless efforts of his small but talented team.

This program was designed to allow users to lead alternative lives from the comfort of their homes. They could explore a vibrant new world, control a chosen character, complete assigned tasks, overcome obstacles, and interact with both in-game characters and other users.

Success would catapult Eiji Nakamura to international fame. He even secured a sponsor to fund the project. But the dream began to unravel as persistent glitches delayed the game's release.

At first, the anomalies seemed minor—small errors in the code, random hiccups in the environment. But these glitches became more frequent and disruptive. Characters behaved unpredictably. The environment shifted without reason. Time seemed to distort.

Eiji worked tirelessly, chasing the root cause of the problem. Sleepless nights bled into weeks of frustration. Despite his expertise, he couldn't find the source of the issue.

The sponsor, growing impatient, issued an ultimatum: fix the program soon, or the funding would cease. Eiji knew that failure would mean the end—not just of the program but of everything he had built.

Eventually, Eiji reached a startling realization: the errors couldn't be resolved from the outside. Something within the program itself was causing the instability, growing worse with each passing day. If he didn't act soon, the entire world he had created would collapse.

The solution was as unprecedented as it was dangerous. Eiji decided he would have to enter the program himself.

It was a bold and risky decision, but Eiji wasn't afraid. After all, he had built this world. Only he could save it.

Months of preparation led to this moment. Eiji meticulously planned his journey into the program. His goal was simple: to analyze the environment discreetly, identify the source of the glitches, fix them, and return to reality before time ran out.

The transition process was delicate. Any mistake could leave him trapped in the pixelated world forever. But for Eiji, the stakes were worth it. This game was his life's work, a labor of love created through years of dedication and countless sleepless nights.

As the final preparations were completed, Eiji stood ready for the journey of a lifetime. He knew the risks, but his resolve was unshakable.

Was he prepared to face the unknown to save his creation?

Absolutely.