The year 2117 February 7th.

MADGAME company in Japan announced the first-ever release of a full-dive VRMMORPG game GAIA LIFE, the popularity of the game soared sky-high as a countless number of gamer purchase the game along with the VDG Virtual Dive Gear that can only be bought from the company. Review from the gamer of Japan speaks highly of the VRMMORPG and the reputation of GAIA LIFE spread around the world and dominating the gaming market.

Tanaka a student from Ryokucha High has also bought a copy of the game, as an expert in gaming, Tanaka has easily beat all the in-game bosses, completing all the event quest, and also being the first-ever player to reach the max level. Just as he is about to quit the game and add it to his collection of the completed games, a notification shows up in front of him.

[Congratulation on reaching the Max Level! Your legend has been added to the Hall of Fame and the bard of the world will sing tales of your legend!][You have unlocked Hardcore mode!]

[Would you like to reset your level and enter hardcore mode?][No / Yes]

Tanaka will make a decision that changes his whole life.