---
title: "Imitation Lover"
description: "Game encompasses the lives of Kurusu Itsuki as the first protagonist, and his best friend, Kidou Naoya as the second protagonist. Itsuki is a bit of a loner, an"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/36/111236.jpg"
---

# Imitation Lover

![Imitation Lover](https://t.vndb.org/cv/36/111236.jpg)

**Aliases:** イミテーション・ラバー, Imilover, イミラバ

**Developer:** light

**Release date:** Jan 27, 2006

**Platform:** Windows

**Language:** Japanese

**Rating:** 7.2/10 (54 votes)

## Description
Game encompasses the lives of Kurusu Itsuki as the first protagonist, and his best friend, Kidou Naoya as the second protagonist. Itsuki is a bit of a loner, and a bit on the emo side at that (kind of gloomy, not well-spoken and with a bit of an inferiority complex); he's basically Shinji Ikari moved from Evangelion into a random ero game, with a new haircut and glasses. Despite this, he is best friends with Naoya, who happens to be one of the most popular guys in school (as in, girls contantly ask him out and proposition him for things, even older girls). Itsuki's life takes a rather interesting turn when one Ichinose Kyo approaches him. Kyo in this story is a girl with a bad reputation, though she doesn't seem to mind the negative attention. Either way, she asks Itsuki to help her cheat at some exams that are coming up. In return, Kyo offers her virginity. As simple (and pointless) as this may sound, this set up leads to an emotional rollercoaster for Itsuki, not to mention the two girls he can end up with and the third girl that can potentially ruin his life. Aside from Kyo, both Sonomura Madoka (Kyo's childhood friend) and Kirisawa Iori (Naoya's would-be girlfriend) have a ton of emotional baggage that the player will get to witness, regarless of who Itsuki goes after. 

[From [Moroboshi Yuumei blog](https://moroboshiyuumei.livejournal.com/11649.html)]

## Characters
### Kido Naoya (城戸 尚也)
A second-year student. A playboy with a reputation for having affairs both inside and outside the school.

He's had relationships with well over 100 girls, most of whom have ended up heartbroken. However, he's not the type to have a committed relationship; he claims he's just taking advantage of opportunities presented to him.

While generally a passive person and not the type to take pleasure in exploiting women, he's hopelessly lacking in kindness and consideration towards those who show him affection.

At best, he's neutral. At worst, he's insensitive. He doesn't mean any harm, but he doesn't understand the nuances of romantic feelings, having never experienced true love.

He's an all-rounder when it comes to playing, studying, and sports, but his emotional side is underdeveloped. The only exception he makes is with Itsuki, his long-time friend; he's kind to him to the point of making girls jealous.

[Translated from [url=https://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/imilover/iori/character/naoya.html]Official Site[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Short
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Earrings, Jacket
- **Personality:** Ore, Friendly, Cold-hearted, Womanizer, Blunt
- **Engages in:** Smoking, Flirting, Infidelity
- **Role:** Friend, High School Student, Not a Virgin
- **Voiced by:** Mibu Chuujou

### Kurusu Itsuki (来栖 樹)
The main character of the story. A second-year student.

He's inconspicuous, unremarkable, and practically unrecognizable by his classmates. He's never bullied, but most students view him as an appendage of Naoya.

He has good grades, but he doesn't take pride in them; He simply has nothing else to do but study. Therefore, he lacks confidence and has low self-esteem.

He's the complete opposite of Naoya in both appearance and personality, but they are very similar in one respect: neither attempt to make friends through flattery.

He has feelings for Iori, but considers her unattainable and has no intention of trying to impress her. He only wishes to avoid causing any trouble, be left alone, and be treated like air.

[Translated from [url=https://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/imilover/iori/character/itsuki.html]Official Site[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Black, Short
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Trousers, Glasses, Belt
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Personality:** Low Self-esteem, Timid, Smart, Pessimist, Jealous, Opposite Gender Voiced
- **Role:** High School Student, Unpopular
- **Subject of:** Teasing
- **Engages in:** Infidelity
- **Voiced by:** Kasahara Jun

### Ichinose Kyou (一之瀬 響)
A second year student. An infamous figure at the academy, who is known to everyone, but possesses an overall negative reputation.

She's a cat-like girl with no friends and no tendency to flatter anyone, but her striking looks attract attention wherever she goes and whatever she does. However, she doesn't seem to care about this. Because of this, she's the target of jealousy and envy from other girls, and avoided by boys who find her uncontrollable.

Regardless, her reputation amongst those around her is far from passive, and there are rumors that she sells her body for 5,000 yen.

She's an outcast at the academy and always alone. However, her personality is cheerful despite this.

Because of the rumors, she tends to give off a scary impression, but if you talk to her, she's easygoing and has a charming personality.

[Translated from [url=https://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/imilover/iori/character/kyo.html]Official Site[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Long, Straight, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Apron, Necklace, Shirt, T-shirt, Miniskirt, Knee-high Socks, Decorative Belt, Waitstaff Uniform, Loafers
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Personality:** Outgoing, Strange, Atashi, Optimist, Assertive, Talkative, Eccentric
- **Role:** Waitstaff, High School Student, Famous, Infamous
- **Engages in:** Teasing
- **Subject of:** Infertility
- **Voiced by:** Aoyama Yukari

### Kirisawa Iori (桐沢 伊織)
A third-year student. Unlike Kyou, she's a popular student with an overall positive reputation.

Almost all students, both male and female, have some sort of crush on her; she could be described as an ideal schoolgirl.

She's both beautiful and talented, with a polite and gentle demeanor, and has absolutely no traits that would offend other people. As a result, her perfect image almost appears artificial.

She seems to harbor unspoken feelings for Naoya...

[Translated from [url=https://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/imilover/iori/top/index.html]Official Site[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blue, Ponytail, Waist Length+, Straight, Braid, Sidehair
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Big Breasts
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Vest, Jeans, Knee-high Socks, Tank Top, Ring, Yukata, Hair Tie, Loafers
- **Eyes:** Blue, Hosome
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Infidelity
- **Role:** Senpai, High School Student, Yamato Nadeshiko, Not a Virgin, Popular, Famous
- **Personality:** Refined, Kind, Smart, Jealous, Watashi
- **Subject of:** Infidelity, Piggyback Ride
- **Voiced by:** Agumi Oto

### Sonomura Madoka (園村 円香)
A first-year student who is reserved and introverted, possessing a quiet, caring personality. She also has a slight fear of men.

Due to certain circumstances, she has feelings for Itsuki, but she is unable to take the initiative and merely watches from afar. That alone makes her stand out, but her admiration for Kyou and her aversion to Iori make her truly unique within the school.

She is also one of the few girls who are not swayed by Naoya, and in that sense, she can be considered unusual still. Perhaps because she is aware of this, she has a somewhat self-deprecating side.

[Translated from [url=https://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/imilover/iori/character/madoka.html]Official Site[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Bob Cut, Shoulder-length, Claret, Parted to Side
- **Eyes:** Brown, Tareme
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Vest, Miniskirt, Knee-high Socks, Blouse, Shimapan, String Ribbon Tie
- **Items:** Knife
- **Personality:** Yandere, Shy, Nature Lover, Mature, Watashi, Sensitive
- **Engages in:** Murder, Stalking
- **Role:** Kouhai, High School Student
- **Subject of:** Androphobia
- **Voiced by:** Naruse Mia

## Shops
- [Official Website](http://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/imilover/kyo/top/index.html)
- [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=506585)

## Releases
### Japanese
- **2006-01-27**: Imitation Lover - Regular Edition - [Official website](http://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/imilover/kyo/top/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=6633)
- **2006-01-27**: Imitation Lover - First Press Edition - [Official website](http://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/imilover/iori/top/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=6633)
- **2008-04-04**: lightBox 2008 - First Press Limited Series - [Official website](http://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/lightbox2008/), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=506585)
- **2014-10-24**: Imitation Lover - Download Edition - [Official website](http://www.light.gr.jp/light/products/imilover/kyo/top/index.html), [DMM](https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/views_0355/)

## Tags
Sexual Content, ADV, School, Romance, Male Protagonist, Multiple Protagonists, Modern Day, Drama, Enforced Playing Order, Relationship Problems, Yandere Heroine, Spontaneous Sex Scenes, Reverse Rape, Female Protagonist for a Short Time, High Sexual Content, Early Sexual Content, Protagonist with Glasses, Alternate Starting Point, Heroine with Sexual Experience, Hetare Protagonist, Protagonist Selection, Branching Plot, Other Perspectives, Bad Ending(s), Female Domination, Footjob, Bad Endings with Story, Sixty-nine, Intercrural Sex, Central Heroine, Modifications, Single Footjob, High School Student Heroine, Flat Tints Only, Dramatic Love Triangle, Missionary Position, Sex in Public Places, Sex on a Roof, Cowgirl, Defloration, Non-penetrative Sex

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