---
title: "Ai wa, Nikushimi ni Yoku Niteiru - Nikushimi wa, Ai ni Yoku Niteiru"
description: "Tokyo in the early Shōwa period. Narushima Ayako, the heroine who grew up in Asakusa, lives with her father, who runs a sweets shop. She works as a typist.   On"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/78/46178.jpg"
---

# Ai wa, Nikushimi ni Yoku Niteiru - Nikushimi wa, Ai ni Yoku Niteiru

![Ai wa, Nikushimi ni Yoku Niteiru - Nikushimi wa, Ai ni Yoku Niteiru](https://t.vndb.org/cv/78/46178.jpg)

**Alternative Title:** 愛は、憎しみによく似ている 憎しみは、愛によく似ている

**Aliases:** AiZou

**Developer:** PIL-VAMP

**Release date:** Feb 23, 2018

**Platform:** Windows, iOS, Android

**Language:** Japanese

**Rating:** 6.4/10 (33 votes)

## Description
Tokyo in the early Shōwa period.
Narushima Ayako, the heroine who grew up in Asakusa, lives with her father, who runs a sweets shop. She works as a typist. 

On a weekend when her eldest brother was finally coming home for a visit, they ordered delivery from the neighborhood sushi shop and enjoyed a cozy family dinner together. Suddenly, her father Shōzō spoke up.

"I got a letter from someone with a name I don’t recognize."

The envelope he showed her was from an unfamiliar “law office,” and inside was a message containing an unexpected and serious matter:

“My name is Gamo Tatsuhiko of the Yanaka Law Office. I am the legal representative of the late tycoon Onuma Saburō, who passed away recently. I have something to discuss with you regarding the inheritance of his estate.”

It was an inheritance of dizzying, unimaginable wealth.

(What is this…? A rich man’s inheritance? This is just like something out of a girls’ romance novel.) 

Although bewildered, Ayako agreed to hear what Lawyer Gamo had to say. When Gamo arrived at their home—where her second eldest brother had also rushed over so the whole family was present—he made Ayako a strange request: He wanted her to attend the upcoming public reading of Onuma’s will and assist in the execution of the inheritance.

No further details could be given until the will was read. Apparently, Ayako herself would not actually inherit anything. The vagueness of it all only fueled her doubt and anxiety. And at that very gathering, Ayako learned a shocking secret that concerned her personally. Before leaving, Lawyer Gamo asked her to trust him and to attend. 

Weighed down by sadness, unease, and confusion, Ayako was gently comforted by her childhood friend Saeki Junichi, whom she had not seen in a long time. Then, looking straight into her eyes, he proposed to her. Though startled by his sudden words, a tender warmth spread through Ayako’s heart. As the date of the will’s public reading drew closer, Jun’ichi’s strong words of encouragement pushed Ayako toward agreeing to attend. 

And so, on the appointed day, the heirs to the estate gathered at the hotel. If you love someone, someone else will hate you. What is the truth? Who is truly on your side? With each blink of an eye, the mystery twists and deepens, like a bottomless swamp.

Can the heroine, wandering through the labyrinth of a dark night, grasp her destined love?

[Translated from [the official website](https://pil-vamp.jp/products/aizou/story/).]

## Characters
### Narushima Ayako (成嶋 綾子)
The only daughter of a sweets shop in Asakusa. Having worked hard to earn her qualifications, she now works as a typist in Marunouchi. She has a strong desire to help her father, who single-handedly runs their small shop through sheer perseverance. Independent, serious, and reliable, she has no interest whatsoever in romance or marriage, and believes she could live her entire life single without regret. Her mother died in the Great Kantō Earthquake, leaving her to live alone with her father. She has twin brothers seven years older than her: the elder twin is married, and the younger has also moved out.

"I’m sure I’m just not someone who can fall in love with anyone."

[Translated from [url=https://pil-vamp.jp/products/aizou/chara]the official website[/url].]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 158cm
- **Birthday:** 22 October
- **Hair:** Brown, Long, Side Tail, Parted to Side
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult, Nail Polish
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Serious, Watashi
- **Clothes:** Jacket, Scarf, Skirt, Pantyhose, Rubber Band With Beads, Decorative Belt, Mary Jane
- **Role:** Childhood Friend, Nameable, Office Lady, Half-orphan, Younger Sister
- **Subject of:** Memory Alteration, Netorase (they are the shared SO)

### Gamou Tatsuhiko (蒲生 龍彦)
The lawyer. 
Despite his youth, he already runs his own private law office and is considered a capable, ambitious man. In business, he maintains a smart, professional demeanor, but having climbed the ranks so young, he is confident, forceful, persuasive, and rather smooth-talking. He is also quite self-assured. Rumor has it he has considerable experience in romance and is well-versed in dealing with women. After graduating from the Imperial University and obtaining his law license, he opened his private office in Yanaka, Tokyo. He serves as the executor of the current inheritance case, sending the letter to the heroine at the instruction of his client, the late Onuma.

"You’ll see right away… from the very start, you were mine."

[Translated from [url=https://pil-vamp.jp/products/aizou/chara]the official website[/url].]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 185cm
- **Birthday:** 24 September
- **Hair:** Black, Short, Shaggy
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult, Muscular
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Dress Shoes, Shirt, Vest, Belt
- **Personality:** Proactive, Ore, Confident, Assertive
- **Role:** Lawyer, Not a Virgin, Executive
- **Engages in:** Netorase (their SO is shared)
- **Voiced by:** Hatoman Gunsou

### Matsugae Fumiya (松ヶ枝 史弥)
The talented young scholar. 
Brilliant since childhood, he entered the Imperial University without difficulty, a beautiful youth blessed with both brains and looks. Extremely shy and reserved, his gentle nature and striking appearance make him liked by everyone. Well-versed in economics and gifted at reading the markets, he dabbles in stock trading as a hobby.

"I’m still inexperienced, but I’d be delighted if we could get along."

[Translated from [url=https://pil-vamp.jp/products/aizou/chara]the official website[/url].]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 168cm
- **Birthday:** 2 June
- **Hair:** Blond, Brown, Short
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Dress Shoes, Cape
- **Personality:** Reserved, Shy, Relaxed, Refined, Kind, Smart, Haraguro, Manipulative
- **Role:** Criminal, University Student, Honor Student
- **Engages in:** Murder, Manipulation
- **Voiced by:** Sawa Manaka

### Saeki Jun'ichi (佐伯 潤一)
The doctor. 
A childhood friend of the heroine Ayako, living in her neighborhood and a former classmate of her brother. Sincere and gentle-natured, he used to play with Ayako often when they were children, calling each other “Jun-kun” and “Ayako-chan.” He now works as a surgeon, though his specialty is psychiatry. After graduating from a medical university in Hakata, he was assigned to the Imperial University Hospital in Nezu, recently returning to Tokyo.

"Don’t worry about it. Just be yourself—that’s all that matters."

[Translated from [url=https://pil-vamp.jp/products/aizou/chara]the official website[/url].]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 178cm
- **Birthday:** 16 February
- **Hair:** Brown, Curtained, Short
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult, Muscular
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Dress Shoes, Necktie, Shirt, Vest
- **Personality:** Yandere, Relaxed, Kind, Loyal, Honest
- **Role:** Childhood Friend, Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist
- **Subject of:** Manipulation
- **Engages in:** Memory Alteration
- **Voiced by:** Kawamura Masato

### Tatsumi (巽)
A native of the Kingdom of Sarawak in Southeast Asia. Because his grandfather was Japanese, he can speak the language. He is pure and entirely untouched by malice or corruption. Since Sarawakians have no family names, his grandfather gave him a Japanese-style name that could be used as either a surname or a given name.

"I’m very happy to meet you."

[Translated from [url=https://pil-vamp.jp/products/aizou/chara]the official website[/url].]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 185cm
- **Birthday:** 1 January
- **Hair:** Brown, Short, V Bangs, Shaggy
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Dress Shoes, Changshan
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Body:** Young-adult, Muscular, Olive, Tall
- **Role:** Foreigner, Half-Japanese
- **Personality:** Refined, Kind, Naive, Mysterious
- **Voiced by:** Yajima Noboru

### Hikami Beniko (樋上 紅子)
The alluring, mysterious beauty.
A captivating woman with a mysterious air. Though she has a son with her businessman husband, her beauty and allure show no signs of fading. While helping with her family’s business, she also runs theaters and revues, proving herself to be a skilled entrepreneur.

"So smooth… what an absolutely adorable young lady you are."

[Translated from [url=https://pil-vamp.jp/products/aizou/chara]the official website[/url].]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 159cm
- **Birthday:** 28 July
- **Hair:** Brown, Red, Wavy, Shoulder-length
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Adult, Mole, Nail Polish, Makeup
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Clothes:** Dress, Earrings, Necklace, High Heels
- **Role:** Management, Executive
- **Personality:** Mysterious, Charismatic
- **Voiced by:** Kaibara Elena

### Narushima Renji (成嶋廉次)
Ayako’s second eldest brother. Though he is Seimasa’s twin, his lazy, irresponsible demeanor makes him seem like a completely different person. Once an excellent student with a promising future, he injured one eye during the war, leading to mental instability and a drastic change in personality. He has since moved out and now works as a revue manager in Shinjuku, though there are hints he may be involved in shady dealings. He loves his sister but avoids her, knowing how far he has fallen.

"You’re still not interested in love and romance, and you’re dependable enough as it is."

[Translated from [url=https://pil-vamp.jp/products/aizou/chara]the official website[/url].]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Role:** Twin Brother, Middle Brother
- **Clothes:** Eyepatch
- **Voiced by:** Shinsen Ryoku

### Narushima Seima (成嶋清真)
The eldest of Ayako’s twin brothers, a detective with the Metropolitan Police Department. Married with five-year-old twin sons. Honest, hot-blooded, and driven by a strong sense of justice, he is very fond of his younger sister. He also worries deeply about his twin brother Renji, whose personality changed completely after the war and whose life has since fallen into disorder.

"You really are just a kid. Can’t you say something with a bit more charm?"

[Translated from [url=https://pil-vamp.jp/products/aizou/chara]the official website[/url].]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Role:** Twin Brother, Older Brother
- **Voiced by:** Kishiri Tooru

## Shops
- [Official Website](http://pil-vamp.jp/products/ainiku/)
- [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=984713)

## Releases
### Japanese
- **2018-02-23**: Ai wa, Nikushimi ni Yoku Niteiru. Nikushimi wa, Ai ni Yoku Niteiru - [Official website](http://pil-vamp.jp/products/ainiku/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=25945), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=984713)
- **2019-11-19**: Ai wa, Nikushimi ni Yoku Niteiru. Nikushimi wa, Ai ni Yoku Niteiru - [Official website](http://pil-vamp.jp/products/ainiku/), [Animate Games](https://www.animategames.jp/home/detail/20028)

## Tags
Sexual Content, ADV, Romance, Female Protagonist, Adult Protagonist, Drama, Nameable Protagonist, Otome Game, Protagonist with a Face, Side Portraits, Protagonist's Childhood Friend as a Hero, Dark Skinned Hero, Past Tokyo, Lawyer Hero, Office Lady Protagonist, Foreigner Hero, Medical Doctor Hero, University Student Hero, Normal Scene Recollection, Read Text Marking, Shouwa Era, Only Adult Heroes, Voice Saving, Save Memo Function, Ponytail Protagonist, Music Recollection, Changeable Font, Chosen Choices Marking, Jump to Prior Choices, Jump to Next Choice, Protagonist's Side Image Toggle, Legwear Footjob, Single Footjob

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