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Against the backdrop of heteropessimism\u2014disillusionment with heteronormative relationships\u2014the study uses\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Light and Night<\/jats:italic>\n                    , a Chinese otome game, as a case study to explore these dynamics. Through digital ethnography and interviews with 58 players (32 from\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Light and Night<\/jats:italic>\n                    ), the research reveals that interface elements\u2014such as graphics, audio, and operational sex-play on mobile devices\u2014create immersive experiences catering to women\u2019s erotic needs despite state censorship. Furthermore, social media platforms act as transgressive \u201cdesign workshops,\u201d where feedback from women gamers directly shapes game updates, reflecting both commercialized and censored forms of eroticism. 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