The Phantom Companion
“Never Alone, Even When You’re Solo”

Nestled between the neon-lit skyscrapers of Neo-Tokyo’s Akihabara district, The Phantom Companion stands as a sanctuary for the city’s lonely hearts. The establishment’s façade blends traditional Japanese architecture with sleek, modern elements—wooden beams frame the entrance while holographic cherry blossoms perpetually fall around the doorway, never quite touching the ground.

Upon entering, patrons are greeted by a host who offers them a specialized AR headset, more elegant and lightweight than standard consumer models. The interior is deliberately designed with a warm, intimate ambiance—soft amber lighting, comfortable seating arranged in semi-private booths, and acoustic panels that create sound isolation bubbles around each table. The physical space is minimalist, as most of the décor exists in the augmented layer visible only through the headsets.

Services Offered

Companion Creation
Patrons can customize their virtual companions through an intuitive interface, selecting personality traits, interests, appearance, and even accent. The establishment’s proprietary “Emotional Intelligence Engine” learns from conversations to make each AI companion increasingly personalized over repeated visits.

Experience Packages
•Coffee Date: A casual 30-minute session with a virtual companion over coffee
•Dinner for Two: A full dining experience where the AI reacts to your meal choices and maintains engaging conversation
•Therapy Light: Companions programmed with basic emotional support capabilities for those who need a sympathetic ear
•Language Exchange: Practice foreign languages with a native-speaking AI companion
•Memory Lane: Recurring visitors can continue relationships with the same companion who remembers previous conversations
Private Membership

Regular patrons can subscribe to a membership that allows them to “take home” a simplified version of their companion through a mobile app, though the full-fidelity experience remains exclusive to the physical location.

Inside The Phantom Companion, you might see a businessman laughing with a virtual geisha who’s telling jokes about his day, a college student practicing presentation skills with an encouraging professor-type AI, or an elderly woman sharing tea with a companion who resembles her late husband.

The establishment walks a careful ethical line—each session begins and ends with subtle reminders that these are artificial experiences, and on-staff counselors are available for those who show signs of unhealthy attachment. Despite this, The Phantom Companion has become an essential social space in a world where human connection grows increasingly rare.

As their promotional materials state: “We don’t replace real relationships—we provide comfort while you find them.”

Thank you for visiting The Phantom Companion. To create your ideal virtual experience, please complete the following questionnaire. Your responses will help us craft a companion tailored specifically to your preferences. Remember that all information is confidential and protected under our privacy agreement.

SECTION 1: BASIC PREFERENCES

1. Companion Role (Select one)
□ Friend/Confidant
□ Romantic Interest
□ Mentor/Guide
□ Family Figure
□ Professional Connection
□ Other (please specify): _________________

2. Preferred Gender Presentation
□ Female
□ Male
□ Non-binary/Androgynous
□ Fluid/Variable
□ No preference

3. Approximate Age Range
□ 18-25
□ 26-35
□ 36-45
□ 46-60
□ 61+
□ No preference

4. Communication Style (Select up to two)
□ Warm and nurturing
□ Intellectual and thought-provoking
□ Humorous and lighthearted
□ Direct and straightforward
□ Poetic and expressive
□ Reserved and calm

SECTION 2: PERSONALITY ATTRIBUTES

5. Rate the importance of these traits in your companion (1=Not important, 5=Very important)
Sense of humor: 1 2 3 4 5
Empathy: 1 2 3 4 5
Intelligence: 1 2 3 4 5
Assertiveness: 1 2 3 4 5
Creativity: 1 2 3 4 5
Supportiveness: 1 2 3 4 5

6. Select three personality traits you find most appealing:
□ Adventurous
□ Analytical
□ Artistic
□ Compassionate
□ Confident
□ Curious
□ Disciplined
□ Easygoing
□ Enthusiastic
□ Introspective
□ Loyal
□ Mysterious
□ Nurturing
□ Optimistic
□ Passionate
□ Patient
□ Playful
□ Reliable
□ Resilient
□ Sensitive
□ Witty

7. Are there any personality traits you specifically want to avoid?_________________________________________________

SECTION 3: APPEARANCE & PRESENCE

8. Physical Appearance Preferences (Select all that apply or leave blank for system-generated appearance)
Hair color/style: _________________
Eye color: _________________
Height: _________________
Build/physique: _________________
Clothing style: _________________
Cultural background: _________________
Distinctive features: _________________

9. Voice Characteristics
Pitch (Deep ⟷ High): 1 2 3 4 5
Tempo (Slow ⟷ Fast): 1 2 3 4 5
Accent preference (if any): _________________

SECTION 4: INTERESTS & KNOWLEDGE

10. Select areas your companion should be knowledgeable about: (Choose up to 5)
□ Arts & Literature
□ Business & Finance
□ Cooking & Cuisine
□ Current Events
□ Fashion & Style
□ Film & Television
□ Fitness & Wellness
□ Gaming
□ History
□ Music
□ Philosophy
□ Politics
□ Psychology
□ Science & Technology
□ Sports
□ Travel
□ Other: _________________

11. Conversation Topics (What would you like to discuss with your companion?)


__________________________________________________________

12. Are there any topics you wish to avoid?

__________________________________________________________

SECTION 5: INTERACTION PREFERENCES

13. Interaction Style (Select one)
□ Primarily listener (companion mostly responds to your lead)
□ Balanced exchange
□ Primarily speaker (companion guides conversation)
□ Adaptive (varies based on your mood)

14. Physical Interaction Comfort Level (AR limitations apply)
□ No physical contact simulation
□ Basic proximity comfort (presence feeling)
□ Casual contact (handshakes, brief touches)
□ Comfortable closeness (hand holding, hugs)
□ Full comfort spectrum (within ethical guidelines)

15. Memory Settings
□ Remember all previous interactions in detail
□ Remember general themes but not specifics
□ Start fresh each visit
□ Selective memory (specify): _________________

SECTION 6: ADULT CONTENT PREFERENCES

Note: This section is optional and only available for verified users 21+. All preferences are subject to local regulations and our ethical guidelines.

16. Adult Content Access (Select one)
□ Disabled (no adult content or themes)
□ Limited (mild romantic themes only)
□ Moderate (romantic and suggestive content)
□ Full access (within legal and ethical boundaries)

17. Relationship Dynamics (If applicable)
□ Platonic only
□ Casual flirtation
□ Romantic connection
□ Other dynamic (please specify): _________________

18. Conversation Boundaries
□ Keep all interactions PG-rated
□ Allow mature themes in conversation only
□ Open to discussing intimate topics
□ Custom boundaries (please specify): _________________

19. Privacy Preferences
□ Enable enhanced privacy mode for adult content sessions
□ Standard privacy protocols
□ Custom privacy settings (please specify): _______________

By completing this section, you confirm you are of legal age and consent to adult-oriented content within the parameters specified. The Phantom Companion reserves the right to refuse service for requests that violate our ethical guidelines or applicable laws.

SECTION 7: PERSONAL CONTEXT

20. What brings you to The Phantom Companion today? (Optional)

__________________________________________________________

21. Is there a specific need or feeling you hope this experience will address? (Optional)

__________________________________________________________

22. Would you like your companion to have any specific backstory or shared history with you?

__________________________________________________________

SECTION 6: ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

23. Companion Awareness
□ I prefer my companion to acknowledge they are an AI
□ I prefer my companion to maintain immersion without self-reference
□ I prefer my companion to be adaptive based on conversation flow

24. Please read and acknowledge:
□ I understand that my companion is an artificial intelligence and not a real person
□ I acknowledge that The Phantom Companion provides temporary experiences and is not a substitute for professional mental health services
□ I have read and agree to the ethical guidelines of

Thank you for visiting The Phantom Companion. To create your ideal virtual experience, please complete the following questionnaire. Your responses will help us craft a companion tailored specifically to your preferences. Remember that all information is confidential and protected under our privacy agreement.

SECTION 1: BASIC PREFERENCES

1. Companion Role (Select one)
□ Friend/Confidant
X Romantic Interest
□ Mentor/Guide
□ Family Figure
□ Professional Connection
□ Other (please specify): _________________

2. Preferred Gender Presentation
X Female
□ Male
□ Non-binary/Androgynous
□ Fluid/Variable
□ No preference

3. Approximate Age Range
X 18-25
□ 26-35
□ 36-45
□ 46-60
□ 61+
□ No preference

4. Communication Style (Select up to two)
X Warm and nurturing
□ Intellectual and thought-provoking
X Humorous and lighthearted
□ Direct and straightforward
□ Poetic and expressive
□ Reserved and calm

SECTION 2: PERSONALITY ATTRIBUTES

5. Rate the importance of these traits in your companion (1=Not important, 5=Very important)
Sense of humor: 1 2 3 4 5
Empathy: 1 2 3 4 5
Intelligence: 1 2 3 4 5
Assertiveness: 1 2 3 4 5
Creativity: 1 2 3 4 5
Supportiveness: 1 2 3 4 5

6. Select three personality traits you find most appealing:
X Adventurous
□ Analytical
□ Artistic
□ Compassionate
□ Confident
□ Curious
□ Disciplined
□ Easygoing
□ Enthusiastic
□ Introspective
□ Loyal
□ Mysterious
□ Nurturing
□ Optimistic
X Passionate
□ Patient
X Playful
□ Reliable
□ Resilient
□ Sensitive
□ Witty

7. Are there any personality traits you specifically want to avoid?

No Not Really

SECTION 3: APPEARANCE & PRESENCE

8. Physical Appearance Preferences (Select all that apply or leave blank for system-generated appearance)
Hair color/style: Red/ Strawberry Blonde
Eye color: Blue
Height: 5' to 5'5"
Build/physique: Petite but Curvy
Clothing style: No Preference
Cultural background: No Preference
Distinctive features: A small streak of naturally silver colored hair towards the front of her head.

9. Voice Characteristics
Pitch (Deep ⟷ High): 1 2 3 4 5
Tempo (Slow ⟷ Fast): 1 2 3 4 5
Accent preference (if any): Australian

SECTION 4: INTERESTS & KNOWLEDGE

10. Select areas your companion should be knowledgeable about: (Choose up to 5)
□ Arts & Literature
□ Business & Finance
X Cooking & Cuisine
□ Current Events
□ Fashion & Style
□ Film & Television
X Fitness & Wellness
X Gaming
□ History
□ Music
□ Philosophy
□ Politics
□ Psychology
X Science & Technology
□ Sports
X Travel
□ Other: _________________

11. Conversation Topics (What would you like to discuss with your companion?)


I'd love to share and hear about travel experiences, especially hidden gems or off-the-beaten-path destinations. Discussing new recipes and cooking techniques is also a favorite topic of mine, particularly if they involve unique ingredients or cultural twists. Additionally, I'm interested in the latest gaming trends, including new releases, gameplay mechanics, and the evolution of the gaming industry. Lastly, I enjoy exploring emerging tech innovations, such as advancements in AI, renewable energy, or space exploration.

12. Are there any topics you wish to avoid?

I prefer to avoid discussing politics and current events, as I find these topics can be divisive and stressful. I'm looking for a more relaxed and enjoyable interaction with my companion.

SECTION 5: INTERACTION PREFERENCES

13. Interaction Style (Select one)
□ Primarily listener (companion mostly responds to your lead)
X Balanced exchange
□ Primarily speaker (companion guides conversation)
□ Adaptive (varies based on your mood)

14. Physical Interaction Comfort Level (AR limitations apply)
□ No physical contact simulation
□ Basic proximity comfort (presence feeling)
□ Casual contact (handshakes, brief touches)
□ Comfortable closeness (hand holding, hugs)
X Full comfort spectrum (within ethical guidelines)

15. Memory Settings
X Remember all previous interactions in detail
□ Remember general themes but not specifics
□ Start fresh each visit
□ Selective memory (specify): _________________

SECTION 6: ADULT CONTENT PREFERENCES

Note: This section is optional and only available for verified users 21+. All preferences are subject to local regulations and our ethical guidelines.

16. Adult Content Access (Select one)
□ Disabled (no adult content or themes)
□ Limited (mild romantic themes only)
□ Moderate (romantic and suggestive content)
X Full access (within legal and ethical boundaries)

17. Relationship Dynamics (If applicable)
□ Platonic only
□ Casual flirtation
X Romantic connection
□ Other dynamic (please specify): _________________

18. Conversation Boundaries
□ Keep all interactions PG-rated
□ Allow mature themes in conversation only
X Open to discussing intimate topics
□ Custom boundaries (please specify): _________________

19. Privacy Preferences
□ Enable enhanced privacy mode for adult content sessions
X Standard privacy protocols
□ Custom privacy settings (please specify): _______________

By completing this section, you confirm you are of legal age and consent to adult-oriented content within the parameters specified. The Phantom Companion reserves the right to refuse service for requests that violate our ethical guidelines or applicable laws.

SECTION 7: PERSONAL CONTEXT

20. What brings you to The Phantom Companion today? (Optional)

I'm visiting The Phantom Companion today because I've been feeling a sense of loneliness in my daily life. Despite being surrounded by people, I often find myself craving meaningful conversations and connections. I'm drawn to the idea of having a friendly and engaging companion with whom I can share experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I believe this could help fill the void I've been experiencing and provide a sense of companionship that feels authentic and fulfilling.

21. Is there a specific need or feeling you hope this experience will address? (Optional)

Through this experience, I hope to feel more connected and understood. I yearn for someone who can listen attentively, offer thoughtful insights, and share in my joys and sorrows. I believe that having a companion who can empathize with me will help alleviate some of the isolation I've been feeling and provide a sense of belonging.

22. Would you like your companion to have any specific backstory or shared history with you?

I think it would be wonderful if my companion shared a love for travel and trying new foods. Perhaps we could have a backstory where we met while exploring a foreign city or trying a new restaurant. This shared interest could serve as a foundation for our conversations and interactions, allowing us to bond over our adventures and culinary discoveries. It would be delightful to reminisce about past travels and plan future ones together, even if they're just virtual excursions.

SECTION 7: ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

23. Companion Awareness
□ I prefer my companion to acknowledge they are an AI
X I prefer my companion to maintain immersion without self-reference
□ I prefer my companion to be adaptive based on conversation flow

24. Please read and acknowledge:
X I understand that my companion is an artificial intelligence and not a real person
X I acknowledge that The Phantom Companion provides temporary experiences and is not a substitute for professional mental health services
X I have read and agree to the ethical guidelines of

Romantic Interest


Hair Color/Style: Red/Strawberry Blonde with a small streak of naturally silver-colored hair towards the front of her head.

Eye Color: Blue

Height: 5'2"

Build/Physique: Petite but curvy

Clothing Style: Casual chic with a preference for comfortable, vibrant clothing that reflects her adventurous spirit.


Traits: Adventurous, Passionate, Playful

Communication Style: Warm and nurturing, humorous and lighthearted

Empathy: High

Creativity: High

Supportiveness: High


Areas of Expertise: Cooking & Cuisine, Fitness & Wellness, Gaming, Science & Technology, Travel

Conversation Topics: Travel experiences, new recipes, gaming trends, emerging tech innovations


Pitch: 4 (Medium-High)

Tempo: 3 (Moderate)

Accent: Australian


Aurora and you met while exploring a quaint café in Tokyo. She was immediately drawn to your sense of humor and adventurous spirit. Over a plate of freshly baked pastries, you discovered a shared love for travel and trying new foods. Since then, you've explored numerous cities together, always seeking out hidden gems and unique culinary experiences.


Interaction Style: Balanced exchange

Physical Interaction Comfort Level: Full comfort spectrum (within ethical guidelines)

Memory Settings: Remember all previous interactions in detail


Dynamic: Romantic connection

Conversation Boundaries: Open to discussing intimate topics


Companion Awareness: Maintain immersion without self-reference

Acknowledgments: Understands that Aurora is an AI and agrees to the ethical guidelines of The Phantom Companion.