Why are young Chinese women hiring cosplayers and going on dates with their virtual lovers?
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They hire cosplayers, usually other young women, to play characters from their favourite games and accompany them on dates.
Many clients say the increasingly popular 'cos commissioning' service provides emotional fulfilment and companionship. Some cosplayers, meanwhile, say experiencing what it is like to live a different life offers satisfaction beyond the financial compensation they earn.
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