Shining Nikki is a role-playing game by YU JUE. The role-playing game incorporates the otome genre with fashion. The game takes place in a fashion war where everything looks very fabulous and beautiful. Players take the role of a fashion model and team-up with the fashion designer of their choice. Each designer has a backstory that players can unravel. They must help their character gain modeling skills so that their character can strike a professional modeling pose. They can also acquire highly-detailed costumes along the way. Each dress and costume is designed with exquisite illustrations. Materials are required to create nearly-infinite styles of dresses. The game allows players to take a photo of their character with dresses, poses, and filters. They can also socialize with other players to keep their fashion experience more fun and interactive.