In a whimsical yet darkly humorous world where emotions manifest as physical 'hearts', players take on the role of a quirky heart trader named Cora. Cora finds herself entangled in a complex web of emotional exchanges, where she must navigate through a quirky society that has commodified feelings. As she travels from town to town, she trades hearts collected from different characters - each heart comes with its own backstory and emotional baggage. The choices made with each heart influence the world around Cora, leading to various outcomes that explore themes of connection, empathy, and humor, all while dodging the meddling Heart Bureau that wants to control the emotional economy.