[Lee Jinsoo/Kim Seongjin]
➤ Dance: F+ (because moving to the beat is apparently optional)
➤ Vocal: E- (only slightly better than a dying cat)
➤ Rap: F (talking fast? Nope, not even close
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➤ Stage Presence: F- (you'd notice a ghost on stage before him)
➤ Visual: C (the only thing keeping him from being a total disaster)
➤ Unique Attribute: Scammer (not sure how this helps, but here we are)
"...You've got to be kidding me." Seongjin muttered, staring at the translucid screen in disbelief.
He poked at the floating display, trying to dismiss it, swipe it away—anything—but the only thing he managed to do was slam his finger against the bathroom stall door. The pain shot through his hand like a reminder of how much his life sucked.
"Great." he grumbled, cradling his throbbing finger. "And this guy wants to become an idol? What a joke."
The screen flickered slightly, as if mocking him. He glared at it, his pride stinging almost as much as his hand.
[Main mission updated. Click to see!]
"Oh, so now you work when I don't want you to," he sneered, still glaring at the hovering display.
But, of course, curiosity and frustration got the better of him. "Fine." he huffed, poking at the message with all the dignity of a man who'd just lost an argument with a floating screen.
The text shifted instantly, revealing a message that made his stomach sink.
[Main Mission]
Congratulations! You've been transported into the body of [Lee Jinsoo], a good for nothing trainee. This poor orphan has always dreamed of becoming a famous, recognized idol. You'll help him, right? You're a devoted servant of justice, and you're generous, right?
➤ Your mission: make his dream come true. Start by raising his stats and transforming this empty shell into a global star. Good luck, valiant one.
➤ Reward: ???
Seongjin blinked at the screen, his mouth slightly open.
"Servant of justice? Generous?" he muttered, his eye twitching. "Are you talking to me?!"
———
In the end, like the obedient pawn he was, Seongjin—no, Jinwoo—found himself heading to the nearest karaoke bar.
With every step he took, the absurdity of the situation hit him harder. Just moments ago, he was in a bathroom arguing with a floating screen, and now he was heading to a karaoke bar to—what, exactly? Raise his stats by singing?
He pushed open the door to the dimly lit karaoke room, the cheesy neon lights flickering above him. The sound of off-key singing mixed with laughter and chatter as he walked inside, feeling out of place in a way that was almost poetic.
He quickly rented a room in the lobby, and pretended he hadn't seen the mocking look on the receptionist's face.
"Alright, Jinsoo." he muttered under his breath, slumping into the empty chairs. "Let's see what kind of talent you have."
He grabbed the karaoke remote, hesitated for a moment, and then selected the first song that came up on the screen—something with a ridiculous title that was entirely too cheerful for his current mood. As the intro blared through the speakers, Seongjin, or rather, Jinwoo, took a deep breath and tried to push down the urge to just walk out.
"Sing to raise your stats, huh?" he grumbled, trying to ignore the ridiculousness of the situation. "What kind of messed-up game is this?"
And with that, he awkwardly began singing. It was an total catastrophe. His voice sounded like a dying cat, and once the song was over, he was sure he'd seen a cockroach dying in the corner of the booth.
DING!
[Lee Jinsoo/Kim Seongjin]
You have improved a stat!
➤ Vocal: E+ (a sound that might make your neighbors reconsider their life choices)
"... Great."