Yes, Mr. President, Carry Out the National Referendum on Leaving Earth

This is an absurdist alternate-history novel in the style of the British sitcom Yes, Prime Minister.

One offhand political promise ends up pushing an entire nation to the brink of its fate.

An actor unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the president of the fictional nation of Qi. To reassure the public at his inauguration, he hastily promises a nationwide referendum on withdrawing from "Earth."

Meant to be an emotional placebo to divert public discontent, the promise unexpectedly passes a vote in the House of Commons, thanks to the opposition's encouragement and the ruling party's concessions. It becomes a decision that will determine the nation's future.

When the frenzy over the "Leave Earth" referendum subsides, countless people suddenly come to their senses: "What does leaving Earth even mean?"