I Became the Internet's Mom Thanks to My Comic

[Comic storytelling + secret identities + characters reading too much into things + misunderstood, beautiful and tragic powerhouse + forum posts]

[Seriously?! How can a mastermind have a mother-son bond with everyone?]

To ensure a smooth reincarnation, Yan Yi accepts a mission from the world consciousness to help it ascend by presenting captivating stories and gathering faith.

Yan Yi knows the rules for a beautiful, powerful, tragic character. She keeps up appearances and cultivates the aura of a mysterious big shot. Since she can’t die, she repeatedly dances along the edge of danger, committed to being reckless and unhinged.

But every time she gives a passionate performance, Yan Yi opens the comment section, fully expecting to see a flood of fan art. Before she can admire her own heroic figure, excited comments cover the screen:

[Mom! Take care of yourself, Mom!]

[My powerful, beautiful, brilliant anime mom]

[Can the protagonist team get it together? They always make Mom save them!]

Yan Yi: Seriously, aren’t I supposed to be the mastermind?

World consciousness: Look! The faith is pouring in!

Yan Yi: …Fine. Mom it is.

*

Gradually, she begins to feel that the people around her are acting strangely.

The supporting character, whose life has been tragic but who pretends to take it all in stride, looks dazed in her presence. “Is this… your approval of me?”

The quiet girl, born from an artificial human experiment, stubbornly shakes her head when she faces Yan Yi. “I will never acknowledge him as my father, not in your presence!”

The reclusive master, who has lived for ages, is full of gratitude when he sees her. “I… have always been able to feel you watching over me.”

Even the protagonist stammers and tries to ask indirectly, “Did you know who I was all along?”

*

Forced to bear the title of “Mommy,” Yan Yi watches as the comic’s forum gets more and more outrageous. Now they’re even spreading rumors that her disposable secret identities are her children…

Thinking of the rapidly growing faith, Yan Yi takes a deep breath and silently cries out:

“Stop sending every random person my way!”

*

During its serialization, the comic “Project Zero” created a series of vivid, compelling characters. They were born into predetermined fates, but the spark of resistance in their souls never went out.

Among them was one special character

She was present throughout the story, with her influence behind every event.

At times, she was a gentle and wise senior who guided characters out of confusion.

At others, she was a cold and ruthless mastermind who toyed with the threads of fate.

Everyone thought she was fearless, perfect, and powerful. But when the fog cleared and time turned back, a tear slid down the face that had always worn a mask, taking a glimpse of her vulnerability with it.

Even after the curtain fell on everyone else, the audience in another dimension still couldn’t get over the comic.

[I’ll never move on from “Project Zero”!]

[Reader advisory]

① The female lead has male secret identities! To her, they’re purely tools, so they may seem emotionless. Her identities are never exposed.

② The comic and reality have different information. The comic and its comments are full of random shipping, but that has nothing to do with reality. In reality, all relationships are platonic or familial.

③ Because of my personal tastes, there are some misunderstandings about the male secret identities, along with suggestive comments about them being bottoms. This applies only to the identities, not to the female lead.

(Former titles: “Act It Out! Becoming a Mommy Mastermind” and “From Mastermind to the Internet’s Mommy”)

I have two upcoming female-lead, no-romance novels. Don’t miss them! If they sound interesting, please add them to your reading list~~

(Scroll down to the announcement for direct links.)

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