[One Piece] Starting Over

Yan Qing thought the stupidest thing he had ever done was start the Grand Line scenario. He had always been cold and distant, but little by little, those fake programs softened him. Yet hadn't Yan Qing chosen this himself? Ace thought the stupidest thing he had ever done was waste so much Observation Haki on Yan Qing. One thing after another: everything Roger ran into was good, while everything Ace encountered was bad luck connected to Yan Qing. A fake wedding, a fake bond, a fake meeting, and not even a chance to truly understand and stay by each other's side. In the end, he just couldn't stay indifferent. "A Qing, if I died, would that be a good thing?" "I don't know." PS: Top, one-on-one pairing, the other half is Ace. PPS: Yan Qing is emotionally detached and puts self-interest above all. If that's not your thing, don't read. Still an overpowered protagonist with a massive cheat, and instant kills are the best. PPPS: There's a hint of a mentor-and-student dynamic with Luffy, with some romantic tension, but please stay firm in your Qing/Ace ship. Core idea: