A Proper NPC Doesn't Pursue Their Coworkers

After entering a talent competition but failing to debut, Qiu Shuyang joins a gaming company shortly before graduation and becomes an NPC performer for a romance game. There, he meets his idol, who guided him during his school years: Celestial, a former racer nicknamed the "Tyrant King of the Track." Neither of them has a proper job. They spend all day slacking off and playing the game in which they themselves perform. They share the same bad taste, bullying men and boys alike. Qiu Shuyang picks a character to pursue in the game. Quan Ning: "Oh, nice." Qiu Shuyang: "I'm going to make this aloof beauty lose control and fall for me." The chosen target blows up. "Qiu! Shu! Yang! Can you stop picking me already?!" As he speaks, tears well in his eyes from embarrassment and indignation. His beautiful eyes are rimmed with red. He looks so pitiful. Qiu Shuyang doesn't even turn around. He cruelly refuses. "No." The game continues: Qiu Shuyang: "Can't be helped. Men all like aloof beauties." Quan Ning: "True. That expressionless face makes you want to ruin him." Qiu Shuyang agrees and says generously, "Once I manage to get a date with him, you can have a turn." The aloof beauty in question: "..." The other NPC performers are used to it and don't bat an eye. They eat their meals while enjoying the show. [Everyday life + romance game + ordinary people in showbiz. He's cocky and sweet. Please add it to your reading list~] [Some younger readers couldn't understand the blurb, so here's a simpler version: This is an everyday-life story about a bunch of handsome men playing characters in the same romance game, then living together as actors and being incredibly dramatic. It's also a silly comedy. I hope you'll give the main story a look, orz.] [The earlier chapters have been heavily revised. Please make sure to read the Jinjiang version.] Note: [The romance game only sells character archetypes] I made up the game, called Rivals, and it has three routes. 1. Solo route: pursue the "Prince" character. 2. Rival route: a "Prince" with enough affection can enter the [Grand World] and compete for the player's attention. 3. Prince route: separate from the rival route's story. The player takes on the role of matchmaker and can set up their favorite couples. Theme: Stay optimistic about life, find a lifestyle that suits you, and have the courage to express your love.