Second-Run Heart-Pounding Game

[This novel will be entering VIP serialization on Wednesday, October 14. The paid chapters start at Chapter 20.] A wicked-tongued, irreverent violinist top x a cold, taciturn bottom with a domestic streak. The top is younger. Yin Huan is on his second playthrough of an immersive romance game. Strangely, the targets act as if they're trying to romance him instead. They keep asking him out and giving him gifts, and their affection ratings are all at 99%. Yin Huan wants to focus on his violin career, but he's constantly called out on dates by an endless string of frantic calls. [Gift] Affection -10 [Date] Affection -30 Looking at the affection ratings that have dropped to zero, Yin Huan asks: Is there something you're all too embarrassed to talk about? There's one person whose rating only goes up instead of down. Either it's true love, or he's blind. He's a quiet, aloof, handsome guy, but he even does Yin Huan's laundry and cooking... and makes his bed. He's practically tailor-made for Yin Huan's tastes. What a charming contrast. Whenever Yin Huan goes out, Shuo follows behind him with a cold expression and asks: Are you going on a date with that person? Yin Huan: What do you want to do? Dating costs 1 point, giving a gift costs 2, listening to me play costs 3. Shuo doesn't bat an eye: 123, 4567. Yin Huan: Fine, you've booked me all to yourself. Shuo's gaze wanders: Mm. He agrees to every single thing Yin Huan asks for, and even when Yin Huan pushes him to the most embarrassing limits, he never gets angry. He's practically the perfect boyfriend. Yin Huan thinks Shuo is the one, but then he looks up and sees: [Unobtainable]. Why does it have to be like this? Stupid game, give me my boyfriend back! #It went from a romance game to a ridiculous puzzle-escape rhythm game. What a rip-off for the same price. #The only one I like is unobtainable [Ongoing Infinite series with a top protagonist: Ninefold Deception, One Face of Lies [Infinite]] A brazen, sly, scheming, deceitful top x a disheveled, haughty, unhinged liar bottom An Infinite-stream story with a top protagonist. There's a special player in the Player Hall. Qi Mou, codename [Deception]. He's not the strongest fighter, but he's hated by everyone. Qi Mou disguises himself as players with other codenames and leads the team convincingly. Players: We're with you! At the end of the game, [Deception] is the sole winner. Players: Damn it! Deception again! Qi Mou heads to the gambling table for the next round: I'm a player with a codename. Don't feel too much pressure. Players: Who's scared? Hurry up! Qi Mou reveals [Deception]: Same as I said before, don't feel pressured. The players are cleaned out. [Host, De-de-deception, receiving... com-communication. You have a mes...] Unfortunately, his bonded System is an old phone. To fix this busted thing, Qi Mou takes on dungeons everywhere. Qi Mou tricks players with codenames into doing his grunt work, forming a four-person team of wicked friends. Drama: I'm the one who lies around and slacks off. Deception/Qi Mou: I'm the worst. I forced them to do it. Thought: I... never mind. I volunteered. Lies/Yan Bushi: I'm Deception's. Yan Bushi, codename [Lies]. Monsters attack Yan Bushi: Should I go first? Qi Mou replies calmly: Darling, I don't make a habit of jumping the gun. A little while later, Qi Mou is surrounded by monsters behind him. Yan Bushi snarls: Fine, let me make this clear! Your life is my highest priority now. Mechanisms activate Qi Mou: You're so good to me. I want to kiss you, then make a passionate declaration of love. Yan Bushi grins wickedly: Yes, sure. Somewhere the sunlight can't reach, where not even the moon can sneak a peek. Smack! Qi Mou falls into a dangerous pit trap! Only one can survive Yan Bushi narrows his eyes: I love you. Qi Mou: If you're going to lie, please lie once more on my gravestone after I die, and crown yourself the victor. Yan Bushi waves a hand and leaps off the cliff. [Deception] is the sole winner. Mad liar, ghostly gambler. In this war between them, whoever believes first is the one who falls. Theme: Romance games are full of complications, so start by being faithful to one another. Take music and art seriously, and find a balance between career and love.