Phantom of Themis [Tears of Themis]

Professional game booster Rosa opens her eyes and discovers that her soul has logged into the account of a game's heroine.

To return to her original world, Rosa has to:

1. Keep up the charade and hold on to her job, so she doesn't starve on the streets.

2. Keep a proper distance, restrain her feelings, and maintain her relationships.

3. Find a way home. Try feng shui and anything else, even if it seems hopeless.

However, her direct superior, Zuo Ran, is not an easy person to fool. Just playing the heroine well has already taken everything she's got.

Help, is this even playable? Can she just turn herself in?

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She turns all her joy and love into a dance, struggling between reason and emotion as she writes about her ordinary, unrequited affection.

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You are my Themis.

I am the Phantom of Themis.

Synopsis finalized: August 22, 2021

Last updated: January 17, 2022

[Excerpt 1]

"Zuo Ran, I think maybe I should go home first today..."

"You promised my mom we'd have dinner together."

"I didn't. I never said that."

"You did. You said you would."

"..."

[Excerpt 2]

"Lawyer Zuo, are you still the Lawyer Zuo I know!? You can't be this unprincipled! Hurry up and challenge me, cross-examine me! Show me the courtroom presence you have!"

"A seagull just flew by."

"Where? Where?"

"There. Look."

"Liar! There's nothing there! Don't change the subject! Senior Lawyer Zuo, this isn't right! You're supposed to say, 'I do not accept the truthfulness of your account. I do not accept the connection between your account and the change in your own attitude toward Zuo Ran. I also do not accept the legality of your account.' You clearly found a whole pile of holes in my story. You can't just let me get away with it!"

"Little lawyer, I am cross-examining you now. I accept the truth of your existence. I accept the connection between your thoughts and soul and your existence. And I accept the legitimacy of our relationship as lovers. Cross-examination complete."

A few things to know before reading:

1. This story contains many fan-made character interpretations. The other three male leads, besides Zuo Ran, are set up as the heroine's friends and will not be mentioned much unless the plot calls for it.

2. The author has no legal training, so there may be errors and loopholes in the legal details. Please don't scrutinize them.

3. This is a story about growing up. The characters are not perfect and have flaws. Please keep that in mind.

4. This is a light, everyday romance, not a detective novel.

5. This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people, events, or places is purely coincidental.

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