I've Been Spoiled on Everything, and Now I Don't Want to Be the Protagonist

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After a System fell out of the sky and hit him, Gu Chunshi discovered that his world was a comic, and he was its good-for-nothing protagonist who was supposed to grow stronger.

The System said there was a huge problem: eight transmigrators had suddenly arrived in this world, ready to steal his plot, his luck, his best friend, and even his future boyfriend. Then, as the protagonist, he would lose everything and die a miserable death. To change this ending, he had to win the popularity vote before the comic officially ended.

Gu Chunshi: That sounds so tacky. The most popular character?

The System: ...Is that really the point!

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The transmigrators had strength in numbers, and they were incredibly powerful, too.

After briefly looking over everyone else's profiles, Gu Chunshi fell into deep thought.

Gu Chunshi: System, can I quit being the protagonist?

The System: ...Don't give up so quickly! You're the original protagonist, for crying out loud! If you give up, you'll die!

Gu Chunshi: Do you honestly think I can take these people head-on? Either way, I'm going to die. If I stop struggling, maybe I'll at least go out with some dignity.

The System: I think I get why everyone's flocking to this world now... You're the protagonist! Get up! Save the protagonist!

As the protagonist favored by the world's will, Gu Chunshi had the original comic, while the transmigrators had scripts for a light novel adaptation.

Gu Chunshi: So they know my name, but they don't know what I look like.

The System: Unless something unexpected happens, yes.

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Gu Chunshi arranged to meet Transmigrator Number One at a fancy hotel and asked him to bring a rose as a signal.

Then he arranged the exact same thing with Transmigrator Number Two.

As he watched the two handsome men, both with distinguished airs and holding red and white roses, hit it off, start acting out their roles, escalate to a full-on fight, and finally vanish from this world as specks of light, Gu Chunshi sat at the next table and ordered a glass of apple juice.

The System: My esteemed protagonist, would a permanent twenty-percent discount in the shop suit you?

[Reader's Guide]

1. The blurb may be polished, but the premise won't change. I'll keep revising it until I'm satisfied!

2. The protagonist is adored by everyone, but he isn't really a good-for-nothing.

3. If you like it, please add it to your collection! Feel free to discuss the story's premise with me in the comments under Chapter Nine of the essay at the bottom of my profile!

4. I'll use this cover for now! I'll change it when I start posting!

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