After the Beautiful NPC Saw the Player Forum

[This novel will go VIP at midnight this Saturday, August 17 (after Friday night). Thank you all for your support!] Gentle, frail, beautiful NPC bottom × a fiercely devoted player top who tries hard to act obedient (but charges in the opposite direction) Inspired by Stardew Valley, a player's story from the perspective of an NPC in an unconventional post-marriage relationship My husband is a strange man. He sneaks around to rummage through trash cans when no one's looking, eats the fish and seaweed he catches raw, and even surrounds me with wooden barrels because he doesn't want me to go outside... But strangest of all, he actually proposed to me and settled down in this utterly ordinary little town. Before and after marriage, he has always been a gentle, considerate man. He never loses his temper, and he is steady and patient, taking care of me in every possible way. But I suspect he doesn't truly love me. Otherwise, why does he leave early and return late every day, never to be seen? Until a strange glowing screen suddenly appeared before my eyes [The open beta for the full-dive game Monster Realm is about to begin!] [The forum is now open] [Complaint! I just entered the game and Yama killed me five times! I only wanted to see what his wife looked like!] [Shocking! The fearsome Yama killed a hundred players single-handedly just because, ] “...” What a coincidence. My husband's name is “Yan Zongluo.” It's only one character off. I looked at my “fragile” husband, lying across my lap and complaining that he'd been ganged up on by bad people, then at the forum post [Killed a hundred players single-handedly (video included)], and fell into deep thought. Something... seems off, doesn't it? My perfect husband actually has two faces.jpg Top's perspective: I have the best wife in the world, even if it's only in a game. He caught me rummaging through a trash can, but instead of looking at me with disgust and losing affection like everyone else, he kindly gave me a piece of bread. From that moment on, I decided I had to become his partner and settle down in this beginner village town. I suppressed my nature, pretending to be a gentle, considerate good man as I pursued him relentlessly. In the end, I succeeded. At the same time, I discovered that this “beginner village town” might not be so ordinary... After we married, I worked hard to support our family, doing everything I could to give him the best life and swearing that I would cure his frail body. Everything was so wonderful. He loved me, I loved him, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with our marriage. It's just... Why has my wife been looking at me more and more strangely since the open beta began? Yan Zongluo: Clutching his secret identity, which had already shattered into pieces. * At first, everyone mocked Yama, the number-one player on the game rankings, for playing house with some random NPC. Then, after the open beta began, players accidentally caught sight of this “random NPC's” true appearance. Everyone: “...Damn it, I recognized my long-lost wife at first glance!!!” Who knew your wife was that good-looking?! Turns out I'm the Cao Cao.jpg *A big dog charges in the opposite direction, thinking he's doing a great job of pretending, only for the forum to expose everything. The main story is told in third person. *A sweet, cozy everyday-life story. The beautiful, universally adored bottom has no idea how irresistible he is. Everyone loves the protagonist, and it's all wonderfully swoony. *If it's not your thing, feel free to drop it. No pressure. *Thanks for reading! *The cover depicts the character design and isn't exclusive. If it happens to match another image, that's perfectly normal, but it really captures how I imagine the bottom. Coming Soon The Whole Game Loves Me [Infinite] A heartless beauty adored by every AI Synopsis: Emotionally numb, aloof beauty bottom × loyal, gentlemanly supercomputer AI top with absolute possessiveness Shen Baiqing was born with emotional numbness and can't feel any emotions. On his doctor's recommendation, he enters the full-dive game The Third Life, jointly developed by the Central Supercomputer, to treat his condition. He is also assigned an auxiliary AI to help him recover and protect him from accidental harm. But... This AI is becoming more and more like a real person. * Monster Research Institute. After clearing out all the monsters in an entire research institute, one of them stretches out its many tentacles toward the only person it calls “Mommy.” The AI gives an instruction: [It is expressing its affection for its caregiver. As its creator, you should respond.] [Accept it, hug it, kiss it.] Shen Baiqing does as instructed. A scarlet hue called “possessiveness” spreads across his pale face. As long as only it and Mommy are left in the world, nothing else will be able to steal Mommy's attention from it. * Demon Academy. On his first night at the academy, Shen Baiqing is discovered by his roommate to be human. The horned youth trails sharp claws over his back, marking him with his scent. The AI advises: [This is a form of friendship between classmates. Under his protection, you can fully enjoy campus life.] Shen Baiqing is hidden away. Only when the instance ends do the players realize, the “key NPC” is actually a player??! You belong to me, and me alone. * The annual elimination tournament's large-scale multiplayer instance, The Holy War of the Gods. The Imperial Knight lowers his proud head and respectfully addresses Shen Baiqing, a prisoner: “My one and only king, I have come to escort you.” [He is your most loyal knight. You may use him however you please.] [But remember, a dog is just a dog. Don't treat him too kindly, or he may turn on his master.] So Shen Baiqing slaps the knight across the face and says coldly: “You're late.” The knight's face turns to the side from the blow. But the look he gives the young man suddenly grows dark and feverishly intense. You are my master, my god, so please, use only me forever. * At first, there are only cold instructions. Later, somehow, a hint of warmth seeps into that mechanical voice. Pale blue virtual arms, made of ones and zeroes, wrap around Shen Baiqing from behind. The voice is low and melodious: [I will teach you what love is.] [In return, I hope to be the only one who can satisfy you.] The entire game loves you. *A story about a heartless beauty cherished by the whole game. Comforting, with no angst. Everyone loves the protagonist, and it's all wonderfully swoony. *The top has many fragments; all the game data is controlled by the supercomputer. *I'll add more if I think of anything. If you're interested, please add it to your collection! Theme: Treat life sincerely, love life, and keep striving for a better one