As the least outstanding graduate of the Beastfolk Academy, the puppy Hang Li was assigned to the simplest modern world after much deliberation and careful consideration, and with no easy choice to make.
The organization had no expectations of him. He only had to keep himself fed and, while he was at it, earn a little affection from other people.
Before leaving, Hang Li shouldered his pack, his expression tense and his face full of nerves.
The organization handed him a bottle and said anxiously, "This glass bottle is for collecting other people's affection for you. The fuller it gets, the better your performance. Got it?"
Hang Li took the bottle and put it in his pack, then patted his chest. "Don't worry."
The organization: ...We really can't relax.
On his nth day in the modern world, Hang Li, who had arrived full of ambition to rack up a good performance, discovered the most pressing problem of all: he couldn't afford to eat.
Just then, a recruitment ad caught his eye.
A boy group survival show. Food and lodging included, plus 100 yuan a day!
Wonderful! Now he could afford to eat!
Hang Li hurried over to the address, signed the contract, then gazed up at the person across from him with shining eyes. "So all I have to do is perform a little badly and make everyone else look good, right?"
The production team looked at the flawless face of a genius before them and answered very seriously, "That's right." ...With a face like that, the show would have one more selling point.
Hang Li: "No problem at all!"
Being a little bad was right in his comfort zone. He didn't need to act at all. This job that came with meals was a breeze!
*
The first day the show aired.
"Our next contestant is an independent trainee: Hang Li."
A boy with fluffy chestnut hair stepped onto the stage. Bright lights fell on him. His eyes were sparkling black, and when he smiled, he was as warm and radiant as a little sun. He greeted everyone with such lively energy that he seemed to have boundless stamina.
The comments flooded by.
[Holy crap! A face card genius!]
[Oh my god... Is this what a sunshine boy is? I feel like the sun is shining on me! [tears]]
[prprpr, who cares about the performance? With that face, I'll spoil him rotten.]
Then the music started.
The boy onstage began bouncing around. His moves had absolutely nothing to do with the choreography, but he was incredibly earnest, wearing a bright, sunny smile the whole time.
After the song, the boy casually wiped the sweat from his face and bowed 90 degrees to the judges.
[Huh? ...Should we, should we spoil him a little?]
[When he walked onstage: The sun's come out.
When he started dancing: How did it get dark again so soon?]
[prprpr, who cares if he can sing or dance? The vitality practically bursting out of the screen has me falling hard.]
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Reading guide
1. The gong is adored by everyone (as a friend and as a love interest).
2. The CP is undecided. Pick your favorite.
3. From being hopeless at singing and dancing to debuting in the center position, with gradual improvement along the way.
4. Based on the Produce 101 format.
5. An idealized survival show (very much so). I just want to write about contestants, not schemes and intrigue~
Like, they hear people talking about dreams and passion, and they just charge right in.
6. The romance will happen after the limited-time group disbands.
7. More to come.
Theme: Hard work leads to success.