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Ren Ishikawa transmigrates into a world where he has only two years to live—one of which will leave him paralyzed. But with the Idol System, his fate isn’t sealed. Every song, every performance, and every new fan adds time to his ticking clock. With a viral song as his first step, he embarks on a race against death, determined to sing his way to survival.

Idol’s Final Encore

Subscribers: 112,345

Ren stared at his YouTube analytics, the numbers rising like a tidal wave. It had only been a week since he uploaded Yume no Kodou, but the video had already shattered 400k views, and his subscriber count had passed 100k. The comments section was flooded with praise, theories, and people begging for more.

And then, as expected, the system chimed in.

[Ding! Congratulations! You have crossed 100,000 subscribers!]

[Reward: 1-month lifespan granted.]

Ren exhaled, leaning back in his chair. So, getting lifespan isn't completely random—it's tied to milestones. His first reward had been a fluke, but this confirmed that he had a way to extend his life.

"Alright," he muttered, rubbing his temples. "I need to plan this out."

The system had given him a goal. His lifespan could be extended, but the amount and frequency depended on his growth. If 100k subscribers gave him a month, then...

"I just have to keep growing."

The money from his first song, combined with the publishing deal for Naruto, had left him with a sizable fortune. And while he wasn't stupid enough to flaunt his wealth, there was one thing he couldn't ignore—his family's living situation.

Their current apartment was small, barely enough for the three of them. His mom never complained, and his little sister, Akari, was always cheerful, but Ren knew they deserved better.

A modern, two-story house in a quiet residential area. Spacious, with a small garden and enough room for all of them. He had paid for it in full, avoiding loans or debt. The day they moved in, his mother was speechless, tears forming in her eyes.

"Ren... this is too much," she whispered.

He shook his head. "We needed a better place."

Akari ran around excitedly, already claiming a room for herself. Ren watched his mom place a trembling hand on the wall, as if making sure it was real.

"You've grown up so much…" she murmured. "You're taking care of us now."

Ren felt a lump in his throat. He wasn't great at emotional moments, so he just nodded and looked away.

A Night with Friends

A week later, Ren found himself at a small ramen shop with Yuto, Kenta, and Mei. They sat around a wooden table, steam rising from their bowls.

"So, you're telling me," Yuto said between bites, "that you suddenly moved into a mansion?"

"It's not a mansion," Ren replied.

Kenta whistled. "Damn, I knew you were making money, but I didn't think it was that serious."

Mei leaned on the table, eyes narrowing. "And you didn't think to tell us?"

Ren took a sip of his broth. "Didn't think it mattered."

Kenta grinned. "Man, Mei's always treating you like her dumb little brother."

Mei turned to him. "Excuse me?"

Kenta held up his hands. "Nothing! Forget I said anything!"

The banter continued, warm and familiar. He hadn't realized how much he valued these moments. In his past life, he had been too busy, too caught up in work. He had friends, sure, but nothing like this. Nothing this… real.

System and Future Plans

That night, as he lay in bed, the system spoke again.

[Ding! New mission available!]

[Mission: Reach 500,000 subscribers within two months.]

500k in two months. Ambitious, but possible.

He exhaled and closed his eyes. He wasn't just surviving anymore. He was living.

Growth, Wealth, and Bonds