SummmerDaze

This Novel is participating in 2025 WebNovel Spirity Awards ^^

Due to unfortunate circumstances, "Ari" Ariel Matisse lived in the slums of Los Angeles, also known as Skid Row.

One night, on his way home, he was killed while witnessing an old man getting beaten.

When he woke up, he had been thrown into a dumpster, and a strange screen flashed across his eyes, and no matter how he looked at it, it reminded him of a status window in a game.

[System Integration Complete!]
[Become a Global Music Superstar!]

For some reason, he gained a system that wanted him to join a survival show and become a globally famous idol.

If he refused to complete his given tasks, he would die.

But if he succeeded, he would have the money and power to change his life as well as get revenge against the person who killed him.

P.s. this story is kind of a love letter to LA and the amazing blend of cultures (American, Asian, Hispanic, African, etc) that can be found there. I hope you all fall in love with the area as much as I love it.

From Skid Row to Superstardom: An Idol System Novel

"What's the solution?" Michael asked Caleb while glancing at Ari suspiciously.

He couldn't believe that he was so conniving, almost convincing them that his idea was good.

"Let's limit the parts that a person can compete for to 1 until everyone has received a part. Then once everyone has at least one part, we'll decide the last bit through competition. Sounds fair, right?" Caleb proposed with an innocent expression as if the result just came to him.

This way, even if he lost his first choice to Ari, he would still be able to gain his second choice by beating everyone else out.

"So you're saying if you and Ari compete for a part, when Ari wins, he can't compete for a different part until everybody has one?"

Michael asked a clarifying question, but Caleb silently gritted his teeth at the implication that he would lose to Ari before responding.

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