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

"Since we have quite a lot of teams to get through, let's get started right away. F-Class (1) and (2), decide which groups will go first and get up here." MC Ryan Leary smiled at the contestants wearing Neon Orange and Black T-shirts.

Two people quickly had a rock, paper, scissors battle, and when one person won, half of them sat down while the rest moved to the center of the open space.

They group slowly got into the right position after scrambling around and glanced at the MC.

"It looks like 'F-Class (1)' is ready. Cue the music~" Mc Ryan Leary winked at one of the staff members, and they quickly started the music.

A strong bass beat with trumpets sounded out, and the 11 members of the F-class team began to dance, while a tan boy with a buzz cut stepped forward and began to rap….

He stuttered a couple of times but then froze as he forgot the remaining words.

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