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

"Well, contestant Caleb? I am waiting for an answer. What possessed you to think it was okay to sing and behave like that?"

Larry Jackson continued to press Caleb with an angry expression.

Caleb bit his lips before bowing his head slowly.

"Are you asking me or telling me?" Larry spat out.

"Uhm, telling you?" Caleb mumbled before looking away.

"Why? I'm not on your team. And speaking of the team," Larry swept his angry gaze across the rest of them before continuing,

"Why was this allowed to go on for this long? You think that this type of performance is okay, or did none of you have thoughts of building a cohesive team performance? Who is the team leader here? All of you look completely unprepared, and you're letting this buffoonery happen. I want to know who's in charge and who can't control their team."

Performance Evaluation (5)