SummmerDaze

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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

Kreeeeeeeeeeeeeee

The sound of a guitar note being played rang out as Team Run Club arranged themselves in a triangle formation with Benjamin in the lead.

The British boy had a cocky smile as he began the ad-libs.

Then the snare drums sounded out, setting the pace of the song.

Dun dun dun dun

Choi In-su, who was standing to the left of Benjamin, opened his mouth to sing an extended high note.

Ohhhhhhhhhhh~

Okay, Okay, Okay, Let's go!

Then Benjamin's crisp voice rang out for the ad-lib as he ducked down while William was lifted by Choi In-su and Haruto to leap over Benjamin's head, landing on the ground, before rising up in a spin as he began to sing.

We're running along on the fast lane

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