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

[Surprise Mission: You think you're better than me? It's ci-pher you to prove it!]

[Due to a scheduling conflict and the instigation of a certain someone, a conflict has broken out between your Pop Star Academy Team and Kosmic Krew, meaning your team will not be able to busk before your performance. Rather than getting kicked out of your spot like a spineless, homeless amoeba, fight back and prove your superiority by competing in a cypher against the Kosmic Krew and defeating them.]

[Time Limit: 1 hr 30 minutes]

[Reward: +3 Dance Stats]

[Failure: - 10 random stat points.]

Ari quickly read the surprise mission, before his eyes focused on the reward of 3 dance stats that he could gain.

While it was tempting, the loss of 10 stat points wasn't really something he wanted to deal with right now.

The Three Buske-teers (4)