Because of financial problems, I joined a singing contest. I'm not a singer, but I prepared for a whole week. I did lots of research and practice. Thankfully, my efforts were rewarded - I won and got five hundred thousand yen. I won't have any problems for the next five months. The problem is, there were scouts in the contest and they want me to enter the world of singing.

They said that if it only took me a week to practice my performance, then I'm a one in a million talent. Even if I'm not, I'm still a talent worth recruiting. I rejected them countless of times, but even now they still haven't given up. It has been four days since then, and here I am, on my way to find a job with a scout trying to persuade me to continue singing.

"Why are you searching for a job when you can earn millions just by being a singer?" (Scout)

"I told you a hundred times already, I don't want to be a singer."

"Why? With such talent you could reach the top. Don't you think it's a waste to not use it?" (Scout)

"I don't care. I don't want to be a singer and that's final. Now if you don't want me to yell 'stalker' then you better leave me alone."

"Sigh, if you ever have a change of heart, please give our company a visit." He said before leaving.

Afterwards, I went to find a business that would accept someone without a diploma; I don't have a diploma because I didn't finish high school. I couldn't continue schooling because I left home, but I have a very good reason for running away.

If I didn't leave then father would have forced me to marry the son of his rival. Che! All he thinks about is his company. He immediately thought of a way to use me the moment I turned into a girl. At least care about me you idiotic father!

I have no friends, I'm surrounded by people who compare me with my elder brothers, I'm ignored by my parents, and now I'm forced to marry a man? I kept quiet for a long time. I hoped that one day my efforts would be noticed. But now I doubt that would happen. I've had enough, there's no point in staying.

I ran to a faraway place so I could start my own life. I planned on starting my own business. Unfortunately, my things were stolen during my travel. I was able to keep my phone and wallet, but most of my money was in the bag. I had to search for a job or else I would have to return home and accept my life as a housewife, or spend the rest of my life as a homeless person.

Being found by my parents? I bet they already know where I am. They're just waiting for me to give up and return to their side on my own. There's no point in dragging me back if my mindset remains the same. One way or another, I'd run away again.

Being treated as a girl? As if I could do anything about that. With my condition, a sex change operation means death. I have no choice but to accept my current body.

As of now, the only thing I want to avoid is losing my freedom. Based from what the scouts said, I would be popular in no time. If I become popular, I won't be able to roam around freely anymore. I'll say it again! I don't want to be a singer! I want to have a normal job that won't affect my freedom!

[Do you want to try living a new life?]

Upon hearing that, I stopped walking and looked at the screen set on the middle of a tall building.

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[Do you want to be what you cannot in this world? If you do, why not enter the world of Selos?]

Light suddenly spread throughout the screen. Shortly, a video of a realistic 1st person fantasy game was shown. I'm not a gamer, but after imagining that I was the character, I felt excitement.

"Interested?" (???)

Surprised, I immediately turned around. "Who-"

"Long time no see Arisa." (???)

He looks familiar...

Seeing my cautious expression, he said "It's me! It's me! I'm Kira! The one from Star Promotions!"

Star Promotions? Oh, the one who first scouted me. "What brings you here?"

"Sonie Corporation asked our company if we could give them an idol for their new game, you know, the one you were looking at earlier." (F.Scout)

"Is that so, I thought you-"

"Do you want to be the idol for their new game? The salary is one hundred fifty thousand yen a month. They'll even give you a console for free." (F.Scout)

"No way."

"Just so you know, the console costs five million yen." (F.Scout)

"F- f- five million yen!? Why is it so expensive!?"

"It's already quite cheap for a virtual reality game." (F.Scout)

"Huh? Virtual reality?"

"You don't know? A virtual reality game is a-" (F.Scout)

"You're saying a virtual reality game exists!?"

"Oh, so you do know what it is." (F.Scout)

"Tell me! Is it true that a virtual reality game exists!?"

"It doesn't exist yet, but it will in a few months. So, will you be the first virtual reality game's idol or not?" (F.Scout)

"..."

"If you don't then I'll look for another. I'm sure there are lots of idols who want the game." (F.Scout)

"..."

"Many have already ordered a copy of the console. It should be sold out in a few days." (F.Scout)

"..."

"It only costs FIVE MILLION." (F.Scout)

"I..."

"FIVE MILLION!!!" (F.Scout)

"I get it! I get it! I'll be an idol!"

"It seems like you don't really want to. I guess I'll just look for another-" (F.Scout)

"I want to! I want to be an idol!"

A smile appeared on his usually blank face. "Great, I'll tell them now."

He grabbed his phone and told Sonie Corporation that they'll send an idol a few days before the game's release.

"Why-"

"You may have the drive, but you're not an idol yet. That's why for the next three months, you'll undergo training that will turn you in to the best idol." (F.Scout)

"..." I have a bad feeling about this.

"Ok, let's not waste time and start your training. Follow me." (F.Scout)

"W- wait, we'll start now?"

"Yes, we have no time to waste. Let's go." (F.Scout)

And so, we went to Star Corporation's building. There I signed a three month contract and immediately started my training. I'll only be an idol ingame, no need to fear about losing my freedom in real life. Yes, my life shouldn't be affected that much - I hope.

--(Three Months Later)--

"You've finally completed your training, I'm so proud of you." Kira tearfully said.

I held his collar and glared at him like he was my mortal enemy. "Training my ass! You turned me into an idol!"

"Wasn't that the plan?" (Kira)

"And you made me reach the top!"

"Wasn't that also a part of the plan? You know, being the best?" (Kira)

"GRRRR!!!"

"Didn't you earn lots of money from it? You're a millionaire now, you should be happy." (Kira)

"That's not the point!"

I sent a punch to his face, but then the door opened. I immediately opened my hand and touched his chest instead.

I leaned towards my hand and wore a sad face. "I'll miss you producer."

"D- did I come at the wrong time?" (???)

I pushed myself away from him and looked at the man.

With flushed cheeks I said. "I- It's not what it looks like! I was just..." I then produced tears. "I just..."

"I- it's ok, I- I understand. Y- you'll be separating from your mentor so it's understandable." (Man)

I wiped my tears and gave him a bright smile. "Right? It's only natural right?"

"Y- yes" He said as his cheeks turned red.

Good, now he'll think I'm just sad that I'm going to leave Kira. Even if he doesn't, at most he'll believe that I have a one-sided crush on Kira. Phew, that was close-

"So? What brings you here?" Kira said in an angry tone.

Kira?

"I- I just came here to say that your resignation has been approved!" (Man)

"You interrupted us just for that? Tsk, you may leave."

You idiot! Don't act like we were interrupted from doing something!

"S- sorry!" The man ran away.

I turned to Kira and gave him a glare. "Are you trying to ruin my reputation?"

"Of course not, rumors of our love will surely gain you more attention. After getting the most out of it, you can just prove that we're not going out." He said with a grin hiding his evil intentions.

"You and your evil schemes."

"Evil schemes? That's rude. Don't you know I'm doing this all for you?" (Kira)

"Che, like I'll believe that."

"It's the truth. It's my final gift to you before I retire." (Kira)

"Now that you mention it, why didn't you tell me you were going to retire!?"

"I thought it'd affect you perfor-" (Kira)

"You're planning to go with me aren't you!?"

He made a mischievous grin. "Heh~ was it that obvious?"

"I knew it! FUCK!!!"

"An idol shouldn't use such a vulgar word. Please refrain from using it A~ R~ I~ S~ A~ chan." (Kira)

First my freedom is gone, and now I'm going to be with him for a much longer time? I hate life... everything should just burn...