BOUND BY THE MOON
EPISODE 1
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You have been transmigrated into the World of Dynamics.
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Roles: Alpha, Beta, Omega… and something beyond.
Nicholas
Wait—WHAT?! No, no, no. This isn’t funny. Did I die? Did my phone explode or something?!
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Your soul has been bound to a new body.
Nicholas
Excuse me?! O-Omega??
Nicholas
As in… that Omega?
Nicholas
The ones in those cliché romance novels my friend forced me to read?
Nicholas
W-wait get back here you fuc-
Nicholas
Return me immediately!
Nicholas
I ordered Main Character Energy, not Side Character Fodder!!!💢
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Error. Return not possible. Please enjoy your new identity.
Nicholas
ENJOY?! Do you think I signed up for the “buy one transmigration, get a free husband” package?!
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…Mmh. Sweet scent. Who’s here?
Nicholas
WAIT. Is that ME?!
Nicholas
Do I smell like a bakery right now???
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(steps closer) Definitely an Omega. Unclaimed.
Nicholas
(screaming internally) WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP SAYING “UNCLAIMED” LIKE I’M A FREE PIZZA?!
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(sniffs the air) Damn… he smells like vanilla and danger.
Nicholas
Don’t narrate my scent like I’m a Yankee Candle!!
Nicholas
SECOND—where is HR?? I want to file a complaint!!
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He won’t survive long. Someone will snatch him up in hours
Nicholas
…Excuse me?? Snatch me up?? Do I look like a limited-edition Pokémon card to you?!
Nicholas
WHY is the final boss of a K-drama standing in front of me?! With cheekbones sharp enough to cut taxes??
Nicholas
No thanks, I just escaped paying rent in my old world, I am NOT about to pay with my body in this one!!
EPISODE 2
Nicholas
Okay, okay. Calm down.
Nicholas
You’re just… in another world. A world with scary hot people who keep sniffing you like you’re fresh laundry.
Nicholas
…Totally fine. I’ll just keep a low profile. No one will notice me.
Xander
(steps closer, shadow looming) I noticed you.
Nicholas
…Sir, with all due respect, WHY do you sound like a villain about to deliver a monologue??
Xander
(smirks) You’re trembling. Don’t be afraid. Omegas are meant to be protected.
Nicholas
Protected??! From WHAT?? Your jawline?? Your cologne budget??
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(snickers) He’s feisty. That’ll be fun.
Nicholas
(points dramatically) Fun?? FUN?? Do I look like a theme park to you?!
Nicholas
(💭)Okay, new plan. If they want an Omega, I’ll just… pretend I’m not one. Easy.
Nicholas
(clears throat, lowering voice awkwardly)
Nicholas
Uh, actually… I’m an Alpha. The Alpha-est Alpha that ever Alpha’d. Yep. Grr. Bow before my dominance.
Xander
(raises eyebrow) …You?
Nicholas
Yes, me. Totally Alpha. Can fight. Can growl. Can… open pickle jars without crying.
Xander
(leans down, whispering)
Xander
Then why are you flushing and giving off Omega pheromones strong enough to drown this entire hall?😏
Nicholas
THAT’S NOT ME, IT’S THE AIR CONDITIONING!!
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(sniffs) Vanilla… and cinnamon now.
Nicholas
STOP narrating my scent like I’m on a bakery menu!!
Xander
(chuckles) You amuse me. I’ll take you.
Nicholas
Wait—no. Don’t answer that. I don’t want to know
Nicholas
(💭)Okay. Think. How do characters survive in these novels?
Step 1: Don’t get eaten. Step 2: Find plot armor. Step 3: …Profit?
Nicholas
(pointing at Stranger A) Yes! This guy! He’s my mate! Surprise! Plot twist! Bye!
Xander
…What did you just say?
Nicholas
Uhm. Just kidding? Heh… team bonding exercise??
Xander
You’re bold. I like that.
Nicholas
(screams inside) Nooo!! I don’t want to be “bold,” I want to be alive!
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Survival Route progress: 2%. Mission: Evade the Alpha Lord
Nicholas
EVADING IS IMPOSSIBLE, HE’S BUILT LIKE A DOORFRAME!!
Xander
(tilts head) What’s your name?
Nicholas
…(internally screaming) Do I lie?? Do I use a fake name?? If I say “John Cena” will he buy it??
Xander
(softly, almost dangerous) If you don’t tell me… I’ll just call you mine.
Nicholas
(dies a little inside) …HELP
EPISODE 3
Xander
(calmly) Well? Your name?
Nicholas
(hesitates) …Do I have to?
Xander
(smirks faintly) Unless you prefer me calling you “mine.”
Nicholas
(muttering) Bold of you to assume I respond to pet names from strangers.
Nicholas
(💭)Okay. Think. He’s watching me like a hawk. If I lie, I’ll probably end up roasted alive. If I tell the truth… I’ll probably also end up roasted alive.
Nicholas
(clears throat) My name is…Nicholas
Xander
(says it slowly, as if tasting the syllables)
Nicholas
(awkward pause) …Thanks? Are we… are we done now? Can I go back to, I don’t know, not being in mortal danger?
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(grins) He’s funny. Can we keep him?
Nicholas
Excuse me. I’m not a stray cat.
Xander
(ignores the others, still focused) You smell unsettled.
Nicholas
I’m in a brand-new world where people rank each other like chess pieces. Of course I smell unsettled!
Xander
(chuckles softly) You’ll adjust.
Nicholas
(Under breath) Easy for you to say, Mr. Top of the Food Chain.
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Survival Route progress: 7%. Hint: Subtle resistance may confuse predators.
Nicholas
(quietly) Subtle resistance, huh? Okay. Fine.
Nicholas
(puts on polite smile) You know, you’re very intense.
Nicholas
Maybe… tone it down? Just a little?
Xander
(raises brow) Tone it… down?
Nicholas
Yeah. You’re giving off “mysterious billionaire who kidnaps his assistant” energy, and it’s—how do I put this—terrifying.
Xander
(silent for a moment… then actually laughs, low and rich) No one has ever spoken to me like that.
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(murmurs) Lord Xander doesn’t laugh. Not like that.
Nicholas
(quietly) …Xander. Great. Now the villain has a name. Just my luck.
Xander
(still watching MC with a strange look)
Xander
You’re not like other Omegas.
Nicholas
(flat) Yeah, I get that a lot. Usually right before someone tries to kill me or date me. Sometimes both.
Xander
(smirks) I think I’ll enjoy figuring out which it will be.
Nicholas
…This is fine. Totally fine. Not terrifying at all.
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