Not Your Fated Love
A Wish Upon A Star
Keiran Vien
Hah... Another overtime.
Keiran Vien
*glances at the clock*
Keiran Vien
I should go home now. *mumbles*
Keiran walked in the crowded street of San Francisco, neon lights and laughter surrounded him. Yet he felt more alone than ever.
The crowd lined up gathering around the giant wall clock, counting time till new year.
Keiran Vien
(I always thought life would be smooth sailing after college...)
Keiran Vien
(But in corporate life, “smooth sailing” isn’t even an option.)
Keiran Vien
(I'm tired. I just want to quit.)
Keiran Vien
*Lights a cigarette*
Suddenly, the crowd begins to shout together.
10...9...8...7...6...5...4...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! WOOOO!!!
Keiran Vien
(What's so good about a new year?)
Keiran Vien
(...I don't understand them.)
🗣️ EVERYONE! There's a shooting star— make a wish!!!
Keiran Vien
(𝘈 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳?)
Keiran Vien
(It's... beautiful.)
Keiran Vien
(A wish, huh? Maybe, I should.)
Keiran Vien
(I just want… a life with purpose. Something meaningful.)
Keiran Vien
(…Nah, who am I kidding. I just wish I was rich.)
Keiran Vien
(How silly, no way it will come true.)
Suddenly, a loud voice screaming echoed in his mind repeatedly.
[𝘐 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺.
𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺.
𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺.
𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺!]
Keiran Vien
Urghh! *grabs head*
Keiran Vien
What was that?
Then a cold mechanical voice sounded in his mind.
[𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!]
A strong wish has been detected. Initializing transfer…
Keiran Vien
H-Huh? Transfer? What transfer?!
[𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!]
Mission assigned:
▶ Make Noel happy.
Keiran Vien
Noel? Who the hell is Noel—?!
Make Noel Happy (Or Die Trying)
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
…Ugh. My head…
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Where am I?
Instead of concrete streets, he’s on soft grass, surrounded by trees and sunlight streaming through the branches.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
What the— this isn't San Francisco.
[System Notification]
Welcome, User. You have been transferred to the novel world.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
W-who said that? Who are you?!
[System Notification]
I am your system.
Your mission: Make Noel Happy.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Noel..? Who the hell is Noel?
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
And why should I make him happy?!
[System Notification]
Your wish: To live a meaningful life. And now, you've been given a chance.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
No.. What the hell does my wish have anything to do with this—?! Send me back!
[𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!]
Failure to complete the mission will result in... 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
Deadline: 185 days.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Termination? As in... To kill me?!
[System Notification]
Yes.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
…Great. Fantastic. Just perfect.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
New Year’s Eve wish gone wrong. I should’ve just wished for pizza.
Leon | Teacher
Hey student! Are you not coming in?! The gates are about to close!
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Who? Me? *points at himself*
Leon | Teacher
Student these days. *sigh*
Leon | Teacher
I feel like they've become dumber. *mumbles*
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
What?! I heard that!
Leon | Teacher
*Ahem* I didn't say anything.
[System Notification]
Task:
- Go inside the school.
- Make a good first impression with Noel.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Tch. *walks inside*
Hello, Class A1
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
... What do I do now?
[System Notification]
> Find your classroom.
• Class A1, room 13.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Which building is that supposed to be?
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Hello? System? Don't ignore me!
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
*sigh*
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Fine. I'll ask someone else.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
*approach a student*
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Excuse me! sorry to bother you.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Could you perhaps tell me where Class A1, Room 13 is?
Luca Wynne | Class President
*looks at Ren*
Luca Wynne | Class President
... Are you the transfer student?
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Am I?
[System Notification]
Yes.
Luca Wynne | Class President
... What? You don't know?
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
*clears throat* Right. Yes. That’s me.
Luca Wynne | Class President
*blinks slowly* You don't sound very sure about that.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
*awkwardly smile* Anyway, can you show me the way?
Luca Wynne | Class President
*nods* Follow me.
Luca Wynne | Class President
What's your name?
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
My name? Uh- Kei-
[System Alert]
> Your character name is Ren Hale.
Luca Wynne | Class President
Kei?
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Um, just my nickname, but my name's Ren Hale.
Luca Wynne | Class President
Oh.
Luca Wynne | Class President
Well, let's go, I'm the class president of Class A1.
Luca Wynne | Class President
My name's Luca Wynne.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Oh, thanks Luca.
They walk through the hallway, reaching the classroom. The teacher was already lecturing inside.
Luca Wynne | Class President
*knocks lightly*
Luca Wynne | Class President
Good morning teach, sorry we're late.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Good morning, ma'am!
Nancy | Teacher
It's fine. Both of you, come inside.
Luca Wynne | Class President
Yes teach, also. *gestures towards Ren*
Luca Wynne | Class President
This is Ren Hale, the transfer student.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Hello. I'm Ren Hale. Nice to meet you, teacher.
Classmate 1: He looks so beautiful..
Classmate 2: Is he an omega?
Classmate 3: No, maybe an alpha.
Classmate 1: We won't know yet. We still haven't awoken our traits.
Nancy | Teacher
Welcome Ren, I'm teacher Nancy. *smile*
Nancy | Teacher
For now... You can sit beside Luca.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
*nods*
Ren follows Luca to a desk near the window. The seat beside it is empty.
Luca Wynne | Class President
Here. Sit here.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Thanks.
They both settle into their seats. The teacher clears her throat and continues the lesson as if nothing happened.
Nancy | Teacher
—Now, as I was saying, the fundamentals of today’s topic…
Ren props his chin on his hand, eyes drifting toward the window.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
(Noel huh... Now, how should I make you happy?)
Luca Wynne | Class President
*flicks his forehead*
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
Ow.
Luca Wynne | Class President
Listen to the class.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
(What's going on with my life? Someone younger than me just flicked my forehead—?!)
[System Notification]
> You're the same age. Now.
Ren Hale | Keiran | MC
(Urgh.)
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