Top's System Welcome to Modern Chaos

A bustling metropolis at night. Neon lights flicker, car horns blare, and crowds swarm the sidewalks. Kei stumbles into an alleyway, looking utterly disoriented.

Kei

(groaning) What the hell? Where am I now?

System [Xue]

[In Kei’s head] (cheerfully) Welcome to City 47-B, a lovely urban jungle full of skyscrapers, luxury cars, and overpriced coffee.

Kei

(glaring) Overpriced what?

System [Xue]

Focus, darling. You’ve got a new mission! Meet Ian Crawford, the brooding CEO with a tragic past. Your job? Melt that icy heart.

Kei

(Rubbing his temples) A CEO? Great. Let me guess, he’s rich, rude, and ridiculously good-looking?

System [Xue]

(snickering) You catch on quick.

Kei steps out of the alley and looks around. Towering skyscrapers loom above him. A digital billboard flashes Ian Crawford's image, advertising his company.

Kei

(reading aloud) “Crawford Enterprises: Leading Innovation.” Yeah, this guy screams ‘cold and aloof.’

System [Xue]

(mockingly) Oh, he’s more than that. His tragic backstory could make anyone cry. But hey, that’s your problem now.

Kei

(sighing) Fantastic. So where do I even find him?

System [Xue]

Lucky for you, he’s hosting a gala tonight. Time to crash a fancy party!

Kei walks into a grand hotel lobby, crowded with guests in elegant evening wear. Kei glances down at his casual clothes.

Kei

(frowning) You sent me here without a suit? What am I supposed to do, blend in with the waiters?

System [Xue]

(chuckling) Actually, yes. Check the staff room to your left.

Kei sneaks into the staff room and grabs a waiter’s uniform. Moments later, he’s carrying a tray of champagne, blending in with the other servers.

Kei

(muttering) I can’t believe this is my life now.

System [Xue]

Oh, cheer up. You look great in a bowtie.

Kei enters the ballroom, where chandeliers sparkle above the crowd. At the center of the room, Ian stands, a tall, impeccably dressed man with sharp features and piercing eyes. He exudes an intimidating aura.

Kei

(spotting Ian) So that’s him, huh? Looks like he’s already made of stone.

System [Xue]

(snickering) Your favorite type. Now, go introduce yourself.

Kei

(sarcastically) Right. Because ‘Hi, I’m a random waiter’ will totally win him over.

Kei approaches Ian, but before he can speak, a clumsy guest bumps into Ian, spilling red wine on his suit. Ian’s icy glare could freeze fire.

Ian Crawford

(coldly) Watch where you’re going.

Guest

(stammering) I-I'm so sorry, Mr. Crawford!

Kei

(thinking quickly) Perfect timing.

Kei steps in, smoothly offering Ian a napkin.

Kei

(smiling) Accidents happen, sir. Let me help.

Ian Crawford

(glancing at Kei) …And who are you?

Kei

Just a waiter, Mr. Crawford. But one who knows a good dry cleaner if you need one.

System [Xue]

(laughing in Kei’s head) Bold move. Let’s see if it works.

Ian Crawford

(arching an eyebrow) Hm. Noted.

Ian walks away without another word. Kei watches him go, feeling both irritated and intrigued.

Kei

(to Xue) Wow, what a charmer.

System [Xue]

Oh, you’ve barely scratched the surface. The fun’s just beginning.

Kei

(sighing) Great. Let’s hope he’s not as impossible as he looks.

To be continued...