Chapter 1Comments That Changed My Life

I'm a voice-over enthusiast, and I recently started an online relationship.

The day we were finally supposed to meet in person was fast approaching when my roommate suddenly approached me.

With a serious expression, she tried to talk me out of it, saying men with good voices usually weren't much to look at. She even worried about me going alone and offered to go meet him in my place.

Just then, some strange text appeared before my eyes, like comments on a movie scene.

The text said things like, "The female lead is so smart, she just snatched the perfect male lead," and scoffed, "The supporting female character was too scared to go herself, so the female lead got her chance." It even mentioned later how "the clownish supporting character regretted it when she saw the handsome guy, but the male lead completely ignored her."

Seeing my roommate's determined look, an idea sparked in my mind.

I quietly messaged my online boyfriend: "Change of plans, could you come tomorrow instead?"

* * *

"Sweetheart, I've already booked my ticket."

My online boyfriend suddenly sent me a message,

along with a picture of his flight arriving near A University this afternoon.

"Sweetheart, remember to pick me up."

I tapped the voice message, and the man's deep, captivating voice instantly flowed into my left ear, a tingling sensation that shot straight to my brain.

So good to hear.

Lisa’s voice was just too perfect.

My face involuntarily flushed.

I hurried to the bathroom and splashed cold water on my face.

As I looked up, I saw my plain face in the mirror.

Not ugly, exactly.

Just not pretty, very ordinary-looking.

A knot of anxiety tightened in my chest.

Would Lisa… look down on me?

Find me unattractive?

My gut told me he wasn't that kind of person.

But thinking of his incredible voice, I felt a pang of inadequacy.

For a moment, I wavered.

I didn't reply to Lisa's message immediately.

Normally, we'd reply to each other in an instant.

Nothing was ever left for later.

So, Lisa quickly sensed something was off.

He tentatively asked,

"Sweetheart, are you not ready yet?"

"It's okay."

"Just being yourself is perfect, don't be scared."

Afraid I'd feel guilty, Lisa quickly added that last bit.

Just then, my roommate, Ashley Hayes, walked into the dorm, laden with gifts.

Our eyes met, and sparks flew.

I knew she'd heard.

"Summer Brooks, have I ever told you that online relationships are unreliable and you should break up with him already?"

Ashley frowned, her beautiful brows furrowed, staring at me with displeasure.

She really lived up to her reputation as the campus queen.

Even when she was angry, she looked stunning.

But I wasn't like her; I didn't have a string of admirers.

My social anxiety was severe, making me afraid to even step outside.

Remembering how good Lisa was, I instinctively tried to defend him, "Lisa, he…"

"Don't you know how many female students get kidnapped because of online dating? Besides, a guy with a nice voice doesn't necessarily mean he's handsome, why are you so obsessed?"

She impatiently cut me off, then, as if an idea struck her, she blinked her pretty eyes,

"How about this, I'll go meet him in your place today and see if he's a demon or an angel!"

In truth, no matter what Lisa looked like,

I wouldn't break up with him.

But I wasn't sure if he'd accept me.

After all, not everyone was a voice-over enthusiast.

As I was pondering the credibility of her words, text suddenly flashed before my eyes:

"Tsk, this supporting character is so dramatic, online dating but too scared to meet up, isn't she just messing with him?"

"Hehehe, no worries, no worries, our female lead is super smart, after she goes to meet him, she'll fall in love at first sight with the male lead and easily reel him in~"

"Well, our female lead is a magnet for men~ Even the school's top jock fell for her, let alone some small-time streamer."

"LOL, the supporting character will regret it once she knows how handsome the male lead is, she'll beg the female lead to give her boyfriend back, but the male lead won't even bat an eye at her, what a clown!"

Seeing those negative comments pop up,

I couldn't help but freeze.

My mind was a jumble.