Chapter 2Comments That Changed My Life

Six months ago.

I met Lisa in a game.

That day, I had a seven-game losing streak and my lane was even stolen.

I was simultaneously crying hysterically and cursing up a storm.

I hadn't noticed, though, that my voice chat was open to the entire team.

Everyone listened to me rage for a whole game.

"Waaah, waaaah, can't you see I pre-picked? What are you stealing for, you jerk?"

"So eager to die, do you want me to help you?"

There were many more unpleasant things I said.

But when the mid-lane fell into danger, my hands moved faster than my brain.

Even as teammates spammed the 'retreat' signal,

I instinctively rushed to save him.

The mid-laner immediately got a penta-kill against the enemy.

I suddenly fell silent, no longer cursing.

But he opened his mic and chuckled softly,

"Support, your voice is quite nice."

"Can I add you as a friend?"

At that moment, all I wanted to do was post on Reddit asking,

"What do you do when you fall in love with your arch-nemesis?"

Lisa's voice was inexplicably captivating.

I, as if possessed, accepted his friend request and added him on Messenger.

From then on, he would flirt with me constantly.

"Can I invite you to a game?"

"I just sang a song, want to hear it?"

"Don't misunderstand, it's just a song exclusively for you."

"The weather's great today. I mean, how are you? Or rather, can I be your boyfriend?"

Later, I learned he was a faceless voice-over streamer on TikTok.

He had tens of thousands of followers.

Many people adored him.

I was practically invisible at school, with only Ashley as a close friend.

How could I resist such blatant pursuit?

I instantly fell in love.

I had thought about meeting him in person, but in Lisa's social media, his university was a top-tier institution.

He participated in academic competitions every month.

He was too exceptional.

It always made him feel unreal to me.

Until today, I finally understood everything.

This was a cheesy romance novel with a 'magnet for men' as the protagonist.

The female lead was my roommate, Ashley Hayes, who could captivate hearts with every move.

My existence was merely a bridge for her to meet Lisa.

Because of my insecurity and timidity,

Ashley would go meet him in my place this afternoon,

then fall in love at first sight with the pure-hearted male lead, Lisa, and use all her charm to win the handsome man over.

And I, out of jealousy, would cyberbully the female lead, demanding she give Lisa back to me.

Constantly making a fool of myself and digging my own grave.

Ultimately, I would meet a tragic end, despised by all.

"Why is this supporting character still pretending to be noble? Didn't the female lead say she'd go first to scout out the male lead for her?"

"Relax~ Our female lead is so beautiful, she's naturally afraid her boyfriend will be charmed away~"

"Serves her right, not going to the meetup herself and letting someone else snag a great catch."

"The moment the supporting character gave up on meeting, the male lead was already in our female lead's pocket~"

I lowered my gaze, staring at the text.

My hands clenched into tight fists.

The next second, I forced a smile, my voice natural,

"Okay, then you can go in my place!"

"Have fun~"