Chapter 2System Glitch: The Romance Protocol

The System's name is Cypher.

He taught me how to romance the Male Lead step-by-step for years.

Because of a "slip of the hand," he took over the Male Lead's position, playing the role of Julian.

His explanation: The Male Lead is gone, someone has to fill in.

So, he filled in.

Now, I have to romance him.

I sat in the corner of the CEO's office, nervously clutching my dress, afraid to speak.

Reason being: I was terrified.

Yesterday, with a wave of his hand, Julian's body turned into pixels and vanished into thin air.

If I make him angry, will he delete me too?

...

Soon, Cypher finished his work.

He tossed the file onto the desk.

He looked up lazily, seemingly bored.

"Start."

Start what? It was obvious.

There are many ways to increase affection points, and physical intimacy is the most effective.

I hesitated for two seconds, looking at his perfect lips, and made up my mind.

I put my hands on his shoulders, closed my eyes, and kissed him.

He didn't refuse, but he didn't cooperate either.

His lips were cold.

I kissed him clumsily, struggling.

After kissing for what felt like half an hour, there was still no notification of increased affection.

Confused, I opened my eyes and crashed into Cypher's gaze.

Wicked, mocking, smiling.

Like a hunter, watching my antics quietly.

He hadn't closed his eyes the whole time.

Realizing this, my blood ran cold. We stared at each other, and I didn't know if I should continue.

He pushed me away, wiping the blood from his lip where I'd bitten him.

His tone was lazy:

"Aria, I'm not Julian.

"What worked on him won't work on me.

"Go back and think it over before trying again."