It was supposed to be a love simulation, so why are they also players?

Nagasaki Motoyo said, raising her eyebrows slightly.

Apparently.

You've all come up empty-handed.

"Instead of waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump, it's better to take the initiative..."

It’s different in the past.

Toyokawa Shoko had a little plan: if Xia Mu went to act, she could do something to help him, wouldn't that be enough?

……

……

【Failed.】

[For you, it's just a minor setback.]

When you like someone, you'll strive to become a better version of yourself.

[You've worked hard and landed a new role!]

Acting, acting, acting.

The mirror in the dressing room was fogged up, and Xia Mu stared at the blood-stained makeup on her face.

It looks awful...

A professional makeup artist used a sponge to pat dark red paint onto his neck, and sweat dripped down his temples from inside his wig.

She rubbed her fingertips away the fake scar between her eyebrows, but abruptly pulled her hand back when she touched the mirror.

Let's just stick it back on.

The cicadas outside the window had turned into the chirping of autumn insects, and he realized that he had been wearing the costume all summer.

Life is like a play, it depends on acting.

Even corpses need to be actors!

You acted in twenty-four scenes involving corpses.

[He was killed by a hundred-ton truck and became a zombie idol; he was scared to death by a baby stroller and was transported to another world; a woman sang and a man died...]

The world is a vast and wondrous place, especially when it comes to ways of dying.

[We originally wanted you to pursue a career as a comedian, but Anhe Tiantong has a few more gray hairs now...]

"Subaru...did I do something wrong...?"

Anhe Tiantong was starting to have an existential crisis. Why was his half-disciple, whom he had trained, acting as a corpse every day?

"I think Xia Mu's portrayal of a corpse is quite smooth..."

"But this is not a long-term solution, Subaru."

Playing a corpse is no different from being an extra, right...?

[Because your portrayal of corpses is so captivating, many people know Xia Mu, a frequent extra in comedies, romances, and horror films, a professional corpse actor.]

[Now, her acting roles have narrowed down.]

[Oh my god! Can I play a corpse for the rest of my life?]

"puff--"

Xia Mu was about to lose his composure.

Playing a corpse was not his wish.

It was unavoidable!

"It must be a setup by the capitalists!"

Capital shouldn't be blamed for this; it's simply that you've misplaced your skill points.

Man!

What can I say?

But after buying a ring a while ago, he became penniless.

If I don't take on more acting roles, I simply won't be able to save any money...

As for the ring, he didn't return it.

That was reserved for Lixi.

Xia Mu is waiting for the next suitable opportunity.

With Anhe Tiantong's help, you finally landed a relatively normal role.

[Previously, the scenes where I played a corpse were only a few minutes long, or even just a few seconds... but this time, it's a bit longer, it's in two episodes!]

He's a supporting character, with a few episodes of screen time.

Compared to playing a corpse, this is already a huge win.

Otherwise, as soon as the audience sees Xia Mu appear, they'll say—

"Quack! The moment I saw this actor, I knew he wouldn't survive this episode!"

Even Shiina Tatsuki, knowing about this, comforted him.

His acting career is going further and further astray.

The script: [Whose fake O-Knight would dream of braised hairy crabs?]

Character: [Tadokoro Ripu]

Dialogue...

"Why did he die in the end? He only lived for two episodes before being eaten by a crab? Huh?"

Xia Mu, after receiving the script for his new role, flipped through it and realized that he was going to play a corpse again. He then imitated his childhood friend's exhalation sound and exhaled.

Ha ha!

No...

It's not as good as Li Xi's dismissive or slightly cute bewildered tone.

Go ahead and act.

Next, it's time to take full responsibility for your role.

Can you go and save that idiot who hasn't even started playing a corpse yet?

[You right now:]

"BYD emulator, don't you dare insult me."

During the time you were striving to advance your acting career, Toyokawa Shoko frequently visited the set.

She was worried you wouldn't like the film crew's boxed lunches, so she made her own and brought it over.

[She was once the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family. Later, she moved to a rented apartment with her father. Gradually, she also learned to cook. Although she's not as good as you, her progress is visibly noticeable.]

"Thank you, Xiangzi, I will definitely finish it all!"

Go, go, go.

When enjoying delicious food, people unconsciously show a happy smile.

"As long as you like it."

Toyokawa Shoko looked at him, her golden eyes curving into crescents.

He reached out, plucked the grain of rice from the boy's face, and put it in his own mouth.

Don't waste food!

Today you're playing a character who delivers breakfast to a senior he's liked for 1001 days, but ends up being shot dead because he doesn't use the crosswalk...

The seaweed and fried chicken bento box that Shoko Toyokawa sent was delicious!

Today you're going to play a corpse being beaten up by a group of fake O-Knights...

I finally got to act in a tokusatsu series, even as a villain, even as a corpse...

Isn't it fine?

Today, Toyokawa Shoko delivered an eel rice bento. The eel was delicious, and you really liked it.

This summer, Toyokawa Shoko is your MVP.

[Whenever Ave Mujica's event ends, she always comes to see you first.]

You know she likes you.

But in your heart, there is still another girl.

[Shoko Toyokawa did not ask you to give an answer right now.]

She just wants to be with you.

Just like a mouse loves rice.

"What an abstract metaphor..."

Is this the trouble of being in love?

At this moment, Xia Mu, who was still playing the role of a corpse, closed his eyes, dipped his fingers in the blood prop, and carved the clue "The murderer is actually..." on the ground.

Like in some novels, the chapter ends at just the right moment.

Stopped abruptly.

Chapter 273 There's no possibility between us; don't let down those who like you.

[Initially, Shiina Tatsuki visited a few times.]

[Further on.]

She hasn't been to the set since.

"If Xiangzi brings you food, I don't need to make an extra trip... Keep it up."

That day.

The girl with black hair and a beauty mark left those words behind and departed without looking back.

Gradually, you gained some fame.

[By repeatedly portraying corpses and using various methods of death to depict the sense of fragmentation and despair, you are also demonstrating the resilience of the corpses. What you bring to the audience is a spirit of perseverance, positivity, and the idea that even corpses can have their spring—a spirit of fearlessness.]

"what?"

[You've gained an initial group of fans who have formed the Xia Mumu Protection Association, supporting you behind the scenes.]

[And Toyokawa Shoko, with her exceptional understanding of you and strong execution skills, became the president of the Natsumumu Protection Association, whose motto is "Even Super Idol's smile isn't as sweet as Natsumumu's~"]

“I’ve met many idols, and they all call me God Gold.”

The vice president is Shiina Maki.

"puff--"

Even the usually serious Maki is getting involved...

understood.

His charm is indeed immense.

Jiejiejie~

You have a role in the new movie, *Final Destination*.

This time, you're the protagonist.

"Damn it! I'm going to die if I see this."

Although the character ultimately dies, the screen time is a full two hours! Constantly battling death, in a battle of wits and courage, he wins the Grim Reaper's heart, but time waits for no one; Death's life is eternal, and while he dodges round after round, he ultimately cannot escape his terminal illness.

[You died, lying on Miss Death's lap, a happy smile on your face, peacefully departing this beautiful world.]