Male lead Protection system!

"How foolish!"

Yana screamed. She punched her body pillow twice and banged her head against it. She bit her lower lip in displeasure and let out a deep sigh. Yet again she was disappointed.

Every time she sees a new work with the 'romance' tag in her light novel reading app, she gets excited. She starts expecting something 'new', something different than the trend, but ends up with the usual.

Either the female lead is an immature bird-brain for whom author generally uses the words 'innocent and pure' to actually conceal her 'naivety and witlessness' or a so called strong girl whose ruthless schemes against other people just to take some sort of revenge is excused only because she is the main female lead.

"Can there ever be a normal girl who will be loved by the male lead just because she is good and 'normal'?"

'Host found!'

"What? Who spoke?"

Yana looked around her frantically. She was the only one in her dorm room. It was vacation time so her roommate left to spend the holiday with her family.

The child-like voice spoke again.

'Host registered! Entering the Male lead protection system!'

As soon as the mysterious voice spoke the last word, Yana's vision started to get blurry.

"What the heck? Male lead protection?"

She held her body pillow tightly as her head started to hurt.

She breathed heavily for a few seconds before finally losing consciousness.

'Yana Lan, age 19. Probational phase.'

"Yeah, I know my name and age but I certainly don't remember applying for a job. So what's with the probation?" Yana snorted.

When she opened her eyes, Yana was sitting on a chair in a dark atmosphere with a single illuminating screen in front of her. Her favorite body pillow that soothes both her frustration and insomnia was beside her. The first thought she had was whether she was kidnapped by some shady organization or it was just one well-organized prank but from the way her situation has unfolded till now, she could already relate to the numerous transmigration novels that she read relating to some kind of 'system'.

Whatever it was she decided to deal with it nonchalantly as causing a ruckus even in the most severe situation was not her habit. The most she did was shout and scream dramatically in her head with a serene smile on her face.

'This is Male lead Protection system and you have been chosen suitable as an agent. This is a probation period for the same where you will be given a mission and your success will determine your acceptance. I am your guide system who will be aiding you in the process.'

"So I am supposed to protect male leads by going in their world and winning their love or something?"

'No! But something similar.'

"What do you mean?"

'Your task is to save the male lead from the female lead of that world and find another suitable love for him who will meet certain requirements."

"So can I be possibly be the……the candidate for that 'another love'?"

'No, you cannot."

"What a letdown!" She snickered but her eyes drooped feeling mixed emotions.

Yana loved romance novels since she was young. Even though she cherished the concept of finding true love in those stories, she was well aware that the reality is quite different. It didn't take her much experience or time to understand that but her own parents did a good job to make her into the cynical being she is today. Her parents, like two destined people met and fell in love with each other but time weakened their bond gradually. The end result was an unhealthy divorce due to her father's infidelity and her mother's indifference. She was still loved and tend to but her ideals were shattered. That's why the concept of love became even more precious to her just like how immortality is to a person who fears death, an unachievable lie.

"So what's in it for me?"

'A chance…to create a new world and design your own character and fate.'

'My own fate?' Yana was astonished. Living her fantasy and achieving the impossible, the mere idea thrilled her. Maybe she will be able to create a world not so cruel as her reality, where feelings will be real and everlasting.

"How many missions should I complete…to achieve that reward?"

Yana asked as her eyes became wide with hope but hesitance. It was too good to be real.

'Details about that will be given after you successfully complete your probational mission.'

"What if I fail?"

'You will be returned back to your world with your current memories wiped clean. So do you want to continue?'

It seemed more amusing and easy when protagonists made such a deal with systems in those novels. But real life really do bring variations. It appeared to be an easy decision for an onlooker but whereas question and doubts were going through Yana's mind. She could be putting her life in peril. What if it's just some sort of government funded research and she is their new lab rat? Everything was dubious but something was pushing out the 'ok' from inside her. Was it her reckless hormones due to puberty or just the amusement of enjoying a novel-like trope? They did contribute their parts but the major portion consisted of her new found hope. It scared her. Is it worth the risk?

"Yes…. continue." Yana smiled slightly releasing her face from the tensed expression she carried before. She held the pillow beside her tightly with her right arm and rested her face on it. She might end up regretting if she thought hard again but for now she was satisfied and ready.

"So what should I call you?"

'Anything you like, host.'

"Alright… let's see….your voice is like a child's…so Chibi!"

'As you like.'

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