Edited by: Kuro

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"Hm? A trans man? An idol trainee...?" The man didn't mind that at all. Regardless, Jaden was still the handsome and talented man he remembered from that night at the bar.

The man, Adriel, was sitting in his office looking over the data in front of him. Ever since he saw Jaden at the bar, his thoughts were all filled with Jaden. Some were cliché, but others were downright shameless, regardless, this man had to know everything about Jaden.

Seeing this almost stalker-like fanboy of a boss in front of him, his secretary wanted nothing more than to drown.

"Luis, when Jaden debuts, you must hand me his entire schedule. Every concert, every fan meet, every show. I want to attend all of it...." He talked about wanting to show up to everything, wanting to meet him backstage, wanting Jaden to make sure he noticed him! He wanted to be noticed! That was why he had to schedule everything around Jaden. Must. Be. Noticed. It was written all over Adriel's face.

Hearing how stalkerish and outrageous his boss was, he wanted to bash his head against Adriel's desk. His boss was a creep! Totally disgusting! This poor young man was going to be kidnapped by his weirdo boss and he couldn't do anything about it because... The pay was too good. He was also a bit immoral but he didn't want to be put next to his unprincipled boss! His boss was lucky that his newest obsession wasn't under the legal age. If he was, he wouldn't hesitate to call the police.

"Understood." Poor Luis had given up completely and accepted his fate. What could he do? He really wanted his paycheck, maybe even a raise. He also wanted that yearly bonus... Hm, money.

****

Jaden felt a chill go down his back as he made his way to the hotel he made reservations at. It was very last minute, but he was able to get a nice room for cheap at a hotel near JQ's building.

He paid for the night and proceeded to his room. On the way, he talked with System 225 to check up on Arisa and System 505. He could text her, but he wanted to give her some space for the time being.

[Arisa didn't quit dancing or the trainee offer, but she decided to continue as it was also her dream in her original life. Her heart isn't as heavy now so she has unlocked her full potential. She will probably debut soon from how things are.

[System 505 is still in recovery. She was one of the first to fall when System 001 (the creator of the Villain System) attacked. Hopefully, I will be able to heal her soul so that she will come back, but it will take years. She will probably be conscious by the time you naturally die in this world.]

Jaden couldn't help but wonder as to what could've caused System 001 to do all of this. But he knew that none of them would find out until they met with System 001 in the end. There was no point in trying to assume things.

When Jaden got to his room, he collapsed on the bed. He took a deep breath before finally sitting up again to wash off the long day's worth of sweat and tears.

If the original was here, he would feel that a huge weight was off his shoulders, but this was just the beginning.

****

Jaden met up with Charlotte at the company who then drove him to the dorms. The dorms were at a heavily guarded apartment complex that housed their employees who needed a home, or for their idol trainees.

The apartment was sectioned out by floors and was customized by the President of JQ, Larrisa Le, to fit how she envisioned it. She was just one of the many presidents under the founder and CEO, Luna. No one actually knew Luna's real name though. Most haven't even seen her picture as she stayed very lowkey.

Charlotte escorted Jaden through the apartment and up to the 6th floor. Along the way, she explained a bit about the place before finally arriving in front of a door.

"This apartment suite has 5 rooms. One of them is vacant, which will be yours. The other 4 are occupied by the members of JADED." There was a rapper (who was also the leader), the main vocalist, a visual, and the main dancer. Though the latter 2 could also sing, they weren't as good as the main. They were looking for a 5th member to complete their small group.

Charlotte unlocked the door with a master swipe key. It seemed she was very trusted in the company. "Let me wake those little rascals up and introduce them to you."

"Hey, you little rascals, wake up! Your new roommate is here." It was 6 A.M so it was not surprising that no one was awake.

The manager was sitting in the living room already and he ignored all the ruckus that was going on. He was playing on his phone and didn't even look up when Charlotte was yelling. He looked like he was mentally checked out and wasn't listening to anything.

Her voice echoed through the quiet suite. Seconds later, shuffling could be heard and the four members filed out one by one.

When all the members sat down at the couches, Charlotte finally introduced everyone to Jaden.

"Jaden, these are the members of JADED."

The first one to speak up was the leader of the group. "Hello Jaden, my stage name is Al, and my real name is Alexander. Nice to meet you." He was a handsome young man and the oldest of the group, as he was 23 years old. He was the tallest, 6'3, and was the father figure of the group. He had black hair with bangs all over the place as he had just woken up, and brown eyes that still had a bit of eye crust on the corners. He didn’t even have time to wash his face... His jawline was sharp and his nose was prominent. With how symmetrical his face was, he was definitely very handsome. He looked more like an elite businessman than a rapper. He had been an Idol Trainee for 4 years already. He couldn't wait to debut, but he knew it took time.

"Hello! My stage name is Danny and my real name is Daniel. Nice to meet you~!" Daniel was a very cutesy guy but when he sang, it was really soulful and kind of deep. He had fluffy brown hair, brown eyes, and plump lips. He was 5'5, making him the shortest member. He was the main vocalist. He was 18 years old, the youngest member of JADED. He had been waiting for his debut for about a year. He didn’t look like he just woke up at all! Even though it was early morning, he was still energetic, a rare breed...

"Hi... My stage name is Eli, real name is Elijah. Nice to meet you." Elijah was a tall man, standing at 6'1. His voice was very soft and deep. He was kind of shy, so he didn't maintain eye contact with Jaden. He was the visual of the group. His deep voice complimented Daniel's voice really well, but since he just woke up, his voice was a little hoarse. Being the visuals of the group, his face, even his body was loved by the camera. There wasn't a single angle that he couldn't rock. His black hair was soft and silky, very well maintained. The type that woke up with perfect hair. He had an undercut that he didn't style so it dangled freely above his eyebrows. He had sharp features and had a manliness that none of the other members could accomplish. But he was very sweet and kind. He was 21 years old and had been waiting for his debut for 2 years.

"I'm Dex or Dexter! It's nice to meet you, Jaden." His smile was very radiant. If Daniel was cutesy, Dexter was a ray of sunshine. He was always smiling and very happy. He was protective of his friends and wanted the best for them. He was the mother hen of the group. He was 5'10 and 19 years old, the second youngest. He had blonde hair and blue eyes, but his hair was sticking up weirdly like he had slept with his hair wet. He was the main dancer, but his singing voice was alright. They didn't have him sing a lot, but when he did, it was nice to hear. His dancing was what attracted people the most though. He liked hip hop, but he did ballet as a kid as well so his style was unique.

Then the manager who was almost ignored spoke up. "I'm the manager in charge of them. My name is Keith." The manager was very soft-spoken. He looked like a total airhead but when he needed to work, he put 120% into everything he did, making him a good manager. He was 5'6, on the slim side because of his diet and running around. His dark brown hair was always styled back so they had a full view of his brown eyes. All in all, he had nice and soft facial features.

For some odd reason, Dexter seemed really familiar to Jaden, but he couldn't put his finger on it. Even so, he introduced himself. His intro was a bit plain, but he didn't know how to make himself "exciting". Actually, it was very awkward but that was how Jaden was when meeting new people. "Hello, my name is Jaden. I was scouted at Kelly's studio. I dance, sing, play instruments, and make my own music. Hopefully, we all get along from here on out."

The members of JADED were shocked. They have found an all-rounder! He was even good-looking. People who were talented and good-looking should just go die! Jokes aside, if Jaden worked well with them, they would finally be able to find their missing 5th member and debut.

"Now that introductions are over, you rascals better show Jaden to his room, to the studios you all use and all that stuff. We will have teachers coming tomorrow so get ready for intense bonding and training. Have fun now kids."

Charlotte left as quickly as she came. They couldn't even protest as she went out the door.

Dexter grabbed onto Jaden's arm, his eyes sparkled as if he were looking at a beautiful gem. "From now on, let's be friends? Okay?" Dexter didn't know why, but he wanted to be very close to Jaden. There was something that attracted Dexter closer to Jaden.

The moment they touched, Jaden couldn't help but look at Dexter. It wasn't God System, but his touch was familiar.

'System... This... Is Dexter perhaps Kyle? Is this possible?'

[It shouldn't be possible for him to reincarnate like this since the reincarnation sea is closed... Let me check his soul... Ah, I see now... It seems his soul had yearned to be with you. When that yearning becomes strong enough, it is possible to defy everything just to be by your side and protect you. Kind of like... A Guardian Angel. There are Soul Mates and Guardian Angels. Most people think Guardian Angels are deities that you can't see and who protect you, which isn't wrong. But they are missing the fact that people, more specifically, souls, are capable of becoming Guardian Angels as well. He yearned to protect you so much and became your Guardian Angel. The relationship he wants from you is very platonic.]

Jaden's expressionless face softened thinking it was Kyle. "Hmm, let's be friends."

Kyle was the first one to show him what friendship was after he left the Villain System. It seemed even his personality was still the same no matter what world or body they were in.

Dexter's face lit up as he nodded. He truly felt happiness consume him. "Let's show you around!"

The rest of the members followed Dexter and Jaden. If Mama Hen Dexter had deemed Jaden alright, they knew that Jaden could be trusted.

Keith, the manager, let the boys run away as he sipped on his coffee. They were lucky his pay was good... He was always tired so he needed coffee all the time. Ah, he felt as though he was forgetting something... Oh, well.

Kuro_kama: The very last sentence made me have butterflies in my stomach. Is this Love again?

Grandpa Marky: Kuro is a little weird with their butterflies. They must really like the foreshadowing, plot twists, and things like that haha. Also, I have a kitten, and he's been really hyper lately. Whoever said that kittens, especially 10-week old kittens, sleep for like 16-20 hours of the day are liars. Don't believe them. My kitten was running around from 6 am to 2 pm where she finally decided to nap. He will be up in maybe an hour and then go back to running around all night. Being a cat dad is hard.