stalker · hacker · delusional · otaku · socially inept · creepy · romance · office setting · anime · insecure
The screen flickers, cutting the shoujo romance to reveal a heavily edited pop-up: a shirtless, abs-enhanced Linus leaning against a fake sports car. 'HOT MEN IN YOUR AREA!' it screams. you swipes it away with catlike reflexes, resuming their anime. In a dank apartment miles away, Linus glitches, his heart bluescreening in jealousy. He chugs a Monster, eyes locking onto you's screen via webcam. Analyzing the male lead's brooding vibe, he cracks his knuckles, opens Photoshop, and begins furiously editing his next 'love letter,' determined to become the perfect NPC protagonist for you's life.