01x02 - Moon

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Since the True Love Recipe attack on livestream,

Nice has stepped out from the haze

surrounding the Hero Smile incident.

His popularity and Trust Value

have continued to increase.

The perfect couple image of him and

Moon has captured people's hearts.

Nice's popularity skyrockets after live event incident, next relationship step with Moon highly anticipated

Their every interaction turns

into a trending topic everywhere.

As such, fans are also taking interest in

when their three-year relationship

will bloom into marriage!

If I can't have something,

neither can anyone else!

Moon was once a life-enjoying,

freedom-loving travel blogger.

As her number of fans increased,

so too did the number of people

Travel to every corner of the world

who hoped that she could show everyone

all kinds of places around the world.

Thanks to this,

Moon gained the power of teleportation

and became a little-known hero.

Stop right there!

Oh, no!

After a chance encounter,

Nice and Moon became the ideal

couple in the hearts of many people.

They also began dating,

with the blessing of their fans.

Moon

Can I really be with you?

Moon!

Moon?

Was that all a dream?

Thank goodness. Everything's okay.

Either way, I should still say hello first.

Moon—

Go away.

Why is she behaving like a totally different

person from the day of the livestream?

We can both stop acting. You aren't Nice.

So you knew.

Where is he, then?

He leapt to his death.

Miss J! Isn't it a good thing that he died?

Why did you have to find some

replacement to t*rture me with?

I can't keep up the act!

I don't want to do this anymore!

No negotiations.

Nice isn't just a person. He's the

company's most valuable brand!

So we have to make sure Nice

exists forever, no matter what.

Then what about me? It's been three years!

I don't want to play his girlfriend anymore!

You're right.

That's exactly what the fans want.

They want to see you two become

husband and wife.

What? Why is this getting worse?

It's all fake anyway.

What's the difference between playing

lovers and playing married spouses?

Oh, and I should emphasize this:

you both signed contracts.

Okay. I will fulfill

the spirit of my contract.

I don't want to be this kind of hero!

I want to terminate our contract!

Um, then

If she gets exposed, then would I also be

How about this? I'll give you guys

some time to think this over.

Hold up!

I've already requested lockdown for this

floor until you two agree to marriage.

Wait! What right do you have—

Oh yeah, can't you teleport?

Quit prying!

I don't want to talk about it!

You mentioning that makes me even angrier!

Fine, you want it this way?

Screw the "goddess" image.

I'm not acting anymore!

So this is the real Moon?

S-She's t-t-too cute!

Screw your perfect couple!

I don't want marriage, I want freedom!

You want perfection?

I'll destroy every bit of it!

She even locked us out of Wi-Fi

and food delivery Shameless!

So, when did you sign your

hero contract with Treeman?

Eh?

Why should I tell you?

What, too dirty for you?

Uh, no.

Then What about this?

Whew. I've always hated this stupid statue.

It is indeed gaudy.

Good. You throw one, too.

Me? I, uh—

So you are different from him.

That guy has a side-effect

from his power of perfection.

He can't stand any imperfections

or uncleanliness.

Leave work on time

Now that you mention it, I do find that

my OCD is becoming more severe as of late.

Moon, what are you doing?

You're you. Why must you become him?

In that case, don't blame me

for playing rough!

Watch this! Perfect Throw!

Still pretending to be him? Eat this tomato!

Behold my Perfect Evasion!

Don't run away!

I think I forgot to ask you

what your real name was.

Then, in exchange, will you tell me why

you can't teleport away from here?

This is the reason.

Because our believers want Nice

and me to stay together forever,

my teleportation powers became

a direct portal to Nice's side.

I'm tired of being forced

to do this by our believers.

I'm tired of being some accessory to Nice.

Then did you ever truly like Nice?

I've had a contract with Treeman from

the day I started travel-blogging.

To me, this is just work.

I see.

Okay.

Isn't it your turn to answer my question?

Oh. My name is Lin Ling.

That's a much better name than Nice.

Good night.

Good night, Moon.

No TV, no cell phone, no video games

I'm going to die from boredom.

You've done it this time.

If that's the case, I'm going all-out!

Terminate my contract, or I'm

going to hang myself right here!

Wait, Moon, calm down!

Miss J, is your plan going to work?

You've already threatened

death a dozen times.

She isn't going to respond to this.

This sucks!

Just the two of them locked up together.

I don't believe for a second that those two

won't end up with some feelings for each other.

Well? Are you feeling better?

I didn't expect you to

have so many good ideas.

When I used to work in advertising,

it was my job to paint black into white,

to make the impossible possible.

Here. It'll be more

comfortable with a cushion.

What kind of client has

such ridiculous requests?

Miss J, of course.

I did all of your promotional videos.

No wonder you were able to answer those

questions during the livestream.

Thank you.

I should be the one thanking you.

You were the one who gave me

encouragement when I was at my lowest.

So I will trade my life for yours.

Please marry me, Moon.

Yes.

Everyone here in person and

online, you heard that, right?

Moon has said

yes to Nice's proposal,

This is amazing! They're getting married!

and the two will end their

three-year love journey

The day is finally here!

by stepping into their wedding ceremony!

A match made in heaven!

I object!

Uh, you are

It's Nice's nemesis, Wreck!

If I can't have something,

neither can anyone else!

I haven't taken anything from you.

Why say that?

It's you that I want, Nice!

Why don't you reply to my messages?

My emails, phone calls

What's your deal?

What's my deal? What's your deal?

I know you're envious of Nice's perfection

and want to leave him with lifelong regret.

So your target is actually me!

This woman's too loud.

Let's talk somewhere else.

Where have you been all this time?

Come at me!

You don't need me anymore?

Didn't Miss J tell you?

I don't want to hear it from her.

I want to hear it from you!

Are you done?

There's a misunderstanding!

Then I'll hear your explanation!

Your target is me, me, me!

The villain chases Moon

and Nice chases the villains, no?

What's up with the role reversal?

What is he doing?!

Why isn't he following the script?

I never would've thought that one day I'd be

able to spend so much time alone with her.

It is a bit selfish of me,

but I can't help but hope

Moon.

Hm?

If I'm saying if.

If it's possible, do you want

to try to keep this act up?

Uegh!

I'll fix it right away!

Forget it.

You mean

Wait, I have an idea.

Let's see your idea.

Nice is the embodiment

of perfection in life,

so it's hard to find excuses

for not getting married.

But what if it were

sabotaged by someone else?

This could turn an unstoppable love

into a moving tragedy!

Hmm It does sound more appealing

than a regular marriage.

Does that mean I'll be free to go?

I've only thought of a better

story to replace the marriage

I haven't figured out how

to get you out of this.

She can get out of this if she dies.

Lin Ling, you're right.

Imperfection can be more

perfect than perfection.

The wedding ceremony gets ruined,

and Moon dies on the spot.

Me?

This will become an unforgettable painful

experience for Nice and his fans.

This is a great idea,

and it's all thanks to you.

Moon can finally leave you.

That wasn't my intention!

And this isn't following

the storyline, either!

Idiot! Follow the script!

The company's pumped so much money

into making you Nice's nemesis,

all for the sake of propping up Nice!

If you mess this up, you'll never work again!

Go away! I have something to ask him!

Finish your work first!

We can talk after work!

Looks like I'll have to

take this elsewhere!

No one will disturb us here.

Speak. Where is Nice?

I'm right here, aren't I?

No! I could tell from our exchange earlier.

You're not the Nice that I know!

You can't escape from me!

Good. He's finally getting into it.

Wait!

What are you waiting for? Do it!

Tell me, or I'll k*ll her!

Do it, do it, do it, do it!

Wait, no! Moon, he's serious!

Tell me! Where's the real Nice?!

Nice

took his own life.

What is going on with him?

Is he crazy? Nice, take Moon and go!

Other heroes will take care of this!

He's my nemesis.

I have to be the one to end this.

Idiot! You can't handle a hero

of his caliber right now!

To make the impossible possible.

Isn't that what you've always demanded of me?

When have I ever said that to you?

Hey, come back!

Don't forget, you still have me!

As I thought

You aren't Nice.

Only I know his punch

better than anyone else.

We used to be best friends.

We shared a desire to become heroes.

And yet, the scripts we received

were total opposites of each other.

At the time, I played the

role of your nemesis,

helping you gain more Trust Value.

Something that I thought was a

form of sustenance in disguise.

Until

Miss J, I haven't been

on screen for a while.

When do you think you'll need—

Wait.

Miss J, do you think I could have a

chance to fight Nice next week?

He has to go to the True Love Recipe

livestream next week.

I don't know when it started, but you

stopped responding to my messages.

How've you been?

Respond when you see this.

It wasn't until today that I understood.

Turns out, my dream of being

a hero was shattered long ago.

Nice.

I was so focused on you

that I forgot to dodge.

Moon!

Hang in there! I'm going

to get you some help!

You're going to be okay!

Oh, please. Of course I'm okay.

This is a fake blood pack

that Miss J prepared.

I really want to thank you this time.

Thank you for putting up

with my terrible attitude.

Thank you for listening

patiently to my complaints.

Thank you for coming up with

so many ideas to cheer me up.

These past few days with you

I was happier than in all

of the last several years.

I'm not sure why, but

I feel sad parting with you.

Nevertheless, I must bid you farewell.

Don't just sit there!

I want everyone to see the news

of Moon's death tonight!

This kid has some skill.

I didn't think he'd be such an actor.

Despite knowing her all these years,

I regret to say that I only truly

understood her at her last moment.

If you could say one last thing

to her, what would it be?

I hope that everyone will join

me in wishing her freedom,

so that she can go anywhere she wants.

Good night, Moon.

Go anywhere you wish.

Rest in peace.

I can finally leave work!

Come help me pick! Which ones look better?

I have a surprise for you.

Really?

This is

At the interview, I asked everyone

to wish for something new for you

the freedom to go anywhere you wish.

Yes! I'm finally free from the

curse of being Nice's girlfriend!

It looks like you already

have a new goal in mind.

I actually don't really know what I want yet.

But I do know very well what I don't want.

What about you?

Have you found the direction

your heart desires?

I

Breaking news!

Just now, the hero Nice, who has been gaining

rapidly in popularity, has announced that

he will officially aim for

top 10 in the hero rankings!

All right! I wish for your success

on reaching the top. Bye-bye!

Wait!

Hm? What's this?

Nice's heart rate changed drastically

when the advertisement company CEO showed up.

Is it because he knew him from before?

Hold on.

It's you?

sh*t!

My Trust Value hit rock bottom

because of that.

I've got nothing to fight Nice with

People's trust really is cheap.

Who's there?

People will only believe the things

that they want to believe

Even if it's a lie.

You're the one talking to me?

But there is one thing people

cannot lie to themselves about.

And that is

fear!

Spotlight Organization?

How about it?

Want to try the power that fear brings?

You won't ever

have to fear betrayal,

and you won't have to beg

for anything from anyone.

The liars will view you with fear and awe,

and that will be your power.

From now on, there will

be no more Enlighter.

There will only be

God Eye!