Felix stared blankly at the prices of the games he couldn't afford.
"..System?"
[ Yes, host? o(^▽^)o ]
The cheerful tone of the system's reply didn't help. Felix stared at the glowing blue screen hovering in front of him, its digital frame pulsing faintly with light.
Out of all the questions swirling in his mind, about this new world, the technology, the game's one stubborn thought refused to leave him alone.
His brows furrowed. Voice low, almost hesitant, he asked,
"Why did I turn into a man?"
His reflection flickered on the screen's surface: short brown hair, broad shoulders, a face that was undeniably no longer hers.
[ (^^)?What are you talking about, host? ]
His palm tightened into a fist, knuckles paling from the pressure.
He really wanted to punch this annoying, overly cheerful system. In the system's coin shop he couldn't afford anything.
On top of that he became a man…
Was this why so many hosts ended up treating their systems like garbage?
He exhaled sharply, trying to keep his voice steady. "System… you didn't know I was a woman before coming here?"
The screen went quiet.
No blinking emoji.
No chirpy voice.
Just silence.
It was probably scanning his data, double checking what should've been obvious from the start.
Felix: "…"
[ That's okay, host! d(^_^o) ]
[ At first, we were actually trying to recruit a man — statistically, they're known for gaming excessively, even to the point of death from overplaying. ]
[ But while we were searching for a suitable candidate, your data showed up first. You had the highest grinding hours, barely slept, and still managed to stay alive for days. Truly impressive! ]
"You don't have to say it out loud… you know?" he muttered under his breath, his voice low and a little embarrassed.
"That was back then when I was younger!" he added quickly, trying to brush it off.
He sighed inwardly.
Why did these systems always have so much to say? It was like arguing with a chatty mirror that remembered everything.
He remembered the time he grinded endlessly playing "Genshin Impact" back in his previous life.
Just thinking about it made him a little embarrassed.
And all the other games he'd played, even when he knew the developers weren't exactly kind or fair, and the games were full of pay to win mechanics — he still pushed through.
He spent more time grinding than even the whales did. Yet somehow, his level was still lower than theirs.
Now, staring at the system that flashed comforting emoticons at him, he sighed and dragged himself over to the mirror.
Standing there was a young man with a tall build, wavy brown hair, dark phoenix like eyes, and tanned skin.
Fia—now Felix posed in front of the mirror.
The face he now inhabited didn't look too different from his past life, aside from one obvious thing: he was now a man.
The only difference was that he had become much more masculine. His features were sharper, his frame broader, and his voice carried a weight it never had before.
He wasn't sure if it was just because it was technically still himself, but… this body was actually kind of his type.
Maybe it was the whole gender swap thing.
Either way, he couldn't deny that he found himself attractive like this.
"Hey system, I don't need to work my ass off, right?"
[ Yes, host. ]
Felix was deep in thought.
Since the system said he wasn't forced to work and could do whatever he wanted, he decided to take things slow.
He chose to explore the world around him and understand it little by little.
At first, he thought he wouldn't be able to get used to this new body with another third leg there — but after a week, he had already adjusted.
Humans really did adapt fast, no matter where you threw them.
Maybe it was because the system wasn't pressuring him to do anything yet, but he found himself relaxing.
With a clearer mind, he began to see more of the world and learn bits and pieces about it as he went.
He was honestly amazed by the advanced technology.
He even rode a holobus and expected to get dizzy but surprisingly, he didn't.
He even found out that there's a lot of different species in this world, like birdfolk who could glide between trees, fish like people who built floating cities, and plant based creatures who blended into forests.
Now, even though he looked like a human, his original form was actually a bear.
He hadn't seen that form, and even in his memory, it might not have existed at all. Or maybe the original owner hadn't transformed into it for years. Either way, he was too lazy to be a bear. Walking on all fours, growling, hunting for food just sounded exhausting.
The smooth, silent motion, the transparent interior, and the floating route map all felt like something out of a sci-fi movie.
It was unfamiliar but oddly comforting.
Felix stood in front of the large bean shaped gaming pod, its smooth, metallic surface glowing faintly with soft blue lines pulsing along its curves.
It looked high tech, futuristic like something out of a sci-fi movie.
He had already played a few times during his downtime, letting himself indulge while money wasn't an immediate concern.
The system chimed in,[ What do you think of the games, host? ]
Felix replied, "It's better to go outside than play in the game pod. Sure, it has shooting mechanics, but the rewards aren't there."
In this world there was a strange disease that drained people of their emotions. With entertainment nearly gone, life felt hollow.
"Is that why you chose a host from Earth?"
The system didn't hide anything:
[ That's right, host. ]
[ You should consider creating games of your own. ]
Felix ignored the suggestion and climbed into the pod. He ran his hand across the smooth surface, feeling its cold, metallic shell vibrate faintly beneath his touch. The hatch slid shut behind him with a mechanical hum.
The first time he stepped inside, the pod sealed around him with a quiet hiss, and in seconds, he was plunged into another world.
It was breathtaking at first — like being fully immersed in a dream that looked and felt real.
The environment, the characters, even the air had weight.
The realism was flawless.
But after a few hours of playing, the wonder wore off.
It was like walking through a bright, perfect theme park with no life in it.
The rides moved, the lights shone, but everything felt empty. The scenes were predictable, shallow, and without emotion. It looked like a game, but it sparked no curiosity or joy.
"It was boring as hell"
It wasn't like he was ignoring the system's warning to make games, he just didn't know what game to create.
There were so many from his past life that he couldn't decide, and his memories of them were incomplete.
He had no clear idea, which was why he went outside to explore this new world and gather inspiration
Felix leaned against the side of the pod, frowning. In the system shop interface, he spotted the Mario series.
He thought maybe he could buy just one game and make do, assuming it wouldn't cost much.
But the system was petty.
The entire Mario series was bundled together for 2,500 coins — no option to buy individual titles.
If he paid, he'd get all of them, but that didn't help when he couldn't even afford the full set.
He asked the system about it, hoping he could buy the individual Mario games instead of the whole bundle.
Silence.
The system, which usually loved to talk, suddenly had nothing to say.
It reminded him of a salesperson painting a picture of brilliance and rainbows — only for it to vanish in a puff of smoke when it actually mattered.
Felix gave up calling the system to explain things for him.
No matter how many times he asked, it stayed annoyingly silent.
It was fine he couldn't ask for more, getting him into another world and entering new life was already blessing enough.
The chair felt like sinking into cloud nine soft, weightless, and perfectly shaped to his body.
As he leaned back, the cushions embraced him with quiet pressure, and the hum of the machine signaled the system booting up.
In an instant, the world around him shifted into a vivid, highly realistic interface.
This time, Felix didn't head into the entertainment area he usually explored.
Instead, he opened the designer log, the sleek holographic interface unfolding before his eyes with a quiet hum.
His fingers hovered for a moment, then moved with certainty as he tapped through the options and filled out the form for a creator account.
The process was surprisingly smooth no verification maze, no lengthy approval queues.
Just a brief loading icon spinning in the corner of the screen. Then, within minutes, a soft chime sounded and a green checkmark appeared across the display.
[Approved.]
Felix blinked. That was fast — almost too fast. The system had accepted him without hesitation.
The technology was truly impressive; it was probably an AI handling the entire process, working 24/7.
It only needed to scan, verify, and approve applications instantly, without human delay.
Now all that was left was to customize his profile.
He carefully browsed through the available tags and categories. Without hesitation, he selected Entertainment Creator and added tags like Game Developer, Animator, and Independent Filmmaker.
Once it was done, a small badge appeared next to his name — subtle but official.
It meant that anything he made from this point on could be viewed by others in the entertainment sector of the system.
Looking at the profile now labeled as Tierra Entertainment, Tierra meaning "Earth" in Spanish — Felix felt a small sense of pride.
He had chosen that name for his indie game studio, a nod to the world he once knew.
The profile background was animated, sleek and minimalistic.
A white backdrop gave way to a slowly rotating Earth like planet, its movement smooth and lifelike.
The only noticeable difference was the text Tierra Entertainment subtly orbiting along with it.
A small chibi bear — his mascot wandered across the rotating globe.
At just the right moment, as the planet zoomed in slightly, the bear drifted into view, timing its appearance with a soft animation flourish.
The globe itself was surrounded by a faint circular outline, mimicking how Earth appears in most visual representations — complete with clouds, soft shading, and a sense of depth.
In the corner of the profile was an avatar: a chibi version of himself, stylized to look like a cute cartoon bear.
The bear tilted its head curiously, eyes wide, and then turned to face the screen.
With a small smirk, it reached up to squeeze its own cheeks, as if reacting to being watched.
It was playful, simple, and personal — just enough to give his page charm without overwhelming it.
Looking at his profile now full of life and personality, Felix felt a sense of pride and quiet satisfaction.
The rotating Earth animation, the playful chibi bear, and the subtle glow of the Tierra Entertainment logo made everything feel real — like the beginning of something important.
Now, it was time to create his first game.