There are a few things I want to clarify, so I decided to write this chapter.
I'm not a professional writer—just a PTJ fan like everyone else reading this. This is my first work, and I see it as a test drive for my future projects. I already have two more PTJ-based story ideas in mind, and they are not "what-if"–type stories like this one.
You may notice some AI-like phrasing in certain chapters, but don't worry—this story is not AI-written, only AI-enhanced. I write the story in my primary language first, then use AI to translate and correct the grammar. English isn't my first language, and I sometimes struggle to express scenes properly. Regular translation tends to ruin the flow, so this method helps preserve the intended impact.
The starting chapters will be slow-paced and will cover Choyun's past events from the original plot. These chapters are mainly meant for Lookism readers, so Questism readers may skip them if they wish.
The main world of this story will be Lookism.
The Questism storyline will be limited to a small area of Seoul—Gangbuk.
Note: The system will exist only for the MC, not for teammates like in the original. In short, everything will follow Lookism logic (paths, mastery, wall, etc.).
For example, Haru Seong will not receive a card for copying abilities. Instead, he will unlock his bloodline and gain the ability to copy attacks naturally, similar to Johan Seong.
mainly read Lookism and Questism. I'm currently reading Manager Kim and have completed about half of it. I do plan to read Viral Hit in the future—I started it once but dropped it earlier because the power scaling didn't appeal to me as much at the time.
I'm mentioning this to give readers a better idea of my perspective. I will try to incorporate more elements from the broader PTJ universe into this story wherever it fits naturally. If not fully explored here, I will definitely expand on those ideas in my future projects.