One Step From Forever

In a banquet hall filled with distinguished guests, Jason Ford is the center of attention. Everyone is congratulating him for being selected by a renowned director to be the star of his next movie despite debuting not too long ago.Sirius Ford was originally supposed to be in his place. He stands in a corner of the room and finally makes up his mind. "I want to return to my original world, System."The system is surprised. "What? Your target, Maisie Seaworth's affinity for you has already reached 99%. You'll complete your mission once it hits 100%—don't you have a wish to make? You're so close to the end. Don't you want to give it one more shot?"Sirius shakes his head bitterly. "No. I just want to go home."Maisie increased her investment in the movie by tenfold to get the director to switch him out for Jason. Even now, she stuck by Jason's side, refusing to leave him as she gazed at him with love and tenderness.It's only now that Sirius understands certain things don't work out just because one works hard enough. He's not maxing out her affinity for him, no matter how hard he tries.The system sighs. "It's such a waste. You're just 1% away from changing your fate… Anyway, your request has been submitted, and you can leave this world in a month. Take this time to reconsider, Sirius. You can change your mind at any moment."