Reforming System Ao3 -
The "System" itself acts as the primary antagonist. It is bureaucratic, unsympathetic, and often sets impossible standards. This provides excellent external conflict. The MC isn't just fighting their own nature; they are fighting a game that is rigged against them. The "B-points" or "Redemption Points" system adds a gamified tension to every interaction, making even simple conversations feel high-stakes.
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The first hour was fine. The second, strange. By the third, it was a riot. The "System" itself acts as the primary antagonist