I Became the Protagonist's Best Friend in a Bishoujo Game

After dying in a tragic accident, an ordinary college student awakens inside the world of The Star Academy, a dating simulation RPG he once loved.

But instead of becoming the protagonist or the hidden villain, he finds himself in the body of Vael Frostguard—the protagonist's loyal best friend.

In the game, Vael is destined to shine only briefly before being abandoned by players in favor of stronger companions. Worse, beyond the academy's walls, assassins from his own family are waiting for the chance to finish him off.

Armed only with his memories of the game and Vael's extraordinary but heavily restricted ice abilities, he refuses to accept the future written for him.

With two months remaining before the story begins, Vael throws himself into relentless training and academic preparation.

Preparing for the story, and aiming to be stronger for his survival.