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One night, university student Kaito Arisawa receives a mysterious notification on his phone: "You have 100 days to become the world''''s greatest villain, or you will die." At first, he dismisses it as a prank. But the next day, strange occurrences begin—his best friend vanishes without a trace, and his bank account suddenly has millions. A voice in his head warns him: "Acts of kindness reduce your lifespan. Villainous deeds extend it." Forced into a deadly game, Kaito must manipulate, deceive, and dominate while evading both heroes and villains alike. As the days count down, he realizes something terrifying—he’s not the only player in this game. Others have received different missions, and their objectives directly oppose his. To survive, he must outwit rival "players," uncover who is behind the game, and decide: Does he embrace villainy… or break the system itself?