Chapter 19: Finally Returning to School....
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 19: Finally Returning to School....
The Gym Shop had opened when I earned my first Health Points.
'Sex Points…'
That meant this was a shop where I could spend Sex Points.
What kind of items would it sell?
I looked at the status windows popping up one after another.
[Sex Shop]
[The Sex Shop provides items that can increase a Trainer's charm.]
[As a reward for your first Sex Point payout, an additional 200 SP has been granted.]
[Current SP: 300 SP]
A Trainer's charm?
What exactly did "charm" mean in this context?
Did it mean it could make my face more handsome?
"No way, right?"
I let out a hollow laugh and opened the shop window.
The first thing that caught my eye was:
[Attractive Appearance: Grade (B) 10,000 SP]
I could buy looks with points?
"Seriously?"
Even a B-grade was 10,000 SP.
I wasn't sure exactly how good that was, but the description alone—that it could improve my appearance—was incredibly tempting.
[For reference, the appearance grade of the popular actor Jin Eun-soo is currently rated as A.]
"Whoa…"
So it was just one level below him?
"That means I wouldn't look out of place standing next to most actors."
It meant having the looks of a semi-celebrity.
I wanted it.
It said it only cost 10,000 points…
'But that's so far off.'
It was a distant goal.
[Unlike the Gym Shop, the items sold in the Sex Shop are randomized daily.]
It wasn't a fixed inventory.
I looked at the items currently listed in the Sex Shop.
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[Attractive Appearance: Grade (B) 10,000 SP]
[Beautiful looks! Handsome features! One look at your face will make people do a double-take in surprise.]
[Strong Stamina: Grade (C) 2,000 SP]
[Great strength and powerful endurance! Stamina is national power! With above-average stamina, you won't tire easily.]
[Decent Physique: Grade (D) 500 SP]
[A decent body with well-defined muscles. The effects of exercise are visible, and the muscle shape is adequate.]
[Captivating Voice: Grade (A) 100,000 SP]
[One listen to your voice can spark feelings where there were none. A top-tier beautiful voice that could land you on the charts just by singing casually!]
[Presentable Face: Grade (E) 150 SP]
[Simply put, you're decent to look at.]
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Except for the E-grade item, everything was difficult to buy with my current points.
'I don't think I really need to buy the E-grade.'
Just a "presentable" face?
If that was all it offered, I didn't need to buy the trait.
When I looked in the bathroom mirror, I thought I looked pretty okay.
'I'm not bad-looking.'
Then, a trait window that was particularly glowing caught my eye.
[Random Box: Grade Random (F~S) 300 SP / Purchase Limit 1/1]
[To celebrate the shop's opening, we are offering a one-time chance to open a Random Box.]
"What are the odds?"
The system was silent for a moment at my question.
Then:
[The probability of obtaining a D-grade or lower trait is 85%. The probability of a C-grade or higher trait is 15%. Within that, the probability of an A-grade is 0.5%, and the probability of an S-grade is 0.000017%.]
Geez.
The odds were garbage.
However…
'Even a D-grade is a win.'
A D-grade trait usually cost 500 Sex Points.
As long as it wasn't E or F, I'd be fine.
Of course…
'The odds of getting a D-grade probably aren't that high either.'
Still, a man has to gamble sometimes!
I pressed the purchase button.
[Opening Random Box.]
Pop!
With the sound of a balloon bursting, a delivery box appeared before my eyes.
Gulp.
"Here goes."
I peeled off the tape on the box.
Then, a blinding light obscured my vision.
Was it my imagination, or was there shimmering dust floating between the beams of light?
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Startled by the sound of firecrackers, I opened my eyes to see a small icon floating in a blue light.
It was an icon of a human figure with an effect that looked like sparkling dust falling beside it.
"I got something good, right?"
I checked the trait.
[Attractive Aura: Grade (B)]
[You possess an aura that can bewitch the opposite sex. You can receive looks of admiration without even speaking. However, you might feel glares of jealousy from the same sex.]
Jackpot.
This was a total jackpot.
It was a shame I didn't get an S or A-grade, but a B-grade was incredible.
"Wow…"
If actor Jin Eun-soo's appearance was A-grade, then having a B-grade aura was a major selling point just by existing.
'I'll be able to pick up girls…'
At the same time, I'd be able to bring in more members.
"This is seriously amazing."
Having sex with Member Heo Da-young was definitely the right move.
She relieved her fatigue, and I lost my virginity and gained a new trait.
"So, how do I get more Sex Points?"
I was more drawn to the acquisition of SP, which could improve me, than HP, which grew the gym.
[SP (Sex Points) can be obtained through sex and emotional connection with members.]
So the method of acquisition was different from Health Points, which were earned through exercise and accepting members.
"Hmm…"
So regular women don't count?
[Impossible. Emotional connection with members is the only way to earn points.]
"Got it."
If that's how it has to be…
Then I just need to get more members.
I'll promote aggressively.
I'll use the HP I get from working out and building my body to gather members, and then I'll collect SP.
A new goal had formed.
*
"It's a shame."
The Boss smacked his lips.
"It leaves a bitter taste in my mouth to see such a hard-working employee leave. I'm sure you'll do well. Come back during your break after you've returned to school."
"I will."
I said my goodbyes to the Boss I had worked with.
He was the one who had hired me as a dishwasher even when I couldn't even speak properly in front of women.
He even paid me more than the other guys.
I was grateful to him in many ways.
"Please let me know if there's anything I can help with later."
I left after finishing my greetings with the Boss.
Unlike the Boss, who was sad to see me go, Jong-nam seemed glad I was leaving.
He had been particularly uncomfortable around me ever since he got thrashed the other day.
I understood.
His pride wouldn't allow it.
Getting beaten like that by someone who looked like a weakling.
I didn't want to end things on a sour note.
Leaving like this was probably best for both of us.
And so, I finished my last shift at the meat house.
*
Usan University.
It was a school that always ranked among the top three most famous universities in South Korea.
While it might fall short of Seoul National University, which was considered the best, it was undeniably a prestigious institution among the elite.
And today was the first day of the second semester at Usan University.
The main gate was bustling with people.
The faces of the students returning after a long break were a mix of excitement for the new semester and the burden of the assignments to come.
"Hey, it's been forever! I heard you went abroad during the break?"
"It was amazing. The weather in Europe was so good."
"I took on a tutoring gig this time, but the kids really didn't want to study."
"Wanna just skip class today and go drinking?"
"Do that and your grades are toast if they take attendance."
Students formed groups and chatted amongst themselves.
The heat of summer hadn't fully faded, so everyone was sweating in their short sleeves.
The shimmering heat rising from the hot asphalt blurred the vision.
"Oh my, hey, look over there."
Amidst the ordinary morning commute at Usan University, there was someone drawing everyone's attention.
Specifically, the attention of the women.
The eyes of the Usan University students were drawn to a man passing through the main gate.
Not everyone was looking, but he had a charm that kept pulling the women's gazes toward him.
"Who is that?"
"I've never seen him before."
"Doesn't he have a certain vibe?"
"He doesn't look super handsome, but he's somehow attractive. I feel like I've seen him somewhere. Is he a celebrity?"
"Really? I don't think he's my style."
"What department is he in?"
"Maybe Theater and Film? Or PE?"
"Looking at his gym wear, maybe he's a PE student?"
Jae-ho walked quickly past them with his head down.
'Who are they looking at?'
I thought as I watched a few female students making a fuss.
It was still a habit of mine to flinch when making eye contact with women, so I couldn't walk with my head held high.
Why are they being so loud?
But for some reason, the stares felt piercing.
It felt like the gazes were following me…
'What is it?'
I lifted my head.
The women around me were looking at me.
Me?
Why on earth?
Could it be because of that trait?
I looked at the trait I had obtained from the SP Shop.
[Attractive Aura: Grade (B)]
The trait's effect was killer.
My fashion today was simple.
I had come wearing gym wear that had a clear fatigue recovery effect to help with quick muscle recovery.
It wasn't like I had dressed up.
Was my body that solid?
It wasn't at a level that should draw this much attention.
I had worked out all through the break, but it was still lacking to show off to others.
And yet, they were saying:
"Look at those muscles. Lean muscles are exactly my style…"
"Unnie, go get his number."
"Are you crazy! If I get rejected, it'll definitely end up on Everytime!"
They were saying they liked muscles like these.
It was probably thanks to the Attractive Aura trait buff.
"Is that the kind of style you like, Unnie? He's not really for me."
Of course, it seemed like tastes varied.
'This is… a bit overwhelming.'
I was struggling to adapt to the sudden focus when…
"Jae-ho Oppa!"
I turned my head at the familiar voice.
It was Mi-ju.
"Your vibe has changed somehow? How should I put it… You feel a bit more confident?"
She was wearing a white crop top and tight jeans.
Didn't she say she was worried about her slight belly fat?
In her crop top, there was no hint of a belly at all.
How did she get rid of it?
Had I been staring too intently?
Mi-ju covered her stomach with both hands.
"Oppa, you pervert…"
"Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to."
"I'm just wearing my pants a bit high to hide it. I was able to wear this thanks to you helping me work out, Oppa. These pants didn't quite fit before."
"You saw results just from that?"
"Amazing, right? I was surprised too! You really are an expert, Oppa."
Mi-ju beamed.
It must be because she could finally wear the clothes she wanted.
"Hey, Mi-ju, aren't we going?"
Just then, the female student next to Mi-ju urged her.
The student, who was as beautiful as Mi-ju, looked uncomfortable.
"Ah, sorry… Jae-ho Oppa, this is my classmate, Hwang Ye-seul. For your information, she's famous on social media. You know Starstagram, right? She's super popular there."
"Stop talking nonsense."
I gave an awkward greeting.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Choi Jae-ho. I've returned to the Computer Engineering Department."
"Sigh, nice to meet you. I'm Hwang Ye-seul."
She accepted my greeting with a face full of dissatisfaction.
Her attitude clearly said she was only doing it because I was Mi-ju's friend.
"Anyway, Oppa, do you want to have lunch with us today? Honestly, we don't have many people to eat with."
"Is your friend okay with that?"
I pointed to Ye-seul, who still looked uncomfortable.
"I'll persuade her."
Mi-ju whispered with a laugh.
It was a confident smile that said she could definitely make it happen.
"Sure, let's do that."
There was no reason not to.
And then…
[Hwang Ye-seul – Member Level 5]
[Register Hwang Ye-seul as an official member.]
[Reward HP – 1,000]
Wait.
1,000?