The sun bathed the pristine campus of Advanced Nurturing High School in a warm, golden glow. Its rays crept through the leaves, casting playful shadows on the walkway where students bustled, their polished shoes tapping against the pavement in a steady, determined rhythm.
Akira Ryūen, however, strolled at his own pace, hands tucked into his pockets, a faint smirk etched across his lips. He watched the first-year students nervously checking their schedules and hurrying off to their respective classes. Amateurs.
[Life System Activated]
Congratulations! You have successfully walked to class like a background character.
+1 Minor Luck Boost
+1000 Yen
+1 Skill: Basic Observation
He chuckled, the screen flickering in his vision like a HUD from a cheap MMORPG. It never failed to amuse him. He'd been reborn with this ridiculous [Life System] and a sense of detachment that made everything feel like a game. He knew he was in a story, probably a harem rom-com or something, but honestly? He couldn't be bothered to care.
His older brother, Kakeru, would have a fit if he knew how Akira wasted his potential. The guy ruled Class C with an iron fist, a true king among delinquents. Akira, on the other hand, preferred to watch the world burn from the sidelines, occasionally tossing in a match just to keep things interesting.
He slipped through the classroom door just as the bell chimed, catching a few annoyed glares from his classmates. A certain icy-haired girl near the window – Ayanokōji Kiyotaka – glanced up briefly, his unreadable eyes meeting Akira's for a heartbeat before turning back to his notebook.
[Life System Notice]
You have made eye contact with an enigma.
+5 Charisma
+2 Insight
"Nice," Akira whispered, slipping into his seat by the window. He leaned back, letting his eyes drift over the classroom. Cute girls, a few hidden schemers, and the occasional psycho in the making – this place really had it all.
As the lecture began, Akira tuned it out, choosing instead to pull up his system menu.
[Life System – Daily Tasks]
Smile at a cute girl. (0/1)
Cause mild chaos without getting caught. (0/1)
Nap under a cherry blossom tree. (0/1)
He grinned. This was going to be a good day.