Subtle Bragging

The guy who had spoken liked tinkering with cars. He usually drove a Mustang, and would brag about the cost and trouble of modifying the car, which showed that he knew what he was talking about.

It was also the reason why he was more popular with the girls.

Strictly speaking, however, he was indeed a bit like the d*mn homebody nerds Brooke had mentioned.

Brooke had derided his "expertise" in front of so many students.

If he didn't make things clear on the spot, he would be labeled a nerd and wouldn't be able to attract girls in the future.

A half-nerd wouldn't give up; it was very hard for someone to get a girl to like them if they didn't stand out on campus.