Hugo sat nervously in the stall of the gymnasium's bathroom, staring at his system screen as his finger hovered over the [Spin] button.
He was about to spend 50 precious system points on a gift box. This was going to be busy first spin on this system, and he hoped he got some good stuffs.
"C'mon, give me something good," he muttered, his voice low and full of desperation. His eyes were half closed and his forehead was covered in sweat.
"Please, I've worked so hard. I've dealt with Collins' nonsense, survived Lisa's bike lessons, and even put up with Sanchez's roasting... I deserve this."
The moment he tapped on the [Spin] tab, the huge wheel began to move slowly.
[Ding! System activated: 50 points will be deducted for gift box. Probability of receiving rare item: extremely low.]
Hugo sighed, feeling a little attacked by the system's lack of faith. But he wasn't giving up. Since the system was acting up today, he was going to sweet talk it into giving him something good!
"Okay, okay, listen," he whispered, coaxing the system like a used car salesman. "You want to make me look good, right? I mean, I'm out here trying to bag Lily tonight, and if you just give me something... I dunno... spicy... something that'll help me really rise to the occasion, we can make magic happen."
There were three sections in the huge wheel. One section was grey, and it occupied the most space on the wheel.
There was a blue section as well, that occupied about 70% of the remaining space, while the gold section occupied the rest.
Based on logic, the gold section definitely had the best items. Hugo prayed the needle landed on this section.
The wheel continued to spin.
When he saw that the wheel was spinning too fast and would soon go beyond the gold section, he began to plead.
"No! No! Slow down! You're going too fast! I'm almost there!"
He could almost feel his rare item in his grasp. This wheel had to stop spinning!
Outside the stall, a random guy washing his hands paused, hearing snippets of Hugo's strange pleading.
"Yes! Oh yes! Just like that! A little more!" Hugo continued, completely unaware of how lewd he sounded.
The guy outside blinked, his eyes wide, and muttered to himself, "What the hell is going on in there? These guys are—" He shook his head in disbelief and rushed out of the bathroom, clearly traumatized.
[Ding! Supreme Titty Studs acquired!]
Hugo nearly jumped out of his seat. "Supreme what now?" He checked the screen, and sure enough, there they were—two tiny, gleaming studs shaped like miniature breasts.
They looked so identical to the real thing Hugo had the urge to give them a little squeeze...
"What the...?" He tilted his head, staring at the ridiculousness of it all. Then he read the item description:
Supreme Titty Studs (Rare): Increase looks and charisma by 1 point each (to a max of 7). Beware, may cause excessive staring.
Hugo blinked once, then twice. He burst into laughter. He couldn't believe it. Was his luck that good?
Getting a Rare item on the first try?!
Without hesitation, he put them on, looking into the grimy mirror above the sink. Thankfully they were magnetic so he was able to put them on instantly.
As soon as they clicked into place, something incredible happened. His reflection shimmered slightly, like a filter had been applied to his entire face.
His features sharpened, his jawline looked more defined, his hair practically glistened.
He leaned closer, his eyes gleaming. "Holy crap... I look good!"
He checked his stats quickly:
[Stats]
Looks: 4(+1)
[With a face like that, your reflection no longer tries to escape the mirror. It merely closes it's eyes...]
Charisma: 1(+1)
[You are good enough for mannequins... as long as you don't move...]
Communication: 2
[You can barely express yourself to your smartphone ai.]
Alpha: 2
[With an alpha score of 2, you're the second cousin of that random guy who passed by the alpha in your dreams...]
Status: 3
[A duck with a cool bike.]
Despite the hefty dose of Insults the system once again hurled at Hugo, he didn't even care. He was too busy grinning like a lunatic, flexing in the mirror for absolutely no reason.
"Tonight's the night, baby. Lily's gonna fall for this. I've got the height, I've got the studs, and I've got another door aura. Game on."
Hugo took one last look at himself, whispering mantras of determination under his breath.
"I'm gonna charm her pants off. She won't know what hit her. Smooth like butter, alpha vibes, exuding masculinity and confidence. Let's go!"
With newfound confidence (and ridiculous titty studs), he swaggered out of the bathroom.
The second he stepped out, he spotted Collins standing near the gymnasium entrance with the twins. Lily and Tily, identical but still so distinct to him.
Lily's beauty nearly knocked him out like a punch to the gut.
He activated his new aura at once.
After activating the 'Aura of Alpha', his entire body radiated an intense masculine energy.
He strode towards them with the grace of someone who had completely forgotten the time he'd once crop-dusted a whole auditorium.
As he approached, he noticed Lily's jaw practically drop.
She hadn't seen him since their last semi date, and now he'd not only grown two inches, but his hair was cut in a sharp buzz that made him look way more mature.
The added glow from the studs? A game-changer.
"Whoa," Lisa murmured, taking in his height, his haircut, and the strange but alluring sparkle from his ears. "What happened to you?"
"I know, right?" Hugo said, winking at her. "New me."
Collins stepped in just then, giving Hugo a sly grin. "Alright, bro, looks like it's showtime. You sure you can handle Lily?"
Hugo smirked. "Oh, I've got my ways. You just watch."
Collins raised an eyebrow. "Good luck, you'll need it."
Then, lowering his voice in a secretive whisper, Collins added, "Just so you know, Tily's on board with me tonight. She's been giving me those vibes all evening. You take Lily and—well—you know how it is."
Hugo winked back, but inside, he was already preparing his game plan. Tonight is the night. The aura, the stats, the studs... let's get it.
Lily looked up as Hugo reached them, and for a brief moment, he almost lost his cool. She was even more gorgeous up close—her soft, flawless skin practically glowing in the dim gym light.
"Hey, Lily," Hugo said, trying to keep his voice deep and confident. "I was thinking... we could go for a little ride on my bike tonight. Just you and me."
He had activated his Aura of Alpha again for good measure, letting it wash over him, bolstering his confidence.
Lily looked at him for a moment, her eyes narrowing slightly, but then she smiled. "Alright, Hugo," she said with a slight smirk. "Let's see what you've got."
Hugo's heart practically jumped out of his chest in victory. It's happening. It's really happening!
With a grin, he turned back to Collins, giving him a subtle thumbs-up.
Collins, still hanging back, gave him a look that was equal parts impressed and shocked. It was as if he'd just witnessed the impossible.
As Hugo and Lily began to walk towards his bike, Collins' Uber pulled up.
Before hopping in with Tily, he whispered to Hugo, "I don't know how you did it, man, but... respect. Just don't blow it."
Hugo smirked. Blow it? Nah. Tonight, I'm going all the way.