[Idle System]
Host: Christian White
Level: 5 (EXP: 5/300)
Age: 18
Constitution: 6
Comprehension: 24
Unassigned Points: 0
Skills: Basic Trading Lv.6(90%) , Passion Reader Lv.-
Idle practicing slots:(0/2)
Looking at his status window after just one week, Christian felt a sense of accomplishment. His Basic Trading skill was even nearing level seven, and it was likely to transform from Basic to Intermediate after level ten—meaning just a little more than three days.
And he would finally start working to get the MONEY, the first step towards his great NEET life. Christian couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement just imagining it.
"Chris, you're going to be late for school."
Interrupting his imagination was his sister Annabelle's shouting. And looking at the watch, realizing how late it was getting, he quickly grabbed his school bag, slung it over his shoulder, and headed out.
"I'm going then, Sis"
Shouting back to her from the entrance, Christian was starting another boring day of his. However, feeling his energy levels dropping quickly, he tried to think more positively, imagining how he could one day reminisce about his youthful days with his future girlfriends.
About how these days were fun, filled with precious memories. Meaning they will become beautified and something memorable, despite clearly not being so.
Going by feet toward his high school as it was nearby, Christian was reminded that he lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania which is considered a medium-sized city while clearly not.
Walking along the river side and noticing the other students, both male and female, walking in pairs or larger groups, Christian couldn't help but think of the ultimate goal: 'Getting a girlfriend.'
He was reminded of his last year in middle school, when a girl confessed to him because of his handsome appearance, and they dated for nearly a month before she broke up with him. Because of silly reasons like, "I don't feel loved at all," and a long list that felt more like an evaluation report. She went on about a lack of understanding, incompatibility, communication issues, feeling like he was trying to change her, and not being given the priority and attention she wanted… and most importantly, that he was too childish.
Like what the fuck? Who was the one who confessed in the first place? And did he not try to accommodate all her requests? Was she not the one who didn't even entertain the thought of understanding, or even respecting his hobbies like manga and novels? He was trying hard for her sake—why couldn't she do the same, even a little, for him? He needed to change for her, and she didn't need to do anything? She, who confessed her love first?
Her exaggerated reasons and her failure to accept him as he was, or even acknowledge his efforts aside, Christian still wanted someone to spend time with—a girlfriend. He just didn't feel like actively searching for one and was waiting for the ideal girl to appear in front of him.
And it's not like the one Tera hard disk hidden in his room wasn't helping with his waiting at all.
But still, after she broke up with him, some rumors started spreading about him, making him even more isolated at school… he was made to seem like the worst scum alive, after all. And since he didn't bother to defend himself, the rumors got worse and stuck to him. It was even strange that he didn't get bullied.
While shaking his head to get that bad memory away, Christian finally arrived at the school entrance and happened to see the first beauty of his high school just stepping out of the clearly expensive car.
Her long blonde hair fluttered in the wind, her clear blue eyes and white skin standing out, and her above-average height with a slim waist made her even more striking.
She was undeniably beautiful, and in the past, Christian would have thought she was out of his reach. But now…
'Well, she still seems out of my reach.' Laughing internally at his own thoughts, Christian continued on his way toward his class, ignoring the murmurs from behind him and the clearly unnecessary attention she was receiving.
…
Arriving in his classroom and taking his seat in the middle of the room, next to the wall, Christian's gaze drifted to the last desk by the window, the protagonist's desk. He would have loved to try sitting there, but unfortunately, he never had the chance.
Turning his head back to the front, Christian noticed there was still some time before the first period started. And with nothing better to do, he decided to go back to sleep.
It was a long, exhausting day, but, as usual, nothing of importance happened.
Upon returning home, Christian received the accumulated Idle Practicing, then continued with his day.
…
Three day passed
It was Friday at night, with the weekend right after, Christian was feeling double happiness right now. As today he didn't receive the accumulated information immediately after coming of the school but waited till now, so that after receiving them, his basic Trading skill would evolve. and he would finally start real trading and begin amassing money.
Opening the the Idle practicing window and looking at it first.
[First Slot - Trading - 14:20:20/24:00:00]
[Second Slot - Trading - 14:20:20/24:00:00]
After envisioning the happiness that was soon to come, he willed his system to receive the accumulated knowledge at last.
[You have received 31 Experience]
[You have received 31 Experience]
[The skill Basic Trading had become Lv.10(90%)]
[The skill Basic Trading had passed the caped level and become Intermediate Trading Lv.1(4%)]
Feeling the huge amount of information being drilled into his brain, Christian was delighted, especially knowing how it came to him without any efforts.
Reading the system messages and confirming his hypothesis made him even more joyful.
Then he opened his system window, eager to see if there would be any changes.
[Idle System]
Host: Christian White
Level: 6 (EXP: 80/400)
Age: 18
Constitution: 6
Comprehension: 26
Unassigned Points: 0
Skills: Intermediate Trading Lv.1(4%) , Passion Reader Lv.-
Idle practicing slots:(0/2)