The System In My Head

Jokes and stat bumps

Ben opens another system function!

He asked the system and explained that the Attraction system would show a woman's level of attraction to her when they spoke. 'Isn't this like the NPC's favorite system in the game?' Eyes shining! This got him excited for several reasons!

First, this favorability system will be of great help! How useful is it for a bookworm who knows nothing to know how a girl feels about her? Answer's clear! Second, he now knew that by learning more about becoming a pick-up artist, his system would unlock even more abilities!

After calming down, Ben goes back to listening to Beluga, who explains the attraction further: "The reason seducing skills can increase attraction is because they are not fixed, attraction is perception! It can change in a woman's mind! So, by saying and doing things, the pick-up artist can increase the appeal."

Ben swallows. "What kind of things?"

Beluga smile. "Frankly, you should do things that women find attractive. There are hundreds of different techniques. Let's start with the basic layer of building attraction through speech, which is communicating an interesting quality about yourself that is not clearly visible. . That may include achievements, interesting stories, and things that show your high value. So, Ben, tell me. What interesting things have you done?"

Ben was deep in thought for a whole minute... Then, he realized it. "15 consecutive wins in the Rocket League?"

"...We'll miss that. The whole part, we missed it. I'll ask you again in the distant future. You have to do it, but it's okay..." Beluga reassured her .

"But it's pretty amazing." At least fellow nerds Antonio impressed.

"Well, what about this" said Beluga. "Ben, do you know any good jokes?"

Ben's face became full of confidence as he nodded and smiled. As the Internet Otaku for so many years, how could he not know a good joke? He knows the best jokes!

It's time for him to shine. Ben sees a single girl sitting down and reading a book nearby. He approached.

"Sorry miss..."

"Yes?" he answers.

"Is that the new Harry Potter?" Ben asked in a curious tone. This is one of the new openers Beluga gave to Ben, to ask basic questions about the girl's belongings such as books, phones, strange clothes, etc. It was a simple opener to break the ice and was strong in its flexibility; you could adapt it to many situations.

[Current target attraction level: indifferent]

On its head, the system produces a small pop-up screen that only Ben can see. It was shown on its own without Ben having to ask for it.

As he responds to Ben, he prepares his follow-up joke.

***

Antonio and Beluga watched with support and anticipation.

When the woman begins to curse Ben, the wait disappears, but they still support her!

Ben walks back to Antonio and Beluga with a new bump on his head.

Antonio asks Ben, "What joke are you using?"

"Your mom is so fat—"

"Stop!" Beluga realized that he should have been more specific about the joke. "Try the one that doesn't insult." Then Beluga gives Ben a joke to try another woman.

Speaking with the last girl, Ben has watched his level of attraction go from indifferent to disinclined, and then to disgusted. The system explained to her the level of attraction from worst to best: [fangirl nemesis-aversion-no matter-marketing-interested]. During this time Ben has started to be indifferent, which he thinks is because his average appearance is 5.

Armed with better materials, he looked at the other woman and tried again. He opened it in a manner similar to the last, but when it came time to tell the joke, he stuttered as he was not used to telling it, and it failed.

Ben returns disappointed when something happens that brightens his mood.

[Congratulations! You've completed the Weekly Challenge: It's a numbers game - Open 100 women]

[Completion status: 100/100]

[Distribute reward: Stat Point (Random) x1]

[Setting Stat: Communication + 1]

[Congratulations! You have opened Achievement: Junior Opener (general) - Open 100 women]

[Sharing rewards: PUA Points + 100]

Ben is so happy! Not only does he complete weekly challenges, but there are even hidden achievements for the same achievement—two for the price of one! Even though he only had 450 points and needed another 50 points to obtain a Low-Level Mystery Box, he remained excited! He's tracing the next Weekly Challenge.

[Weekly Challenge: Handful of digits - Get phone numbers from 3 women who are interested in you]

[Gift: Stat Points (Random) x1]

[Solution status: 0/3]

After reading her challenge, she took a description that meant the level of attraction of the 3 women should at least be interested. He assumed it was to stop him from finding a crack. As far as looking for loopholes, Ben did not bother to waste time doing so. He still remembers when this shameless system told him not to slam donkeys and not pay-pigging when he was only thinking of a few possibilities.

Ben's communication stat went from 3 to 4. Unlike appearance, this was not a status where he could see the difference in the mirror. He was eager to see if the higher stat would change the outcome of his approach so he immediately looked for a new target. After choosing one, he took a deep breath and stepped forward.

It's time to see what his new communication stat can do