I Finally Remembered The System

"System, open the store."

Kato Yusuke meditated inwardly, and a transparent blue interface appeared on his retina.

[Commodity: Tracker (1000 points)]

(Note: A new purchasable item is added every month.)

[Money: Each point can be exchanged for 100 yen]

(Note: Only one-way exchange is supported, and the exchangeable amount is unlimited.)

[Physical Strength: 1 point/5000 points]

[Charm: 1 point/50,000 points]

[Intelligence: 1 point/100,000 points (special price: 10,000 points, only once.)]

(All attributes are multiplied after each point exceeds 10 points.)

[Skills: entry-level storage (100 points), proficient singing (1000 points), proficient painting (10,000 points), master piano (100,000 points)]

(Note: The entry-level corresponds to college graduates, the proficient level to industry workers, the expert level to industry elites, the master level to the peak of the industry, and the perfect level surpasses human limits.)

(Note: Automatic refresh at the end of every month.)

"Ten, one hundred, one thousand, ten thousand, one hundred thousand... That is to say, if all the points are converted into money, there will be five hundred thousand yen."

"Although it's not enough to pay off the debt, based on this system's display, other tasks should be released in the future. If the rewards are this substantial each time, the debt can be cleared after three more attempts."

"No, the calculations should include all available funds and also account for living expenses."

"Food, utilities, transportation, telephone, essential supplies... and most importantly, tuition..."

"Although it's the beginning of a new semester, I need to plan ahead for next year. So, for myself, it amounts to about 80,000 yen a month, and including Sayu, let's say 200,000 yen."

According to the average living costs for single individuals in Japan, men's monthly expenses average 170,412 yen, and women's, 165,315 yen. However, this includes overall living expenses, so Kato Yusuke and the others do not need to worry about them.

"System, open the panel."

The interface switched from the store to the personal panel.

[Character: Kato Yusuke]

[Age: 15 years old]

[Physical Strength: 7]

[Intelligence: 5]

[Charm: 7]

[Item: None]

[Skill: None]

[Points: 5000]

[Money: 34,500 yen]

The average attribute value for ordinary people is 5.

"As expected, wages that haven't been settled aren't included," Kato Yusuke mused.

"Working 36 hours a week is 43,200 yen a week. Including rest days and potential absences, it's about 150,000 yen a month... Well, it's tight, but that's the current limit."

"The school's academic performance must also be considered. Continual failures could lead to expulsion."

With this thought, Kato Yusuke sighed involuntarily.

"Money... always an issue..."

Takada Shiori entered the lounge. Seeing Kato Yusuke deep in thought, she hesitated before asking, "What's troubling you?"

"Nothing, just talking to myself," Kato Yusuke replied expressionlessly, sitting up straight.

"Speaking of which, what about Fangcun?"

Takada Shiori paused before replying, "He's on leave today."

"Is that so," Kato Yusuke nodded, finishing her unspoken thought.

"He's probably talking to the boss and figuring out how to sideline me."

"If that happens, what will you do if you lose this job, Kato-kun?" Takada Shiori asked, concern evident in her voice.

"It sounds like you're certain I'll be fired," Kato Yusuke remarked.

"There's no such certainty!" Takada Shiori quickly clarified, her expression anxious. "But just in case, what would you do?"

Kato Yusuke's gaze deepened. "Takada-senpai, do you know something?"

Hesitating, Takada Shiori finally divulged, "I heard from Mr. Tanaka that Fangcun's sister is related to the boss."

"I see," Kato Yusuke acknowledged, leaning back in his chair contemplatively.

"Then I'll just find another job. But let's not jump to conclusions yet," he concluded.

"You rest here; I'm heading to the front," he said, rising and walking out.

Takada Shiori watched him leave, biting her lip and clenching her fists, her expression torn.

...

By four o'clock in the afternoon, Kato Yusuke was preparing to finish his shift when Fangmura returned, looking smug, seemingly confirming Takada Shiori's fears.

When the two passed each other, despite Fangmura's attempt to appear dismissive, his body language betrayed his anxiety.

Kato Yusuke, however, remained cool and composed.

...

On his way home, Kato Yusuke stopped at the supermarket to buy some groceries. As he approached his apartment, the setting sun bathed the city in a warm orange glow.

He hesitated at the door before finally entering.

"Kato-kun?"

"Welcome back, I've missed you!"

In the doorway, Sayu, dressed in blue pajamas, her brown hair cascading in front of her eyes, smiled warmly as she approached, her presence electrifying Kato Yusuke.

...

"It's unbelievable!"

"When girls make the first move, most boys would respond positively!"

"But Kato-kun headbutted me!"

"Thanks to that, I've been in bed all day!"

"Give it back to me! Return my girlish heart!"

Visibly upset, Sayu pouted, the medical tape still on her forehead, hands on her hips, as she lectured Kato Yusuke.

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