Leaving the Hospital, Haruko stretched her body. Although she had been on an IV for three days, she still didn't feel as good as before.
When she first transmigrated, she was already weak and being chased.
The night before yesterday, she also had a high fever because of the plan.
If she hadn't taken the System's medicine, Haruko felt that even if she didn't die from the serious illness, she would have to be hospitalized for three to five months.
Being discharged after four days wouldn't delay too much time and cause her to fall behind the novel's plot.
Returning home, Haruko first took a comfortable bath. After feeling the charm of a girl's body, she changed into a small dress from the closet.
She slightly pulled down the neckline with her thumb and made a V sign with her index and middle fingers.
"Click—"
A selfie, a few drops of water clinging to her skin, flowing down her delicate collarbone into the slightly undulating curves. Strands of hair stuck to her pretty face, adding a touch of sultriness to her cuteness.
She sent this selfie to Ichiko, Haruko typed, "I'm home! Just took a bath."
After that, she changed into a set of ordinary casual clothes and took a not-so-impressive photo.
She posted it on her Moments with a caption.
"Would I look better without makeup?" — Visible to all.
The photo had many shadows, some overexposure, and a mediocre angle, looking exactly like a photography novice.
Although it wasn't impressive, Haruko's beauty was undeniable. Even with such a casual shot, she was stunning.
After doing all this, Haruko returned to her room and sat down. "System, how many Emotion Points do I have now?"
[Replying to Host, 2333]
Not much Emotion Points were gained these past few days because nothing much happened. The bulk was still from the night of the heavy rain.
"I can do two ten-pulls now. Although I don't know the probability of this System, there's a minimum guarantee of at least two skills."
Haruko browsed the System store while thinking about how to spend this huge sum.
"System, let's do a ten-pull first!"
These past few days have been like walking on thin ice. It's time for this useless System to be put to use!
Ten cards were spread out in the center of the System panel. One was golden light, and the other was faint white.
Haruko raised an eyebrow. "Two skills?"
With a wave of her small hand, the contents of the draw unfolded.
[Obtained Delicate Gummy*1 (Consuming can make skin more delicate)]
[Obtained Sleep Chocolate*3 (Consuming allows entering at least 6 hours of deep sleep within 1 minute, significantly recovering from fatigue)]
[Obtained Cinderella's Handkerchief*1 (Whoever receives the handkerchief will involuntarily think of the Host)]
[Obtained Liquor-filled Chocolate*3 (Consuming quickly induces a state of slight intoxication)]
[Congratulations Host, you have obtained Passive Skill: Cat Pupils (Beginner)]
[Cat Pupils (Beginner): When the Host stares at someone for a long time and generates strong emotions, their pupils will become mesmerizing and emit illusory light, serving as a powerful deterrent)]
[Congratulations Host, you have obtained Skill: Epidermal Recovery (Intermediate)]
[Epidermal Recovery (Intermediate): Accelerates the recovery of any epidermal damage suffered by the Host, removes scars, and restores to original condition]
8 items, 2 skills!
And they all look relatively practical.
Especially that Cinderella's Handkerchief, in Haruko's opinion, its effect is no worse than these two skills!
If she gave it to Ichiko, her impression in Ichiko's heart would be further deepened.
Moreover, Haruko felt that these two skills were also specially matched for her by the System.
Her original eye color was a strange reddish-crimson. Every time she activated her acting skill, Haruko would try her best to make her eyes look morbid.
Now with this Cat Pupils skill, she doesn't have to stare like a cross-eyed person.
As for the other skill, Epidermal Recovery, there's no need to say more.
Recovery skills are minor divine skills for her current self!
And they say the lottery is completely random.
"I see you're a tsundere, Kai. If you love me, just say so."
[...]
With over 1000 points left, Haruko even wanted to do another ten-pull directly.
But rationality ultimately triumphed over impulse.
"Kai, exchange for the Body Strengthening Potion in the store."
[Body Strengthening Potion successfully exchanged for 800 Emotion Points]
A bottle of deep red potion appeared in her hand.
Permanently enhances physical fitness by a small margin.
Without a second thought, Haruko drank it.
Feeling a warmth flow from her abdomen throughout her body, she exhaled a breath of stale air and looked at the System panel.
[Host: Haruko]
[Age: 18]
[Physical Status: Frail → Sub-healthy]
[Emotion Points: 533]
[Skills Owned: Acting (Intermediate), Pain Reduction (Intermediate), Hacking (Intermediate), Epidermal Recovery (Intermediate), Enhanced Liquid (Beginner), Cat Pupils (Beginner)]
With the remaining 533 Emotion Points, Haruko planned to save them up.
She had her eye on a good item in the System store.
[Status Glasses (3000 Emotion Points): Wearing these glasses will display others' favorability and attitude towards the Host in numerical and text form. The glasses can be upgraded and modified using Emotion Points]
This is a good item.
It's just too expensive.
"Seriously, everything requires Emotion Points!"
Closing the System panel, Haruko lay spread-eagled on the bed.
Having spent too much time lying in the Hospital, she couldn't fall asleep at home.
She took out her phone again and glanced at it. The Moments post she just sent already had a large group of replies.
Yoko: "Haruko, why are you posting on Moments without makeup again? Without some powder, your face looks a bit zombie-white. Didn't you receive my cosmetics, Haruko? How about coming to school tomorrow, I'll do your makeup beautifully."
Soda Water: "@Yoko, aren't you disgusting? You're jealous of her bare face? So it turns out you instigated Haruko's ghostly appearance when she used to wear makeup. Having a friend like you is really bad luck."
Yoko: "How dare you talk like that? What does a stinky man like you know about girls?"
Kunkun: "Cute."
Yu: "Can't even take a photo, so stupid."
Wants to be Haruko's Dog: "@Yu, Young Master Oriental, last time you said Haruko's bare face was showing off three jin of shit, when are we eating?"
Yu: "???"
Looking at the lively comments, Haruko couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Although she had deleted Inari's previous reply, the boomerang still hit him!
Seeing that Ichiko hadn't replied, Haruko turned off her phone and fell into a deep sleep.
Early the next morning, Haruko woke up feeling refreshed and energetic.
Drinking the medicine really made a difference. Usually, her chest would ache in waves when she woke up, but now it was much better.
Today is Friday.
She wouldn't go to school today. She'd go check out Inari's cafe first. According to him, she was supposed to start working after being discharged from the Hospital.
After brushing her teeth and washing up, and having some cereal and eggs for breakfast, Haruko put on an extra light blue hoodie and went straight out.
"Whew, it's still a bit cold. I need to save money to buy a cotton coat."
Feeling the outdoor temperature, Haruko rubbed her small hands. The hot air she exhaled from her mouth could already be seen as faint white mist.
Leaving the community, she greeted Daye at the entrance, and Haruko walked straight towards the school gate.
"Moonlight Cafe, that's a nice name. It's not far from the school's North Street. I just wonder how things are... Hmm?"
As soon as she arrived at the school gate, Haruko gently narrowed her eyes.
Outside a milk tea shop near the entrance, Ichiko was talking to a boy. She lowered her head, kicking at small stones with her toe, her face full of worry.
"That person is Shin, right? The other male lead in the novel. Did he look for Ichiko, or did Ichiko look for him?"
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