The First Temptation

Jinwoo woke up feeling as if the events of last night had been a strange dream. He rubbed his temples and glanced around his small dorm room. Everything seemed normal—until his gaze landed on the glowing blue screen hovering mid-air.

[Football Lust System Active]

He sat up quickly, rubbing his eyes. "So, it wasn't a dream," he muttered. His heart pounded as he reread the words on the screen. The absurdity of it all was still sinking in.

[New Quest: Score with an 8/10 or higher to unlock your first attribute upgrade!]

Jinwoo exhaled sharply. "This system… It can actually improve my football skills?" He glanced at his reflection in the mirror. His face, the one thing that had always been a blessing and a curse, was now a tool for his survival in Dream Academy's ruthless football program.

His thoughts drifted to Minji, the student council vice president. Stunning, intelligent, and completely out of his league—at least until now. If this system was real, she could be his key to unlocking his potential.

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Later that morning, Jinwoo made his way through the crowded hallway, still processing everything. His first class was about to start when a familiar voice called out.

"Jinwoo? You're the new football recruit, right?"

He turned to see Minji standing by her locker, her long dark hair cascading over her shoulders. Her uniform was perfectly pressed, and her sharp, intelligent eyes studied him with curiosity.

Jinwoo felt his pulse quicken. The system had rated her an easy 9/10. If he wanted to grow stronger, this was his first challenge.

"Uh, yeah, that's me," he said, trying to keep his voice steady.

Minji smiled, tilting her head. "I saw you at practice yesterday. It was… interesting."

He winced. "That bad, huh?"

She chuckled. "Well, let's just say you have room for improvement. But it's impressive you made it into Dream Academy."

Jinwoo scratched the back of his head. "Yeah, let's call it luck."

Minji's smile lingered. "Luck can only take you so far. Maybe you just need some guidance."

He blinked. "Guidance?"

She nodded. "I tutor some of the athletes here. If you ever need help, whether it's football or studies, let me know."

A golden opportunity had just fallen into his lap. The system quest flashed in his mind.

[Progress Update: Target Acquired]

Jinwoo took a deep breath and smiled. "That sounds great. When can we start?"

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That evening, they met at the library. Jinwoo had expected a normal study session, but sitting across from Minji, her close proximity, the way her perfume subtly filled the air—he realized this was going to be harder than he thought.

"Alright, let's see what you need help with," she said, flipping open her notebook. "Are you struggling with any subjects?"

Jinwoo cleared his throat. "Uh, yeah. Math. I'm… terrible at it."

Minji laughed softly. "Don't worry. Most athletes are. Let's start with some basic equations."

She leaned in to explain, and Jinwoo could feel the warmth of her presence. He tried to focus, but the system notification distracted him.

[Lust Point Opportunity: Engage in light physical contact]

He hesitated. Was this really how it worked? He decided to test it. Casually, he let his fingers brush against Minji's as she wrote on the paper. She paused, glancing at him.

"Oh, sorry," Jinwoo said quickly.

She smirked. "Distracted already? We just started."

[+1 Lust Point Earned]

His breath hitched. It worked.

He straightened up, trying to appear composed. If just a small touch gave him points, what would happen if he pushed further?

Minji continued explaining, her voice smooth and confident. Jinwoo forced himself to focus, but all he could think about was how this system was about to change everything for him.