A Taste of Improvement

Jinwoo sat in his dorm room, staring at the system screen hovering in front of him.

[Football Lust System]

[Lust Points: 2]

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

He sighed. He needed more points. The two he had gathered barely made a dent, and at this rate, it would take forever to become a competent footballer. Dream Academy wasn't the type of place where he could afford to waste time. His poor showing at practice had only confirmed that.

His phone buzzed, breaking his thoughts.

Minji: I hope you're not slacking off already.

Jinwoo smirked. Minji wasn't the type to tolerate mediocrity, and he appreciated that.

Jinwoo: I was just thinking about you.

A moment later, the system chimed.

[Lust Point Opportunity: Engaging in flirtation via text.]

[+1 Lust Point Earned]

Jinwoo's eyebrows shot up. He hadn't expected that to work.

Minji: Oh? Should I be flattered?

He chuckled, typing his response carefully.

Jinwoo: Definitely. You're not just my tutor, after all. You're my motivation to get better.

He held his breath, waiting for her reply. If he pushed too hard, he might make things awkward. If he played it safe, he might not gain any more points.

Minji: Smooth. But let's see if you can back that up. Meet me at the gym tomorrow after school. Time to toughen you up.

Jinwoo grinned. This was exactly what he needed.

The next afternoon, Jinwoo walked into the school's gym, spotting Minji already waiting for him in workout gear. Her long hair was tied back into a ponytail, and the tight fit of her leggings and athletic top only accentuated her figure. He swallowed hard.

The system pinged again.

[Lust Point Opportunity: Appreciating a woman's beauty in an appropriate manner.]

[+1 Lust Point Earned]

Four points. Progress was slow, but at least it was happening.

"You're late," Minji said, crossing her arms. "I thought you were serious about improving."

Jinwoo scratched the back of his head. "I am. Just mentally preparing myself for the suffering."

She rolled her eyes. "Come on, let's start with stamina training."

Jinwoo quickly realized he was in trouble. While Minji led him through drills, he struggled to keep up. Running laps, agility exercises, and bodyweight workouts drained his energy fast. He was panting while Minji barely broke a sweat.

"You're out of shape," she said, smirking. "No wonder you couldn't keep up on the field."

Jinwoo groaned. "Rubbing it in doesn't help."

She laughed. "You need to build endurance. No matter how good your positioning is, if you can't keep moving, you're useless."

He wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Guess I'll have to rely on you to whip me into shape."

The system chimed again.

[Lust Point Opportunity: Flirtatious banter with physical proximity.]

[+1 Lust Point Earned]

Jinwoo smirked. This system was practically pushing him toward becoming a playboy. But if it got him results, he wasn't going to complain.

An hour later, he collapsed onto a bench, completely spent. Minji handed him a bottle of water. "You survived. Barely."

"Barely is still surviving," Jinwoo muttered before taking a long drink.

Minji sat beside him, stretching her arms. "You should do this every day. Your body will adapt, and your football will improve naturally."

Jinwoo nodded, catching his breath. He was exhausted, but he felt good. For the first time, he was taking real steps toward improvement.

Then the system popped up again.

[Threshold Reached: 5 Lust Points Earned]

[Minor Attribute Upgrade Available!]

Jinwoo's breath caught. It was finally happening.

A new screen materialized before him.

[5 Lust Points can be exchanged for 1 Attribute Point.]

[Choose One Attribute to Upgrade:]

1. Speed (+1)

2. Finishing (+1)

3. Strength (+1)

4. Acceleration (+1)

5. Balance (+1)

He didn't hesitate. Acceleration was key. If he could react faster and position himself even better, he'd stand out more on the field. He mentally selected it, and a sudden warmth spread through his legs.

[Acceleration increased from 38 → 39!]

Before he could fully process the change, the system chimed again.

[First Attribute Advancement Bonus: Awarding 2 Additional Attribute Points!]

A second screen appeared.

[Choose Two More Attributes to Upgrade:]

1. Finishing (+1)

2. Strength (+1)

3. Short Passing (+1)

4. Speed (+1)

Jinwoo grinned. This was the system recognizing his progress. He chose Finishing to sharpen his scoring ability and Strength to help him withstand challenges on the field.

[Finishing increased from 31 → 32!] [Strength increased from 39 → 40!]

Jinwoo clenched his fists, feeling a subtle but noticeable increase in his body. It wasn't a huge leap, but it was progress. And this was only the beginning.

Then a thought struck him, and he frowned. "Wait a second… why didn't you show me all my attributes? I thought I'd get a full update."

The system responded instantly.

[To keep interface clarity, only relevant attributes available for upgrade are displayed. A full status check can be requested anytime.]

Jinwoo exhaled. "Huh. Makes sense, I guess."

"Hey, Jinwoo."

He turned to Minji, who was looking at him with a curious expression. "You suddenly look… different."

Jinwoo smirked. "Maybe it's just confidence."

Minji shook her head. "Well, let's see if that confidence translates to the field."

He smirked. "Oh, it will."

As he left the gym, his mind was racing. He had only just unlocked the system's potential. Now, it was time to take full advantage of it.