MrLollip0p

After a failed suicide attempt, the 23-year-old debt-ridden school dropout — Nick Lewis, receives an invitation: [Become the Top Idol, and you shall be granted your deepest desire].

He accepts the invitation and becomes a ‘Pointer’, who can purchase talents and invest in his S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes with V-points. But to earn V-points…

Nick's eyes darted between Johan and the 200 dollars, his brow knitted with suspicion and confusion. 

"...What?"

Johan glanced at his friends and smugged.

"You heard me. The game is simple, actually. I will add $200 for every piece of clothing you take off.”

Nick stood up and spoke firmly, "I have to ask you to leave." 

Just as he was about to force the group out of the store, a female voice spoke in his mind, with the contents of her words remaining at the forefront of his memory!

[Task: Participate in Johan's strip game.]
[Reward: 2 v-points.]
[Optional: Win the game (+8 v-points).]

Top Idol: Rise of the Versatile Superstar

"What are you doing here?" Nick asked, not a single hint of amusement was present on his face.

Lukas stretched his arms wide and walked to the counter.

"What am I doing here? Is that what you're supposed to ask a customer?"

Nick gnashed his teeth slightly.

"I'm not playing your stupid games."

"Damn, Nick. I thought we'd have a teary-eyed reunion. Do you hate me that much?"

"What do you think?" Nick retorted.

Lukas looked around the store and nodded, still smiling.

"Nice thing you have going on here. But is this all you could land with a business degree?"

"Customers don't ask such personal questions. In other words, mind your fuckin' business."

Lukas laughed. "Whoa, Nick. You curse now too? Wow. Life must've been hard these past few years, huh?"

Long Time No See