Meanwhile, Nnenna was lost in thought, scolding herself harshly. "I have good points, right? I could've used them!" she muttered under her breath, frustration coloring her tone.
Without thinking, she slapped her cheek lightly, as if the action could knock some sense into her.
This time, Ikenna couldn't ignore her odd behavior. He threw her a sidelong glance, his lips twitching as though suppressing a laugh. What on earth was she doing?
Despite his amusement, he decided against commenting. Whatever was going on in her head, it was her business. He had more than enough to deal with as it was.
The Love System's voice resonated in her mind, soothing and warm. "Yes, you could have used them," she began gently, "but good points aren't easy to earn. If you can endure the situation or solve it on your own, it's better to save them for truly crucial moments.