The System’s Voice and the Heart’s Echo
By: Reyhan Arsyad Basori
The next morning, I woke up sore all over. Turns out, standing for hours and serving customers wasn't something to take lightly.
But there was something different about this morning—was it… satisfaction?
[Morning Notification]
Good morning, Rei.
Focus Stat +3%
Social Interaction Stat +1%
I gave a faint smile.
The system wasn't just giving me EXP—it was truly tracking my progress.
I opened my status panel:
Status: Rei Hoshikawa
Level: 2
EXP: 45/100
Passive Skill:
– Observation (Lv.1)
Active Skill:
– Quick Focus (Lv.1)
Stats:
– Focus: 6
– Empathy: 4
– Confidence: 2
– Stamina: 5
– Social: 3
"Still low, but… I'm actually improving," I murmured.
Before I could reflect more, the system spoke again.
[New Mission Available]
Challenge Mission
Talk to someone you've been avoiding
Reward: +30 EXP + Random Special Skill
Time Limit: 12 hours
Someone I've been avoiding?
I stared at the screen for a long time.
Only one name came to mind: Dad