69novels Chapter 2 Popularity System
Chapter 2 Popularity System
Hey~
A crisp electronic notification sound rang out loudly in the quiet room.
It's a notification from the bank's app that funds have been received.
Yuzuru swiped his phone screen and looked at the two million yen deposit. The frustration he felt earlier from being sold like a commodity was mostly dissipated by the sight of that number.
He is no longer Toru Hanyu, but a service provider who gets paid to do things.
With a change in mindset, Tetsuyu Hanyu became completely professional. He picked up his phone, switched back to the LINE chat interface, and quickly switched into the role of boyfriend.
"What time tomorrow, and where?"
"Um... around six o'clock tonight, meet near Tokyo Tower." The voice on the other end of the phone sounded much more cheerful.
"Okay." Yuzuru nodded.
"Um, Yuzuru-kun... shall we introduce ourselves?" Suzuki Ran asked.
"Okay..." Yuzuru nodded in agreement. "My name is Yuzuru, I'm eighteen years old, a first-year student in Class A at Teitan High School, and I occasionally work as a tutor."
"Um... My name is Suzuki Sonoko, I'm also a student at Teitan High School, I'm 17 years old, 165cm tall, 44kg, and my measurements are..."
"Do I have to remember all of this?" Yuzuru couldn't help but interrupt the other person's self-introduction.
He's just a temporary actor, is it really necessary to know so much about him?
But that name just now... Suzuki Sonoko?
Yuzuru paused for a moment while holding his phone.
Could it be that second young lady from the Suzuki Group? The one who's always by Ran Mouri's side and can't resist handsome guys?
This world is far too small.
"Aren't you called Suzuki Ran?" he asked tentatively.
"I just picked that name randomly~" Sonoko Suzuki said with a hint of smugness. "If you didn't agree, you wouldn't know who I am. Besides, as a girl, it's okay to be a little cautious, right..."
There's nothing wrong with that logic.
Yuzuru was silent for a few seconds, a thought flashing through his mind, and then asked, "Was the person who was on the phone next to you just now named Ran?"
"Huh?!" came a surprised exclamation from Sonoko Suzuki's side. "How did you know?!"
"Just a guess."
Yuzuru replied with two words indifferently, without further explanation, and hung up the phone directly.
The phone screen went dark, and the room returned to silence.
It's confirmed.
The girl who spent 220,000 yen to buy a "boyfriend" is the Suzuki Sonoko from his memory.
The "Ran" she mentioned is most likely the female protagonist, Ran Mouri.
Yuzuru threw his phone aside, lay sprawled on the bed, and stared at the ceiling in thought.
To go or not to go?
Going there means getting involved with Sonoko Suzuki and Ran Mouri, two key characters in the story.
Given the nature of this world, getting involved with them is like stepping into a murder scene.
This completely contradicts his general policy of living a peaceful life and staying away from death for the past eighteen years.
You don't have to go...
Two million yen was just returned like that?
Yuzuru Hanyu didn't consider himself a saint who regarded money as dirt. As for the sudden appearance of Sonoko Suzuki, he believed that what was meant to happen would happen, just like fate. Why would he meet her in such a big country like Japan?
Just as he was pondering, a blue virtual interface that had been dormant for eighteen years and almost forgotten by him suddenly popped up in front of him without warning.
[Popularity System Triggered]
[Task Discovery: Participate in Sonoko Suzuki's classmate reunion]
[Task Description: As Sonoko Suzuki's temporary boyfriend, showcase your charm at the party and gain attention.]
[Task Reward: 1 Basic Skill Point (can be used to upgrade any common skill to beginner level)]
Yuzuru stared blankly at the familiar system panel before him.
Eighteen years have passed since he transmigrated here. Apart from popping up briefly when he was born, the system has remained completely silent, to the point that he thought it was just a hallucination he had during his transmigration.
Unexpectedly, things have restarted today because of Sonoko Suzuki.
Basic skill points...
Yuzuru's eyes flickered.
Although he became a top student thanks to his knowledge from two lifetimes, it was limited to book knowledge.
He doesn't know any of the skills that can truly save his life in the world of Detective Conan, such as hand-to-hand combat, driving, or shooting.
If I could use this skill point to upgrade, for example, "Fighting" to the beginner level...
This temptation is far greater than two million yen.
He has so much to improve and learn, and having skill points would undoubtedly save him a lot of time.
He stared at the task panel, remaining silent for a long time.
Around 10 p.m., my phone vibrated again; it was a new message from Sonoko Suzuki.
"Um... if you dress up a bit more handsomely, I can give you extra money..." Sonoko Suzuki added, seemingly worried that Tetsuya Hanyu might not come.
The message was followed by an arrogant emoji of someone waving banknotes.
Yuzuru suddenly smiled as he looked at the message.
He picked up his phone, tapped the screen lightly with his fingertips, and replied with only one word.
"it is good."
Now that the decision has been made, there's no need to hesitate any longer.
……
Early the next morning, Toru Hanyu took a taxi and left home.
Since it's "business," it has to look like business. The school uniforms in his closet, and the understated casual clothes he bought to highlight his student status, were clearly not considered this time.
To make Sonoko Suzuki look good at a party, you have to dress in a way that makes a striking impression.
Yuzuru strolled around the shopping streets of Ginza and went straight into a stylish-looking men's clothing store.
He stopped in the jewelry section, his gaze falling on a small silver cross pendant earring.
He had never worn anything like this before, but today he wanted to try it.
With the earrings on, the boy in the mirror seemed to instantly gain a touch more unruliness and sharpness.
Next up are the clothes.
He chose a high-quality coffee-colored jacket with a slim fit that perfectly accentuated his well-maintained physique, honed through years of training. For trousers, he opted for a pair of black slim-fit jeans with silver chain embellishments, exuding a stylish vibe.
Finally, the hairstyle.
Tetsuyu Hanyu usually keeps his hair simply trimmed and styled, maintaining a clean and neat appearance. Today, however, he went to a high-end barbershop and had the stylist give his hair a slight perm to create some texture, resulting in a fluffy yet naturally messy look.
When everything was ready, even Toru Hanyu was a little surprised when he stood in front of the full-length mirror in the barbershop.
The boy in the mirror already had deep and three-dimensional features. Now, with his carefully styled hair and the silver earring, his angular face had an even more mixed-race look. His eyes were deep and his temperament was outstanding.
He transformed from a top student into a handsome man at the forefront of fashion, exuding a slightly dangerous aura.
By the time this whole process was completed, it was already 4 PM.
My phone buzzed; it was another message from Sonoko Suzuki.
"Um...are you ready? Six o'clock sharp...don't...don't be late..."