My name is Max, and to be honest, I'm a good for nothing. I work a shitty office job, never had a girlfriend, never had any "firsts." Whether it's academics, athletics, or socializing, I'm bottom of the barrel.
I watched a video once and it said most people even average people think they are better than the majority, the "7/10 Effect" as I'd like to call it. Most people when asked about their driving skills will say they are better than average. You can apply this rule to many things. However, I, Max, can confidently say I am below average at everything. This isn't some form of self pity, the culmination of 22 years of experience in this life have led me to be certain of this.
*Click*
" Regarding your time at this company, while you've made some contributions, our team believes your skills are better put elsewhere. So with that I regret to inform you, you're fired." My middle aged boss said as he handed me a piece of paper. " Sign here."
"What."
So with that I got fired from a job I got 3 months ago. I left the building feeling as though an anvil fell on my head. That was the 4th job that has fired me over nothing! What did I ever do to deserve this…
I could only somberly drive my finicky car back to my apartment complex. It was a 6 floors, with the higher floors being more expensive. I lived on the first floor, the lobby technically didn't count as a floor right? I'd have to Xoogle that.
I entered and made my way to the elevator, but not before stealing a glance at the receptionist Emma. Holy cow, she was smoking hot. Perfect proportions, a little on the skinnier side but nothing dangerous. She had wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. She was about 5'5 from my estimations. She and c-cup breasts, some might say nay right about here, but as a man I believe that any size can work. You'd have to be a fool to dislike a woman just for that. In fact, if you can't appreciate every size, can you really call youreelf a man?!?? Woman too, no shame if you are a lesbian, but I ask that everybody take these sacred words to heart.
I only took a glance, last time I looked a little too long while at the reception desk, I could just feel the contempt in Emma's eyes building.
As I got on the elevator, I noticed someone aboard. It was a pretty blond in tight sweat pants and a sizable rack, maybe E-cups, maybe 5"2. Perhaps I stared a bit too long because she turned to me and made a scowl.
"Fuck are you looking at?!?" She yelled as she turned her whole body towards me.
I almost stumbled on my words, thankfully the elevator was already moving. " I thought I heard a coin drop from my pocket where you were standing, my apologies, I was mistaken."
" ugh, creep"
I scratched the back of my head, perhaps I was a little out of it today. The doors opened and I hurriedly skittered away, not willing to make things awkward any longer. In my hurry, I bumped into my neighbor.
" Are you okay, I'm sorry for bumping into you." I said as I lent a hand to her.
The girl swatted my hand away and got up herself. As she dusted herself off, she looked at me with eyes of scrutiny, " I'm fine, just watch where you're going." With a loud bang she closed her apartment door shut.
That was my next door neighbor Leah, at least, that's what I've heard other people call her. We never talked much but I always couldn't help but notice her hot bod. She was the 5"9, had amazing autumn hair, a perfect hourglass body, best of all, her ass is killer, otherworldly shit with the way it jiggles sometimes. I'm not good with physics but even I know physics ain't supposed to do that.
I entered and shut my apartment door and simply fell flat onto my couch.
" Fuck, on top of having to find a new job, now even more people probably dislike me now" I hit my couch pillow with as much force as I could muster, 'sorry pillow-kun.' Pillow-kun decompressed in an instant as if to say 'you're weak.'
" Arghh, I wish something would go right in my life. I wanna be rich, hit up smoking hot chicks, but I'm just a loser who can't muster up anything."
Suddenly I heard a ding sound
[Initializing system: 1%]
.
.
.
.
[system initialiazed: 100% complete!]
[Welcome master! I'm your coach for the suggestion system. Hip hip hooray, ain't that sick, you can turn your life around with just a bit of effort!]
'What the, is something talking in my head?!?! Have I finally gone delusional, maybe people were right…'
[yikes master, stop wallowing in pity, this is all real and you'll soon realize it. To wake you up to reality I'll administer a slight shock to your body.]
Suddenly I fell to floor grasping the air everywhere. It took me a full minute before I could stabilize myself again. 'This was most definitely real.'
[Im suprised master, you've surpassed what little expectations I had, bravo! That was only a mental shock simulation, your actual body is fine! Don't worry, I won't be administering punishments to anymore, you already punish yourself enough with your decision making skills.]
I was about to start yelling at this unknown entity but I managed to stop myself. 'Weird, normally I'd have been raging by now.'
[Youre not wrong to think that master! Let me explain myself, I am the suggestion system and you are its chosen wielder. You have the power to suggest changes in individuals, groups, environments, in relation to how interact with them or with you. Bear with me, right now you have 100 suggestion points, with this you can enact changes within its reach. The amount a suggestion costs depends on how resistant the target is, or how far it strays from what is typical, this means that it is constantly changing! If you think about the system, a panel will appear in your mind, try it out!]
I did as the system said and though about a system panel.
————————————————————
Name: Max Castle
SP: 100
————————————————————
'There really isn't much there…'
[Hahaha, silly master, what more could you need. You have something millions would fight for, people will lay down their morals and bare their fangs for the opportunity you have.]
'Still, why was I chosen of all people?' Max thought.
[Well, let me look at my logs here, right right. The candidate for the system must have an iq below 95, feel that they are lacking in some way, think more with their lower body than their upper body, be unattractive… do you want me to continue?]
'STOP STOP, I GET IT NOW!'
[Well master, you were chosen because you fit those requirements, because its 'spicier' that way as the humans say.]
' So like are you the creation of some god or something, is this world magical!!?!'
[Calm down master! Does it really matter, at the extreme ends they are essentially indistinguishable. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately in your case, there is no magic on this planet. It's a pure world! You might have been eaten alive otherwise the second you utilized your powers!]
' Also, why do I feel a little different now.'
[Thats because as a gift, the system boosted your intelligence, you'd probably averaged 96 on an iq test now! Before, through my simulations, you averaged a 89. Not too shabby now master, eh, you're only a little dumb now.]
'I don't know whether to be grateful or be angry at your snark. Well, it doesn't matter, how do I use you!'
[I can already tell you're thinking with your lower head master. Who is it? You're neighbor, the receptionist, or maybe even the woman you met on the elevator. Tell me tell me.]
There was a crimson blush on my face as a tent was pitched in my pants. Truthfully, I was thinking about all of them at once. How nice would it be if all them would adore me.
*cough* *cough* ' Ahem, just tell me how to use the system, and how I earn more points.'
[Youre no fun master. To use the system simply make a statement with the intent to channel SP points and a pop up will show up with how many points it will cost. You can either accept or reject it. If it's too many points, it will simply be rejected automatically. As for earning more points you'll know soon enough, just know that you have a variety of options.]
I tried to channel thinking about points, ' Leah will knock on my door and ask to have sex.'
[REJECTED]
[You really went swinging hard there master, unfortunately Leah really and I mean REALLY won't have sex with you.]
'Heh, that was merely a test, even someone like me expected as much.'
[Master, rather than directly using your ultimate move, it's better to chain your attacks.]
'You said it weirdly but I see what you mean system! I will that Leah will find me attractive!'
[SP COST: 100]
' urgh, I don't know if I immediately wanna break the bank. But if Leah gains hits for me, maybe I can work with that earn some points!'
[Thats quite bold master, are you sure though?]
' Err, let's modify it a bit. Leah will find me slightly attractive.'
[SP COST: 40]
'Accept!'
[It seems you've figured it out master, along will your words, the intent you place in them affects the SP cost. That means if you said the same statement with a different mental image in mine, the price will vary.]
I headed out my apartment and went to knock on Leah's. A minute later the door opened slightly with only Leah's head being visible.
" Do I know you?" Leah said as she looked at the person who knocked. 'Was there a guy this attractive that I know?'
'Ouch, it's like she forgot who I was completely! It's only been an hour and I'm already out of her mind.'
" I just wanted to apologize for bumping into you today, I wanted to make it up to you in some way."
Leah looked at me for a second
" Oh, you were that guy, it's nothing. If that's all, you can go, no need to thank me" Leah was about to close the door
" Wait!" Max said
"What is it?" Leah looked slightly annoyed. This guy was a little hot, but he should know when someone wanted to end a conversation.
'Shit system, even this isn't enough! How much does it cost to make her willing to accept my help.'
[SP COST: 10]
'ACCEPT!'
"What is it?" Leah asked annoyed, this guy was really stalling.
"Uh uhm, please let me help you someway to make it up to you!" Max said in a moment of panic.
"Oh uhm, I guess that's fine. You can help me move some boxes to the living since they're a little heavy." Leah said. ' Maybe having him help me isn't so bad, at least he's nice to look at."
" Ok great! By the way, we never talked much. What's your name?"
"I'm Leah, come in." She fully opened the door.
Max could finally take in her fulll figure and outfit. She was wearing black shorts that accentuated her perfect bubbly ass, and she had on a light blue frilly blouse.
[+150, enter the home of a woman that isn't your mother]
'So that's how it works, I kinda get it!'
"Just takes these and put them in the living room. It might take a few trips."
" Got it, by the way Leah, can I get to know you."
"I'm in my 3rd year of college, just trying to make it through and get my business degree." Leah said with little interest.
'I still don't think she cares that much, maybe I need to spend a little more points. System, make Leah more receptive to me.'
-50
[150 points left]
A subtle change happened in Leah body language. She started leaning towards max a bit more and there was a bit more of a sparkle in her eyes.
'Now that I think about it, this guy seems pretty cool' Leah though as she got a bit closer.
I squatted down and lifted one of the boxes. It's not my place to ask yet, but I wonder what she has in these.
" Do you have any hobbies if you don't mind me asking Leah"
' the way he says my name, it's kinda hot. Could this be the first decent guy I've met in awhile.' Leah thought. " It's a little embarrassing but I like watching anime and reading manga, you probably find that weird though right?" Leah said as she tilted her head.
" Not at all, I watch anime too, it's refreshing to know such a cute girl watches it too" Max said.
'Cute?!?! He said im cute, wait Leah relax, you don't wanna make a bad impression.' Leah thought frantically. " Really?! Have you watched Kiss X Perfect!"
'Holy fuck system! You're making it so easy, thank you system I am forever grateful. I can't believe my bullshitting is actually working.'
[Don't get too cocky, you still have a long way to go before you can get comfortable!]
" Yeah I loved that anime, the ending made me want so much more. I ended up binging the whole manga." Max said as he put down a box.
" Finally someone who understands! I read the entire manga online when I finished the anime. In fact, I even bought every volume, it's actually in one of the boxes your carrying. I was so hyped when they released the movie a month ago, but I haven't watched it yet…"
" Do you maybe want to watch the movie together sometime" Max said with every fiber of his being.
" EH!! I would love to!" Leah said with excitement. ' Is he asking me on a date! He's pretty cute and he likes Kiss X Perfect! Maybe this isn't so bad.'
"Watching the movie with another passionate fan makes the experience so much better" Max said as he put down the last box. "When are you free?"
" Meet me tomorrow at my apartment at 7pm, I have a 4k tv so it'll look really pretty!"
"Got it, I'll see you tomorrow Leah. Bye now!"
'It feels a little empty now that he's gone… I can't wait for tomorrow!" Leah thought.
[you've done better than I thought, maybe you really do have some potential in ya!]
'With this I might not be a loser anymore!'
[Nah, still a loser, just a loser with powers, heh.]