My childhood friend is absolutely furious.
I don't have time for this right now.
I'm just trying to get a handle on this situation.
Plus, I'm currently deep in self-loathing.
"Shuu-kun. Why are you so flustered?"
"You have acquired the skill 'Intimidation Resistance Level 1.'"
Annoying. Seriously annoying.
Though it's just my imagination...
Ugh... I wish I could crawl into a hole.
"You have acquired the skill 'Metaphor Level 1.'"
"So, why did you run? It was really hard for me to chase after you, you know? Honestly..."
"I'm curious too! Right, buddy?"
"A guy who confesses every day and gets rejected isn't much of a buddy... It's kind of a bummer."
"Isn't that harsh? It makes me want to cry, for real."
"Anyway, I'm sorry, Saya. I just felt like running suddenly. Really, I'm sorry."
"You have acquired the skill 'Deception Level 1.'"
"Synthesizing."
"You have acquired the skill 'Deception Level 2.'"
"Liar. That's your lying face."
She's really sharp.
Well, she's my childhood friend.
She can tell when I'm lying.
We've known each other for a long time.
"Yeah. I was just feeling lazy. Sorry."
"Absolutely. Shuu-chan, as punishment, you'll eat the lunch I made today!"
That's not punishment; that's a reward.
What a lucky event.
Is it finally my time?
No, it's probably just an extension of my imagination.
"Did you just say lunch?"
"You have acquired the skill 'Confirmation Level 1.'"
Anything goes at this point.
I'm amazed at my own imagination.
"Yeah, I did."
Seriously? This is the best.
"That's a reward."
"You're really saying that!? I'm so happy!"
Cute. Incredibly cute.
My childhood friend might be the best in the world.
"Damn it, you're so lucky! You should just blow up!"
"Haha. Isn't it great?"
"You have acquired the skill 'Explosion Resistance Level 1.'"
Why? That was just a figure of speech.
This makes no sense... especially my brain...
"Quiet down. Morning homeroom is starting, so everyone take your seats. Especially you, Nakayama. You're always not in your seat. Get it together this time."
The teacher came in.
He looks very tired.
He seems too lazy to scold us.
I understand not wanting to deal with it since I'm feeling lazy too, but is that okay for a teacher?
"You have reached the required number of 'Situation Explanation Level 1' skills."
"Synthesizing into 'Situation Explanation Level 3.'"
Annoying. And stop adding new patterns.
Is it my fault for thinking about it?
"The skill 'Resignation' has been activated."
But that's impossible. I'll give up.
Wait, wasn't I just guided by a skill?
Can't I do something about this freely?
"Now, I'll explain today's schedule. I'll only say it once, so listen carefully."
Ugh. The teacher's speech has started.
It's going to be long.
It's as long and rambling as the principal's speeches, for example.
"You have acquired the skills 'Example Level 1' and 'Metaphor Level 1.'"
"'Metaphor Level 1' has synthesized into 'Metaphor Level 2.'"
Again? I don't need it.
"You have used 'Resignation' more than a certain amount."
"You have acquired the title 'Master of Resignation.'"
Isn't that title weird?
Come to think of it, all the titles so far have been weird...
What effects do they have?
Well, it's my imagination, so there's no way...
"You have acquired the skill 'Appraisal Level 1.'"
"Do you want to use the skill 'Appraisal'?"
I was asked by the usual voice.
This voice can ask questions too?
My imagination is really bad.
I might as well go for it.
Nothing will happen anyway.
"Skill has been used."
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[Title] Master of Resignation
Awarded to those who have unconsciously used the active skill 'Resignation' ten times.
By giving up on things, your luck doubles for a certain period.
The more significant the thing you give up on, the greater the additional effects.
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What the heck is this?
It makes no sense at all.
"Hey, are you listening, Suzumura? Repeat what I just said."
Oh, crap.
"I'm sorry!"
"It's rare for you, Suzumura. Be careful from now on."
Phew... I'm glad I usually pretend to be an honor student.
Even though my grades aren't that great, just improving my image makes a big difference.
"You have acquired the skill 'Relief Level 1.'"
What use is that?
For times when I want to feel relieved? Pointless.
Well, I can't use it anyway.
That's really pointless.