The bluish light of the phone illuminated the dark room, revealing the weary face of Lucas as he lay on his bed, scrolling through his Instagram feed without much interest. The pictures passed quickly, almost meaninglessly, until one particular post made him stop abruptly. It was her: Amanda. She was smiling, wrapped in the arms of an unfamiliar guy, at a party full of colors and lights. In the caption, the words hit like a punch in the stomach: "New beginnings, new joys. Happy to be by your side!"

Lucas felt his chest tighten. His heart raced as if trying to escape the pain. "One month... Only one month…" he thought, while his trembling hand clutched the phone. It felt as if he were falling, as if the ground had disappeared beneath his feet. Memories flooded his mind uncontrollably: the smiles he had loved so much, the embraces he thought were eternal, and the harsh words he wished he could forget.

He sat up on his bed, breathing heavily. He couldn't stay there. The pain was unbearable. Quickly putting on his running clothes, he left the house without saying a word. The night was cold, and the silence only amplified the turmoil in his mind. He started running, as if he could leave the pain behind.

As his feet hit the pavement, flashbacks continued to invade his thoughts. He remembered how it all began in his first year of high school when his eyes met hers for the first time. Amanda was standing in the library, distracted, flipping through a worn book. Lucas, shy, approached to return a book and accidentally bumped into her. Their eyes met, and in that moment, it felt like the world stopped for a few seconds.

The first few months were like a dream. They shared laughs during breaks, long conversations over text late at night, and special moments, like the day he took her to a park and saw her face light up with a smile as they ran after a kite. Amanda had a sparkle in her eyes, an energy that made Lucas want to be better every day. He felt like he had found someone he could share everything with.

But as time went on, things began to change. Amanda started to isolate herself, and Lucas noticed a shadow in her once-bright eyes. She began to talk about her internal struggles, about a sadness that seemed endless. Lucas, inexperienced, did what he could to help. He stayed up late listening to her vent, researched ways to support her, and tried to be her anchor amidst the storm.

There were days when she seemed to improve. He remembered one time when he took her to watch the sunset, and she smiled genuinely, thanking him for being by her side. Lucas treasured those moments. But there were also dark days when she shut herself off and said things that deeply hurt him.

"You don't care about me."

"You're selfish. I meant nothing to you."

Those words echoed in Lucas's mind as he ran. He swallowed them, even though he knew they weren't true. He gave up holidays, worked to buy gifts he knew would make Amanda smile, and stood by her during moments when others might have walked away. All because he loved her. Because he believed they were building something together.

Now, as raindrops began to fall, Lucas stopped in the middle of a deserted road. The rhythmic sound of the rain contrasted with the chaos in his heart. He looked up at the starry sky, hands on his knees, his body trembling. Questions piled up in his mind:

"Was I a fool for giving so much of myself?"

"Is this love? Loving and not being loved in return?"

He felt broken, as if all the pieces that made up who he was had scattered. But at the same time, something deep inside him seemed to be awakening.

That's when he heard a voice. Not an ordinary voice, but something that resonated directly in his mind:

"Lifestyle System activated. Welcome, Lucas."

He startled, looking around. "Who's there?" he asked, panting. But no one was there. Suddenly, a translucent panel appeared before his eyes, floating in the air. Bright white letters glowed on the panel:

[Lifestyle System - Level 1]

Initial Mission: Complete a 2 km run. Reward: Unlock "Progress Tracker" feature.

Lucas blinked, confused. "What is this? Am I going crazy?" he murmured. But as he looked down at his feet and realized he had already run a good distance, something in him decided to keep going. Maybe it was the desire to escape, or maybe it was curiosity. He resumed running, pushing himself to complete the mission.

With every step, the rain grew heavier, but he didn't stop. His body felt tired, but there was also something new: a spark of determination. When he finally completed the 2 km, the panel reappeared:

Mission Completed!

Reward Received: "Progress Tracker" feature unlocked.

A new tab appeared on the panel, showing a list of daily objectives:

Daily Exercises: Running, stretching, light training. Studies: Mathematics, foreign language, reading. Finances: Save a portion of allowance for future investments.

Additionally, an explanatory text appeared:

"Welcome to the Lifestyle System. This system is designed to help you overcome challenges and reach your full potential. By completing daily missions and long-term objectives, you will unlock skills, tools, and new resources to transform your life."

Lucas stared at the panel for a moment. It was surreal, but also fascinating. A small smile crept onto his face. For the first time since the breakup, he realized that maybe he could change. Maybe he could grow. Amanda was gone, but he was still here. And maybe, just maybe, he could find a new path, a new reason to keep going.

The sound of the rain softened, and Lucas, soaked and exhausted, headed back home. His mind was still full of doubts, but now there was something else: a spark of hope.