NOVEL NEXT Chapter 38: Grand Entrance
Xanthia indulged in admiring her own beauty for quite a while after replacing her bedsheet. She concluded that the highlight of her outfit was undoubtedly the tantalizing glimpse of creamy white skin between the hem of her pleated skirt and the top of her black over-the-knee socks.
This was the classic "absolute territory," a surefire way to boost her charm points significantly.
The key was that she could not only see it but also touch it. This brought her immense satisfaction, unlike in her previous life, where she could only admire such shots online, feeling a pang of envy.
Mimicking the classic selfie poses she saw online, she picked up her phone and snapped pictures in front of the full-length mirror, her phone strategically covering her face.
This pose effectively masked any facial flaws, making the photos look stunning and alluring if one had a good figure. It had a mysterious allure, akin to the "half-hidden pipa" aesthetic.
However, after taking several photos, she still felt something was off—
Primarily, her figure was too thin and flat. This kind of face-covering selfie, if posted online or in group chats, might lead her friends to mistake her for a cross-dressing guy. Insisting she was a girl would probably be met with skepticism. Her flat figure didn’t help matters.
These days, many cross-dressers took selfies more beautiful than real girls. Add AI-generated beauties into the mix, and the cyber world had become fiercely competitive.
Some cheeky friends might even mock her with "kkp" comments, assuming she had something to prove. Even revealing her voice might not convince them, as they’d suspect a voice changer or a fake voice expert.
Xanthia, now somewhat of a perfectionist, realized that her selfies didn’t quite satisfy her own standards of beauty. She decided to put them aside for now, recognizing she still had leveling up to do.
At this moment, she remembered her "Foodie" attribute, which had upgraded to "Gourmand" after completing a task. This attribute had some rather magical effects!
Of course, if she chose to deactivate this attribute, all its special effects would vanish. The excess energy stored from overeating, manifesting as an enhanced bust similar to a camel’s hump, would return to normal.
It was afternoon, and with over an hour until dinner, she decided to visit a buffet restaurant to test the attribute’s effects.
She didn’t change out of her JK uniform and over-the-knee socks. The outfit was incredibly comfortable, a testament to the system's high-quality output!
Although her selfies might lead others to think she was a cross-dresser, in reality, her appearance would attract attention, enhancing her presence significantly.
Deep down, Xanthia still craved attention. Who wouldn’t want to be prettier and more dazzling?
Since acquiring and continuously using the "Socialite" attribute, she’d been accumulating experience points. It wouldn’t take long for this to upgrade to the "Social Butterfly" attribute.
As a result, Xanthia felt her confidence growing. Walking the streets dressed as a cute anime-style girl in a JK uniform posed no pressure at all.
She even thought her actions were noble—publicly sharing beauty to benefit all who appreciated it. Wasn’t that a grand endeavor?
Xanthia's greatness needed no further words!
She even considered that people might start calling her "Goddess Xanthia." When she eventually acquired more dazzling, beautiful golden-tier outfits from the system mall, true darkness would descend!
Goddess Xanthia, activated!
Wearing a pair of black leather shoes that matched her JK uniform perfectly and carrying a small handbag for her phone, charger, and other items, Xanthia set off confidently.
She wasn’t used to carrying a bag, having always worn pants with pockets to conveniently hold her phone and other items.
Checking the time, she decided to visit a hair salon before dinner. Her selfies had highlighted her hairstyle's inadequacy.
Having lost her mother, the original Xanthia didn’t know how to style herself, nor did she have the inclination to do so. Her short hair, with its straight bangs, was rather plain and student-like, somewhat outdated.
Now, Xanthia was consciously growing her hair long. Her ideal look was the classic "black long straight" style, her ultimate XP. Grooming herself in this direction would ensure a daily dose of happiness from seeing her own beauty.
Given her short hair, Xanthia decided to get a more fashionable haircut that would better complement her current JK uniform style.
Acting on her impulses without hesitation was her trademark.
She headed straight to a high-end hair salon with excellent reviews, where she got a trendy short haircut inspired by Synomilia Social.
With this new haircut and her pure, adorable JK uniform, Xanthia underwent a stunning transformation!
She checked her system panel and noticed her appearance and charm attributes had jumped significantly. Her appearance score leaped from 64 to 69—a solid "7 out of 10" beauty, even without makeup. Her charm increased from 40 to 48, clearly boosted by the system's outfit.
Without even using "Happiness Points" to enhance her looks, simply changing her hairstyle had made a huge difference. This underscored the importance of a good haircut.
Not everyone had the inherent good looks to pull off a buzz cut like Dionysius, whose raw facial features allowed him to rock even the harshest styles.
Previously, her plain student short hair diminished her appearance and presence. Now, she felt she had lifted half the seal on her beauty. Growing her hair out would unlock her most perfect form.
Testing the "Gourmand" attribute at the buffet restaurant was also a success. However, to avoid drawing attention to her extraordinary appetite, she restrained herself somewhat, lest she bankrupt the owner.
She discovered that the attribute, while theoretically allowing her to store energy and increase her bust size, required an enormous amount of food.
Despite feeling full and eating enough to last three days, even frequenting multiple buffet restaurants to avoid suspicion, her bust only grew slightly—barely noticeable. It was like Schrodinger’s bust enhancement!
Clearly, enhancing her fundamental attributes was the real solution. The attribute's extra effects would have to accumulate slowly over time.
Cautious and prudent, Xanthia decided that eating out should be done discreetly to avoid drawing attention. Cooking large quantities at home for energy storage might be a better strategy—assuming she could afford it, lest she eats herself into poverty.
Thus, her holiday ended productively with significant self-improvement.
On the day school resumed, students were expected to return by noon, with the afternoon free for activities, though evening self-study was mandatory. Those who hadn't completed their homework often spent the afternoon copying from others, as assignments were collected that night.
On such unofficial school days, uniforms weren't required.
Thus, the increasingly confident Xanthia made her grand entrance in her beloved system outfit!
Her dazzling appearance caught everyone's attention as she strode into school, exuding an aura of charm and grace, ready to conquer the new term.
