"5?"
Tanaka Masao nodded thoughtfully.
"So… what level is that, exactly?"
System: ...
Seeing you look so deep in thought, I assumed you already knew.
[Charm stat:
Well-proportioned features with no obvious flaws = 5.
Perfect appearance = 10.
After exceeding 10, outward appearance no longer changes; instead, it enhances one's aura and temperament, helping to increase favorability with other beings.]
Tanaka Masao was quite satisfied with that description of looks.
He then asked the system about the other attributes.
Strength referred to raw muscular power. In theory, it could be increased without limit—but Constitution needed to keep up.
Otherwise, there was a real risk of throwing a punch and breaking his own bones.
Agility covered not only running speed, but also reaction time, body coordination, and similar factors.
Constitution included the strength of bones, internal organs, blood vessels, recovery ability, endurance, resistance, and more—it enhanced the body in an all-around way.
With sufficiently high values, things like poison immunity, limb regeneration, or even being impervious to blades and bullets weren't entirely impossible.
Spirit governed memory, focus, perception, and insight.
Luck was special—it was a rather metaphysical concept.
The higher the value, the greater the chance of encountering good things, but that didn't mean misfortune would never occur.
Likewise, even with low Luck, it was still possible to run into good fortune.
After understanding the functions of each attribute, Tanaka Masao raised another question.
"System, why did I get a free attribute point? I pulled a Random Talent, didn't I?"
While attribute points weren't bad, a single point clearly couldn't compare to a talent.
[The Random Talent purchased by the host does not guarantee a talent drop.
However, please rest assured—the system has thoughtfully prepared a pity mechanism.
For every ten Random Talent purchases, one professional skill is guaranteed.
For every ninety purchases, one talent is guaranteed.]
This… this familiar mechanism.
Tanaka Masao hadn't expected that even after reincarnating, he'd still run into something this painfully familiar.
You're a system from miHoYo or something, aren't you?
With odds like this, the system felt like a scam.
By his estimate, getting a single talent might cost him nine million Corruption Value.
"Sigh… whatever. Random attribute points aren't bad either, and Corruption Value isn't that hard to earn."
[Host, I never said free attribute points would drop 100% of the time.]
Tanaka Masao's mouth twitched violently.
"What do you mean—there's other stuff too?"
[Correct. The prize pool contains many different items. Free attribute points are merely one of them.
However, if the host wants free attribute points, that is not impossible.
[Free Attribute Point] has now been added to the shop as a purchasable item.
The host may buy it at any time.
Note: Individual purchases do not count toward the pity system.]
A trap. This was absolutely a trap.
Tanaka Masao could practically smell the stench of a black-hearted capitalist.
He opened the shop, and sure enough, there was a new item:
[Free Attribute Point ×1 — Price: 100,000 Corruption Value]
...
A string of beautiful words followed—chirping birds and fragrant flowers.
Panting heavily, Tanaka Masao finally vented all the dissatisfaction in his heart.
He didn't want to look at this cursed thing anymore.
It was a bottomless pit.
Still, as long as he earned enough Corruption Value, he believed that one day he'd empty the system's entire prize pool.
System: Young man, just work hard and keep grinding draws.
Tanaka Masao opened the two [Random Items] he had purchased.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining…]
Familiar manga manuscript paper appeared. Seeing its contents, Tanaka Masao cried out:
"Holy crap—another doujinshi?!"
This time, it was the famous Two Flowers.
Sunflower and Hydrangea.
The quality was as excellent as ever, and the story just as captivating.
"Sigh… looks like this is the path I'm getting rich on."
Shaking his head helplessly, Tanaka Masao dialed Sawamura Sayuri's number.
"Moshi moshi, Tanaka-kun."
"It's me, Sayuri-nee."
"Tanaka-kun, why didn't you come over this weekend? Onee-san really missed you, you know."
"Ahaha… I've been pretty busy lately. I'll come by next week."
"Then it's a promise—make sure you come next week. Oh, right, Tanaka-kun, what's the reason for calling?"
"Well, it's like this—I've got two new books here and wanted to trouble you to help with publication."
"Eh~? New books already? That fast?!"
Sayuri was clearly surprised on the other end.
"Tanaka-kun, you haven't been busy because of this, have you? You need to take care of your health—don't overwork yourself."
As a fellow artist, she naturally understood how exhausting it could be.
That was why, seeing his absurd productivity, her first concern was his physical condition.
Tanaka Masao felt a bit touched. Though they hadn't known each other long, Sawamura Sayuri really was a kind and caring elder.
"I'm fine. I make sure to rest properly."
"That's good. In that case, I'll contact the publisher on my end."
"Don't you need to check the quality first?"
"No need. I trust Tanaka-kun's level. Just bring the manuscripts next time."
"Then I'll be counting on you, Sayuri-nee."
...
After hanging up, Tanaka Masao opened his Takeda social media account.
He trusted the quality of system-produced works—they'd definitely get published.
So he decided to start promoting early.
Thanks to the huge success of the previous book, his account had gained many followers.
He now had over thirty thousand fans.
All of them were loyal customers who had followed the scent after reading his work.
They discussed the plot under his posts, praised Tanaka Masao, and expressed their love.
Naturally, they were also eagerly anticipating his next release.
So after Tanaka Masao posted a teaser for the new work, comments quickly appeared.
[Am I seeing this right? Takeda-sensei is releasing a new work?!]
[That's right—that was only a week ago, wasn't it? A new release already? Takeda-sensei is insanely productive.]
[Hey, Takeda-sensei, slow down! I haven't fully enjoyed the current one yet—my body might not keep up!]
[Hahaha, I've practically worn mine out rereading it. I've been waiting for the next one!]
[The art style is still gorgeous. I really like this black-haired long-straight beauty—just look at that smile, she seems so pure. This must be a wholesome romance, right?]
[I prefer the other one—the mature working woman type.]
Everyone commented enthusiastically, expressing their anticipation for the new work.
You couldn't find a single negative or bad review among them.
Looking at such a friendly comment section, Tanaka Masao nodded in satisfaction.
"Everyone really is a group of pure and kind good kids, huh."