Xanthia spent some time admiring her reflection after repcing her bedsheet. She concluded that the highlight of her outfit was the enticing strip of pale skin visible between the hem of her pleated skirt and the top of her bck over-the-knee socks.

  This was the cssic "absolute territory," a surefire way to significantly enhance her charm.

  The appeal was not just seeing it but also being able to touch it. This gave her immense satisfaction, a sharp contrast to her previous life, where such views were limited to online images, leaving her envious.

  Imitating cssic selfie poses she had seen online, Xanthia picked up her phone and took pictures in front of a full-length mirror, holding the phone strategically to obscure her face.

  This pose cleverly hid any imperfections, making the photos appear stunning and alluring—as long as one had a good figure. It had a mysterious charm, reminiscent of the "half-hidden pipa" aesthetic.

  After taking several pictures, she still felt something wasn’t right—

  Her figure was too thin and ft. This kind of face-covering selfie, if shared online or in group chats, might lead her friends to mistake her for a cross-dressing guy. Insisting she was a girl would probably only draw skepticism. Her ck of curves didn’t help.

  Nowadays, cross-dressers often posted selfies that looked more attractive than those of actual girls. Coupled with AI-generated beauties, the competition in the digital world had grown fierce.

  Some cheeky friends might even tease her with comments like "trap" (an acronym suggesting "cross-dresser"), assuming she was trying to prove something. Even revealing her voice might not convince them—they might assume it was a voice changer or a well-practiced fake.

  Xanthia, now something of a perfectionist, realized that her selfies failed to meet her own high standards of beauty. She decided to set them aside, acknowledging she still had some leveling up to do.

  At that moment, she remembered her "Foodie" attribute, which had upgraded to "Gourmet" after completing a recent task. This attribute had some rather peculiar effects!

  Of course, if she deactivated the attribute, all its special effects would disappear. The stored energy from overeating, which temporarily enhanced her bust size in a way simir to a camel’s hump, would revert to normal.

  With over an hour until dinner, Xanthia 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, which were incredibly comfortable—a testament to the system's impeccable quality.

  Although her selfies might lead others to assume she was cross-dressing, in reality, her appearance drew attention and significantly enhanced her presence.

  Deep down, Xanthia craved attention. Who wouldn’t want to feel prettier and more dazzling?

  Since acquiring and regurly using the "Socialite" attribute, she had been accumuting experience points. Soon, she would unlock the "Social Butterfly" attribute.

  This growing confidence made walking through the streets dressed in her cute, anime-inspired JK uniform completely natural.

  Xanthia even believed her actions were noble—sharing beauty with the public for others to admire. Wasn’t that a meaningful endeavor?

  Her greatness needed no further expnation!

  She even imagined people calling her "Angel Xanthia." Once she acquired more dazzling golden-tier outfits from the system mall, her magnificence would truly shine like an angel.

  Angel Xanthia, activated!

  Wearing a pair of bck leather shoes that matched her JK uniform and carrying a small handbag for essentials like her phone and charger, Xanthia set off confidently.

  She wasn’t used to carrying a bag, as she had always worn pants with pockets for convenience.

  Checking the time, she decided to visit a hair salon before dinner. Her selfies had revealed her hairstyle’s inadequacy.

  The original Xanthia, having lost her mother, had neither learned nor cared to style herself. Her short hair, with its straight bangs, was pin and student-like—an outdated look.

  Now, Xanthia was growing her hair long, aiming for the cssic "bck long straight" style, her ultimate beauty goal. Grooming herself in this direction would ensure a daily dose of joy from admiring her reflection.

  For now, though, she opted for a trendier haircut to better complement her JK uniform.

  Following her usual impulsive nature, Xanthia headed straight to a high-end hair salon with excellent reviews. There, she got a stylish short haircut inspired by current fashion trends.

  The result was stunning. With her new haircut and her adorable JK uniform, Xanthia felt like a new person!

  Checking her system panel, she saw that her appearance and charm attributes had increased noticeably. Her appearance score jumped from 64 to 69—a solid beautiful, even without makeup. Her charm rose from 40 to 48, thanks to the outfit's added appeal.

  This transformation proved the importance of a good haircut. Without even using happy points to enhance her looks, the improvement was remarkable.

  Previously, her pin student-like haircut had dulled her beauty and presence. Now, she felt as if she had lifted part of the seal on her potential. Growing her hair longer would bring her closer to her ideal form.

  Testing the "Gourmet" attribute at the buffet restaurant was also successful. To avoid suspicion about her extraordinary appetite, she restrained herself from eating too much at once, mindful not to arm the staff.

  She discovered that while the attribute allowed her to store energy and temporarily enhance her bust size, it required consuming a vast amount of food.

  Even after eating enough to st three days and visiting multiple buffet restaurants to avoid suspicion, the growth in her bust size was minimal—barely noticeable. It was like Schrodinger’s bust enhancement!

  Clearly, the real solution y in boosting her fundamental attributes. The "Gourmet" effects would only accumute slowly over time.

  Prudent and cautious, Xanthia decided that future indulgences should be done discreetly. Cooking rge meals at home for energy storage might be a better strategy, provided she could afford it. She needed to avoid eating herself into poverty.

  By the end of her holiday, Xanthia had made significant strides in self-improvement.

  When 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 assignments, as they were due that night.

  Uniforms weren’t required on such unofficial days.

  Confident in her newfound charm, Xanthia made her grand entrance in her beloved system outfit.

  Her dazzling appearance immediately drew everyone’s attention as she walked into school, exuding an aura of grace and charm, ready to take on the new term.