Dapper grinned from ear to ear at Elena's words. He had already forgotten he promised her a date today.
'This… I can finally calm my raging boner!'
He lifted his head with a bright smile, making Elena's heart thump like a drum. Dapper's charming face was a weapon fashioned specifically to shatter her defenses—and it worked. She instantly lost all composure.
"Sure, we're going on that date today, just like I promised," Dapper said.
Elena's heart pounded so hard Dapper could practically hear the rhythm of it.
'He said yes… He finally said yes… this feels like a dream!.. I shouldn't act like a fool. Blair's advice actually worked. B-But, I've never had sex before…'
"T-Thank you," Elena muttered, her cheeks flaring red.
With a casual wink, Dapper slung his backpack over one shoulder and turned to Yavo and Lice, who had been standing nearby, their arms folded like disappointed dads.
"See you tomorrow, guys," Dapper added, just as Yavo's voice cut through the air, stopping him.
"What the hell is wrong with you, Dapper? You don't even hang out with us anymore! We agreed to game at Lice's place today. Finals are literally tomorrow!" Yavo barked, his red spiky hair matching the frustration in his frown.
"Sigh… I'm sorry, guys. I promise we'll play tomorrow. But I already promised Elena. Bro code," Dapper replied with a wink, before grabbing Elena's hand and leading her out of the classroom.
Once they left, Yavo and Lice stood in the quiet classroom, accompanied by a meek girl who quickly snatched her backpack and power-walked out.
"Sigh… Look at me, Lice. Am I ugly?" Yavo suddenly asked.
"To be honest, you look creepy. Like a female' panty sniffer," Lice replied, adjusting his glasses.
"Pfft. I forgot to tell you—your left hand is bulkier than your right, like you've been training it exclusively. And I know what you've been working out lately," Yavo muttered, his voice low and a teasing grin spread wide across his face.
Lice's face went crimson. Without a word, he picked up his bag and bolted out of the classroom.
"I might just become a farmer after graduation at this point," Yavo sighed, slinging his crossbag over his shoulder and trailing after him.
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Dapper and Elena boarded a taxi headed for a cinema far from Epathe. He was afraid of running into Ruth—since her influence in Epathe was no joke. Elena was aware too.
'I really should tell Ruth about my system soon.'
Then, inside the moving vehicle, a screen popped up before Dapper's eyes.
[One Baddie Detected.]
[A side quest has been initiated.]
[Quest: Keep a good Relationship with Elena Tanor.]
[Reward: Undefined.]
Dapper blinked in disbelief and stole a glance at Elena, scanning her closely. This was the first quest his system had ever given him—and oddly, it wasn't perverted, nor did it have a time limit. It simply told him to keep a good relationship with Elena.
'My system never ceases to surprise me. If it's giving me this quest, then Elena must be important somehow. But what makes her so special?'
The taxi came to a halt. After paying, the two stepped out. They were now in Lutava—a distant city from Epathe, known for being one of the safest human cities. Still, safety only extended to only heavily populated areas. The outskirts were a mess, with rampaging monsters occasionally swarming human zones.
"Uhm, Dapper… Let's go shopping first. My treat. We can't walk around in our uniforms, right?" Elena said, pressing her massive breasts against his shoulder.
*Gulp.*
'How rich is this girl to casually sponsor everything? So this is what girls feel when men splurge money on them. At this point, I'm gonna get shameless, hehe.'
"Sure," Dapper replied, intertwining his hand with hers. Her hand was tiny and soft in his—like it was meant to fit there. They strolled through the city, soon finding a shopping mall.
"Good day, welcome to our Deluxe Shopping Mall," greeted a petite girl with giant floppy ears.
'Eh? A rabbit girl?'
"Let's go over there! You'll pick what I wear on our date!" Elena beamed, dragging Dapper into the women's boutique section. She gathered an armful of clothes and pulled him into a changing room, locking the door behind them.
Without hesitation, she undid her school uniform, exposing her ample chest encased in an overly thick pink bra. Then she slid her skirt down, revealing matching pink panties and flawless porcelain thighs.
'She just got half-naked without blinking… She's bolder than I thought.'
Next, she slipped on a purple gown from her pile.
"H-How do I look in this one?" she asked, her cheeks flushed.
Dapper assessed it calmly. "It's nice, but a bit too grand for a casual date. It looks like a literal ballgown. I want you to be comfortable too."
She tried on more outfits until they landed on one that struck the perfect balance—flattering, cute, and suitable for their date.
"This one's perfect. You look beautiful," Dapper said, his eyes locked with hers.
"T-Thanks… Now it's your turn," Elena said, her face glowing. Dapper nodded and stepped out, heading to the men's section. Some outfits looked wild, but considering the mixed-race population, it made sense. He picked three outfits and returned.
He stripped his shirt, revealing sculpted abs, and dropped his pants without hesitation.
"Eeek~!!" Elena squealed, her eyes glued to the thick outline of the beast caged in his underwear. It looked nothing like what she had seen in porn. Her face turned crimson.
'T-That's a dick? How is that supposed to fit inside me?!'
"Why are you so red, Elena? By the way, how does this look on me?" Dapper asked, modeling a black leather pants with fancy chains and a matching jacket.
"I-It's okay… I'll go pay right now," Elena stammered, power-walking out of the changing room.
"Fufu…"
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"What do you mean all the tickets are sold out?" Dapper asked, glaring at the salesman like he was ready to throw hands.
"Hey, not my fault, young man. You should've bought online. They've been sold out for hours. Next sale's tomorrow."
Dapper stared, dumbfounded. He sighed, then looked at Elena, whose expression had darkened with visible disappointment.
"I really wanted to go on a date with you," she muttered. "But—"
"Wait," Dapper interrupted gently, turning back to the salesman. "Is there any other cinema around?"
"There is, but… I wouldn't recommend it. You two look like rich kids. That area's near the outskirts—it's plagued with monsters."
Dapper turned to Elena and took her hand. "We're going. If that's what you want, then we'll make it happen. Let's order a taxi."
"Dapper…" Elena whispered, her glassy eyes unreadable.