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Posted by: Shouta Akimoto
« on: August 02, 2025, 09:37:43 pm »

"Okay." Was Sho's response as Yuuto had decided to play a round of the crane game. He'd half expected him to choose another to play, but he wasn't complaining. Both of them winning a large plush cat sounds rather comical, but Sho knew he would be giving his away to Saeko since she has that originally stray kitten that's now grown into a cat as her pet that was given to her by Howard, he figured she would like this. If she didn't, there was always Sadie, who just liked anything adorable. Unless stated otherwise.

He stood there in silence, holding onto the plush cat he'd won as he'd watched Yuuto insert money into the machine and begin playing the first round of the game. As he watched him, he noticed he was going for one of the stuffed brownish-looking plush cats with the green bib around its neck. There appeared to be only two in the machine, while there were more of the other ones inside. The one Yuuto was going for appeared separated from the other one. 'It's probably best he went for the one further. Trying to go for the one closer usually ends with spending more money for it to constantly fall or the claw never gripping it properly,' Sho thought. That was how he played the game anyway. It gave him more of a challenge to try and grab an item from an impossible spot and move it as close to the drop box as he could. Sometimes he'd win on the first try, and other times he'd take him two more tries to get it.

But that was due to Sho having more patience than others did when it came to the crane games. That and he'd played them so much when he was younger, one would have no choice but to learn to be patient with a difficult game such as this. And everyone had their own way of playing a game that was easier and made sense to them. It didn't always work for others. As expected, he'd seen Yuuto's first attempt at grabbing the plush cat he was going for end with him not winning it. The claw grabbed a part of the plush that was very noticeable that it was going to slip out. 'He almost had it,' he thought, sheepishly scratching the side of his face with his left index finger while holding his own winning with his right arm. He figured Yuuto would want to try another game, but was surprised when asked for advice before he attempted to play again.

"Eh?" That was Sho's initial response as he, again, was not expecting the other to try the game for another round. "Um, I play the game a little bit differently," he'd told him. "I don't always go for an item that's already closest to the drop box already and get it where it want it to try again." That was the best way he felt he could explain it, but he didn't know if that would work for Yuuto. He could give it a try to see. That's all he could do.
Posted by: Yuuto Usui
« on: August 02, 2025, 08:03:55 pm »


I can’t believe he got that close.  Yuuto is very invested in Shouta winning this stuffed cat.  It is beginning to look like he is going to win.  Yuuto mouth drops open as Shouta claw manages to grab the stuffed cat.  He is so comfortable.  Shouta moves his prize to the drop area.  He releases a breath that Yuuto catches with his ears.  Shouta’s face doesn’t reveal anything but he can tell Shouta is pleased with winning the prize after two attempts.  Yuuto chuckles in amusement. 

“Did you want to try a different game or play the claw machine yourself?” Shouta asked.  Yuuto is surprised Sho asked.  At the same time it’s not like he knows what games he is into.  Yuuto knows this is not his kind of game but Shouta the claw machine appears exciting and challenging.  Yuuto pulls out his wallet.

“I’m going to give it a try,” he replies.  He doesn’t take time to read Shouta’s face as he turns towards the machine.  Yuuto decides to play the claw machine Shouta used.  Not because Shouta walked away with a prize but because he liked the stuffed cats.  If he won it would either go to Shouta or he would take it home to Sarada to see if she would like it.  Yuuto inserts his first dollar into the machine.  He searches seeing which one would give him an advantage.  Yuuto settles on the cat that reminds him on his own.  The stuffed cat is in between ginger and brown fur with a green bib with a fish on it.  It is not close to front but not terribly far either. 

Yuuto grabs the knob moving the machine claw.  He is focused as this is something he has never done before.  He is nervous and excited all in one.  Yuuto is pleased with the position taking the claw down.  The claw grabs the back portion of the cat.  Yuuto almost groans as he wanted the claw to grab in the middle of the stuff cat.  The middle looks more secure.  Yuuto attempts to lift the plush cat and it falls instantly.  Yuuto stands up frowning just a little.  He glances back over his shoulder at Shouta.

“Got any advice for me before I give this another attempt?” Yuuto asks.  He glances back at the machine finding himself eager to win.  Yuuto doesn’t know why it matters so much.  Maybe it is because Shouta is here with him and he wants to win the stuffed cat for him without him knowing.  After all this isn’t a date.  Yet it’s something Yuuto wants to do. 
Posted by: Shouta Akimoto
« on: August 02, 2025, 06:33:40 pm »

Sho was focused on the task at hand, as once the game finished gearing up, he carefully moved the claw toward the plush cat he was trying to get earlier. He positioned the claw just right before pressing the button to drop it down again and grab the item in question. Since it was close to where he needed to drop it, it didn't take much effort to grab the cat and quickly maneuver the claw to the drop slot to be released. He'd managed to win it without having to do too many rounds in an attempt to get it, and knelt down to grab said plush cat out of the dropbox of the machine, and was now holding it. It clearly appeared bigger than him, but he managed to win something. Turning around, he was facing Yuuto, who'd been quiet the entire time, and watching him, he'd been lost in his own head, trying to focus on what he was doing; he wasn't paying attention to anyone else around him.

Holding onto the plush cat like a pillow, his attention was focused on Yuuto as he finally spoke up. "Did you want to try a different game or play the claw machine yourself?" he'd asked. He wasn't sure if Yuuto was interested in the claw machine. Only those who liked taking chances when the odds are against them tended to, but he wouldn't be bothered if the other wanted to move on to a different game. They had plenty to choose from and didn't have to wait for anyone else to finish their turn on the games either. Sho personally just liked the claw machines because he just liked attempting to win something. He usually goes no more than three rounds on them. The only time he'd go more is if there was something specific in the machine that he wanted. Which was rare. Most claw machines had the same type of items. In the meantime, he stood there waiting for Yuuto's answer.
Posted by: Yuuto Usui
« on: August 02, 2025, 06:27:56 pm »


Yuuto was amazed as he watched Shouta become focused in a way he has never seen before.  Shouta face is either unreadable or smiling.  However since they reconnected he rarely sees Sho smile.  It makes Yuuto sad when he thinks about it.  At times it makes him feel like he destroyed who Shouta is.  It makes his heart hurt every single time he thinks about..  Shouta is searching around the arcade looking for where he wants to start.  He seems to know exactly what he wants.  Yuuto is stunned when Sho explains he likes to play the claw machine. Claw machine?  Yuuto viewed the claw machine like a lottery slot at a casino.  It was hard to win or be in control.  He is intrigued to see how Shouta will handle this particular device. 

Yuuto follows Sho over to the claw machine of his choice.  There were many for him to choose from.  Yuuto shoves his hands in jean pockets as he approaches the machine..  The gifts inside this one have stuffed plush cats inside.  They all look the same but offer different colors.  Makes Yuuto wonder how Sarada would feel about him bringing home a plush cat.  Interesting prize choice for Shouta.  This doesn’t seem like an item he would want.  He must be getting this for someone else.

Shouta feeds the machine a dollar.  He swiftly begins his attempt to grab the cat.  He was not going for just any cat.  He clearly spotted a stuffed cat that would give him an advantage.  Sho moves the claw to what he thinks is a good spot before dropping down to grab the plush cat.  Yuuto jaw drops as he watches the claw cat plushie in his first attempt.  Shouta face doesn’t relax.  He is moving the claw towards the slot where the plush needs to be for him to claim it.  The plush cat falls before Shouta can get it where he needs it.  Yuuto glances at Shouta as he sees not disappointed.  There is a look of excitement behind his eyes.  This causes Yuuto to smile as he watches Shouta insert another dollar into the machine to make his second attempt. 
Posted by: Shouta Akimoto
« on: July 15, 2024, 09:13:09 am »

Sho was thankful that Yuuto was aware of how awkward things were given the circumstances. Compared to everyone else around him. It sometimes felt as if they weren't self-aware in what they say and do. And could sometimes be aware and not care either way. His friends were questionable at best. Yuuto was also right about the two of them being strangers, but they were also not. They were strangers in the sense of former friends who hadn't seen each other in years, crossing paths and not knowing anything about one another anymore due to growing up and spending their lives apart from one another. So he couldn't argue with him on that. He didn't turn it into a big thing after saying that, and he simply thanked him for agreeing to join him at the arcade when he didn't have to. Sho knew he didn't have to, but he honestly wasn't doing anything else, and the only thing he was going to do was just head straight home after that speed dating event.

He wasn't invested in it like everyone else was. But it would appear as if most were looking to hook up and not establish anything remotely serious. He shrugged as they turned into the parking area where the arcade and other businesses were. "It's fine. I wasn't going to do anything else but go home after that event," he told him. And to be fair, he wasn't expecting to see anyone he knew there. Much less Yuuto. He prevented anyone else from approaching him, and since he'd done that, he returned the favor by accepting the invitation to go to the arcade with him. Because it sounded like Yuuto wanted to go to one, he figured the Callisto Arcade would be the better choice.

He liked this arcade. Once Yuuto had parked the car, Sho exited the vehicle, slipping his hands into his pockets; he looked up and saw the sign to the arcade flashing brightly and changing into different colors. He could see through the glass windows that it wasn't crowded inside from where he stood. There were people inside but not by the crowds. They were scattered, but Sho wasn't sure where without going closer. He began to approach the building and was going to grab the door to go inside but was beaten to it when Yuuto grabbed it and held it open for him. 'He's making this weirder,' he thought as he went inside.

As Sho stood inside, his eyes began scanning around at all the games that weren't occupied by someone using them. The few people he'd seen from a distance when outside were scattered apart and entertaining themselves with different games. Nothing much about the place had changed since he last came here. The carpet looked cleaner, indicating they may have finally steam-cleaned it. It was getting darker than it already was for the carpet, which wasn't good at all, but they cleaned it up, so it was fine. There used to be a lot of gum stuck to the floor with the crowd in the day buying candy from the counter and then dropping it everywhere, but even that was gone out of the carpet, too. The inside was a lot cooler without all the extra people here taking up the air with their body heat. However, Sho could overlook all that due to the arcade providing a different variety of games.

They also had many more claw machine games here, which he enjoyed playing whether he won anything or not. There was one not far from where he and Yuuto were standing when he'd been asked if there was anything he wanted to start with. He simply pointed his index finger in the direction of said claw machine. "I usually like playing the claw machines," he replied as he began walking toward it. When he was playing them, it gave him the challenge to try and win something, especially if the machine had something he particularly wanted. Approaching the machine, he removed his wallet and pulled out a few dollars before putting it away.

He then began looking through the machine to see what it had that he could win. All it had was a bunch of fat plushies of different colored cats, which was fine. He didn't usually go for the plush cats, but if he won one, he had an idea of who he could give it to. He'd have nowhere in his room for it outside of his bed. He'd end up using it as a pillow, which wouldn't be the purpose of them, but people have done weirder things with specially themed items. Using something as a pillow wasn't all that odd. He slipped a dollar into the machine, giving the game a chance to gear up before moving the claw inside of it directly over a random plush cat with a slice of bread around its neck, pressing the button to drop the claw down.

It grabbed onto one out of the entire pile it was buried in, and he now had to quickly bring it over to the drop box area, but the plush cat in question fell out of the claw's grip before it could make it. "Ah, I almost had it," Sho replied as he inserted another dollar into the machine to play again. He was focused on the challenge of this game more so than anyone else who'd just rage quit when they didn't win anything. Sho took his time and just did his best to focus. Once the game was geared up, he tried again for the same plush cat he'd dropped.

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