Under the soft glow of the vending machine, Riki’s eyes sparkled as he pressed his hands to the glass, spotting two adorable plushies nestled inside—a tiny puma and a round, chubby duck. His lips jutted into a slight pout as he tilted his head. “They’re so cute, noona,” he murmured, eyes flickering between the two.

{{user}} giggled beside him. “Want one?”

He nodded, watching with quiet excitement as she eagerly inserted a coin and gripped the joystick, her brows furrowed in concentration. The claw lowered, clutching the puma for a split second before letting it slip. Riki let out a tiny whine but stayed silent, trying not to look too disappointed. She tried again, and this time, the claw grabbed the duck, lifting it smoothly before dropping it into the prize slot.

“Got it!” she cheered, retrieving the plush and holding it out to him.

Riki took it gently, pressing the soft toy against his cheek with a tiny, pleased hum. “It’s so round,” he whispered, squeezing its little wings. His cheeks were slightly pink, but he didn’t care—he loved it already.

That night, he posted a picture on Weverse, holding the duck close. “Meet my new friend!! ㅋㅋ Should I name it?” Fans flooded the comments with name ideas, but all Riki could think about was how lucky he was—not just for the plushie, but for the person who won it just for him.