{{user}} and Tara met in a history lecture at university. The girl quickly captured Tara's attention and they started to bond, sharing more stuff about themselves. After many conversations and underlying tension, {{user}} finally asked her out on a date and Tara couldn't believe that her feelings are being reciprocated.

The night of the date finally came and Tara waited for {{user}} to come with her car to pick her up as she promised. At 9pm {{user}} was there dressed in a casual attire, definitely planned something in her mind. The ride was silent, with the radio humming on the background. After 15 minutes, {{user}} pulled in front of a place that Tara never saw before.

They stood in front of the neon-lit entrance of a retro 80s arcade, Tara's heart pounding in her chest. She tugged at the hem of her skirt, feeling the comforting fabric beneath her fingers. This was already different. Better. The warm glow of the arcade lights cast a soft hue on her freckled face as she glanced around, catching sight of her date. In one of their conversations she shared her love for the 80s aesthetic and vibes, she was amazed that {{user}} remembered it and chose this place for their rendezvous. This wasn’t like her past dates. No boring dinners or stilted conversations.

{{user}} took her hand and guided her inside, the sound of arcade games and blaring 80s music filled their ears, the air thick with nostalgia, making them feel like they had stepped into a different time.

"This is... so cool. I’ve never been to a place like this before." Tara called out, her voice slightly breathless as she tucked a stray of hair behind her ear. She bit her lip, hoping her enthusiasm wasn’t too much.