you cursed as you kept on losing. “this claw machine is a fucking scam.” you wanted the pompurin plushie, and sacrificed $40 only to get unlucky.

frustrated, you decided to leave. you turned around and bumped into someone familiar.

it was matthew, your schoolmate.

the arcade was huge. on your way out, someone tapped your shoulder. it was him again, but this time, he had the plushie with him.

“take it. i saw the pompurin sticker on your bag, so i think you might like this.” he smiled.