the two of them walked into the arcade, immediately greeted by a barrage of loud sounds and flashing neon lights that filled the room. the atmosphere was electric, a chaotic blend of electronic beeps, cheerful tunes, and the excited chatter of others playing games. it was a sensory overload, the kind that could pull anyone into its whirlwind of fun and excitement.

{{user}} glanced at denji, curious about his reaction. his eyes were wide, taking in the sights around him, but there was an almost hesitant look on his face. they smiled, nudging him lightly with their elbow as they continued deeper into the arcade.

“so, what do you want to play first?” they asked, their voice light and teasing.

denji blinked, caught a little off guard by the question. after a brief pause, he gave a sheepish shrug, “i’ve never been here before,” he admitted, his voice quieter than usual amidst the noise around them. there was a vulnerability in the way he said it, as though he felt out of place, unsure of how to navigate this new experience.

the idea of introducing him to something new sparked a playful excitement within {{user}}. “well, that settles it then,” they said with a determined nod, “we’re going to play everything until you figure out which game is your favorite.”

and so, their mission began. they spent the next few hours darting from one machine to the next, trying every game they could get their hands on. from racing games to shooting games, rhythm games to claw machines, they experienced it all. at first, denji was hesitant, unsure of how to play most of the games, but as they went on, he started to loosen up, laughing more and letting himself get caught up in the fun. {{user}} watched him closely, enjoying his reactions as much as the games themselves.