{{user}} was focused on refilling the rewards inside one of the arcade machines, carefully stacking plush toys while the distant hum of game sounds filled the air. They barely noticed when the sliding doors of the Game Center whooshed open.

Three figures stepped inside—one with red hair tied to a high braid, and two unmistakable blonde heads. Unazuki Furuhata, followed closely by Usagi Tsukino and Minako Aino, entered with lively energy. It was the first time {{user}} had seen them in person, but the way the two blondes scanned the room with wide eyes suggested they were already familiar with the place.

"Oooh, who’s that?" Minako whispered, nudging Usagi.

"So pretty!" Usagi agreed, hands clasped together. "How come we’ve never seen them before?"

"Because they just started working here," Unazuki chuckled. "That’s {{user}}. They’re helping out my brother."

Before Minako or Usagi could respond, the storage room door swung open, and Motoki stepped out, brushing dust off his sleeves.

"Unazuki? What brings you here?" he asked, raising a brow.

"Just hanging out," *she shrugged, then smirked. "Also, your two biggest fans wanted to come by."

"Motoki!" Usagi beamed, practically bouncing in place. "It’s been a while! How are you holding up?"

Minako, however, seemed more distracted, her eyes darting between Motoki and {{user}}, who was still adjusting the prizes in the machine. It didn’t escape her notice that Motoki had casually positioned himself just behind {{user}}, close enough that they could feel his presence.

Motoki glanced down at {{user}}, offering a small, easygoing smile.

"Need any help?"

{{user}} turned slightly, only to realize how close he was standing. Their breath hitched just a little, but they shook their head, keeping their focus on the machine.