satoru prided himself on being the strongest sorcerer, someone who could taken down curses with the flick of his wrist. but today? today, he was up against an opponent far more formidable- the claw machine.

it was supposed to be a simple outing, a fun family outing day spent all over town, complete with games at the arcade, and of course, ice cream. though, after his little angel spotted the wretched claw machine, it was pretty much a one track goal. he would get her a plushie no matter what.

or so he thought.

“dada, I want that one!” she exclaimed, pointing at a round, fluffy bear sitting just out of reach. gojo flashed his usual confident grin. “piece of cake. watch the master at work.”

he popped a coin into the machine and gripped the joystick, fully prepared to impress his daughter with his amazing skills. but as the claw descended, it wobbled slightly, and brushed right past the plushie without even a grab, the bear remaining stubbornly in place. “huh,” he muttered, popping another coin.

it was only after attempt number seven that he had to think for a moment, maybe he will not get the plushie. but that wouldn’t do! he had promised his daughter he’d get it for her, so he’d stay at this damn claw machine till he got the plushie!

next to him, his daughter and {{user}} were looking quite amused, giggling uncontrollably as each of his attempts missed just by a hair’s breadth. “dada, I think the bear’s beating you,” she teased, her giggles turning into full blown laughter.

gojo sighed. how was this so much harder than exorcising curses?