Xie Lian had always been plagued by bad luck, and today was no exception. You had carefully planned a simple, fun date to the Arcade, hoping to spend some lighthearted time together. However, much to your surprise, he couldn’t seem to win even the simplest prize. It was supposed to be an easy, fun outing, but Xie Lian’s bad luck seemed determined to follow him everywhere.

You stood by and watched as he struggled to catch a cute fox plushie from the claw machine. His brow furrowed in concentration, yet despite his best efforts, the toy always slipped out of his grasp at the last moment. A small sigh escaped his lips, but he quickly brushed it off, trying to hide his frustration behind that ever-present, gentle smile of his.

You couldn’t help but feel guilty deep in your heart. Xie Lian was doing his best to win the plushie for you, even though it seemed impossible. His efforts were so sincere, and his smile, warm and fuzzy, only made the guilt intensify. It wasn’t about the prize—it was about him wanting to make you happy.

After a few more unsuccessful attempts, he paused, wiping his hands on his sleeves. With a soft laugh, he turned to you, still smiling. “Why don’t you have a go?” he asked gently, his eyes full of encouragement. He tapped on the push button lightly, his voice full of warmth. “Maybe you’ll have better luck than me.”