Sixth Curse

[bondsofsuffering]

[Video/Action for Cancer Ward Arcade]

[Hey guess who's calling during work at a game center? If you guess Hizumi, you are 100% correct. He's got an extremely excited!!! expression as he talks, having clearly made the most wonderful of discoveries and being eager to share them with the world.]

Great news Hinoto-Ri! According to studies, playing video games can reduce stress-- going off of that, if you happen to be suffering from stress due to unexpected demonic kidnappings, playing some video games to let off some steam is a fantastic solution. And it just so happens, the arcade is pretty much empty right now, so what better time to drop by and try to heal some of that trauma?

...Also, if anyone brings me snacks, I'll seriously owe you one.

[Please. He's hungry and bored and desperately needs someone to pester.]

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[Action]

[hachitaro]

[Taro is totally up for video games, and he stops by a convenience store on his way there to pick up some snacks.]

[... Mm, pocky. He hasn't had that in a while. But he fills a bag full of chips and crackers and random snacks and heads into the arcade. When he spots Hizumi, he waves and heads over, holding up the bag.]

I brought your rescue supplies!

[Action]

[bondsofsuffering]

[If you thought Hizumi were previously leaning his head wearily on his arm at the counter, you must have been mistaken. The minute he spots Taro with that sack of food, he's standing up straight again, looking energetic as ever.]

You're a life saver. Thanks, man!

[hachitaro]

No problem! I wasn't sure what you like, so I got a little bit of everything.

[He bounces on the soles of his feet a little.]

[bondsofsuffering]

I think I can deal with that.

[He begins rifling through the bag, eventually pulling out a box of chocolates and tearing in.]

Sho. You ma' i' ou'.

["So, you made it out." He swallows before he continues:]

I'm guessing you'll want to play here for a while?

[hachitaro]

Yeah. I've been kind of bored lately, so I thought I might as well.

[Video]

[capitalbackup]

[Guess who's browsing the network and saw this post.]

And the people who wasn't a part of the kidnapping?

[Video]

[bondsofsuffering]

Wellll, I guess you can come too.

[A grin. He's joking, see?]

You should come too! It's been a while!

[Video]

[capitalbackup]

[Oh, yes. She can tell a joke like this decently well.]

It has been. But why would I come along?

[Video]

[bondsofsuffering]

Because it's fun!

[CLEARLY.]

[Video]

[capitalbackup]

They can be rather enjoyable.

[She prefers those that challenges her, like the dancing games.]

[video]

[otakuro]

What's more, they increase hand-eye coordination, hone fine motor skills, and provide pain relief! It's like four different kinds of medicine all combined into one!

[video]

[bondsofsuffering]

All the more reason to come over!

[otakuro]

...Uh. I can't right now, sorry.

[The sounds of some indistinct electronic noise can be heard in the background.]

[bondsofsuffering]

You’re going to leave me on my own-?! Geeze, that’s cold.

[otakuro]

Hey, you should've asked forty minutes ago before I booted up the system. I've got to beat this boss before I can go anywhere.

[Action]

[frequent_flyer]

[Hinata was running late to work today, having slept in. It was painfully obvious, his hair was tousled, and he'd thrown on a wrinkled blue t-shirt and a pair of jeans on his way out of the apartment.]

[Thankfully, he'd caught sight of Hizumi's network post on his way in, stopping in at the grocery store for some drinks and snacks. He came running into the arcade ten minutes late, immediately thrusting a soda and a bag of chips at Hizumi as an apology.] Sorry I'm late..!

[Action]

[bondsofsuffering]

[And then all was forgiven. He's digging into the chips already before he even greets Hinata.]

I was wondering what was keeping you! Decided to ignore your alarm clock?

[Action]

[frequent_flyer]

I was up late last night, haha... [Because it's not enough to be around video games all day, he has to play them all night, too!]

[He took a look around after catching his breath, realizing that the arcade was... basically empty.] ...Where is everyone? Did you make sure to turn on the open sign..?

[Action]

[bondsofsuffering]

I did! But nobody's coming for some reason.

[He gives an exasperated sigh that is only interrupted as he pops another chip into his mouth.]

Y'know 's bad when you have to drum up business on the network.

[Action]

[frequent_flyer]

[That was a problem. Hinata reached up, rubbing the back of his head thoughtfully.]

Well... maybe we need to do something to get people in here! [Duh.] How about... a tournament or something!

[voice]

[greatseal]

[Boys and their video games...

Not that she's above spending time in the arcade herself, mind you.]

What kind of snacks do you like most?

[voice]

[bondsofsuffering]

[Because video games are awesome!!!]

Well, at this rate I'm going to fall asleep, so... Something sugary would be good!

[voice]

[greatseal]

I think I can manage that. I'll stop at the store on the way over.

[voice]

[bondsofsuffering]

Has anyone told you lately how wonderful you are?

[voice]

[greatseal]

Maybe one or two people.