Arcade - Hinata x many

☰ Another loss, another love ☰

I really should have updated this sooner-

-J

Written by: J

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'You lost, try again?'

Though it was only the second time it had flashed across the screen in front of him, a sense of annoyance blossomed inside him.

Moving his hands away from the controls, he bought the red and pained hands to his face, hiding the tears that fell from his hazel eyes, his legs giving way.

"Now now, it was only your second go, and this young man couldn't help but fall in love with someone else," the raspy voice echoes out over the loud noises of the machines.

"B-but I loved him... I loved him so much" Hinata's croaky voice called back.

He hated this game. It was as if it was teaming up on him, teaming up on him to cause him as much pain as possible.

"And you loved the first one... but.... If you want to play for a second time, I'm not one to stop you"

The orange-haired boy stood up, body still shaking with sadness. Raising his hands to his face once more, he slowly wiped the tear stains away while trying to hold another wave back, not wanting to look... weak.

Dragging his feet, Hinata slowly took a step back from the game, knowing that if he continued to chase his love, it would all be for nothing. Kenma liked Kuroo, and that was final.

"I see~" the mysterious figure shuffled from behind the counter, obvious getting invested in seeing the small boy try and fail at love.

"Now, take your pick darling"

Removing his hands from his face, his hazel robs stained red from crying, Hinata raised his head to look around and the flashing light, as if they were all trying to gain their attention.

Some were blinking repetitively, while others were flashing many different colours. It was the same overwhelming feeling he had when he first came here.

"Well~?" the old and haggard voice called, frightening the orange-haired boy out of his daydream.

Looking around, his bloodshot eyes finally settled on one. It was a crow black with golden formed into lighting bolts coming out from the back. It was sleek and modern, yet somehow... alluring.

Diving his hand into his pocket for the third time, Hinata fished out a singular coin as he made his way over to the game that seemed to drag him in, promising a life full of happiness and love.

"Good luck" the voice was the last thing the orange-haired boy heard before he slipped the coin in, officially starting his third game

Round three had begun with the constant though off losing in the back of his mind.

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Hey hey hey!

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What's your most prized possession?

My Karasuno and Shiratorizawa jackets... I love them so much I'm afraid to clean them in case they shrink-

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Make sure to look after yourself and drink some water! Stay safe <3333

-J