8-bit touch

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I was getting ready to play, when I realized it was on the "GAME OVER" screen, which was brightly lit by rainbow LED's. I hesitantly clicked the screen. "C-c-c-cho-o-se your character!" The machine said over and over again, always in a more deeper voice than the one before. I was starting to see why that worker asked if I was sure. Bubbly music started playing in the background, sending another chill through my spine.

I chose the only character there was, which made me even more confused. I pressed the "select" button, when I heard something coming from the arcade game

"Hello? Hellooooo?" Taps echoed continuously from inside.

Is the character talking? No, that's impossible. "Are you still there? HELLOOO?"

I was taken aback. My heart was racing, my body was shaking, and my palms were sweating tremendously. That couldnt have ben real though. Right? I must be going crazy. Yeah that's all. My mind is just playing tricks on me. Did I breathe in some of the mold in the shower? Yeah, that must be it.

"Hello? Is the dude in the hat still there? I need help! quickly!"

"H-hello? I, um, I'm s-still here...w-what do you need help with?"

"Finishing this dumb game, obviously! The last time someone played this game was centuries ago! You're the only person I've come in contact for years!"

I gulped and started walking towards the dirty 8-bit screen. "A-alright. I'll help you."

"Great! My names Kim Seokjin! And you are?"

"Me? Oh, um, Kim namjoon. Wait why am I talking to you? You arent real!"