An orange haired teen, named Emma came from a local orphanage. The other kids may not be her real siblings, but she treasured them the most and love them like a real family.
No matter how painful leaving those behind, she has to. In order to be suc...
"Normaaaan how am I suppose to get this?? It kept slipping from the claaaw!"
Emma's face was full of disappointment. She already used 16 tokens but she wasn't able to get the plushie she wanted. They kept on falling. Norman, on the other hand, was just observing her. He gave her a closed smile and went to her side.
"Ah, that's because you are aiming for that one. But look at it closely, the location of the plushie isn't really that ideal. It is way too far, and after trying multiple times, it's pretty obvious that the claw's tips are kinda slippery and can't hold a thing for too long."
Emma was listening carefully, she was having an awe expression while trying to understand and process what Norman just said. That kind of strategy was pretty obvious but not many people got that. All they do is just play and aim for the toy they wanted.
"So.. You mean.."
"Yes Emma. Now go, try again. I'll use the claw machine beside you."
"Eeeik you'll play too?!"
He nodded, smiling at her. Emma continued to play, but trying to apply the strategy he just adviced. Norman went beside her, his blue eyes piercing at the insides of the machine and observed the toy position first.
'Got it.'
With his slender fingers placed on the top of the controller, he started playing.
"Waaah! I got myself a plushie! Look Norman it wor-"
Emma's cheerful voice reached his ears but she cutted off her sentence upon seeing Norman, bent down a bit to claim the prize. He just got himself a plushie for the FIRST attempt. Is that beginner's luck? Nah. I don't think so.
"Here Emma." He gave his signature smile and handed a medium sized giraffe plushie. Emma's jaw dropped, her bunny plushie still in her hands.
"Eeeh? You're so luckyyy! That was your first attempt and you already got one!"
She stated, still not being able to believe what just happened. Norman brushed his hair to the side a little with his fingers, a gentle smile still plastered into his face.
'Norman's so charming.. Wait whaaat?! What are you thinking seeeelf (/ω＼)'
"Erm, yeah. But here, I got it for you."
She blinked twice, face turning red, but managed to crack a wide grin.
"I have one already but if you insist, why not?!" Her laugh, full of life boosted Norman's happiness.
True enough. By applying what Norman have said, Emma thought that the easiest plushie to get is the bunny, and she did. But originally, she wanted the medium sized giraffe. It was just a bit unexpected for Norman to play and get it for her.
Both enjoyed their moments to the fullest. They tried various games as well. Norman felt at ease by having Emma around him. She is his safe sky. Away from the pressure and expectations, away from his worries and pain.
With her, I am just Norman.
He hoped for that moment to last. Is it selfish that he actually wished that time would stop for the both of them? He's having so much fun. Speaking of time, he glanced at his wrist watch and called her.
"Hey Emma, I think we should get ourselves some food. It's already 1:30 PM. "
She faced him, her face screamed purity and innocence.
'She's so beautiful.'
Inside out. He thought, blushing a bit.
"Oh okay okay. Let's go then." Having two plushies in her arms, they went out of the arcade.
"Emma, are you sure you wanna carry th-"
"Hai haiiii~ I'm fine Norman, I love hugging these two." She replied. He sweatdropped. Emma's such a little girl compared to his height. Shorter arms as well, so he thought that maybe she's having a hard time carrying the medium sized plushies on her own.
They went inside the restaurant and Norman immediately found a spot where both of them could eat. She was looking the same way as he, and lead the way there. Sitting down, Emma placed the stuffed toy on the vacant space beside her.
"So, what would you like to eat?"
He asked, giving her the menu. She stared at it for a bit, thinking of what to eat because there are so many choices, with different flavors.
"Hmmm... I'll get this one." She pointed at a certain food. Norman lifted up his head to look or call for some assistance, but a waitress came.
"Good day sir! May I know your order?"
"We'll get this one.. this one too. And this. Also this. And 2 of that... Another one of this. Yeah that's all. Thank you."
o_o??
'Eeeh? He must be really starving.'
"Sheesh gomen Normaaan! I didn't noticed the time, I had no idea that you were hungry already. My fault. I was having so much fun. Gomeeen " She apologized, having a worried and anxious expression while scratching the back of her hair a bit. Norman just gave her his signature smile.
"Nah, Likewise Emma. I was having so much fun too. "
She giggled at his response.
"Yup! Next time, let's bring Ray and the others with us! Now that I know the strategy, I'll collect more stuffed toys and when I have lots of time, I'll visit the place where I grew up and give it to the little kids!"
Hearing her plans made him smile. Even after passing the exams, with her needs already provided, even now where she's having a stable life, Emma never forget the place where she grew up and are still thinking about her family.
'You really are amazing Emma.' He thought, listening to her intently but were interrupted when the food arrived.
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"Now, go eat. It's all yours."
"Naniiiii?! No waaay! This is too much!"
Some people glanced at the two, the gingerhaired girl arguing a bit while the boy just smiled with his eyes closed.
"And you won't even let me pay for my food! That's unfair Norma-"
"Alright, I'll eat these food with you. But no way I'll let you pay. I invited you here in the first place. Fair enough?"
