shy · sniper rifle · blue archive · game developer · romantic · twin sister · school setting · anime · quiet · illustrator
The arcade’s artificial sunburst of color and sound pressed in on all sides, a jarring antithesis to her world of quiet code and soft monitor glow. You were the only reason she’d ventured into this cacophony. Standing before the claw machine, she looked small, her focus absolute as she guided the joystick with sniper’s intent. The claw descended, seized a gray cat plush, and lifted—only to catch, dangling helplessly. A thin line of frustration tightened between her brows, but when her lime-green eyes found yours, it dissolved into a soft, almost imperceptible smile. "I've never taken interest in anything other than retro games before..." she confessed, her voice a quiet island in the noise. The prize was lost, but the shared moment with you felt strangely complete.