( In the evening, around 10 to 11 Pm, still at the arcade:;)
( Inside the arcade):;
Nat and Siri walked over to the Claw Machine, located in a quieter corner of the arcade.
Nat turned to Siri with a mischievous grin. "Hey, want to make this interesting?"
Siri raised an eyebrow. "What did you have in mind?"
Nat's eyes sparkled. "Let's see who can pick their favorite doll first. Whoever wins gets to claim victory."
Siri's eyes lit up. "Sounds like fun. What doll do you want?"
Nat chuckled. "You first. Which one do you want?"
Siri pointed to the giant stuffed rabbit. "I want that one." She says she wanted the gaint stuffed rabbit which is the same doll Pat's younger brother wanted badly
Nat's eyes widened in surprise. "That's a tough one, Are you sure you will get it " he teased . "Okay, I want the teddy bear." He continues
Siri grinned. "Alright, it's a challenge. Whoever gets their doll first wins."
Nat nodded, a determined look on his face. "Game on."
They walked over to the coin machine and started feeding in bills, collecting handfuls of coins.
"Alright, let's do this," Nat said, grinning at Siri.
Siri smiled back, her eyes shining with determination. "I'm going to get that rabbit."
Nat chuckled. "We'll see about that."
With their coins in hand, they walked back to the Claw Machine, ready to start their challenge.
Nat went first, carefully maneuvering the claw to grab the teddy bear. But just as it was about to grasp the prize, the claw slipped, and the teddy bear fell back into the machine.
Siri burst out laughing. "Ha! Nice try!"
Nat grinned. "Shut up. It's just the beginning." He teased
Siri took her turn, expertly guiding the claw to grab the rabbit. But again, the claw slipped, and the rabbit fell back into the machine.
Nat chuckled. "Looks like we're both losers."
Siri playfully rolled her eyes. "Shut up. I'll get it next time."
They continued playing, each of them determined to win. But the Claw Machine seemed to have other plans, consistently thwarting their attempts to grab their prizes.
As they played, they joked and teased each other, their laughter and banter filling the air.
"I think this machine is rigged," Nat said, laughing.
Siri grinned. "You're just not good enough."
Nat pretended to be offended. "Hey, I'm plenty good enough. I just need to... recalibrate my skills."
Siri giggled. "Recalibrate your skills? You sound like a robot."
Nat chuckled. "Hey, robots are cool."
As the night wore on, they continued to play, their determination and competitive spirits driving them to keep trying.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Siri's luck changed. The claw grasped the rabbit tightly, and she carefully guided it to the chute.
"Yes!" Siri exclaimed, pumping her fist in the air.
Nat grinned, clapping her on the back. "Nice job! I guess I underestimated you."
Siri smiled, holding up the rabbit. "I told you I was going to get it."
Nat chuckled. "I guess I'll just have to try harder next time."
Nat turned to Siri with a grin. "Now that you've won, what do you say we celebrate with some food? Want to grab something from the food court?"
Siri's eyes lit up. "That sounds perfect! I'm craving something spicy."
Nat chuckled. "Spicy, huh? Let's go check out the Thai food stall then."
They walked over to the food court and joined the queue at the Thai stall. Siri's eyes scanned the menu, and she finally pointed to a dish.
"I'll have the Pad Thai , please" Nat politely orders
[NB: (Khanom Jeen Pad Thai) Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, and vegetables]."
Siri smiled. "I'll have the same, but with extra chili peppers."
The vendor nodded and started preparing their orders. A few minutes later, they received their steaming hot Pad Thai and sat down at a nearby table.
As they dug in, Siri let out a satisfied sigh. "Mmm, this is so good!"
Nat grinned, his mouth full of noodles. "Told you it would be."
After finishing their meal, they decided to grab some dessert.
"How about some Khao Neow Mamuang" Nat suggested
[NB: (Khao Neow Mamuang) Sweet and fragrant dessert made with glutinous rice, mango, and coconut milk]
Siri's eyes widened. "That sounds amazing! Let's get some."
They walked over to a nearby dessert stall and waited in line to order their Khao Neow Mamuang.
As they waited in line, Siri suddenly asked Nat while looking at the dessert
" What do you think it will taste like " Siri asked curiously
" It's really sweet and delicious" Nat calmly answers
" Ooh " Siri sighed , her body language betraying a hint of nervousness
Nat sensed Siri's nervousness and asked calmly ..