3rd POV
"Computer games?" Vil muttered out.
"Mnag blockbuster games that were once released. You can play it now by downloading them from the internet." Ortho explained while Idia next to him was dead still.
"A-Ah, you guys are n-not interested in games right?" Idia stuttered out.
"Hmm, what kind of games do you have?" Vil asked curiously.
"Sorry, Otaku can't read the situation sometimes- huh?" Idia blinked.
"I said.... What kind of games do you have?" Vil asked one more time.
"Eh- V-Vil-Shi.... You're interested in games even though you are a flashy supermodel!?" Idia yelped out.
"What's with that prejudice? No matter what kind of job we have, there are a certain number of people that love playing games." Vil said with a sigh. "In fact, there are many celebrities who carry a portable game console with them to pass the waiting time during transcription or filming. I don't carry a game console with me, but I've been invited many times before. Rather than wasting three hours here, I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to try something that I won't usually do."
"Hmm... Vil-San's got a point there." Azul muttered out. "There are some Magicam glamour who make a living from broadcasting gameplay videos. It might connect to a new business." (A/n: you planning to become a GameTuber, Azul?)
"I have skme game consoles back in my hometown before, but I never played it since I entered Night Raven Collage." Jamil mumbled out.
"Demon instructor- I mean, hardworking Riddle-Shi and Prince Leona-Shi won't play console games at your house, right....?" Idia turned to the two.
"Ah? Of course not." Leona hummed out. "I played chess games on the computer before when I was too bored... But that's it."
"Before the game console, we didn't even have a TV in my parent's house." Riddle said to Idia.
"It's the answer I expected, I feel relieved. Thanks." Idia sighed in relief.
"Then I would recommend an easy game that even beginners can play!" Ortho suggested.
"No, I'll pass. Games are additive, it will make my learning skill decrease, my mom told me that before..." Riddle said, waving his hand dismissively. (A/n: well, your mom is a B-)
"Huh? Games will affect your learning skill?" Idia was flabbergasted. "Oh come on. There are people like that, they think everyone is with him just because something doesn't work for him!"
"... Butz it's true that your time of learning will decrease if you get to obsessed with games." Riddle mumbled out.
"Well, the point is 'If you get too obsessed wugh games' right? But on the contrary, if you okay games to a certain limit, it will affect your ability of thinking and judgments in a good way." Idia argued back. "I'd your grades dropped after playing games, then it's not the game's fault. It's hiur own fault for not being able to moderate. Can you please don't blame it in the games when you are the knee whk got obsessed with it?" (A/n: *In Plankton's Voice* CORRECT!)
"Oh no... I think he pressed the heat up switch of my brother." Ortho muttered softly.
"Oh! Don't get me wrong." Idia shook his head lightly. "I'm not asking Riddle-Shi to understand the merit of games. Playing games with someone who doesn't feel like 'enjoying the game's and criticizing you about it... It's a complete waste of time and it's rude in every way. I'm not going to deny your thoughts. In fact, Riddle-Shi has been living with that mindset while keeping your place as the top of the class, right? Then isn't it better to keep it this way? Or else it will be a problem if your grades drop just because you play games! Pfft!"
"What... Huh...!?" It was now Riddle's turn to be flabbergasted.
"Ah~Ah, Riddle froze to the ground." Vil muttered out.
".... Idia is really a genius at pissing people off." Leona sighed out.
"I didn't know Idia-Senpai is such a hyper and talkative person..." Jamil deadpanned.
"Even during club activities, he would suddenly talk very fast when it comes to anime and games." Azul shrugged lightly.
"D-Don't look down on me! My grades won't drop just by playing a game!" Riddle huffed out, stammering a bit.
"Oh~? It's different from what you said just now." Idia chuckled out, getting fired up. "Whk is the one that said 'Games will decrease learning skill'? Heehee!"
"Insaid that because I wasn't able to control my temper...! I won't become like that!" Riddle was growing more and more furious at Idia.
"Really? Hkw are you going to prove it even though you have never played games before?" Idia said with a smirk.
"Where's Y/n when you need her...?" Azul and Jamil mumbled under their breaths.
"Alright then! I'll do it." Riddle huffed out. "And I'll prove to you that my learning skill won't decrease just by playing games!"
"Heeheehee! It's not my fault if you get addicted to it." Idia chuckled out. "Ortho! Display the list of game tiltes that can be played on the monitor!"
"Okay~♪" Ortho chimed happily, pulling up the list of games.
"Ah~Ah... He easily got taken in by his words, I can't stand to see it anymore." Vil sighed out.
"Riddle-San... He's smart, but he has no resistance with taunting of others." Azul muttered out.
"Idia too. He's so childish for acting like that towards his junior." Vil added.
"The most suitable game for beginner Riddle Rosehearts-San is... I recommend 'Legend Of The Underworld', it's easy to play!" Ortho said to Riddle.
"Choosing the game of the initial 8-bit ROM... As expected from Ortho, it's a simple but great choice." Idia said with a proud grin on his face.
"Yeah! I wanted everyone to enjoy the history of games together." Ortho hummed out.
"Initial 8-bit... Isn't it quite an old game?" Vil muttered out.
"Yes yes. We've only played this game on a digital distribution version." Idia said with a nod. "Because the cassette version comes with a premier, it's very hard to get it!"
"'Legend Of The Underworld' was released 35 years ago as an 8-biy ROM cassette for video game consoles." Ortho explained. "You will be playing as a 'boatman' who carries the soul to the underworld. You have to aim for the goal while collecting the souls that are scattered around the place. It's also called the founder of side-scrolling games."
"The gameplay is simple, that's why we will easily get addicted to it." Idia added. "The stage is set in the underworld, it's literally the best, it's irresistible for kids too because they thought it looks cool."
"Here you go, Riddle Rosehearts-San. Please hold this 8-bit controller." Ortho handed Riddle the controller.
"Y-Yeah." Riddle stuttered sightly.
"Setting the difficulty level to easy mode... There you go!" Ortho said with a smile. "Alright, start the game!"
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"Riddle-San, collect the blue and yellow flames!" Ortho said as everyone watch Riddle play the 8-bit game.
"Your life will be reduced if you hit the rock! Press the upper button to avoid it!" Idia stuttered out, coaching Riddle from the side.
"Upper button!? But there is no button on the top of the controller!!!" Riddle said panicked.
"Pfft! This answer is beyond my expectation. You can't be serious wwww. It's above the X button on your left hand side!" Idia chuckled out. (A/n: The 'wwww' is a Japanese form of 'hahaha'.)
"Riddle-San, even me who lives on the ground for a short time can understand that." Azul muttered out.
"There is a big dog coming out from the right. Is that the enemy?" Vil asked.
"It's the first appearance of the underworld guard dog! Move to the bottom lane!" Idia said to Riddle. He and Ortho were happy to see Cerberus.
"Huh!? It's down this time!?" Riddle stuttered out. Before Riddle could react, it was Game Over.
"Ah~ Your life has become zero. It's Game Over." Ortho mumbled out.
"Ugh.... I wasn't able to do anything..." Riddle huffed out, pouting slightly at the loss.
"Wow, I've never met someone that said 'There is no button on the top of the controller'." Idia laughed. "Well, I don't have any friends, so this is the first time I played a game with someone in real life other than Ortho." (A/n: Life of an Introvert.)
To Be Continued~