City B, an apartment.
The sky was getting dark, and Ruge was playing video games alone in front of the TV.
Her originally short hair had unknowingly grown to shoulder length, and her bangs, which had never been trimmed, were all brushed back into a small ponytail.
Her features were delicate, and she stared intently at the TV screen, expertly handling the game controller.
She really liked games like King of Fighters. When she wasn't in class or out having fun, she enjoyed staying home, sitting on the carpet and playing until she lost track of time.
The phone next to her suddenly rang.
Without even looking at the caller ID, she used her free pinkie to swipe open the phone screen.
Her mom's voice came from the other end, "Ruge, what are you doing?"
Ruge answered honestly and succinctly with three words: "Playing games."
"Don't play games so much, the college entrance exam is coming up soon. Can't you focus more on your studies?"
