Gacha Machines

Once upon a time in a quiet town lived a girl named Aisha. She was known as the "ugly girl" among her peers, a label that had been unfairly slapped onto her from a young age. Despite her warm heart and kind soul, Aisha's self-esteem dwindled with each cruel comment and mocking glance. But she had a secret, an aspiration that she clung to like a lifeline – she wanted to be beautiful, just like her idol.

Every evening, she'd kneel by her bedside, hands clasped tightly, and pray fervently for beauty. She believed that if she prayed hard enough, her wish might come true. Yet, no matter how earnestly she prayed, her appearance remained unchanged, and the bullying persisted.

One ordinary day, as Aisha stood beneath the warm water of her bath, a surreal quest window materialized before her. The message was simple but bewildering: "Slap your bullies." The reward remained a tantalizing secret. Shocked, Aisha contemplated the absurdity of the request, but the sheer audacity of the idea appealed to her wounded pride.

Summoning her newfound courage, she confronted her tormentors the following day and, with a determined hand, delivered the promised slap. To her astonishment, a gleaming gold coin materialized in her palm as a reward. Before she could ponder this strange occurrence, she found herself transported to a world filled with gacha machines of all kinds.

Each machine held the promise of different prizes: fighting prowess, beauty, fame, skills, and wealth. Aisha's heart ached for the beauty prize, and she eagerly turned the crank. The machine dispensed her prize – "flawless skin." Her reflection revealed a transformation that left her breathless, as her once blemished skin now radiated perfection.

However, the quest was far from over. A new message flashed before her eyes, commanding her to confess her love to her long-time crush. Nervously, she poured out her feelings, but her confession was met with rejection. Heartbroken but resolute, she received yet another gold coin as her consolation prize.

With trembling hands, Aisha inserted the coin into the beauty prize machine, unaware of what awaited her. The machine whirred to life, and when she saw her new reflection, her gasp echoed through the room. To be continued...