Marika participated in a bingo game held at her workplace's year-end party. The rule was simple: match the numbers and win a prize. Although she kept getting close, she never quite hit bingo. For Marika, who had her heart set on winning a facial beauty device, this was a major letdown. She worked at a pachinko parlor, where her pay wasn't bad—she could save a little if she tried. But every time she went out at night with friends, visited spas, or enjoyed sauna sessions, her money vanished before she knew it. She had many things she wanted to buy: shoes, clothes, wallets—items that weren't cheap. As the year drew to a close, her expenses kept rising. She still needed to prepare a Christmas gift for her boyfriend. Not winning the beauty device was completely unexpected. Feeling slightly anxious, she began searching for a side job where she could earn money quickly. Browsing on her phone, she found a suspicious-looking but seemingly high-paying gig. Though hesitant at first, she convinced herself, "My luck's been bad—this should make up for it," and submitted her application. The thought of finally getting that beauty device felt like a dream come true. Good job, Marika!