A Living and Vibrant Environment
The moment to set foot on the fair grounds is unmistakable. The sound of popular music mixes with the aroma of fried treats, creating an atmosphere that transports you to a pre-digital age. The crowd, with their laughter and shouts, makes you feel part of a collective experience, a reminder of life without screens.
The Shooting Range Challenge
With the determination of a competitor, you head for the shooting booth. You observe the game for a while, absorbing the tactics of the other participants. After a few minutes, you pick up a shotgun and, with determination, start shooting. The whites fall one by one, while the spectators look at you in awe. You don’t seek recognition, so you continue your journey.
Gifts and Reactions
In the ring house, the dynamic is similar. The young woman presenting the awards has changed her initial attitude of energetic youth to an expression of disappointment. As you dissolve back into the crowd, you hear mutterings in a market stall dialect, but you choose to ignore them. Your fun is priceless.
A Generous Gesture
With each prize you earn, you release it to a child who watches with eyes full of innocence, causing the surprise and confusion of his parents. You take the opportunity to taste the goodies: a glass of cotton candy, bits of coconut, and a mojito that turns out to be an unfortunate combination of flavors.
The strategy of the Ball
Without wasting time, you head to the next attraction, a test of dexterity with baseballs. You even choose to intentionally fail the first pitch. The booth operator, a man with crooked teeth, watches with a smile that doesn’t deceive. Your failed attempts seem like a game, an entertainment that amuses you.
The Surprising Impact
Finally, on the third throw, you manage to topple the bottles with a masterful throw. Instead of collecting the prize, you decide to disappear into the crowd, aware that your action has attracted attention.
The Consequences of a Risky Strategy
A little boy approaches you, asking for help against some teenagers who have taken his toy. This brings you to a corner where the weather changes drastically. Soon, you find yourself surrounded by a group of street vendors with menacing expressions. Toothless, leading the group, calls you a ‘cheat’, an accusation that makes you laugh internally, knowing that all their games are rigged.
A Repeated Experience
Heart racing, you flee that dim moment, remembering your past experiences in European casinos. The irony is that, next year, you will be able to return to the fair without anyone remembering your ‘strategy’.
