thank you all so much! your kindness and support mean everything to me, especially after i was worried that leaving might upset people. if i ever need a bit more confidence in my writing, or just in myself in general, i’ll always be able to look back at my time here, and how open and supportive everyone was from the beginning to the end. there’s something really special about that.
part of me will miss making content, and i know it can be hard to find what you want, so i’d like to take this chance to suggest a few blogs that i personally think highly of:
(strangely enough, i’m still gaining followers... as always, i appreciate the gesture, but this is the last post! there’s no need to follow this blog anymore.)
so... this will probably seem sudden to a lot of people, but it’s something i’ve been thinking about for a while. when i started this blog, i was relatively new to jojo, and writing was a fun way to express all my enthusiasm about it. i still love jojo, and i still love to write, but my feelings have changed. in the past, i’ve accepted a lot of requests, and a lot of interactions, that i didn’t necessarily want to be part of- i just felt like accommodating everyone was something i had to do. i want to live a happier life, and i’ve come to realise that means letting this blog go, even if people will miss it.
so what does this mean?
first: this blog will not be deleted. all the content will stay up, i just won’t be producing any more. unfortunately, the requests currently in the inbox will not be finished. i’m sorry about that. as for commissions: if you’ve already paid, i will finish yours, but if not, then i won’t.
i have opened the inbox for one last time, so people can say their goodbyes if they want to. thank you so much for supporting me for this past year! you’ve lifted me up many times when i was feeling down, and i hope my writing has made you happy enough to repay that.
hey there guys! its mod moody blues and mod wildhearts of ohthatsajojo! we have remade our headcanon and matchup blog! we are now OPEN for requests; please read our rules and about!
may i please have a matchup maybe ? i'm 5'1, intp, aquarius, and a pan girl with shorter dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, and i'm v pale. i love art, drawing, reading, film, animation, horror, science, and talking about my interests. i'm empathetic, understanding, passionate about my art, learning and things i care about, polite, kind, loyal, but also shy, quiet and nervous. Although once i get to know someone i’ll open up and be more willing to joke around and have conversations. (1/2)
i can kinda be distant or aloof and have anxiety/social anxiety and depression. i like going to coffee shops, movie theaters, book stores, arcades, ect. i’d prefer someone from part 5 or 4 :> ty ! (2/2)
i match you with koichi hirose! koichi’s also shy when getting to know someone, so you might have a slow start, but you’re both patient and understanding enough that you’re unlikely to get frustrated at each other. you both prefer quieter locations for dates, so you can introduce each other to your favourite places and both have a good time. what he admires most about you is your strength of passion, and the way that you channel it all into positive things like art or caring about friends.
another good match would be bruno buccellati! bruno prides himself on being supportive and able to bring out the best in people. whether you want to talk about the things you enjoy, or about what’s troubling you, or even just about what you did that day, he’ll be an active and compassionate listener. of course, nobody’s perfect- he has troubles of his own, but he feels like he can count on you to make him feel like he doesn’t have to face them alone. though he’s usually serious, once you start displaying your sense of humour around him, you’ll find that he likes to make jokes just as much!
could i get a matchup ? 💕💕 i'm 22 y/o, infp, aquarius sun sign. laid-back, stubborn, and love to meme at any available opportunity. frivolous, empathetic and unambitious are other words to describe me! modest in personality and aesthetic sense. i can be quite withdrawn and shy with new people or a large group, so i much prefer being within smaller numbers and people i'm close with. for hobbies and interests, i like playing casual games, reading and doodling.
i match you with hot pants! hot pants doesn’t need much to get by- as long as she feels like it’s worth it, she has no problems with the plain lifestyle of a convent or travelling cross-country. sometimes she does work a bit too hard, and needs to be reminded to relax- your laid-back attitude and stubbornness can help with this. when you say it’s time to take a break, it is. her preference for simplicity also means her social circles are small, so don’t worry about quiet days being interrupted too often.
another good match would be jotaro kujo (part 4)! jotaro’s relieved to meet someone who doesn’t seem interested in getting into trouble- he doesn’t have to worry as much about endangering you just by spending time with you. he’s not a big fan of socialising either, preferring to spend most of his time at work, and the rest at home. he’s even more in need of a break than hot pants, and might take even more convincing, but your persistent and genuine concern for his wellbeing eventually gets him. he very much prefers easy games over complicated ones, so he’s glad to play some of your favourites if you’ll teach him.
Can I get a scenario for Mariah with a female s/o who has ADHD and can never focus on anything??
enjoy! mariah/reader is in desperately short supply, i hope this can ease your thirst somewhat
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“A little slower?”
“Huh?” Sometimes Mariah said things that didn’t make much sense. Her girlfriend didn’t mind, even if it had the tendency to make her forget what she had been doing before. What had she been doing? Her hand still rested on the radio’s dial, so she was probably… That was right, she had been randomly twisting it out of boredom. She went ahead and kept doing that.
“I said, turn that thing a little slower. Maybe there’s something good on.” Taking a slow stride over, Mariah let her hand rest on top of her partner’s, guiding it through each channel with careful precision. But judging by her growing frown, she found nothing that was to her liking.
“Never mind. I’ve got some cassettes somewhere… I think.” Her eyes slid over the various messes that always seemed to populate their small home. She wouldn’t say those were anyone’s fault- sometimes one of them forgot to tidy up, sometimes one of them started cleaning but got distracted before finishing the job, but most of the time, it was simply that neither of them felt like dealing with anything that wasn’t immediately inconveniencing them. Living like that just meant worrying about everything, didn’t it? She couldn’t imagine it.
But she couldn’t say that not being able to find her cassettes was ideal. Her girlfriend was already tackling whatever piles of clothes, scrap metal, and random objects she could find, spreading it all out over the floor to have an easier time of searching them. Was it really so important to her that Mariah be able to listen to the music she liked? That was so sweet, she could feel herself falling in love all over again…
“Hey, what’s this?” From the ocean of mess, she managed to retrieve something of interest: a photograph, worn with age but perfectly intact. Mariah didn’t have to look to know exactly when she saw the image- it was evident in the suddenly high and teasing tone of her voice. “Oh, who’s this guy? A rock star?”
“Show me,” she demanded, shoving items aside to make enough space to kneel. Though the picture had faded, and was going a bit yellow at the edges, the man staring up from it was unmistakable. “Huh, didn’t even know I still had that…”
“Who is it, though? I don’t recognise him.”
How could she even begin to explain? “Just a guy I knew once.” Getting most of her bones broken had given her plenty of time to think about where her life was leading, away from anyone who might try and influence her. Even if Dio hadn’t mysteriously vanished by the time she was discharged, she couldn’t imagine herself going back. Not when she had already met someone so special to her- they had shared a hospital room for weeks, healing together and filling the long hours with all kinds of games and conversations. Dio hadn’t even so much as sent a message, let alone taken the time to visit.
“Huh. He’s pretty cool, I guess.” She turned the picture over a few times, in the way she always did when she was thinking about something else entirely.
Hello, could I get a matchup? I'm quite an artistic, spiritualistic, empathetic, philosophical, sweet, and funny gal. I love all music (except country) but I prefer rock and rap, I love nature and I am a hippie at heart, I love cuddling, kissies, and all that cute romantic shit❤️ I love animals. and I'm a very good listener. Im a sweetheart but I can be very sarcastic at times but always in a loving way, I love taking naps and chilling out. I'm an introvert but can be very social at times
i match you with gyro zeppeli! gyro also has the potential for both sweetness and sarcasm, though it might take a little while of knowing him to get to the sweetness. he would be impressed by your ability to keep the banter going without resorting to genuine unkindness, and would follow the example you set. he knows plenty about the great outdoors, and can quickly adjust to pretty much any natural environment, so you would have a lot of fun introducing him to all your favourite places. though he might be most likely to express his affection in jokes or songs, or by protecting you, it’s not hard to see the romantic intent.
another good match would be guido mista! above all, mista wants to live life at a simple and relaxed pace. as long as you can agree on that, you’ll rarely come into conflict, besides plenty of affectionate teasing and the occasional spirited debate. he thinks that a nap is the perfect way to spend an afternoon, and even better if he has someone to cuddle with. when work’s being difficult, or he’s worrying about something, he always knows he can turn to you to help calm him down, and he does his best to offer the same to you.
Can you please do relationship headcanons with an s/o for that passione band au? Maybe a scenario where the band is on tour and the s/o couldn’t come with them.
sure!
bruno:
- bruno doesn’t like to spend too much time away from home, so while he loves performing, he’s secretly just a little jealous of his s/o. while he’s gone, he asks them to look out for the people of naples- he trusts them to be able to help with anything that might need attention.
- he calls them whenever he gets a spare moment. even if the phone isn’t picked up, he’ll leave a voicemail detailing everything they did that day, and hoping that they’re doing well. only at the very end will he hesitate for a moment, before mentioning that he misses them, and he’s looking forward to seeing them soon.
abbacchio:
- abbacchio’s a little disappointed that his s/o won’t be around, but also a little relieved. performing in front of them always makes him so nervous and distracted, it’s hard to feel like he’s doing his best. he promises them they aren’t missing out on much, especially when they get all the band’s albums for free.
- it’s after the performance is over that he starts to wish they were there. even while surrounded by friends, he can feel what’s missing. calls and texts only make him feel it even more, and by the time he sees them again, he’ll be relieved enough for an uncharacteristically enthusiastic reunion.
mista:
- mista is a bit disappointed. his s/o has always brought him good luck, can he really perform well without them cheering him on? it seriously worries him, until he comes up with a solution.
- over the phone, he plays his songs for them, allowing them to react in real time. not exactly the same atmosphere as a concert, but he can pretend, and it’s enough of a confidence-booster to feel like he can go on stage. for good measure, he dedicates every song to them.
narancia:
- narancia might have a hard time accepting that his s/o can’t be there with him. he’s already imagined how much fun it would be and all the things he could show them, are they sure they can’t make it?
- unless he’s on stage, rehearsing, or asleep, he’s in constant contact with them, through texting or calling. if that’s the closest he can get to having them there, he’ll take it. he sends plenty of pictures and videos, and steals exclusive merchandise to bring back. his s/o will never feel like they aren’t special to him!
fugo:
- to distract himself from his s/o not being there, fugo throws himself into any responsibility he can find. he rehearses until his fingers hurt, double and triple-checks the equipment, and plans for even the most unlikely accidents, filling every second of spare time. his friends manage to calm him down before he can burn himself out.
- once he’s calm, he decides to channel his loneliness into something more useful- writing songs about it. but these ones are never seen by another member of the band, they’re just for him… and for his s/o, once he can get home and play them all for them.
giorno:
- giorno might not tell anyone he misses his s/o, and he might not even seem overtly sad, but the littlest gestures give it away: a slight lowering of his voice when they’re mentioned, or his hand almost reaching for someone who’s usually by his side.
- he also communicates with them a lot, mostly through texting, where it’s easier to find the words he wants to use. these conversations help a lot- wherever he is in the world, he can feel their love and their hope for his success.
trish:
- trish also handles it without too much difficulty- while it’s harder than spending a tour away from friends, she knows that they would have come along if they could, and they’ll be there when she gets back. all she has to do is work hard and enjoy herself until then.
- she’ll send them pictures of everything that’s going on, and encourage them to do the same, even if they aren’t doing anything particularly exciting. she wants them to know they mean just as much to her as her career.
For the weird hc thing, could I get PB Dio? Much love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
last one!
as a human:
What they smell like: surprisingly good, for the time period- he enjoys the novelties of being able to bathe, change clothes, and put on expensive scents whenever he feels like it.
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): he doesn’t sleep much, he likes to stay up late but also has to get up early in the morning. he doesn’t move at all while sleeping, it’s a little unnerving because he literally looks dead.
What music they enjoy: he likes having an orchestra play ominous symphonies behind him at all times.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: a decent amount, since his clothes are pretty complicated. he doesn’t let servants bathe or dress him, he doesn’t trust them.
Their favorite thing to collect: anything and everything, but mostly books.
Left or right-handed: right-handed
Religion (if any): he’s not sure if he believes in god, but hates him anyway.
Favorite sport: he likes rugby, and anything he can outshine jonathan in.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): he doesn’t like to look like a tourist, and usually only goes to places for a specific reason.
Favorite kind of weather: darkness, especially at night when everyone sleeps.
A weird/obscure fear they have: losing his cunning and intelligence. he’s used to it being the only thing that keeps him alive.
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: he can out-cheat any crooked carnival operator. just try him.
as a vampire:
What they smell like: blood. always blood. sometimes roses as well.
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): he doesn’t sleep, but he rests in a coffin sometimes, mostly for the drama.
What music they enjoy: he’s still really into ominous symphonies.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: time no longer means anything to him. he fixes his clothes and hair whenever he feels like it.
Their favorite thing to collect: people. to drain blood from.
Left or right-handed: ambidextrous.
Religion (if any): he is the only god.
Favorite sport: hunting down innocents.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): trying the local food, and by that i mean the local people.
Favorite kind of weather: the absence of sun.
A weird/obscure fear they have: he fears nothing, but doesn’t care for hamon users.
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: all of them, his senses and abilities are far beyond human capacity.
What they smell like: some nice fancy perfume, light but with a hint of spice to it.
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): she gets a reasonable amount of sleep, though she stays up late sometimes. she occasionally sleepwalks, though she doesn’t go too far.
What music they enjoy: pop and folk songs, especially ones that are gentle and make her a bit nostalgic.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: quite a lot of time, she likes to look her best. she keeps herself very clean, and might sometimes take some time choosing outfits.
Their favorite thing to collect: music discs, and stickers. she regrets having to leave her collections behind, but quickly started up new ones.
Left or right-handed: right-handed
Religion (if any): she’s not sure, but thinks there’s probably some kind of higher power.
Favorite sport: it may or may not be sport, but she takes self-defence classes and is good at them.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): she likes to sightsee at various places, she’s equally interested in history and pretty landscapes.
Favorite kind of weather: mildly sunny- too much sun will give her sunburn.
A weird/obscure fear they have: anything going wrong with her voice. she loves to sing and talk, and worries that people wouldn’t pay any attention to her if she couldn’t speak up.
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: pac-man.
What they smell like: he smells fairly neutral, maybe with a hint of whatever he last ate.
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): he’s not a restful sleeper, he takes a long time to get to sleep, and he moves around a lot. he thinks he sleepwalks, but it’s usually just diavolo getting business done and not having time to get back to bed.
What music they enjoy: he doesn’t have much time to listen to music, but he likes most kinds.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: not much. he usually showers, but might forget if he’s in a rush, and often just has coffee instead of breakfast.
Their favorite thing to collect: he’s not able to collect most things, due to moving around so much. he does try to collect nice hairpins.
Left or right-handed: left-handed
Religion (if any): catholic? maybe? he refuses to think about it
Favorite sport: he’s not athletic, but he might watch sports if he has a little spare time.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): he doesn’t like to travel unnecessarily, most people make him anxious and he usually gets lost. he does like cool architecture.
Favorite kind of weather: sunny, rain usually means slipping on things.
A weird/obscure fear they have: being abandoned on a desert island, with no way to contact anyone.
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: a lot of them. people tend to underestimate him and think he’s gullible.
What they smell like: a VERY strong strawberry-scented body spray. he has been asked to stop, but he will not.
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): he usually has to read to get to sleep, and falls asleep with the book. he always has the light on and the door open.
What music they enjoy: he can’t name a single band or genre, he just hears individual songs and decides whether or not he likes them. his playlists are interesting.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: an average amount of time. he washes, gets dressed, eats, fights narancia for the last bowl of cereal, the usual.
Their favorite thing to collect: he has a lot of books, and also collects random little figures and statues that he finds in yard sales or thrift shops. he insists they aren’t toys, but will play with them if he isn’t being watched.
Left or right-handed: right-handed
Religion (if any): formerly catholic, now an atheist. he openly looks down on religion, but will calm down and be more accepting as he gets older.
Favorite sport: he was never allowed to play or watch sport. it doesn’t interest him much anyway.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): he likes to learn about the history and culture of the place, usually by going to museums or whatever landmarks are around. he will help narancia with his selfies, if he doesn’t find them disrespectful.
Favorite kind of weather: sunny, but with a light rain.
A weird/obscure fear they have: being replaced with an evil clone. he has thought of establishing passwords with his friends, but thinks it would be silly.
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: whack-a-mole. finally, a use for suppressed rage.
Hello! For the weird headcanon thing could I get Josuke? Thank you!!!!
What they smell like: a bit of hair spray, but mostly clean clothes and a nice body spray. he likes to be fresh.
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): he has a tendency to stay up late and wake up late, like most teenagers. he sleeps on his side, and usually talks in his sleep.
What music they enjoy: pop, rock, most kinds of popular music. prince is his favourite, of course.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: way too long, and 90% of it is spent on his hair. if you need the bathroom, bad luck.
Their favorite thing to collect: he has a lot of badges, and also likes merchandise of his favourite celebrities.
Left or right-handed: right-handed, but crazy diamond is ambidextrous.
Religion (if any): doesn’t consider himself religious, but he visits shrines mostly out of habit. praying for new shoes can’t hurt his chances, right?
Favorite sport: he’s not very sporty. he would like wii sports, once they’re invented.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): sightseeing, and checking out the local fashion trends, especially if he’s somewhere like france or italy.
Favorite kind of weather: sunny and clear skies. great weather!
A weird/obscure fear they have: losing the tips of his fingers. you might think it’s weird, but you wouldn’t want it to happen either, right?
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: he’s excellent at pinball, and knows all the tricks to get a better score.
For the weird headcanons could I please get mista? Thank you!!!!
What they smell like: a combination of whatever cologne was on sale, tuscan salami, gunpowder, and sweat. he could use a shower, but it’s surprisingly easy to get used to.
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): he likes to get a lot of sleep, but still be up early enough to see the sunrise. so he’s usually asleep early. if he’s sharing a bed, he hogs the blankets.
What music they enjoy: he likes soft rock, with gentle voices and instruments, but also likes narancia’s rap selections.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: not long. he combs his hair just enough to fit under his hat, has breakfast, feeds the pistols, and he’s ready to go. he might take some time to just enjoy the quiet before everyone else wakes up.
Their favorite thing to collect: guns. he swears he’ll use them one day, but just can’t bring himself to let go of his favourite. he’s too used to it. he also collects posters of people he admires.
Left or right-handed: right-handed
Religion (if any): he does believe in god, but his ideas on how divine intervention works are so far from mainstream christianity that they’re close to constituting their own religion. he hasn’t read the bible and doesn’t care.
Favorite sport: soccer, he was on a team when he was a kid.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): just wandering around and enjoying whatever sights he can find. he likes to find local restaurants that most tourists don’t know about.
Favorite kind of weather: anything, he has a reason to appreciate any kind of weather.
A weird/obscure fear they have: i’ll avoid the obvious for this one: alien abduction.
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: anything involving shooting, of course. he doesn’t consider stand usage to be cheating, no one said it was against the rules.
What they smell like: soap. it’s impossible to ignore, but at least it’s nice and clean. there’s also something vaguely electric.
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): he gets up early, and takes an afternoon nap. part of the reason he was rude to joseph is because he had to give up his nap to train with him. he sleeps on his side or back, and doesn’t move much, but sometimes sleeptalks.
What music they enjoy: romantic serenades, but also faster tunes that can be danced to. he doesn’t listen to much music outside of that.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: a long time, he needs to look perfect. he chooses his outfit the night before, so he doesn’t take up too much time finding one in the morning.
Their favorite thing to collect: if asked, he would say something like “kisses”, but he actually collects hats.
Left or right-handed: right-handed
Religion (if any): catholic, he’s not devout but he sometimes prays that his family is at rest. and that joseph will be a bit less annoying.
Favorite sport: hamon training, if that counts. if not, seeing boxing matches makes him a little nostalgic for his old habit of street fights.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): getting to know the local women… and some sightseeing, too.
Favorite kind of weather: calm, sunny weather. rain washes his soap away, and wind ruins his hair.
A weird/obscure fear they have: termites eating his house. what would he do then?
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: all of them. joseph HATES this, but can’t yet prove he’s cheating.
*breathes in* Welcome back!!! For the weird hc thingie (yes am fast like flash) I'll ask for Narancia!
What they smell like: sugar, and a bit of dirt and sweat (he showers regularly, but he’s so active that it just keeps coming back).
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): he’s awake right up until the exact moment he runs out of energy, then he just collapses right then and there. he usually has to be carried to bed, where he’ll sprawl outward and kick his legs until the blankets are gone. don’t share a bed with him if you can help it, you’ll be kicked off.
What music they enjoy: rap and hip-hop, preferably american but he’ll try italian artists now and then. he just doesn’t think they’re as good.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: no time at all, he just throws on some clothes and he’s ready. most of his morning time is going to be spent on breakfast.
Their favorite thing to collect: whatever he can get his hands on. coins, rocks, random bits and pieces, anything he can steal from fugo when he isn’t looking (until it’s noticed and stolen back).
Left or right-handed: right-handed
Religion (if any): he doesn’t really think about it, but he’s sure that his mother is somewhere nice.
Favorite sport: he likes the concept of sport in general, but doesn’t actually play any. he usually watches soccer, basketball, and f1 racing.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): food, and taking ridiculous selfies with the local landmarks.
Favorite kind of weather: bright and sunny, just like him!
A weird/obscure fear they have: being trapped on a treadmill that he can’t escape. he doesn’t know how to explain the nightmares he has about it.
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: apple-bobbing and all its variants. don’t underestimate his ability to acquire free food.
What they smell like: clean laundry, mostly. he might have a nice cologne, but it’s mild and he doesn’t use very much of it. he doesn’t really like super overwhelming smells.
How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc): he tries to get as much sleep as he can- still not always enough, but he manages. he sleeps on his back, covered by a blanket that stays on him all night (he doesn’t move around much).
What music they enjoy: we already know he likes jazz music. i think he probably also likes easy listening- the kind of stuff that can just be on in the background, relatively peacefully.
How much time they spend getting ready every morning: surprisingly little. his hair just does that naturally, so all he really needs to do is shower, get dressed, get a quick breakfast, and break up whatever fight’s going on in the kitchen. altogether, not more than half an hour.
Their favorite thing to collect: abandoned children. we know that. (serious answer: photos and postcards. they’re cheap, don’t take much space, and they’re full of treasured memories.)
Left or right-handed: right-handed, but he pretends to be left-handed to throw people off and keep them from attacking his actual dominant hand.
Religion (if any): he never really practiced any religion, but is slightly influenced by italy’s catholicism.
Favorite sport: soccer, though he doesn’t play much. sometimes he’ll kick a ball around with narancia and mista.
Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling (museums, local food, sightseeing, etc): he likes to have conversations with the local people, usually shopkeepers or people he’s asking for directions. even if it’s just a small chat, he feels like it’s essential to really experiencing the place.
Favorite kind of weather: sunny but not too hot, with a few clouds but not too many, and a light breeze but not too much. basically, mild weather.
A weird/obscure fear they have: he doesn’t like volcanoes. this is tough because he lives in naples, but he just tries not to think about it. it’s why he didn’t want to go to pompeii.
The carnival/arcade game they always win without fail: the lottery/wheel of fortune type ones. no one knows how he always gets the right ticket, and he refuses to give away the secret.