Nothing wrong with reading, but you're right...that's not really something we can do together unless you're cool with just chillin' in the same room while I do something else.

[Some friends are like that. He doesn't judge. Besides, doing different activities doesn't mean they can't still talk at the same time, right? Like...between chapters or something. And during commercials.]

But the arcade, if you're really sure and you like gaming, that's great!