➴ tavern

/the party was in full swing. Ever so often Jungkook would find himself enjoying how Sooyoung smiled and even he’d smile back at times too. She was perfect! It made him so nervous that Jungkook started ordering and drinking more to spike up his confidence. He didn’t even pay attention to NPC4 worrying and checking up on the man for drinking so much. Not that jungkook cared though. He was not going to screw this opportunity up. But the more he drank, the more his words started to slur too strangely/

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NPC5: Jungkook, I-I had a great time today. Walk me home? *she smiled, her cheeks still as pink and rosy as ever*

/jungkook could only feel his face heat up even more from both the alcohol and his looser reign of himself as he gave the other teen a soft but loopy smile/ thaaanks youre pretty too /he commented as he drunkenly hobbled around with her as they eventually made their way to Sooyoung’s cottage laughing about everything and yet nothing/

NPC5: so... /she gave jungkook a light smile/ I guess this is the end of our night huh... /she stood in front of her house but continued to stand there as if waiting for something/

/jungkook nodded to Sooyoung before pouting/ aw will I see you again?

NPC5: /she hesitated but answered back/ yeah maybe

/then jungkook confessed out of nowhere, his face was burning with the rum, making the male teen more confident but sincere than jungkook ever could be/ I hope you do because I want to make you the happiest girl in the world. I’ll get enough money and power and marry youu by the end of the storyy

NPC5: /she was silent before eventually biting her lip then smiling/ ...kiss me?

/jungkook smiled blushing as he nodded slurringly/ anything for you sooyoungiee /he leaned forward and kissed the other on the cheek softly/

NPC5: /Sooyoung blinked. In contrast to most people, jungkook kissed her cheek. That wasn’t at all what she was expecting. Trying to gather herself, she tries again as her long lashes fluttered to give her strength/ n-no I meant right here... /she pointed to her lips to make it obvious/

/jungkook’s cheeks only turned bright red as he giggled, finding it funny and embarassing at the same time. But well he was enamored with this female/ okay sooyoungie. /he leaned forward as the girl also did too with a breath of relief until jungkook could feel his eyes close. Even in his drunk state, he wanted his sincerity in his feelings to come through. Sooyoung too was also closing her eyes though slightly. But before jungkook could make contact with her lips, his brain shut down and everything turned black/

/turns out, he ended up passing out on Sooyoung’s shoulder/

/the party eventually became in full swing as some people started dancing with their respective partners. NPC1 and most of the other men were sitting around and grinning with a bunch of alcohol while jungkook just smiled and nodded to the men as he sipped his drink. NPC1’s wife was passing around drinks while entertaining the men with conversation. The single women were starting to select their own single man to flirt with thanks to the alcohol/

/jungkook just smiled and nodded awkwardly at the meat fest of guys he was with. He’s usually not the social type, and being so young too, he just watched the ruly men interact with each other/

NPC4: /the woman noticed how awkward jungkook was so while serving the others, approached jungkook with a small voice/ would you like another glass, dear berserker? /the sweet voice asked as she handed the younger the glass/ sorry about their rudeness. They are very good people.

/jungkook’s face turned light pink as he tried to look elsewhere despite how the woman’s s just moved thanks to the slightest movements/ t-thank you Noona. Sorry for making you worried. You should be m-more uncomfortable.

NPC4: /blinked surprised at the younger’s considerate attitude and gave him her signature soft mother-like smile/ don’t worry, this is my family, so I am not. And now you’re a part of it too, my son. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions, yes?

/jungkook nodded just like a nervous puppy/ y-yes Noona! /the woman smiled and left as quickly as she came. in the end, even if jungkook started having questions or doubts like just wanting to go home, he still didn’t ask the woman. He sighed deeply to himself. The woman just seemed so busy with attending to everyone. He couldn’t push his own worries onto her. He continued to drink his glass quietly as he smiled with the other guys, still reeling slightly at the cold but bitter alcohol taste. Was alcohol this bad? Why do people even drink it? But well...he’s still drinking it so maybe that’s why/

NPC2: /Eventually, though gus had noticed how listless jungkook was being and approached him to check on him too/ jungkook! You not having fun? I even made you a full meal you know...
/jungkook smiled apologetically back/ sorry I guess I’m still tired from the hunt
NPC2: ah that , well I know something else for you younger lads. /he turns jungkook towards the crowd/ you know that girl right there? /he pointed to a long-black haired teenager with a nice figure and a somewhat neatly kept outfit. Jungkook’s eyes widened. She was exactly his type. Nice short height with not too much makeup/ she’s your age. /he grinned at jungkook’s wide eyes roughly pushed the younger to the girl./ go get ‘er you dog

/jungkook couldn’t help but blush as he’s pushed towards her/ um...sorry!
NPC5: /the other female smiles and shakes her head/ it’s alright. I’ve had so many creepy old guys come up to me. /her smile shone brightly back to him/ So it’s refreshing to meet someone near my age. How old are you again jungkook-sshi?
/jungkook just answered shyly on command as if a robot/ 17...17!
NPC5: ah! Same age as me, then. /she finally turned to him and her eyes widen at jungkook’s face before blushing down/ n-nice to meet you, I’m Sooyoung
/jungkook couldn’t help but blush back. To already have a female blush at him...this must be the romantic interest in this game. And wow was she pretty. Even hotter than NPC4 though something in jungkook still wouldn’t let him admit that someone who rival the angelic-like beauty the older woman had. NPC5’s skin looked so pale. She was exactly his type/ j-jungkook! /he bowed introducing himself again. He could feel the alcohol slowly kicking in/
NPC5: /smiles shyly/ would you like to dance?

/it took a while to get there but he grinned tiredly with sweat slowly drying due to the mid heat temperature as he pushed open the door to the cavern male NPCs welcomed him with rough slaps on the back which he swears can the NPCs give him a break with the hard hits. Still, he grinned proudly, his bunny teeth in display shyly as he gets celebrated. But he also couldn’t help but catch his eye at the amount of woman in the tavern though. He ended up glancing suddenly shyly at how provocative they dressed as his cheeks reddened and he looked away. He didn’t expect women at all. Suddenly, his mind was reeling at all the new possibilities. Could he romance one of them as a side quest? No jungkook, don’t think like that! Dad and mom would want you to keep focusing on your studies. But your dad and mom aren’t here... before he could continue to think, NPC1 spoke/

NPC1: Today we feast! /the big bearded man held a juicy chicken leg/ and celebrate a comin’ of a man and a new member of the berserkers-both of which haven’ ever been done ‘fore!

NPC4: congrats jungkook /a sweet voice rang I next to jungkook’s ears to meet face to face with a female NPC. He could feel his face heating. She seemed sweet enough. But unlike most of the females though she seemed the most covered despite how big her s were and the fact that bras didn’t seem to exist. Her face though made her look like the supportive female NPC all games have in the beginning. Someone the game either wouldn’t let you romance or would only if you meet very strict conditions/ welcome to our tribe. Here, have some food. My husband NPC1 and I are so proud to call you one of us. /Oh. That’s why jungkook got that un-romanceable vibe. Because she was the husband of the leader of the tribe. Welp. Still, if this was a , she was probably the worst to romance considering the ring on her finger. So maybe that’s for the best that he couldn’t romance them. That and the fact he’s horrible with females/

/jungkook blushed looking away/ thank you m-ma’am. I’ll be in your care from now on

NPC4: /the woman had a sweet chirp in her voice/ that’s great! I’m eager to see where this new stage in your life takes you /jungkook could only respond with a shy “mhm.” Clearly, the guy so much at talking to girls- even video game girls if there was no 3 option menu./

NPC1: /thankfully NPC1 continued on with a big hearty laugh, pulling jungkook closer to him in a brotherly way/ let us toast to our special hero! To Jungkook!

/all the other NPCs cheered as a finally recovered and more confident Jungkook smirked amused at the tacky plot. Being “special” was your typical main character thing/ to me /he repeats with a mutter under his breath before sipping at the alcohol ridden rum. Despite being not allowed to. But he thinks it, it’s just a game anyways. And besides, this is what becoming a man is/