One Game, Cinderella.

sixth game

<<jimin>>

We finished our meal and headed straight to the mall to buy me some new clothes. I might as well buy a suit for the ball. But first, I need to get gaming points. I might find Cinderella on the way anyway. By the way, it's just my second day. Give me a chance.

I suddenly feel the call of nature. I turned to look for a bathroom and saw right at the end of the corner. I looked at the male's comfort room but to my amuse, you need 1 gaming point to enter.
What. the. hell.

I can't believe this world.

I went back to where Aeon was standing, she was looking around.

"Aeon, how do I get gaming points?" I looked around the area to find any sign. If it is called gaming points, then it should be on some arcade or something.

"There are gaming centers everywhere. You can try on mini booths. You can also do gambling." She stopped for a moment to think. "But in your case, I guess you could start with a random game. Since we're on a hurry."

"Can you atleast lend me 1 gaming point? I need to pee and the bathroom needs freaking money whatever." I handed out my hand.

She threw a coin up high and I caught it to her amusement.
I ran back to the bathroom and did my business.

I went back to find Aeon and crossed my arms, seriously stressed with this distinct virtual magical game world.

"How many gaming points do I need to buy a normal shirt and pants?" I asked. "Oh, also a suit." I added.

"The minimum should be around 15-20 gaming points for a set of clothes." She said. "I'm not so sure with formal clothes.."

"If I'm going to live for 3 days, including today, then I need atleast 60 gaming points." I sighed. That's such a big amount for me.

"What are you going to do now Jimin?" Aeon asked me.

"I'll try what you are suggesting. Do mini games?" I scratched my head.

"Random gamings." Aeon corrected me.

"So you mean like I'm going to challenge someone and do a battle and take gaming points just like that?" I asked.

"Yeah."

Really now. That's just like stealing. I looked at her with a poker face, actually done with this whole idea. I turned around and started shouting.

"Cinderella! Cinderella where are you?!" People started looking at me but I don't care. I need to find Cinderella fast and just sleep the rest of my days until the ball comes.

"Jimin! Jimin what are you doing!" Aeon shouted at me.

"Look, I can't waste time on something like this. If I find Cinderella now, no more problems. I want to help you Aeon. I want to finish this story. Fast." I looked at her, signalling that I am really serious with this idea.

"I-it's okay Jimin.."

"No it's not okay. We'll all get stuck in here. Don't you want to finish the story?"

There was an awkward silence until I felt like something suddenly pushed me to the left.

We were both in shock, eyes wide. I almost stumbled onto Aeon. I looked back and Thank goodness it was just a man's backpack.

I looked at Aeon, she was really afraid. I just smiled sadly.

"It's okay Aeon. I'm okay. I'm going to do my best to help you. Everything's going to be okay"

"No Jimin.." She looked down. She then showed me her card. "here, I still have 3184 gaming points. Let's buy your clothes." Aeon's smile slowly returned. I really missed that smile. It suits her better.