You abruptly open your eyes from a deep slumber, staring at the ceiling above you for a solid minute before deciding to get out of bed. You could've sworn someone shouted in your left ear...
Trying to remember what the disembodied voice said. "Wake up, dear, OR I'LL DRAG YOU OFF TO BED MYSELF." And that's where you woke up, you had a minute to process what it was about, but then decided to pay it no mind, it was probably because of the lack of sleep you're getting lately. Sleep deprivation is not good for the human body.

Grabbing your phone from the bed, you unlocked the device, and there, the time said it was already 2 PM. Damn, you needed to catch on that sleep, but college life wasn't letting you have that 8 hours of sleep. Brushing your hair with your hands, untangling the knots of your messy strands, you slipped on your fluffy slippers and decided to reheat the kettle for your instant noodles and coffee. For a pre-med student, you sure are healthy. Waking up late, a diet consisting of instant noodles and carbonated drinks, and not to mention, you're a caffeine addict. You wouldn't be so surprised if you suddenly died from cardiac arrest or a chronic illness like diabetes, but oh well, you only live once.

While waiting for the water to boil, you decided to open your laptop, but to your surprise, it won't turn off due to a low battery. 'Huh, I could've sworn I turned it off with at least 90 percent battery before sleeping last night.' You thought to yourself as you gathered the charger from your bedside table and plugged it in. Maybe your 3-year-old laptop was acting up, I mean, it was already lagging and all that crap. Still, it wouldn't drain itself, especially if it was turned off.

Brushing those thoughts away, you're glad that it still worked as you plugged it in. You heard a 'click' sound from your kettle signaling that your water has come to a boil. You prepared your instant noodles first and let them sit for a few minutes, and prepared your coffee.

"Aight, time to continue where I left off last night." You stretched your whole body like a cat after its long nap. Double-clicking on that game you downloaded, which was ENA: DREAM BBQ, you decided that you would complete the game today. Separating the wooden chopsticks that came from the instant noodles, you mixed their contents, and took a mouthful of it.

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After an hour and a half, you finally finished the game. Unfortunately, it left you on a cliff-hanger. It was so damn good, yet it did you dirty at that obby-type shit segment of the game. It was when you were near the genie, Theodora. The whole game felt like an acid trip coated in fever dream. You don't understand a thing as you venture throughout the game, but the more you progress, the less you don't question the environment. You kind of adapted to it, in a way.

You managed to get 3 achievements out of 14, so you had a reason to restart the game to complete those achievements. As you were about to start a new game file you felt something move behind you. You quickly spun around your swivel chair and found nothing. It sent a shiver down your spine; you could've sworn someone or something, it was a flash of red and white.

"Alright... that's enough playing for the day. Maybe I need more caffeine. That's why I'm hearing and seeing things hahaha..." You laughed to yourself, you were feeling creeped out. Maybe it's time to go outside, touch some grass...

However, as you shut down your laptop about to stand up from your seat. You were suddenly spun around like a ballerina in your swivel chair.

"Eek!" You managed to yelp out as you closed your eyes shut. What the fuck what the fuck what the fuck what the fuck-?!!

"My! Look at you all feisty and awake! I was worried you weren't going to wake up from that- DAMNED COMA!!!"

You heard a very familiar voice, you quickly opened your eyes and saw ENA, in the flesh! She was looming over you, her tall figure casting a shadow on you.

Wait, how the hell is that even possible?

"Woah woah woah WOAH! What's happening?" You crashed out of your seat, mouth agape and eyes wide in pure shock.

"How about taking a picture? It lasts longer- for a price, of course." You assumed it was salesperson who talked to you since it sounded masculine and it had that customer service tone to it. How could you tell? Well, it was charismatic and attracti- wait, wait, hold that thought. Salesperson winked at you with their offer as you just sat there, dumbfounded.

"WHAT? ARE YOU JUST GOING TO SIT THERE AND KEEP OGLING YOUR EYES AT ME?!" Ah, this, this is Meanie talking. By the harshness and femininity of her voice? Yup, definitely her. In which you still found attractive, by the way. I said hold that thought.

You felt a hard and plastic-y feeling gently grab your chin and close your mouth. "Apologies for suddenly touching you, dear client, I ought to close that mouth, might a fly come inside and choke you." Salesperson said as she retracted her hand.

"WHY THE HELL ARE YOU STILL HAVING THAT LOOK ON YOUR FACE? YOU LOOK LIKE AN IDIOT."

"Haha.. this can't be real? Am I real, are YOU real??? What's happening?"

"I COULD ASK YOU THE SAME, DUMBFACE."

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After calming yourself for a bit and realizing it wasn't a dream at all by asking Ena to pinch you on the arm. It convinced you that everything that was happening at the moment is reality. The clock is still ticking, you can hear the cars passing outside, and the constant raindrops tapping on your windows. You hear a soft thunder rumble in the sky.

"So, you mean you were sucked by a void, then got transported to my laptop over there?" You pointed with your thumb at the rectangular-shaped gadget sitting on your bed.

"Yes, that is correct. An anonymous person called and hired me for a job to help a specific humanoid." Both of Ena's triangular-shaped eyes focused on you, and you felt nervous, as you squirmed under her gaze.

"And by humanoid, do they mean me???" You pointed at yourself with both of your index fingers, intense feelings of confusion swirling in your mind.

"WHO ELSE WOULD I BE REFFERING TO?"

"What would I need help with...? Anyway, it's not like I'm complaining, I should be thanking them instead, because I can't believe you're real." You stood up from your swivel chair as you examined Ena from head to toe and circled her polygonal figure her like she did in the game, but without detaching your head from your body, unfortunately.

"And you accepted their job for you?"

"Of course, I do take my clients seriously, anonymous or not."

"For how many chocolates?"

"20."

"WHAT- FOR ONLY 20? THEY SHOULD'VE OFFERED LIKE 6 DIGITS OR SOMETHING FOR TRAVELLING THROUGH THIS DIMENSION." Honestly speaking, you were still mad pissed about those 10 chocolates you received in the game. You expected at least a hundred chocolates or something after completing a 'job'. Well, at least in this life, you asked for more currencies, and you had a choice here.

After a few moments of silence, you heard that familiar ringing sound. You didn't think it was possible for the string telephone that came from who knows where to fall through your ceiling.

Ena grabbed the cup and brought it to her ears. "Ena speaking, uh-huh, Alright. Duly noted! It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

You side-eyed Ena as she spoke through whoever it was on the phone; you thought it was Froggy she was talking to.

"Sooo, remember the anonymous being I was talking to you about? She offered a million chocolates for the payment." Ena grabbed her hat as she pushed her hair back, resting her hat on her chest.

"Couldn't be happier for you, anyway, I shouldn't be questioning this thing that's happening right now. Nothing makes sense, really, but I'm fine with that. A little weirdness in my life shouldn't hurt."

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"Feel free to roam around, if you can even roam around, or roam around just using your eyes." As you sat on your bed, eyes still lingering on the entity before you.

After settling down from the weird commotion, it gave Ena a chance to examine your small apartment, just a few blocks away from your university. Your room consisted of a single-sized bed, populated by your plushies, posters of your favorite games and characters decorate the walls. Collectible figurines sat on your desks, and post-it notes almost decorated your small bulletin board. It was a little cramped, but the ceiling is high, which can trigger someone with claustrophobia. But still, it is your humble abode that you retreat into after a long day at university and your part-time job.

"If you're here in reality right now... does that mean you're not in the game anymore? I have to check." You went to your desk and opened your laptop, you started the game, but you were stuck, and the game wouldn't let you explore the first part of the game.

"What do you think, dumbass? I'm here by your side, obviously you can't progress in the game without the main character." Meanie said as she lowered her body and took a peek at your laptop.

"Cool, cool. It's like the equivalent of tearing through the space-time continuum. I'm no scientist, but holy shit, you're a walking anomaly here on earth. Can't let the FBI see you, they might take you to Area 51 or something."

"Don't worry about it, though, can't let that happen to you, Ena." As you turned to your side, expecting Ena to be there, well, there were no signs of Ena at all. "Where the hell are you-?"

"Over here, dear client!" You looked at your phone and saw Ena waving inside your smartphone. It was cute, she's now a portable Ena.

"How did you manage to get inside my phone?" You asked her through the screen, Nothing makes sense at all, and you already adapted to it. Still, you're curious about how she can do that, travelling from reality to the insides of your phone.

In a quick flash, Ena managed to get out of the device and teleported to your laptop. You whipped your head towards the device, and sure enough, she was already there and not on your phone.
"DON'T ASK TOO MANY QUESTIONS- Maybe because I'm capable of such ability that I could do it, I hope that answered your question." Ena's different sides switch quickly, like how she manages to switch herself from your phone to your laptop.

"Does this mean I could bring you to school with me? Alright! I got a portable Ena with me aaAAAA-"

"Don't make me your fucking ChatGPT or something- I'm much more capable and charismatic than that AI." Meanie quickly switched to Salesperson and winked at you.