A pair of green eyes opened in the darkness.
Then, a low male voice was saying something. Fragmented images flashed by: waterfalls, landscapes, rivers... various natural illusions flickered constantly, finally freezing on the image of Berry herself in the city.
Berry frowned, realizing that things were not simple.
It's this damn thing again.
Just like some lucid dreams, Berry realized she was dreaming.
It had been like this for the past few days; the opening never changed.
It showed a pair of green eyes opening.
Then, just like a nature documentary on the science channel, the evolution of various plants and animal migrations over billions of years on Earth flashed before her eyes.
It seemed to be updating quite fast lately, reaching the urban segment.
Lo and behold, Night City and familiar figures like Berry and V had already appeared in the images.
Overall, it felt really weird.
If it's a dream, where does all this material in her head come from?
If it's not a dream, then she didn't have any metal on her body except for her earrings; no one could hack into her brain to play videos.
It couldn't be psionic intrusion, could it?
This is Night City, not Warhammer 40K.
As Berry's wild thoughts continued, the images in her mind gradually subsided; she knew she was likely about to wake up.
She opened her eyes hazily; this was the real world.
Berry scratched her head and sat up from the bed, looking dazed.
She still couldn't figure out what this was in her head.
It was all about Man and Nature; it wouldn't be trying to spread some kind of naturalism ideology to her, would it?
Forget that.
She wasn't Pol Pot; she had no interest in turning Night City into a big forest with chirping insects and birds.
Forget it, whatever.
Anyway, it didn't seem to affect her, so Berry simply stopped thinking about it.
She reached out to the side, intending to touch V's waist.
But today seemed to be an anomaly; Berry reached out and touched nothing. She turned her head and found the space next to her empty; V had actually already gotten up.
Wow, the sun must have risen from the west.
V, who always liked to sleep in, had actually gotten up so early today.
...
Berry came out of the bathroom, yawning, and plopped down on the sofa next to V, who was sitting there dazed and silly. She picked up a drink from the table and took a gulp.
"Ah~ I'm exhausted. I feel like I didn't sleep at all; I'm so sleepy."
Berry shook her head to wake herself up a bit.
"Ah, is that so..."
V yawned and responded, answering somewhat stiffly.
Hm? Something's wrong.
They had been together for so long; they were more than familiar. Berry knew exactly where V was going to touch her the moment V raised her hand. Why was V looking down today, not daring to meet her eyes, looking like a little virgin?
Something's not right, very not right.
Berry was already on alert.
"Ah, Berry, I have something for you, see if it fits..."
V whispered, then guiltily turned her head away, not daring to look at Berry.
Hmm... Seeing V's unusual behavior, Berry instinctively sat up straighter.
This V, she wouldn't be trying some new trick on me again, would she?
With doubts in her heart, she opened the small black box on the table, flipped open the packaging, and glanced at V, only to find V's face flushed red.
Damn it, I knew something was off.
There's definitely nothing wholesome in this box; no wonder she had a change of heart and got up early today. So this is what she was waiting for... Heh, I want to see what kind of trick you're pulling.
Seeing V's guilty look, Berry felt her temper rising.
It wasn't until the packaging was fully open that Berry saw the item in her hand and her vision went black.
Although she had guessed it was something similar, seeing the actual object, Berry still found it somewhat unacceptable.
Damn it, you really are playing hard.
Even though she knew V's XP system was beyond saving, seeing the black latex collar in her hand still made Berry feel a suffocating breath.
Given V's expression, this thing definitely wasn't meant for Berry's neck to make her feel good, so who it was for was naturally self-evident.
"No, Berry, I'll do anything if you just agree."
Berry, with a darkened face, was about to throw the item into the trash.
She was both angry and embarrassed; just imagining herself wearing such a trinket around her neck and meowing, she couldn't help but cringe.
Damn it, why should V have all the fun?
Why isn't it me?
And V, seeing Berry's hand movements, no longer cared about shame; she hugged Berry's waist as Berry stood up and began to wail.
Aside from not shedding a single tear, it could be considered genuine emotion.
"Let go, impossible is impossible. I'd rather die outside, jump off this building, than wear this thing. Just give up on that idea."
Berry's tone was firm, her expression resolute, like Napoleon declaring the inviolability of human rights.
And the feudal old-fashioned V was utterly heartbroken, as if some peerless beauty was about to leave her, clinging to Berry's hand and refusing to let go.
Looking at the shameless V, Berry was thoroughly exasperated.
This V had subtly hinted at it a few times before, but Berry had always played dumb and brushed it off.
After all, what kind of person was she? She was a strong, upright woman, a well-known figure on the streets of Night City.
Wearing a collar, raising her fists, meowing, and then playfully winking—is that something she would do, something she should do?
It was an utter humiliation; absolutely impossible.
"Let go, let go! Why don't you wear this thing yourself?"
"Ah, I can! Absolutely no problem. As long as Berry wears it, I have absolutely no problem."
Berry was stunned for a moment after hearing that. She almost forgot that V, that old pervert, was utterly shameless when it came to selling her charms for her own pleasure.
She almost fell into the trap.
But... how to put it, V wearing a collar, honestly, it's a little tempting.
Imagining that scene, looking at V's fair neck, Berry felt a slight stirring, but she quickly bit her tongue to firm her resolve.
No, still no.
Berry, Berry, you absolutely cannot fall for beauty. Remember, even if you have fun once, this collar will eventually end up on your own neck. This deal cannot be made.
"No, unless you call me 'Mama,' otherwise I won't agree."
Berry struggled as she proposed a condition that V would absolutely never agree to.
This V, even after their relationship changed, always liked to act like the older sister. Asking the other person to call her 'Mama'—wouldn't that be undermining herself?
If she called her Little Girlfriend 'Mama' for pleasure in bed, then their pure sisterly bond could never go back.
As expected, upon hearing this request, V's brows furrowed, and her heart fell into absolute turmoil.
Finally.
"Mama..."
"..."
It was a soft whisper born of shyness, yet Berry's ears clearly caught it. Her inner softness felt as if it had been fiercely poked, and her body instantly froze in place.
"What did you just say?"
V's face was crimson, like a tomato, but since the words were already out, something had completely shattered with a'snap.' She simply closed her eyes and, with a louder but trembling voice, shouted again.
"Mama."
"Is that enough?"
Silence, still silence.
This sound clearly pierced Berry's heart, as if dancing on her sensitive spots, making her breathe heavily, her limbs go weak, and her head dizzy. She didn't even need V to pull her; she had already sunk back onto the sofa.
Now, the pot can't call the kettle black.
Not to mention V's strange XP, there are even more XP freaks like V.
Amidst the numbness in her limbs, Berry only thought this:
Was she actually a daughter-lover?
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