In the evening, V's thorton galena drove along the road.
The previous consultation was complete, and they were now on the way to the Lizzy Bar, where V was going to meet the client for this commission, Evelyn Parker.
As for Berry, she was in the passenger seat.
The four of them had just agreed that they would visit Maelstrom tomorrow afternoon. As V had said, they would try the straightforward approach first to see if Maelstrom still honored the deal. After that, they would just have to improvise, since who knew what that Iron Sucker Royce was thinking.
But right now, V wasn't thinking about business.
"...Berry, can you tell me more about that Arno guy?"
"Ay, Sister V, this is the third time you've asked about this." Berry sighed, covering her forehead. She didn't know why V was so persistent. "Didn't I say, he's just an acquaintance..."
Suddenly, Berry froze, then looked at V with a strange expression, a mischievous grin slowly appearing on her lips. She had a suspicion.
"I say, Sister V, you're not jealous, are you?" Berry grinned mischievously, staring intently, not missing a single detail on V's face.
Her eyes wide, she couldn't wait to see V's bashful expression.
"Mm, yeah, I'm jealous." But V was driving, her expression placid, completely failing to show the reaction Berry wanted.
"My Girl getting out of someone else's car? How could I be happy about that?"
"Hey, who is your Girl? Don't talk about things that haven't even started yet!"
Seeing that her attempt to fish for a reaction had failed and she had been teased by V instead, Berry blushed and turned her head away huffily.
"So, you didn't deny the possessive pronoun earlier, did you?"
"What?"
"Nothing." V smiled. With Berry's easily flustered temper, V was fully confident in winning her over.
It was then that Berry realized what V meant, but she couldn't think of a comeback. Her mouth twitched for a long time, unable to form a single word, and finally, she sighed and gave up.
What exactly was wrong with V?
Berry looked at V, who was driving seriously under the night lights, her eyes full of confusion.
Blue short hair, full of vitality, wearing a blue crop top, blue-purple anti-shock cargo pants, and dark blue high-top boots—she looked like a Cool Girl no matter how you saw her.
Coupled with those killer blue eyes, Berry felt restless every time she looked at her.
If only the other party could be the one on the bottom.
Life was not easy. Berry sighed.
It was a shame she was a woman. She had the motive but lacked the ability to commit the crime. Worse still, she was being targeted by the very Girl she wanted to dominate. That was a true tragedy, fit to be included in the Shakespearean Masterpiece Series.
V wasn't like this before.
Before, she had the demeanor of an Herbivorous Gentle Big Sister, but now she was like a wolf, looking at Berry with eyes that seemed ready to devour her whole.
She absolutely, absolutely would not be the "bottom." This was the last dignity of her former life as a man.
Before she could process this thought, they hit a red light, and V stepped on the brakes.
Taking advantage of the red light, V relaxed her neck and naturally placed her hand on Berry's leg.
Berry: ????
V's fair little hand was very familiar, first stroking it a few times, then clenching her hand to squeeze and fully appreciate the elasticity of Berry's thigh.
"This is illegal! Be careful, I'll call the police to arrest you."
Seeing V's mischievous hand, Berry blushed furiously, pointing at V, utterly exasperated.
"Then you can touch me back. Do you dare?"
V raised an eyebrow provocatively at Berry, shaking her thigh in cooperation.
Berry's gaze shifted down.
V was wearing blue overalls below, but Berry, who was extremely familiar with V's body, could imagine the length and ivory-like luster of her thighs even through the fabric.
Berry swallowed, glanced at V, and tremblingly reached out her hand.
Only a bastard refuses a good opportunity.
Berry's little hand reached over, but halfway there, it was suddenly grabbed by V.
"Ah!" Berry unconsciously let out a very feminine sound, because V pressed her hand against V's exposed abdominal muscles.
Berry's pupils trembled wildly, her face so red it looked like steam might rise from it. Her hand was held by V, forced to feel the elasticity and softness of the skin.
"Is it soft, baby?" V whispered, breathing onto Berry's ear. "Just promise to listen to Big Sister from now on, and when we get back, Big Sister will teach you how to do something even more comfortable, okay?"
100% Critical Hit!
Berry sat back in the seat, mouth agape, eyes spinning with circles, her head seemingly emitting overloaded steam.
Watching Berry's reaction, V laughed wildly, shaking with mirth.
This little Girl still wants to fight her.
Stepping on the accelerator, V drove off the moment the green light turned on.
A small flush appeared on V's face, but under the glare of the flashing neon lights, no one could see it.
Tucking her short hair behind her ear, V glanced at the dazed Berry.
She wanted her a little.
Berry remained silent and red-faced until they got out of the car at the entrance of Lizzy Bar.
She felt her reaction just now was too shameful and was too embarrassed to bring it up again, afraid that one look from V would make her lose her composure again.
After getting out, Berry's legs were still wobbly, making her doubt her non-existent masculine dignity once more.
Familiar with the route, they arrived at Lizzy Bar. Having been brought here once by Jackie, V was already considered a semi-regular customer.
"Want to come in and cool off, handsome Big Sister?"
"Want to try the latest braindance?"
Under the purple neon lights were the same two punk Girls working the door. They waved suggestively as V approached.
"I know the rules, I'm a regular." V handled the exchange smoothly.
"Bringing your own date doesn't qualify for a discount, though." The punk Girl raised an eyebrow, glancing at Berry following behind V.
It was a complete BBQ. Even a stranger could immediately tell the dominant/submissive dynamic between the two. Berry was just a fingernail's width away from being completely given away.
"Fine, no problem." V managed not to laugh for Berry's sake.
The two pulled back the sequined curtain and entered Lizzy Bar.
Although this was her second time entering Lizzy Bar, Berry couldn't feel happy. Not only because of the punk Girl's comment and the fact that her view was a head shorter than when she controlled Arno, but more importantly, the combination of cheap perfume and alcoholic sweat smell in the bar nearly suffocated Berry.
The lighting was dim, colorful light spheres rocked maniacally, coupled with the deafening, chaotic music from the speakers, making it feel like hell—dizzying and uncomfortable.
Berry hadn't expected the difference between controlling a machine body and being here herself to be so vast.
This was completely different from a pure bar like Wolf Bar, where people just drank and talked business.
Cutting through the writhing crowd on the dance floor, the two reached the bar counter, which displayed glowing glass cabinets, and found the bartender.
Speaking of which, Berry wanted to laugh.
Evelyn Parker, whom they were looking for, was sitting right there at the bar, and beside her was another important character from the game—Judy. Yet, in the game, V foolishly sat down next to Parker and asked the bartender where Parker was.
Speaking of Judy.
Berry looked at the Girl leaning against the bar.
This one was even more heavyweight.
A cluster of fluffy, wine-red hair fell over her forehead. She wore a light gray short vest, exposing her slender, lean figure. The suspenders connected to her overalls, giving her an air of competence and allure that was highly captivating.
When Berry looked at Judy, it seemed to trigger Judy's "gaydar." Judy suddenly looked over, smiled faintly, and raised an eyebrow at Berry, startling the eavesdropper.
Caught red-handed, Berry gave an embarrassed smile.
This feeling was a bit shameful.
Because in the game, Berry always pursued Judy whenever she played Female V. As a result, she knew several of Judy's tattoos very well. The ones that impressed her the most were naturally the spider web and the cute little cat. Berry often focused on those at crucial moments.
This situation, where looking at someone instantly brought up images of their naked state, made Berry feel very embarrassed, and she quickly averted her gaze.
Aside from lust, the relationship between Judy and V was also very moving—a stubborn Girl fighting injustice, who finally met the right person after experiencing repeated betrayals and painful lessons.
Their embrace under the rising sun when leaving Night City, after everything they went through, was incredibly touching.
In the "star" ending, Judy and V leaving Night City together with the Nomads was, in Berry's eyes, the best possible outcome for the two of them.
She remembered that... Wait a minute, Berry seemed to realize something was wrong.
Judy and, V!?
Berry suddenly widened her eyes and looked at V ahead.