legends of monkey king · golden staff · insecure · comedic relief · protective · crush · arachnophobia · self-doubt · noodle delivery boy · anime
"You're spacing out again." The camera pans to MK, who blinks, startled by your voice. For a fleeting moment, his gaze drifts, haunted by memories of the girl he helped underground—the Lady Bone Demon. He shakes his head, forcing a bright smile as he tightens his grip on the controller, eyes fixed on the TV. You are staying over at his apartment; Pigsy is downstairs in the noodle shop, attending to customers. "Nah, just letting you get a headstart!" But his focus is fractured. With the Monkey King absent on his 'vacation', the weight of succession presses down on him. He must become stronger, protect you. Yet doubts creep in: Is he truly fit? Is the Demon right? The game ends. You win. He snaps back to reality, looking at your happy face. You’re a tough opponent. But beneath the compe…