Reincarnated into my favorite videogame

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows through the dense trees of the forest, Nari and her group decided to make camp for the night. The crackling of their campfire broke the silence, and the aroma of roasting marshmallows wafted through the air, mingling with the earthy scent of the woods. Nari, Iris, and Valerie sat close to the fire, sharing stories and laughter, their spirits buoyed by the warmth of companionship.

With the stars twinkling overhead, fatigue soon caught up with them. Nari yawned, stretching her arms overhead, feeling the weight of the day's adventures settle into her bones. "I think I'm ready to call it a night," she announced, her eyelids growing heavy.

"Me too," Iris chimed in.

Valerie nodded vigorously, her tiny form leaning against Nari's side. "Sleep sounds nice!"

The three of them settled down on their bedrolls, the soothing sounds of the forest lulling them into a peaceful slumber. Meanwhile, Luke, ever the restless soul, decided to take a walk under the moonlit sky. He slipped away from the camp, taking in the serene beauty of the night, the faint rustling of leaves and distant chirping of crickets providing a comforting backdrop.

As he wandered, an uneasy feeling settled in his stomach. There was something off about Sarah's behavior, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

As the night wore on, Sarah stood a little too close to the sleeping trio, her expression betraying a darker intention.

"Are we going to take care of her now, Miss?" Ryan sneered, stepping up beside Sarah with a sinister glint in his eyes.

"First of all," Sarah began, her voice deceptively sweet as she approached Nari and the others. With a swift gesture, she cast a spell, a flickering light illuminating her hand as she inscribed runes in the air above them.

Hilda, perched on a log, leaned forward with curiosity. "What did that do?" she asked, her brow furrowed.

Sarah's lips curled into a sly smile. "They won't be able to use magic," she said, relishing the power she wielded over them.

"Can I ask a question, though?" James piped up, raising his hand as if they were in a classroom.

Sarah turned to him, surprise flickering across her face. "Sure, what is it?"

"Why don't you like Nari?" he asked, his tone innocent yet probing.

The question drained the joy from Sarah's face, darkening her features. "We go way back," she replied slowly, her voice dripping with bitterness. "We used to be best friends. Now we're not." Her eyes narrowed, an icy determination settling in. "And tomorrow is the day I finally get rid of her—once and for all."

The Next Day

Nari awoke to a strange sensation—a tightness around her wrists and ankles. Blinking against the bright morning light filtering through the trees, she tried to move but found herself restrained. Panic surged through her as she realized she was tied up, a magical circle drawn around her.

"Good morning, Nari," a familiar voice greeted her.

Nari's blood ran cold as she turned to see Sarah standing just outside the circle, her smile wide yet cold.

Nari looked at her, unable to speak.

Sarah's expression darkened, a flicker of their old friendship appearing briefly before vanishing. "You didn't even recognize your old friend. You were always so forgetful."

Nari stared at her, confusion evident on her face.

Sarah waved her hand, and her appearance shifted back to how it once was. "Remember me now, Nari?"

"Tiffany," Nari thought, gritting her teeth.