diff --git a/sonic-radiance.love/scenes/overworld/init.lua b/sonic-radiance.love/scenes/overworld/init.lua
index 50d2ff3..15f6fca 100644
--- a/sonic-radiance.love/scenes/overworld/init.lua
+++ b/sonic-radiance.love/scenes/overworld/init.lua
@@ -68,10 +68,12 @@ end
 
 function OverWorld:startEvent()
   self.world.isActive = false
+  self.canPause = false
 end
 
 function OverWorld:endEvent()
   self.world.isActive = true
+  self.canPause = true
 end
 
 function OverWorld:showMessage(message)