diff --git a/src/code_1421C0.c b/src/code_1421C0.c
index 7b7b7870f2..7e26d9697e 100644
--- a/src/code_1421C0.c
+++ b/src/code_1421C0.c
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
 #include "common.h"
 
+// Needs .data section
+#ifdef NON_MATCHING
+s32 pause_get_menu_string(s32 index) {
+    return gPauseMenuStrings[index];
+}
+#else
 INCLUDE_ASM(s32, "code_1421C0", pause_get_menu_string);
+#endif
 
 INCLUDE_ASM(s32, "code_1421C0", pause_draw_menu_label);