Welcome to Doki Doki Literature Club?

I saw a flyer for this literature club at my new school I started. Going to it and finding out Yuri was one of the members there. I knew her from kindergarten and we were always the last to be picked up after class. Even now, she is just as beautiful as I remember. Would she remember me if I talked to her? Sitting down and watching her up at the podium performing her poem. Rough start at first but finished up real strong. Everyone clapped and she quickly sat down after snapping out of the moment. Once the poems were performed, I approached Yuri gingerly. "Yuri, is that you?"

"Who are you? How do you know my name?" she asked me while slightly fidgeting.

"It's Dan, Ms. Tanaka's class. You probably don't remember because that was kindergarten. I have a real good memory of things," I said and looked down.

"Are you trying to convince this boy in becoming a member Yuri?" A girl asked. She had long brown hair with a white ribbon tying it into a ponytail.

"I…um I am trying…it's a little…" Yuri starting and blushing embarrassed.

"My name is Monika. President of the Literature Club and founder," the girl said and extended her hand in a handshake. We exchanged handshakes and she waved over to another girl.

A girl with a light strawberry colored hair with a small red bow. "Is this going to be a new member?!" she spoke ecstatically.

"Yes, Yuri must've inspired him," Monika tell the girl.

"Nice to meet you, my name is Sayori. I am vice president," introducing herself.

Yuri look a little nervous and looked like she wanted to run. "Well actually, I know Yuri from a long time ago. I was trying to engage a conversation," I started to tell Monika and Sayori.

"Awwww, so you aren't interested in the club then?" Sayori saying rather dejected.

"I didn't say that but could I have a little time with Yuri?" I requested.

"We haven't gotten your name, here's the sign up sheet," Monika saying to me and handed the clipboard. I signed up and she looks at it, "Dan huh? That's a lovely name. Welcome to the Literature Club. Yuri why don't you take it from here. I entrust you to inform our member."

"I…uuuu…I'll try," Yuri told Monika with little certainty.

After Monika and Sayori left, I was finally with Yuri. "I'm sorry, I think I made this whole thing awkward. It's ok if you don't remember me."

"I'm sorry, my memory is a little hazy so I don't remember at this moment. We meet after school in this room. You write a poem to share with the group but we go around to each other to learn from another," Yuri speaking lowly.

"Well I'll be seeing you fellow club member," I tell her and smile weakly. I felt hurt that I wasn't memorable to her but again, that was so long ago. Going home from the festival and working on my poem for tomorrow. I went to sleep and remembered something that woke me up. "Is that what keeps her from remembering me? I can't believe I forgot that," saying to myself trying to regulate my breathing. I looked at the time and it was 5:30AM. Trying to get another hour of sleep but watched the clock till it went off. I can't believe I wanted to get done with classes to go to a club. Yuri had been on my mind all day. There was this girl with a cotton candy colored hair and red hair pins hold one of her bangs. There was Yuri sitting by the window and absorbed into whatever she was reading. I walked over and sat in the seat next to her. "Hi Yuri," I tell her.

"She's so into that book that nothing else phases her," the other girl that was there told me.

"Well at least I know she's not ignoring me," replied with optimism.

"So what's your name new guy?" she asked me.

"Dan, yours?"

"Natsuki, I hope you aren't coming to this club for other reasons," she said rather annoyed.

I know part of it was of interest but then there was Yuri too. "Nope, I enjoy literature of all sorts," replying to Natsuki. She eyed me carefully but went back to what she was doing. Sayori came in and then Monika right after.

"Hello everyone, lets welcome our new member Dan," Monika announcing. Sayori started clapping ecstatic, Natsuki clapping cautiously, and Yuri still engrossed in her book. "So I hope everyone shares their poem with each member and give healthy feedback as well as healthy criticism."

I planned to work my way to Yuri last. I went to Natsuki and was telling me how I got a ways to go. Sayori gave me positiveness overall and hoped I'd continue to write better pieces in the future. Heading to Monika where she honestly told me I'd find my writing style and giving a writing tip that she does with everyone in the club. I came up to Yuri and sat down in front of her. She looked down and to the side while playing with her hair nervously. "I hope my poem is good, everyone else has been helpful. I'd like to know your thoughts and what not." I hand it to her and I imagined I was reading it to her as she started to read it.

Fade to Black

When it comes to movies and tv.

There is a fade to black.

Reading or imagination too.

Fade to black in our mind.

There is also that the end of one's life

Fades to black forevermore.

She took a deep breath and I heard her mumble, "This is real good."

"You like it Yuri?" I said slightly enthused.

Yuri spoke up, "Well you have a unique style of writing. I hope you don't think I'm bringing your hopes up. I'm sorry if I'm giving you an ego or something."

"I was just glad to hear you like it," I answered bluntly and blushed.

Yuri handed me her poem to read and I enjoyed it. "Is it bad?" Yuri asked me.

"No, not at all. You are really fantastic at this. A natural born writer," I spoke sincerely.

Yuri seemed to stumble with her words, "Th-thank thank y-y-you."

We gave each other our poems back. The rest of the club time was enjoying reading things to share. Walking home and thinking of the next poem to write to her in mind. Knowing what I think and feel of her.

To Be Continued…