A/N: Second chapter ready! By the way, since I usually forget (like last chapter), this is the disclaimer for all chapters: I OWN NOTHING, BUT THE PLOT
Text like this is song lyrics
Rika, who still had a remote, pushed play again. White letters appeared again, telling everyone to take a remote and sit on one of the couches. Shion and Mion grabbed a couch for themselves, Keiichi sat with Rena on the couch across from the television, and the two youngest girls sat to the right of Keiichi on their own couch.
The white letters disappeared and a picture of Satoko's older brother, Satoshi, appeared. He had short blond hair and purple eyes, like his sister, and was smiling.
Satoko, who had not seen her brother in over a year, started to tear up a bit. 1 "Nii-nii?" She said this with a twinge of hope in her voice.
Music started playing from the TV. It sound like an ambulance siren at first, but started to turn into an upbeat tune. Then Satoshi started to sing, causing happiness and confusion to be spread throughout everyone.
I wonder what everyone's doing right now
It's lonely to be by myself (right?)
"What does he mean by lonely? Where is he?" asked Satoko.
The home-run I want to strike for once
Even if I don't have motivation, even if I'm hopeless
"Hopeless? He's the best player on the team! Irreplaceable!" protested Mion, who missed playing baseball with him
When you try your best at any time
I will pat you (right?)
"Of course, Nii-nii!" agreed Satoko.
"Maybe at the end of all this we will be able to see him." Said Shion
From time to time I get tired but
Don't worry
Do your best everyone
I'll always cheer for you
"There's Satoshi for you. Always caring for everyone, regardless of his own well-being." said Shion, smiling and shaking her head.
Even if it's a little dark
Even if it's a little narrow
I lose my senses, so at times
I go berserk, but even so
"Berserk? Satoshi is kind and sweet!" said Rika.
Send the whole feeling of love
I plead you
"This song makes Nii-nii seem like a crazy person! I don't like it anymore!" cried Satoko.
"Shh… It's ok, Satoko. The woman said everything will be revealed at the end. If we watch everything, we will find out about Satoshi." reassured Rika.
Could I be on the side of justice?
The strength of the heart won't lose (right?)
I want to complement you more and more
"Why is Satoshi being so negative? Of course he's justice!" asked Mion, confused.
"Maybe Satoshi did something he thought was bad and feels guilty?" suggested Rika.
"But he would have told me! Nii-nii doesn't keep secrets from me!" cried Satoko, upset at Rika's notion.
"Maybe…" Everyone looked at Keiichi. "Maybe he got the sickness Takano had. He felt he did something wrong when he was sick and feels guilty for it?"
Rika looked shocked. "H-how do you figure that?"
Keiichi looked at Rika. "Well, from what you guys say about him, the only reason Satoshi is mean is when he defends friends or family. Since he has so much doubt in himself, plus the fact he went missing around the time of the Watanagashi festival, he could have had Hinamizawa syndrome and hurt someone."
Satoko looked terrified at the thought of Satoshi doing anything to cause others pain. She grabbed her remote and pushed play, wanting to prove Keiichi wrong.
Even if you aren't beside me, even if I can't reach you
Can you call out my name?
I can ask you a favor (right?)
"Of course! At any time of day, the club will answer to your beck and call!" shouted Mion, while everyone else smiled and nodded in agreement.
The person who can listen to my wish is
Only you Keiichi!
Everyone looked at Keiichi. Shion stood up and leaned into Keiichi so their noses touched. "Since I recall that you never met him, how is it that his only wish can be fulfilled by you?" She was angry, even though she had a smile on her face.
"Hey don't look at me! I don't know what he's talking about~" then he got a glint in his eye and looked at Mion. "Maybe his wish was for me to get a kiss from Mi-." He was cut off when Rena decided to hit him in the head.
She shook her finger at him. "Naughty Keiichi! You need to think of others!" she then got starts on her eyes and faced Mion. "I get a kiss first!"
Mion backed into her seat into her seat. "No Rena!" She glanced at the screen. "How about we keep watching, ne?" She was smiling nervously.
Wait for me at that place
I'll run there now
Even if I'm a bit weak
Even if I might not make it
Shion and Satoko sobbed. Shion got up and sat next to Satoko. Rika went and sat next to Mion so the two could have a couch to themselves. The other four looked at each other. They had no clue how to help their upset friends. After a few minutes, the sobbing turned into hiccups. Rika hesitantly put the video back into motion.
I'll pat you more
I'll pat you a lot
I'll present a large doll silently
For you, my precious one
"Doll?" Satoko looked confused. "Nii-nii never gave me a doll." She looked at the others. "Did he give one to any of you?" They shook their heads.
Do your best everyone
I'll always cheer for you
Even if it's a little dark
Even if it's a bit narrow
I lose my senses sometimes so
I go berserk but even so
Send the whole feeling of love
I plead you
"You don't need to plead for love, Satoshi! We will always give it you, whether you want it or not!" shouted Rena, earning a smile from Shion.
I'll pat you more
I'll pat you a lot
I'll present a large doll silently
For you, my precious one
As the song ended, Shion and Satoko wiped the tears out of their eyes and smiled.
"Which is Satoshi?" mumbled Mion.
"What're you talking about Mion?" asked Keiichi.
"Before the video, the person said that each of us is something. Which one is Satoshi?"
"Maybe we should decide which one of us is each at the end so we're sure?" suggested Rena.
That decided, Shion picked up her remote and pushed play for the next video.
1. Nii-nii is an affectionate term Satoko uses to refer to Satoshi
Song: YellowsicKING by Satoshi Houjou - Kobayashi Yuu