Oneshot Description: A story where a player gets transported into the world of DDLC, but there's more of a Otome Game Villainess Transmigration vibe going on.

Italicized sentences represent internal thoughts.


As I watched the others leave the room, I smile to myself thinking about what happened today. I breezed through classes like usual and had an enjoyable day at the club and better yet, we got a new member! Sayori ended up bringing her childhood friend who happened to be someone I had class with last year, so it was nice to see him again. He seemed hesitant at first but we were able to convince him to join, now we won't have to worry about the member requirement. I'm looking forward to all of us having tons of fun in the club! It'll be me, Sayori, Yuri, Natsuki and... MC?

Wait...

His name is MC...?

No that can't be right can it? It must be a nickname!

I realized that I was breathing at a concerningly fast pace and began to take a seat at one of the empty desks near me. Before I knew, I felt a sharp jolt of pain that formed into what is possibly the worst headache I ever felt my entire life. I clutched my head as I noticed the world around me began to distort. I saw programming codes replace some of the objects around me, numbers literally floating by my head as large text boxes appeared around the clubroom. Just as I thought things couldn't get worse, I blacked out, or so I thought...

I floated in this sea of emptiness with nothing but my thoughts and the increasingly loud sound of static and what I assume was screaming. I felt like I was in some nightmare that I couldn't wake up from, I just wanted it all to stop. It didn't and I would see flashing lights and digits pop up everywhere, they were obtrusive and antagonistic to my sight, I just wanted to cover my ears and close my eyes, yet my body couldn't move. I was in agony for what felt like hours until a flash of white engulfed everything, that was when a rush of information assaulted my mind and made me have an epiphany.

This world isn't real... Worst of all, this is Doki Doki Literature Club and I'm Monika!

I jolted my head up as I found myself in the clubroom once more. I let out a sigh of relief as my motor controls began to return to me. I looked down at my shaking hands and stood up, heading to the nearest restroom, sprinting as fast as I could. I saw Sayori happily skipping towards the clubroom, but I didn't care as I just needed to get to the restroom right away.

"Oh hey Monika wha- GAH!"

I must have been running incredibly fast as I swear I saw Sayori trying to hold down her skirt in the corner of my eye. Nevertheless I found the restroom and quickly headed inside, closing the door and approaching the mirror by the sinks. Taking a deep breath, I looked into the mirror to check my reflection, and there I saw it. Coral Brown hair, Emerald Green eyes and the White bow.

I really am Monika! This can't be good!

I turned the faucet and splashed some water onto my face, nothing happened. I looked over to the empty stalls and considered it, but the idea of waking up from a nightmare with a wet bed was something I'd rather not experience. I decided to pinch my cheek as hard as I can, it did nothing but hurt and leave a temporary red mark. I shook my head as I slowly accepted that this might be my new reality.

So I really am in the world of Doki Doki Literature Club... I still have Monika's memories too...

During my epiphany, not only had I realized the world was fake, I regained memories of my past life. I was an average girl who really loved playing visual novels and reading light novels on the internet... I was more or less obsessed with them... Anyways that's not the point, I remember a friend recommending Doki Doki Literature Club a few years back, making me think it was some cutesy dating sim until it revealed itself as a horror game. Needless to say I was terrified at first, but I eventually got over it and appreciated the characters. Especially Sayori, I just wanted her to have a happy ending! I was always a sucker for the childhood friend trope, and Sayori really stood out for me compared to the others, so I was heartbroken when THAT scene popped up.

I started to think of what happened before I 'became' Monika, so I tried trying to recall what I was doing before. That was when the feeling of grief hit me hard.

I was on my way home from a shopping session only to be hit by a truck while crossing the street...

No way... I died in my old life... And it had to be through the most cliché way you'd find in an isekai-style anime! I gave a dry laugh as I felt tears streaming down from my eyes.

So I'm really dead... and now I have to go struggle through what's basically transmigration novel story, how cruel...

I let the sadness out of my system for a few minutes and wipe away the tears now that I felt like I was stable. Looking into the mirror, I still saw Monika, except her eyes were red from my crying.

I guess this really is my new life huh? I guess I shouldn't complain about a second chance.Now that I'm in control, I could even help out everyone! That's right, Sayori, Natsuki and Yuri too! I could finally give these girls a happy ending they deserve! Guess I should become that tutorial/wingman character now haha...

I took a deep breath, filled with new resolve and confidence, I left the restroom and headed back towards the clubroom. Spotting the familiar door, I slid it open and walked in to see everyone, including the player character in their spots. Sayori was the first one to speak up.

"Monika there you are! Are you alright? You ran off in such a hurry... Wait why are your eyes red?" She looked concern.

Natsuki would also chime in. "Yeah what gives, did something happen to you? Did you break up with your boyfriend?"

"Natsuki! You shouldn't be so upfront with someone's problems, it's not polite!" Yuri scolded, which made Natsuki pout and look away.

"Yeah, besides how would you know she would have a boyfriend." MC added in.

Oh crap, it was already the new day and I already just made notable change! I need to fix this!

I gave a nervous chuckle as I quickly came up with an excuse that will hopefully convince them. "A-Ah no... Something personal came up and I just needed some time to myself for a bit! Look I'm perfectly fine now!" I gave them the best smile I could, this seemed to work for Natsuki, Yuri and MC, but Sayori still had a concerned look on her face.

Right... She could probably see through fake smiles.

"Anyways! I think we should officially start the club now!" I said, trying to steer the game back to it's normal plot. Thankfully everyone obliged as they all began to do their own thing. I let out a sigh and grabbed a random book from the closet and sat at a desk further away from the others. I opened the book, not to read it, but make it seem like I was reading when I was really just thinking to myself.

Alright, I should be more careful with my actions... Let's see, so if I recall correctly. Act 1 starts off normal but ends up all glitchy, Act 2 is when the game starts to break without Sayori, Act 3 is when the player is stuck with...meand eventually deletes me, then Act4 is when the game runs without me, but Sayori ends up being the sentient one. Now that I think about it, if Monika didn't interfere with anything during Act 1 then things would have been a normal dating sim huh? Then it's settled! I will not interfere with the player's choice! Instead I will dedicate myself to supporting them get the girl of their choice!

I felt a gaze towards my direction, it was from one of the other club members but I couldn't tell who. I was too familiar with this feeling, in my past life, I was... rather enthusiastic when talking about my interests that I kinda bring attention to myself without realizing it. I felt my cheeks warm up as I remembered this, and shook away the thought and looked over to the clock. That was when the Monika memories instinctively told me that this was time for the activity, so I closed my book and stood up, preparing myself for this moment, I turned around and looked over to everyone.

"Okay everyone!" Everyone looked up at me as I called out to them. "It's time to share the poems we wrote now!"

Thanks to my memory of the game, I was able to make sure the story progressed normally for the most part. I remembered my lines and then tried to sound like Monika when it cane to talking to the others. Thankfully no one seemed suspicious, well there was Sayori but that eventually got resolved after the club meeting ended when I made up the story of me being stressed out about life and expectations placed on me... alright maybe I wasn't lying about being stressed out but you know it was still a reasonable excuse. When I was finally alone in the clubroom, I let out a sigh and began planning my next move. I will make sure this place will be full of happiness!

Timeskip, Day of the Festival...

What a crazy past few days has it been huh? I made sure that I stayed as the 'tutorial/helper' character role, so that meant that I always found myself getting approached by MC who always asked for advice on how to write poems for a certain someone. I wasn't sure who he was going for, so I kinda gave hints for each of the girls, he seemed kinda disappointed in the results for some reason and it was always noticeable when we exchanged poems. Oh yeah about my poems, I didn't have much control over them, they kinda just appeared for me so I was glad I didn't have to stress out too much thinking about new material, and from what I read it seems like something a non-sentient Monika would write. Still with MC's progress, I'm kind of worried about which route he's going for, he didn't make it clear which girl he wanted so he kinda just did everything that made everyone, well everyone but me happy. Maybe he's trying to go for a harem route...

I should also mention during the past few days I gained access to the console... but I had very little experience with coding so I didn't do much but slightly alter some values. What were these values? Well the negative traits of course! I tried to reduce Sayori's depression, Yuri's obsessiveness and the odds of Natsuki's dad giving her a bad time at home. It kind of worked, but it felt unnatural so I decided to take a few things in my own hands and approach the girls to help out with their problems. Needless to say I kinda felt like I was taking MC's spot, but with how passive he's been, I couldn't just stand idly by.

I took a deep breath as I approached the clubroom door, today was the day that changes everything. The day that Sayori does THAT... I just hope I did enough to prevent it. I opened the doors and walked in to see MC in his lonesome with his supplies for the festival, I decided to greet him.

"Oh hey MC! You're here early!"

"O-Oh hello Monika. I guess I am early for once." He let out a small yet nervous chuckle.

"Looks like you're real excited for the festival! By the way where's Sayori? You often show up together, if I didn't know any better I would have thought you were a couple!"

"Ah she's here, but she's taking her time to get supplies..." I saw him pause for a bit, it seemed like the comment I made about him being with Sayori rubbed him in the wrong way. "Monika... I need to tell you something..."

"What is it?" I tilted my head.

"I don't see Sayori in that way... I see her more like a sister."

"O-Oh I see, I guess it makes sense since you know eachother for so long! It makes more sense if you liked Yuri or Natsuki in a more romantic way."

"..." He had some sort of complicated look on his face, I couldn't tell what it was but was taken back when breathed in and looked me straight in the eye. "No. Monika, the truth is I don't like those girls that way either... The truth is that I like... you. A-And I was wondering if you w-want to go on a date after the festival?"

Oh shit. Was he actually trying to go for me this whole time!? That suddenly explains why he always seemed so eager to share poems with me!What do I say? What do I do!? Should I-

"MC! How could you!" A familiar voice yelled out from the door.

We both saw Sayori who had just dropped some supplies in her hand while looking upset.

Oh no... Don't tell me she heard MC's confession!

"W-What do you mean Sayori?"

"I heard it all!"

Uh oh, then that means... I have to speak up!

I opened my mouth, ready to stop the situation from escalating. "Sayo-" I was stopped when she ran to my side and hugged my arm.

"How could you just confess to Monika like that you meanie! Didn't you know I like her too?!"

"What...?" MC looked rather shocked, I was honestly speechless.

Wait... Sayori swings that way too? Not that I mind but how did this happen?

Suddenly we heard Natsuki's booming voice from the door. "What's the big idea here!"

"Natsuki, inside voices please..." Yuri's timid voice came after as the two entered the clubroom.

Before MC and I could start explaining, Sayori spoke up. "MC's trying steal Monika away from me!"

"What!?" Natsuki looked mad.

"Wait! Please can we just calm do-" MC was interrupted once more.

"What do you mean taking Monika away from YOU?" She pointed over tk Sayori, who still hugged me arm. "I thought I made it clear that Monika was mine!"

Excuse me? Now Natsuki's in love with me too...

"Eh? No way, you can't be a meanie like MC too!" Sayori hugged my arm tighter, not wanting to let me go.

"I bet you two only like her for her looks and not her personality!" Natsuki crossed her arms. MC looked away a bit flustered as if she hit the mark. Sayori on the other hand held a serious look.

"No... I love Monika because she's a kind hearted person, she always helps me out and listens to me when I'm feeling..." She shook her head before elaborating further. "I can't help but want to be with her more, that's not hard to understand right?"

Ah right, I was there forher when she had some rainclouds in her head. I tried comforting her as much as I can and somehow managed to reach a point where she could tell me about her depression comfortably.Since then, she's been more bubbly and positive as if she had someweight taken off her shoulders.

Natsuki's expression softened as she crossed her arms and pouted. "I guess that makes sense... She always did make sure to see if I was he doing okay, always bringing extra food when I didn't have money and was willing to help out with my dad, she doesn't even judge me like the others..."

I remembered the times when I did get extra lunch just for Natsuki, she was thankful but didn't always show it much. When I learned that she wasn't actually being abused but was living with a dad who could barely make ends meet with his minimum wage job, I tried my best to offer some money, Monika was surprisingly rich so I figured it would be nice to help out their situation.Thanks to that, Natsuki was looking more healthy than before and she always acted less moody.

"T-Then how about a suggestion?" Yuri got all of our attention. She fidgeted a bit from our gaze but quickly regained her composure. "Maybe we could... share her?"

What.

"What do you mean by that, like a harem?" MC finally spoke up.

"Ew gross, I'd rather not be a part of your harem!" Natsuki shot up, causing MC to look downwards.

"I suppose the correct term is reverse harem..." Yuri added in.

"So like Monika being the center of attention?" Natsuki considered this and then looked over at Yuri. "Wait, you also like Monika too don't you?"

"Eep!" Yuri's cheeks flushed red.

Alright I guess I'm just gonna accept this. With Yuri I helped her be a little more confident in herself while also trying to find a way to stop her from cutting. While the urge for her to cut was great, she managed to find an alternative by using a marker to draw on her wrist. Meant that she still needed to wear sleeves, but at least it isn't to cover up blood.

"...what does Monika think?" I snapped out of my thoughts as I heard MC's voice in a curious tone.

I let out a sigh, already figuring out what he was asking. "Alright, I guess I don't mind. When I wanted everyone to bond in the Literature Club, I wasn't expecting this." I chuckled a bit.

"Well, I don't mind if Monika's okay with it..." Natsuki pouted.

"Agreed, she gave consent for this." Yuri added.

Soon enough everyone came in to give me a hug. Looks like the Literature Club is gonna be interesting for the rest of the school year. Well I don't mind, I do get a happy ending at least!

As we all hugged, Sayori would speak up. "Uh... What's a harem?"

MC, Natsuki and Yuri would freeze up.

"Uh don't worry about it."


Well that was something wasn't it? Before I started getting back into DDLC, I was kinda obsessed with Villainess Otome Game Transmigration stories and it made want to think of a otome game/dating sim where a character realizes they're in a game, then I realized that was just DDLC.