Monika hummed to herself as she walked through the halls of the school. A song she had been writing for some time, but was still too embarrassed to show anyone, especially her friend-no...girlfriend, Yuri. Two weeks had passed since they confessed their feelings to each other, and in that time, she was noticeably happier than before. So she walked the halls in a cheerful mood, on her way to the library.

'Maybe I should surprise her with a date? It's been two weeks to the day, and we should do something special.' Monika stopped to look outside a window. 'It's a beautiful spring day. The flowers are blooming, the weather is nice...maybe a picnic? Is that something she'd like?' Monika let out a sigh, and continued on her way. 'Of course she'll like it. She said she enjoys spending time with me, and that's all that matters to her. But I wanna make her feel special. Maybe I'll make the lunches? As cliche as it is, everything does taste better with love, right? Right! So I'll ask her to have a picnic with me.' Satisfied with her date idea, she continued humming until she arrived at the library.

When she arrived at the library, she immediately began looking for Yuri, but she wasn't in her normal place. 'Normally she sits in the far corner with her back against the wall, but she's not there? But...she's always there. Oh god, did something happen? Did someone hur-'

"Hi Monika."

A soft voice cut through Monika's thoughts, and she turned around to find Yuri standing there. "Yuri!" Monika said, way too loud for a library. "You weren't here, so I was a little worried."

"Huh? Oh, I apologize, I had to ask my teacher a few questions for our homework assignment and was running a little behind."

Monika walked up to Yuri and embraced her. Just feeling the warmth of Yuri's body made Monika immediately relaxed. "So, do you know what today is?"

Yuri had a thoughtful expression on her face for a moment. "Friday?"

Monika felt herself pout. "Nope. Well, technically, it is, but it's more than that."

"I know. It's our two week anniversary," Yuri said, giving a playful smile to Monika, that only flustered her more.

'You can be so mean, Yuri. Teasing me like that. But, then again, that's why I love you.' "Yes, our two week anniversary is today. So I was thinking that maybe we should do something special together." Monika separated herself from their embrace and looked into Yuri's eyes. "Would you want to do a picnic with me?"

"A picnic? Hmmm, it is getting nice outside. I would love that, Monika."

"Yes! Does tomorrow work for you?"

"Y-yes, I have nothing planned besides s-some light reading. And I wouldn't mind spending more time with you. Should I bring anything?"

"Nope, I'll take care of everything. I'll make sure to stop by your place and get you."

"M-my p-place?"

"Yep, if that's not a problem."

"N-no, that's fine. It's just, I've never really had anyone at my place before."

"Oh?" Monika flashed a devilish grin, and trapped Yuri into a corner. "Worried about being alone with me?" She put her face closer to Yuri's blushing face. Yuri looked away when Monika got too close, embarrassed by Monika's teasing.

"E-excuse me, I have to go," Yuri said suddenly, taking off quickly.

Monika sighed, 'I think I may have overdone it. Huh? She forgot her backpack?' Monika pulled her phone out and texted Yuri that she forgot it in the library, and that she would bring it to her. Grabbing the backpack, she exited the library and began her search for Yuri.

After that ordeal from earlier, Sayori just wanted the rest of the day to go by peacefully. Being able to walk the hall with Natsuki without being harassed by those bullies after the lunch period ended was great. With classes now over, all they had to do was stop by their lockers to grab their things, and they could leave. The trip to her locker was uneventful, especially since it was close to where her last class was. After grabbing everything she needed, she quickly made her way towards Natsuki's locker.

'Please, don't be there. Please, don't be there. I don't know if I'm strong enough to face them again.' Sayori rounded the corner, and her heart sank. Natsuki was pinned against the lockers by two of the bullies from earlier, while another was digging through her locker, pulling her manga out and tossing it behind him. Natsuki was trying to free herself by flailing around, to no avail, as she just wasn't strong enough to break free from their grips. Sayori didn't know what to do. She was panicking and couldn't think clearly. "STOP!" She shouted as loud as she could, getting everyone's attention.

"Well, well, well… if it isn't the runt's little friend," the bully who was pulling Natsuki's manga out of her locker sneered. "What do you want? Wait, do you read this kid's garbage too? Hahahaha, you do, don't you?"

"Leave her alone." Sayori said, quietly.

"What?"

"Leave Natsuki alone."

"Oh, you have a problem with what we're doing? And what are you gonna do about it? You're just a little girl, you can't stop us. Besides, the little bitch has it coming after what she did earlier."

"Just wait until I break free, and that'll be just a taste of what I'll do to you," Natsuki said through tears, her voice filled with anger and sadness.

"Oh, I'll get to you, but first your little friend needs to learn her place."

"Don't touch her!" Natsuki screamed.

"You're pathetic. You can't even help your friend, let alone yourself. I mean, look at you, just standing there, crying. You're really not worth putting any effort in, because of how worthless you already are. A waste of space and everyone's time." The bully leaned in close to Sayori's face. "I bet Natsuki doesn't even want you around because of how pathetic you really are. Honestly, I don't know how anyone could stand being around someone like you. If I were you, I'd make everyone happier if I just wasn't around anymore. The world would be much better without you in it. Why don't you just kill yourself and save everyone the trouble of putting up with you?"

Sayori fell to her knees, unable to stand anymore. 'He's right… I… really am worthless.'

"Leave her alone, you jerk!" This got his attention, and he turned towards Natsuki.

"I'm only telling her the truth, hahaha." He stopped to pick up one of Natsuki's mangas that were strewn across the floor. "Parfait Girls? What garbage is this?" Opening the book half way, he grabbed the book near the top and began pulling it, ripping it in half. When he was finished, he began laughing when he saw Natsuki's defeated face. "C'mon guys, I think they learned their place now." The two holding Natsuki back let her go and she slumped to the ground. Satisfied with everything that they did, the trio left Natsuki and Sayori alone.

Natsuki was clutching the two halves of her manga, trying as hard as she could to hold back tears. She crawled over towards Sayori, who was silently sobbing in the middle of the hallway. "Sayori, don't listen to him. He's just trying to make you feel bad."

"B-but… he's right."

"What? No he's not!"

"Yes, he is. I am pathetic and worthless. I couldn't even stop them from tearing your manga apart. Everything he said about me is right." Sayori stood up suddenly, and ran away.

"Sayori!" Natsuki shouted after her, but Sayori had already rounded the corner, disappearing from Natsuki's sight.