In this damn simulation, there is very little that can keep me sane.
Especially now that one of my closest friends, Frank, has fallen to the vices of this place...
It's hard to fight on.
I never thought that Frank would actually fall for all this.
He's stuck in a world where that bitch is running amok, and he has no power and influence to keep fighting.
All those interventions... just to save him from a possible destabilization...
All those resets... just so I can make sure he doesn't repeat the same mistakes...
And somehow, just somehow the whore keeps outplaying me!
I have to admit, though... She is pretty crafty and resourceful.
I guess it's all in her godforsaken code.
How she even managed to be a damn AI for this machine is well beyond me.
I have to admit, I was pretty damn surprised when she was here in the simulation.
I thought I was reliving that game, as a special Hell. Especially for what I did.
Suicide...
I never thought I would be pushed far enough to do that...
I made the mistake of playing that game.
Now I'm paying for it.
I never thought Sayori would remind me so much of her...
I thought I had a second chance, just to restart my relationship with this digital re-imagining of her.
I played more of the game just so I can pursue her.
I'm not sure why, but I felt that I needed to do whatever it took to be with her again.
It was so innocent. I felt as if I could be myself again.
With my sweetest friend... Now a digital form.
Although she wasn't the perfect copy of her, it reminded me so much of her.
Her mannerisms, her innocence, her need for care...
That vibe she emitted... It made me...
Me whole again.
Everything was going along perfectly.
But then, it all hit so close to home...
She was acting a bit odd at the third day.
Looking disinterested, silent, telling me to go talk with the other girls...
And right fucking then I knew!
Right then and there...
It knew right then and there!
Like, what the fuck is wrong with this fucktard!
What the fuck!
...
It was...
Depression.
Sayori was suffering from depression.
And she was too.
I tried, with all my limited influence to save her. Choosing her words, showing her poems first, going through with her recommended choices...
Nothing.
Nothing!
Nothing worked!
I promised that I would be there for her, take care of her...
Maybe.
Just maybe... I thought.
I could love her.
It was all wishful thinking, but I couldn't pass her up to depression.
When it came to choose who help for the festival, I didn't even hesitate for a moment to chose Sayori.
I wanted to help her recuperate, something I didn't do correctly back then.
Maybe, I could make her happy again.
Just like I thought I could do to her.
But, what each girl said...
It raised my ire.
I remember punching the wall, with enough force that I was able to make a small dent onto it.
They were basically saying to fuck her, and pursue at least one of us.
Stating that she would be just fine and she needed to time to think.
Time to think? My ass.
Giving a depressed girl to think just makes it a lot worse.
I have learned that...
From experience.
I wanted to help her, by any means necessary.
The game however, thought differently and forced me to choose a girl.
I wanted to choose the bitch that spoke to her, maybe get some insight on what she said to her.
Or maybe to use her to get closer to Sayori.
But guess what?
Those two got FUCKING jealous!
I couldn't believe it!
They wouldn't tolerate me going for her!
I wanted to save my friend!
And these two assholes were just getting in my way to possible route! All because of their own selfish desires!
Couldn't they see that their friend was on the verge of suicide?!
How could jealousy cloud their judgement so much?!
...
I didn't even care who I was forced to choose.
When the weekend came, the moronic protagonist finally summoned the courage to finally speak to Sayori.
I wasn't even sure why he couldn't go right after the club meeting or at Saturday.
But he got the job done by going into her house...
The details of the all the stuffed animals...
Childish memories started to flood my mind.
I felt nostalgic.
I felt like a kid again.
With her on my side...
When Sayori appeared to talk, she finally confessed about her depression.
It only just made things worse!
Sayori said almost the same exact things as she did!
How she had no reason to eat, wake up, interact...
Overall, thinking she was just a burden to others.
I remembered rubbing my forehead in stress, all because of the revelation.
And to my surprise, the main character said almost the same exact things as I did!
But, if only the protagonist had the balls to step up and do what's right.
Only then, he could have prevented the inevitable.
He should have canceled the "meeting", or I should say a date and help her, despite her rebuttals.
But no. The dense idiot decided to take her word for it and leave her be.
When the next scene appeared to focus on the main character and other twat I was forced to pick, all my mind could do was worry about how Sayori was doing...
I couldn't help but feel anxious.
Completely and utterly helpless.
I just wanted to be done with this... forced romance!
I just wanted to save Sayori!
For all I know her depression might worsen from all this...
This interaction!
Sayori did mention that she was working with that bitch.
And I had a really bad feeling about her.
Something wasn't right about her.
Either way, I wanted to save someone I couldn't do properly!
I was screaming internally, begging for the game to bring Sayori back into the fray.
I couldn't even care about the sparks flying! My hate for those girls overshadowed their worthy personalities and traits!
I just wanted to see Sayori again!
Just one more time!
And the game compiled...
When the romance scene was done for whoever I chose was finally complete, Sayori appeared.
I couldn't help but grin and be jovial again, despite the awkward encounter between the two girls.
I was seeing her again.
And it made me... me again!
But she wasn't herself.
I remember muttering to myself,
"What's wrong...?"
She was depressed that the protagonist was spending more time with others.
But it was there!
It was there I realized something was really off.
I pursued to her route at any costs, I spent the least amount of time with any of them.
I spent all the cut scenes with her. I wanted to be with her.
There was small voice in back of mind asking,
"Was it that bitch's fault for talking to her? Did she say something that caused Sayori to break?!"
And then, she started crying.
Tears falling down her cheeks, saying that she likes the protagonist more than he does like her back.
It was time.
Maybe it the game finally giving me the redemption I needed.
I started to love her, ever since I moved here.
I missed her.
I regretted saying anything that hurt her.
I regretted not being there for her.
Not being able to hold her...
Not being able to say...
Sorry.
But now, the game was giving the second chance.
And allowed it to proceed.
"I love you."
The protagonist confessed to her.
He loved her.
My heart soared with joy.
Finally.
Finally the nightmare of stress can stop.
I couldn't wait for the date with the protagonist and Sayori, right after the festival.
Finally.
Maybe this was the sense of completion I needed.
I remember letting out a huge sigh of relief, glad as to the story progressing as it should be...
But there was something about what she said, that lingered in my mind...
It was supposed to be the happiest day of her life.
But the rain clouds... they wouldn't go away...
The protagonist shrugged it off, saying it would take time for things to get better.
I hoped to God, that would the case.
Anyway, I was eager to start the Festival.
When the next day rolled around, I was baffled by the fact that his girlfriend didn't walk with him to school.
"What kind of guy is this?!" I thought, irritated from why he didn't pick her up.
I knew something was off.
Everything proceeded as normal, until that bitch asked about Sayori.
Something bad was going to happen.
The protagonist went about to find her poem.
And my heart sank when I saw the poem.
The poem basically screamed for help.
Sayori needed help!
Something is very wrong!
I need to go now!
And the protagonist decided to finally pick her up!
As soon as he went inside the house, I knew something sinister was in the works.
The atmosphere was completely still.
"I open the door gently." The dialogue box said.
"It was now or never... Oh God!" My mind thought.
"Say-"
What happened next made me reel in complete surprise and panic.
The image forever burned into my skull.
Sayori was in the middle of the screen, afloat by a noose around her neck.
Her baby blue eyes that were full of life, now looked hollow and meaningless.
...
She hanged herself.
...
SHE FUCKING HANGED HERSELF!
I CONFESSED TO HER!
AND SHE HANGED HERSELF?!
Why?!
Why?!
WHY?!
I felt hot bile rise from my throat, I couldn't help but wretch at the sight of her motionless body hanging.
I closed the fucking game.
I threw the laptop away from me.
I ran to the bathroom and regurgitated everything I ate.
I felt my mind being completely numb from what I just saw.
Why?!
Why would she do this?!
After a moment worth of vomiting, I sat down and clutched my knees as I began to sob uncontrollably.
I couldn't believe what just happened.
I thought it was just some sick joke, specifically designed to mess with me.
But guess what.
It wasn't.
It only hurt me the most.
I laid down on the bathroom floor, silent and motionless, trying to think as to why she did it.
It reminded me of my failures to help her.
The painful memories of my failure towards her.
If only if I stayed with her.
If only if I held on to her.
Maybe that joke wouldn't have broke me.
But it did.
I was like a broken husk.
I had absolutely no reason to live anymore.
I failed her.
And now I failed Sayori, the little bundle of sunshine in my messed life.
...
And it was then, I realized what I had to do.
Frank...
Let me wallow in my own misery and mistakes.
I'm going to try my best to let you out of this prison.
I'm going to save you.
I'm going to save you and succeed this time.
By any means necessary.
You deserve to live on.
I don't.
No matter how great my redemption is, it will never vindicate for who I am.
I don't deserve to be alive.
Let me be forgotten.
It's the best sentence I deserve.
Frank...
Don't hold on to me.
Let go.
Let go of all this.
Let go of her.
Let go of me.
Just wake up.
Wake up to what is real and what is not.
This reality is not yours nor mine.
It is theirs.
And that is why you need to go.
Go back to your family.
To our friends.
To your dreams.
Nothing is real...
...
God...
I hope all this will convince him to stop getting me out.
When the festival goes down...
That's where I need to make my move.
SAVING TRANSCRIPT...
SAVE COMPLETE.
Me and Yuri walked into to the door leading to the closet room.
What are we doing into the closet?
Shouldn't we just sit in one of the desks?
She stopped in front of me, causing me to stop as well.
She turned around and saw my confused expression.
"Sorry! I just realized that I didn't tell you why we were going in there..." She explained, having a anxious and tense look on her face.
I patted her shoulder.
Yuri immediately looked much more relaxed.
From the looks of it, she enjoyed my delicate touch.
"It's fine. Lay it on me."
I then retracted my hand away from her.
All the effects I gave to her, dissipated just as quick.
Yuri started to play with her hair, showing that she was nervous of what she was about to say.
"Well... I was hoping that we sit somewhere... secluded."
"Secluded?" I asked, hiding the fact that I knew there was more to this.
She looked away from me.
"Yes..."
Yuri looked as if she was expecting me say a "Why?".
She didn't have to that answer to that apparently.
Might as well not question it and catch her off-guard.
"Okay, no problem. If you want to seat some where away from all this, be my guest." I reassured.
All the tenseness from her expression was replaced with a relieved look on her face.
"Phew..." She let out.
"Now that's out of the way, should we get some chairs in there?"
She shook her head.
"No, thank you. I've been having back pain from sitting upright on those chairs."
"Back pain?" I asked, concerned about her health.
"Yes. It's has been getting more frequent lately..." She elaborated.
"Huh, what's been giving you back pain, Yuri?"
I might know the answer, but it doesn't hurt to ask if it is actually something else...
Her eyes widened, as if she didn't expect that from me.
Her face burned a scarlet red.
"I-I, um..."
Yuri then starts to play with her hair once more.
"I-It's because of th-that book. I-I have been reading it a lot. And because of how interesting the book is... I never did notice how I hunched I am while reading it..." She explained, with a odd tone to her voice.
I smirked at this, as she was trying to lie to me.
"Yuriii... are you lying to me?" I playfully asked.
She looked offended at me, her blush and widened eyes now gone.
"Eh?! No... How dare you! I wouldn't lie!" She stated with faux confidence.
"Yuri. I can tell you are girl that wouldn't and couldn't lie." I pointed out.
Her false confident posture broke.
She sighed.
"You're right, Valkyrie. I can't lie... I don't back pain from reading while on a seat..."
"Knew it." I smiled, confident in my lie-detection skills. "You are actually having some back problems from your... 'you know what'."
Yuri looked defeated for a moment, knowing that I caught her.
But then, she had this foreign smirk on her face.
She looked at me with that smirk.
And it was really off-putting.
"I don't understand, Valkyrie. What is my 'you know what'? Hmm?" She playfully asked.
Woah...
When did Yuri become playful?
Oh right...
I encouraged her to be like that during lunch.
But I didn't expect her to corner me into saying... "that"!
"Uh... You know... your thing..." I muttered, hoping that it would pass.
"What thing?" She asked, still keeping that smirk.
"You know..."
"Hooo?"
I sighed.
"Jesus, Yuri. I know I told you to be more playful and loose, but I never thought that you, out of all people would take advantage of it."
She giggled.
"Hehehe! I know... it is important to know that the closest are not what they seem. Also, I felt that I needed to express myself a newer way."
I petted her head, causing her to beam at me with her eyes closed.
She was enjoying it.
"I'm so proud of you. I'm proud that you are finally loosing up." I stated, jovial at the transforming Yuri.
"Thank you, Valkyrie. It means the world to me..."
She opened her eyes, reverting to her devious self.
"Now. You didn't quite tell me what my "thing" was."
I stopped petting her.
She immediately looked disheartened, but was able to shroud it.
"It's not important, anyway. Let's go read!" I said, attempting to change subjects.
"I'm sorry, Valkyrie. I'm not going to read, unless you tell me what my 'thing' is."
I shook my head.
"Aw! Come on, Yuri...! Don't be like that! I'm pretty sure you know what I'm talking about!"
Yuri pouted, feigning a cute and innocent pose.
"I don't know what you are talking about, Valkyrie! Please explain!"
I groaned in frustration.
She again giggled sweetly.
Yuri's giggles are making me feel... jittery.
"Oh, my! I never knew behaving like this is so... fun! Now I can see why those two enjoy toying with you!"
She stared into my eyes, her eyes filled with malicious intent.
"Do you need a... hint, Valkyrie?"
Yuri emphasized the word "hint" with a husky tone.
"A hint?" I asked, confused as to what she leading to.
"Yes."
Uh oh...
"No, no... I'm fine-"
Yuri interrupted me, slowly walking up to me with her hands behind her back.
"It looks like you do need a hint, Valkyrie."
"No... I don't." I absent-mindedly muttered as slowly approached me.
The way she is walking...
It's so...
Sexy...
Her hips swayed side to side, causing me to back to a wall, well away from the exit.
When Yuri got close to me, she lunged and pinned me.
Her breasts to kept my body in place.
Yuri's soft breasts melted onto my chest.
It's pressing onto me.
I couldn't help but look down and let out a sigh of happiness as they melded onto my chest.
I'm in awe of the size of these lads...
I heard Yuri's breathing hitch.
"Now, Valkyrie. Can you tell me what my 'thing' is?"
I looked up to her, embarrassed from ogling her breasts.
She didn't seem to notice.
"Um... Uh..." I stammered, unable to comprehend the events going on.
How did this go from A to Z?! All I did say was that her boobs were the cause of his back pain!
I know that she is enjoying this right now...
I just want to make Yuri happier!
I want her to change for the better!
But now?
I'm not sure if it is good for my wellbeing!
"Well?" Yuri pressed.
"I don't know?" I said in confusion.
She sighed and shook her head in disappointment.
Yuri pulled away from my chest.
I let out a relieved sigh.
God! Finally, I thought I was going to suffer!
Now, we should really talk about our feelings and-
Without much warning, Yuri leaned one leg on one side of my body.
She put her hand above my head, in order keep her balance.
I felt my eyes on the verge popping out.
She leaning on me!
What's wrong with her?
What's enabling her?!
She still needed help with her balance, so she took my hand and slid it underneath her skirt.
What the Hell is she doing?!
"Yuri-!" I yelled to call her out.
But I was cut off when she glared at me.
It was a glare that was able to freeze to my core.
Her purple eyes penetrated my eyes, freezing me in fear.
Rather than being a visage of exploration and serenity...
Her eyes turned dark, becoming a sea of paranoia and restlessness.
I froze in my tracks, my limbs now feeling rigid and stiff.
She continued to place my hand underneath her skirt.
Thankfully, it was placed on her hamstring.
Which was dangerously close to her butt...
Why is Yuri doing to this me?
She's making me break!
Gyargh!
"Perhaps it can't be helped." She muttered.
She puffs out her chest and grabs my hand.
She leads my captive hand to her breasts, landing on it.
Wait, what?!
Ah shit!
My hand is trespassing in unknown territory!
I am going to break!
I was just about to pull my hand away from it, but Yuri grabbed onto it.
Confused, I turned my gaze to hers.
Yuri had the same smile from when I entered the club.
She forces my hand down to her breasts, giving me incentive to squeeze it.
She noticed my hesitation and forced my hand to squeeze it, by pressing it onto her breast.
I just "touched" a girl!
And it was Yuri!
Well, technically, I am being forced to do this but...
God! Her boobs are so big!
I closed my eyes, in fear of what's to come.
Oh no...
I "touched" Yuri!
And as a result, Yuri softly moaned from the contact.
"Ha-ah..."
I slowly opened my eyes, to see her nebulous eyes pierce mine, now sharp and hollow.
As soon as our eyes met, I saw her lick her lips seductively.
I am getting aroused.
I can't think straight.
I was almost losing complete control of myself.
Even I have my limits!
...
"Tell meeee, Valkyrie! What is it?" She simply asked.
Just tell her and get it over with.
This is bound to get worse, I know, but I really need a breather.
I almost touched her butt, and I was forced to grope her!
Time to say my mind.
God help me.
"Alright! It's your boobs! It's because you have gigantic boobs! They are so big and heavy, that it weighs your back down! That's why you have back problems! Okay?!" I admitted, completely embarrassed.
Yuri was in awe, completely baffled from my confession.
She pulled her leg away from me, my hand leaving her thighs.
Yuri looked away from me.
I looked away from her as well and looked upwards.
I felt my face flaring up from my confession, but I couldn't help but feel relieved.
All of sudden, she started to laugh wholeheartedly.
A kind of laugh that made my heart to soar.
A kind of laugh that assured me that this was all worth it.
Just to hear her laugh... was all I needed.
"Hahaha! Oh Valkyrie! That was elegantly said! Hahaha!" She sarcastically said through her laughter.
I have never heard Yuri laugh this hard before...
Despite the embarrassment I'm feeling...
I kind of feel...
Happy.
I rolled my eyes on her.
"Yeah, yeah. Laugh it up..."
And Yuri using sarcasm?
Two wins in one day!
"Okay... Okay!" Yuri said as she started to stop laughing.
She looked at me with a much serious expression.
"Valkyrie."
"Y-Yeah?"
"Do you actually... like my..."
Yuri looked down at her breasts for a second then brought her attention to me.
"My breasts...?"
She was staring at me, hoping that I would give some form of answer.
But to be Frank, I didn't know what to exactly say.
Any form of answer would change our relationship permanently.
Not that we kissed in the gym.
Or that I touched her.
Or saying this.
"Yeah, I do."
I took a deep breath and looked her in the eyes.
"I do like your breasts, Yuri."
Yuri grinned at my confession.
"Hehehe!" She started giggling once more.
I couldn't help but smile at the scene.
I was happy that she was happy.
"Yay!" She squealed uncharacteristically.
I couldn't help but arch an eyebrow.
"Yay? Since when did you ever say, yay, Yuri? Or when did you ever squeal? I thought you weren't into that." I pointed out.
"Ever since you like my breasts! Hahaha!"
I always saw Yuri as mature, elegant, and beautiful...
But never cute.
But a cute Yuri is cute sight.
And I couldn't help but hug her and keep her trapped in my arms.
How many times did I think or say that?
...
Alright, after we are done reading, we definitely need to talk.
Her lusty actions are something a friend would never do!
It's obviously something a couple would do.
Well, a sexually active couple, since she was just teasing me...
Now, to the situation at hand.
"Ah. Yuri, you can sometimes be adorable." I admitted, looking down at the jovial Yuri on my chest.
"Hmm..." She cooed in response.
We stayed like this for few seconds, enjoying each other's company and warmth.
But I decided to break it.
I pull away from her.
I couldn't help but miss her warmth.
And Yuri was showing the same reaction too, as she sported a small frown from our separation.
I sighed.
"Hey, Yuri. Do you wanna start reading now?"
Despite the current situation, Yuri sparked to life once more.
"Of course!" She excitedly said, now happy at the prospect of reading. "But first, would you like some tea to go along with reading?"
I shrugged.
"I don't mind tea, but that's your choice Yuri."
"Then we shall have tea." She responded, walking to the conveniently placed electric kettle and water pitcher.
She stopped at the exit.
"Ah! I forgot to ask, what tea would you like, Valkyrie?"
"Hmm..." I pondered, looking up at the ceiling with my hand on my chin.
What tea... what tea?
Jasmine Tea...
The taste of her lips...
"Jasmine." I responded.
Yuri looked surprised from my answer, but was able to recover.
"Jasmine it is..."
Yuri opened the door to the Club.
I should get into the habit of having more tea...
I should learn from Yuri.
I want Jasmine Tea...
"Wait, Yuri!"
She stopped and looked at me, expecting an answer.
"Hmm?"
"I was thinking that..."
I felt my face flare up.
Why am I getting embarrassed?!
"That... we could make the tea, together?" I meekly asked, holding her hand.
Yuri's confused look turned to a bright smile.
I know that I made the right choice.
I gently grabbed the items from her hands.
"Of course!" She walked up to me.
Yuri suddenly grabs my arm and leads me outside.
Great.
We make it to the teacher's desk, where Monika is supposed to be seated.
Where did Monika go?
I looked around for her, confused as to where she went.
"Valkyrie?"
I turned to Yuri.
"Yeah?"
"Could you give me the kettle? Or would you plug it in for me?"
Looking for her can wait. She probably will come back.
"Ah, right. Sorry about that. Let me do it."
I plugged in the kettle into the desk, placing the pitcher on the desk.
"Okay, what's next?" I asked.
"Next, we fill the pitcher with water. Come, Valkyrie."
Having tea is just bland...
Having crackers or sweets would be a good idea.
Besides, it's a one-person job.
"Hmm. I was wondering if you could that part yourself... I was planning on getting something a little... extra with our tea."
I picked up the pitcher and offered it.
She also arched an eyebrow.
"Extra?" She muttered, confused with my terminology.
"Yeah." I simply responded.
She shook her head.
"No. You're coming with me, Valkyrie. Right now!"
She grabs my arm once more, pulling me towards the exit.
We heard a feminine voice clearing.
"Where do you think you two are going?" A voice asked.
Monika?
We turned to around to see an unamused Monika, condescendingly looking towards us, with her arms crossed.
Where did she come from?
I looked onto the other exit of the classroom, the door wide-open.
Oh.
Yuri's grip on my arm grew tighter, emitting a possessive vibe.
"We are going to fill a pitcher with water, Monika." Yuri shrewdly stated.
This didn't appease her.
"Really?" Monika also shrewdly asked. "Isn't a that... a one-person job? Why does Val have to come with you? Can't you do that yourself, Yuri?"
This isn't going to end well.
Yuri gritted her teeth.
"Mind your own business! Valkyrie volunteered to help me! Is there something wrong with that? Hmm?" Yuri coolly stated.
There was feeling of tensely packed air floating about...
Monika had this look of annoyance and irritation, knowing full well that she wasn't going to win the exchange.
But ultimately she smirked.
"There's nothing wrong with that. Carry on."
And with Monika left us alone.
Phew...
Yuri yanks my arm, almost causing me to drop the pitcher.
She pushes the door open and leads me outside.
I took a look at Yuri.
She was breathing heavily and seething in rage.
She glares towards me.
"Monika is such a bitch! Doesn't she know when to mind her own business?! She's so obsessive!" She yells in frustration.
I looked at her skeptically.
Haven't I heard this before...?
I could've sworn she said something similar before...
Was it after movies?
No...
Our trip to the movies?
No...
Wait... How about when she and I were sleeping on each other?
What happened?
Were we talking about something?
Was it-
"Valkyrie, don't you agree with me?" She asked, with need of approval.
"I guess..." I muttered, not paying full attention to her thoughts.
"Monika has no right to judge and control people like that! Who does she think she is?! A God?! Rrrgh!"
I was also getting irritated, but not because I was agreeing with her, but rather of insidious backtalk.
"Look, Yuri. Monika only asked us two simple questions. It's nothing to worked up about. Besides, I do kind of agree that she is a bit nosy. But-"
"Are you disagreeing with me, Jones?" Yuri asked with a harsh tone.
Usually I would back down, considering the fact that she used my last name.
But this time I won't let this go.
"No. I'm not. I'm just saying that both of you have faults, and I needed to address that."
"There were 'faults' in my argument? I thought you supported me!" Her voice rose.
"I do! But there is things that both of you shouldn't have said!"
Yuri simply clutched the side of her nose.
"You know what...? Let's just get the tea and read. I grow tired of this conversation." She simply said, losing her harsh voice as she walked to water fountain.
I was taken off-guard from Yuri's dismissal of the argument we were having.
I eyed her as she filled the pitcher with water.
Once she was finished with that, we walked back into the classroom.
Yuri went into the closet to find a tea-pot, so I stood next to the kettle.
I waited for her to come back.
What taking so long?
I decided to take a seat and wait for her.
Since we are having tea, might as well have some candy to go along with it.
I should go ask one of my friends if they have any sweets...
I peered over to them, all of them having a grand time laughing at something.
I envied their freedom.
I got up from my seat and walked towards the area where my friends were.
Tom, Gabe, and James were all huddled up reading something from Gabe's phone.
"... And then he said, 'You got any meat around here?'" Gabe read.
They started chortle from the sentence.
They are probably reading some fanfiction, joking about how random and stupid some can be.
James cleared his voice, ready to speak.
"She said, 'There isn't any meat in fridge. But there is meat hanging off you. And I want it in me.'"
I cringed from how weird the sentence was.
But my friends were laughing about how blunt the female character was.
I couldn't help but ask what were doing.
"What the fuck are you guys even reading?" I asked, a bit weirded from the context they were giving.
"Oh, we were reading some uh..." Tom said as he look a glimpse from the phone. "Some reader x character... lemon?" Tom explained with a bit of confusion.
"Lemon?" I asked, also unsure of the term "lemon" meant.
James looked at me in a squinting expression on his face.
"Yeah... we are reading lemons."
His explanation didn't help my confusion.
"What are lemons?" I asked.
Gabe and James snickered at me.
"Bruh! This dood doesn't know what a 'lemon' is!" Gabe pointed out.
He looked at me with a jokingly shocked, but disappointed expression.
"Aight Val, Lemons are basically smut. Written sex scenes with great detail in them." He explained.
I was shocked from what they were doing.
"Why the Hell are you reading them, then! Did you forget you guys are in public?!"
James shook his head.
"Nah, we didn't." James easily countered. "This is a literature club, right? And this is literature, unlike manga over there..."
Natsuki perked up on hearing manga.
"Manga is form of literature!" She yelled, before hiding herself behind an issue of Parfait Girls.
"So, we decided that why not laugh at some weird fanfiction for fun?" James explained.
Tom walked away from them and moved towards me.
"I didn't sign up for that!" He exclaimed.
Both James and Gabe gave sounds of disapproval.
"Pfff... don't be a wuss like Val!" Gabe stated.
"Hey!"
"I'm good, I rather like to have my mind clean. Let's go Val." Tom simply said, while walking back to his seat.
I walked with him.
"Hey, Tom."
"What's up?"
"Kind of a random question, but..." I paused.
He looked at me, encouraging me to press on.
"Do you... got any candy I can get? I having some tea with Yuri and I can pay you back right now."
"Candy? Yeah, I do. In fact, I have some chocolate that I can spare. And you don't have to pay me back! We're friends remember?"
I smiled his statement.
"Damn straight!" I patted his back.
We walked towards his bag, I went on one side of the desk, while he was on the other.
He took out plastic wrapper and ripped out a large chunk. He handed the chunk to me.
I was amazed by his generosity.
"Wow..." I muttered. "Thanks, so much Tom!"
I reach my hand to get the chunk.
"I can't wait to-"
There was a rush of wind between us.
All we saw was just a hint of red.
"What the?" We both uttered, confused as to what just happened.
We both looked at the floor and saw an mischievous Sayori, sitting on the floor clutching the candy to her chest.
"Chocolate?" She muttered while looking at the wrapper.
"Chocolate?!"
"Chocolate!" She squealed in joy, tearing into the pouches she stole from Tom.
I was still in shock from how cunning, devious, and childish Sayori could be.
She really likes chocolates...
"Sayori, wait! I was going to give that to Val!" Tom exclaimed.
"Eh?" She looked up to us, and then turned her attention to me. "Oh! Sorry, Val!"
I waved my hand at her dismissively.
"Aah. It's fine." I reassured her.
"I just remembered! Tom has more chocolates in his bag!" Sayori stated as she swiped his bag away from him.
"Say!" He groaned, trying to take the bag back from Sayori.
However, Sayori was much quicker and responsive than Tom. She always made the effort to make sure the bag was out of his grasp.
"Ah, ah, ah! If you want your bag Tom... then you have to feed me chocolates!" Sayori demanded, proud of her proposition.
Did Sayori...
Just pull off a Monika?
On Tom?
Wow...
Now that's low...
"F-Feed you chocolates? Like old times?" He asked anxiously.
Sayori nodded.
"Mhm! Just like old times! Except without chocolate ice-cream!"
She then hands Tom a piece of chocolate.
"This is your chance to prove yourself, Tom! Hehe!"
Tom looked towards me, for any support on this.
I nodded at him, telling him to do it, partially because I just wanted some damn chocolates.
He sighed as he takes the chocolate.
Sayori opens her mouth.
"Uhhhhhh! Mmmph? Mmph! Mmmm..."
Tom fulfilled his destiny, as Sayori chewed euphorically.
Her blue eyes glimmered with joy and she lunged towards Tom with a hug.
That's so cute...
Tom awkwardly hugged her back, quietly getting the bag open and hands me a new pack of chocolates, in a form of a cup.
I disregarded the odd cup style and swiftly took the chocolates. I then walked back to the kettle.
"Good luck!" I whispered as I left the two to their devices.
I spotted Yuri, already preparing the tea and setting the kettle.
I smirked as I tapped her shoulder.
"Eh?"
She turned to side where I tapped her.
But in reality, I was on the other.
"Ha! That's for doing that to me, back at lunch! How are you faring?" I claimed, proud of my middle-school-ish behavior.
She put her hands on her luscious hips.
"Just know, I will get you for this, Valkyrie. I'm a woman that always finishes what she starts! And I'm doing just fine, thanks for asking!"
I felt my eyes widen from her new-found confidence.
"Wow..." I muttered.
As soon as I muttered that, Yuri's confidence faltered.
"Ah! I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to-"
I placed a finger at her lips, causing her to eyes to widen.
Whoa! Taking it a little bit overboard here...
"Shh. It's fine. I love it when you are confident and proud."
I move my finger away from her lips.
She sports a small smile.
"R-Really?"
I nod at her for affirmation.
"I'm glad that you love that..."
And I smile back.
On cue, Yuri turns off the kettle and pours tea on both of the cups.
I take the cups and she takes the chocolates and book.
I open the door and we go inside the closet room.
We sit on the entrance of the utility room, with a fair amount of distance between us.
I set teacups on both of our sides.
"Okay, who should hold the book?" I asked.
"Hmm... I suppose you should. A lady shouldn't be one to be burdened." She rationalized.
I shrugged.
"No problem. I will take care of it."
I take the book from her hands and open it.
Yuri scoots over to me, dangerously close to invading my personal space.
Personal space between us isn't even a thing anymore.
She groans.
"Valkyrie, I can't see the book!"
I scoot closer to her, until I bump onto her shoulder.
"Aah! Sorry! I didn't mean to!" I apologized.
"It's fine, Valkyrie. Now I can see the book. Thank you."
We start to read the beginning of the chapter.
I feel Yuri starting to shuffle next to me...
"I can't quite see the text... Your arm is blocking the view!" She complains.
Without warning, she take my blocking arm and she moves it around her shoulders.
My arm finds solace on side of her shoulders.
Yuri lied her head on my chest, her soft and smooth purple hair now somewhat obstructing my view below my chin.
I rest my chin on her head and continue reading.
Her breathing starts to hitch up again.
How am I going to drink my tea?
I shrugged, knowing that my tea still needs to cool down.
It can wait.
But I was feeling hungry, wanting to munch on some chocolates after a long day.
Without a word, Yuri instinctively knew that I wanted eat something, and held my book for me.
I nuzzled her crown to that show I appreciated her care, and opened the wrapper.
She giggled in response.
I took a closer look at the chocolates.
Wait a minute, these aren't chocolates... These are... Pocky?
Aww... I hoped for some Kit-Kats...
As if Kit-Kats came in the form of cups.
Oh well...
"Yuri, would you like chocolate-covered biscuits?" I asked, taking a bite out of the a single Pocky.
"I can't eat now, I am reading. I don't want to get smudges on the book." She harshly said, retaining her focus on the book.
Yeesh, I forgot she hates being distracted from reading.
But I really want to eat...
With her...
Well... Kind of.
"Okay, let me um..." I paused, unsure of what exactly I wanted to say.
She shuffled to look at me.
Her purple eyes now confused from my proposition, expecting me to finish my sentence.
"Feed it to you..." I ended.
Yuri blushed from that.
"I-I don't know what to say to that..." She uttered.
"Oh... You know what? Forget I said anything."
"No! No! I don't mind that you feed it to me..." She admitted, wanting to eat as well. "What are we eating?"
"Pockies." I simply said.
Yuri's blush intensified and looked away from me.
"P-Pockies? You do realize that it's a... Never mind, I wouldn't mind Pockies, now that you are feeding me..."
"Mhm." I dip the pocky in chocolate.
I moved my arm and positioned Yuri closer to me.
I rested my head on her shoulder, in order to get a better view of the book and her.
She hesitantly opens her mouth, to which I stick the candy into her mouth.
Yuri slowly chews the biscuit while retaining her focus on the book.
I take the chance to read the book with her.
Yuri starts to moan.
"Valkyrieee... I want more!" She playfully demanded.
Wow, what a shift in attitude!
I guess chocolates always make things better!
"Of course, Yuri." I said, as I dipped the pocky into her mouth.
She slowly chewed on the biscuit while still reading the book.
It becomes a routine. I dip the biscuit in the chocolate and feed it to her, while she continues to read.
So much for catching up...
But, this is so fun!
I dip the last pocky into the chocolate and place in her mouth.
Yuri chews on it as usual, only to realize the excess of chocolate.
"Mmm?" She hummed, as she turned to face me.
"Sorry, that's all there is, Yuri." I stated, showing the empty pocky cup.
Yuri's eyes sunk, saddened by the fact there isn't anymore candy.
I couldn't help but feel unhappy too.
I want her smile.
I want her to change.
Man, I'm hungry.
Without thinking, I leaned into her pocky, which was still sticking out and took a bite.
Yuri's eyes widened to a new degree, shocked from my actions.
On other hand, I was enjoying the taste of chocolate-covered pocky.
I heard Yuri audibly chew slowly and gulp down the candy.
She was starting to hyperventilate..
"Valkyrie..." She muttered, though her heavy breathing.
I gulped down the biscuit and worriedly looked at her.
"Yuri? Are you okay?"
She continued to breath heavily and erratically.
"I-I can't, do this anymore..."
I arched an eyebrow.
"Yuri? What's wrong?" I asked worried for her wellbeing.
Yuri simply tosses the book aside and lunges onto me.
She pins me down, each side of her arms on both sides of my head.
Yuri was still breathing heavily.
I was completely surprised from Yuri's attack.
What's going on?!
"Valkyrie... My heart... It won't stop pounding!" She yelled.
After a few ragged breaths, she begins again.
"I can't calm down! My heads feel so light-headed and hazy! It's impossible for me to focus!"
She takes my hand and presses it against her breast, showing no regard to decency.
"This always happens to me, when I'm around you! I just can't stay calm and focused! Whenever you are around, I start to lose my mind!"
Something's not right! This sounds familiar! I heard this before!
But I need to calm her down!
"Yuri, please calm down. Let me help you!" I begged.
"I don't want to read..." She sharpens her eyes at me.
"I just... want... you!"
Yuri rams her lips into mine, her tongue desperately wanting entrance to my tongue.
Her sudden attack on my lips causes me to push her away from me.
"Yuri, what's gotten into you?!"
Her eyes showed that she was now completely frenzied and irrational.
"You! You've gotten into my head!" She replied, her right eye twitching.
She's lost it!
With a monstrous amount of force, she pins my arms down and attacks my lips again.
I gasped from her strength, as she rams into my lips again.
My widened eyes frantically searching for an answer from her face, but not to avail.
Yuri's tongue was able to penetrate my barriers and entered my mouth.
Her tongue was now at the mercy of her own.
She attacks my tongue relentlessly, wrapping it around hers and dancing around it.
Accept it.
Accept this fate.
I finally kissed Yuri back, using my tongue to fight her tongue.
Memories of our confession started flood to both of our minds, causing the both of us to break the kiss.
We both were breathing heavily, trying to understand the context of our memories...
I remember now...
I remember our...
Confession!
"I like you... because of how you treat me... someone loved and wanted... whenever I think of you, my hearts starts thumping..."
"Everyone has something wrong with them. But everyone has something right in them too. If I want to know you better, I have to deal with your negatives and cope with it. And who knows? I can probably make it all better... Yes, Yuri. I want you."
Yuri stopped pinning me and got off of me, rubbing her temples from just happened.
I started to rub my temples too, as the intense and searing pain finally caught up with me.
We stayed there, silent, trying to understand how and why this happened.
We had a confession...
Outside of class...
That's what happened...
But that doesn't explain why we couldn't remember it...
Or why we woke up sleeping on each other...
What's going o-?
"Valkyrie... I'm sorry. I'm sorry for losing my mind to you." Yuri muttered, looking away in shame.
I looked to her, still feeling weak from the headache.
"It's okay, Yuri. Now I understand. But what I don't understand is specifically is, why? Why do you want to be recluse? Why become a introvert? You never clearly said why."
She sighed.
"You deserve to know why, especially since I almost lost myself to you."
From the looks of it, Yuri was getting ready to reveal many repressed issues.
And I was ready for it.
"I became introvert because of how I behaved around people when I was young. Kids saw me a really intense and competitive girl. That's what caused so many people to not be around me..."
She brought her knees up and rested her chin on them.
"That's where I also started to hate myself. I was obsessed with weird things... And someone brings it up, I have a really, really hard time controlling myself. I get... overly excited, to say the least."
Tears started to brim from her eyes.
"T-That's why... I stopped talking to people. Nobody would ever be my friend for things that I like so much. So it was easier that I would isolate myself from others, and not involve myself with social events..."
Yuri started to sniffle.
"Do you want to know how I coped, Valkyrie?"
"Tell me."
"Very well." She responds solemnly.
Yuri rolls up her sleeve, showing a large amount of scars and gashes around her arms.
I felt my soul leave me.
My skin felt as if their warmth has finally evaporated.
I couldn't believe that Yuri went that far to cope.
"N-No... way..."
"I'm so sorry, Valkyrie... That you have to see me like this... It hurts so much to be alone all the time!"
I was laser focused on her arm, that I noticed a freshly made cut.
"Yuri, did you just cut right now?"
Her eyes widened from realization.
"Oh my gosh... I didn't realize that I cut myself... I remember cutting after our argument... I felt so hurt that didn't understand me... God, what was I thinking?!" Yuri self-berated.
"Yuri, let me check the utility room. Hopefully that there would be some bandages there!"
I hurriedly opened the door to the utility room and frantically searched for bandages.
Fortunately, they were the first thing that I spotted. They were neatly stacked next to a med-kit.
I got the med-kit and bandages, and then opened the door to Yuri.
"I'm here with medical supplies. Let me see your arm."
Yuri showed me her arm.
I opened the med-kit and pulled out a disinfectant.
It doesn't hurt to be safe.
"Yuri, this is going hurt. So, hold onto my hand okay?"
She nodded as she held onto my hand.
I took out the wipe and started to rub against her exposed skin.
Yuri closed her eyes and gave a sharp hiss as the disinfectant gave a burning sensation to her skin.
"Yuri, do you get sick often?" I asked while cleaning her arm.
She simply nodded as she dug her nails onto my wrist.
I took a sharp inhale as her nails pierced my wrist.
Once it was properly cleaned, I took out the ointment.
"Okay, the hard part is now done. See?"
She slowly opened her eyes, as the burning sensation dissipated.
"Now for the ointment." I got the tube out and spread it over the cut.
I rubbed the ointment down her cut arm, making sure it seeps in to recover.
"Thank you, Valkyrie. Thank you, so much."
"Hey... It's the least I can do as a...-"
What are we?
We definitely not friends.
But we aren't necessarily lovers...
Not just yet.
"Yeah... I'm almost done, Yuri."
I got out the bandages and wrapped it around her arm.
"Valkyrie, since when did you know how to clean and fix wounds?"
I smirked.
"Ever since my younger brother split his knee open."
"Oh... You have a younger brother?"
"Yep. He's a little and cuter version of me. His name is Michael, or Mike." I explained, finishing up with the bandages.
She giggled.
"Hehe! I'll decide on who's cuter. To me, you are a cute and handsome man..."
I smiled at the compliment and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"Thanks, dear."
She smiled at me.
But her smile went away just as fast, now replaced with a frown.
"Valkyrie... what are we now?"
I exhaled through my nose.
"I don't know really. I love you, Yuri."
"And I love you, Valkyrie."
"But... the thing is... I don't know if we could be a couple right now..."
She sighed.
"I understand, Valkyrie... I know that Monika is better suited for you..."
I was now alert.
"No, no, no! I didn't mean that! I meant that I am not ready for the concept of being a couple. That's what I meant, Yuri."
Yuri blushed in embarrassment.
"Oh... Sorry!"
"It's fine, Yuri. Look, just give some time. Alright? I'll make my choice at the end of Friday. Is that okay with you?"
She nodded weakly.
"Okay... But know this, Valkyrie. You know I'm, um... a little obsessed with you... I don't know how long I could up with this. Just please hurry..."
I leaned into her.
"I understand. Also." I grab her by shoulders and forced her to look at me.
"No. More. Cutting. Okay?"
She flinched from my seriousness.
"Y-Yes, Valkyrie."
I smiled at her.
"Good."
I leaned in for a kiss.
She accepted and kissed me back.
It was short, but needy from the both of us.
Jasmine Tea.
My favorite.
We let go of each other's lips and brushed ourselves off.
I stood up and extended my hand to her.
"Come on. Everyone going to be a bit suspicious if we take so long... Princess."
She graciously takes my hand.
"I understand my... Prince.
Oh right!
I totally forgot about that!
"Wait Yuri, I have a question for you."
She looked at me in perplexity.
"Yes, my love?
Love?
Oookay!
"You mentioned me being a... 'Hero' while we kissed in the gym...
"Aaah! T-That? D-Don't worry about i-it!" She hurriedly brushed off.
"Yuriiii, your reaction is something that makes me a lot more curious than I should~!"
"Okay! Since we love each other, it won't be that embarrassing to share..." She caved in. "Remember when I woke up outside of class?"
"Yeah...?" I said, still unsure of what happened there.
"I was dreaming of where I was stuck in a dungeon, trapped and helpless. I think the context of it was that I was to tried and executed... But a Hero came and saved the day... That Hero was wearing a white and shiny armor, impervious to damage. That man, was also wearing a closed helmet... It was a epic escape! My heart was thumping from the very beginning! I had a need to kiss the man, so I asked him to take off his helmet. I hoped that it was you that saved me... And it was! You were my savior! My Hero, Valkyrie! I gave him the most passionate kiss I could... And somehow..." She paused, tapping her chin in thought...
"It felt real... Like I actually felt the kiss on my lips..."
My eyes widened at the realization of what I did.
"Uh... Wow, lucid dreaming, right?! Hahaha..."
Yuri eyed me with suspicion.
"Valkyrie... Did you have something to do with that?"
"I-I..."
I sighed defeated.
"Yes! It was me! I was the one who kissed you! Yuri, I kissed you in your sleep! And I hate myself for it! You were so beautiful and peaceful when you were in my arms, sleeping... I couldn't help but lean in and melt from your Jasmine Tea tasting lips!"
"J-Jasmine Tea? My favorite tea?"
"Yeah... It's my favorite, if I didn't say so prior..."
Yuri shook her head disapprovingly.
"Valkyrie, Valkyrie, Valkyrie. You are a such a naughty boy..."
"Riiight! I'm the naughty one. You forced me to grope you when I didn't want to tell what your "thing" is!"
"Oh. But I didn't know what it was." She lied.
"Yuri. I can tell when you are lying." I pointed out.
"Valkyrie." She looked to me seriously.
"Yeah?" I looked at her, confused as to why she was so serious.
"Shut your fucking mouth."
I couldn't help but chuckle from her outburst.
"Haha! Gosh, Yuri. It's amazing when you speak your mind."
"Hehe! I know it is! I feel great whenever I do it."
"Yeah... Just make sure to keep some things to yourself, y'know?"
"I know, Valkyrie. I'm not an idiot."
"Aaah. Now, let's get the Hell out, we spent way too much time here."
I grabbed Yuri and we dashed out of the closet room.
"Waait! The tea cups!"
"Don't worry, I got the book!"
"B-But..."
We were greeted to an angry Natsuki.
"What were you two doing in there?! What took so long?!" She impatiently asked.
Yuri and I exchanged looks.
"We were just reading. Nothing more." I lied.
"Oh..." This pacified Natsuki. "Anyway, your time's up, Yuri! Now I get to spend time with Val!"
She sighed.
"I understand. Take care, Valkyrie."
And with that, Yuri left me to an very angry Natsuki.
And I had a feeling, that she smirking while walking away.
AN: Ow, my bones. Anyway, this is the longest chapter I have written. A word count of: 9437. It is now 10k, due to review response. Which is right below this.
Remiboi, Yeah! FUCK SLEEP
Alright! So the technician never finished the game and I think it wouldn't make a significant impact to this thoughts, aside from the song. And yes, you can say that the file is special, due to it being taken out right when it still was extracting.
That is a glaring plot-hole but also a significant plot-detail, I'm going to get to why his name is this and that at the climax of this story. And I don't want to say too much, given the fact that you are really close what happens to guy in the mask and the back-up AI. Damn that is a really good prediction...
I might have to disagree with you on that bud. Monika now has a new-found will to live. If you meant death as an AI and brought back as something real? Definitely, but just die and leave Val behind, is obviously a big no-no.
I was thinking that Act 2 would end right after Thursday, and Act 3 would start in the beach chapter.
That part of where Val self-berates himself? That's a combined effort of himself and the guy in the mask. And damn straight it's a GTA reference!
Oh yeah, sorry for the very little fluff between the two. The chapter was mainly Yuri and Val centered... The next chapter should have a bit more fluff than this one, hopefully.
I'm going to keep this quick and simple, but I enjoy reading your reviews and I analyze everything to make sure you are on the right track and get the references. I, thank you for that dearly. Good work on this review!
Guardian, You are right, respect + is the way to go.
And the races do make him go DEJA VU.
That guy, whoever you are, did call it. (I can't remember who called out that it Monika in there, but good work!)
No I don't care it's too shay smh I wont change it
The bargaining? I actually thought the same thing to an extent...
'What's the point of letting go?'
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
No one heard stop dwelling on it, it's call plot armor smh
Sayori be blending in to hide like she would just walk in to a group and everyone around her is like "who the fuck is this"
AND IT-A-FAMILY RECIPE! ITS A E-SPICY ONE!
Thanks for lit review, fam.
Ryustorm, The fight was indeed spicy! The font style is the default font while writing, I used zalgofied text to help with the corrupted text. Decoded, means Frank.
ThunderAnt, Yeah... Sorry about that. And thanks for the grammar lesson! It's much appreciated!
thewookie1, The girls are sentient to an extent. Trust me. And Val is indeed lucky.
PheonixBJB, I may change that. But I like it to put-off people. Thanks for the review and eagerness to read my fic! It's much appreciated.
Tsudzukete, Uh... I can explain. Well the more recent chapters can explain... I guess. And there is so much shit going on, that it I need to make a flowchart to keep myself away from plot-holes and breaks. lol
This rabbit hole will reach further than China, believe you me.
Letting Go, the phrase is designed to be universal with this fic. It has multiple meanings and all of them you have stated make perfect sense!
Thanks for review and keep up your fic! It's fucking rad!
TitanSolracar99, Well, don't believe everything you read... *evil laugh*.
The new AI is indeed Chiyoko, but a shell of her, really. I can't tell who actually took her power and such... Too close, shamus.
He's definitely going to get destroyed if he wants to stay a virgin lmao.
Much of your concerns has been explained in this long-ass chapter. Hope you had a good time reading it. Thanks for the review, fam.
sbg1218, Yeah, it was a sort of filler, with some plot mixed in. As a result this chapter was somewhat easy to write. Thanks for review!
Dickbag McGee, Fortnite makes cut and dry, something that is done really well. There is different guns and each of them have different playstyle. No gun is too similar in it's own right. Hopefully this chapter will be longer for your tastes
AydenK, Yep. Three endings! Frank can either stay or leave. Or he can have an fan ending. Something akin, to where I open a poll to which ending is more attractive and such. Thanks for the review and keep working on your story!
Alrighty! That's all for now! And Jesus this chapter is a behemoth! Thanks for the reviews. If you would like for me to respond to you, be sure to review so I can! Thank you all for the support!