The three of us walked home together for some time. Sayori was pretty happy about it. But as Monika neared her house, I noticed that Sayori seems to have gotten quieter. Monika said goodbye and left, leaving me and Sayori alone together. I realized something was wrong today. For the past two days, she constantly glances towards me, but today, she just stared at the sidewalk. I wanted to talk to her about it when she suddenly asks me a question.

" Hey... Do you like... anyone in the literature club?" She had her head turned away from me. I thought about what to say and gulped.

" I...I like everyone there!" I tried to laugh to lift the tense atmosphere around us. There was a silence for moment between us, then Sayori chuckled and turned to me.

" I'm glad then! I hope you continue to become closer with everyone." She had a smile that was so sincere, yet I know. That smile is one that hides great pain. As I nod to acknowledge her wish, I swore I heard Sayori murmur 'liar' under her breath.

" Hey, is something wrong Sayori? You seem to be a tad bit more silent today. Did anything happen?" I wanted to at least get some hints, but she just shook her head lightly.

" Not really. I just don't feel well. Ehehe." She chuckled and rubbed her head. The rest of the walk continued in silence. As we reach her house, Sayori simply said " Goodbye" and ran inside.

As soon as the door closed, I ran towards my house. I unlocked the door and dashed to my room. Monika hasn't arrived yet, so I decide to wait for her in the living room. After a while, lines of code started appearing beside me. Soon, those lines of code took form and Monika appeared. At first she was smiling, hoping to greet me sweetly. But as soon as she saw my grim expression, she became worried.

" I think Sayori... is still heading towards 'that' path." She sighed and started thinking.

" Why? What could have pushed her? Could it be, the game's code is still in effect?" We thought about it for a while. As I thinked about it, I saw Monika clenched her fist.

" Dammit! If only I could still access the game's logs! I could see what everyone is doing. The only things I could do is summon items, teleport by moving data, see the location of characters and items, send messages, and manipulate some of the game files." She sighed and shook her head.

" Wait, let me just list down the stuff we should do." Monika nods and I went trough the contents of my bag.

" That's strange. My favorite pen is gone. It was a pretty nice pen. It has a nice stroke and it's really comfy. I wonder where it is. Bah! A pencil will do for now!" But as I grab the pencil from under my bag, I notice the notebook Akami-sama gave me. I pulled it out and looked at Monika.

" Let's use it. I need to know the gist of everyone's situation." Monika hesitated at first, but she agreed. I opened the notebook and looked at the first page.

Quick note!

Everytime you close the notebook, it registers that you have finished using it. To further elaborate on the interval detail, you'll start off with a 15 second interval for every log. It exponentially increases the more you use the book. The logs show events based on the POV of the person you want to read about.

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God-kun

We turned the page to see the game's log for Monday.We skipoed a few pages to find the one for today. At first, it only showed the data of what everyone was doing during the morning. My heart was in pain when I saw that before Natsuki left her house, she got slapped by her father for accidentally waking him up. As we continued, I finally found where my pen is.

Time: 6:00 pm Location: Yuri's Bedroom

Yuri finished writing her poem with Yoku's pen. Yuri stares at it for three seconds. Yuri jumps on her bed. Yuri starts pleasuring herself with said pen. Yuri is varying her movements from a slow pace to a fast pace. Yuri muffles. her moans with a pillow. Yuri keeps moaning Yoku's name. Yuri climaxes after 30 seconds.

Monika and I turned to another page. Disturbed at what we just read. But as we skim the logs, we saw something horrifying. It just happened around 10 minutes ago.

Time: 5:50 pm Location: In front of Sayori's house.

Sayori checks to see if Yoku is not outside. Sayori quickly runs to the trashcan. Sayori rummage trough it to find the rope she threw out yesterday. Sayori contemplates suicide. Sayori decides to do it in a later date. She thinks about what she saw earlier.

My heart dropped as I read those words. I was deeply saddened about Sayori. Monika however, is much more troubled by this. But we noticed we overlooked something, the last sentence. I skimmed a few more logs until I found it. The time were Monika and I shared our first kiss.

Time: 4:57 pm Location: Club Room

Monika and Yoku indulged in the pleasure of their first kiss in the club room. Sayori decides to return to the club room after she escorts Yuri and Natsuki to the school gates. Sayori heard the sound of Monika and Yoku's exchange. Sayori stood outside with a hand on her mouth to muffle her sobbing. Sayori suppresses her tears. Sayori stood silent for two minutes. Monika and Yoku had an exchange and left the room holding hands. Sayori notices this but ignores it.

My heart sinked even deeper. I looked at the log, speechless. My mind was being torn apart like pieces of paper. To think, I caused such pain to Sayori and be oblivious to it. I rubbed my temples to try and ease my confusion and shock. I turned towards Monika to ask if she wants to eat anything. I saw Monika had such a sad look in her eyes. Tears were forming in the corners of her dazzling green eyes. She covered her mouth with a hand in shock. I gritted my teeth, I already expected this things, but not the guilt it caused. I stood up, and placed the notebook on the table, careful as nkt to close it.

" Hey, I'm making mac and cheese for us. I think it's best if we eat first before being hunged up on such a mistake. It's better to just deal with it tomorrow." I turned around to go to the kitchen. I look back one last time to see Monika huddled up on the sofa and quietly sobbing. I wrings my heart to see her like this.

Tomorrow, if events play out like the game, Sayori would leave early from school. Agrh!!! I can't cook with thoughts like this clouding my head! I sighed and groaned in dismay. I can't let myself be discouraged. I opened the refrigerator and took out any ingredients I need. As I placed them on the counter to begin to prepare them, I see my hands falter due to the guilt I'm feeling.

" Hey! Don't beat yourself up over Sayori. It is not your fault that she saw what you guys did." A calm and soothing voice spoke from behind me. I turned around to see Akami-sama, smiling.

" You still have some time Yoku, don't give up. If you let your heart falter in such a moment, then all your problems cannot be solved! You must have the resolve and will of a rock to save these girls!" I somehow felt a rush of inspiration run trough me.

" B-but... I'm just causing Sayori to be more depressed..." I clenched my fists and trembled due to the regret and guilt I felt.

" Nonsense! Haven't you seen her this past few days?! She has been steadily getting better! She is just... trying to process the thought of learning that the one she loves loves the person she looks up to." He tried to cheer me up, but the last sentence really stung me in the heart. Akami-sama notices this and sighs.

" Just, don't give up on them. Okay?" With that, opened a portal and walked trough it.

" Never falter, Yoku. I must not falter! I have to save this girls!" With those words to myself, I managed to calm myself. I started making the mac and cheese. I noticed that Monika made her way to the kitchen and sat down on the dining table. She had a dull and sullen look on her face.

" Monika... what's wrong?" She looks up unenthusiastically to face me.

" I'm just... regretting what I did. If I wasn't so selfish, then Sayori would not have seen that." She once again hang her head, her green eyes filled with guilt and sorrow.

" I... I too, am guilty that we have done that in front of Sayori. But what's done is done. But I don't regret those moments with you, I regret the damage it caused." As I stirred the macaroni, I noticed Monika slightly perk up.

" Since we got into this mess together, we get out of it together. What do you say, my love?" I smiled to Monika in order to confort her.

" That determination is one of the many reasons I fell for you, Yoku!" Monika still had sone tones of sadness with her voice, but I see that I was successful in cheering her up, even if just a little.

As I finished cooking the mac and cheese, we talked about the wonders of my world. She would jump from one topic to another in an effort to maximize the knowledge she could get. She would ask about the different jobs or the tallest buildings to the many great wars and how peace was established once again. I tried my best to answer most of this questions but from time to time, I gave her a light shrug on the topics I don't know. Soon, she started asking about my hobbies.

" Oh? So you actually draw manga? I'd like to read one of your works sometime!" I chuckled.

" Yeah, I published a light novel once. Thankfully, it sold well. I was glad it wasn't a total flop like I hoped to be. After that, I retired from drawing." As I laughed at this, a small portal appeared in front of Monika.

" Here! I bought the manga for you." A box filled with all the chapters of my manga plopped down on the table.

" Thanks! Akami-sama!" The portal closed immediately, and Monika started reading.

" Anyway, here, the mac and cheese is finished. It has 4 different cheeses with sour cream mixed in. Enjoy!" I placed a plate in front of her.

" Thank you! By the way, I didn't know you could draw and write so well Yoku!" She was engrossed in my manga. I took a sit and began to eat.

" So you're a fan of fantasy worlds Yoku?" She peeks from the top of my manga. I nod to her and I swallow the food in my mouth.

" Yup! Especially the genre 'Isekai'. It's basically about the main character being transported to another world." We both thought about it for a moment, and we laughed.

" Oh my god! You're in an anime right now! Ahaha! You even sit in the very back, near the window during school." We both laugh at this.

" Maybe I am. Or maybe, I'm in a visual novel. Either way, I'm glad I'm here with you." Silence slowly hung in the air. Both of us were blushing. Thankfully, Monika decides to break the silence.

" So... uh... Tomorrow, is the day I talk with Sayori. I'm a little worried." I thought about it, then I remembered Monika tried to talk woth Sayori in game and it really made her feel more depressed.

" I'm still guilty about all the things I said to her back then. I told her some really horrible stuff, like how much you hate to be around her." I sighed, I looked at her and held her hand.

" I'm pretty sure that was you following the script. Now, you can say what you want. I'll need you to reassure Sayori tomorrow. I'll handle the rest from there." Monika nods and I let go of her hands.

We finished up eating our dinner and cleaning the dishes. As I went to the bathroom to shower, I remember to grab the notebook from downstairs. As I carefully grabbed the noteboom, careful as to not close it, a log popped up.9

Time: 7:03 pm Location: Natsuki's house

Natsuki's dad returned home after a night of drinking. Natsuki was doing her assignments in the living room. Natsuki's dad vented his anger on her. He threw a bottle of beer towards her. Natsuki was paralyzed with fear as she saw the shards of glass around her. He went up to Natsuki and began to physically and verbally abuse her. 2 minutes later he let go of Natsuki's shirt and went inside his room to sleep. Natsuki went inside her room and proceeded to muffle her weeping with pillows.

I felt bad for her, no, I symphatize with her. To know that the very monster that terrorizes you is found in the place where you should feel safe. I placed the notebook in my room, and took a towel.

As I take a shower, I can't seem to shake off the bad feeling I have in my gut. The warm water that rolled down my back seemed to ease my mind, even for just a few moments. After I finished, I slowly crawled into bed. Monika was already lying on her side of the bed. I crawled beside her slowly. Monika smiled sweetly at me, her entrancing green eyes stared into mine. We tried to cuddle with each other, yet the thought about what happened with Sayori troubled us. In the end, we just settled sleeping with our backs turned towards each other. I just sighed and closed my eyes so that I could prepare myself for tomorrow.