I finish making the banana pancakes for our breakfast, along with the Omurice Maido requested. I can't help but notice that the events of this morning is different than the one in my past life. While I plated the dishes with fruits, the door flung wide open as Natsuki and Sayori waltz in with a smug look on both of their faces. They carried a small box with them as they walked towards the living room, grinning as they did so.
" Will you look at this! We found a small box while cleaning out Akami-sensei's room and you would not believe what's inside!" Natsuki smiled as she opened up the box. Inside are notebooks, teaching materials, and a lot of class pictures and photos of the female faculty members.
" God, what a pervert... Look at this! He has a class picture of every classroom, and on the back of it he listed down the girls in the order of... well..." Natsuki became flustered as she looked at a photo. Wait, no, I was wrong. She wasn't flustered, she is fuming.
" DAMN AKAMI-SENSEI! HOW CAN I BE LAST PLACE IN MY CLASSROOM?!" Natsuki stomped on the floor as she threw the picture on the ground.
It landed face down, revealing a backside with neat handwriting. Upon closer inspection, it was the names of the girls in the section. They were listed in the order of... what the fuck? They were listed by the size of their busts and waists. The picture I was looking at is Natsuki's class, and the last place in this list is Natsuki. No surprise there.
" OHHH?! N-NATSUKI! L-LOOK A-AT THIS!" Sayori blurted out as she looked at Yuri's class photo. Natsuki glanced at it and her eyes immediately widened.
" She's in first place! I-Is she really this big?! H-How is she not feeling any strain on her back?!" Natsuki stammered out as she fell to the floor.
" Wooow! He even made a list of my class. Still, I appreciate his comment." Monika said in amusement as she showed me the backside of her class picture. Monika is in third place in terms of her breast, but I can see a comment beside her name.
Best thighs.
" Tch, I'll kill him of he ever tries to touch any of you." I said as I took off my apron.
" Ahaha! Don't worry, I'll be the one to delete him if I get my chance." Monika said to me before taking a seat.
The other three placed the pictures back in the box before taking a seat in the table. Maido immediately began to eat her Omurice while Sayori and Natsuki stared at the extra plate beside them.
" Hey, Yoku... Is this for Akami-sensei? You know he left yesterday, right?" Natsuki said as she looked at the plate sadly.
" Nope! That's for our gue-" I was cut off when we heard soft knocking from outside. The door slowly creaked open to reveal a head timidly peeping from outside.
" H-Hi! Good morning... M-May I come in?" Yuri said in a shy voice, fidgeting as she took a look at the interior of my house. She was already wearing her uniform when she got here.
" Of course! I've prepared a seat and a meal for you." I said calmly before gesturing to the empty seat on my table. Natsuki and Sayori fell silent as they eyed Yuri while she walks towards us.
She unsteadily pulled out her chair and sat down. Even if she moved timidly, I can't help but notice that air of elegance around her. She picked up her fork and poked at the pancake before her. Monika and I ignored her but Sayori and Natsuki kept watching her.
" Hm..." Yuri finally notices the stares she was getting from the two.
" A-Ah... Is something the matter?" Yuri's face turned beet red as the gaze of the two grew more intense.
" Hey, Yoku..."
" Yes, Natsuki?"
" Why is she here?" Natsuki said before she chomped down on a strawberry on her fork.
" Ah... Y-Yoku... invited me over..." Yuri said in an nervous tone.
" Don't scare her! Yuri, don't mind her, she's really glad you're here." Sayori said as she poured honey on her pancakes.
" Wha?! I-I'm not... Geez, Yoku! Tell me when we're having someone else over! Hmph!" Natsuki said before taking a swig of her orange juice.
" Ahaha! Sorry, sorry. I'll warn you next time if we're gonna have guests come over." I said in an apologetic tone. Natsuki huffs at me and continued to eat her pancakes.
" S-Sorry... It seems m-my presence has distur-"
" Just shut up and eat. You didn't ruin my mood. I'm just pissed that Akami-sensei isn't here anymore." Natsuki said before taking a bite out of a strawberry.
" Natsuki! Sorry Yuri, Natsuki here is just cranky that I was the one who gave her a kiss on the forehead this morning! Ehehe!" Sayori giggled before immediately being grabbed by the shoulders and lightly shaken.
" SHUT UP! DON'T TELL THEM THAT!" Natsuki gritted her teeth while Sayori laughed in amusement.
" But you were saying you wanted a kiss on the forehead while you were sleeping!"
" I WAS ASLEEP! I WAS NOT IN MY RIGHT MIND YOU DAMN AIRHEAD!"
We all laughed along with Sayori as Natsuki turned bright shade of red due to her embarrassment. Even Yuri, who was sitting quietly just moments ago, let out a muffled giggle.
" This is not the morning I was expecting at all!!!" Natsuki yelled out as she continued to shake Sayori. I heard Yuri discreetly call my name while this scene is unfolding.
" Is it always this lively in this house?" She asked in a curious tone.
" Hmmm... More or less. Anyways, do you like the pancakes?" I asked Yuri.
" Yes. It tastes quite superb." Yuri answered in a pleased tone.
" Glad to hear tha- Hey! Sayori! Don't take my strawberry!" I tried to snatch it back with my fork, but she already took it and took a bite put of it.
" Sorry! I really like strawberries." Sayori smiled as she chewed on my strawberry.
" Oh well, it can't be helped. Anyways, hurry up. We're gonna be late." I said before gulping down the last bite of my pancakes.
*DDLC:Our Reality*
I finished taking a quick shower and putting on my uniform. I took out the notebook Akami-sensei gave me and quietly sighed. It seems that just by changing my actions in the morning causes the world to go into a different timeline very much different my last life. I took a look at the the time, around 7 in the morning. An hour before school starts. A whole hour for me to pan what to do today. I went down the stairs as I formulated a plan. A great plan, a plan that would save both Yuri and myself from our deaths. My thoughts were interrupted however when I saw Yuri holding the pen Akami-sama left me. That's right! Maido was supposed to be crying this morning, but she wasn't. She was supposed to hand me the pen and letter that Akami-sama left me. Yuri notices this and immediately puts the pen down on the tabletop.
" S-Sorry... Ah... I can't help but notice this intricate design of your pen." Yuri said as she played with a strand of her hair between her fingers.
" It's fine. You can have it if you want. Akami-sensei gave it to me." Her eyes widened at the mention of Akami-sama's name.
" I... I see... Thank you. Um... Do you... know where Akami-sensei currently is right now?" She asked cautiously. She glanced around the room like she was looking if someone is watching her.
" Not really... Probably on a plane." I lied.
"... Ok. D-Do you kn-... Nevermind." She turned her head away from me and place the pen in the pocket of her blazer.
" Anyways, let's go. They're probably waiting for us outside." I said to Yuri before walking over to the door and opening it.
" Y-Yes. Tardiness is our enemy." Yuri smiled as we walked out together. We waved goodbye to Maido while she watered the plants outside before we all walked to school together.
The walk to school is as lively as ever. Monika and I walked behind the group while Natsuki and Sayori whizz around like arrows, admiring the world around them. Yuri behind them while she read a book. She would glance away from its pages from time to time to see where she was going. Looking at us, you could mistake us as nothing more but a group of friends walking to school together. But that is not the case. This facade hid what truly captivates everyone that played this game. On the surface, what you would see are four cute and dazzling girls, but in the center, is a horrible reality. The sweet cinnamon bun whose warm smile and energetic movement who could holds this club together, is suffering from depression. Although it has gotten better. Beside her, the little ball of anger and cuteness we call Natsuki is a survivor of child abuse. The shy and timid bookworm behind them becomes a terrifying, self-harming, serial killer when her feelings towards me are not reciprocated. The girl on my right, the one companion that could understand my pain and loneliness in this world, she's responsible for all of this. Yes, beneath her perfect exterior, lies a person that is willing to throw away their friends and family just to be together with me.
I felt uneasy as I thought about this, but I tried my best not to show it. Eventually, we reached the school and we all went to our separate ways. But, before we did so, I told Monika to accompany Yuri to her classroom to prevent any incidents from occurring. I said goodbye to them and I walked towards my classroom. On the way however, I ran into someone with a foul mood. I heard a voice call out for me from behind me.
" Hey, Yoku! Would you care to explain?!"
" A-About what, Miss Yuna?" I said nervously while I slowly turned around to face her.
" Don't you 'What' me! Why the hell did you call me so early in the damn morning! I'm still suffering from a hangover from last night!" Miss Yuna pouted at me. I must admit, she looks cute when she is angry.
" I just wanted to make sure you're okay, that's all! Ehehe, Akami-sensei told me to check up on you." I once again, told a lie. She sighed and shook her head.
" Well, you're not wrong to check up on me. Man, that vodka he gave me is too damn strong! Look, I'll just talk to you later so go head to your classroom." Miss Yuna walked away while muttering some things about Russians and their alcohol.
I got into my classroom just as the bell rang. Once again, we did our usual mundane routine. Still, I must admit, Akami-sama made a great job creating this world. Every person here could be mistaken for a real person due to the different qualities and personalities each one has. But, even with such knowledge, I didn't talk to anyone in my classroom even though they are capable of holding a conversation. I slept through my classes, only waking up for tests and quizzes. As lunch drew closer, I called out to Monika with the message command she taught me.
" Hey, I won't be able to join you guys at Lunch today. I'm going to work on my plan for this whole fiasco." I waited for my reaponse.
[ Ok. I'll tell them you're working on a poem. Tell me if you come up with something]
I smile, thankful I have such an understanding president and lover. I continued to sleep in peace as the classes dragged on. Lunch flew by while I slept like a baby, it's surprising. The last few classes rolled by and before I knew it, classes are finally dismissed. I place my things in my bag and head towards the club room. But as I made my way towards the club, I could feel that something is amiss. Something isn't right. I cautiously approached the spot where I got ambushed in my last life.
" Hey! Mister!" A familiar voice called out to me from the girl's bathroom. It was the girl that bullied Yuri. Well, used to. Behind her is a group of girls that followed her around.
" You..." I said as I back away slowly from here.
" Hmm? Sorry, have we met before?" She asks in a curious tone as she tilts her head to the side. That's right! Since we didn't stop her from bullying Yuri from earlier, she wouldn't have met us. Looks like the plan is still going great so far.
" No... But let me just say, if you're gonna mess with me, be prepared." I said while I enter a fighting stance. She paused for a moment, her eyeing me down from head to toe before laughing.
" No! No! Ahaha! Why would I do that? We're here to ask if Yuri is in there. We have some business to settle with her." She said as she glanced at the hallway leading to the clubroom.
" No, she isn't here. Now go away." I said before turning away from them. This pissed the girl off and she immediately lost her composure.
" Tch, don't get so high and mighty. Who the hell do you think you are?!" She yelled out loudly.
" I'm Yoku, and if I were you, it's time to run with your tails between your legs. Trust me." I finally figured out why I felt that something was off.
" Huh?! You think you're fucking scary?! Do ya?!" This girl is pissing me off. I turn around and sigh.
" I'm not scary, but she is." I point at Yuri, who is glaring at the girl with malicious intent. No wonder I felt like someone was watching me since earlier. She must've been stalking me from the shadows. The girl frowned at her and she seemed irritated.
" You think you could scare us with that look?! You and your dumb friend here could go and kiss my ass with your act! I have friends that could beat the living shit out of shit face over here!" The girl continued to insult me and Yuri. I ignored her and kept my attention at Yuri's hands. I could see the glimmer of metal from her pocket.
I sigh and turn around, pulling out my phone and hovering my finger above Monika's number. She can stop this, but that girl is really pissing me off.
Now, do I walk away or do I stop Yuri from absolutely slaughtering this girls?