I hugged Monika tightly. Monika lets out a sigh and reluctantly pulls away from my embrace.
" Shhhh! They might hear us. Look, just pretend you're on your phone right now." Monika still looked a little pissed so I simply nod my head.
She pulled out her command prompt and typed in a new code. Then, just like that, she disappeared. After a brief moment, my phone rang. I took a look and saw that it was Monika's number. I quickly answered it.
" Hello..." Monika said meekly.
" Hi..." I replied in the same manner as well.
There was an awkward silence between us. Thankfully, Monika decided to break this silence.
" Were you gonna die just to see a damn cat getting run over?" She asked in calm yet irritated tone.
" Maybe..." I replied awkwardly.
" Idiot! Idiot! I-di-ot! You already died two times and you want to die a third time like this?! Either you're an idiot, or you're just fated to die stupidly!" Monika's harsh scolding was a pain in the ears, but at least I now know she still looks after me.
" Heh, what could I say? I slipped! Anyways, have you been watching me this whole time?!" I ask in a teasing manner.
" Of course! Even if I'm mad at you for flirting with Yuri, I still need to protect my beloved. Or have you decided to replace me with her?!" Monika's jealousy made me chuckle. It's kinda cute, but it's also scary.
" Nah! Never! Look, I'm not flirting with Yuri. I'm trying to get her out of her shell." I lean against the wall as I spoke proudly of my plan.
" But you did not have to ask her out on a date! You could've just spent time reading with her." Monika whined.
" I... I didn't ask her out! I just invited her to come with me to the mall as friends! I plan on getting closer to her so that she could express more of her feelings to me." I said with a smile.
" That would get you killed. Remember, if she confesses, you die." Monika remarked.
" Yeah... But I want to gamble on an idea that I've been toying with. If Yuri's problems is a result of her not being able to express her feelings, then wouldn't the logical choice to make is to help her express her feelings in a positive way?" I could hear Monika 'hmmmm' in the background.
" Maybe... I don't know... By the way, why are you at Miss Yuna's place anyway? Couldn't you have turned her down?" Monika asked curiously.
" Yeah... But I just wanted to make sure she's fine. From what I recall, Miss Yuna's death flag was activated today due to her helping in the investigation of Natalia's murder..." At the mention of Natalia's name, I remembered the reason of why I got mad at Monika. I stopped talking for a moment, I wanted to get that thought out of my head.
" Hey Yoku..." Monika snapped me out of my silence.
" Y-Yes?"
" I'm sorry..." She said softly, guilt can be heard from her voice.
" I'm sorry for doing that thing to Natalia. Even if she's just an NPC, my actions were not justifiable by that." Monika's apology is heartfelt, but...
" What do you mean 'just an NPC'? Monika, she's a human being!" I said to her in a frustrated tone.
" Monika, I'm mad at you because you see others as mere NPC's! This is the same problem you had in the game. You think that just because you have achieved sentience, you're above everyone else." I said sternly, my hamd curled up into a fist in frustration.
" Yoku... I... No, you're right. I am in the wrong." Monika said calmly.
" I get it, all life is precious to you. That is the reason you're here, right? You want to save all of us... I get it. But Yoku, you do realize that you cannot save anyone by yourself, right?" Monika's word struck me hard. The way she said it so calmly, her chilling voice, it scared and irritated me.
" W-What makes you say that?" I said calmly.
" You wouldn't be here in this world without Akami-sama. You wouldn't have been able to help Sayori without my help. You wouldn't be able to save Natsuki from her abuse without Akami-sama pulling some strings. Face it Yoku, you haven't been saving this people by yourself." Her words cut through my rationality like knife. I was starting to lose my cool, and she knew it. I have to be careful.
" Look Yoku, face it. You can't save every single person here, you can only save those three from their fates. Every single NPC here are just entities to make it seem this world is full of people! Tell me Yoku, did it feel real when you spent your time with Miss Yuna? I'm sure it looks real to you, but trust me, they aren't real! They're not even listed in the character files, they're listed in the NPC folder." She said with an agitated, yet composed tone. I can't believe what I'm hearing right now, this sounds like something the old Monika would say.
" You need my help and I need you! Just let me help you, and I'll make sure you never have to suffer again. I have the power to help you achieve the ending you want! In fact, I could even give all if the NPC's here a nice and fulfilling life. What do you say?" Her words are alluring, seducing almost. I was tempted to agree with her... but I can't. I won't.
" No. I... I don't want to do this if people would get hurt. Monika, this is the last straw. You went to damn far..." I said in a quivering voice.
" Huh?" She squeaked out as I took a deep breath and steeled myself.
" I appreciate the help, the support and most of all, the love you have given me, but this is it. I don't get why you're so insecure about Yuri and why you look down on the others in this world, but I know that this will not help me in achieving my goal. Your methods and my methods are different, too different. And now, with your attempts to make me choose a path I utterly refuse to take, I have made my decision. I'm sorry Monika..." I don't want to say this.
" Yoku... W-What are you talking about?"
But I have to...
" Monika, please, just leave me alone for a while... Look, I can't allow others to get involved and get hurt in this. But with you, that is impossible. You are willing to take a path that would allow you to get what you want, no matter the price. I'm not that kind of person, and frankly, I will never be." I said with a shaky tone. Tears formed in my eyes as I said these words.
" Yoku... Please, don't..."
" Monika, I'm really sorry. But I don't think our goals are the same anymore. From what I'm seeing, it seems you just want to save everyone not to atone for your wrongs, but to have a leverage on me. To be honest, I already expected that. But you know, I never expected you to still have that kind of outlook on this world..." I pause for a moment to regain my composure.
" Goodbye, Monika." I could hear her call out to me, but I immediately hang up. I couldn't bear to hear her.
I wiped away my tears and tried my best to calm myself. It hurts, my heart hurts. I didn't want to do it, and perhaps I shouldn't have, but I was confused and scared. I don't want to let Monika help me if she had ulterior motives. I wanted to wail, cry and shout in sadness, but I restrained myself. I shakily entered Miss Yuna's apartment and smiled my best. I don't want to let them see me with a sad look on my face. It seems the curry is finished. I saw it on a bowl on the table, along with a few plates on the table. I found Miss Yuna washing her hands. I walked over to her and smiled awkwardly.
" Miss Yuna... M-May I go home? I feel a little sick." I let out a weak smile. She pondered for a bit, before sighing.
" Grab a container and take some curry with you. I'll tell Seiji to drive you home." Miss Yuna said in a soft tone. I was about to turn around to grab a small container when she placed a hand on my shoulder.
" If you have a problem, don't go talking about it to me since I'll probably feel depressed. But go talk to a friend about it. Looking at your face alone, it's clear shit happened to you." Miss Yuna said in a comforting voice. I nod lightly before taking the container and filling it up with the curry.
Miss Yuna went inside her room and told her brother to drop me home. I heard a huge sack of clutter being dragged before eventually being dropped and abandoned. Seiji walks out of the room and stretches his arms. I finish filling up the container with the curry just as he walked over to me.
" Something came up? What's with the rush?" Seiji said calmly.
" Y-Yeah... I have to take care of something at home..." Seiji looked at me with doubt.
" Well, I hope you take care of your problem." Seiji said with a smile before patting me on the back.
I waved goodbye to Miss Yuna before heading out. Seiji and I exchanged little words between us. I didn't want to talk anyway.
*DDLC: Our Reality*
I was woken up from my nap by Seiji. It seems somewhere along our trip, I fell asleep. Seiji smiled at me in amusement. I got out of the car and thanked him for driving me home. He was about to drive away, but I wanted to tell him something important first.
" Sir... Take care of Miss Yuna. A-And if something weird or dangerous happen, please call me." I said to him in a way that it seems I was warning him.
" S-Sure... Why? Is there something wrong?" He asked in a concerned tone.
" No... Not really. Anyways, goodbye and thanks for the ride home..." I mutter out softly before turning around and walking towards the door to my house.
I heard the car drive away into the distance as I opened the door to my house. I looked around to see Maido reading a book in the living room, her eyes focused intently at its pages. She paid no attention to me as I quietly stagger towards my room. I made my way upstairs quietly, I just wanted to burst into tears. I opened the door to my room, I was about to jump into bed to sleep when my sights was set on a pleasant surprise. Lying on my bed is the sweet cinnamon bun known as Sayori. She was sleeping soundly while she held a picture in her hands. I quietly walked over to her and took a look at the picture she held. It was a picture of the entire Literature Club after the festival.
" Y-Yoku...?" Sayori slowly wakes up from her sleep.
" Heh, had a nice sleep?" I mused as I took a sit beside her.
" Y-Yeah... Oh! Sorry! This is your bed, I forgot! Ehehe!" Sayori immediately jumps up from my bed.
" Nah, it's fine. Where's Natsuki?" I asked.
" She's at my house taking a shower." She replied.
" I see... Stop standing there and sit beside me. There's still room on the bed." I pat the space beside me and beckoned her to sit. She follows obediently.
We sat quietly on my bed. I would occasionally see Sayori glance at me from the corner of my eye. She was having problems thinking up of a topic to break this awkward silence. But to be honest, so am I. I didn't even know why I made her stay, probably because I just wanted some company. Either way, it's comforting to have Sayori here when I'm lonely. Out of nowhere, Sayori perks up and looks at me seriously.
" Tomatoes... are not vegetables." There was a brief pause between us.
" Huh?" I was confused by what she just said.
" S-Sorry... I had nothing else to say... Ehehe..." Sayori laughed nervously. I could she she was getting flustered.
" It's okay, I don't mind... It's nice to get things out of your head, you know?" I said in an amused voice.
" Yeah..." Her voice trailed off. She pouted and furrowed her eyebrows together.
" Yoku... Do you want to talk about something? You seem sad..." Sayori had a look of concern on her face. I pause for a moment, I was thinking of lying to her. But I know that is a useless endeavor, she already knows something is up with me.
" N-No... I'm not fine... Not at all." I said to her weakly.
" Do you need to talk? A hug?" Sayori tried to cheer me up, and she sorta did.
" I'll pass on the hug... But yeah, I think I just need to talk with someone for now." I smiled weakly. " Sayori, I'm having problems with my rain clouds right now..." I could hear Sayori gasp. " Huh?! What the?!" I was caught off guard when Sayori suddenly threw her arms around me and hugged me. " Do you... feel better?" She asked softly with a worried tone. " Y-Yeah... Just a little..." I smile and pet her head gently. " That's good... I can't let my best friend be sad! He went through all the trouble to make me happy, so I can't let him face his trouble alone." Sayori said in a trembling voice. I began to tear up. " Sayori... It hurts. It hurts so much. But I had no choice..." Sayori pulled away and took a good look at me. " What do you mean, Yoku?" She had a worried expression in her face. " I... I broke up with Monika..." I said. Sayori pulled away and stared at me in shock and disbelief.
" We couldn't see eye to eye something important to me... I... I just lost it... I decided to end it..." Tears slowly began to fall down my cheeks.
" I'm such an idiot... A huge idiot... I just wanted to help Yuri... How did it come to this?!" My tears began to flood down my cheeks. My chest tightened and I couldn't help but feel frustrated at myself.
" I... I won't say 'it's okay'... Because it's not okay. But I'm going to say that you need to be strong!" Sayori took a deep breath and took hold of one my hands.
" I... I believe in you, Yoku! You've done your best, and now it's my turn to help you." Sayori said with a determined and hopeful look on her face.
" Sayori... I... I can't let you help me... You guys have done enough for me..." I said weakly.
" No! You're wrong! You're the one who has done so much for us. You got beat up trying to stop Natsuki's dad, remember? Not just that, you're the one who stopped me from killing myself. I haven't even repaid you for that..." Sayori's vice tightened around my hand.
" That is why, I'll help you save Yuri from herself and at the same time, I'll help you make your rain clouds go away." Sayori smiled at me. Her smile is so full of hope, that I'd feel guilty if I denied her help.
" Thanks, Sayori. But how about your rain clouds? You're still dealing with your depression, right?" I ask as I try to pull myself together.
" Yeah, but maybe my rain clouds will go away if I try to help you get rid of yours..." Sayori said cheerfully before letting go of my hand.
" Well, thanks, I guess... Uhm... If you don't mind, may I have some time alone?" I said softly.
" Oh! Okay, sure... Hey, Yoku... If you're getting lonely and sad, don't hesitate to talk to me. Okay?" Sayori gave me one last look of pity before getting out of my room.
I laid down my head on a bunch of pillows. Right now, I just felt horrible. I
just wanted to sleep my problems away. I turned to my side and stare at the space beside me. I was used to being greeted by the green gaze of Monika whenever I look beside me. I guess I'm sleeping lone tonight, just like the times before I got here. I closed my eyes so that I could get some shuteye.
" Yo! You made a balsy move back there. Breaking up with someone who is on equal footing with a god when it comes to power. That's pretty nuts!" I turned around to see a vague silhouette of Akami-sama in the corner of the room.
" You... What are you doing here?" I asked as I wrap some blankets around me.
" Relax! I'm not really here... I'm just projecting myself in your room. Ahaha! Man, this is entertaining to watch... Anyways, this is getting interesting." I could not see his expression, but he must be amused with me right now.
" Why?! Everytime someone says that it means I'm getting into trouble... What's gonna happen?!" I asked angrily.
" Ahaha! Can't say! Besides, won't it be fun to have a nice surprise tomorrow? Ahaha!" Akami-sama laughed before disappearing. I don't really like Akami-sama's way of warning me.
*DDLC:Our Reality*
I woke up from a restless sleep. I felt groggy and tired even though I'm a morning person. I turned around to say good morning to Monika, but I remembered. She's not here anymore. I saw an empty space beside me, a horrible reminder that I just lost my beloved. I felt even more horrible, but I decided I can't stay cooped up in my room feeling sorry all day. I stretched my arms and got up. I had to drag myself out of bed in order for me to get on with this day. I grabbed a towel and head. towards the shower, maybe I'll feel better if I took a hot shower.
I stepped into the shower. The hot water flowed down my back briskly. Steam covered the room while I stood under the flowing water. I wanted to clear my mind of any troublesome thoughts. I just wanted to forget about my conversation with her. I stared at the wall while the water hits my back. I don't know what to do after I save Yuri. She's the last one I need to save, right?! There's no one else I need to save, right?! That is what's important, to save them. All of them. I'll sacrifice everything just to give those girls the ending they deserve. I was interrupted by loud knocking on the door.
" Yoku... We have a visitor... Should I let her in?" Maido asked calmly.
" What the hell?! It's six in the morning! Who is it?" I asked in an irritated tone as I started to scrub my body.
" It's... Yuri..." Maido replied timidly. I was caught off guard by this.
" What the hell... Look, just tell her to come inside and wait for me to finish my shower. Oh! And heat up the curry." I said before applying shampoo on my hair.
I quickly finish taking my shower. I hurriedly put on my uniform and made my way downstairs while buttoning up my blazer. I looked around the room to find Yuri quietly sitting on the sofa. She smiled at me sweetly the moment she saw me. I let out a sigh and walked over to her.
" H-Hello... Sorry for... i-intruding... I hope I d-didn't disturb you..." She said meekly while twiddling a strand of her hair between her fingers.
" I don't mind... Anyways, what brings you here?" I took a seat and awaited her answer.
" Uhh... I... I... I have no excuse for this. I suppose I j-just wanted to have breakfast here... Sorry..." Yuri bowed her head sheepishly.
" It's fine. I don't mind at all. Take a seat on the table while I call the two." I smiled and cocked my head to the direction of the dining room. Before she could say a word, I was already walking towards the door. But before I could open it, it flew wide open, hitting me on the face. I fell on ny bottom in pain. I looked up to see a wide eyed Natsuki and Sayori.
" Yoku! Are you ok?! Natsuki! Why do you always fling the door open when you enter?!" Sayori rushed to my side and took a look at my swollen nose. I tried to shrug it off and I stood up shakily.
" He's fine! Look! He has the strength to get up." Well, she is a little bit right. But it still hurts.
" Natsuki! Does your rowdiness knows no bounds?!" Natsuki perked up and stared at the source of that refined shout.
" Yuri?! What are you doing here?!" Natsuki immediately looked at me in surprise, her eyes demanded that I tell her what is happening.
" I... I took the liberty of inviting myself over to eat breakfast with t
the entire... club... Is Monika not around?" Yuri looked around the room.
" N-No... Monika and I... had an argument. Yeah..." I mutter out as I stretched my arms. I could feel Sayori's gaze at me with a doubtful expression.
" Oh... I... I see... Well, I hope you two could resolve your problems rather than escalating it!" Yuri had a genuine expression of hope on her face. It only made it more painful. Thankfully, Maido decided to interject in our conversation.
" Breakfast is ready..." Maido points at the meal laid out before us. It's the curry I brought home. I let out a smile and told the others to go ahead and eat while I pour myself a cup of coffee.
" How about you? Don't you have any plans to eat with us?" Natsuki asked with a hint of concern in her voice.
" I'm not hungry, that's all. I'll just drink some coffee in the mean time." I sat on my chair and quietly sipped my coffee. They all chatted with each other as I stared inside my mug and into the coffee.
It was bland. Too dark and strong for my taste. I like Monika's creamier blend better.
" Hey! Yoku! The coffee won't make out
with you even if you kept staring at it so longingly!" I looked up, feeling bashful at my actions. Natsuki smirked teasingly at me.
" Haha, very funny. Even if you kept eating, you know your boo-"
" Shut it! Geez, what's with you today?! Did you lost your drive to live or something?" Natsuki gave me an irritated look.
" Sorry... I'm just...not feeling it today." I murmur out as I place down my mug on the table.
" Anyways, you guys eat your meal. It's getting late. I don't want to be tardy at school." I said to them as I stood up from the table.
" Where are you going?" Natsuki asked.
" I'm just gonna drink my coffee outside." I smiled as I took my mug with me outside the house.
I stood outside the door of my house, bitterly sipping my coffee. I wasn't bitter because of the coffee's taste, rather I was bitter about my actions. Perhaps I could've gotten through to her if I didn't get so agitated. Nonetheless, I don't have Monika helping me anymore. I'd have to save Yuri by myself now.
*DDLC: Our Reality*
After a while, everyone finally finished eating their breakfast. Since everyone is already in their school uniforms, it only took a little while for us to get ready. It was the usual routine, except Yuri is with us and Monika is nowhere to be seen. Sayori and Natsuki is as energetic and cheerful as ever, outpacing both Yuri and I as we walked. Yuri was reading a light novel that Natsuki convinced her to buy the other day. She looks like she was enjoying that book. I stayed at the back of the group, quietly observing them. Everything seemed fine at first, but I suddenly got that nagging feeling that something was off. Everything just felt... off.
The place seemed a lot, emptier. The usual lively and bustling neighborhood was devoid of people. I didn't pay notice to this much further since we were already near the school. I felt a rush of relief when I saw students flooding into the school gates. We parted ways at the school lobby, like usual. I went towards one of the numerous vending machines in the hallway and bought a small can of coffee before heading towards my classroom. But once I entered the room, I felt that weird feeling once more. I sat down and drank my coffee, looking around the room as I did so. Everything and everyone seemed normal, but I still can't put a finger on why everything felt off. I let out a groan and I decided that I should just probably focus on my the task at hand. I pulled out the notebook Akami-sama gave me and took a look at the logs.
I kept analyzing the different logs, events and deaths. I took note of the different causes and events that lead up to the deaths and I pieced together a guide on what to do in case I somehow die in this life. After a while, I put away my notebook and decided that I'll go focus on my lessons. It was boring, but it was still pretty entertaining to participate. Hours flew by and lunch time was right around the corner. I decided to stay in the classroom for lunch. I'm too busy figuring out how I'll get out of this pickle. I kept reading about Yuri's events, there was something about them that I just couldn't point out. Was it the murders? Was it my murder? Or was it...
" Yoku~!" I was yanked out of my bubble by Sayori's cheerful calling. I looked at the little ball of energy peeking inside my room from behind the classroom's door. She didn't care if other students are looking at her, she only cared about my attention, which she grabbed successfully.
" Sayori! Hi! Listen, I'm not gonna join you g-"
" Ahaha! About that, I actually came here to eat beside you..." She pulled out two lunch boxes, one pink and one blue. Both seemed pretty heavy and full. It seems refusing is futile.
" Oh... Uh... Just take a seat here." I point at the empty table beside me. Sayori walked into the classroom, humming as she did so. She took a seat and placed the pink lunch box on my table.
" This... Is this mine?" I ask.
" Do you.. not like it?" She had a guilty look on her face.
" Not at all! I was just surprised that you chose a pink lunchbox for me. But, it's the food inside that counts, right?" I smile at her, and the sad look on her face disappears and is replaced by a mischievous smile. I knew it.
" Ehehe, you liar. I could see the look on your face when I gave it to you!"Sayori giggled and unboxed her lunch.
It was a cup of steaming hot rice, curry, a few cherry tomatoes, stir fried vegetables and carrot sticks. I opened mine to see an assortment of meat ranging from small meatballs to crab sticks. Some sausages and hotdogs can be seen in the mix along with karaage. I wonder who cooked this?
" Wow! Natsuki outdid herself today!" Sayori beamed and drooled as she scooped a spoonful of rice and curry into her mouth. She smiled in delight as she savored her meal.
" Natsuki? She made this?" I ask as I took a bite of a meatball. My eyes widened in surprise. It was delicious, SO delicious! The savory flavor and crispy yet tender texture brought a delightful sensation to my palate.
" Mhm! She woke up...*nom*... earwy todway... *nom*" Sayori couldn't help but squirm in delight. I can't blame her, the food before us is so delicious that it could probably defeat a god's cooking.
" I see...*chomp* Ywes! Bewy...*nom* dewishous indeed." I said as I took a large bite out of a crab stick.
As we ate, Sayori kept asking me if I'm gonna be alright later at the club. I told her that I'll be fine as long as I don't do anything brash. She told me that I should call her if anything happens so that she'll do her best to stop it. I agreed, but only if the situation calls for it. I told her that if we start arguing or cause a ruckus, she should not take any sides and focus on only stopping us. She nods, but I can see that she is still worried. Well, I am also quite worried.
Lunch ended, and Sayori left my classroom. I could see that she wanted to stay some more and chat, but she was already on her way out of the classroom. Classes once again resumed, and I was staring out into the track and field outside through the window. I was bored out of my mind, so bored. I began to drift off, I was fighting it at first, but my eyes felt heavier every second. I closed my eyes for only a second, but when I opened it, I was met by a scary yet familiar scene. It was the void beyond the eternal classroom's window. The star filled space that floated behind the window of that damned place. I immediately opened my eyes. I looked around to see that I was still in school, and with the students still in their seats. I let out a sigh of relief and I decided that maybe I should focus more on my classes.
*DDLC: Our Reality*
As classes ended, I began to put away my stuff. I let out a yawn as I stuff my books into my locker. Once I locked it, I left the classroom and headed towards the Literature Club. I took a detour and I went down the long route that goes through the vending machines so I could buy some snacks. I was a little bit pissed since this area of the school is sparsely occupied during the after-school hours. There was an eerie silence in the area, and I didn't like it one bit. I finally see the vending machine area, right beside the girl's bathroom. I approach it, only to see a familiar girl spying inside the girl's bathroom. There was no mistaking that big, puffy white bow and long brown hair of hers. It didn't took long for Monika to notice my presence. I was about to turn around and leave when a small dialogue box appeared before me.
[ Shhhhh!!! Be quiet and hide! ]
I turned around to look at her, she had a serious expression as she quietly observed the girl's bathroom. I quietly snuck beside her and pressed her for answers. She didn't say anything, but she pointed at the mirror. I had to bend over a little to see, but what I saw is horrific.
I could see Yuri washing her freshly cut wounds in the sink. I could see a rather large and deep one just below her wrist. She was erratic, she's in a rush to clean it as quickly as possible. Since the entire hallway is silent, we can hear the sound of flowing and splashing water and the wincing and hissing of our fellow literature club member.
" Why must I do this to myself?" Yuri asked aloud, her question echoing through the halls.
[ She's been cutting herself for the last 15 minutes. I got concerned when she nearly cut too deep. ]
A bew dialogue box appeared. I nod at Monika and we continue our spying. Yuri closed the faucet and took a look at her wounds. She particularly focused on the largest one, still dripping blood on the floor. She touched it, and she immediately recoiled in pain.
" Ah! Goodness... I... I think I accidentally went too far..." Yuri looked genuinely concerned about the large, gaping gash on her arm.
[ I... I need to talk to you...]
Out of nowhere, Monika took hold of my hand and stared at me. I could feel her steely gaze bore deep down into my soul. I nod, and we quietly made our way out of there.
We enter a secluded wing of the school. Monika leaned on one of the windows and stared outside. I let out a sigh and stood in front of her, rubbing the back of my head as I did so.
" Monika, I'm-"
" You need to finish this now. You need to save Yuri as quickly as possible." She said in a calm and serious tone.
" The more time that passes, the harder it is for Yuri to contain her desire to harm herself and the harder it will become for you to help her. And... I believe that..." Monika was choking on her words right now. It looks like this is painful for her.
" I'm just getting in your way... I'm sorry." Monika finally looked at me. She was in the brink of tears. Her hands and feet trembled, but she tried her best to compose herself.
" I only wish for you to be successful this time. Knowing you, you'd rather lose everything you have than risk hurting someone else in your plans." Monika cried softly, trying her best to stop. I wanted to move, to comfort her, but I can't.
" I decided that, I'll do my best to help you without going against your morals. I decided that I'll go spend my time today watching Yuri and preventing her from killing anyone... This is what you want right? To not let anyone else get hurt?" She smiled weakly and clenched her fists.
" Y-Yeah... Thank you, for understanding me." I said weakly.
Monika let out a chuckle, before dropping to the floor. Her expression was a mix of sadness and relief. I guess she was glad we finally see eye to eye, but I'm guessing that she is still depressed that I left her.
" I'm sorry you fell in love with me. A monster who just destroys everything precious to it..." Monika sobbed quietly. I could feel my heart wrench.
" Does my pen, only write bitter words for those who are dear to me~?" That line, that tune. It was Monika's song... but...
" Didn't I tell you, Yoku? I'd do my best to help you! So why are you talking with the meanie that hurt you?" Monika stopped crying. Her expression is now that of horror and shock. I turned around, my body trembling as I did so.
" No... How?!" I was dumbfounded as I stared at the girl before us. Her blue eyes and cheerful smile are unmistakable.
" Monika... what did you do?!" I asked her furiously. Monika shook her head in disbelief.
" Well, when the president is not around, isn't it the vice-president's responsibility to take up the role of president?" Sayori smiled.
" I... I only told her I'd be skipping club for today! I didn't know this would happen!" Monika slowly stood up to face the club's vice president head on.
" W-What are you gonna do?!" I took a step back in fear.
" Ehehe... I'm gonna do the one thing you hate the most!" Sayori smiled and pulled her command console.
" I'll..." She began to type something. Monika immediately took out her command console, but she was too late.
I felt nauseous. I could see lines of code appearing around me.
" ...Make you do this!" Sayori smiled widely as she entered a new line of code into her console.