I woke up again in the same room as when this incident happened. I barely had any time to process what that man had told me. I was wearing the same clothes I had before, but everything was a little off. I felt as if there was something wrong. I walked out of my room and out of the house. There were other people in school uniforms heading to school. Was this what the man had told me about? The supposed reset? Everything starts at the beginning, but how and why?

I went back inside and saw the same bag and jacket hanging on a coat rack. I withdrew the phone; it was the same as before, with a dark blue cover and no contacts listed on it. I needed to find Monika. She should be in control of the game, so she should know what is going on.

I left the house with only the phone and notes for my classes inside my bag. As I walked to the school, I began to think about what that strange scientist said. You need to listen if you want to escape this facility. There is no way this whole neighborhood and school are inside a facility. However, the fog would make sense to disguise the walls. Yet, I constantly feel like I am outside; it is cold, but as if it were natural weather. Small particles were falling with the fog. Like ash or dust, but it would disperse when it landed in my hand. I did not feel anything when it did.

Before I could continue my thoughts, I looked over to the other side of the street. Monika was walking, bag in hand, unaware of my presence. She looked concerned like she was thinking of something important. I crossed the street and followed behind her. It was not particularly long before she led me to the very school where I first met her.

I was the one who introduced Eli to the game, so I knew more about the lore than he did. I knew that Monika was powerful; however, why she has yet to use this power is not known to me. I knew Eli would sympathize with Yuri. Knowing her scars were shown in the game, I knew he would pick her as her favorite girl. As for me, I have never had a favorite. I felt all the girls were equal. I still remember when I first introduced him to the game. Only a few days before we started drifting apart.

"You should try this cute dating simulator," I suggested, showing him the game on its website. We were in his room, and he was standing beside the computer chair where I was sitting, changing out of his work clothes.

"Oh yeah, I've heard of that game," he said, throwing on a shirt that was too big for his small, skinny frame.

I looked back at him in surprise, "what? Come on, are you serious?"

"Yeah, isn't it like a horror game in disguise?" He asked.

I rolled the chair to face him directly, "somewhat, it is like a psychological horror."

"Yeah," he chuckled lightly, "I want to run my mentality even more into the ground." I knew he was joking, but those words still hurt me. I looked back at the screen, and now that I think about it, he did not seem interested at all in the game. I closed the computer and collapsed on his bed, feeling sad. He settled down next to me and tried to kiss me. I was not in the mood after his disinterest in my suggestion. He could probably tell I was upset. However, I did not want to hear him apologize. Thus I returned the favor by kissing him even though I did not want to.

Pulling myself from my recollection I realized I was not good enough at blending in due to my attire not matching the school's regulations. In turn, this makes me stick out like an energetic puppy among cats. Monika stashed something in her locker then turned in my direction and stared me straight in the eye. I walked up to her and we stared at each other.

"Sonia, you didn't get affected by the reset?" She said with a puzzled face. It would only make sense why she would not be affected as well. The only question would be how she knows about it.

"You know about the reset?" I responded as I noticed the number of students entering the school was getting more sparse, most likely due to class starting soon.

"I checked the date and it seems to have reverted a few days."

"How is that possible?" I asked, as Monika quickly observed her surroundings.

She lowered her voice, "Only the admin's access status has permission to do something like that." So then someone who was in that weird facility could have that access. She continued, "What I am wondering is how you both didn't get affected and how you know there was a reset." My thoughts were a mess so I was not capable of fully explaining how I was aware.

"I would rather explain it when everyone is present so that way everyone can understand it."

Monika, with one eyebrow raised, began walking backward presumably to her class, "Then you can tell us after school when the club starts." She then escaped from my view. I am not sure what she was rushing for, but I decided to go to class.

Aside from the side eyes and glances of both teachers and students due to my apparel, the day seemed to be the same as when I first arrived. At least I assumed it was. One could never pay much attention to the little details. If I was not told that I am living the same day over again I would most likely not realize that it was such.

I approached the classroom and seeing its door reminded me of what occurred the first time I was there. Eli and Monika were standing just outside, about to go in. Then I ruined it. I did not want to punch Monika, but she was in my way, Eli had already lost too much blood to try and talk to her. I never wanted to hurt her.

That brought up another point. Monika said I hurt Eli, What did he tell her? I was afraid of something like this. None of my exes ever said anything bad about me. However, I know that Eli's exes sometimes spread rumors without his knowledge. That was the origin of his trust issues. It was difficult to get him to talk about his experiences however, within time, I managed to get him to talk. I still remember the way he held me when he was talking about it. We were laying in bed, I was curled up into a little ball as he curled himself around me playing with my hair. I was shorter than him which I can admit however I was proudly stronger.

"After we broke up, she started saying I would be toxic to her, that I would remark about her not being as beautiful as other girls," Eli spoke with a soft voice, "I hated it, I tried desperately to tell people the truth but they took her word over mine. Her lies override my truth. Only my close friends talked to me after that. Even then they barely held a conversation with me." I could feel a tear from his fall onto my cheek. He never cried. I felt so terrible just hearing his story. Even now I still remember the feeling exactly.

I opened the door, and four were there, Yuri, Natsuki, Sayori, and Eli. However, one thing was off. Sayori was kissing Eli on the cheek. My heart dropped. I felt nauseous. I wanted to just run away. I tried to but Monika was there behind me witnessing the same thing as me with the same expression of disbelief. As she moved out of the way I backed out of the doorway and leaned next to it outside the room, slowly falling till I sat on the floor. I could not believe it. How could he move on so fast? Why can I not move on as fast?

Eli was my first love. Partly because I did not believe I had time to date in college. I had no experience dating anyone before so I was reluctant to try to please him. At first, I limited physical contact as I was unsure he was okay with it. He never complained oddly enough. However, I became comfortable enough to start holding hands in public and kissing as well. Another reason for such a limit was how other people viewed us. I am not ashamed to admit that I mean that in regards to only me as Eli had no concern about it. Regardless I would feel people watching us hold hands, kiss, and hug. I felt their gaze and judgment. I feel something like that inside this place. Someone is watching all of us. Monika placed her hand on my shoulder and sat next to me.

"Whatever that was in there, it's not true, remember he's in love with you, something changed everything in this world," Monika said in an attempt to comfort me. I knew she was right regarding something being altered in this place. But she was wrong concerning Eli's love for me. He did not love me anymore, It was clear to see.

"I know that it is just hard to witness it," I said, holding back tears.

Monika pulled me into a hug, "I know it hurt me too, we'll get through this." Why is she showing sympathy? Was she not just accusing me of hurting Eli without proof just a day ago?

I shrugged Monika off of me and stood up, "Let's go inside." Monika rose and nodded saying nothing. I reopened the door.

"Hi, Monika!" Exclaimed Sayori as we walked in. Eli looked at me as if I were a stranger.

"Who's your friend Monika?" Those words came from none other than Eli. I held in a gasp.

Monika replied nervously, "This is Sonia, she's going to be attending the literature club." Sayori looked happy as she heard Monika's words and Eli simply smiled.

They went off to their activities and I simply sat at a desk farthest from Eli. My thoughts were in a flurry going back between those few seconds when I saw Eli and Sayori. I could not stop my mind from rampaging on. Until Eli sat next to me.

"So, you're one of Monika's friends?" He asked. I began sweating. I was scared of saying something I should not say. He looked at me with a small smile, trying to appear friendly. My throat was dry however I managed to utter an affirmative to his question. "I was wondering what made you join the literature club?" He asked. I did not want to talk to him. I did not want to talk to the love of my life while he sat here and had no memory of who I was.

"I love horror and mystery books so I wanted to share that interest with other people who were passionate about reading," I said. The moment those words left my mouth I felt someone staring beside Eli, however, I did not want to look around as I was stuck looking downward at my desk. I tried my best to ignore it.

"Wow, that's interesting. The other girl, Yuri, the one with the purple hair, she's also into those kinds of books, if you want I can introduce you to her." I hated this. I did not want to talk to anyone, I just wanted out of this place.

"No, that is okay, thanks."

"Oh alright well let me know if you change your mind, I'd be glad to do it." With those words said, he stood up and left my area. I laid my head on the desk. I had not realized that I had barely gotten any sleep in the past few days. How could I? This was another world. How can I sleep so soundly not knowing if there was ever a way back to my own? As I closed my eyes I began to slowly drift into sleep.

I may have slept for only a few minutes or longer, however by the time I was awake the sun was setting and only Monika and Sayori were left talking over something regarding a festival. As I picked up my head, my movement caught the attention of both girls. Sayori looked concerned, even though she barely knew me.

"Sonia, did you have a nice nap?" Sayori asked me.

I stood up and promptly stretched, "Yeah sorry if I missed anything."

Monika gave me a reassuring look, "No, you didn't miss anything you already knew."

"I usually get sleepy like you Sonia, and I know how troubling it is to fall asleep sometimes. After all, we're all dealing with something." What the hell is that supposed to mean? Sayori walked over to me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "You're part of the club now, we take care of each other, let me know if anything is bothering you and I'll do my best to help you," I became enraged.

"I will," I simply responded. With that, she left the room leaving a sweet but fading smell near me. "Wretch," I whispered.

Now it was just me and Monika in the room. I let out a sigh, and that nap did not help whatsoever. If anything it only made me more tired. I looked at Monika, she was messing around with some papers. I had no interest in what she was doing. I just wanted to go home.

"Are you ready to go?" She asked. I gave her an affirmative and we left the classroom. The sunset piercing through the fog was giving this weird school a nice glow. "I was wondering if I could sleep over at your house tonight, I figured you might want someone to talk to or at least some company after today." I looked at Monika, her emerald green eyes searching for an answer to her question. I nodded, too tired to talk. She gave me a small smile, "Thanks, Sonia."

None of the other girls were nearby, not even Sayori. The deep fog was still present. However, it slowly loses the illumination from the sun. As we walked out of the building I felt a blast of cold air. It was cold and wet. It was not like this morning. I shivered as the fog looked eerie, the street lights were visible but it was difficult to see them.

"The fog wasn't always here you know," Monika said as she reached out for something supposedly falling from the fog. I could not tell what it was.

"I figured as much there is no way fog like this is natural almost seems…" I hesitated when I saw small flakes slowly falling like snow or ash.

"Like it's artificial?" Monika asked. I did not answer yet, I was more focused on trying to determine what those flakes were. One of them landed on my hand and slowly dissolved into nothingness.

"Maybe, but who would do something this elaborate?" I questioned. Monika looked up, into the dark gray sky which was slowly turning into a pitch-black void. Her hair flowed with the slight gusts of wind we would receive periodically. Her hand was clenched into a fist.

"Whoever they are, they certainly have the time and money on their hands for this project."