Our Reality (Doki Doki Literature Club!)

The Oath

It was always amazing how fast a multitude of different thoughts and feelings can come and go as when waiting. Just that thought was an example.

It didn't even have to be a long wait and yet anyone could probably have at least a hundred thoughts suddenly appear before just as quickly being replaced by another.

But then maybe this acknowledgement was just a way to keep some of those thoughts from deterring her while she waited.

Is it right to do this?

That was the most prominent thought she had on her mind once she left Sayori's home. She never really knew how things would go once she went there, and she didn't really know if leaving and doing this now was the right call.

There was no way to know.

Monika looked up. Dark clouds mostly covered the sky, but a few sprinkles of lights were able to shine down through the small rifts.

When she thought about it, the night sky was briefly calming to her up until Halloween.

Suddenly, the familiar sound of a door opening brought her attention back to what was in front of her.

She had no idea if this was truly the right call, but...

"Evening, Ms. Hiro."

Shujinkou's mother was standing before her, surprised.

"I'm sorry for abruptly coming so late unannounced but would it be to much trouble for us to see Shujinkou?"

"'Us'?"

A familiar stranger stepped out from behind Monika.

A small smile was on her face as she waved. "Hey, Auntie Hiro..."

"Sayori?"

Not another word was said between the two of them. They each just stared into the other's eyes until Sayori rushed forward and hugged Hiro, burying her face into her chest.

"I'm sorry, Auntie Hiro," Sayori apologized. "Can I... Can we see Skiko, please?"

Hiro shook her head and gently lifted Sayori's face up.

"No need to apologize, Sayori," she softly assured her. "Of you two can."

"Thank you."

"No need for thanks either."

Monika looked on with amazement. It was as if an entire conversation was compressed into just a few short words and meaningful looks.

I hope I can do something like that someday, but for now...

At the moment, she had something far more important to accomplish.

They walked upstairs.

"Monika..."

Stopping just short of Shujinkou's room, Monika looked back to find Sayori hanging back near the stairs.

She solemnly shook her head. "I don't think I can do this... I don't think I can see Shiko like that again."

Without saying a word, Monika approached her friend and extended a hand towards her. "You trust me, right?"

Sayori looked down at her hand then back at Monika. An outstretched hand and a face bearing nothing but the desire to help, it was all very familiar. It reminded her of that one moment from her childhood she considered very special.

With a slow nod, she finally answered, "...Yeah."

"Then trust me when I say that seeing him now will be good for you," Monika said with a bright, reassuring smile.