(A/N) this story needs to end at some point, but i dont know how to end it. Even then, I don't know what to do afterwards. other than write a new ddlc fanfic, because god, every time im near done with a ddlc story, i want to write another. i can even make a little bit of plot in my mind, but im getting carried away.
Monika POV
Ah, the joy of dating someone! Sayori, the person I fell in love with all those seasons ago, is now dating me!
Something funny I realized was that my behavior with Sayori barely changed between when we were friends and when we are dating. I guess looking back on it, Natsuki was right. The only new things we did was show affections in public, and now kissing was added into the display. Luckily, barely anyone at school judged us, and those who did were few and far between. Sayori's parents were also very supportive. Apparently, even Sayori's mom thought we were already dating, which supports what Natsuki said all that time ago.
Of course, I knew that this wouldn't be perfect. I've been spending most of my time at Sayori's house, only returning home for dinner with my family, but my mom was starting to tell me to get home much more often. Normally, I'd like this, as that would mean after school activities would be ignored that day, but I'm now starting to speculate she knows more than she lets on. I told my father about my relationship, and he didn't mind it at all, but I know my mom would be upset. She still hates Sayori, and she really wants me to date a boy. Sayori understands this, with it being the main reason I'm able to be over as much as I can being the fear of her coming over to my house. Right now, I'm going over to my house and am actually going to confront my mom about this. I told Sayori that I'll either go to her or text her the outcome. Worst part about this, though, is that I haven't rehearsed a single word of this. My mom told me to get home so we can "talk" about my absences from home, so I have no prep time possible. As I head into my house, I see mother sitting at a table, waiting for me to sit opposite. My father is in an adjacent chair, obviously worried for my sake. I sat down in the chair after some deep breaths. Though most of my side classes never came into play, here's the one chance Debate Club will have to prove its worth, I suppose.
"Are you aware of why I called you here, Monika?"
"No." I lied. I just need more time to think of what to say.
"No? Oh really now? You are unsure why I'd call you here? After you proceed to abandon all but 2 of your clubs, yet spend more and more time away from home?" It's true. I am only in the Literature Club and a Music Club, but the music club was only because Sayori says I play the piano so well.
"I just felt that I would perform better if I focused on less at one time." I say, closing my eyes to shield the frustration that would be evident in them.
"You think that you could do better if you did less? Monika, you clearly don't understand how this works. If you want to have a successful career like your parents, then you need to work for it! The world is changing, Monika. You can't just get by with a cute face anymore! You need to work for it. If you aren't capable of everything, then a girl who is will outclass you, and no job or man would want to go for you!" Mother said. There's so many flaws I can point out in this, but I decide to only pick one.
"Don't you think you are overreacting? I'm sure to the eyes of others I'm still appealing. Even then, this 'more appealing woman' would only be more appealing when she's single."
"No, Monika. I will not have my daughter marry someone who will settle for second best! And don't you talk back to me! I don't see you providing for a family in an expensive house, so I think I know how to live a successful life." Alright, so that one won't work.
"... who's to say I even want a boyfriend?"
"Excuse me?" She asked in an almost comedic fashion.
"Perhaps you wouldn't understand, but almost every single other person who asked me out only did so because of my role, my looks, or my popularity. After all that time, I think I've learned that I don't want to date someone who sees me for my status. I want someone to date me for being Monika, not for being a model student. It just so happens that only my closest friends didn't see the status icon in me. And, it's best you know that I've finally settled with someone who sees me as me." I say, forcing myself to not smirk, barely opening my eyes to see how she reacts. First, the shock that I am dating someone, then, trying to draw the lines, then finally, more shock after she fully realizes what I said.
"You...with a... no... I didn't raise you to..." afterwards, she walked out of the room, holding her head, still trying to process the information. I looked back at my father, who stayed silent up until now.
"What should I do?" I ask, though more to myself than anything.
"I don't know, Monika." My father said, "I'll try to talk to her, but we both know it won't be easy." He shakes his head. My mind is already telling me the worst. Most of my money is from my mother, so I guess I can say goodbye to that. But forget money, what about living in a house in general? My mom could just easily toss me out and disown me! My head is starting to spin, so I stand up.
"I... think I'm gonna go." I say, still a little shaky at the thoughts brewing in my head.
"I understand. Take care, Monika." He looks up to me and gives me a caring smile, and I try to return one, then head out.
Timeskip
"So, that's what happened?" Sayori asked. I was snuggling into her neck while in her bed. It was really comforting, but didn't fully distract me from my fear. I slowly nod.
"I see..." She says, petting me to calm me down. It's a complete role reversal, but I really need this right now. "I'm sorry that I'm sort of responsible for this... but that's not what you want me to say, right?" I don't respond. "Right. Well, other than that, I'm also... proud of you. I couldn't imagine how hard it was to stand up to your parents. I don't think I'll ever know what it is you see in me, but it's really endearing that you are willing to fight for me." Sayori smiled at me sweetly.
"Why I'd fight for you?" I looked at her, "why, anyone would do all that they can to see a smile like yours."
"Oh, stop it, Mon!" Sayori giggled, "I'm being serious!"
"Sorry, sorry." I say, "but I was also being serious. I will do everything in my power to be with you as long as I can." I reaffirm her, holding her cheeks and giving her a quick peck. Sayori lights up even more at this.
"You really are taking the 'together forever' promise seriously, huh?"
"Wouldn't have made it without wanting to fulfill it, sunshine." I say softly.
"Thank you for that, Monika." Sayori smiles sweetly. We then go back into cuddling, but this time it's Sayori who snuggles into me. I hold onto her tight. It's probably best if I spend the night here, anyway. I doubt my mom's gonna want anything to do with me once it finally settles in to her on who I'm with, but honestly, I don't care.
I have no idea what my future holds, now that I've made an enemy of my mother and all, but no matter what happens, I'll have Sayori, and in the end, that's all that I need.
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RomansI am doing a second attempt at this DDLC fanfic. Don't read the first one I did, as it's not necessary to know anything from that one. The name might be changed and the cover art will likely be updated at some point. (it wasnt.)
