It was just another day at school for Monika. She woke up, bathed herself, got dressed and left. The idea of visiting Shujinkou's home to check on Natsuki crossed her mind, but she dismissed it.
She believed that Natsuki likely wanted some space until arriving at school and she also knew that it was highly likely that Sayori would have the same idea.
When she arrived at school, she had hoped to have run into the two but they were nowhere to be seen. The bell rang, cutting her search short and Monika took her usual seat.
As the lesson began, Monika found herself thinking the same thought as always. I wonder if there'll be any change with Shujinkou today.
After that, she would give her full attention to the lecture.
However, something different happened that morning. Her phone vibrated in her pocket with a message.
Her complexion became as pale as a ghost the moment she gazed upon that message.
"Teacher!" Her hand shot up like a rocket and she began begging for a speedy release. Her classmates all shared the same looks of confusion as she gathered her possessions and left the classrooms.
"Please respond quickly. Please respond quickly."
Monika repeated herself whilst composing a response and even after sending it. It was surprisingly comforting, even if it was just a little bit.
By the time she was out of the school, she was distraught over the lack of any new messages.
"What is going on?" she asked aloud.
Consumed with worry, Monika tapped the side off her phone for no reason more than for something to do. Could this be real? If it is then...
Monika stopped herself upon hearing footsteps. Yuri walked up to her, breathless.
"What's wrong?" Monika asked with concern.
"...Did... Did you get the message too?" Brushing off her friend's concern, Yuri asked her own question between rapid pants.
Monika nodded her head.
"Do you think it's really something serious or...?" There was some doubt in Yuri's eyes, a feeling Monika could relate to.
"I don't know... But I think it's already clear that we can't ignore the possibility," Monika pointed out.
With that established, the two made their way to the location they were called to.
...
"Do you sense a foreboding atmosphere too?" Those were the first words out of Yuri's mouth once they've arrived.
Monika did in fact sense it and the wide-open door only added to the anxiety that came from the tense air.
It was then exasperated when the two heard a couple of crashes coming from inside. Their concern drew them inside and the moment they crept past the door—
"Dad... No...!"
They heard Natsuki pleading for something not to happen. As they drew closer, they saw something horrifying.
Kaen had once again had Shujinkou with his grip and seemed to determine to finish what he started. With one mighty throw, he sent Shujinkou's body hurdling down the stairs.
Time seemed to slow to a crawl, as if giving everyone a moment to appreciate the cruelty on display.
The sight reminded Monika of something similar happening to her the night before Halloween.
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Our Reality (Doki Doki Literature Club!)
JugendliteraturShujinkou is your average high schooler. When he isn't indulging in manga or video games, he's usually loses himself to scenarios in his head. That's how he figured he spend the rest of his high school life until a request from childhood friend, Say...
