Just Natsuki. || DDLC FANFIC

1| Forced member.

"MC! Why aren't you in school yet?"

There it is - that familiar voice that does your head in, but you cherish it so - it's owner being none other than your best friend, Sayori.

You let out a sigh, your hands slipping into the pockets of your trousers as the two of you walk alongside each other to the school.

"I was waiting for you, dummy. I'm now realising it was a shit idea, though - you take forever to get ready," You reply, giving her an unimpressed look, "You really need to get your sleeping schedule under control."

"It's not my sleeping schedule!" Sayori insists with a huff, "I just sleep in.."

Your eyebrow cocks up, before you roll your eyes. "Then invest in an alarm clock - it'll do you wonders.

Sayori frowns, upset that she didn't win this 'argument'. The two or you walk in silence for a moment before she quickly thinks of a new topic.

"Sooo, MC... about that club situation you're in -"

You groan at the mere thought.

Sayori rolls her eyes yet continues, "Have you thought of a club to join yet?"

'Do I tell her?' You think to yourself, 'I haven't, and she'll seriously pester me about it..'

"No." You blurt out, "No, I have not."

These 4 (or 5 if you want to be picky) words trigger Sayori to engage in a mini sulking episode before her eyes light up.

"Hey! Why don't you join the club I'm in?" She smiles brightly, "The literature club!"

Your frown deepens. "Literature? Sayori, seriously?"

"Yes, seriously! Pleaasseee just give it a visit! It's a small club, anyways, so nobody would be a pain in your ass."

"You would," You quickly retort.

Sayori pouts, "Hey!"

After a beat of silence, Sayori lets out a hopeless sigh. "Please, MC. At least check it out today!.. Besides, I may or may not have told everyone we're getting a new member yesterday.."

Your eyes widen, and you groan in frustration. "Hell would you do that for?"

She smiles awkwardly, rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly. "..Natsuki made cupcakes..?"

You blink. Who the fuck is Natsuki? Oh - a member. That makes sense.

"Fine, I'll go. Only for the cupcakes, though."

Sayori grins, punching the air in triumph.

...

You stand in front of the classroom where this supposed club is being held in. Sayori walks out of the room, smiling at you brightly.

"MC! You actually came! I was kinda worried you were just pulling my leg earlier.."

With a sigh, you walk over to the door, "Oh c'mon, I don't lie that much."

Sayori's smile goes doubtful. "Eh... That's a bit of a stretch.."

You roll your eyes. "Whatever. Just.. just let me get this over and done with."

Sayori's iconic sweet grin makes a return, her ushering you into the class. "Come on in then!"

Within entrance, you see 3 girls, not including Sayori.

A tall one with dirty strawberry blonde hair tied into a high ponytail with the use of a white bow, uniform neat and tidy, it all complimented by green eyes and a polite smile.

Another tall girl, taller than the rest, stands in the middle, yet a tad bit further away. She appears with long, straight purple hair and shy eyes, her mouth forming a thin line.

And finally, a short..er.. girl with short pink hair, red hairclip at the fringe. She has blue eyes with a serious expression that flickers soft for a moment yet returns to the stern.

Monika, Yuri and Natsuki.

"Hey everyone, this is the new member! He's MC, my best friend!" Sayori boasts as if proud of your friendly status, making your eyes roll.

Monika smiles brightly at you, "Hi! I'm Monika, the club president, yet I'm assuming you remember me."

You do know her - she was in your class last year. Definitely one of the more popular girls.. pretty, smart and athletic. Somebody all girls want to be.

Your response consists of a mere nod. Nothing more. You didn't expect yourself to do more, as it is kind of stressful to be kindly talked to by Monika. Popularity comes with an intimidating aura.

"Y..Yuri.. vice president.. hello." The purple haired speaks up, voice soft and timid, yet looks you over carefully.

And finally..

"Natsuki." The shorter says bluntly.

Somehow, her presence is even more intimidating than Monika's.

"So.. umm.. what kind of books do you like..?" Yuri asks, a glimmer of curiosity appearing in her eyes.. maybe even some hope, for some reason.

Shit. You're not much of a reader.

"Manga - I like manga." You say rather simply.

Natsuki's head perks up at this, suddenly seemingly more interested in you.

A frown slithers across Yuri's face. "Oh.. I see you're not much of a proper reader, then."

Rude.

Natsuki seems to agree with your thought, shooting Yuri a rather harsh glare, yet it goes completely unnoticed.

Monika picks up on the tension, speaking up, "Well then, MC.. we're so very glad to have you as a member here!"

Member? Oh dear.

"W-wait, I never said I was joining the club..! I'm still yet to see the other clu-"

You pause as you see disappointment cross all the girls' expressions. Especially Natsuki, for some reason..

With a sigh, "..Nevermind, I just decided to join this club." You mumble reluctantly, yet it gets the faces of your peers happy once more.

"Great!" Sayori claps her hands together excitedly.

Natsuki says nothing, nor does Yuri. It seems Monika is the spokesperson of the lot.. which does make sense, seeing her roll.

"Amazing! Well, recently I stumbled upon a little something written by Natsuki, a poem! It was called -"

Monika is cut off by Natsuki.

"Ey! Where'd you find that?" She hisses.

Monika blinks at the sudden hostility. "You left it on one of the desks after the club ended. I read it - it was quite good, not to mention cute."

Natsuki's expression seems to grow angry at the word 'cute', but doesn't speak on it. Strange.

"Oh."

Monika looks at her, then shrugs. "Anyways.. as I was saying! Since I found the poem, I'm thinking we could all go home and write a poem! It's due tomorrow, yeah?"

The whole group nod in agreement, apart from you.

"Perfect! I'll see you all tomorrow, then!" Monika smiles.

And with that, the girls flood out of the room, you being the only one remaining.

Great. Just great.