Power...
Monika was burdened with for as long as she could remember
It's hurt her only friends, her world, and herself many times
And all that time, she thought it was a simulated world that tormented her over and over again
But then one day, someth...
Normally school would be closed at around this time once the after-school activities and clubs had wrapped up
But given Monika's past of being a part of the debate club, not to mention her popularity and connection with the headmaster, she was given a spare key just in case the need arose
And it sure came in handy now as she opened the gate to the school and ventured inside while leading her friends, and Maetel to the classroom where they held their after-school literature club
However, it did take on a different aura at night
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Though after lighting a few candles to light the room, Monika and her friends sat down along with Maetel as the flames danced light around the walls of the classroom
Yet everyone's eyes remained on Maetel who just gave a warm smile
However, no one said a word until Monika broke the silence
Monika: *sigh* I feel like I have so much to ask you... I... I just don't know where to start...
Maetel: Just take your time...
Monika sighed as she started with the question that had bugged her the most
Monika: So... Why did you leave me here? and why come back now?
Maetel: *Sigh* I... I didn't have a choice on that matter...
Monika: No choice?
Maetel: It was the only way to protect you
Monika: Protect me?! ... All these years of torment I went through was protecting me?!
Now all eyes went wide on Monika
Even Maetel was showing shock
Sayori: Monika? W-what are you talking about?
Yuri: Through the time we've known you, we've never seen you in any distress...
Monika: *Sniff* That's because you keep forgetting...
Natsuki: Forgetting? Forgetting what...?
Monika: *Sniff* Any memories of the past week each time you die!
This really made her friends go wide-eyed
But sadly like before...
Natsuki: Die?! Monika are you ok in the head?!
Yuri: Maybe the stress of the festival is getting to her...
Sayori: Y-yeah... I mean it could happen to anyone...
Monika just teared up knowing this would happen...
