Doki Doki: A Typical Romance

Chapter 4

The car drove away, leaving five high schoolers standing in stunned silence on the pavement. Four of them gazed up in awe, eyes wide and mouths agape, while Monika strolled confidently ahead. Turning back to face them, she put her hands behind her back, leaning forward with a grin.

"Surprise! I bet none of you saw this coming!"

"M-Monika..." Sayori was the first to find her voice.

"How…" MC stammered, still in shock.

"..." Yuri was speechless, eyes fixated on the sight in front of them.

Finally, Natsuki burst out, "Monika, how the hell did you buy a literal HOUSE?!"

Yep, the surprise was an actual house. In front of them stood a large, modern home, with sleek metal gates and a well-kept lawn. The white-painted walls gleamed in the sunlight, and the maroon-tiled roof cast a comfortable shade over the entrance.

“Well,” Monika shrugged with a playful smile. “I asked my dad if he could rent a place for the literature club, and he went ahead and bought one instead.”

“Seriously, how much did he pay for this?” MC asked, still processing the shock.

“About... 100 million yen, I think?”

“A hundred mil… Wow, Monika, I knew you were well-off, but this is next level!” he said, impressed.

“T-to be honest, buying a whole house for a small school club is a bit much, isn’t it?” Yuri murmured, running a hand along the wall.

Monika laughed. “Yeah, but when my dad gets enthusiastic about something, there’s no stopping him.”

Yuri nodded, smiling softly. “W-well, we’ll have to thank Mr. Asano, then.”

“What are we waiting for?” Sayori suddenly piped up. “Hand over the keys, Monika!”

Monika tossed them to her, and Sayori caught them with a cheer. “Let’s go, everyone!” she called, unlocking the front door and charging in.

The others followed, taking off their shoes as they stepped inside. They were greeted by a spacious living room, its wooden floor gleaming beneath their feet. A medium-sized couch and an armchair sat across from a sleek, mounted television, and the whole space felt spacious and stylish.

“Let me guess—you furnished the place too?” MC glanced over at Monika, who merely gave a knowing shrug.

“Ohhh, I’ll check out the kitchen!” Natsuki exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.

“I-I’ll come with you,” Yuri added shyly, and the two girls made their way into the kitchen, eager to explore.

Meanwhile, Sayori’s voice rang out from upstairs. “Monika! MC! You have to come see this!”

Exchanging curious glances, Monika and MC headed up. The second floor had a long hallway with doors lining either side, leading to what looked like bedrooms. One door on the left was open, and they peeked inside to find Sayori sprawled across a large, comfortable bed.

“Mine! This is my room now!” she announced with a grin, glancing over at them with pride.

Laughing, Monika and MC stepped inside to examine the room. A queen-sized bed sat in the middle, with Sayori happily bouncing on it. A wardrobe stood to one side, perfect for storing clothes, and a desk with a chair occupied the other. The decor was simple, but the new furnishings gave everything a fresh feel.

“The other rooms are probably similar,” MC remarked, opening the wardrobe and inhaling the scent of new wood. Turning around, he noticed Monika joining Sayori on the bed.