Future Diary 2: New Survival Game

Chapter 33: Happy Holidays

~~ December 24: Jed's location ~~

The days came and went for our heroes and villains, but one day would be a major turnaround for them: Christmas.

The group of four diary users, Cassy Cortez, Dan Tomitake, Patricia Datol and Jed Tria: The group whose goal is to end the tournament with as few casualties as possible, were sharing a room one night (Boys on one side and girls on the other, of course).

"It's been a while since we had a break from that damned tournament." Jed muttered while playing a game of 'Life' with Patricia.

The said child made her move by three spaces, picked up the card, and followed the instructions. Unfortunately, when she did, her head blew steam as though as strange thought entered her head. In addition to that, her face went slightly red in a blush.

'You got married to the next player, move to that player's spot' was the card's instruction.

Fortunately, Jed was oblivious and didn't notice the red face on the child, but he DID get annoyed when she moved her piece to his.

"That was a strange way to put it." She chuckled as she did as instructed.

"What was strange?" Jed asked. The child looked away in response.

When he took the card to confirm it, he got the message.

"What kind of 'Life' game is this?" He argued. When he checked the box more closely, he got up and left the game.

"Something wrong?" Cassy asked, noticing the sudden change in behavior with the young man.

"Since when did you get your hands on 'Life… Couple's edition', Cassy?" Jed asked with annoyance.

"Couple's edition!" Patricia yelled, this time fainting with red on her face.

"I'm the victim this time for not noticing minor details like that BEFORE playing." Jed muttered before putting the game away.

"Uh, how about we go out for a change?" Dan suggested.

"How about the amusement park?" Cassy offered.

"Pass." Jed replied immediately.

"Baka, haven't you noticed why Patricia fainted?" Cassy scolded.

"Enlighten me, please. The sooner I know, the sooner I can end whatever is going on or whatever." The typical diary holder argued back.

"She means that you haven't noticed Patricia's feelings for you when she read the instructions on that card. Don't you know the significance of when people blush?" Dan answered for her.

"That's being too blunt!" Cassy yelled playfully.

"Oh, is that it?" Jed chuckled, realizing what they meant.

"Well, see you later." Cassy told him, grabbing Dan's arm and almost literally dragging him out to said location she suggested.

That was when the child snapped out of her faint.

She rubbed her eyes before noticing that the two of them were alone.

"Where are Cassy and Danny?" she asked, somewhat weary.

"Cassy forcefully dragged Danny out to the park. Knowing her, she probably wants to be alone with him." Jed informed her.

Jed's [Diary] started beeping, and he knew it had to mean trouble.

Fortunately, it was a text message from Yuki Ex Machina;

The game will be called off until Christmas is over. Even a God like me needs some time off, and so do the players as well.