Our Reality (Doki Doki Literature Club!)

Troubled Yuri Part 4

"Vice-President? Monika repeated.

"Yeah, that was what Fuyu said," Shujinkou confirmed.

Shujinkou and Monika were currently in the middle of their journey to Yuri's place of residence, but one of the two minds was having trouble keeping their head on the task at hand. Shujinkou tried his best to keep his mind focused, but he couldn't help but think back to Fuyu's sudden proposal.

"That's interesting," Monika replied.

She kept her eyes trained on the road ahead as Shujinkou continued.

"To be honest, I'm not sure how she even knows me," Shujinkou said.

"It's probably because I usually talk about the club whenever I have to deliver things to her," Monika answered.

Now another thought invaded his unfocused mind: What did Monika talk about with Fuyu?

"But why me?" Shujinkou asked.

The curiosity he had building up in him was enough to drive a man mad.

"I don't know really know," Monika closed her eyes as if she was contemplating that very question herself. "To be honest, I don't really know what goes through her head. She's a real wild card."

Shujinkou could agree with that observation. Just in the short time he spent in the Student Council office, Fuyu managed to baffle him at least three times.

"But I wouldn't worry about the proposal too much right now. Right now we need to focus our attention on Yuri," Monika said.

"Right," Shujinkou nodded his head in agreement. He knew that he shouldn't be focusing on his own insignificant worries. He had to focus on his task on leading Monika to Yuri's house. He continued to lead the way in silence, only opening his mouth to say one thing... "We're here."

"Before we go in, we should probably make a game plan regarding how approach her," Monika suggested.

Shujinkou silently nodded his head in agreement, until he noticed something from the corner of his eye.

"Um, Monika..." Shujinkou said.

"I wonder how we should approach her," Monika wondered aloud.

"Monika..." Shujinkou said once more.

"I hope I can do this right..." Monika mumbled.

"Hey, Yuri," Shujinkou waved.

With only two words, Shujinkou was finally able to get through to Monika. The surprised club president immediately snapped herself out of her own thoughts and finally noticed Yuri standing next of them.

"Um... Hey there, Yuri," the flustered girl weakly smiled, slowly backing away in embarrassment.

"Ah, hello," Yuri nervously waved.

Shujinkou glanced towards Monika, then back to Yuri. Monika was clearly embarrassed over Yuri hearing her openly strategizing and Yuri seemed to be surprised that the two of them were at her house. It was actually kinda funny to him. For once, he was the calmest person in the immediate area.

Moments later, the three club members sat on the front porch as Yuri handed her guests their own cup of tea.

"Thanks, Yuri," Monika smiled.

"Mm-hmm," Shujinkou grinned.

"It's nothing special," Yuri said. "It's customary to offer your guests refreshments."

Monika took a quick sip of her tea and expressed her delight. The calming effect of the tea was exactly what she needed at that moment.

"So, Yuri, how come you weren't at the club today," she asked.