Our Reality (Doki Doki Literature Club!)

A Considerate Fellow

Monika laid spread across the side of her bed with a book in hand, yet her mind was on other things. For reasons she couldn't understand, she kept thinking about her previous study session with Shujinkou. Every moment that was shared in the household played out like a movie in her mind with one moment in particular bringing about an idea that brought a smile to her face.

"I wonder if I could make that happen..." she thought aloud.

Meanwhile, Yuki tightened her grip on her mother's hand as excited thoughts rushed through her head.

"Hey, Mom, do you think they'll let Grimm on the rides with me?" Yuki asked.

"We'll have to ask, but I don't think there will be any problem," Yumi answered with a gentle smile.

Behind the two, Shujinkou couldn't stop wondering when the first opportunity to grab some cotton candy would present itself.

"Ah..." Shujinkou turned to his left and looked into Yuri's worried eyes. "Sorry for interrupting your thought process, but I was wondering if I could ask you something."

"What is it?" Shujinkou queried.

"How come you agreed to this sudden change of plans?" Yuri asked. "It's not what you agreed to after all."

"Well, it's not like it's a bad change..." Shujinkou replied.

"Even so... I'm sorry for the change," Yuri apologized.

"No need to apologize," Shujinkou replied. "It's not like you could have predicted any of this and I'm starting to get used to handling unforeseen events."

"I don't think anyone can ever do that," Yuri slightly smiled.

"Maybe get used to it happening," Shujinkou scratched his right cheek as he pondered whether his own response made any sense. He quickly stopped after a couple of seconds and shrugged. "I don't know. Point is there is no need for you to worry."

"Worry about what?" the two felt a chill crawl down their spine as they looked into Yuki's curious eyes. She then raised her stuffed toy up to her ear and nodded her head in agreement. "Grimm also wants to know what there's to worry about."

"Eh, nothing," Shujinkou chuckled to hide his anxiety. "Right, Yuri?"

"Ah... Yeah," Yuri agreed. "Nothing at all..."

"That's good," Yumi interjected. "We wouldn't want anything to put a damper on such a nice day. Right, Shujinkou?"

"Uh, yeah," Shujinkou nodded his head.

Yumi smiled at the young man, easing any concern he had. At that point, all Shujinkou could think about was how he never met a woman that had an aura of "overwhelming calmness."

"That's good," she said. "Especially since we've finally arrived."

Shujinkou's eyes lit up as they stepped into the amusement park. Seeing the many games and attractions was enough to delight his inner child. But the moment did not last as he felt something tug on his left sleeve. Shujinkou looked down and met eyes with Yuki.

"What do you think we should do first?" she beamed.

"I don't think it's my place to choose," Shujinkou replied.

"But you're our guest. You should choose," Yuki reached out and grabbed her elder sister's arm. "Right, Yuri?"

"Well..." Yuri paused mid-sentence and closed her eyes. "Only if he wants to..."

Surprise rendered Yuki silent and the young girl glanced at the two arms she had in her grasp. In one quick movement, she moved their hands closer and tied them together.