Doki Doki Panzer Club!

Part-24 Our Heroes

Tiny flecks of dust aimlessly drift through the sunbeams that fall in from the window. The soft and warm hug of a blanket peels way for the golden embrace of the sun. MC yawns his way out of bed. That nights rest gave him a new pair of feet, ones that didn't ache or beg for a break.

Another day and still alive. But I wonder, where am I?

A dresser and a cabinet sit beside his bed, and a pile of clean clothing are on top waiting for him. He gets out of bed and his leg reminds him, but even it is calm.

The room is quiet, but there was a trickle of gleeful noise coming from the open window. Laughter in the distance.

What's going on out there? Sounds like there's a lot of people having fun.

Although curious, MC has a greater need on his mind.

I need a shower...right now.

MC takes the clothes and himself out of the room and into the hallway. The washroom is just across the hall. Looks like he got lucky.

A quick but thorough shower with hot water rejuvenates MC and his curiosity. His first thought is of Sayori and her status. Monika is on his mind too.

A final look into the mirror reveals his new outfit. Merciless training taught him how to properly dress and appear in uniform. MC shudders as he thinks of all those poor saps who were punished after messing up their uniforms.

Now was the time for him to leave. His curiosity had been eating away at his thoughts and he begged for exploration. But first, he needed to find Sayori. Quickly, he finds his way out of the building.

He hadn't even realized it but his entire mind had been flooded with thoughts of Sayori. Worry and excitement competed for MC's top concern. There was nothing to worry about, or at least he thinks.

His thoughts of his best friend dull the pain. Each step signalled distress in his leg, but at least he feels a little better. A little bit of pain isn't gonna stop MC.

As he walks MC begins to hear more sound and motion which increases in volume as he progresses. The absence of gunshots and explosions reassures him that this is a time of peace.

Music?

A piano melody echoed through the streets and into his ears. He approaches the source.

MC walks through the street and rounds the corner into the town square. The wide open space is filled with students doing various things. Canteens are set up around the space and many sit and eat. Others walk and laugh with their friends. A piano is set up along with a handful of band students, they play a cheery tune. Some even dance to the music.

Woah! What's going on?

MC hobbles into the crowd in search of his circle of friends. But this felt a little weird, there was so much fun all around him. And why did strangers greet him when he walked by?

Having traveled across the lively group of girl students, MC spots a gathering of male students sitting and socializing. He approaches.

"Hey guys," MC speaks up, but the gaze of the other guys gets to him.

"Yo it's MC!" Jakob called out.

Jakob rushes to get up, a few of the others get up as well to greet him.

Feeling overwhelmed by all this attention, MC ignores the others and asks Jakob a question.

"Uhh bro, what's all this for?"

"What? That base you blew up last night" Jakob begins to speak up so everyone can hear, "Not only did he sneak in an enemy base totally undetected, steal a little bit of their intel, but he also rigged the whole thing with explosives and blew the shit outta it!"