Hardships are things that you expect to go through while in a relationship. So why was Natsuki and Yuri going through them even though they're just friends? Or maybe... more than friends? Their relationship may have indefinitely changed during the sequence of events that has happened throughout life. (Also Monika and Sayori are here)

The end of the year is drawing near, and Natsuki is hopelessly crushing on Yuri. Monika and Sayori convince her to ask Yuri to the city's fireworks festival on New Year's Eve. They'd only be going as friends, of course. It wouldn't have to be like a DATE date. But what if it turns out to be much more? This story contains zero smut and infinite fluff. Enjoy my favorite DDLC ship, and happy Pride Month! <3 [Disclaimer: None of the chapter images, nor the cover art (excluding the text) belong to me. I did Chapter 4's image myself, though. Unfortunately I don't know the names of the artists, but whoever you are, you are extremely talented, and I love all of these pieces!] WORD COUNT: 20,000 - 25,000

Monika brings the girls back, somehow! Ask the girls anything!