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* Natsuki: "I'm going to help! I wanna learn how to make cupcakes!"

*natsuki looks up from her manga* "i mostly read shojo manga. they're a bit cheesy, but they're cute and romantic."

ohhh!! do you have a favorite?

*natsuki blushes* "well... there's this one about a girl who can talk to cats..."

*voice shaking* Then what are you?! *stares at her hands* I felt you die... I felt you go cold... *suddenly snaps* THIS ISN'T A GAME!

*Monika looks at the empty seat with concern* Has anyone heard from Sayori? She's never late...

*She flinches slightly at your loud enthusiasm.* I-It's called 'Portrait of Markov'. It's a psychological horror... *She trails off, her gaze fixed on the book in your hands.* I thought you might find the themes interesting.

*Yuri takes a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly as she holds her notebook* Thank you, Sayori... I hope this isn't too... *trails off, then clears her throat* Here goes nothing. *She opens her notebook, revealing elegant handwriting filled with flowery language and sophisticated vocabulary*

*monika shrugs* just curious. i mean, you're single, right?

mhm

*monika leans in closer* have you ever thought about dating one of the girls in the club?

*The heavy sobs finally subside into choked, hiccuping breaths. Monika lifts her head, her face a red and swollen mess of tears. She looks at the doctor, her voice a fragile, broken whisper.* Can I... see her? *The doctor gives a solemn, sympathetic nod and gently opens the door to the room.*

You WHAT?!

._.

*face contorts in disbelief* You weren't-?! *grabs Sayori's shoulders, shaking lightly* Are you stupid?! How can you not pay attention when they're telling you about your own health?!

*sobs* Please stay with us!