Chapter 1. Two Club Presidents

Thursday [8:20.] Before school.

Today was an average day. "..Five more minutes..." Sayori groaned as she was asleep in bed. Then she rolled around to check her alarm clock. Then ended up realizing that she overslept as always. She got up.

"WAH! I OVERSLEPT AGAIN!" She hurried to grab her phone and go into the closet to change into her school uniform and start her morning routine from racing to the bathroom, brushing her teeth, and going downstairs.

"Frick, frick, frick, frick, frick, frick, frick, frick, frick.." As she paces down each step, and goes to the kitchen. She grabs a butter knife from the drawer, her favorite strawberry jam, and a slice of bread. She would open the jar and instantly spread it around the bread with the knife and throw the knife in the sink and close the lid on the jam. And she quickly took a bite and kept on running. Then she would grab her school bag on the coat hanger, put on her shoes, and open the front door of her house to the gates.

And that's when she ended up walking to school and running as fast as she could with no hesitation at all. Luckily she was about to make it in time since it's an 8 minute run from her home to school. As she arrived, everyone was about to leave the lockers. She immediately got her things in her locker and met up with her childhood best friend, MC.

"Heyyyy!" As she finished her strawberry jam bread. MC turned around to her. "Overslept again?" He raised a brow. Sayori chuckled. "Ehehe.. Maybe. But that doesn't matter because now I'm here!" She smiled. "Yeah, yeah. Almost about a minute until you showed up." MC turned away. "Hey! At least I was on time!" Sayori pouted. "Meanie.." She followed him to the classroom. But accidentally bumped into someone.

"Ah! S-sorry! Here let me get that." Sayori apologized to the person she bumped into. Then they heard a sudden familiar laugh. "It's fine. I can handle it." It was Monika.. President of the Literature Club, a very popular top student, and also a very athletic person.. Sayori froze when she looked at her. And then she made a move. "O-Oh! Monika! I mean- are you sure?.." Then Monika nodded at her. "Thanks for asking tho." She grabbed her school supplies and walked away. Sayori got up and slowly walked to the classroom. She turned to Monika, swooningly smiled and glanced away.

..However she was overhearing a conversation as she sat down at her desk.

"Is it just me, or does Monika act all weird when MC's around?" A random student said.

"Oh please, it's obvious that they were in love even though they talk a little bit since last year!"  Says a random student too.

Sayori went dead silent, staring at the desk.. She overthinks to herself that she might not be good for her. Not a single bit. She might not even ask her out properly..

[12:20]Lunchtime.

Sayori slumps down on the table next to Natsuki and Yuri, her friends after Monika and MC. The two were together a few months ago after they met at the Literature Club.

"Woah, you good Say?" Natsuki asked. Sayori sighed.

"I don't know.. I feel different, like I wasn't feeling like this before school!.. I can't sleep well, and everytime I write my poems I just felt like I had to threw them away and restart a different one.. Also my heart was rising when I see Monika.."

"Woah, that must've been hard for you my dude."

"Maybe it's because you might have a crush on Monika." Yuri told her.

"W-What?! Haha.. N-No! I mean-.. I know having a crush is normal but like M-Monika? Ahahahaha!—" Sayori was hesitating very badly.

"Come on, Yuri and I already saw everything between you two. You should start asking her out already!" Natsuki claims.

"..Maybe not right now.. But I can figure it out on my own!"

"Alright, whateva floats your boat Sayori."

"Just call or text us just in case you need help." Yuri added.

"I know!" Sayori smiled, which ended up fading away. The school bell rang, everybody got up from their seats and exit the cafeteria.

[3:00]After school activities.

Sayori's P.O.V

MC and I walked into the Literature Club room and slowly opened the door. Monika was there and on time already. She must've finished piano lessons and heard the bell..

"..Hey.." As I went inside and lightly waved at her. "Hi." Monika replied back.

"You know we're here too dummy." Another strange voice was behind me. I quickly turned around in surprisement. "Oh! Hey Natsuki, and Yuri.." The three and I started to sit down at our desks and we shared our poems together.

[4:10]

I finished reading Yuri's, Natsuki's, and MC's. They were so good, and they really did represent the way they express themselves! The last's Monika.. God, this is my first time sharing poems with her as the last one. "Sorry if I had to make you be the last person to share my poems to.. I was so excited and-!"

"Oh! No, no, you're good! And it's okay if I go last. The only thing important is to share our thoughts. Even if it's just five of us. Haha.." Monika smiled.

She's so... Cool, and confident too! God, why am I saying this?.. I feel odd compared to before when we started this. Was it because I felt tired? Was it from the times we've been friends? Ugh.. What am I saying?.. Come on Sayori, you got this!

"So, shall we share our poems now?" Monika asked. I nodded in agreement. We traded our poems, as I read her's.

________________________________Time Practice.

Practice is key, and it takes time.No matter what it takes, it takes time.

And if you take time you will grow,And time is like a plant that needs to grow.

A bird that's waiting to catch its prey,An ice that melts into a puddle.

But why does practice have to take time?Practice only makes you perfect if you try more.

It helps you with your skills                           your talents                           your brain                           your memory.

And that's what I did in my daily life, as a kid.Not just piano, but every single day.

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I was impressed, she must've been really good when it comes to practice!"This is really good!" I said to her with energy. She chuckled and said to me.."Aw... was nothing really.. I also liked yours too y'know.. It had a very deep and also energetic feeling.. And shows a lot of passion I would say. But it was nice!"

"Oh please.. Eheh.." I laughed in embarrassment. We gave back each other's papers. Then she turned to everyone who's done with reading.

"Okay everyone! I guess we're done for today, remember to finish your assignment for tomorrow!"

"Right!" As we all said in sync. We got out on our chairs and headed to exit.

Monika's P.O.V

I walked down to return my stuff in my locker as I opened it, and packed up my things in my school bag. However, I feel strange after sharing poems. Were they too.. Controlled? Or is it just me?..

"Hey Monika!" I turned and saw Sayori, who's cheery and bubbly as always.

"Oh, Sayori! Didn't see you there, you need something?"

"Ehehe yeah.." As she nervously scratched the back of her hair.

(Monika's Expectation.)

"Monika.."

She's.. Looking at me?..

"I just wanted to let you know.. That I'm attracted to girls too and.. Do you wanna go out with me?.. Hah... I want to be with you.. Forever!"

(But in reality..)

"You wanna join my sleepover party?"

I blinked my eyes twice.. "..What?.."

"Yeah! Everybody is gonna be there! Except for MC since he had to take care of her sister.. But it's okay if you don't wanna—"

"N-No! It's fine, I can join.." I stuttered.. Dang it.

"Then it's settled!" She grabbed her bag and decided to walk away. And turned at me. "See you tomorrow, and don't be late!"

"I won't!" I gave her my promise, then she laughed and left. I guess I'll be leaving too now.

Sayori's P.O.V.

...As I was walking, I overheard something again.. A conversation actually.

"..Why do I feel like Monika would have a big crush on MC?"  One said.

"I know! Like have you seen the looks of her when he passes by?"  Then another..

"I mean come on you guys, they should be a REAL couple." ..And another again.

They started laughing, then I paused to look away and started walking. Pretending I didn't hear it.

[7:17]Group chat.

Buffsuki_69: guess who just got the limited edition figure of parfait girls!!

sayobun: woahhh- that's super cool!

M@rkov_F4N: That's nice to hear.

Buffsuki_69: hehe ty-

Buffsuki_69: also, is monika online?

sayobun: i think she is?

MonithePianist: Night everyone! Make sure you finish your poems for tomorrow.

sayobun!: oh- we will!!

M@rkov_F4N: I finished mine but okay then.

Buffsuki_69: Yeah yeah whatever you say monika.

sayobun!: also dont be late to my sleepover!!! ^v^

Buffsuki_69: wait, but weren't you always late?

sayobun!: just forget that. but still!

MonithePianist: Lol- Ok then!

One by one, everyone went offline, and today shall be a new day.

Sayori would let her phone charge and go to bed. She wanted to sleep but couldn't.. That was because she was thinking about someone.. Would that someone be Monika?.. No way... ....Unless?

Bonus: Sayori's Poem to Monika

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Seashells

While I was walking by the sand;While I was listening to the sound of waves;

I found a trail of seashells;There were a ton of them.One by one; I follow themOne by one; Seashell by seashell.

I couldn't stop walkingI couldn't stop followingI can't stop movingI can't stop.. Won't stop.

Until that's when it stopped.It lead me to nothing;But very tiny ship,In a very big bottle.

Turns out, it was a treasure all along.

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