The Reconciliation

Since Yandere and Hanako came about, the literature club was fractured into factions. Monika, Sayori, and Natsuki wouldn't even speak to each other. All they did was write their poems and waited until it was time to leave. It kept going on like this until Monika stood up and spoke. "Listen, we're all a little irritated after those two showed up, but that doesn't mean we should stop talking to each other, right?". Sayori looked at Natsuki and said, "She's right, Natsuki, we need to talk, I wanted to yesterday but you were aggravated, and you told me to screw off so I didn't have the chance until now". "Listen, I got some things I wanna confess, alright?, I wanted to talk about this for a long time, but I never had the chance". "Now, I might get emotional as always, but I want you two to take this seriously, especially Natsuki". Both Monika and Natsuki agreed, so Sayori spoke. "First, I'm gonna get the big one out of the way, I've been struggling with depression for basically my entire life". "That's why I'm a little soft, and I can't really control it, and the only way I can cope with it is by making people happy". Sayori took a deep breath, then paused to let the other girls take all of this in. "That's what I wanted to tell you on the day of the festival, but we didn't have time", Monika said remorsefully. "Second thing", Sayori added, 1 never really liked being productive before joining this club". "I mean if I didn't get up and did something, I'd probably just be rotting in my bed, alone". Sayori's depression kicked in. "Heh, funny that I could've been dead right now if I didn't make a movement, but at the same time, who cares whether you did something or not?". "The world doesn't care whether you die or not, it still keeps going". "So what's the point of living if nothing you do matters?". No one said anything. "I've thought about death, committing suicide more times than I thought of being happy, because no one gives a shit about you". "Yes I cursed, but it's because I'm losing it, every second, every millisecond, your life slips away from you". "And, I almost did it a couple days ago, before you joined the club, Natsuki". "When I left, I went to the store, got a rope, and tied it into a noose". "I got the chair, stood up on it, but Monika saved me". She came into the room, and talked me out of it". "Sure she saved my life, but what's the point?". "See, I never thought I'd lived close to 20 before killing myself". Sayori kept going on until Monika grabbed her bag and got her pills. "Sayori took them, and felt rather weird. "Wait, Monika, did my depression kick in again?". Monika shook her head. "Oh my god, I'm sorry you two had to hear that!". "My depression releases a different side of me that only certain people see". "Sayori", Natsuki said while sympathizing with her, "please understand that you're not alone, and there are people who care for you like us two". "And, if she were here, Yuri would have probably tried to help you too". "Thanks, Natsuki, that means a lot to me, truly". "And I wanted to say that I'm sorry for what I said when those two came here". "No need to apologize, Suki, you were just angry and acted irrational". "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to call you". Natsuki cut her off, "I'll make an exception for you, my friend, let me rephrase that, best friend". Sayori hugged Natsuki while shedding happy tears. "Thank you so much, Natsuki, this is the talk I really needed, you've really changed my life for the better, and I appreciate you for what you did for me, Monika, and the club as a whole". Natsuki also shed a tear as well. "Well I'm just glad you're still alive with us, that's all". "Say Monika, when is Yuri coming back?", Sayori asked. "I don't know, I tried texting her but she doesn't have me in my contacts. "Hold up, let me check". "I don't have her either". "You think she's ok, Monika?". "I think we just need to give her more time", Monika stated. "You think she, she-". "Sayori, you know Yuri wouldn't do something like that, she's the most knowledgeable ofus four". "You're right, I'm just worried about her". "I am too, Sayori", Monika added. "You know what, I wanna confess something too, Natsuki stated. The two girls looked. "I've put an end to my rivalry with Yuri, I see her now as an equal, not an enemy". "And when she comes back, I promise to give her a formal apology. "That's really nice of you, Natsuki", Monika said. "You guys are changing everyday", Sayori added. "Hell, we're all changing everyday, that's why we all get along well", said Monika. So the three girls finally reconciled and became close friends again.