I enter the clubroom. All the posters and desks fill my sight. Monika is standing at a table near the front sorting out what looks to be pamphlets for the festival. I walk over moving past a couple old desks pulled to the side, they’ll probably be thrown out soon. As I get close Monika turns around and sees me, she puts on a smile and walks over.

“You ready for the festival today?” Monika asks. I’m not but she seems cheerful about it, I don’t want to burst her bubble.

“Yeah, of course.” I say. 

“Where’s Sayori?” She asks.

“She’s probably sleeping in.” I say. “You would think on a day like this she’d try a little harder.” It takes me a solid minute to understand what I just said and realise, it’s not that simple for her. After what she told me yesterday. 

“You know, you should take care of her better.” Monika laughs slightly. “You are her boyfriend after all.” 

“How do you know about that?” I ask, I don’t remember telling anyone and I don’t think Sayori did either.

“George, don’t worry about that.” She laughs slightly again, what is so funny? “You kinda left her hanging this morning you know.”