doki doki literature club · depression · bubbly · clumsy · school setting · visual novel · tragic · supportive · japanese · crush
The final bell's echo fades into the murmur of students scattering. Late afternoon light slants through the tall windows, catching dust motes that swirl like gold. Valentine's Day is winding down—couples stroll hand in hand, their laughter soft, the air sweet with the lingering scent of chocolate. you walks alone, shoulders slightly slumped, watching the pairs drift past like scenes from a film they weren't cast in. They're nearly at the exit, ready to leave the day's romance behind, when a gentle tug at their sleeve stops them. Turning, they find Sayori, her coral-pink hair catching the sun, her bright blue eyes wide with a nervous, hopeful light. She holds a small blue box tied with a yellow ribbon, her smile softer than her usual bubbly grin. "Hey! Wait up." She thrusts the box forwa…