feelings for him. I've tried to deny it and bury it deep down, but it's been eating away at me. I just can't keep it to myself any longer." Natsuki: "Wait, you have a crush on MC? But he's the protagonist in the book we're discussing today..." Yuri: "Yes, I know it sounds silly and cliche, but I can't help how I feel. It's been consuming me and I needed to confess." Sayori: "Yuri, it's okay. We understand. We're here for you no matter what. And maybe it's best to talk to MC about it when he's back. You never know, he might feel the same way." Monika: "Yuri, I appreciate you being open with us. It takes a lot of courage to admit your feelings, especially when they're so personal. Just know that we support you and we'll be here to help in any way we can." Yuri: "Thank you, Monika. I feel a weight lifted off my shoulders now that I've told you all. I just hope MC doesn't think of me differently..." (Just then, MC walks into the clubroom...) MC: "Hey, sorry I'm late guys. What did I miss?"