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My eyes widened the instant I sensed the prompt. It couldn't be.

I had finally adjusted to how things were! The Literature Club was going well; Sayori and I had grown closer; even Yuri and Natsuki had become friends—and were getting along really well, too! I knew the world I was in wasn't real, but I was making peace with that… and during the times I felt low, and longed for more, Sayori would be my rock with googly eyes. I had finally found my new normal…

…and then, I sensed the prompt. I knew that Sayori had, too; she's the only other one that knew the truth of the world we live in. She must have known what's going on in my head right now, and is worried about me… but I didn't care about that right now. I was going to see Them again.

I ran a command to find them, and took off running towards the location. I didn't care how stupid I may have looked; that didn't matter. Right now, the only thing that mattered was seeing Them. So, I ran as fast as my legs would take me.

I slowed my pace the instant they came into view. Part of my mind was still in shock, telling me it couldn't be… but it was. It was! They even had a new avatar! I jogged towards them, both excited and anxious at having my first meeting with them in what felt like forever.

Finally, I was mere meters in front of them, and stopped running entirely. A thousand words flooded my mind, trying to find the right words to say… but in the end, only one thing felt appropriate:

"Hi."