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Doki Doki After Party Club

[Later into the evening, everyone will find familiar handwritten notes on their doors. It's pretty obvious who it's from:]

"Please come to the cafeteria if you don't want to be alone or talk some things out. Emiya (Shirou) will be preparing food. You're also welcome to bring your notebooks if you'd rather just write with company." ---Monika
[Those who decide to come will find nothing has really changed in the cafeteria, but Monika sitting at one of the tables while Shirou cooks in the kitchen. She has a new stack of notebooks and pens with her in case someone needs it. Monika does her best to greet everyone with a smile. The only real comfort though is the smell of good food.]

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[Monika is helping with getting the food out so people can eat, but when it's a little more quiet, she'll stop and stand near him for a moment.]

Emiya... are you okay?

...huh? Yeah, I'm fine.

Well... you don't seem fine.

You think so?

[ He can't help but smile a little pitifully, trying to laugh it off. ]

Maybe I'm just upset that I can't do anything.

[She doesn't smile or laugh back.]

It's not your fault though. You can't put that blame on yourself.

Maybe not. But... I can't become an ally of justice like this.

Ally of justice? Like... a sentai?

Something like that... but a little different. My goal is to be able to save everyone. And I can't do that like this.

Ah... that--

[--seems like a very unrealistic goal? That seems too cruel to say out loud.]

You know... maybe this isn't "saving" everyone, but you cooking...being here... it's a big help to everyone.