deletes everyone else in the game (monika)

[malewife]

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[rerouter]

[sometimes, you have to be 18 despite most likely being in second year to get away with your game's rating.]

Weren't you, like, judging me for wanting to go in five seconds ago?

[She will go in, though. But also with the frown of someone who has never touched a booze in their life.]

[malewife]

A bit.

[ Not even going to lie? He doesn't like drunkards. ]

It's an acquired taste, but cocktails are usually easy to drink.

[rerouter]

Jeez...

[Sir!!!]

You're talking from experience?

[malewife]

When I used to drink, yes.

[ He doesn't anymore. ]

[rerouter]

Eh... You sure did come a long way from drinking to judging.

[malewife]

I'm used to people getting attacked when they let their guard down.

[ And alcohol does that. ]

[rerouter]

... That makes sense.

You used to live a relatively normal life at first, right?

[malewife]

... Yes, I did. I had a job and took care of my little sister before things happened.

[rerouter]

I remember. You played video games for a living. [...] You don't have to answer, but is your little sister...?

[Alive? Alright? Are you now a single child, sir.]

[malewife]

[ A nod. ]

... This time she's alive.

[ Fortunately! This time! ]

You don't have family?

[rerouter]

... This time?

[Sir? Sir???

At that, though, she... shrugs.]

I'm not an orphan or anything. Or at least, it's not back of the backstory I was given. But... my parents just don't exist as characters, you know?

[malewife]

... I am a regressor, so when I die, I revive at a certain point in the past. I've watched many die.

[ Things just Are.. ]

That's understandable. [ They shared a memory, so he gets it. ] Family doesn't need to be those you're written to have blood relations with, anyway.

[rerouter]

... Ah, so that's how it is. [Stares right at the CYOA camera.] I'm sorry you've had to watch her die in the past.

[At least it seems like none of her deaths have been final, so that's... good?]

But I guess you have a point. As long as you have free will, then what does the script matter? You're the author to your own relationships.