[ Monika was actually proudly holding the title of #1 Beowulf Fangirl— Not because she had a crush on him or anything like that. But the hero of the first English poem ever? Now that was something that got her very excited. She didn't know who Ritsuka was talking about though, so she simply nodded. ]

That would be nice...

[ She still looked emotionless as Ritsuka spoke. There was more, so much more she could tell. She was a monster. She'd hurt her friends to selfishly try to get the player's attention. Had it been justified, within the context? She wanted to believe so, but even then... That didn't forgive or delete her past actions. ]

It was a nightmare.

[ She took a deep breath and tried pulling herself back together, once again. She closed her eyes. ]

But... We all carry pain within us, don't we? [She forced a smile at her.] I can't keep crying over my own fate like that. I need to get stronger.