'Whoever's reading this, you're lucky. I was gonna end it without saying anything, but that would cause more trouble. Today, on March 12th, 2019, I am committing suicide. To many, this might seem odd, as I have shown no signs of depression beforehand. Guess what, shitheads? I was acting. Still no oscar. Anyways, I just wanted to say a few words to the people who kept me alive longer.' The note explained. Nino unfolded the rest of the paper, exploring the disheartening message. 'First off, Ichika.

What the hell do I say to you. You acted as Miku, pretty much directly manipulating me into ending up with you. You're impulsive, over-protective, and, to put it simply, a yandere. However, that's my bitching over. I loved you all, and you were no different. You were the one who acted as my mother in a lot of ways, heh. You were there for me, through thick and thin. I appreciate that, I really do. But you should've been there even MORE. Next, Miku.

Your cooking is terrible, I thought I was gonna die eating it honestly, but even though you tried to pull a Nino on me, I still enjoyed our times together. I don't think I would of gotten through anything if I'd never met you. Next, Nino

Well well, Ice Queen. You're gonna feel HORRIBLE after this. I know you love me, I know you do. Unfortunately, not even love could save me from myself. Your cooking was incredible by the way, absolutely perfect. You know, I hated you when we first met. I despised you. And you know what, I did hear you on the motorcycle. I just wanted you to say it again. I wanted to feel, for the first time, loved. You just couldn't show enough of it, could you?' Nino bent over, covering her mouth with her hands. Oh god, she felt like she was gonna be sick. She looked over at Yotsuba and Uesugi, tears flooding her eyes. Hesitant, she carried on reading. 'Who's next? Oh yeah, Itsuki.

You know, if you keep eating like you do, it's going to make you obese. To be perfectly honest with you, I never did like you, your stubbornness to not do anything, even if it could benefit you, your tsundere attitude, and so many other things, but, I can't go on hating you forever. I was happy when you would study by yourself, when you pushed yourself to get better, and you did, you got better, and it made me happy, but that doesn't change anything. Next, Yotsuba.

Thank you, Yotsuba. Thank you so much, for everything. You were the most supportive of the bunch, and I worship every memory I have with you. I know all the others have crushes on me, but I'm not sure about you. For that, I'm grateful. You were my best friend, and you almost got rid of my depression. Almost. You're lucky you were so dumb, it just drove me further to help you get better grades. Again, thank you so much.

Welp, I guess that leaves us here. My family knows I love them, I don't think I need to write about that much. Hey death, what should I do? Freeze and drown to death by jumping into the river tonight? Or should I hang myself? We'll see.

-Uesugi, the biggest smartass in the world.'

Nino silently folded the paper back up and shoved it into Yotsuba's hand, she was going to be sick. She harshly stood up, throwing her chair backwards and left the table. Uesugi stared at the scene, not understanding what was happening. Nino made her way to the bathroom, taking the empty family restroom, closing and locking the door. Her tears, now freely flowing down her face. How!? She screamed inside of her mind. How could he think about such a thing! Nothing made sense to her anymore, the man who now sat with a coffee at the table she just left, someone she had loved, was thinking about ending his own life.

Uesugi got up, concerned for Nino (for the first time EVER). He knocked on the toilet door, hoping she would respond. "I've literally only been listening to music, how are you already sick without me noticing anything." He grunted, crossing his arms. Nino clenched her fists, anger overtaking her. "You...How could you.." She sobbed, her heart pounding out of her chest like a drum. Abruptly, the door opened, revealing a broken, tear-stricken face. Nino sobbed, pushing Uesugi against the wall. He was confused for a minute, not sure what the hell he could say. Then, something hit him. Literally. Nino had punched him straight in the gut.

Uesugi bent over as Nino left him, the tears still streaming down her face. Uesugi couldn't help but to ask himself what that was about, his hands went to his back pocket and noticed something. His suicide note wasn't in his pocket. 'Oh fuck.' He thought, she must have seen it. This wasn't good, but now he didn't care, he was going to die, and nothing could stop him, not even those five.

Nino stomped off and grabbed Yotsuba, pulling her by the collar. They were outside the cafè, both of them emotionless and, to be honest, as depressed as him. Yotsuba smacked Nino's hand off of her neck, wanting some peace. "We...We can't stop him, Nino. I know Uesugi, he doesn't stop until he completes his goal…" She mumbled, already on the floor, hugging her knees. She cried to herself softly, rocking back and forth. "And...And he doesn't even know I love him.." She added, now breaking into a full on sob. Nino stood there, shaking.

Nino didn't like this, she had to stop him somehow, it didn't matter how or who she had to fight, she just had to stop him. Her first reaction was to grab her phone and … No, she couldn't do that, that'd only make things worse and she knew that. 'What else could I do?' She thought, looking back down at the sobbing Yotsuba. She wasn't helping her case. "Come on Yotsuba, get up"

Yotsuba nodded, clearing out her eyes and nose before standing up. "One of us has to confront him." She explained, knowing what was best for her darling Uesugi. "One of us has to stop him just as he's about to do it. Either me, you, or the other three." She added, taking a deep breath. "If all five of us were there, he'd do it in front of us."

Nino listened to what Yotsuba was saying, and nodded. 'The boy has enough problems, a harem wouldn't help in the slightest.' She sighed, realising that she wasn't the only one in the family who loved Uesugi. It actually made her upset. She was going to be like a steam train, running over anyone in her way. Obviously not. She turned to Yotsuba, thinking about her words. "I'll do it."

Yotsuba's eyes widened "Wha-?". Nino cut her off. "Listen, it's best if Uesugi kept not knowing that you have feelings for him, and anyway, he already knows I love him, it's entirely possible that I can get him down" Yotsuba listened to these words, Nino had a point, it would be better if he didn't know about her love, not that she didn't want him to not know. This was hard for her to take in. "Okay"

~The Docks, 18:31~

Uesugi walked to the edge of the docks, looking down at the cold, almost clear water. He bent down and touched it, immediately pulling back as he felt how cold it really was. It was almost freezing point. Deciding enough was enough, he took off his hoodie, and threw his phone to the side, nearly cracking it. As he felt his flesh kiss the open, cold air, his arm hairs stood like a Queen's guard. He backed away, about to take a running start into the river. 'It's finally gonna be over…' He thought to himself, getting giddy just thinking about it. '3...2…1…' He counted, before something stopped him. He turned around, seeing that Nino was pulling on his arm. Tears fell from her eyes as she then attached both hands onto his arm.

"What the hell are you doing, Nino?" Uesugi asked angrily. "Don't…. Please." Nino answered quietly. "What do you mean don't?" Uesugi understood why she was doing this, but he didn't want her to. "You read it didn't you?" he asked. Nino only nodded in response. Uesugi gave a shrill laugh. "Then why stop me? After what I said?"

"Because….Because...I love you." She answered, tears slowly running from her eyes like bullets from a gun. They wouldn't stop coming out. "It sounds cliche, but I love you too much to let this happen." She admitted, burying her head into his back. "Have you ever thought about what you'll do to us? You'll destroy us all, from the inside." She cried, wrapping her arms around his waist. "We need you...I need you. I need you to stay alive for just a bit longer." She cried. Uesugi gulped, looking at his options. He could smack her off and run into the water, or….Give her what she wanted.

He grunted, turning around and pushing Nino into a wall. "Do you have ANY idea how much trouble you're causing?! Things could've gone fine, but YOU had to show up." He shouted, pinning her arms against the wall. Nino stood there, now as red as a tomato. "W-What are you doing?" She asked, surprised to see him so close to her. Uesugi gave a twisted smile. If he couldn't get what he wanted today, he'll at least have some sort of stimulation. "What you want. I've been confused ever since you said you loved me. So, tell me, what do you want me to do right now?" He asked, his heart racing. Her slight winces and blush only pushed him further. Now, he was releasing his monstrous side, the one that never got to see the light of day. Until now, of course.

Nino blushed harder as he came nearer. "We….We….We can't!" she said quietly. Uesugi's smile became more twisted as his face came almost a inch away from her face. Nino closed her eyes, not knowing what to expect. She didn't open them till the pressure on her arms lifted and a shrill laugh came from beyond her dark vision. She slowly opened her eyes, and the first thing to come within her field of view was an unstable Uesugi.

His eyes were wide, and his pupils were small. Tiny, in fact. It was like he had actually gone insane. "Nino, please stop confusing me." He blinked, his eyes immediately returning to normal. This time, tears were forming in his eyes. His voice broke, and he retreated to the floor. "What do you expect of me? Why won't you just tell me what you and the others want?!" He shouted, his tears dropping onto his sore, cut up arms. Nino felt horrible. Just what had the quintuplets done to him? She crouched, hugging him like a mother consoling her child. "Do you know what we want?" She frowned, quickly moving back to stare at his face. "We want your love. Maybe I should be the first you give that love to." She smiled, tears forming in her eyes as well. They embraced for what felt like hours before Nino got up. "Come on, you can crash at the apartment." She smiled sweetly. Uesugi only thought one thing as he stood up.

'Tonight was a train wreck.'