Sayori x MC

Sayori x MC is the het ship between the protagonist and Sayori from the Doki Doki Literature Club! fandom.

Canon
The protagonist's relationship with Sayori is one of the more prominently featured throughout the main plot of Doki Doki Literature Club! Even if the player chooses to pursue a relationship with one of the other club members, the protagonist continues to think about her.

At the beginning of Act 1, the protagonist spots a girl running towards him while greeting him, excitedly. He instantly recognizes the girl as his neighbor, Sayori. While initially hesitant, he allows her to catch up with him, and the two walk to school together. Sayori then asks the protagonist if he decided on joining any clubs, to which he replies that they aren't interested in any. This upsets Sayori, who says that he promised her that they would join a club, during a conversation in which he was dismissive to. Sayori then goes on about how much she worries about the protagonist acquiring strong social skills, and how his happiness is important to her. Eventually, she manages to convince the protagonist, who wonders how he even allowed himself to relent to such a carefree girl.

After the school day is over, Sayori meets up with the protagonist in his classroom, and asks him if he could come to her club. The protagonist firmly declines the offer, as he has no interest in literature. But Sayori says that she had already told everyone that she would bring a new member, and once again, she manages to persuade him.

Once the two arrive at the clubroom, Sayori introduces the protagonist to the other members, whom all greet him. One of the members, a girl named Yuri, mentions that Sayori is always saying nice things about him. After the club meeting is over, the protagonist tells the girls that he still isn't certain about joining the club, but this invokes some sad reactions from each of them, and he isn't able to turn them down. He eventually decides to officially join the club, prompting Sayori to wrap her arms around him while jumping up and down in pure joy. While the others clean up, Sayori asks the protagonist if they would like to walk home together, and he accepts the offer, delighting her.

The following day, when Natsuki tells the protagonist that they better take the club seriously, Sayori says that he always gives it his best when he's having fun, and brings up how he would sometimes help her with cooking, and cleans her room without asking. Yuri then comments that the protagonist and Sayori seem like really good friends, and even remarks that she's a little jealous. While overhearing a conversation between Sayori and Monika, the protagonist smiles at Sayori being her usual self, and thinks about how much he admires her for being able to put her mind to things and make them come to life, in contrast to himself.

Quotes
"Uh-Huh! I was talking about how I'm worried that you won't learn how to socialize or have any skills before college. Your happiness is really important to me, you know! And I know you're happy now, but I'd die at the thought of you becoming a NEET in a few years because you're not used to the real world! You trust me, right? Don't make me keep worrying about you..."

- Sayori expressing concern for the protagonist's happiness and well-being.

"Alright, alright... I'll look at a few clubs if it makes you happy. No promises, though."

- The protagonist telling Sayori that they'll join a club to make her happy.

"Why do I let myself get lectured by such a carefree girl? More than that, I'm surprised I even let myself relent to her. I guess seeing her worry so much about me makes me want to ease her mind at least a little bit-even if she does exaggerate everything inside of her head."

- The protagonist.

"Yesss! I'm so happyyy~"

- Sayori overjoyed when the protagonist says they'll join the Literature Club.

"Don't worry, guys~ [Name] always gives it his best as long as he's having fun. He helps me with busywork without me even asking. Like cooking, cleaning my room..."

- Sayori complementing the protagonist for his dependability.

"I find myself smiling. In the end, Sayori is still her usual self. But therein lies the unexpected reason I admire her. Unlike me, who has trouble finding any motivation at all... Sayori can put her mind to things and make them come to life. I suppose that's why I end up letting her get on my case about things. I can't help but wonder what it would be like to see the world through her eyes..."

- The protagonist.

Fanon
Among the four girls in the Literature Club, Sayori is perhaps the most popular shipping choice for the protagonist. This is largely due to their established childhood friendship, which is further explored throughout Sayori's route, should the player choose to pursue it. Some players were also drawn by Sayori's bubbly and energetic personality, which some believe makes her the most approachable love interest. In contrast to Natsuki's aggression, and Yuri's condescension.

Fandom
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Trivia

 * The protagonist's largest visual appearances is shown during a cutscene near the end of Act 1, when Sayori hugs him.
 * Sayori is one of two characters in the game to confess their love to the protagonist, the other being Yuri.
 * Both commit suicide afterwards, regardless if the player chooses for the protagonist to return their feelings or not.

Variations

 * Literature Club refers to the ship between the two, Monika, Natsuki, and Yuri