(In the clubroom…)

Monika: “Okay, let’s get to sharing some poems before MC arrives.”

Sayori: “Oh man, I can’t wait to share mine!” (rubbing her 7-month baby bump) “Sachiko LOVES this one - she was kicking like crazy when I worked on it. She really has a poetic taste, even before she’s even born.”

Natsuki: (raising an eyebrow) “Uh, Sayori, are you sure it’s safe to be dancing around with a baby bump like that? Shouldn’t you be more careful?”

Sayori: (grinning) “Don’t worry, Natsuki! The doctors said it’s perfectly fine for me to engage in light activities. It’s all about keeping Sachiko happy and stimulated!”

Yuri: (nodding) “It’s wonderful to see how involved you are with your pregnancy, Sayori. I’m sure Sachiko will grow up to have a deep appreciation for literature and poetry, just like her mother.”

Monika: (smiling) “Yes, it’s great that we can share our love for poetry with the next generation. And who knows, maybe one day Sachiko will join our club too.”

(Just then, the door swings open and MC walks in, his bag slung over his shoulder.)

MC: “Hey, sorry I’m late. Traffic was-”

(He pauses, noticing the conversation happening in the clubroom.)

MC: (eyes widening) “Sayori! You’re pregnant?”

Sayori: (blushing) “Surprise, MC! Sachiko will be joining us soon.”

(MC walks over to Sayori, gently placing a hand on her baby bump.)

MC: (softly) “That’s amazing, Sayori. I’m so happy for you and I can’t wait to meet our baby girl. I couldn’t have asked for a better wife than you, Sayori.”

Sayori: (teary-eyed) “Oh, MC, you always know how to make me feel so loved. I couldn’t ask for a more supportive and caring husband either. Our little family is going to be so happy.”

Natsuki: (softly) “I’m really happy for you, Sayori. I may not understand much about pregnancy, but I can see how excited you both are. Congratulations.”

Yuri: (smiling) “It’s truly a beautiful moment, Sayori. I’m glad you have someone like MC by your side, and I can’t wait to see Sachiko bloom into a loving and compassionate person, just like her parents.”

Monika: (grinning) “This is such joyful news, Sayori. I’m so glad you shared it with us. And don’t worry about the club, we’ll make sure to take care of everything while you focus on your pregnancy.”

MC: (looking at his friends) “Thank you, everyone. Your support means the world to us. Let’s continue to make this club a place where our love for poetry and literature can flourish, for both our sake and the next generation’s.”

Monika: “Now then…Sayori, since you’re so eager to share, why don’t you go first?”

Sayori: (smiling brightly) “Sure, Monika! I’d love to!”

(Sayori takes a deep breath before starting to recite her poem, her voice filled with warmth and anticipation.)

Sayori: “In the depths of my heart, a new life awaits,
A tiny bundle of joy, full of love and traits.
She kicks and she dances, a spirit so free,
A flicker of hope, shaped by you and me.

Her laughter will fill the room, like bubbles in the air,
Her giggles, like music, spreading everywhere.
She’ll light up our lives with her innocence and charm,
A tiny sunbeam, keeping us warm.

Her eyes will reflect stars, gleaming with wonder,
Searching for meaning, her own path to ponder.
And in the pages of books, she’ll find solace and grace,
An escape to new worlds, a never-ending embrace.

With every story she reads or poem she embraces,
She’ll wander through realms, leaving no traces.
But the greatest magic she’ll find, to her surprise,
Is the love that surrounds her, reaching for the skies.

So let us nurture her, with love as our guide,
We’ll stand by her always, side by side.
For on this journey called life, we’ll hold her hand tight,
Together we’ll chase dreams, from morning to night.

And as Sachiko grows, blossoming anew,
We know she’ll carry our love, tried and true.
For she is a legacy of cherished sunshine,
Our precious gift, our one-of-a-kind.”

(After the final line, the room fills with applause and heartfelt smiles.)

Monika: “That was absolutely beautiful, Sayori. Your love and excitement shine through every word.”

Natsuki: (wiping a tear) “That was really touching, Sayori. I’m sure Sachiko will grow up surrounded by love and happiness.”

Yuri: (smiling warmly) “Your poem was a heartfelt expression of the joy and hope you feel. It resonated with all of us, Sayori.”

MC: (grinning) “That was amazing, Sayori! You always manage to capture emotions so perfectly in your poems. Sachiko is lucky to have a mom like you.”

Sayori: (blushing) “Thank you, everyone! I’m glad you enjoyed it. And thank you, MC. I feel incredibly lucky to have such a loving and supportive husband.”

MC: “Now, I actually brought this poem from Himari with me. If you don’t know who Himari is, she’s actually my younger sister. Her poem is about all of us - here in the clubroom.”