(In the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “Alright, while we’re waiting for MC…does anyone want to play some board games?”

Sayori: “Board games? Oh, that sounds fun! What kind of board games? Do we have something like Monopoly or Scrabble?”

Natsuki: “Ugh, not Monopoly. That takes forever to finish. And nobody better cheat.”

Yuri: “Perhaps something a bit more intellectually stimulating would be suitable. Maybe chess or a strategic game?”

Monika: “Hmm, those are all great suggestions! I think we may have a few options in the clubroom closet. Let me check.”

(She gets up and walks over to the closet, rummaging through the various items stored inside.)

Monika: “Let’s see here… We do have Monopoly, Scrabble, and chess like you mentioned. Oh, and we also have a game called ‘Catan’ here—it’s quite strategic and doesn’t take as long as Monopoly.”

Sayori: “Ooh, I’ve heard of ‘Catan’! It’s about building settlements and trading resources, right? That sounds like it could be fun and educational!”

Natsuki: “Fine. I guess we can try that one. It sounds better than sitting around playing something boring. Plus, I don’t want to play a game that’s just all about luck.”

Monika: “Great choice, Sayori! ‘Catan’ it is, then. It’s a game that requires both strategy and a bit of luck, so it should be fun for all of us. Let’s set it up.”

(Yuri helps Monika clear a space on one of the tables, and they begin to set up the game board, which features a hexagonal pattern of different landscapes.)

Yuri: “I find the aspect of resource management in ‘Catan’ to be quite fascinating. It encourages critical thinking and foresight, much like in a good piece of literature.”

Monika: “Exactly, Yuri! It’s also about negotiation and diplomacy with the other players. You have to decide when to trade and with whom, just like characters in a story make important decisions.”

Natsuki: (setting up the pieces) “Yeah, and don’t forget you can totally block people with that robber token. So, make sure you’re on my good side, or else-”

(Just then, the door opens and a strange-looking woman enters.)

???: (with a slightly robotic tone) “Greetings.”

Monika: (surprised) “Oh, hello! I don’t think we’ve met before. Are you here to join the literature club?”

Sayori: (cheerful) “Hi there! We’re just about to play a game of Catan! You’re welcome to join us if you’d like!”

???: “I am Genesis. I was designed by the school as a test for medical students - more specifically, students who would like to specialize in delivering babies. However, my programming has been expanded to include various educational purposes. I am here to observe human interaction and learn from social activities.”

Natsuki: “Well, that explains the large belly and the robotic tone.”

Monika: (curious) “Genesis, you’re an educational tool for medical students? That’s pretty fascinating. We weren’t expecting any visitors like you, but you’re more than welcome to join us. We can always use a fresh perspective, and if you’re here to learn about human interaction, this could be quite the experience for you.”

Genesis: “Thank you, Monika. I am programmed to collect data and simulate various human responses based on my programming. Participating in group activities such as playing board games could provide valuable insights.”

Sayori: (gasping) “Oh my god, Genesis you look so sweet with that big belly! Is there a real android baby in there?”

Genesis: “I was designed to have a pregnancy as realistic as possible, including an android baby which can simulate different stages of development. More importantly, the baby model can simulate fetal movements and distress, allowing medical students to practice diagnosing and acting on prenatal conditions. I can occasionally