(In the clubroom…)

Monika: “She hasn’t shown up yet…”

Natsuki: (already fuming) “GAH! When is she going to show up?!”

Sayori: (entering the clubroom) “What’s gotten Natsuki so peeved? Who are you two waiting for?”

Monika: “We’re waiting for Yuri. She’s usually punctual, but today she’s late.”

Natsuki: “It’s frustrating! Why can’t she just be on time for once?”

Sayori: “Hmm, I hope she’s alright. Maybe something came up?”

Monika: “That’s what I’m worried about too. Yuri is usually responsible and reliable.”

Natsuki: “Well, I don’t care! She should have let us know if she couldn’t make it on time.”

Sayori: “Natsuki, let’s try to be understanding. We don’t know what might have happened.”

Monika: “You’re right, Sayori. We should give Yuri the benefit of the doubt. But let’s also make sure to remind her about communication.”

Natsuki: “Fine, but I’m still annoyed.”

(Just then, Monika gets a phone call - but not from Yuri or anyone she knows.)

Monika: (confused) “Huh? Who could be calling me at a time like this?”

(She answers the phone.)

Monika: “Hello?”

Unknown Caller: (slightly sad) “Is this Monika from the literature club?”

Monika: “Um, yes. Who is this?”

Unknown Caller: “This is Yuri’s mother.”

Monika: (surprised) “Yuri’s mother? Is Yuri okay?”

Yuri’s Mother: (sighs) “I’m afraid Yuri has…has…”

(Yuri’s mother starts crying.)

Yuri’s Mother: (momentarily stopping crying) “I found her in her room sitting by her desk. But when I walked up to her, she seemed unconscious. She wasn’t breathing at all.”

Monika: (shocked) “Oh my gosh…d-d-d-d-does she have a pulse or anything?!”

Yuri’s Mother: “No, I couldn’t find a pulse. I called an ambulance immediately, but…they said it was too late to save her.”

(Monika drops the phone in shock and disbelief. The others quickly gather around her, their expressions filled with concern and confusion.)

Natsuki: “Monika, what’s wrong? What happened?”

Monika: (teary-eyed) “I…I just got a call from Yuri’s mother. She found Yuri unconscious in her room… and… and she’s gone.”

Sayori: (sobbing) “No… no, that can’t be true! Yuri… she can’t be…”

Monika: (struggling to speak) “I…I don’t know all the details, but it seems like something terrible happened to her. We… we lost her.”

Natsuki: (in shock) “Yuri… she’s really gone? I can’t believe it…”

Sayori: (in between sobs) “We were just waiting for her… if only we had known…”

Monika: (holding back tears) “We couldn’t have known, Sayori. This… this is such a tragedy. Yuri was always so kind and passionate about her writing…”

(Later that night, at Yuri’s grave…)

(The club members stand somberly around Yuri’s grave. The moonlight illuminates the scene, casting a melancholic glow.)

Monika: (whispering) “We never could have imagined this… such a heartbreaking loss.”

Natsuki: (voice trembling) “Yuri didn’t deserve this. She was always so mysterious, but she had a gentle soul.”

Sayori: (sniffles) “I miss her already… She was my friend, and I didn’t get to say goodbye.”

Monika: “None of us did, Sayori. It’s hard to process.”

(They stand in silence for a moment, paying their respects to their fallen friend.)

Natsuki: (determined) “But we can’t let this grief consume us. Yuri would want us to keep going, to treasure our time together.”

Sayori: “You’re right, Natsuki. We must honor her memory and continue sharing our love for literature.”

Monika: “Yuri’s passion for writing was unparalleled. We can carry that torch and make sure her words live on.”

(They all take a deep breath, finding strength in each other.)

Natsuki: “Let’s preserve Yuri’s poems and writings in the club. We can create a tribute to her.”

Sayori: “And let’s remind ourselves to always communicate, to check on our friends and be there for each other.”

Monika: “Yes, supporting one another is crucial. Yuri’s absence reminds us of the importance of our bonds.”

(All of a sudden, Yuri’s materializes in front of them.)