(In the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “Sayori, MC, are you excited for the festival tomorrow?”

Sayori: “Oh, you bet I am! The festival is always one of the highlights of the year for me. The literature club is going to have the best booth, I just know it!”

MC: “Yeah, definitely. I’ve been looking forward to it. It’s going to be a great opportunity to showcase the club’s hard work.”

Sayori: (putting a hand on her belly) “Oh, and guess who else is excited?”

Monika: (smiling) “You’re excited too, Sayori?”

Sayori: (giggling) “No, silly! The little one in here!” (gently rubbing her baby bump)

MC: “That’s right! Sayori and I are expecting a baby! She’s currently in her third trimester.”

Monika: (gasping) “Oh my goodness, that’s amazing news! Congratulations, you two! I can’t believe I’m going to be an auntie!”

Sayori: (blushing) “Thank you, Monika. We’re really happy about it.”

MC: “Yeah, it’s been quite the journey so far. We’ve been preparing and getting everything ready for the baby’s arrival.”

Monika: “I’m sure you both will make incredible parents. The literature club will definitely miss you while you’re on maternity leave, Sayori.”

Sayori: “Oh, don’t worry, Monika. I’ll make sure to stay involved and help out however I can. The club means so much to me.”

(Just then, the door opens and Natsuki and Yuri walk in.)

Natsuki: “Hey guys, what’s all the commotion about?”

Yuri: “Yeah, we heard Monika’s gasp from outside. Is everything alright?”

Sayori: (beaming) “Everything’s more than alright! MC and I are expecting a baby!”

Natsuki: (jaw dropping) “No way! That’s incredible! Congratulations, you two!”

Yuri: (smiling warmly) “Congratulations indeed. This is wonderful news. I’m so happy for you both.”

Monika: “Thank you, Natsuki and Yuri. We appreciate your kind words.”

MC: “We’re really excited about this new chapter in our lives. It’s going to be an adventure.”

Natsuki: “I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to have a baby on the way. It’s a big responsibility.”

Yuri: “Yes, but I’m sure Sayori and MC will handle it with grace and love. They both have such caring hearts.”

(The next day, during the festival’s peak…)

Sayori: “Um…g-g-guys?”

Monika: “Yes, Sayori? Is everything okay?”

Sayori: “I-I think it’s time…my water just broke.”

MC: “Oh my goodness! It’s happening!”

Natsuki: “I can time the contractions! That way, we’ll know when it’s time to push!”

Yuri: “Don’t worry, Sayori. We’re here for you. Everything is going to be fine.”

(As Natsuki timed the contractions, Monika called an ambulance and Yuri helped Sayori get comfortable.)

Monika: “Hang in there, Sayori. Help is on its way.”

Sayori: (breathing heavily) “Th-thank you, Monika. I’m so glad you’re here.”

MC: (holding Sayori’s hand) “You’re doing great, Sayori. Just breathe through the contractions.”

Natsuki: (checking her watch) “The contractions are getting closer together. It won’t be long now.”

Yuri: (stroking Sayori’s hair) “You’re so strong, Sayori. We’re all here for you.”

(Natsuki continues to time the contractions, providing updates to the group.)

Natsuki: “The contractions are getting stronger and closer together. Sayori, you’re doing amazing.”

Monika: (placing a hand on Sayori’s shoulder) “Just remember to breathe, Sayori. You’re doing so well.”

Yuri: (softly) “We’re here for you, Sayori. You’re not alone.”

(Minutes pass by, and Sayori’s contractions continue to intensify - with Natsuki diligently keeping track of them. Eventually, the moment arrives.)

Natsuki: “Okay, Sayori, it’s time to push. You’ve got this!”

Sayori: (gritting her teeth) “Okay… here we go.”

MC: (holding Sayori’s hand tightly) “You’re doing amazing, Sayori. Just a little more.”

Monika: “Push, Sayori! You’re almost there!”

Yuri: (encouragingly) “You’re doing beautifully, Sayori. Keep going, you can do it.”

(Sayori pushes with all her strength, guided by the supportive voices of her friends. And finally, after what feels like both an eternity and a fleeting moment, the cries of a newborn baby fill the room.)

Monika: (teary-eyed) “It’s a girl!”