(In the school literature clubroom…)

Sayori: (clutching her swollen belly) “OW! Ow, ow, ow! Sachiko, couldn’t you have waited until the nine-month mark to come out?!”

(The rest of the club members, including Sayori’s husband MC, rush to Sayori’s side.)

Natsuki: “Is everything alright, Sayori? What’s happening?”

Sayori: (wincing in pain) “Sachiko’s coming, Natsuki! It’s too early!”

Yuri: “Oh my goodness! We need to get her to the hospital immediately!”

MC: (holding onto Sayori’s hand) “Stay strong, Sayori. We’re here for you.”

Monika: “Don’t worry, Sayori. We’ll take care of everything. MC, call an ambulance right away!”

MC: (nodding) “Of course, Monika. I’ll call for help right now.”

(MC quickly dials emergency services while Monika and the others try to keep Sayori comfortable.)

Natsuki: (frantically) “What should we do in the meantime?! Is there anything I can do?”

Yuri: “We need to make sure Sayori is calm and relaxed. Maybe some deep breaths would help?”

Monika: (placing a comforting hand on Sayori’s shoulder) “Breathe, Sayori. We’ll get through this together.”

Sayori: (taking deep breaths) “Okay, I’ll try…but it hurts so m-”

(Just before Sayori could finish her sentence, she starts to feel another wave of intense pain.)

MC: (panicking) “Hang in there, Sayori! Help is on the way!”

Natsuki: (frantically searching for something) “We need towels or blankets to keep her warm!”

Yuri: (finding some blankets in a nearby closet) “I found some! Here, let’s wrap them around her.”

Monika: (trying to stay calm) “Remember, we need to keep her as comfortable as possible until the paramedics arrive.”

Sayori: (gritting her teeth) “I-I can’t hold on much longer…”

MC: (holding onto her hand tightly) “You’re strong, Sayori. Just a little longer. I’ll time your contractions on my phone’s stopwatch app, okay?”

(Sayori nods weakly, her grip tightening on MC’s hand. MC begins timing the contractions as the club members continue to support Sayori.)

MC: (strained) “Okay, Sayori, here comes another contraction. Just breathe through it. You’re doing amazing.”

Natsuki: (teary-eyed) “Hang in there, Sayori. We’re all here for you.”

Yuri: (stroking Sayori’s hair gently) “You’re doing so well, Sayori. Keep breathing, and try to relax your body as much as possible.”

Monika: (keeping a close eye on Sayori) “The ambulance should be here soon, Sayori. Just hold on a little longer.”

Sayori: (gritting her teeth) “I can’t believe this is happening…”

MC: (checking his phone, his eyes filled with panic) “…oh my god…”

Sayori: (straining) “What is it, MC? What’s wrong?”

MC: (panicking) “Sayori, I’ve timed your contractions, and they’re less than two minutes apart. We need to get you to the hospital now!”

Natsuki: (frantically) “But the ambulance should be here any minute!”

Yuri: (thinking quickly) “Maybe we can help carry Sayori to the car. It’ll be faster than waiting for the ambulance.”

Monika: (determined) “That’s our best option. Let’s do it. MC, can you call the ambulance again and let them know what we’re doing?”

MC: (nodding) “On it, Monika.”

(MC makes the call while the rest of the club members carefully lift Sayori and carry her towards the car, when suddenly…)

Sayori: “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!”

(The entire club freezes, their eyes widening in shock and concern.)

Natsuki: (gasping) “Sayori, what’s wrong?!”

Sayori: (panting heavily) “M-my water just broke! Sachiko’s coming right now!”