(In the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “Hold on…has anyone seen Natsuki?”

Yuri: “I haven’t seen her since this morning. I thought she was absent today. Is everything alright?”

Monika: “I’m not sure. She never mentioned anything about not coming to the club today. I hope she’s okay. Should we go check on her?”

Sayori: “Maybe she just overslept or got caught up with something. We shouldn’t jump to conclusions.”

Monika: “You’re right, Sayori. But it’s unlike her to skip club meetings without notice. She’s usually very punctual.”

Yuri: “Perhaps we could visit her after we finish our club activities today? If she’s absent for a valid reason, we can offer our support.”

(Meanwhile, at Natsuki’s place…)

Natsuki: (feeling intense pain) “Oh no…it’s happening…I’m having contractions earlier than planned…” (speaking to her unborn daughter) “H-Hang in there, Sakura!”

(At that moment, there’s a knock on Natsuki’s door.)

Natsuki: (panicking) “Who could that be? I can’t let anyone see me like this!”

(Natsuki quickly straightens herself up and opens the door. To her surprise, it’s Monika, Yuri, and Sayori.)

Monika: “Natsuki! We were worried about you when you didn’t show up to the club. Is everything alright?”

Natsuki: (trying to hide her pain) “Oh, um, yeah! I’m fine! I just wasn’t feeling well, so I decided to stay home today.”

Yuri: “Are you sure? You seem to be in discomfort. Is there anything we can do to help?”

Natsuki: (trying to play it off) “No, really, I just need some rest. I’ll be fine. Thanks for checking up on me th-” (looking down between her legs) “…oh no…”

Monika: “Natsuki, what’s wrong? Is something happening?”

Natsuki: “I…I think my water just broke.”

Sayori: “What?! Your water broke? Natsuki, are you in labor right now? We need to get you to the hospital!”

Natsuki: “I wasn’t expecting it to happen so soon, but yeah, I think the contractions have started. I don’t know what to do.”

Monika: “Don’t worry, Natsuki. We’ll be right here with you. Let’s call an ambulance and get you to the hospital as quickly as possible.”

Yuri: “And while we wait for the ambulance, I can grab some essentials for you to bring to the hospital. Do you have your bag ready?”

Natsuki: “No, I wasn’t prepared. I didn’t expect this to happen today. Thank you, Yuri. I appreciate your help.”

(Sayori quickly dials an ambulance while Yuri gathers necessary items. Monika stays by Natsuki’s side, offering words of encouragement.)

Monika: “You’re going to be okay, Natsuki. We’ll make sure you and Sakura are taken care of. Just stay calm and let us handle everything.”

Natsuki: “I-I’m scared…what if something goes wrong? What if I can’t handle the pain?”

Sayori: “You’re not alone, Natsuki. We’re here for you, and the doctors and nurses will take care of you too. It’s natural to be scared, but you’re strong, and we believe in y-”

(Sayori is interrupted as Natsuki feels the overwhelming urge to push.)

Natsuki: (frantically) “I can’t hold it in anymore! Sakura is coming!”

Monika: “Just try to resist the urge a little longer. It’s too dangerous to give birth at home without medical assistance.”

Natsuki: “I can’t…it’s too intense!”

Monika: “Natsuki, I know it’s intense, but you need to wait until the