(I started to wonder as to who the father of Sayori’s baby is. After all, I was a little shocked when Sayori announced her pregnancy last month - and Monika was, too. Just then, Natsuki enters the room.)

Natsuki: “Hey, guys! Sorry I’m late. I had some personal things back home.”

Monika: “It’s okay, Natsuki.”

Sayori: “Jeez…my cravings are just out of control today.”

Monika: “Of course they are. So…how are you feeling, Yuri?”

(I felt like I was going to throw up, but decided to hide the fact I was sick.)

Yuri: “I’m feeling okay. How about you, Natsuki?”

Natsuki: “I’m good. So, what are we talking about?”

Sayori: “Well, we were just wondering who the father of my baby is.”

Natsuki: “Oh, wow. That’s a big question.”

Monika: “Yes, it is. Sayori hasn’t told us yet.”

Sayori: “That’s because I don’t know who the father is.”

Yuri: “What do you mean you don’t know?”

Sayori: “I mean, it could be one of three guys.”

Natsuki: “Three guys?! Sayori, how could you not know?”

Sayori: “I know, I know. But I was going through a rough patch and was feeling pretty reckless. I don’t even remember who I was with when I got pregnant.”

Monika: “This is not good, Sayori. You need to talk to each of them and find out who is the father.”

Sayori: “I know, I know. I’m just scared and not sure how to bring it up.”

Yuri: “We’ll help you, Sayori. Just tell us who they are.”

Sayori: “Okay, well…there’s Mark, Jake, and David.”

Natsuki: “I know Mark. He’s not the most responsible guy.”

Monika: “Jake is a nice guy, but he’s not really looking for a relationship right now.”

Yuri: “David is more mature, but he’s also been in a long-term relationship. Maybe he’s not the best option.”

Sayori: “I just don’t know what to do. I don’t want to be a burden on anyone.”

Natsuki: “You’re not a burden, Sayori. We’re here for you.”

Monika: “Yes, we are. And we’ll help you figure it out.”

Yuri: “We love you, Sayori. And we’ll support you no matter what.”

Sayori: “Thank you all so much. I don’t know what I’d do without you guys.”

Natsuki: “Don’t worry, Sayori. We’ll get through this together.”

(Just then, my phone started ringing. It was Ayano - one of my friends from the school I used to attend before I joined the literature club.)

Yuri: “Excuse me, I’m getting a call.”

(I step outside to answer the call.)

Yuri: “Hello?”

Ayano: (in the dance studio, rubbing Kokana’s massive triplet bump) “Hey, Yuri. Long time no talk.”

Yuri: “Ayano, it’s nice to hear from you. How have you been?”

Ayano: “I’ve been good. Busy with the dance studio lately. Kokona wants to talk, too.”

(Kokona grabs the phone from Ayano.)

Kokona: “Hello, Yuri!”

Yuri: “Hey, Kokona! How are you feeling?”

Kokona: “Well, I’m a little tired, but otherwise good. The babies are moving around a lot.”

Yuri: “Oh, that’s good to hear. How many weeks are you now?”

Kokona: “I’m at 36 weeks with the triplets now, so it won’t be long until they’re here. But…I heard from one of the others that Musume has been feeling nauseous and pain in her stomach. I get that she’s kind of the school bully here, but I’m starting to feel worried for her safety.”
Yuri: “Oh, I see. Maybe we should check up on her and see if she needs any help.”

Kokona: “That’s a good idea. I’ll ask Ayano to talk to her. Thank you, Yuri.”

Yuri: “No problem, Kokona. Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help.”

Kokona: “Definitely. Thanks again, Yuri.”

(Yuri hangs up and goes back inside to rejoin the others.)

Yuri: “Sorry about that. It was Ayano and Kokona.”

Monika: “How are they doing?”

Yuri: “Kokona’s at 36 weeks with the triplets and doing well. But apparently, Musume has been feeling sick and in pain.”

Natsuki: “That’s odd. Maybe we should check up on her.”

Sayori: “Definitely. I don’t want anyone else getting hurt.”

Monika: “Agreed. Let’s go find her and see how she’s doing.”

(We all leave the room and head to the school to check on Musume.)