(Natsuki wakes up and gently holds one of her 3-year-old triplet daughters.)

Natsuki: “Jeez…being a single mother is hard.”

(Just then, there’s a knock on the door. It must’ve been from one of her club members.)

Natsuki: “Come in!”

(Monika enters the room - and she was 5 months pregnant. Her 5-year-old son, Ryū, with her.)

Ryū: (running up to Natsuki for a hug) “Aunt Natsuki!”

Natsuki: (smiling and embracing Ryū) “Hey there, little guy! How are you today?”

Ryū: “I’m good! Mommy says I’m going to be a big brother soon!”

Natsuki: (looking at Monika with a mix of surprise and excitement) “Is that true, Monika? Congratulations!”

Monika: (grinning) “Thank you, Natsuki! Yes, it’s true. Baby number two is on the way.”

Natsuki: “That’s wonderful news! I’m so happy for you.”

(Ryū’s attention is caught by Natsuki’s triplets.)

Ryū: (curious) “Who are they, Aunt Natsuki?”

Natsuki: (gently introducing her daughters) “These are my three beautiful daughters, Hana, Yumi, and Sakura.”

Hana: (shyly) “Hi.”

Yumi: (giggling) “Nice to meet you, Ryū!”

Sakura: (playfully) “Can we play together?”

Ryū: (excitedly) “Yes! Let’s play hide-and-seek!”

Natsuki: (chuckles) “Alright, but be careful, okay? And remember, they are younger than you.”

Monika: “I’ll keep an eye on them too. It’ll be fun!”

(The kids eagerly run off to play while Monika and Natsuki have a chance to catch up.)

Monika: “So, how are you managing as a single mom, Natsuki?”

Natsuki: (sighs) “It’s definitely tough. Balancing work, taking care of the girls, and making sure they’re happy and healthy…it’s a lot. But seeing them grow and thrive makes it all worth it.”

Monika: “I can imagine. Motherhood isn’t easy, but you’re doing an amazing job.”

Natsuki: (grateful) “Thank you, Monika. I appreciate your support. And congratulations again on your growing family. It’s going to be even more chaotic and wonderful for you with two little ones.”

Monika: (laughs) “I’m excited for the chaos. And don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need any help or even just someone to talk to, okay?”

Natsuki: (smiling) “I won’t hesitate, thanks Monika. We’ve got each other’s backs, right?”

Monika: (nodding) “Absolutely. We’re a club of friends, after all.”

(As Natsuki watches the children playing happily together, she feels a sense of warmth and support, knowing she’s not alone in this journey of motherhood. Just then, Sayori bursts into the room - her 7 month bump is contracting rapidly.)

Hana, Yumi, Sakura, and Ryū: “Aunt Sayori?!”

Natsuki: (concerned) “Sayori, are you alright? What’s happening?”

Sayori: (breathing heavily) “I think… I’m going into labor, Natsuki. And they’re coming out fast!”

(Sayori quickly gets into a birthing position, but something was wrong - the delivery was causing Sayori so much pain.)

Sayori: (breathing heavily) “But…I don’t think one of the babies is in the right position!”

(Natsuki checks Sayori’s cervix, and finds out why Sayori was in so much pain.)

Natsuki: (worried) “Sayori, you’re right. The first baby is breech. I’ll try to get it into the correct position. Once I’m finished, push as hard as you can! Let’s bring these twins into the world!”

Ryū: “Yay! More cousins!”