(In the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “Okay, this is getting ridiculous. Yuri should’ve been here by now!”

Sayori: “I know, it’s so unlike her to be late. Do you think something happened?”

Natsuki: (rolls her eyes) “Don’t tell me you’re getting worried, Monika. It’s just Yuri being Yuri, probably drowning in her books or something.”

Monika: “Well, I can’t help but worry. We’re supposed to be discussing our upcoming poetry session today.”

Sayori: “You’re right, Monika. We can’t start without her.”

(Meanwhile, at Yuri’s place…)

Yuri: (starting to have contractions) “Ah. Ah! Oh, it’s coming!”

(In the midst of her contractions, Yuri frantically grabs her phone and dials Monika’s number)

Yuri: (panicked) “Monika! It-it’s happening! I think…I think I’m going into labor!”

Monika: (concerned) “Yuri?! Oh no, stay calm, I’ll be right there! Just breathe and try to time your contractions!”

(As Yuri hangs up and gathers her things, the pain intensifies with each passing moment. She fumbles to unlock her front door, barely managing to step outside before her water breaks)

Yuri: “Oh no…it’s really coming now! I’ve got to hurry to the clubroom!”

(Meanwhile, back at the clubroom…)

Sayori: “Do you think maybe we should go check on Yuri? She’s never been this late before.”

Natsuki: (sighs) “Fine, I’ll go with you. But she better have a good reason for holding up our meeting.”

(Just as Sayori and Natsuki are about to leave the room, the door bursts open and Yuri stumbles in, clearly in pain.)

Sayori: “Yuri, oh my gosh! Are you okay?”

Yuri: (struggling to speak) “I…I went into labor…”

Monika: (rushing over to Yuri) “Oh no! Why didn’t you call an ambulance?”

Yuri: (gasping) “I…I didn’t have time…I wanted to make it to the clubroom…for the meeting…”

Natsuki: (panicked) “Yuri, you can’t ignore something like this! We need to get you to the hospital!”

(Without wasting another moment, Monika calls an ambulance while Natsuki and Sayori help Yuri to sit down. The clubroom turns into a flurry of activity as everyone tries to ensure Yuri’s comfort while they wait for medical help.)

Monika: “Yuri, everything will be alright. Just hold on, help is on the way.”

Yuri: (weakly) “Thank…thank you, M-” (clutching her belly) “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! OH GOD, IT’S HAPPENING!!!”

(Everyone panics as they realize Yuri is going into active labor. Monika quickly gets on the phone with the emergency dispatcher for guidance.)

Dispatcher: “Okay, remain calm. Help is on the way. In the meantime, let’s focus on ensuring Yuri’s comfort and safety. Is there anyone present who has experience with childbirth?”

Natsuki: “I don’t know anything about this stuff! What do we do?”

Sayori: “I…I remember my mom telling me a little bit about childbirth. I think we need to make sure Yuri stays as calm as possible and have her breathe through the contractions.”

Monika: “That’s right. Deep breaths, Yuri. You’re doing great. Just focus on your breathing and try to relax as best you can.”

(Yuri tries her best to follow their instructions, her face strained with pain. The rest of the club watches on, feeling helpless but trying their best to provide support.)

Dispatcher: “Help should be there any minute now. Keep reassuring Yuri and let her know that help is on the w-”

Yuri: “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! IT’S CROWNING!!!”