(In the clubroom…)

Yuri: (in the midst of labor) “OWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! Why isn’t she here to help me?!”

Monika: “She’s probably just running late…”

Sayori: (rushing into the clubroom) “Who are you two waiting for? And Yuri, why are you screaming?”

Yuri: (wincing in pain) “I…I’m in labor, Sayori. I’ve been waiting for Natsuki to come, but she’s not here yet.”

Sayori: (surprised) “Wha…labor?! Yuri, why didn’t you tell us you were expecting?”

Monika: (supportive) “She probably wanted to keep it private, Sayori. Let’s focus on getting her some help now.”

Sayori: (panicked) “Oh no, we need to get you to the hospital! Can you walk, Yuri?”

Yuri: (gritting her teeth) “N…no, I can’t walk. The contractions are too painful…and there’s no time to get me to a hospital.”

(Eventually, Natsuki arrives.)

Natsuki: (catching her breath) “I’m so sorry I’m late, Yuri! Are you alright?”

Yuri: (relieved) “Natsuki…thank goodness you’re here. I…I need help. The contractions are getting stronger-” (she feels her baby making it’s way down the birth canal) “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!! IT’S COMING!!!”

Natsuki: (frantically) “Oh my god! Okay, okay, stay calm, Yuri. Let’s get you on the floor. Monika, Sayori, help me!”

(Monika and Sayori rush to assist Natsuki in helping Yuri down to the floor. They quickly clear some space and gather towels and other supplies to make Yuri as comfortable as possible.)

Sayori: (placing a towel under Yuri’s hips) “Alright, Yuri, breathe. Just breathe. You’re doing amazing, okay? We’re here with you.”

Monika: (holding Yuri’s hand) “Remember to take deep breaths, Yuri. In and out. We’re right here by your side.”

(With Natsuki taking the lead, the girls do their best to guide Yuri through each contraction. They support her and provide reassurance as she continues to labor.)

Yuri: (gritting her teeth) “I-I can’t believe this is happening…thank you, everyone, for being here. I couldn’t do this alone…”

Natsuki: (stroking Yuri’s hair) “You’re not alone, Yuri. We’re here for you. Just a little longer now, okay? You’re doing amazing.”

(As the contractions intensify, Yuri’s face contorts with pain. The girls continue to support her, providing comfort and encouragement.)

Monika: (gently wiping Yuri’s sweat-drenched forehead) “You’re almost there, Yuri. Just a few more pushes.”

Yuri: (taking a deep breath) “I can do this…I can do this for my baby…”

(Natsuki takes a deep breath and guides Yuri through the pushing phase.)

Natsuki: “Alright, Yuri, when the next contraction comes, I want you to push with all your strength, okay? You’re doing great.”

(Yuri nods, her face determined.)

Yuri: “Okay…I can do this.”

(As another contraction hits, Yuri pushes with all her might, her face straining with effort. The girls rally around her, giving her the encouragement she needs.)

Sayori: “You’re doing amazing, Yuri! Keep pushing, you’re almost there!”

Monika: “Just a little more, Yuri! You’re doing so well, I’m so proud of you!”

(Yuri takes one final deep breath and pushes with every ounce of strength she has left. And then, the room is filled with the sound of a baby’s cries.)

Natsuki: (overwhelmed with emotion) “Yuri…you did it! It’s a beautiful baby boy!”

Yuri: (tears streaming down her face) “He’s…he’s here. My baby…my son.”

(Sayori and Monika exchange emotional looks, their eyes welling up with tears of happiness.)

Monika: “Congratulations, Yuri. You did an incredible job. We’re all so proud of you.”

Sayori: (sniffling) “He’s perfect. Just perfect. Welcome to the world, little one.”

(Natsuki gently wraps the newborn in a soft blanket and places him in Yuri’s arms. Yuri cradles her son, overwhelmed with love and joy.)

Yuri: (whispering) “Hello, my sweet baby. I can’t believe you’re finally here. Mommy loves you so much.”

(As the club members surround Yuri and her baby, the room fills with a sense of warmth and happiness. They exchange hugs and congratulatory words, cherishing this special moment together.)

Monika: “Yuri, you may have kept this journey private, but you’ve shown us the strength and resilience within you. You’re an amazing mother, and we’re honored to be by your side.”

Sayori: “We’ll always be here for you and your little one, Yuri. We’re like a family, and we’ll support each other no matter what.”

Yuri: (smiling through tears) “Thank you…thank you everyone. I couldn’t have asked for a more incredible support system. I’m so grateful to have you all in my life.”

(With their friend and her newborn son in their arms, the club members bask in the afterglow of this miraculous moment. This is a bond that will forever unite them, a testament to the power of friendship and love.)

(7 years later, and Yuri’s son - Amatsu - is going to have a cousin - as Natsuki is now 5 months pregnant with quintuplet sons.)

Natsuki: (excitedly) “Hey guys, guess what? We’re going to have five more bundles of joy joining us soon!”

Yuri: (genuinely happy) “Oh Natsuki, that’s wonderful news! Congratulations!”

Sayori: (wide-eyed) “Quintuplets?! Wow, that’s incredible! We’re going to have so many little ones running around!”

Monika: (smiling) “Natsuki, I couldn’t be happier for you. This is going to be quite the adventure!”

(Years pass, and the club members continue to support and celebrate each other’s milestones. Yuri’s son, Amatsu, grows up alongside Natsuki’s quintuplets, forming a strong bond. The club becomes a second home for all the children, with their mothers and the other members acting as loving mentors and maternal figures.)

Yuri: (watching their children play together) “Seeing them grow up so happy and healthy… It’s truly a blessing. They have such a special bond, just like us.”

Natsuki: (nodding) “Absolutely. It makes me so grateful for the friendship we have. I couldn’t imagine going through all of this without you all by my side.”

Sayori: (teary-eyed) “I’m just so glad we ended up in the literature club together. We’ve created such a beautiful family here.”

Monika: “It’s amazing how life can bring us together and create these incredible connections. I’m so proud of all of you, both as mothers and as friends.”

(The club members gather in a group hug, their children joining in with laughter and joy. They continue to find strength and happiness in each other, knowing that their bond will last a lifetime.)

Yuri: (whispering) “Thank you all, for everything. I couldn’t ask for a better family.”

(And in that moment, surrounded by their loved ones, the club members reflect on the journey they’ve been through. They realize that their friendship and support have carried them through the highs and lows, and they are forever grateful for the love they share.)

(Eventually, Sayori and Monika welcome their own little ones. Sayori had a daughter named “Sky”. Shortly after, Monika gave birth to identical quadruplet daughters - “Scarlet”, “Violet”, “Teal”, and “Indigo”.)

Yuri: (looking at their growing family) “Our club has truly become a place of love and miracles. Our children will continue to bring joy to our lives, just as we’ve brought joy to each other.”

Natsuki: “I can’t wait to watch them grow up together, just like we did. They’ll have an unbreakable bond, just like us.”

Sayori: (giving a contented sigh) “I’m so lucky to have found this club, and all of you. Our friendship has given us so much, and now it’s giving our children a beautiful future.”

Monika: (holding her newborn daughters) “We’ve created something special here, something that will continue to grow and flourish for generations to come. And it all started with a simple literature club.”

(As their children play and laugh together, the club members reflect on the incredible journey they’ve shared. They have become more than just friends - they have become a family, bound together by love and the power of their literary passions.)

(And so, the club members continue to support each other through the joys and challenges of motherhood. They remain a tight-knit group, always there to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. The literature club will forever be a place of love and friendship, a sanctuary for these women and their growing families.)

(Unfortunately, on Sky’s 5th birthday, Natsuki died in a car crash.)