(In the school literature clubroom...)

Monika: "Sayori should've been here by now. Where is she?!"

Natsuki: "Calm down, Monika. She probably just got caught up in something. You know how she can be."

Yuri: "I wouldn't worry too much. Sayori has a way of getting sidetracked. It's, um, part of her charm."

Monika: "I know, but it's not like her to be late for a meeting. I just… I hope everything's okay."

Natsuki: "Maybe she lost track of time reading manga again? Or maybe she stopped to help someone? You know how she is with her friends."

Yuri: "Perhaps we should send her a message? Sometimes a little reminder can help."

Monika: "Good idea, Yuri. I'll text her. I just hope she responds soon. I really wanted to discuss our plans for the festival."

(She pulls out her phone and types a quick message to Sayori.)

Monika: "Come on, Sayori. Please be okay."

(A few moments pass as Monika anxiously glances at her phone, waiting for a reply.)

Natsuki: "So, what are we even planning for the festival? I hope it’s something fun this year!"

Yuri: "I was thinking we could create a small interactive experience – perhaps a poetry reading where participants can share their own work. I believe it might encourage more people to express themselves."

Natsuki: "That sounds cool! But can we also have some kind of booth? I was thinking about selling baked goods. I could whip up some cupcakes!"

Monika: "I love that idea, Natsuki! We could combine the poetry with some sweet treats. It’ll draw in more people."

Yuri: "We could even create a little atmosphere, with decorations to match the theme of the poetry. Perhaps some fairy lights?"

Monika: "Yes! That could really set the mood."

(Monika looks at her phone again, still no text from Sayori.)

Natsuki: "Hey, Monika, don’t stress too much. Knowing Sayori, she’s probably just being herself and might show up any moment with a crazy story about why she’s late."

Yuri: "Yes, and sometimes getting caught up in spontaneous moments can lead to wonderful experiences. Maybe she's having an adventure."

Monika: "I really hope so… Just the thought of her being in trouble makes me uneasy."

(Meanwhile, wherever Sayori is...)

Sayori: "Agh, jeez... my head. What am I doing here? And what in the world are all these strange-looking blob creatures?"

(Sayori blinks her eyes open, trying to shake off the dizziness. She looks around, confused, at a whimsical landscape filled with jelly-like creatures bouncing around her, each more peculiar than the last.)

Sayori: "W-What is this place? A dream? It feels so... surreal."

(She gets up slowly, brushing some grass off her clothes, and takes a step forward. One of the blob creatures wobbles over to her, its big googly eyes staring curiously.)

Sayori: "Um... hi there!"

???: "Tui tui?"

Sayori: "Tui tui? Is that just your way of saying hello?"

(The blob creature nods enthusiastically, wobbling its gelatinous body as it approaches Sayori.)

Sayori: "That's adorable! I guess I have a new friend. So, uh... do you know how I got here? I was just on my way to the literature club…"

(The creature tilts its head, its gooey form jiggling with confusion. It makes a series of curious sounds, like a mix of chirps and squeaks.)

Sayori: "Hmm, I don’t think we speak the same language! But that’s okay! I love meeting new friends, even if we can’t fully understand each other! You're an energetic fellow, aren't you? I'm naming you Kulche!"