(In the clubroom…)

Monika: “Wait a minute…where’s Natsuki?”

Yuri: “Maybe she overslept? I don’t know, I’m out of ideas…at least my little Violet’s kicking. She’s quite active for 7 months.”

Sayori: “I’ll give Natsuki a call, just in case.”

(Sayori takes out her phone and dials Natsuki’s number. After a few rings, Natsuki finally picks up.)

Natsuki: “Hello?”

Sayori: “Hey Natsuki, it’s Sayori! We’re all waiting for you at the clubroom. Is everything okay? You didn’t forget about our meeting, did you?”

Natsuki: “Oh shoot, I completely lost track of time! I’m really sorry, guys. My alarm clock didn’t go off, and I guess I slept through it. I’ll hurry over right away.”

Monika: “That’s alright, Natsuki. Just make sure to get here soon. We’ve got a lot to discuss today.”

Natsuki: “I will, I promise. Sorry again!”

(Natsuki quickly hangs up the call and rushes to get ready. Meanwhile, the other girls in the clubroom patiently wait for her arrival.)

Monika: “It seems like Natsuki just overslept. We all have those days, don’t we?”

Yuri: “Indeed. It’s important to be understanding and patient with each other’s occasional mishaps.”

Sayori: “That’s right! As long as she’s okay, that’s all that matters. Plus, it gives us a chance to catch up before she gets here!”

(The girls engage in light conversation while waiting for Natsuki to join them. Eventually, Natsuki arrives, slightly out of breath but with a smile on her face.)

Natsuki: “Sorry for keeping you all waiting. I’ll make sure to set multiple alarms next time.”

Monika: “No worries, Natsuki. Now that we’re all here, let’s get started, shall we?”

Sayori: (noticing the visible discomfort on Yuri’s face) “Yuri, are you okay?”

Yuri: (slightly in pain) “Sayori…my water just broke. I think Violet’s coming earlier than expected.”

(Monika and Sayori gasp in surprise while Natsuki looks concerned.)

Monika: “Yuri, we need to get you to the hospital right away.”

Natsuki: “I’ll call an ambulance. Don’t worry, Yuri, everything will be alright.”

Sayori: “Hang in there, Yuri. We’re here for you.”

(The girls quickly gather Yuri’s things and rush out of the clubroom. Monika and Natsuki help Yuri into the car while Sayori calls the hospital to let them know they’re on their way.)

Yuri: “They’re getting stronger…”

Monika: “We’re almost there, Yuri. Just hold on a little longer.”

Natsuki: “Just focus on your breathing, Yuri. You’re doing great.”

Sayori: “We’re right by your side, Yuri. We’ll be with you every step of the way.”

(Yuri clenches her fists, enduring the increasingly intense contractions. Just then, she lets out an agonizing scream as she starts pushing. Monika stops the car - startling the other girls.)

Sayori: “Monika, what are you doing?! We need to rush Yuri to the hospital!”

Monika: “I’m sorry, but we’re not going to make it to the hospital in time. Violet needs to be delivered urgently.”

Natsuki: “What?! Are you saying we have to deliver the baby here?”

Monika: “I’m afraid so. It’s too risky to continue driving when Yuri is in active labor.”

Sayori: (frantically) “But we don’t have any medical supplies or experience delivering babies!”

Monika: “I know it’s not ideal, but we have to do the best we can. We’ll have to rely on our instincts and support Yuri through this.”

Natsuki: (determined) “Okay, we can do this. Yuri, just breathe and push when you feel ready. We’ll guide you through it.”

Yuri: (gritting her teeth) “Okay, I trust you. Let’s do this together.”

(The girls quickly transform the clubroom into an impromptu birthing area. They gather towels, blankets, and anything else they can find to make Yuri as comfortable as possible. Natsuki takes charge, remembering what little she knows about childbirth from books and movies.)

Natsuki: “Yuri, breathe deeply, and when the contraction comes, bear down and push as hard as you can. We’ll count to three, and you go for it, okay?”

Yuri: (nods) “Okay, I’m ready.”

(The room falls into a tense silence as Yuri’s contractions grow stronger and closer together. With each push, the girls cheer her on and offer words of encouragement.)

Monika: “You’re doing amazing, Yuri! Just a little more!”

Sayori: “Keep it up, Yuri! We’re all here for you!”

Natsuki: “That’s it, Yuri! You’re so strong!”

(Yuri’s determination and the support from her friends fuel her as she gives it her all. Finally, after what feels like an eternity, a cry fills the room, and a beautiful newborn baby girl enters the world.)

Natsuki: (overwhelmed with emotions) “She’s here…Violet is here…”

Sayori: (teary-eyed) “Congratulations, Yuri! You did it!”

Monika: “Welcome to the world, baby Violet. You’re surrounded by so much love already.”

(Yuri, exhausted but filled with joy, cradles her newborn daughter in her arms. The clubroom, once a place for literature discussions, now becomes a place of celebration and the beginning of a new chapter for Yuri and Violet.)

Natsuki: (smiling) “Well, Yuri, it looks like our meeting got a little more eventful than expected.”

Yuri: (softly) “Yes, indeed. Thank you all for being here for me, for delivering Violet. Now then…let’s get her fed, shall we?” (to baby Violet) “Come on, my little girl…latch on…”