(In the school clubroom…)

Natsuki: (clutching her baby bump) “Sakura…of all the times you decide to come out…you decided to be born here?! Couldn’t you have just waited two more months?!”

Monika: “Natsuki, is something wrong?”

Natsuki: (grimacing) “Wrong? Everything is wrong! My water just broke! Sakura is on her way and I have no idea what to do!”

Monika: (panicking) “Oh my goodness, Natsuki! Okay, stay calm. We’ll figure this out. Does anyone have a phone? We need to call an ambulance!”

Sayori: (frantically searching her bag) “I don’t have a phone, Monika! We’ll have to find someone who does!”

Yuri: (trying to steady her breathing) “Natsuki, try to relax. Deep breaths. We’ll find a solution, I’m sure.”

Monika: (thinking quickly) “Alright, I’ll run to the nearest classroom and ask a teacher for help. Stay with Natsuki, Yuri and Sayori.”

Yuri: (nodding) “I’ll do my best to keep Natsuki comfortable until help arrives. We’ll get through this, Natsuki. Just hang in there.”

Natsuki: (squeezing Yuri’s hand tightly) “I…I’m scared, Yuri. What if something goes wrong? What if Sakura-” (feeling an intense surge of pain) “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!”

(Natsuki’s agonizing scream means only one thing - her body had started to push on its own.)

Monika: (rushing to Natsuki’s side) “Natsuki! What’s wrong?! Why are you screaming?!”

Natsuki: (through gritted teeth) “M-My body…its starting to push on its own! I can feel Sakura coming!”

Monika: (shaking off her panic and trying to appear calm) “Natsuki, it’s okay. Your body knows what to do. Just try to breathe through the contractions and let your body do its work.”

Yuri: (placing a soothing hand on Natsuki’s shoulder) “Remember what we learned in the prenatal classes, Natsuki. Trust your body and focus on your breathing. We’re here for you.”

Sayori: (placing a gentle hand on Natsuki’s back) “You’re strong, Natsuki. We’re all here to support you. Just keep breathing and try to relax.”

Natsuki: (taking ragged breaths) “I-I’ll try, but it hurts so much!”

Monika: (looking around the room) “We need to make some preparations. Is there a clean towel or blanket nearby? We’ll need it to keep Sakura warm once she’s born.”

Yuri: (quickly checking the first aid kit) “I found a clean towel here, Monika. It should work.”

Sayori: (searching for anything useful) “I found some gloves from our art club activities. Should I bring them?”

Monika: (nodding) “Yes, bring them just in case. We need to be prepared for anything.”

(As the girls quickly gather what they need, Natsuki continues to endure her contractions, her pain gradually intensifying.)

Natsuki: (gasping between contractions) “I-I can’t do this. It’s too much.”

Yuri: (squeezing Natsuki’s hand) “You’re doing amazing, Natsuki. Just a little longer. We’re almost there.”

Monika: (returning with a teacher and a phone) “I found a phone and called for an ambulance. They’ll be here as soon as possible. Until then, we’ll do our best to assist.”

(The minutes feel like hours as the girls support Natsuki through her labor, offering encouraging words and doing their best to keep her comfortable. Suddenly, she lets out her loudest scream yet.)

Natsuki: (straining) “SHE’S COMING!!! SHE’S COMING!!!”