(In the clubroom…)

Monika: (cradling baby Minika - who is crying non-stop) “There, there, sweetheart. Are you hungry?”

Sayori: “Monika, what’s going on?”

Monika: “Oh! Hello, Sayori. This little bundle of joy in my arms is my daughter. Her name is Minika.”

Sayori: “Oh wow, she’s so adorable! Congratulations, Monika! How have things been with being a new mom?”

Monika: “Thank you, Sayori! It’s been quite an adjustment, to say the least. Being a new mom definitely has its challenges, especially with little Minika here crying so much. I think she might be hungry, but I’m still getting used to her schedule.”

Sayori: “Aw, I can imagine how tough it must be. But I’m sure you’re doing great. Is there anything I can do to help?”

Monika: “Actually, that would be amazing, Sayori. I could use an extra pair of hands. Would you mind fetching a bottle for Minika? It should be in the bag near the table.”

Sayori: “Of course, Monika! I’ll be right back.”

(Sayori quickly goes over to the bag and retrieves a bottle.)

Monika: “Thank you so much, Sayori. I really appreciate it.”

(Sayori hands Monika the bottle. But when Monika tries to bring the bottle to Minika’s mouth, Minika just shoves it away. Looks like Minika’s not in the mood for bottled milk…)

Monika: “Oh…she doesn’t seem interested in the bottle. Maybe she wants something else…”

Sayori: “Hmm, maybe she wants to be held differently? Sometimes babies can be particular about their positions.”

Monika: “You might be right. Let me try adjusting how I’m holding her.”

(Monika tries different positions, but Minika continues to cry.)

Monika: “I’m not sure what else to try. Maybe she’s not hungry after all.”

Sayori: “It’s okay, Monika. Sometimes babies cry for reasons other than hunger. It could be that she needs a diaper change or she’s just feeling fussy.”

Monika: “You’re right, Sayori. I should check her diaper. Can you hand me the changing bag?”

(Sayori quickly hands Monika the changing bag.)

Monika: “Thank you, Sayori. I’ll be back in a moment.”

(Monika carefully lays Minika on the changing mat and starts to check her diaper.)

Monika: “Oh, it looks like she does need a diaper change. I didn’t realize it was so full.”

Sayori: “It happens, Monika. Diaper changes can be easy to overlook, especially when you’re still adjusting to being a mom.”

Monika: “I guess I still have a lot to learn. Thank you for understanding, Sayori.”

(Sayori smiles reassuringly.)

Sayori: “Don’t worry, Monika. Being a new mom is a learning process, and you’re doing great. Here, let me clean up the changing mat while you finish changing Minika.”

Monika: “That would be so helpful, Sayori. Thank you.”

(Monika finishes changing Minika’s diaper and picks her up.)

Monika: “There, there, Minika. All fresh and clean now. Let’s see if you’re ready for that bottle again.”

(Monika gently offers the bottle to Minika, and this time, Minika eagerly takes it.)

Monika: “Ah, so you were just fussy because of your diaper. I’m sorry, sweetheart.”

Sayori: “No need to apologize, Monika. You’re doing an amazing job. Motherhood is full of unexpected moments like these.”

Monika: “Thank you for your support, Sayori. I don’t know what I would do without you.”

(Sayori smiles warmly.)

Sayori: “I’ll always be here to help, Monika. And little Minika is lucky to have such a caring and dedicated mom like you.”

Monika: “Thank you, Sayori. That means a lot to me.”

(As Monika continues to feed Minika, the two friends chat and offer each other support, reminding Monika that she’s not alone in this journey of motherhood. Eventually, Yuri and Natsuki enter the clubroom.)