(In the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “There! Everything’s set up for today’s meeting.”

Yuri: “Thank you, Monika. You always do such a great job with the presentations and activities.”

Sayori: “I can’t wait to discuss the new book we’re reading. I have so many thoughts and ideas already.”

Monika: “Anything to add, Natsuki?”

(Monika turns towards Natsuki’s chair, but notices it empty)

Monika: “Hmm, where’s Natsuki? She’s never late for a meeting.”

Yuri: “Maybe she got caught up in something. I’m sure she’ll be here soon.”

Sayori: “I hope so, I was looking forward to hearing her thoughts on the book.”

(Meanwhile, at Natsuki’s place…)

Natsuki: “Of all times to have contractions…it had to be now?! I was just on my way to the literature club meeting! Great, just great. How am I supposed to explain this to the others?!”

(Suddenly, a wave of pain hits Natsuki and she has to sit down on her bed, breathing heavily.)

Nurse: (knocking on the door) “Natsuki, are you alright in there?”

Natsuki: (panicking) “I-I think… I think I’m going into labor…”

Nurse: (rushing in) “Oh my goodness! Okay, let’s get you to the hospital right away. Don’t worry, everything will be okay.”

Natsuki: (tearfully) “But…but what about the literature club meeting? I have to tell them…”

Nurse: “Your health and your baby’s health are the only priorities right now, Natsuki. We’ll let them know what happened, don’t worry.”

Natsuki: “Okay, thank you. I just hope they- AAGH!!!”

Nurse: “It looks like the contractions are starting to pick up. Just focus on your breathing and try to stay calm. We’ll get you to the hospital as quickly as possible.”

Natsuki: (nodding, through tears) “Okay, okay…”

(Meanwhile, back at the literature club…)

Monika: “I’m starting to get really worried about Natsuki. She’s never just missed a meeting like this before.”

Yuri: “I agree. Maybe we should try calling her?”

Sayori: “Good idea, Monika. Let’s see if she picks up.”

(They dial Natsuki’s number and it goes straight to voicemail.)

Yuri: “It went straight to voicemail. That’s not like her…”

Monika: “I’m starting to get a bad feeling about this. Maybe we should go check on her?”

Sayori: “I agree. Let’s go see if she’s okay.”

(The three girls quickly pack up and head to Natsuki’s house, praying that everything is alright with their friend.)

(On the way to the hospital…)

Nurse: “Hang in there, Natsuki. We’re almost at the hospital.”

Natsuki: “I-I’m trying, but it hurts so much…”

Nurse: “I know, but you’re doing great. Just a little bit longer, and you’ll get to meet your baby.”

Natsuki: “Thank you for being here with me. I’m so scared and I don’t know what to- …oh no…!”

(Natsuki’s water breaks before they arrive at the hospital, and her baby starts coming faster than expected.)

Nurse: “Oh my goodness! We need to get you inside right away!”

Natsuki: “I-I can’t! I need to push!”

Nurse: “Natsuki, I know you need to push, but we need to get you inside the hospital. Can you hold on just a little bit longer?”

Natsuki: “I-I-I don’t think I can! It’s too strong!”

Nurse: “Okay, okay, just focus on your breathing. We’re almost there.”

(Just as they pull up to the hospital entrance, Natsuki lets out an agonizing scream as the pain becomes to much for