(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!"

(Kulche bounces excitedly at the name, its body jiggling in delight.)

Kulche: (excited sounds)