(In the clubroom…)

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

Yuri: “I don’t know. I miss rubbing her belly and feeling baby Sakura’s kicks.”

Sayori: “Me too. MC, my beloved, could you give her a call?”

MC: “Yeah, of course Sayori. Let me just give her a call.”

(MC takes out his phone and dials Natsuki’s number. After a few rings, however, it goes straight to voicemail.)

MC: “Huh, that’s strange. It went straight to voicemail. Maybe her phone ran out of battery.”

Monika: “Oh no, I hope she’s alright.”

Yuri: “Perhaps she’s just busy or forgot her phone somewhere.”

Sayori: “I’m getting a little worried. Natsuki always has her phone with her.”

MC: “Maybe we should try contacting her parents or someone who might know where she is.”

Monika: “That’s a good idea. Let’s give it a try.”

(The club members gather Natsuki’s emergency contact information and start making calls.)

Yuri: “I reached out to Natsuki’s mom, but she mentioned that she hasn’t seen her since this morning. She seemed concerned as well.”

Monika: “Oh no. This is getting really worrying.”

Sayori: “I tried calling a few of her friends, but none of them seem to know where she could be either.”

MC: “This is highly unusual. Maybe we should go to her house just to make sure she’s alright.”

Yuri: “Yes, I think that’s the best course of action. We shouldn’t waste any more time.”

(The club members quickly gather their things and head towards Natsuki’s house. Upon arrival, they notice that the front door is unlocked.)

Monika: “That’s strange. Natsuki’s house is usually always locked.”

Sayori: “Let’s go inside and see if she’s okay.”

(They cautiously step inside Natsuki’s house, calling out her name.)

MC: “Natsuki? Are you here?”

Yuri: “Natsuki, please answer. We’re really worried about you.”

(Natsuki’s screams could be heard from upstairs.)

Natsuki: “Help!! She’s coming out!!”

(Startled, the club members rush upstairs towards Natsuki’s voice. As they enter her room, they find Natsuki backed into a corner, her face contorted in pain.)

Monika: “Natsuki, what’s happening? Are you alright?”

Natsuki: (grasping her stomach) “My water broke!! Sakura’s coming!!”

(MC and the others exchange shocked looks, realizing that Natsuki is about to give birth right there in her room.)

MC: “Okay, okay, stay calm, Natsuki. We’ll help you through this. Yuri, do you have any medical knowledge or experience?”

Yuri: “I’ve read a few books on childbirth, but I’m not a trained professional. However, I’ll do my best to assist Natsuki.”

Sayori: “I’ll call an ambulance right away. We shouldn’t take any chances.”

(Sayori quickly dials the emergency number as Monika and MC support Natsuki, helping her to lie down on her bed while Yuri retrieves some towels.)

Natsuki: “Oh god, it hurts so much! MC, please stay with me.”

MC: “Don’t worry, Natsuki. I’m right here with you. Just focus on your breathing and try to stay as calm as possible. Remember that we’re here to support you.”

(Yuri returns with the towels and starts preparing a makeshift bed for the newborn baby. Monika keeps track of the contractions, trying to time them and reassure Natsuki.)

Monika: “You’re doing great, Natsuki. Just keep breathing through the contractions. The ambulance should be here soon.”

Natsuki: (gritting her teeth) “I can’t believe this is happening. Sakura, I need you to be strong too.”

(Just then, Natsuki screams in pain - signaling she was in the last stages of labor.)