(In a futuristic city…)

Sayori: (waking up in shock) “What the-?! What’s going on?! What is this place?!”

(Sayori quickly takes in the futuristic city around her. It was…oddly familiar. Just then, she spots three girls that look like her friends.)

Yuri look-alike: “I’m amazed as to how our ancestors founded the club we’re now part of.”

Natsuki look-alike: “Agreed! I can’t wait to write more poems!”

Monika look-alike: “Come on, let’s head back to the clubroom.”

(The three girls all walk off, leaving Sayori in a state of confusion.)

Sayori: (rushing after them) “Wait! Hold on! Please, can you tell me what’s going on?”

Yuri look-alike: (turning back with a kind smile) “Oh, hello there. Are you lost?”

Sayori: “I…I guess you could say that. I woke up here in this city, and I have no idea how I got here or what’s happening.”

Monika look-alike: (curiously) “That’s strange. I’ve never seen you before, and I thought I knew everyone in the city.”

Natsuki look-alike: “Maybe she’s from another district? It’s possible.”

Sayori: (nervously) “I don’t know what district means, but I need to find my way back home. Can you help me?”

Yuri look-alike: “Of course! We’ll do our best to assist you. By the way, I’m Emi, this is Rin, and she’s Mio.” (pointing to each girl respectively)

Sayori: (smiling) “I’m Sayori. It’s nice to meet all of you. So, about this club you mentioned earlier…what kind of club is it?”

Mio: “It’s called the Literature Club. We gather to share and discuss our writing, as well as appreciate literature in general. It’s a small community, but we’re quite passionate about it.”

Sayori: (feeling a rush of familiarity) “Wait, the Literature Club…that sounds so familiar. I think I’ve heard of it before.”

Emi: “Oh really? Maybe you’ve visited our club or heard of it from someone else.”

Sayori: “I’m not sure, but it’s strange how everything feels so familiar here. Even you all, you look like my friends back home.”

Rin: “That’s interesting. Maybe there’s a connection between our worlds.”

Mio: “Or maybe it’s just a coincidence. Well, no matter what it is, we’ll help you find your way back home, Sayori.”

Sayori: “Thank you, I really appreciate it. I hope I can find some answers soon. But in the meantime, I’d love to learn more about this Literature Club.”

Emi: “Sure thing! We can take you there and introduce you to everyone. They’ll be excited to meet you.”

(Sayori follows the three girls as they lead her through the futuristic city. Along the way, they talk about their hobbies, their favorite books, and their experiences in the Literature Club. Sayori can’t help but feel a sense of belonging, as if she’s found another home.)

Sayori: “You all seem so passionate and dedicated to this club. It’s really inspiring.”

Mio: “We are, Sayori. We’ve found a place where we can be ourselves and express our creativity freely. It’s a special place for all of us.”

Rin: “And we’re happy to have you as a potential member too.”

Sayori: “Oh, I don’t know if I could join. I mean, I have my own club back home that I care so much about.”

Emi: “That’s alright, Sayori. You don’t have to decide right away. Just know that you’re always welcome here.”

(Sayori smiles and nods, grateful for the kindness and acceptance she’s found in these friends who resemble her own. As they make their way towards the Literature Club, Sayori can’t help but wonder if her unexpected journey to this futuristic city holds a greater purpose. But after seeing the clubroom, the same familiar feeling hits Sayori like a ton of bricks - it was the same clubroom she went to! And as all the pieces came together, Sayori realized where in time she really was.)

Sayori: “Wait, the clubroom…the houses…the school…am I…AM I IN THE FREAKING FUTURE?!”

Emi: (laughing) “Well, it seems like you’ve figured it out, Sayori! Welcome to the future!”

Rin: “It’s quite a leap, isn’t it? But don’t worry, we’ve all adjusted to this world just fine.”

Mio: “Indeed! The advancements in technology have been incredible. It’s a whole new era!”

Sayori: (bouncing with excitement) “This is amazing! I never thought I would get to experience the future like this!”

(Sayori notices a photo lying on the ground. It was of Yuri, Natsuki, and Monika - all three of whom were heavily pregnant. The photo clearly must’ve been taken before everything became so high-tech - as Yuri, Natsuki, and Monika couldn’t be around anymore.)