(In the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “Yuri, wake up! This isn’t time to take a nap!”

Yuri: (yawning and rubbing her eyes) “Oh…I’m sorry, Monika. I must have dozed off. I’m still half-asleep.”

Monika: (smiling) “It’s alright, Yuri. We all have those moments. But we have a meeting to get through today, remember?”

Yuri: (nodding) “Yes, of course. I apologize for my lack of focus.”

Monika: “No need to apologize, Yuri. We all have our off days. Just try to stay awake for now.”

Yuri: (sighs) “I’ll do my best, Monika.”

(They both gather their notebooks and sit down at the table.)

Monika: “Alright, everyone should be here soon. Let’s just wait a little bit longer.”

Yuri: “Do you mind if I make some tea while we wait? It might help me wake up a bit.”

Monika: “That’s a great idea, Yuri. Go ahead and make some tea for yourself. I’ll make sure to call you when the others arrive.”

Yuri: “Thank you, Monika.”

(Yuri goes to the corner of the room where a small tea set is kept and begins brewing a fresh pot of tea.)

(Monika watches Yuri attentively, her gaze filled with admiration for the way Yuri effortlessly handles the delicate teacups and gracefully pours the fragrant tea.)

Monika: “You really have a talent for making tea, Yuri. It’s always so soothing to watch you.”

Yuri: (blushing) “T-Thank you, Monika. It’s just something I enjoy doing. It helps me relax.”

Monika: “Well, the entire club benefits from your talent. It’s a nice touch that adds to our literature club’s atmosphere.”

Yuri: (smiling shyly) “I’m glad you think so, Monika.”

(Just as Yuri finishes pouring the tea, Sayori bursts into the clubroom with her usual exuberance.)

Sayori: “Monikaaaa! Yurii! I’m ready for today’s meeting! What’re we gonna talk about?”

Monika: (laughs) “Good timing, Sayori. We were just about to get started. Take a seat, and we’ll fill you in.”

(Sayori plops down at the table, her eyes widening as she catches the aroma of the tea.)

Sayori: “Ooh, did Yuri make her special tea? It smells amazing!”

Yuri: “I did. Feel free to have a cup, Sayori.”

(Sayori eagerly reaches for a teacup, sipping it tentatively before her face lights up with delight.)

Sayori: “Yuri, you’re a tea genius! This is so yummy!”

(Yuri’s face flushes with a mix of embarrassment and happiness at Sayori’s enthusiastic praise.)

Yuri: “I-I’m glad you like it, Sayori. It’s always nice to share something I enjoy with all of you.”

(All of a sudden, Natsuki - 7 months pregnant at that - bursts into the room, screaming in pain.)

Natsuki: (clutching her stomach) “Ow! Ow! Monika, help!”

Monika: (rushing to Natsuki’s side) “Natsuki, what’s wrong? Are you okay?”

Natsuki: (panting) “I think…I think it’s time…the baby’s coming! This shouldn’t be happening - I thought I had more time! Help me, Monika!”

Monika: (panicking) “Okay, stay calm, Natsuki. We need to get you to the nurse’s office-”

Natsuki: “I don’t think there’s time! I can feel the baby coming, Monika!”

Yuri: (wide-eyed) “Natsuki, you need a doctor! We have to call an ambulance immediately!”

(Sayori quickly pulls out her phone and dials emergency services while Monika supports Natsuki and tries to keep her calm.)

Sayori: (on the phone) “Hello? Yes, we have a medical emergency at our school. One of our friends is going into labor. We need an ambulance right away!”

Operator: “Okay, help is on the way. Stay with your friend and try to keep her comfortable until the paramedics arrive.”

(Sayori hangs up the phone and rushes over to Natsuki’s side.)

Sayori: “Natsuki, it’s going to be okay. Help is on the way. Just try to take deep breaths.”

Natsuki: (gritting her teeth) “I can’t…I can’t do this! I’m not ready!”

Yuri: (grabs Natsuki’s hand) “Natsuki, you’re strong. You can do this. We’re here for you.”

(Monika and Sayori exchange worried glances, but they continue to support Natsuki.)

Monika: “Just remember, Natsuki, you have a whole support system here. We’re all here for you, no matter what.”

(Natsuki takes a deep breath and nods, tears streaming down her face. But at that moment, her expression turns back to agony as her body instinctively