(As I entered the clubroom, I could hear Sayori and Natsuki discussing something - while Ayano, Himari, Kotonhoa, and Charloette were setting up different things, like an emerald green pool and other decorations. Strangely, Monika - our club president - wasn’t there.)

Kotonhoa: “Okay, that’s everything. I think this will be great!”

(I walked to see what they were doing.)

Natsuki: “Oh! Hey, Yuri! Is everything okay?”

Sayori: “We were just thinking of some ideas for our next club activity!”

Yuri: “Ah, I see. What ideas do you have in mind?”

Ayano: “We’re thinking of having a pool party! We got this emerald green pool here to set up.”

Himari: “And we got some snacks and drinks ready too!”

Charloette: “And some decorations to make it look festive.”

Yuri: “That sounds like a great idea! When are we planning to have this pool party?”

Sayori: “We were thinking of having it this weekend! What do you think, Yuri?”

Yuri: “That sounds perfect. I’ll make sure to bring some snacks too.”

Natsuki: “Great! I can’t wait to see you in a swimsuit, Yuri.”

(I blushed at Natsuki’s comment.)

Yuri: “Um, Natsuki, please don’t tease me like that.”

Sayori: “Oh, come on, Yuri! Don’t be shy. We’re all friends here.”

Kotonhoa: “Yeah, it’ll be fun! You’ll see.”

(Hearing their encouragement, I couldn’t help but smile.)

Yuri: “Okay, I’ll try to be a good sport about it.”

Charloette: “That’s the spirit! We’re gonna have so much fun!”

(As everyone continued to chat and prepare for the pool party, I couldn’t help but feel grateful to be part of such a wonderful club and have such supportive friends. Just then, we all heard a knock on the door.)

Sayori: “I’ll get it!”

(Sayori went to the door and opened it, revealing Monika standing outside - but her belly was strangely swollen.)

Monika: “Hey everyone, sorry I’m late.”

Sayori: “Monika! We were wondering where you were.”

Monika: “Sorry about that. I had some last-minute club business to take care of.”

Natsuki: “So, are you ready for the pool party this weekend?”

Monika: “Pool party? What pool party?”

Ayano: “We were just talking about having a pool party this weekend, Monika.”

Himari: “We already got everything prepared.”

Charloette: “And we invited other classmates too.”

Monika: “I’m sorry, but I didn’t know anything about this- OW! Ow, ow, ow!”

(As Monika spoke, she suddenly clutched her belly and winced in pain. I started to feel worried about her.)

Yuri: “Monika, are you okay? You’re clutching your belly.”

Monika: “I…I don’t know. I’ve been feeling strange all day. It’s like something is pushing against my stomach- AHH!”

(I watched in shock as Monika doubled over in pain.)

Monika: “I-I-I think something’s wrong! I’ve never had this much pain before-”

(Suddenly, we all saw a small puddle of water form between Monika’s legs.)

Monika: “Oh my god…this can’t be happening now!”

(Sayori rushed to Monika’s side while the rest of us stood by in shock.)

Sayori: “Monika, what’s wrong?!”

(We all waited Monika’s response while she screamed in pain - but the response wasn’t what we expected.)

Monika: “I think…I think I’m going into labor.”

(My jaw dropped at Monika’s announcement. None of us were prepared for this.)

Natsuki: “Labor?! But…how?!”

Ayano: “She must have been pregnant this whole time.”

Himari: “We need to get her to a hospital!”

Charloette: “Monika, should I call an ambulance?”

Monika: “N-N-N-No…it’s too late for me to go to a hospital. I need to start pushing…like, right now!”

Sayori: “Oh my god, okay! We need to get you somewhere safe.”

(Sayori and Himari helped Monika to a nearby couch and laid her down as gently as possible. I stood there frozen in shock, not knowing what to do.)

Natsuki: “Yuri, can you call an ambulance anyways? Just in case…”

(I knew that Natsuki desperately needed me to call an ambulance, but they’re not going to make it in time. I knew I had to trust Monika, and help her give birth.)