(In the clubroom…)

Monika: (cradling baby Minika - who is crying non-stop) “There, there, sweetheart. Are you hungry?”

Sayori: “Monika, what’s going on?”

Monika: “Oh! Hello, Sayori. This little bundle of joy in my arms is my daughter. Her name is Minika.”

Sayori: “Oh wow, she’s so adorable! Congratulations, Monika! How have things been with being a new mom?”

Monika: “Thank you, Sayori! It’s been quite an adjustment, to say the least. Being a new mom definitely has its challenges, especially with little Minika here crying so much. I think she might be hungry, but I’m still getting used to her schedule.”

Sayori: “Aw, I can imagine how tough it must be. But I’m sure you’re doing great. Is there anything I can do to help?”

Monika: “Actually, that would be amazing, Sayori. I could use an extra pair of hands. Would you mind fetching a bottle for Minika? It should be in the bag near the table.”

Sayori: “Of course, Monika! I’ll be right back.”

(Sayori quickly goes over to the bag and retrieves a bottle.)

Monika: “Thank you so much, Sayori. I really appreciate it.”

(Sayori hands Monika the bottle. But when Monika tries to bring the bottle to Minika’s mouth, Minika just shoves it away. Looks like Minika’s not in the mood for bottled milk. Just then, Yuri, Kotonhoa, and Natsuki enter the clubroom - with Kotonhoa being heavily pregnant with twins.)

Kotonhoa: (rubbing her belly) “What’s all the noise about? I can already feel the twins getting ready to be born soon.”

Monika: “Oh, sorry for the noise, Kotonhoa. Minika has been crying a lot, and I was trying to give her some milk, but she doesn’t seem interested.”

Yuri: “Perhaps she’s looking for something else. Sometimes babies can be quite particular about their preferences.”

Natsuki: “Yeah, they can be picky eaters sometimes. Maybe she wants something different instead of milk.”

Monika: “Hmm, you might be right. I’ll try to figure out what she wants.”

Sayori: “Do you want me to hold her for a bit while you figure it out, Monika?”

Monika: “That would be really helpful, Sayori. Thank you.”

(Sayori carefully takes Minika into her arms, trying to soothe her.)

Yuri: “Have you tried checking if she needs a diaper change, Monika? Sometimes babies cry when they’re uncomfortable.”

Monika: “That’s a good point, Yuri. I’ll check her diaper just to be sure.”

(Monika carefully examines Minika’s diaper and realizes that it is indeed dirty.)

Monika: “Oh my, her diaper needs changing. Thank you, Yuri. Sayori, can you hand me the diaper bag?”

Sayori: “Sure, here you go.”

(Monika takes out a fresh diaper and starts changing Minika’s diaper.)

Natsuki: “Babies can also get fussy if they’re bored. Maybe you can try giving her a toy or something to distract her, Monika.”

Monika: “That’s a great suggestion, Natsuki. I’ll see if she’s interested in any of the toys we brought.”

(Monika offers a colorful rattle to Minika, who immediately grabs it and starts playing with it, her cries subsiding.)

Monika: “It looks like she wanted a toy instead of milk. Thank you all for your help. Being a new mom can be overwhelming sometimes, but I’m grateful to have you all here.”

Yuri: “We’re always here for you, Monika. Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, but you’re doing a fantastic job.”

Kotonhoa: “And soon, you’ll have two more precious babies to take care of, Monika. We’ll all support each other through this exciting phase of our lives.”