(In the clubroom…)

Monika: (panicked) “M-M-Minika?! W-W-Where are you, sweetheart?!”

Sayori: (noticing Monika panicking) “What’s wrong, Monika?”

Monika: “I can’t find my daughter - Minika! I swear, I brought her with me!”

Sayori: “Okay, okay, let’s not panic. Let’s just all calm down and help you look for her. Where was the last place you saw her?”

Monika: “I remember having her in my arms when we entered the clubroom. I put her down for a moment while I was attending to something, but when I turned around, she was gone.”

Yuri: “Did anyone else come into the clubroom while you weren’t looking?”

Natsuki: “I don’t think so. It’s just been us here.”

Sayori: “Let’s all split up and search the clubroom thoroughly. She couldn’t have gone far, right?”

Natsuki: (rubbing her 7-month bump) “Just because Sakura’s putting a lot of weight on me doesn’t mean that I won’t search! Count me in!”

Monika: (relieved) “Thank you, Natsuki. I appreciate it.”

Yuri: “We need to find Minika quickly. She’s just a child, and we don’t know what could happen if she’s alone.”

Sayori: “Let’s be quick and keep an eye out for any hiding places she could be in.”

Natsuki: (determined) “I’ll check behind the shelves and under the tables. She might be hiding.”

Yuri: “I’ll search the bookshelves. Maybe she got curious and wandered over there.”

Sayori: “I’ll look near the windows and door in case she somehow got out.”

Monika: “And I’ll check under the desks and chairs in case she crawled under them.”

(They all split up and start searching the clubroom in their designated areas. They call out Minika’s name, hoping she will respond or make some noise.)

Yuri: (excitedly) “I found her! She’s hiding behind the bookshelf. She must have been scared.”

Sayori: (relieved) “Thank goodness! We found her safe and sound.”

Monika: (rushing over) “Oh, Minika, sweetheart, are you okay? Mommy was so worried.”

Minika: (giggling) “I was playing hide and seek with you, Mommy! Did I hide really well?”

Monika: (smiling) “You did, sweetie. You almost gave us all a heart attack, though.”

Natsuki: (teasingly) “Well, next time, try not to hide for too long, or else we’ll all be worried sick. But trust me, I almost went into labor there.”

(They all laugh)

Yuri: “Well, I’m glad everything turned out fine. Let’s all remember to keep a close eye on Minika from now on.”

Sayori: “Absolutely. We should make sure she’s always supervised in the clubroom.”

Natsuki: “And maybe we can also childproof the clubroom a bit. Sakura’s going to be joining us soon.”

Monika: “That’s a good idea, Natsuki. We definitely need to make the clubroom safe for both Minika and Sakura.”

Yuri: “We can start by securing any loose wires or cords and covering electrical outlets. We should also make sure any sharp objects or hazardous materials are out of reach.”

Sayori: “And maybe we can put up some safety gates or barriers to prevent them from wandering off. We want to avoid any accidents or injuries.”

Natsuki: “Right, and we should also make sure all furniture is sturdy and won’t tip over easily. We don’t want any accidents with curious little toddlers.”

Monika: “I agree with all of those suggestions. We should prioritize their safety and create a welcoming environment for them in the clubroom.”

(They all start brainstorming and making a plan to childproof the clubroom. They move furniture, remove any potential hazards, and create a designated play area with soft mats and toys.)

Monika: “There, I think we’ve done a good job. Now we can feel confident about bringing Minika and Sakura here.”

Yuri: “Absolutely. We’ve created a safe space for them to play and explore while we’re here.”

Sayori: “I’m sure they’ll both love spending time in the clubroom with all of us. It’ll be a great place for them to grow and learn.”

Natsuki: (placing a protective cover on a table corner) “And we’ll always keep an eye on them, making sure they’re safe and happy.”

Monika: (smiling) “Thank you, everyone. I appreciate all your help and support in finding Minika and making the clubroom child-friendly.”

Natsuki: (placing a hand on her baby bump) “Oh!”

Monika: “Natsuki, are you okay?”

Natsuki: (blushing) “Yeah, I’m fine. I just felt a little kick from Sakura. She must be excited about the baby-friendly clubroom too.”

Minika: (gasping) “Can I feel, Auntie Natsuki?”

Natsuki: (smiling and lifting up her uniform to reveal her baby bump) “Of course, Minika. Come here and feel the baby kick.”

Minika: (gently placing her hand on Natsuki’s baby bump) “Wow, Auntie Natsuki, your baby is so active!”

Natsuki: (giggling) “She sure is! She’s already full of energy.”

Minika: (giggling along) “I can’t wait to have a little cousin to play with!”

Monika: (smiling) “It’ll be wonderful for Minika and Sakura to grow up together, won’t it?”

Yuri: “Absolutely. They’ll have each other as friends and confidants.”

Sayori: “And they’ll have all of us as their role models and support system.”

Natsuki: (patting Minika’s head) “You’re going to be such a caring cousin, Minika. Want to try talking to Sakura?”

Minika: (excited) “Can I? I want to tell her how much fun the clubroom is going to be!”

Natsuki: (placing Minika’s hand on her baby bump) “Just speak softly and say hi to Sakura.”

Minika: (gently speaking) “Hi, Sakura! It’s me, your cousin Minika! I can’t wait for you to join us in the clubroom. We’re all going to have so much fun together!”

(As if in response to Minika’s voice, Sakura starts kicking even more than before.)