(In the clubroom…)

Monika: “Wait a minute…where’s Natsuki?”

Sayori: “I have no clue.”

Yuri: “No idea. Monika, do you know where she is?”

Monika: “I don’t know.” (rubbing her baby bump) “I can’t think straight with this baby bump.”

Sayori: “Oh, Monika, are you feeling alright? Is the baby giving you trouble?”

Monika: “No, it’s just the constant weight and feeling a little off-balance. But enough about me, we need to find Natsuki. She couldn’t have just vanished.”

Yuri: “You’re right, Monika. Let’s split up and search the school for her. We can’t leave a club member behind, especially with the festival coming up.”

Sayori: “I’ll check the classrooms upstairs. Natsuki might be reading manga somewhere.”

Yuri: “I’ll search the library and see if she’s hidden among the bookshelves.”

Monika: “I can check the cafeteria and music room. Maybe Natsuki took a break from club activities- …oh…oh gosh…”

Sayori: “Monika, what’s wrong? Did you find something?”

Monika: (placing a hand on her stomach) “I…I think my water just broke. Oh no, this can’t be happening now!”

Yuri: “Monika, we need to get you to a hospital right away. Don’t worry, we’ll find Natsuki later. Your health and the baby’s wellbeing are the top priority.”

Sayori: “I’ll go call for an ambulance. Hang in there, Monika!”

(Sayori quickly rushes for an ambulance, all while Monika’s labor progresses much faster than normal.)

Monika: (breathing heavily) “I…I can’t believe this is happening. But we can’t waste any time. Let’s get to the hospital as soon as possible.”

Yuri: “Hold on, Monika. We’ll support you every step of the way. Just breathe and focus on staying calm.”

(Monika, Yuri, and Sayori hurry to the nearest exit and flag down a passing teacher for assistance. The teacher quickly helps them and calls for the school nurse to join them.)

Sayori: “The ambulance is on its way, Monika. Just a little longer, okay?”

Monika: “Thank you, Sayori. I…I can’t believe I didn’t see this coming. I should have been more prepared.”

(Suddenly, the desperate urge to push fills Monika’s body within mere minutes.)

Monika: (gritting her teeth) “I…can’t hold it in any longer. The baby is coming!”

Yuri: “Stay strong, Monika. The nurse is on her way and the ambulance will be here soon. Just take deep breaths and try to relax as much as you can.”

(Monika nods, her face contorted with pain as she tries to control her breathing.)

Sayori: “You’re doing great, Monika! Just a little longer, and we’ll have you and the baby in the care of medical professionals.”

(Just then, Natsuki arrives.)

Natsuki: “What’s going on? Why are you all outside? And Monika, why are you in pain?”

Yuri: “Natsuki, we’ve been looking all over for you. Monika went into labor unexpectedly, and we’re waiting for an ambulance to arrive.”

Natsuki: “Oh my gosh, I had no idea. Is there anything I can do to help?”

Monika: (through gritted teeth) “Just…stay by my side, Natsuki. Your presence alone will be a comfort.”

(Natsuki immediately rushes to Monika’s side, offering her a supportive hand and words of encouragement.)

Natsuki: “You’re so strong, Monika. You’ve got this. We’ll get through this together.”

Monika: (starting to push) “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!”

(The intense pain echoes throughout the schoolyard as Monika continues to push, with Natsuki holding her hand tightly.)

Yuri: “The ambulance is here! They’ll be able to provide the necessary medical assistance.”

Sayori: “Great! Let’s help Monika into the ambulance and make sure we bring her belongings with us.”

(With the help of the school nurse and the arriving paramedics, Monika is carefully transferred onto a stretcher.)

Paramedic: “Alright, let’s get moving. We’ll take care of you, Monika.”

Monika: “Thank you…thank you all for being here.” (continuing to push) “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I-I-I-IT’S COMING OUT NOW!!!”

(With one final push, Monika’s baby is born, crying and full of life.)

Paramedic: “Congratulations, it’s a healthy baby girl!”

Monika: (relieved and filled with joy) “Oh my goodness, I did it! We did it!” (cradling her newborn daughter) “Hello, my little girl…it’s me - your mommy. I think I’m going to name you…Minika.”