(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-”

Sayori: “Monika, the nurse’s office is on the other side of the school! We need to call an ambulance!”

Monika: (nodding frantically) “You’re right, Sayori. Yuri, can you please call for an ambulance?”

Yuri: (nodding and reaching for her phone) “Of course, Monika. I’ll do it right away.”

(Yuri quickly dials the emergency number and explains the situation to the operator.)

Operator: “Alright, help is on the way. Stay with the person in labor and try to keep her calm until help arrives.”

Monika: (holding Natsuki’s hand) “We will, thank you.”

(Natsuki’s breathing becomes more erratic, and Monika does her best to reassure her.)

Monika: “Just breathe, Natsuki. Help is on its way. Stay with us.”

(Sayori runs to grab some towels and a pillow to make Natsuki more comfortable.)

Sayori: “Here, Natsuki. Let’s prop you up with this pillow and use these towels to keep you warm.”

Natsuki: (grateful) “Th-thanks, Sayori. I didn’t expect this to happen so soon…”

Monika: “It’s alright, Natsuki. We’ll get through this together. Just focus on your breathing.”

(Yuri finishes making the call and returns to Natsuki’s side.)

Yuri: (calmly) “Help will be here soon, Natsuki. Just try to relax and breathe deeply.”

Natsuki: (nodding) “O…okay, Yuri. Thank you.”

(The minutes feel like hours as they wait anxiously for the ambulance to arrive. All of a sudden, Natsuki’s expression turns to agony as her body instinctively