(In the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “Alright, this is getting ridiculous…where’s Yuri?”

Sayori: “I haven’t seen her since yesterday. Maybe she’s sick or something?”

Natsuki: “Ugh, who knows? She’s always so distant, it’s like she lives in her own little dark world or something.”

Monika: “Well, regardless, we can’t just leave her alone. She’s a part of our club, after all. Let’s try giving her a call or something.”

(Sayori calls Yuri’s phone, but it goes straight to voicemail.)

Sayori: “No luck, Monika. It went to voicemail. Maybe she left her phone at home?”

Monika: “I hope that’s the case. But I can’t shake off this feeling of unease. Maybe I’ll go check on her after school if no one hears from her by then.”

Natsuki: “I still don’t get why you’re so worried about her. She’s always so mysterious and creepy. Maybe she’s just off somewhere doing her weird reading thing.”

Monika: “It’s because we’re a club, Natsuki. We should be there for each other, even when things get tough. Yuri may have her quirks, but that doesn’t make her any less important.”

(As the school day ends, Monika heads to Yuri’s house to check on her. She knocks on the door, but there’s no response.)

Monika: “Yuri? Are you home? It’s Monika, from the literature club.”

(Still no response. Worried, Monika tries the doorknob and surprisingly finds it unlocked. She cautiously enters Yuri’s house.)

Monika: “Yuri? Are you here? Hello?”

(As Monika explores the house, she notices the living room cluttered with books and papers. It feels eerie and unsettling.)

Monika: “Yuri? Where are you? This doesn’t look like the kind of mess she normally leaves behind.”

(Suddenly, Monika hears a faint sobbing sound coming from upstairs. She follows the sound, her heart racing.)

Monika: “Yuri? Is that you?”

(As Monika reaches Yuri’s room, she finds the door slightly ajar. She carefully pushes it open and gasps in shock at what she sees.)

Monika: “Y-Yuri…what happened?”

(Yuri is sitting on the floor, very heavily pregnant. She appears to be in pain, and she is clutching her belly tightly.)

Yuri: “M-Monika! T-The baby is coming!”

Monika: “Oh my goodness, Yuri! We need to get you to a hospital right away!”

Yuri: “I…I don’t think I can make it! My water’s already broken, and I need to push!”

Monika: “Yuri, just try and resist the urge to push for now. I’ll call for an ambulance immediately. Stay with me, Yuri.”

(Monika quickly dials the emergency hotline while trying to keep Yuri calm.)

Monika: “Hello, this is an emergency. My friend is in labor and we need an ambulance at [Yuri’s address] right away.”

Operator: “Alright, ma’am. Help is on the way. Try to keep her calm and comfortable.”

(Monika hangs up and rushes back to Yuri’s side. She grabs a few blankets nearby to make her more comfortable.)

Monika: “Stay strong, Yuri. Help is on the way. I’m here with you every step of the way.”

(Yuri nods, tears streaming down her face as she leans on Monika for support.)

Yuri: “Th-Thank you, Monika. I…I didn’t expect this to happen. I’m scared.”

Monika: “I know, Yuri. It’s going to be alright. Just focus on your breathing for now. The paramedics will be here soon.”

(Time seems to stretch as they wait anxiously for the ambulance. Just then, Yuri lets out a scream of pain as her body gives in to the urge to push.)

Monika: “Hang in there, Yuri! The paramedics will be here any moment!”

Yuri: “I CAN’T WAIT ANY LONGER!!! THE BABY IS COMING!!!”

Monika: “Yuri, you NEED to wait! The paramedics will be here soon! Just a little longer, I promise!”

Yuri: “IT’S TOO STRONG!!! I NEED TO HAVE THIS BABY NOW!!!”

(Monika’s heart races as she tries to think of a solution. Suddenly, Natsuki and Sayori -