(In the clubroom…)

Monika: “She should’ve been here by now!”

Natsuki: “What’s taking her so long?!”

Sayori: (entering the room) “Who are you two waiting for?”

Monika: “We’re waiting for Yuri. She’s usually the first one to arrive.”

Natsuki: “Yeah, it’s not like her to be late.”

Sayori: “Oh, I see. I hope she’s alright.”

Monika: “Don’t worry, I’m sure she’ll be here soon. Let’s just start setting up for the club activities in the meantime.”

(Sayori, Monika, and Natsuki start arranging the desks and preparing materials for the day’s activities. However, Yuri still hasn’t arrived.)

Natsuki: “Alright, I’m getting worried now. It’s been way too long.”

Monika: “I agree. Sayori, can you try calling Yuri to see if she’s okay?”

Sayori: (nods) “Of course, Monika.”

(Sayori takes out her phone and dials Yuri’s number. After a few rings, she answers. But something was wrong - Yuri’s breathing was labored, and she sounded like she was in pain.)

Yuri: (struggling) “H-Hello? Sayori?”

Sayori: “Yuri! Are you okay? What’s happening?”

Yuri: (panicked) “I…I- AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!”

(Sayori’s eyes widen with concern as she listens to Yuri’s distressed screams.)

Sayori: “Yuri! Yuri, please tell me what’s wrong! Are you hurt?!”

Yuri: (gasping for breath) “It…it hurts so much…NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGH!!!”

(Sayori quickly hangs up and looks at Monika and Natsuki, panic evident in her eyes.)

Sayori: “Something’s really wrong with Yuri! We need to go check on her!”

Monika: “Absolutely. Natsuki, grab your things, we’re going to Yuri’s house.”

Natsuki: “Right, let’s go!”

(The three girls rush out of the clubroom and make their way to Yuri’s house. They knock urgently on the door, but there’s no response. Worried, Monika tries the doorknob and finds it unlocked. They cautiously enter the house, calling out for Yuri.)

Monika: “Yuri? It’s Monika, Natsuki, and Sayori! Are you here?”

(They hear a faint whimpering coming from upstairs and follow the sound. As they reach Yuri’s room, they find her collapsed on the floor, clutching her stomach in agony.)

Sayori: “Yuri!”

Monika: “We need to call an ambulance right away!”

(While Monika calls emergency services, Natsuki and Sayori kneel down beside Yuri, trying to comfort her.)

Natsuki: “Hang in there, Yuri. Help is on the way.”

Sayori: “We’re here for you, don’t worry. Everything’s going to be okay.”

(Yuri’s face is pale, sweat covering her forehead. She winces in pain, tears streaming down her face.)

Yuri: “I-I’m sorry… I don’t know what’s happening…”

Sayori: “Just hold on, Yuri. The paramedics will be here soon, and they’ll help you.”

(After what feels like an eternity, the sound of sirens fills the air as the ambulance arrives. The paramedics rush in, quickly assessing Yuri’s condition and providing her with medical care. Monika, Natsuki, and Sayori watch anxiously as Yuri is whisked away to the hospital.)

Monika: “We’ll go to the hospital and stay with her. We won’t leave her alone.”

Natsuki: “Absolutely. Yuri’s our friend, and we’re not going anywhere.”

Sayori: “She’ll get through this. We’ll be there for her every step of the way, no matter what.”

(As they make their way to the hospital, the girls hold on to hope, determined to support Yuri through her pain and uncertainty.)

(At the hospital…)

Monika: (checking the reception desk) “Excuse me, can you tell us where Yuri is? We’re her friends.”

Nurse: “I’m sorry, but only immediate family members are allowed in the ICU at the moment. I can provide you with updates on her condition if you’d like.”

Natsuki: “What? But we need to be there for her!”

Sayori: (holding back tears) “Please, we’re really worried about her. Is there any way we can see her?”

Nurse: “I understand your concern, but these are the hospital’s policies. However, I can assure you that the doctors are doing everything they can for Yuri.”

(Natsuki, her anger reaching uncontrollable levels, transforms into her true Stormcutter form. Her arms turn into wings, her toes turn into three claws, a large fin appears on her back, and her tail becomes visible.)

Natsuki: (furiously) “I DON’T CARE ABOUT YOUR STUPID POLICIES! YURI IS OUR FRIEND AND WE WON’T LEAVE HER ALONE IN THIS!”