(In the clubroom…)

Natsuki: (already fuming) “GAH! Why hasn’t she shown up yet?!”

Monika: “She’s probably just running late…”

Sayori: (entering the room - her human-allay hybrid nature obvious in her ethereal wings) “Who are you two waiting for?”

Natsuki: (rolls her eyes) “Finally, Sayori! We’ve been waiting for Yuri. She’s always so slow.”

Monika: (smiling) “Good to see you, Sayori! And yes, Yuri can be a bit on the tardy side sometimes.”

Sayori: (giggles) “Well, you know how Yuri gets lost in her books. She probably just lost track of time again.”

Natsuki: (crossing her arms) “It’s not fair! We agreed to meet here to work on our festival preparations, and she’s nowhere to be seen!”

Monika: (puts a comforting hand on Natsuki’s shoulder) “I understand, Natsuki, but let’s not get too worked up. Yuri is a dedicated member, and she wouldn’t purposely avoid us.”

Sayori: (nodding) “You’re right, Monika. We should give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she’s just caught up in some new book she found.”

Natsuki: (grumpily) “Fine, fine. But if she doesn’t show up soon, we’ll have to start without her.”

Monika: (smiling reassuringly) “Sounds like a plan. In the meantime, let’s take this opportunity to brainstorm some new ideas for our festival activities. We can always run them by Yuri later.”

Sayori: (flapping her wings excitedly) “Ooh, I love brainstorming! It’s so much fun coming up with creative ideas together.”

Natsuki: (grudgingly) “I guess if it keeps you two entertained until Yuri gets here, I can tolerate it.”

Monika: (laughs) “That’s the spirit, Natsuki! Let’s make the most of our time and come up with some amazing festival plans.”

(And so, the three girls put their heads together, their frustrations temporarily set aside, as they delved into brainstorming ideas for the upcoming festival. Even though Yuri was yet to arrive, they made sure to include her in their discussions, eagerly anticipating her input when she finally made her appearance. Eventually, Yuri finally arrives.)

Yuri: (walking into the clubroom, a bit flustered) “I’m so sorry for being late, everyone. I got completely absorbed in this new novel, and time just slipped away from me.”

Natsuki: (sighs) “About time, Yuri. We were starting to think you forgot about us.”

Sayori: (smiling) “We knew you’d show up eventually, Yuri. We were just having fun brainstorming while we waited.”

Monika: (gesturing to the ideas they had written down) “We made sure to include you in our plans, so don’t worry. Now that you’re here, we can discuss everything together.”

Yuri: (blushing) “I apologize again. I appreciate that you all waited for me and included me in the brainstorming session. I’ll try to be more mindful of time in the future.” (noticing Sky’s movements in Sayori’s 5-month baby bump) “Oh! And Sayori, how’s sweet little Sky doing in there?”

Sayori: (giggles) “Sky’s doing great, Yuri! Growing bigger every day. She’s also quite active for an Allay baby. She just won’t stop kicking! Want to feel?”

Yuri: (excitedly) “Oh, absolutely! I would love to feel Sky’s kicks!”

(Sayori gently takes Yuri’s hand and places it on her baby bump. Yuri’s eyes widen with delight as she feels the tiny kicks.)

Yuri: “Oh my goodness, this is incredible! Sky is quite the energetic little one, isn’t she?”

Sayori: (beaming) “Yes, she definitely takes after her father in that regard. It’s such an amazing feeling to know that she’s growing and developing inside me. It’s like a miracle.” (pulling out a picture of her most recent ultrasound) “