(In the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “Wonderful poem, Natsuki!”

Natsuki: (rubbing her baby bump lovingly) “Thank you, Monika! I tried my best to capture emotions and paint a vivid picture with my words.”

Monika: “You definitely succeeded. It’s beautifully written, and the imagery you used really pulls the reader into the scene. I especially loved the way you described the sunset.”

Natsuki: “Thanks so much! I wanted to create a sense of tranquility and warmth with that imagery. Sunsets have always fascinated me, and I wanted to capture that feeling of awe.”

Sayori: “I totally felt it while reading, Natsuki! It made me imagine sitting on a beach, watching the sky turn into a beautiful painting.”

Yuri: “Indeed, the way you painted the colors of the sky merging in your words was simply mesmerizing, Natsuki. It evoked a sense of tranquility and contemplation within me.”

Natsuki: “Aw, you guys are making me blush. I really appreciate your kind words. Writing and sharing my poems with all of you is truly an incredible experience.” (feeling a kick from her unborn daughter - Sakura) “Looks like Sakura agrees with you all too! She seems to be enjoying the compliments as well.”

Monika: (smiling) “That’s amazing, Natsuki! It’s like Sakura is already sharing a connection with our literature club.”

Sayori: (giggling) “Oh, that’s so adorable! Sakura is going to grow up surrounded by poetry and beautiful words.”

Yuri: (curious) “Natsuki, have you thought about writing poetry for Sakura? It could be a wonderful way to bond with her even before she’s born.”

Natsuki: (thoughtfully) “You know, that’s a great idea, Yuri. I haven’t thought about it before, but I can imagine writing little poems for Sakura, expressing my love and hopes for her.”

Monika: “I’m sure Sakura will appreciate it when she’s older. Your words will always be a special connection between the two of you.”

Sayori: “And we can help too! We can all write little poems for Sakura, like a gift when she’s born.”

Yuri: “That’s a wonderful idea, Sayori. Sakura will have a collection of heartfelt poems from all of us.”

Natsuki: (teary-eyed) “Thank you all. That means a lot to me. Sakura is already bringing so much joy to my life, and this idea just makes it even more special.”

Monika: “It’s moments like these that remind us how literature and writing can touch our hearts and bring us closer together-”

(A piece of paper suddenly floats down from a strange portal.)

Natsuki: (startled) “What the heck?! Where did that come from?”

Monika: (looking at the paper curiously) “I’m not sure, it just came out of nowhere. Let’s see what it says.”

Sayori: (excitedly) “Maybe it’s a poem from another dimension! That would be so cool!”

Yuri: (cautiously) “Let’s not jump to conclusions, Sayori. We should proceed with caution.”

Natsuki: (nervously) “Yeah, I agree. Let’s be careful.”

(Monika unfolds the paper and starts to read its contents.)

Monika: “It says: ‘Enjoy this gift from the Sakura Empire. - sincerely, Akashi’.”

Natsuki: “The Sakura Empire? Who’s that?”

Monika: “I’m not sure, but it seems like they sent us something as a gift. Let’s see what it is.”

(She opens the gift and reveals a beautifully crafted Japanese calligraphy set.)

Sayori: “Wow, that’s so cool! We can use it to write our poems for Sakura!”

Yuri: “Indeed, this is a thoughtful and unique gift. I’m excited to use it.”

Natsuki: (impressed) “I didn’t know there were different kinds of calligraphy. This is going to be fun to explore. Thank you, Sakura Empire.”

Monika: “It seems like they knew the perfect gift for our literature club. Let’s make the most of it and continue to create beautiful poems together.”

(Suddenly, another piece of paper floats down from the portal.)

Natsuki: “Not again! What does this one say?”

(Monika reads the message aloud.)

Monika: “It says: ‘Wishing you endless inspiration and creativity. - Akashi’.”

Sayori: “They’re really generous, aren’t they? I hope their wishes come true.”

Yuri: “These messages and gifts are quite mysterious, but I can’t help but feel grateful. It’s like someone out there is rooting for us.”

Natsuki: “I can’t deny that it’s exciting. Let’s keep writing and sharing our love for literature. Maybe one day, we’ll figure out the mystery behind these gifts.”

Monika: “Absolutely. In the meantime, let’s cherish this moment and continue to grow as writers and friends. We have a beautiful journey ahead of us. Perhaps we’ll find more about this ‘Akashi’ person.”