(In the clubroom…)

Natsuki: (already fuming) “GAH! Where is she?!”

Monika: “She’s always the third to arrive…this isn’t making sense…”

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

Natsuki: (crossing her arms) “We’re waiting for Yuri. She’s late again.”

Sayori: (tilting her head) “Yuri? But she’s usually so punctual. I wonder what’s keeping her.”

Monika: (checking the time) “I hope everything is alright. We should give her a little more time before worrying too much.”

Natsuki: (grumpily) “I can’t help but worry. She’s been acting strange lately. I hope she’s not avoiding us or anything.”

Sayori: (placing a hand on Natsuki’s shoulder) “I’m sure there’s a reasonable explanation. Let’s try not to jump to conclusions.”

Monika: (smiling reassuringly) “You’re right, Sayori. We’re a club, and friends look out for each other. Let’s take this opportunity to support Yuri when she arrives.”

(A few hours later, and Yuri still hasn’t arrived.)

Natsuki: (tapping her foot impatiently) “This is ridiculous! Where could she possibly be?”

Sayori: (looking worried) “I don’t understand…Yuri never takes this long. We should really check up on her.”

Monika: (nodding) “You’re right, Sayori. I’ll try giving her a call to see if she’s okay.”

(Monika takes out her phone and dials Yuri’s number, but it goes straight to voicemail.)

Monika: (concerned) “Her phone is off…that’s not a good sign. We should go to her house and make sure she’s alright.”

Natsuki: (worriedly) “I hope she didn’t have some kind of accident or something. This is really unlike her.”

Sayori: (nervously) “Let’s not waste any more time. We need to go find Yuri.”

(The three girls quickly gather their belongings and rush out of the clubroom. They make their way to Yuri’s house, their hearts pounding with concern. When they arrive, they notice that the front door is locked.)

Monika: (knocking on the door) “Yuri? Are you there? It’s Monika, Natsuki, and Sayori. We’re worried about you.”

(There is no response.)

Natsuki: (frustrated) “Ugh, why won’t she answer?”

Sayori: (trying the doorknob) “It’s locked…what do we do now?”

Monika: (thinking) “I have an extra key to the clubroom in case of emergencies. Maybe she has one too?”

Natsuki: (sarcastically) “Of course, let’s hope Yuri randomly decided to leave a key outside.”

(Monika rummages through her bag and pulls out her spare key. She nervously inserts it into the lock and turns it. The door clicks open.)

Sayori: (relieved) “It worked! Let’s go inside and make sure Yuri is okay.”

(The three girls cautiously enter Yuri’s house, calling out her name. The house is eerily quiet and there is no sign of Yuri.)

Natsuki: (whispering) “This is giving me the creeps. Where could she be?”

Monika: (noticing an open door) “Look, her bedroom door is open. Let’s check inside.”

(The girls make their way to Yuri’s bedroom, their hearts pounding louder with each step. As they approach, they see Yuri unconscious on her bed.)

Sayori: (gasping) “Oh no, she’s unconscious!”

Natsuki: (rushing to Yuri’s side) “Yuri, wake up! Can you hear us?”

Monika: (calling out) “Yuri, it’s Monika. We’re here for you. Please wake up.”

(Yuri’s still unconscious. Worried, Sayori attaches a heartbeat monitor to Yuri - but horrendously, they see the hearbeat monitor flatline.)

Natsuki: (panicking) “No, this can’t be happening! Yuri, wake up!”

Sayori: (tearfully) “Someone call an ambulance! We need to get her help right away!”

Monika: (frantically dialing emergency services) “I’m calling them now, just hold on Yuri!”

(The girls anxiously wait for the ambulance to arrive. They attempt to revive Yuri by performing CPR while waiting for professional help to arrive. Finally, the sound of sirens fills the air as the ambulance pulls up outside Yuri’s house.)

Paramedics: (rushing into the room) “What happened here?”

Natsuki: (tearfully) “We don’t know! We found Yuri unconscious, and her heartbeat stopped!”

Paramedics: (assessing Yuri’s condition) “Alright, we’ll take it from here. Clear the room, please.”

(The girls step aside as the paramedics work to stabilize Yuri. They watch anxiously as they administer emergency medical procedures.)

Sayori: (sobbing) “I can’t believe this is happening…we have to stay strong for Yuri.”

Monika: (putting a hand on Sayori’s shoulder) “We’ll be here for her, no matter what. Let’s hope she pulls through.”

(Soon, the paramedics manage to stabilize Yuri’s condition. They prepare her for transportation to the hospital, reassuring the girls that they are doing everything they can for her.)

Paramedic: “She’s stable now, but it’s crucial that she receives further treatments at the hospital. We’ll do our best to help her.”

Natsuki: (determined) “Thank you. Please take good care of her.”

(The paramedics carefully transfer Yuri onto a stretcher and quickly wheel her out to the waiting ambulance. The girls watch as the vehicle drives away, their hearts heavy with worry.)

Sayori: (sniffles) “We have to stay positive…Yuri’s the strongest person I know. She’ll pull through.”

Monika: (nodding) “You’re right, Sayori. We’ll do everything we can to support her during this time.”

(With a sense of determination, the girls leave Yuri’s house and head towards the hospital. They hold onto hope and cling to the belief that their friend will recover. Together, they embark on a journey to support Yuri through whatever challenges lie ahead.)

(At the hospital…)

Doctor: (approaching the girls) “Are you here for Yuri?”

Monika: (nodding) “Yes, we’re her friends from the literature club. How is she doing?”

Doctor: “Yuri is in stable condition now. We were able to stabilize her and she’s currently resting. The next few hours will be critical, but we are doing everything we can to help her recover.”

Natsuki: (relieved) “Thank goodness. Is there anything we can do to support her?”

Doctor: “Right now, it’s important for Yuri to rest and receive the necessary medical care. However, your presence and support will mean a lot to her. It’s important to stay positive and provide emotional support.”

Sayori: (teary-eyed) “We’ll be there for her every step of the way. Please let her know that we’re here, rooting for her.”

Doctor: “I will make sure she receives that message. Let’s hope for the best. I’ll update you on her progress as soon as possible.”

(The girls wait anxiously in the hospital waiting area, trying to distract themselves with small talk and hope for good news.)

Monika: (trying to lighten the mood) “Remember that time Yuri brought those fancy teas for our club meeting? She really knows how to make things special.”

Natsuki: (smiling faintly) “Yeah, she has this way of making everything elegant. And don’t forget about her love for books. I think she has a library in her room!”

Sayori: (giggling) “She sure does. I remember getting lost in one of her philosophical novels once. She has a unique taste for literature.”

(As they reminisce about their shared moments with Yuri, their fear and worry start to subside slightly.)

Monika: (optimistic) “Yuri is a strong person, and with our support, she can overcome this. We just have to stay positive and be there for her when she wakes up.”

Natsuki: “Absolutely. We won’t let her go through this alone. Yuri is part of our club, part of our family, and we’ll stand by her no matter what.”

Sayori: (smiling softly) “That’s why I love our little club. We’re always there for each other, no matter what challenges come our way.”

(Together, the girls support each other while waiting for updates on Yuri’s condition. They hold onto hope, their determination unwavering as they stand together for their dear friend Yuri.)

(Eventually, they finally see Yuri’s heartbeat return to normal.)