(In the clubroom…)

Monika: “Wait a minute…where’s Natsuki?”

Sayori: “I honestly don’t know.”

Yuri: “No idea.”

Monika: “Yuri, Sayori, can you go look for her? I’ll just…stay here.”

Sayori: “Of course, Monika! We’ll find her.”

Yuri: “Yes, we’ll search the school grounds and see if she’s anywhere nearby. Let’s go, Sayori.”

(Sayori and Yuri leave the clubroom and start searching for Natsuki. Once the two girls are gone, Monika rubs her belly lovingly - eagerly awaiting the arrival of her unborn daughter; Minika.)

Monika: (whispering to herself) “Soon, Minika…soon, I’ll be able to hold you in my arms. I can’t wait to meet you, my little girl.”

(As if responding to Monika’s voice, her belly ripples slightly.)

Monika: “Aww, you’re so active today, aren’t you, Minika? You must be excited too, huh? Just a little while longer, and we’ll finally be together. I’ll be the best mommy I can be for you, I promise. I can’t wait for you to meet my friends.”

(Inside the school…)

Sayori: “Do you think Natsuki might be in the cafeteria? She did mention being hungry earlier.”

Yuri: “It’s worth checking. Let’s head over there first.”

(They walk towards the cafeteria, scanning the room for any sign of Natsuki. Finally, they spot her sitting alone at a table, her head resting on her arms.)

Sayori: “Natsuki! There you are!”

(Natsuki looks up, wiping away a few stray tears from her eyes.)

Natsuki: “Oh, hey guys. What are you doing here?”

Yuri: “Monika sent us to look for you. We were worried when you didn’t show up at the club.”

Sayori: “Is everything okay, Natsuki?”

(Natsuki hesitates for a moment, then sighs.)

Natsuki: “I’ve been having a rough day… Is it alright if I talk to you guys about it?”

(Sayori and Yuri exchange concerned glances before nodding.)

Yuri: “Of course, Natsuki. We’re here for you.”

(Back in the clubroom…)

Monika: (smiling at her belly) “I hope the girls find Natsuki soon. They can be such good friends for you, Minika. They’ll be there for you, just like they’ve always been for me.”

(Monika strokes her belly gently, filled with anticipation and love.)

Monika: “We’re going to have such a wonderful journey together, my sweet Minika. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.”

(Suddenly, Monika’s water breaks - signaling that she was in preterm labor, and it was progressing much faster than normal.)
(Monika gasps and clutches her stomach, feeling a rush of panic.)

Monika: “No, no, not now! It’s too early!”

(Desperate, Monika looks around the clubroom for help, but she is alone. She quickly reaches for her phone and dials 911.)

911 Operator: “911, what’s your emergency?”

Monika: “I’m in preterm labor and my water just broke! I need help, please!”

911 Operator: “Stay calm, ma’am. We’re dispatching an ambulance to your location right away. Are you alone?”

Monika: “Yes, I’m alone in the clubroom. Please hurry!”

(Tears stream down Monika’s face as she begins to breathe heavily, the pain intensifying with each passing moment.)

Monika: (whispering to her belly) “Hang in there, Minika. We’re going to get through this. Help is on the way.”

(Meanwhile, Sayori, Yuri, and Natsuki rush back to the clubroom, unaware of the urgency unfolding.)

Sayori: “I hope Natsuki feels better after talking to us. We should go check on Monika.”

Natsuki: “Yeah, she seemed worried about something earlier. Let’s go.”

(As they burst into the clubroom, they find Monika clutching her stomach, clearly in distress.)

Yuri: “Monika, what’s happening? Are you alright?”

(Monika manages a weak smile through her pain.)

Monika: “I…I’m in labor. It’s happening too soon. You need to call an ambulance.”

(Sayori quickly dials 911, relaying the situation to the operator.)

Sayori: “Hello, we need an ambulance at our school immediately. Our friend is in labor and it’s progressing rapidly. Please hurry!”

(The operator assures Sayori that help is on the way, and the room fills with tension as they await the arrival of the ambulance.)

Natsuki: “Monika, just hold on. Help is coming. You’re going to be okay.”

Monika: (starting to push) “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!”

(As Monika continues to push, her friends rally around her, offering words of encouragement and support.)

Sayori: “You’re doing amazing, Monika! Just keep breathing and pushing. Help is on the way.”

Yuri: “We’re here for you, Monika. We’ll get through this together. Stay strong.”

(Natsuki, who is usually known for her tough exterior, places a comforting hand on Monika’s shoulder.)

Natsuki: “You’re so strong, Monika. We believe in you. You’ve got this.”

(Monika cries out again, her determination and pain intermingling.)

Monika: “I…I can’t…I can’t do this…”

(Sayori gently holds Monika’s hand, her voice filled with unwavering support.)

Sayori: “Yes, you can, Monika. We’re right here with you. You’re not alone.”

(As Monika’s labor approaches its climax, the sound of sirens pierces through the air as the ambulance arrives.)

Sayori: “They’re here, Monika! Hang on just a little longer, help has arrived.”