(In the clubroom…)

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

Yuri: “I don’t know. She’s probably fast asleep.”

Sayori: “I’ll give her a call, just in case.”

(Sayori takes out her phone and dials Natsuki’s number. After a few rings, Natsuki answers.)

Natsuki: “Hello? Who is this?”

Sayori: “Hey Natsuki, it’s Sayori. We were wondering where you were. Are you okay?”

Natsuki: “Oh, Sayori! Sorry for not showing up at the club. I overslept and didn’t realize the time. I’ll be there as soon as possible.”

Sayori: “No worries, Natsuki! Just wanted to make sure everything’s alright. Take your time, we’ll be waiting for you.”

Natsuki: “Thanks, Sayori. I’ll see you soon.”

(Natsuki hangs up the phone, and Sayori puts her phone away.)

Sayori: “Natsuki overslept, but she’ll join us soon.”

Monika: (starting to feel nauseous) “Oh god…not again…I swear, this happens every time I get up…”

Yuri: “Monika, are you feeling okay? Maybe you should sit down.”

Monika: (holding her stomach) “I…I think I need to go to the bathroom. Excuse me.”

(Monika quickly rushes out of the clubroom, heading towards the bathroom. Yuri and Sayori exchange concerned glances.)

Sayori: “I hope Monika feels better soon. It seems like she’s been dealing with this for a while now.”

Yuri: “Yes, it’s worrying. I wonder if we should suggest that she see a doctor.”

Sayori: “That might be a good idea. She shouldn’t have to keep dealing with this alone.”

(Time passes and Natsuki finally arrives at the clubroom.)

Natsuki: “Hey guys, sorry again for being late. I just couldn’t seem to wake up on time today.”

Yuri: “No worries, Natsuki. We’re just glad you’re here now.”

Natsuki: “Thanks. Is Monika okay? I heard she wasn’t feeling well.”

Sayori: “She had to go to the bathroom. She’s been feeling sick lately.”

Natsuki: “That’s not good. Maybe we should all talk to her about seeing a doctor.”

Yuri: “I was just suggesting the same thing. It might be the best course of action.”

(Just then, Monika returns to the clubroom, looking a bit pale.)

Monika: “I’m sorry for running off like that. I’m feeling a little better now.”

Natsuki: “Wait, Monika, do you mind if I…put my ear on your belly? I’ve helped many people find out if they need a doctor or not.”

Monika: (surprised) “Um, sure, I guess? If it’ll help figure out what’s wrong.”

(Natsuki walks over to Monika and gently places her ear on her belly, listening intently for any unusual sounds. The rest of the club watches curiously, waiting for Natsuki’s assessment.)

Natsuki: (after a moment) “…oh my gosh…oh my gosh!”

Monika: (concerned) “What is it, Natsuki? What do you hear?”

Natsuki: “Monika, I can hear…a heartbeat!”

Yuri: “A heartbeat? But that’s impossible, right?”

Natsuki: “I know it sounds crazy, but I can definitely hear a heartbeat coming from Monika’s stomach.”

Sayori: “Could it be…a baby?”

Monika: (shocked) “A baby? No, that can’t be right…I mean, I haven’t…you know…”

Natsuki: “Sometimes, pregnancies can be unexpected or happen under unusual circumstances. I think you should definitely see a doctor, Monika, just to make sure.”

Monika: (overwhelmed) “I…guess you’re right. I didn’t even consider that as a possibility.”

(After the club meeting, at the hospital…)