(In Monika’s room…)

Monika: (waking up to her newborn daughter’s cries) “Oh, my baby Minika!”

(Monika quickly rushes over to Minika’s crib.)

Monika: “Minika, do you need anything?”

(Monika quickly checks her phone - it was time for Minika’s feeding, but the club meeting was going to start in 2 minutes.)

Monika: (sighing) “Oh no, I don’t want to be late for the club meeting, but Minika needs me right now.”

(Unsure of what to do, Monika quickly thinks of a solution.)

Monika: “I can bring Minika to the club meeting! I hope the others won’t be too jealous.”

(Monika carefully picks up Minika and holds her close.)

Monika: “Alright, Minika, we’re going to have a slightly different club meeting today, just for you.”

(Monika - all while breastfeeding Minika - walks into the clubroom, where Sayori, Natsuki, and Yuri are waiting. Yuri is also very heavily pregnant.)

Sayori: (excitedly) “Monika! Minika is here too? How adorable!”

Natsuki: (grinning) “Aww, she’s so tiny! Can I hold her, Monika?”

Monika: (smiling) “Of course, Natsuki. Just be really gentle.”

(Natsuki carefully takes Minika into her arms, supporting her head with one hand.)

Natsuki: “You’re so small and cute, aren’t you, little one?”

Yuri: (gently rubbing her baby bump) “I must say, having both Minika and my little one here makes this club meeting quite unique.”

Sayori: “Yeah, it’s like a family gathering! I’m so glad we can all be together and support each other.”

Monika: “Exactly, Sayori. Our club is more than just a literature club. We’re a family, and that includes our children too.”

(Minika finishes feeding, and Monika carefully takes her back from Natsuki.)

Monika: “Thank you, Natsuki. Now it’s time for Minika to take a nap. We’ll continue our club meeting quietly.”

(Yuri softly chuckles.)

Yuri: “I’m sure our dedication to literature won’t disturb her. After all, we need to set a good example as mothers.”

(Sayori, Natsuki, Yuri, and Monika quietly continue discussing literature while staying mindful of Minika’s needs. They take turns cooing over both Minika and Yuri’s baby bump.)

Monika: “I’m grateful to have all of you here, supporting me as a mother. And I couldn’t be prouder to see all of you stepping into motherhood as well.”

(As the meeting progresses, Minika peacefully sleeps in Monika’s arms, surrounded by the love and literature of the club. The bond between the club members grows stronger, embracing not only their passion for literature but also their shared journey into motherhood. But towards the meeting’s end, Yuri suddenly doubles over in pain.)

Yuri: (gritting her teeth) “O-oh no…it seems…my contractions are starting…”

Monika: (concerned) “Yuri, are you okay? Should we call an ambulance?”

Yuri: (taking deep breaths) “N-no…it’s still early…I-I just need to…make it home-” (the urge to push fills her body) “AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!! N-NOT NOW!”

(Sayori quickly grabs her phone to call for help while Natsuki and Monika rush to Yuri’s side.)

Natsuki: “Yuri, breathe! We’re here for you, just hold on!”

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

(Yuri clenches her fists, trying to control the intense pain she’s experiencing.)

Yuri: “I-I…can’t…wait…any longer!”

(Sayori reaches emergency services with shaking hands.)

Sayori: “H-hello? My friend is going into labor unexpectedly. We need…we need help!”

(While Sayori speaks on the phone, Monika and Natsuki look at each other, realizing they have to act quickly.)

Monika: “Natsuki, we need to take Yuri to the h-”

(Yuri looks at Monika.)

Yuri: (interrupting, determined) “No…I…I can’t make it home. I…I can’t wait.”

Natsuki: (worried) “Yuri, we don’t have a choice. We need to get you to the hospital.”

Monika: “Natsuki’s right, Yuri. We can’t deliver the baby here. It’s too risky.”

(Yuri’s pain intensifies, and she suddenly lets out a gut-wrenching scream - her baby was about to come out.)

Yuri: “I-I can’t hold it in any longer! The baby is coming!"