(In the clubroom…)

Monika: “There! Pool’s all set up!”

Yuri: “This’ll be the BEST pool party ever!”

Sayori: “Agreed! I can’t wait-” (noticing Natsuki’s not there) “Wait…where’s Natsuki?”

Monika: “Hmm, you’re right. I haven’t seen her around.”

Yuri: “Maybe she went to grab some snacks or something.”

Sayori: “Well, we can’t start without her. Pool parties are more fun when everyone is here.”

Monika: “Let’s wait a few more minutes for her. In the meantime, we can start inflating some pool toys and setting up the music.”

Yuri: “Good idea. It’ll keep us occupied while we wait for Natsuki.”

(All of a sudden, Natsuki - albeit in the midst of giving birth - rushes into the room.)

Natsuki: (panicking) “Guys! Guys! I need help! I think…I’m giving birth!”

Monika: (shocked) “Oh my gosh, Natsuki! You’re…giving birth?! How did you not notice this?!”

Yuri: (concerned) “We need to act quickly. Is there anything we can do to help?”

Sayori: (nervous) “I’ll call an ambulance right away! They’ll know what to do!”

Natsuki: (breathing heavily) “No! I don’t want strangers to see me like this! Can you guys…help deliver the baby?”

Monika: (determined) “We’ll do our best, Natsuki. Stay calm and let us handle this. Yuri, do you have any medical knowledge or experience?”

Yuri: (hesitant) “I-I’ve read about childbirth in books before, but I don’t have any practical experience.”

Sayori: (reassuring) “That’s okay, Yuri. We’ll figure it out together. Natsuki, try to get into the pool while we gather some towels and warm water.”

Natsuki: (nods, still panting) “Alright, I’ll try my best.”

Yuri: (quickly filling the pool with warm water) “We need to make sure the environment is as comfortable as possible for the baby.”

Monika: (grabbing towels from a nearby cabinet) “And we’ll need towels to dry and provide warmth for the newborn.”

Sayori: (on the phone with emergency services) “Yes, hello? We need help delivering a baby. We’re in the school clubroom… Yes, I understand, but the mother doesn’t want strangers here… Okay, thank you.”

Natsuki: (clenching her fists, visibly in pain) “Hurry… it’s getting stronger.”

Monika: (placing the towels beside the pool) “Almost there, Natsuki. Just hold on a little longer.”

Yuri: (handing Natsuki a towel) “Try to relax as much as you can. Deep breaths, remember.”

Sayori: (ending the call) “Okay, they understand the situation, and they’re sending a nurse to guide us through it. We won’t be alone.”

Natsuki: (nods, tears streaming down her face) “Thank you all… I’m scared, but I trust you.”

Monika: (squeezing Natsuki’s hand) “We’ll be right here with you, Natsuki. We’re your friends, and we’ll get through this together.”

(Yuri and Sayori, having prepared everything they could, stand beside Monika, supporting Natsuki as the contractions intensify. After several minutes, Natsuki finally gives birth to a healthy baby girl.)

Natsuki: (exhausted but relieved) “I did it… We did it.”

Monika: (smiling) “Congratulations, Natsuki! You were incredible!”

Yuri: (teary-eyed) “Welcome to the world, little one. You have an amazing mother.”

Sayori: (grinning) “She’s so beautiful. Natsuki, you’re going to be an amazing mom. What are you going to name her?”

Natsuki: (smiling at her newborn daughter) “…Nezuko. She’s my favorite character from Demon Slayer.”

Monika: (chuckles) “That’s a wonderful name, Natsuki. Nezuko suits her perfectly.”

Yuri: “It’s a lovely choice, Natsuki. Nezuko has a strong and memorable character, just like her mom.”

Sayori: “Nezuko, welcome to our club. We’ll all be here for you and support you every step of the way, just like we did for your mom.”

Natsuki: (teary-eyed, holding Nezuko close) “Thank you, everyone. I’m so grateful for your help and support. Nezuko and I are lucky to have such amazing friends.”

Monika: “We’re lucky to have you too, Natsuki. This unexpected turn of events just shows how strong our friendship is and how we can rely on each other even in the most unexpected situations.”

Yuri: “Indeed, Natsuki. Our bond as a club goes beyond literature, and I’m glad we could come together to help you in this beautiful, yet challenging moment.”

Sayori: “Let’s celebrate this wonderful addition to our club and cherish the memories we’ll create together as a bigger family. We may not have expected a pool party to turn into a delivery room, but it’s a story we’ll never forget.”

(And with those words, the clubroom transformed from a pool party setting to a room filled with joy, love, and newfound appreciation for the strong bonds of friendship. They welcomed Nezuko into their club, their hearts, and their lives, ready to embark on this new chapter together.)

(Fifteen years later, in Natsuki’s room…)