(In the clubroom…)

Natsuki: “She’s still not here yet?”

Monika: “She said she’d be here by now.”

Yuri: (sitting in a chair) “She probably just overslept.” (rubbing her 39-week baby bump) “And Monika, thanks for the chair. My feet were killing me.”

Monika: “Of course, Yuri. I want to make sure everyone is comfortable.”

Natsuki: (sighs) “I can’t believe Sayori is always running late. It’s not fair to keep us waiting.”

Yuri: “Well, she’s always been a bit forgetful. Let’s give her a little more time before we start the meeting.”

(Just as Yuri finishes her sentence, Sayori bursts into the clubroom, panting heavily.)

Sayori: (out of breath) “Sorry, sorry! I overslept and then I couldn’t find my shoe and-”

Monika: “Take a deep breath, Sayori. It’s okay. We’re just glad you made it.”

Natsuki: (rolls her eyes) “Finally. We can start now.”

Yuri: (smiling) “Better late than never, right?”

Sayori: (catching her breath) “I’m really sorry, guys. I didn’t mean to keep you waiting.”

Monika: “No worries, Sayori. Just try to be more punctual next time, alright?”

Natsuki: “Yeah, it’s not fair to the rest of us.”

Sayori: (nodding) “I promise, I’ll do better.”

Yuri: (patting Sayori’s shoulder) “We know you didn’t mean to be late. Don’t be too hard on yourself.”

(They all gather around the table, ready to start the meeting.)

Monika: “Alright, now that we’re all here, let’s begin. First on the agenda-”

(Suddenly, someone knocks on the door. They all turn to see who it is.)

Monika: “Uhm, excuse me, we’re having a meeting right now.”

Person at the door: “I know, Monika. Sorry for interrupting, but I just thought-”

Monika: (interrupting) “MC? What are you doing here?”

MC: “I just thought I could join the meeting too. Is that alright?”

Natsuki: (folds her arms) “Well, you’re already here, so I guess it’s fine.”

Yuri: (blushing) “I-If everyone is okay with it, then I don’t see why not.”

Monika: “Sure, the more the merrier. Take a seat, MC.”

(Sayori scoots over to make some space for MC next to her.)

Sayori: “Glad you could make it, MC.”

MC: “Thanks, Sayori. Sorry for being late.”

Natsuki: (sarcastically) “Looks like we’re starting our own little club within the club.”

Yuri: (giggles) “It does seem that way, doesn’t it?”

(With everyone finally present, the meeting continues, filled with laughter and lively discussions. Towards the end of the meeting, however, Yuri suddenly doubles over in pain.)

Yuri: (gritting her teeth) “Oh…oh no…”

Monika: “Yuri, what’s wrong?”

Yuri: (breathing heavily) “The baby…it’s coming!”

(Yuri suddenly lets out a gut-wrenching scream.)

Monika: “Oh my gosh! Yuri, you’re pushing?!”

Yuri: “Yes, I can feel the contractions! The baby’s on its way out!”

(The clubroom erupts into chaos as everyone tries to figure out what to do.)

Monika: (panicking) “We need to call an ambulance! Somebody, get your phone!”

Natsuki: (frantically searching her bag) “I don’t have my phone with me! Yuri, do you have yours?”

Yuri: (clenching her stomach) “I left it in my locker…I didn’t think I’d need it…oh god, it hurts…”

(Yuri lets out another scream of pain. There was no time to get her to a hospital.)

MC: “Wait, I think I have my phone in my pocket! Let me call for help!”

(MC quickly pulls out their phone and dials emergency services.)

MC: “Hello, this is an emergency. One of our club members is going into labor and we need immediate assistance.”

Emergency Operator: “Stay calm. We will send an ambulance right away. Can you provide your location?”

(MC relays the address and hangs up.)

Monika: “Thank you, MC. We need to help Yuri until the ambulance arrives. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with childbirth?”

Sayori: “I remember my mom telling me a few things. We need to make her as comfortable as possible and try to keep her calm.”

Natsuki: “I’ll go get some blankets and pillows to make a makeshift bed for her.”

(MC and Sayori help Yuri onto the improvised bed, while Monika tries to keep her reassured.)

Monika: “Yuri, you can do this. Just breathe through the contractions and try to stay calm. Help is on the way.”

(Yuri nods, trying her best to focus on her breathing.)

MC: “The ambulance is on its way, Yuri. Just hold on a little longer.”

(Suddenly, the door bursts open and a paramedic rushes in with a stretcher.)

Paramedic: “We received the call and came as soon as we could. Is the mother-to-be ready to be transported?”

Yuri: (painfully) “Yes, please…the pain is un-”

(Just then, Yuri’s contractions get extremely strong - it was time for the last push.)