(In a park just outside the school literature clubroom…)

Natsuki: “Phew, a normal day where I can go to the park! I can finally enjoy my manga in peace.”

(Suddenly, a loud thud can be heard nearby.)

Natsuki: “Hmm?”

(Natsuki looks up from her manga and sees a girl lying unconscious on the ground. Concerned, she hurries over to see if the girl is okay.)

Natsuki: “Hey, are you alright? Can you hear me?”

(Gently shaking her shoulder, Natsuki tries to wake the girl up. After a few moments, the girl stirs and slowly opens her eyes.)

Girl: “Ugh…wh-what happened? Aqua…? Darkness…? Kazuma…? Are any of you there…?”

Natsuki: “Um, excuse me. Are you okay? It doesn’t seem like those people you mentioned are here. But I have heard of them from an anime I used to watch before I joined the literature club.”

Girl: (groans, still a little disoriented) “Anime? Literature club? Wait, where am I? Did I… accidentally stumble into another world?”

Natsuki: (raises an eyebrow) “Another world? Are you saying you’re from a different dimension or something?”

Girl: (nods weakly) “Yeah, I was just…going about my usual adventures with my friends, when suddenly everything went dark and I ended up here. I must have used some sort of magic item that transported me into this reality.”

Natsuki: (puts a hand on her hip) “Magic item? That sounds pretty intense. Look, regardless of how you got here, you should really take it easy for a bit. Do you remember your name?”

Girl: (pauses, then remembers) “Oh, right! I’m Megumin, the arch wizard!”

Natsuki: (raises an eyebrow) “Arch wizard, huh? Well, Megumin, I’m Natsuki, a member of the literature club. Maybe we should go see a teacher or something. They might be able to help you get back to your own world.”

Megumin: (nods) “That sounds like a plan. Lead the way, Natsuki.”

(Natsuki helps Megumin up, and together they head back towards the school, with Natsuki’s manga momentarily forgotten.)

(Meanwhile, in the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “So, does anyone have their poem for today?”

MC, Sayori, and Yuri: “Yeah!”

MC: “I’ll go f-”

(Suddenly, the clubroom door flies open, and Natsuki and Megumin burst in, catching everyone’s attention.)

Natsuki: “Guys, we have a little situation here. This is Megumin, and she claims to be from another dimension.”

Sayori: (wide-eyed) “Another dimension? Like, with magic and stuff?”

Megumin: (nods) “Yes, exactly! I accidentally used a magic item and ended up here. I need help getting back.”

Yuri: (curiosity piqued) “Fascinating. Other dimensions have always been a subject of great interest to me.”

Monika: (smiling warmly) “Well, welcome, Megumin. We’re glad to have you here. We’ll do our best to help you, won’t we, everyone?”

MC: “Of course! We’re the literature club, and we always stick together. We’ll figure this out, Megumin.”

(The club members try to find a way to return Megumin to her home, but all their efforts prove fruitless. Evening falls, and the club members gather in the literature clubroom, exhausted and disheartened.)

Monika: (sighs) “I’m sorry, Megumin. We’ve looked through all our resources, but we couldn’t find a way to send you back to your dimension.”

Megumin: (frowns) “I-I understand. It was a long shot anyway. Thank you all for trying.”

Sayori: “Wait. I just thought of something. Megumin, would you like to join the literature club?”

Megumin: (brightens up) “Join the literature club? I…I would love that! I mean, if you’ll have me.”

MC: (smiling) “Of course we will! We’re always open to new members, and having someone with your unique experiences and perspectives would be really interesting.”

Yuri: (nodding) “I agree. Plus, literature can transport us to different worlds and dimensions through the power of imagination. Maybe we can create stories together that will give you a taste of home.”

Megumin: (grateful) “Thank you so much, everyone. I appreciate your kindness. And maybe, while I’m here, I can introduce you to the wonders of explosion magic!”

Natsuki: (rolls her eyes but smiles) “Sure, why not? As long as you don’t go blowing up the clubroom.”

Sayori: (giggles) “It’s settled then! Megumin, welcome to the literature club!”

Monika: (smiling) “Indeed, welcome to the club, Megumin. We’re a family here, and we’ll support you as we continue to explore the worlds of literature, both real and imagined.”

(The club members all cheer and gather around Megumin, welcoming her into their midst. While they weren’t able to send Megumin back to her own dimension, perhaps this turn of events would lead to unforeseen adventures and a deeper bond between the literature club members.)

{THE NEXT DAY}