(As I sat in my room, I was confused as to how I ended up in this city. That’s when this strange device known as a “phone” started to ring. I looked to see who it was, and it was somebody named Monika. My Stormcutter features were still visible, but I started to wonder who she was and why she was calling me. I could hear two more voices in the background, and both were girls. I quickly hide my Stormcutter features and answer the phone.)

Natsuki: “Hello?”

Monika: “Hi there! Is this Natsuki?”

Natsuki: “Um, yes it is. Who are you?”

Monika: “My name is Monika, and I’m calling because I heard about you and your Stormcutter form. I think it’s amazing that you have such a unique heritage!”

Natsuki: “Uh, thank you?”

Monika: “Listen, I was wondering if you would be willing to join our club.”

Natsuki: “What kind of club is it?”

Monika: “It’s a literature club! We meet up and discuss books, poems, and writing. It’s a lot of fun and I think you would really enjoy it.”

Natsuki: “…sign me up!”

Monika: “Great! We meet every Tuesday at 4pm. Our clubroom is located on the second floor of the school building. I’ll send you the address so you know where to go.”

Natsuki: “Got it. Thanks, Monika.”

Monika: “No problem! We’re excited to have you join us.”

Natsuki: “Can’t wait! See you on Tuesday.”

(As I hung up the phone, I couldn’t help but feel excited about this new opportunity. It was nice to be acknowledged for my Stormcutter form rather than being judged. I couldn’t wait to see what this literature club had to offer. And as Tuesday rolled around, I headed towards the clubroom. As I walked into the room, I saw three girls waiting for me; Monika, Sayori, and Yuri. They all seemed friendly, and I couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous. Monika noticed my hesitation and smiled warmly at me.)

Monika: “Don’t worry, Natsuki. We’re all really excited to have you here.”

Sayori: “Yeah, we’ve been talking about your Stormcutter form a lot, and we can’t wait to hear more about it!”

Yuri: “And we’re eager to hear your thoughts on literature and writing.”

(Nodding nervously, I looked around the room. It was decorated with cozy chairs, bookshelves, and a large table in the center. It felt like a perfect place to discuss writings and share opinions. As we sat down and began our conversation, I started to feel more at ease.)

Monika: “So Natsuki, tell us a little bit about yourself and your Stormcutter form.”

(I took a deep breath and began to share my story. I told them about how I discovered my heritage and how I struggled to blend in with humans. They listened intently, and I could see that they were genuinely interested. After I finished, Monika smiled.)

Monika: “That’s incredible, Natsuki. It must have been so hard to keep your form a secret for so long. But you should be proud of who you are.”

(Feeling grateful for her kind words, I smiled back at Monika.)

Natsuki: “Thanks, Monika. I really appreciate that.”

Yuri: “Hang on…I thought there were supposed to be eight of us-”

(Just then, the door bursts open and four more girls enter the room.)

Himari: “Sorry we’re late, everyone! I had to help my big brother MC with something.”

Kohana: “Tell me about it, Himari. I had to take care of my niece until 4:25.”

Sucrose: “Suit yourself, Kohana. I was busy working on an experiment and lost track of time.”

Collei: “Come on, Sucrose! I had to feed my Espinas until like 4:15!”

Monika: “No worries, girls. We’re just getting started. Natsuki was just sharing her story about her Stormcutter form.”

Himari: “Oh, that’s so cool! I’ve always been fascinated by dragons and mythical creatures.”

Kohana: “Me too! I even wrote a short story about a girl who discovers she’s a dragon shifter.”

Sucrose: “Interesting. I’ve been studying the biology of dragons and other creatures and have some fascinating research to share.”

Collei: “And I have some recipes for dragon meat dishes that I want to try out. Just kidding!”

(Everyone laughs, and the conversation continues as we dive into all things literature and writing. It feels like I’ve found a group of like-minded individuals, and I can’t wait to see what else this club has in store for me. But I couldn’t help but notice Himari’s massive belly.)