(In the school literature clubroom…)

Monika: “Yuri’s been gone for quite a long time…”

Sayori: “Maybe she’s just caught up with a really good book? You know how she can get lost in literature.”

MC: “Should someone go check on her? It’s not like Yuri to miss so much of the club meeting.”

Natsuki: “Ugh, fine. I’ll go see what’s taking her so long. She probably doesn’t even realize how much time has passed. But don’t expect me to return quickly - this pregnancy weight is getting to me!”

(MC turns to Monika.)

MC: “Do you think everything’s alright? It’s not like Yuri to just disappear without saying anything.”

Monika: “I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about. Natsuki will find her. But I do have to admit, it’s a bit unlike Yuri. She’s usually very considerate about letting us know if she’ll be late or has to leave early.”

(Monika leans back in her chair, looking thoughtful.)

Monika: “Well, Yuri does have her moments of being, how should I put it, extremely focused. Perhaps she found an old, dust-covered book in the library and she’s poring over it by now. Or maybe she’s stumbled onto some new poem or story that’s consuming all her attention.”

Sayori: (smiling brightly) “That sounds just like Yuri! Remember that one time she brought in that horror book and was so excited to talk about it she didn’t even hear us calling her name?”

MC: (nodding) “Yeah, that sounds about right. But still, it wouldn’t hurt to make sure she’s okay.”

Monika: (with a reassuring smile) “Definitely, it’s good that Natsuki went to check on her. But let’s try not to worry too much until we know there’s something to worry about, okay?”

(MC nods, trying to ease his friend’s concern. After a moment of silence, the clubroom door creaks open, and Natsuki walks in, breathing a little heavily due to her pregnant state, with Yuri following behind her.)

Yuri: (apologetically) “I’m so sorry, everyone. I was in the library and I found this fascinating collection of poems. It completely swept me away and I didn’t realize how much time had passed.”

Natsuki: (rolling her eyes but with a slight smile) “You owe me one, Yuri. I had to waddle my way through half the school to drag you back here.”

(Natsuki suddenly lets out a pained groan and places a hand on her stomach.)

Natsuki: “B-B-But…guess what else just