(In the school literature clubroom...) Monika: "Okay, now we just need MC. He said he'd be here soon." Yuri: "I'm sure he'll be here any minute. He wouldn't miss one of our club meetings." Natsuki: "Yeah, he's probably just running late. He's always so busy with all his other activities." Sayori: "Don't worry, he'll show up. He never lets us down." Monika: "I believe in him. He always brings such valuable insight to our discussions." Natsuki: "Hopefully he brings some water, too. I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions all day." Yuri: "Oh wow, Natsuki, you should really take it easy. Maybe MC can help you out with that when he gets here." Sayori: "I'll make sure to remind him to bring some water for you, Natsuki. We want you to be comfortable during our meeting." Monika: "Let's just start without him for now and hopefully he'll join us soon. We have a lot to discuss today." (Yuri, Sayori, and Monika start discussing the next book they will be reading for the club while they wait for MC to arrive.) Natsuki: "Guys...I think the