(Monika enters the clubroom, expecting to see the others.) Monika: "Good morning, everyone! Looks like today is the big day for Natsuki, so I hope you all remember to be here." (Silence fills the room. Monika walks around, checking each corner.) Monika: "Hmm, they're not here yet. Maybe they just got caught up in something? I'll give them a few more minutes." (Time passes) Monika: "Okay, this is unusual. I'll check my phone to see if they left any messages." (Monika takes out her phone and starts checking for any notifications or messages.) Monika: "Nothing? No messages or notifications. Did something happen?" (She begins to worry, pacing back and forth in the empty clubroom.) Monika: "I hope they're alright. Maybe I should call or text them, just to make sure." (Monika starts typing a message but hesitates before sending it.) Monika: "No, I should trust that they will show up. Maybe they just got caught up with something important. I'll wait a little longer." (She glances at the birthing mat, feeling a mix of excitement and concern.) Monika: "Natsuki, I hope you're doing okay. You've been looking forward to this day for so long. I wish the others were here to support you too." (Hours pass by, and Monika's anxiety grows.) Monika: "I can't wait any longer. Something must be wrong. I need to go and check on them." (She grabs her bag, leaving the clubroom in haste.) Monika: "I hope I'm just overthinking things. Everything will be okay... it has to be."