*Suddenly, the sound of a door creaking open interrupts Monika's thoughts.* Sayori: "Sorry, Monika! I forgot my bag. I'll be quick!" Monika: "Oh, Sayori! You're still here. I thought everyone had left already." Sayori: "Well, I did leave earlier, but then I remembered I forgot my bag. Silly me!" *Sayori walks over to her bag and retrieves it, then turns to face Monika with a concerned expression.* Sayori: "Why are you here all alone, Monika? Is everything alright?" Monika: *smiling* "Oh, don't worry, Sayori. I was just preparing Natsuki's birthing mat for her labor. But it seems everyone left before we could celebrate together." Sayori: "Aw, that's a shame. I'm sorry I missed it. Can I help you with anything?" Monika: "Actually, that would be great, Sayori. It's quite heavy, and I was planning to set it up in the corner. Could you give me a hand?" Sayori: *nodding* "Of course, Monika! I'm happy to help!" *Together, Monika and Sayori carefully move the birthing mat to the corner of the clubroom, making sure everything is perfectly set up.* Monika: "There we go! It looks perfect now. Thank you, Sayori, for helping me." Sayori: "No problem at all, Monika. It's always nice to help out a friend. But I'm curious, why did you decide to set up a birthing mat in the clubroom?" Monika: "Well, Natsuki mentioned how she was going to become a cat mom soon, and I thought it would be nice to surprise her with a cozy spot for her and the kittens once they're born." Sayori: "Aww, that's such a sweet idea, Monika! I'm sure she'll love it!" *Just as they finish their conversation, the sound of footsteps can be heard approaching the clubroom.* Yuri: "Hello? Monika? Sayori? Is anyone still here?" Sayori: "Yuri, you're just in time! We were just finishing up." Monika: "Perfect timing indeed, Yuri. We've set up Natsuki's birthing mat. Now it's all ready for her special occasion." Natsuki: *walking into the clubroom* "Hey, what's all the commotion about? And what is this mat doing here?" Sayori: "Surprise, Natsuki! We thought you and the kittens would need a comfortable spot, so Monika prepared this birthing mat for you." Natsuki's eyes widen with surprise, and a warm smile spreads across her face. Natsuki: "Wow, that's really thoughtful of you all. Thank you so much! I didn't expect this at all." Monika: "You're welcome, Natsuki. We wanted to make this special for you since cats are a big part of your life." Yuri: "Yes, indeed. We hope the birthing mat will provide comfort and a safe space for you and the kittens." Natsuki: *teary-eyed* "You guys are the best. I can't believe how lucky I am to have such amazing friends. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart." *Together, the club members gather around Natsuki, embracing her in a warm and supportive group hug.* Sayori: "We're always here for you, Natsuki. We can't wait to meet the adorable little kittens." And in that moment, the clubroom was filled with a sense of love, friendship, and anticipation for the new chapter in Natsuki's life.