(In the school literature clubroom...) Monika: "Okay, now we just need to wait for MC and then we can begin the meeting." Natsuki: "Ugh, I wish he would hurry up. We have so much to discuss today." Yuri: "I'm sure he'll be here soon. In the meantime, we can start brainstorming ideas for our next group reading." Sayori: "I brought some snacks for us to enjoy while we wait. I hope MC likes them." Monika: "That's thoughtful of you, Sayori. I'm sure he'll appreciate it. Let's make sure to have everything ready for when he arrives." Natsuki: "Yeah, yeah, let's get started on the reading list. I have some new manga that I think the group will enjoy." Yuri: "I have a few classic novels in mind that I think would be interesting to discuss as well." Monika: "Great, let's all share our suggestions and then we can vote on which books to include. MC should be here any minute now, so let's make the most of our-" (Just then, Monika's phone rings,