MC: (smiling) "Congratulations, Sayori! That's amazing news! I'm so happy for you and little Sky. Take care of yourself, okay?" (MC notices another message, this time from Yuri.) Yuri (text): "I apologize for not being able to attend the club today. I'm on a field trip with the literature club to visit a local library. I hope you have a productive day. Please take care of yourself." MC: (chuckles) "Ah, Yuri and her love for books. Have a great time, Yuri! Take care too!" (Suddenly, MC receives another message, this time from Natsuki.) Natsuki (text): "Ugh, MC, I can't make it to the club today. My dad dragged me along to some boring family event. It's so frustrating! I hope you have a better time or whatever." MC: (smirks) "I hope Natsuki's event isn't too tedious. Hang in there, Natsuki!" (Just as MC puts his phone away, he receives another text, this one from Monika.) Monika (text): "MC, I'm sorry for not being able to attend the club today. There's an unexpected student council meeting that I must attend. I hope you have a wonderful day, and I'll see you soon." MC: "No worries, Monika. I understand. Best of luck with the meeting!" (MC looks around the empty clubroom again.) MC: "Well, guess it's just me today. I could use this time to catch up on some reading or maybe work on a poem." (MC settles down at his desk, feeling a mix of emotions. While he misses the club members, he's also grateful for the chance to have some peaceful moments to himself.) MC: "Even without everyone here, I can still enjoy this time. As long as we have each other, every moment can be special." (And with a determined smile, MC begins his day in the quiet clubroom, appreciating the moments of solitude while looking forward to being with his friends again.)