(In the school literature clubroom...) Monika: "Alright, we just need MC. He should be here soon." Sayori: "I hope he's not running late again. We have a lot to discuss for the next meeting." Natsuki: "Ugh, he better not keep us waiting. I have better things to do than sit around here all day." Yuri: "Let's try to be patient. MC is always willing to listen to our ideas and help us improve our writing skills." Monika: "Exactly, Yuri. It's important that we work together as a team to make our club successful. And MC has always been a valuable member of that team." Sayori: "Well, it looks like he's finally here. Let's get started on our meeting and come up with some great ideas for our next project." MC: "Sorry I'm late, guys. I got caught up in a conversation with Mr. Johnson about the new school fundraiser." Natsuki: "Well, as long as you're here now, let's get down to business. We have a lot to talk about." Yuri: "I was thinking we could focus on writing some collaborative short stories for the next meeting. It could be a fun and creative exercise for all of us." Monika: "I love that idea, Yuri. Let's brainstorm some themes and plot ideas together and see what we can come up with." Sayori: "I'm so excited to see what we can create together. I know we're going to come up with something amazing. Let's-" (Just before Sayori could finish her sentence, she's suddenly sucked in by some sort of