(As I walked to the clubroom, I couldn't believe what happened yesterday. MC, my childhood friend, had died. The news hit me like a ton of bricks. And as I entered the clubroom, I could see Monika and Himari getting ready for something. Kotonhoa was also there, and was moving a strange pool - it was round and royal purple. Natsuki was there, too - she was filling the pool with warm water. I was confused as to what they were doing.) Natsuki: "Okay...that should be everything for when Yuri arrives." Kotonhoa: "I can't believe that she's due today." Monika: "None of us can, Kotonhoa! But why would she choose to have a water birth?" Himari: "Wait...Sayori? What's wrong?" (I looked up at Himari, tears brimming in my eyes.) Sayori: "MC...he's gone, Himari. He died yesterday." (Himari's eyes widened in shock, and she rushed over to me, wrapping me in a tight embrace.) Himari: "Oh, Sayori...I'm so sorry. I had no idea. We'll postpone our plans for now, of course." Kotonhoa: "Yes, Sayori. We can do this another time." Natsuki: "We're all here for you, Sayori. Anything you need, just ask." Monika: "I can't imagine what you're going through, Sayori. But we're all here to support you." (Silently, we all stood together, in a moment of mourning for our friend. And even though MC was gone, we knew that our friendship would keep us strong. That's when Yuri entered the room - and she immediately got into the royal purple pool, while putting a hand on her bump.) Yuri: "I'm sorry to interrupt, but my contractions are getting stronger. Can we start now?" Himari: "Of course, Yuri. Natsuki, can you bring a towel for Yuri to hold onto? Kotonhoa, can you get the birthing kit ready?" (Kotonhoa nods and quickly goes to retrieve the kit, while Natsuki brings over a fluffy towel for Yuri to grip during contractions. Monika and Himari stand on either side of Yuri, providing comfort and encouragement as she begins to push. I stood there and watch, praying that everything went smoothly.)