Natsuki: (raising an eyebrow) What was that noise, Monika? Monika: (laughs nervously) Oh, it's nothing, just my pen breaking. No big deal. Natsuki: (crossing my arms) Are you sure? It sounded pretty loud. Sayori: Yeah, Monika, you startled us! Is everything alright? Monika: (forcing a smile) I'm okay, really. Let's just continue with the meeting, shall we? Natsuki: (sighs) Fine, but you better not be hiding anything, Monika. Yuri: (in a timid voice) Natsuki, maybe we should trust Monika. Accidents happen. Natsuki: (rolls my eyes) Yeah, sure. Accidents that conveniently happen right before her turn to share her poem. I wonder what she's up to. MC: (reaching out to comfort Sayori) Don't worry, Sayori. I'm sure it's nothing. Monika is just having a bad day. Let's focus on supporting each other instead. Natsuki: (glancing at MC) You always defend her, don't you? MC: (smiling) Well, she is our friend and the president of the club. We should give her the benefit of the doubt. Monika: (avoiding eye contact) Thank you, MC. I really appreciate your trust. Natsuki: (grumbling) Whatever. Let's just get this over with. I don't have time for this nonsense. (Monika proceeds to share her poem, but Natsuki can't help but feel suspicious. As the meeting continues, Natsuki keeps a close eye on Monika, looking for any signs of deceit or manipulation.) Natsuki: (whispering to Yuri) Do you think Monika is hiding something from us? Yuri: (whispering back) I'm not sure, Natsuki. But it's important to give people the benefit of the doubt. Natsuki: (grumbling) I guess. But I just can't shake this feeling that she's up to something. (Meanwhile, Monika, aware of Natsuki's suspicion, tries to act normal and divert their attention away from her.) Monika: (smiling) Let's focus on our upcoming poetry competition, everyone. We all need to work together to represent our club. Natsuki: (narrows my eyes) Nice try, Monika. But I'm onto you. (The meeting continues with a tense atmosphere, as Natsuki's suspicion lingers. After the meeting, Natsuki decides to confront Monika privately.) Natsuki: (standing in front of Monika) Alright, spill it. What are you hiding? Monika: (sighs) Natsuki, I'm not hiding anything. I promise. Natsuki: (leaning in closer) Don't lie to me, Monika. I heard that sound earlier, and it wasn't just a pen breaking. Monika: (sighs again, this time more defeated) Okay, fine. I'll come clean. But you have to promise not to judge me too harshly. Natsuki: (getting impatient) Just tell me already. (Monika takes a deep breath and begins to explain the truth behind the snapping sound.) To be continued...