Monika: "Hey, don't worry! Natsuki is pretty tough. But you shouldn't stress out too much, it's not good for you or Violet." Sayori: "Yeah, maybe she just found a really good bakery on the way here and got distracted by cupcakes or something!" MC: "I could always text her and make sure everything's alright. Would that put your mind at ease?" Monika approached me with a caring smile, gently resting her hand on my shoulder. Monika: "And if there's anything we can do to make you feel more comfortable, just let us know. The last thing we want is for you to be anxious. How about we do some breathing exercises together? That always helps me relax a bit." Sayori eagerly nodded, already standing up to join in and help lead the breathing exercises. I tried to smile, appreciate their efforts to comfort me. Despite the uncertainty about Natsuki's whereabouts, having friends around who cared so much was a reassuring thought.