(In what looks like a dusty room)

Lunagaron: (shocked as to what he sees) “No…how could this be?!”

Sayori: (confused) “What are you talking about?”

Lunagaron: (confusedly looking back-and-forth at Sayori and the body hanging from the ceiling) “I-how did-what is-I thought you were dead!”

Sayori: “Oh. That body you see? It’s not actually me. It’s just your imagination.”

Lunagaron: (relieved, but still confused) “My imagination? But it looks so real…”

Sayori: “Sometimes our minds can play tricks on us. It’s not uncommon to see things that aren’t really there, especially if we’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed.”

Lunagaron: (nodding) “I guess you’re right. I’ve been under a lot of stress lately.”

Sayori: (placing a comforting hand on his shoulder) “It’s okay to feel that way, but you don’t have to face it alone. You can always talk to me about what’s been bothering you.”

Lunagaron: (smiling gratefully) “Thank you, Sayori. I really appreciate that. I guess sometimes it’s good to have someone to lean on.”

Sayori: (smiling back) “Of course! That’s what friends are for.”

Lunagaron: “Hold on…don’t you have ‘rainclouds’ in your head?”

Sayori: “USED to. They vanished after I found out about what the glitch created…in my belly. I started feeling sick when I woke up, but the rest of the club was just fine!”

(Without another word, Lunagaron leaves the dusty room. A few days later, Lunagaron returns to see Sayori)

Lunagaron: “Well, I couldn’t see any signs of either Garangolm OR Malzeno.”

Sayori: “…and I just hope this pregnancy goes smoothly for me.”

Lunagaron: “I’m sure it will. You have all of us to support you.”

Sayori: (smiling) “Thank you, Lunagaron. I really appreciate it.”

Lunagaron: (nodding) “Of course. We’re all here for each other, no matter what.”

Sayori: (sighing) “I just can’t believe this is happening. It’s all so surreal.”

Lunagaron: (putting a hand on her shoulder) “I know it’s a lot to take in, but we’ll get through this together. You’re not alone.”

Sayori: (tearing up) “Thank you, Lunagaron. I don’t know what I’d do without you and the rest of the club.”

Lunagaron: (smiling) “You don’t have to worry about that. We’re all in this together.”

(Suddenly, everything glitches out - and Sayori now looks about 5 months pregnant)

Sayori: “What the-?! What on earth JUST happened?!”

Lunagaron: “I’m not sure, but it looks like some sort of glitch. Are you feeling alright, Sayori?”

Sayori: (rubbing her belly) “I’m alright. It looks like the glitch accelerated my pregnancy.”

Lunagaron: (concerned) “Do you need to go to the hospital?”

Sayori: (shaking her head) “No, I think I’ll be fine. But I don’t know why the glitches have become more frequent.”

Lunagaron: “We’ll figure it out. We always do. For now, let’s just focus on making sure you’re comfortable and getting through this pregnancy.”

Sayori: (smiling) “Thanks, Lunagaron.”

Lunagaron: (smiling back) “Anytime, Sayori. We’re all here for you, no matter what glitches come our way.”

(The next day, Lunagaron and Sayori head to the clubroom - and the others are shocked at the size of Sayori’s belly)

Monika: (gaping) “Wow, Sayori, you’re really growing! How are you feeling?”

Sayori: (smiling) “Honestly, a little overwhelmed, but I’m doing okay.”

Yuri: (concerned) “Have you seen a doctor? Is everything okay with the baby?”

Sayori: “Yes, I had a check-up yesterday and everything is looking good.”

Natsuki: (curious) “So how far along are you?”

Sayori: “About five months, I think.”

Monika: (thoughtful) “I wonder if the glitches are affecting the timeline…”

Lunagaron: (nodding) “It’s definitely a possibility. We should keep an eye out for any other changes.”

Yuri: (pensive) “I’ll do some research on the effects of glitches on the human body.”

Natsuki: (determined) “And I’ll bake some extra special treats for Sayori to make sure she’s well-fed.”

Sayori: (smiling gratefully) “Thank you, everyone. I’m so lucky to have all of you as my friends.”

Monika: (smiling back) “We’re lucky to have you too, Sayori. We’ll get through this together.”

(Suddenly, everything glitches again - accelerating Sayori’s pregnancy to her third trimester)

Sayori: (gasping) “Oh my…this glitching is getting out of hand…”

Lunagaron: (concerned) “Are you okay, Sayori?”

Sayori: (breathing heavily) “Yeah…I’m just feeling a little overwhelmed…”

Natsuki: (panicking) “We need to get you to a hospital! The baby could be in danger!”

Yuri: (calmly) “Let’s not panic just yet. We need to assess the situation first.”

Monika: (nodding) “Yuri’s right. Let’s see if we can figure out what’s causing these glitches.”

Lunagaron: “I’ll look into it further. Maybe there’s a way to stop or reverse them.”

Sayori: (grateful) “Thank you, everyone. I don’t know what I’d do without all of you.”

(The group works together to try and figure out the cause of the glitches, while also ensuring that Sayori is comfortable and safe. Suddenly, Malzeno blasts into the room. He has a more sturdy appearance - with most of his body, wings, and head crest being covered in silver and golden plates and blades resembling armor, and the parts of his body that were already gold becoming a darker, richer color. The Qurio are no longer present on his body, with the patch on his chest being replaced by a thicker section of armor plates, and his red wing membranes are now dark purple instead, with his horns also being less twisted)

Malzeno: “What-eth am I doing here…? This isn’t the Citadel. This-eth isn’t anywhere in my world, either.”

Sayori: “What are you?!”

Malzeno: “I art Malzeno. The Guardian Knight of Peace. And though doth not look like anything from my world.”

Lunagaron: “Malzeno, we’ve encountered glitches that have been affecting the timeline and even accelerating Sayori’s pregnancy.”

Malzeno: (confused) “I know not what thou speakest of.”

Yuri: “The glitches are causing changes in the timeline and in Sayori’s body. We need to find a way to stop them before they cause any more harm.”

Malzeno: (determined) “I shall do all that is within my power to assist thee in this.”

Natsuki: “But how are we going to stop them? We don’t even know what’s causing them.”

Monika: “We need to investigate further. Maybe there are clues that can help us figure it out.”

Sayori: (nodding) “Let’s work together to find a solution. We can do this.”

(The group begins to investigate the glitches, looking for any clues or patterns in their occurrences. As they work together, Malzeno begins to use his abilities to sense any anomalies in the timeline. As they approach a cavern, they see Garangolm knocked unconscious)

Lunagaron: (rushing over to Garangolm) “Garangolm! What happened?”

Garangolm: (groaning) “The glitches…they are getting stronger.”

Sayori: “Do you know what’s causing them?”

Garangolm: “It is hard to say. The source is powerful and well-hidden.”

Malzeno: “I shall use-eth my abilities to sense any anomalies in the timeline.”

Yuri: “And I’ll try to gather as much information as possible about the glitches.”

Natsuki: “And I’ll keep an eye on Sayori and make sure she’s safe.”

Monika: “And I’ll try to think of any possible solutions that we haven’t considered yet.”

Sayori: “We can do this. Together.”

(The group splits up to search for clues and gather information. As they explore, they come across strange, glitchy versions of themselves)