(As I entered the clubroom, I started to wonder what the other girls were planning on. I could see Kotanhoa packing some bags, and Himari bringing some to the car. Sayori was getting some clothes out, Yuri just grabbed “Portrait of Markov” [seriously, what is her obsession with that book?], and Monika was struggling to button up her black jacket - possibly due to the size of her baby bump. Seriously, Monika looks like she could pop at any minute now.)

Kotanhoa: “Oh! Hey, Natsuki! How’s it going?”

Natsuki: “Hey guys! What’s all this for? Are we going somewhere?”

Himari: “Yup! We’re going on a camping trip this weekend!”

Sayori: “I’m so excited! It’s going to be so much fun!”

Yuri: “And I’m hoping to find some inspiration for my writing in nature.”

Monika: “And I just want to spend some quality time with all of you before the baby comes.”

Natsuki: “Sounds like a plan! Let me just grab my stuff real quick.”

(As I grabbed my backpack, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the club and the friends I’ve made. We may be a diverse group, but we all share a love for literature and each other’s company. I knew this camping trip would be one for the books. But when we got to the location, it was...a forest.)