| Miku & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Miku, where do you and the others get your motivation for being idols? |
Miku |
Our motivation? Well, I suppose it's all the opportunities we get to sing. Rin and I love singing more than anything! |
Miku |
What about you? |
Haruka |
Me? I think mine comes from the feelings Minori helped me recover. |
Miku |
Hehe. That's a wonderful source of strength. |
| Miku & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
I always feel so nervous whenever I visit this place. |
Miku |
Like in a good way? Or... |
Haruka |
The first time I was here, it wasn't a good kind of nervous. But now... |
Haruka |
Thanks to everyone's help, it's more of an excited nervousness. I actually want to get back up on stage. |
Miku |
I see! Hehe. It makes me happy to see you smiling again. |
Haruka |
I have you, Minori, and the others to thank for that. Now it's my turn to put a smile on all of your faces. |
| Miku & Haruka (3) | |
|---|---|
Miku |
So you and your group didn't go to Chinatown, right, Haruka? |
Haruka |
Right. It was a hard decision to make since it's a place Yokohama's known for. |
Haruka |
I even adjusted my diet so that it'd be my cheat day if we decided to go. |
Miku |
Oh, I forgot that you were on a diet... Is it hard at times like this? |
Haruka |
Not at all. It isn't as strict as what some athletes need to go through, so it's quite flexible. |
Miku |
Oh, I see... |
Miku |
But holding back on what you want to eat seems hard. If it were me... I don't know if I'd be successful. |
Haruka |
It becomes much easier than you'd imagine if you're able to think of it as a way to help you give your fans the best performance you can. |
Miku |
Oh... Hehe, you really are an idol, Haruka♪ |
| Miku & Haruka (4) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
I'm here, Miku. Thank you for agreeing to take Minori's place today. |
Miku |
Of course! I promise to do my best to perform her part while she's over at that shoot! |
Miku |
Actually, before we begin, I'd like to go over the choreography for this dance one more time. Would that be okay? |
Haruka |
The lead-up to the chorus is the trickiest part. Minori's also been struggling with it. |
Haruka |
But you just have to do this and this... Focusing on your right foot from the start should make things easier. |
Miku |
Oh, you're right...! Thank you so much, Haruka! |
Haruka |
Then, let's start again from the top, Minori. |
Haruka |
*Gasp* |
Miku |
Oh... |
Haruka |
Haha... Sorry, Miku. This is so embarrassing... |
Miku |
Hehe... I promise to keep trying more and more and more, Haruka! |
Haruka |
Hehe. Oh, you... |
| Rin & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
Hrng... |
Haruka |
What's the matter, Rin? |
Rin |
I was just thinking how great your dancing is. Your movements remind me of Miku. They're so precise and cute that I want to steal them! |
Haruka |
Hehe. Would you like me to do that one again? |
Rin |
Really?! Yeah! I'd love that♪ |
| Rin & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
Haruka, is it true that you haven't taken a single break from practice since you decided to become an idol? |
Haruka |
Yes. I sometimes reduce the amount of work when I'm not feeling well, but I've never skipped a day. |
Rin |
Wow! What's the trick to keeping it up for so long? |
Haruka |
Well, I suppose it's important to make sure you don't try to do everything straight away. |
Haruka |
I also kept my goals short when I was first starting out. I would set them for three days in a row or maybe a week at a time. |
Haruka |
The feeling of accomplishing a goal you set for yourself gives you the motivation to work toward the next one. |
Rin |
It sounds so simple when you say it, but it's still amazing that you've kept it up for so long. |
| Rin & Haruka (3) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
Oh, Haruka, found you♪ |
Rin |
You're about to have dance practice, right? |
Haruka |
Yeah, but... Why are you carrying around glow sticks, Rin? |
Rin |
Hehe. I had a feeling that you were about to, so I came by to do some chants and cheers for you♪ |
Rin |
After all, if you wanna put on a good show, you gotta know what the crowd's feeling, right? |
Rin |
So, I'm gonna do a little research today by pretending to be them! |
Haruka |
Yes, it is important to see things from their perspective. |
Haruka |
Then, since you're here, I'll try to perform like it's the real thing. |
Rin |
Woohoo! And I'm gonna cheer like crazy♪ |
Rin |
L-O-V-E! Lovely, Haruka! |
| Rin & Haruka (4) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
Oh, Haruka. You're decorating the streaming room at the MORE MORE HOUSE with a bunch of plushies, right♪ Do you know which penguins you're going to take? |
Haruka |
Yeah, I already took some over. |
Rin |
Really?! Then, can I see what it looks like sometime? |
Rin |
Also, out of all your penguin plushies, which is your favorite? |
Haruka |
Huh? My favorite? Well... |
Haruka |
This is more like the one that means the most to me rather than my favorite, but there's one my parents got for me to celebrate my first anniversary as a member of ASRUN. |
Haruka |
It even had a handmade sash on it that said, "Congratulations on a wonderful first year!" I remember my eyes overflowing with tears of joy... |
Rin |
Yeah, wow...! Sounds like it means everything to you! |
Haruka |
However, the ones that Minori and my other friends got me also mean a lot. |
Rin |
Hehe. I wanna hear about all of the penguins in your room sometime♪ |
| Len & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Thanks for joining me today, Len. You really helped turn this into a great training session. |
Len |
Thanks for inviting me. I always feel like I learn so much when I train with you, Haruka. |
Len |
Oh, I can do thirty curls with those dumbbells now. KAITO even praised me for being able to keep my arms up in the air during dance routines. |
Haruka |
Really? That's pretty incredible considering how you only just started training with them. I'll need to do my best to keep up with you... |
Len |
Haha. That part of you never changes. |
Len |
But in that case, wanna practice doing some dances next? We can give each other advice and find ways to improve together. |
Haruka |
Oh, that'd be really nice. We can start after we squeeze in a quick break. |
| Luka & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Hm... Eating contest, games, fishing, what else... |
Luka |
That sounds very interesting. Are these are all subjects for your next livestream? |
Haruka |
Yeah, they're all just in the planning phase, though. Hopefully, we can turn them into interesting streams with a few surprises. |
Luka |
I see... Oh! How about making everyone wear a mascot costume♪ |
Haruka |
Huh? An idol group that doesn't show their faces? I mean, it definitely would be surprising, yes... |
Haruka |
Oh, maybe we can turn it into a game by asking viewers to watch the video while guessing who is in which costume. |
Luka |
That does sound like fun! I can't wait to see how you'll implement it, Haruka♪ |
| Luka & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Luka... |
Luka |
Yes, Haruka♪ |
Haruka |
Oh, uh... You asked everyone else to call you by just your name, so I thought I should do the same... |
Haruka |
Actually, I take that back. I feel a little embarrassed to. |
Luka |
That's a shame. I'd like it if you could♪ You made such a cute face just now. |
Haruka |
Oh, Luka... |
| Luka & Haruka (3) | |
|---|---|
Luka |
Oh, Haruka, listen. Shizuku gave me this little turtle recently♪ |
Luka |
It's covered in spikes and so squishy... And it feels really nice when you step on it. Can you guess my turtle's true identity? |
Haruka |
A turtle that's covered in spikes...? And you can step on it...? |
Haruka |
I think I figured it out, Luka. Are you talking about an inflatable balance pad? |
Luka |
Correct! I'm amazed that my description provided you with enough information. |
Luka |
(I mean, I was so startled when Shizuku gave me the same explanation, including the part about stepping on this turtle.) |
Luka |
And here's the turtle Shizuku gave me. |
Haruka |
Oh. Hehe. It's green... It really does look like a turtle. |
Luka |
Yes, it does. I don't feel too great about stepping on it, but I'd like put my gift to good use. |
| MEIKO & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
MEIKO |
Haruka, how have things been going for you lately? |
Haruka |
Good. I can't complain. |
MEIKO |
Well, good for you♪ By the way, have you been taking breaks periodically like you promised? |
Haruka |
Yes, I am now that I'm actually committing time specifically for that. I'd hate to make the others worry about me again. |
MEIKO |
Great. I'm glad you are! |
MEIKO |
(Hehe. It really is impressive how she can be so flexible with others!) |
| MEIKO & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
MEIKO, I'd like to do something for you as thanks for giving me the advice I needed to hear. Is there anything you want or would like me to do? |
MEIKO |
Oh, you don't have to. But since you're offering... Would you mind if I made a small request? |
Haruka |
What is it? |
MEIKO |
So, Miku, the others and I have been thinking about doing some jump rope training. Unfortunately, we don't have enough jump ropes to go around... |
Haruka |
I see... Then, I'll bring over however many you all need. |
MEIKO |
Thank you so much, Haruka! Oh, would you and the girls like to join us? |
Haruka |
May we? I'd sure like to, so let me ask Minori and the others about this. |
| MEIKO & Haruka (3) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
*Yawn* |
MEIKO |
Hehe. Your yawn's so adorable, Haruka. |
Haruka |
Oh, you were watching? That's embarrassing... |
MEIKO |
No, don't be. It was nice to see this side of you considering your usual upright demeanor. |
Haruka |
Oh, MEIKO. |
MEIKO |
Still, Haruka, it's rare for you to be feeling sleepy. Have you been getting enough rest? |
Haruka |
I think I have... But I may be more tired than I realize after making the switch back to the credit-based course. |
Haruka |
I might try going to bed early today. |
MEIKO |
Yes, that sounds like a good plan. |
| KAITO & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Hehe... |
KAITO |
You seem happy, Haruka. Did something good happen? |
Haruka |
Oh, I was just thinking about something that happened at school. I was walking down the corridor and some of the new students decided to come talk to me. |
KAITO |
Really?! What did they say? |
Haruka |
They said what we do has been a huge source of encouragement. One of them has apparently been watching our streams from the very beginning... |
Haruka |
That means a lot, so I want to keep doing my best for them. |
KAITO |
Right... I'd like to also support you in whatever ways I can. |
KAITO |
(Idols and fans coming together to show their support for one another... That's so touching!) |
| Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Haruka, you decided you wanted to be an idol when you were in third grade, right? |
Haruka |
Yeah. There was an idol I really looked up to back then. |
Minori |
Hehe. I guess we both got started for the same reason. |
Minori |
My goal was always to become as great of an idol as you. |
Haruka |
Hehe. Maybe we're even more alike than I thought. |
| Minori & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Oh, that stage has a walkway that extends into the crowd. It reminds me of a show I did. |
Minori |
Really? What tour was that from? I have all your DVDs, so I'm sure I've seen it before... |
Minori |
Oh! That's the one from your 2nd anniversary show! There were a bunch of walkways that all met up in the middle! |
Haruka |
Hehe. That's right. |
Haruka |
(She really has been cheering me on this whole time. Thank you, Minori.) |
| Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
I always learn something new watching Miku and Rin perform. |
Airi |
Same. Every single song they do is choreographed so well. They're really good at engaging the crowd, too. |
Haruka |
Even watching from the side like we do, you can still feel the connection between singer and crowd. |
Airi |
Yeah, it's really amazing. But we can do that, too! |
Haruka |
The four of us will put on shows like this for sure. |
| Haruka & Airi (2) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Haruka, your group always planned their own performances, didn't they? |
Haruka |
Yes. We would decide on a theme for each tour, then plan out the set lists and the choreography from there. |
Airi |
I'm jealous. They moved me over to doing mostly TV before I ever got the chance to do that. But— |
Haruka |
Now you'll have the chance. The four of us can do it together. |
Airi |
H-Hey! I know! I was just going to say that! |
| Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
No matter what stage you perform on, you never stop getting nervous, do you? |
Haruka |
I remember my legs shaking so badly back when I'd just debuted. I kept making mistakes and causing problems for the other members. |
Shizuku |
Is that so? I take it you started practicing even harder because of it? |
Haruka |
I'm sure you did as well, right? I think most idols would. |
Shizuku |
Yeah. I doubt there are any out there who don't work hard. That's just how things are for us. |
| Haruka & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
I get really restless whenever I'm here. |
Haruka |
Restless? |
Shizuku |
Yeah, it's like I get excited. I just want to get up on stage and sing. |
Haruka |
I know how you feel. Whenever I'm here, I think of that show Miku and Rin put on for me. |
Shizuku |
Yeah, it was wonderful seeing how much fun everyone in the audience was having. It really was a splendid show. |
| Haruka & Shizuku (3) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Oh, Haruka, there you are. I was just looking for you. |
Haruka |
Is something the matter, Shizuku...? |
Shizuku |
The thing is, I was asked to give you something. Here... |
|
*Rustling*
| |
Haruka |
Wait, this looks like... Hinomori's notebook? |
Shizuku |
Yes, Shii told me that you've been getting stuck here and there because you haven't been able to attend classes. |
Shizuku |
So, she asked me to give you her notebook. |
Haruka |
She did...? |
|
*Page Flip*
| |
Haruka |
Whoa, her notes are so detailed... She's even written down all the hints the teacher gave. It's much easier for me to grasp the material now...! |
Shizuku |
She said you can keep that until Monday, so I hope you get to make the most of it. |
Haruka |
Thanks, Shizuku... |
Haruka |
Please tell her that I absolutely promise to return the favor. |
| Miku, Rin & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
I know Minori really looks up to you as an idol, Haruka, but is there anyone you look up to? What are they like? |
Haruka |
A long time ago, I was really bad at smiling, but there was one idol who taught me how. |
Rin |
Really?! I can't imagine you not being able to smile! |
Miku |
Hehe. That's because our Haruka is so good at giving people hope and making them smile. |
Miku |
I bet whoever that person is would be thrilled to know you looked up to them so much. |
Haruka |
You think so? I hope you're right. |
| Miku, Rin & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
Haruka, how are you not tired after dancing for so long? |
Haruka |
I think it's because of all the training I did playing basketball in elementary and junior high. |
Miku |
Oh, you played basketball? |
Miku |
I bet that means you're really good at sudden explosive movements, too. |
Rin |
Yeah, Haruka's agility is amazing. But she's also really precise at the same time. |
Rin |
I wonder if Miku and I should start playing basketball too. |
Haruka |
Hehe. I can teach you if you'd like. |
Miku |
Really? In that case, we'll give it some serious thought. |
| Miku, Rin & Haruka (3) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
Hey, Haruka! Is there anything you always made sure to eat before a big show? |
Haruka |
Well... It wasn't always, but fried chicken was something I liked to eat since we usually had some in the green room. |
Miku |
That sounds pretty filling. Is that so you wouldn't feel hungry during the actual show? |
Haruka |
There's that. But I remember my manager saying, “The grease helps keep your throat from drying out,” and how, “The vitamin A in chicken meat is good for your mucous membrane.” |
Haruka |
As a result, it became a sort of ritual for some of us after we came to believe that eating fried chicken would ensure a show's success. |
Miku |
I didn't know that! |
Haruka |
Oh, however... After I started slumping, I preferred to have things that were soothing, like tea with honey. |
Haruka |
Everyone was surprised at first, but once they learned my reasoning, they began saying, “What a marvelously elegant way to spend time,” as if I were an heiress or something. |
Rin |
Wow, they sound like really nice people! |
Haruka |
Yeah, they are... But I ended up not being able to go on stage... I caused everyone a lot of trouble and ASRUN ended up having to disband. |
Miku |
I see... |
Haruka |
But I still talk to them from time to time. They were really happy for me when I told them that I decided to be an idol again. |
Rin |
Really?! That's great...! |
Haruka |
(Then and now... I've had the fortune of being blessed with wonderful friends.) |
| Miku, Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Miku |
Minori, did you ever go see one of Haruka's concerts when she was still an idol? |
Minori |
Of course! I was in her fan club, too! |
Minori |
My luck was never very good, though. Even when I did manage to get tickets, they were always really far back from the stage. |
Haruka |
Now we get to dance right next to each other. |
Miku |
That's true. Ms. Minori! How does that make you feel?! |
Minori |
Eh?! D-Don't make me think about it! |
Minori |
Hrng... I can feel my face getting warm! |
| Miku, Minori & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
The clover costumes we get to wear here are so cute, aren't they?! |
Minori |
Why clovers, though? |
Haruka |
I wondered the same thing, so I did some research. |
Haruka |
In the language of flowers, the clover means hope. It can also mean promise and love as well. |
Minori |
Wait... Miku, is that true?! |
Miku |
Hehe. It isn't just the songs, Minori. Even the costumes here were born from all four of your emotions. |
Haruka |
I thought that might be the case. We'll have to make sure to cherish our costumes just as much as our songs, then. |
Minori |
Yeah! |
| Rin, Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
I think it went...like this! |
Rin |
Oh, that's the dance I just did up on stage! You memorized it after only seeing it once?! |
Haruka |
It's easy to remember because it fits the song so well. I think Minori is better at imitating dance routines, though. |
Minori |
No, I have to watch a dance a few times before I can do it. |
Rin |
You really are amazing, Haruka. I can see why people considered you the top idol! |
Minori |
Yeah. I don't know if I'll ever be able to get to her level, but I'm going to try my best! |
| Rin, Minori & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Rin, I noticed you don't just sing cute songs. You're really good at the more mature music too! |
Haruka |
Your smile changes a bit as well. Sometimes it's bright and innocent, but it can also be shy at times. |
Haruka |
Being able to alter your own aura like that shows you have great range as an idol. I'm a little jealous. |
Rin |
Y-You think so? |
Rin |
Oh, stop. You're going to make me blush. |
Haruka |
You even have a special charm when you're acting like a regular, embarrassed girl. |
Minori |
Yeah. You're always cute no matter what you're doing. I'm jealous, too. |
| Rin, Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Shizuku and Minori sure have been acting suspicious lately. |
Rin |
What? Y-You think so? |
Haruka |
Yup. You wouldn't know anything, would you Rin? Perhaps something about just the two of them staying behind to practice in secret? |
Rin |
H-How did you know... I mean-! |
Rin |
I-I don't know anything! I promised Minori and Shizuku I wouldn't say! |
Airi |
What an obvious reaction. That was almost too easy... |
Haruka |
Agreed. I'd feel bad pressing her any further. |
| Rin, Haruka & Airi (2) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
One, two. Mic check. Sounds good♪ |
Haruka |
Now we're just waiting for Minori, Shizuku, and Miku. |
Airi |
I'm glad Miku is with them. |
Haruka |
Yeah. At least we know they won't get lost. |
Rin |
(They say that, but they still look a little nervous. Hehe. They're both such worrywarts.) |
| Rin, Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
You have a lot of experience modeling, right, Shizuku? Do you come up with the poses on your own? |
Shizuku |
In my case, the cameraman would often give me directions. |
Shizuku |
Things like, give me a sad, over-the-shoulder look. |
Rin |
Oh, I see. What about you, Haruka? Did you have photo shoots like that? |
Haruka |
Yes, for things like magazines and CD covers. They were usually more particular about where I stood than my pose, though. |
Haruka |
Especially when I did cover shoots with the other ASRUN members. They always made sure the pictures never turned out too similar. |
Rin |
That sounds really interesting! I didn't realize there was so much to taking pictures. I'd love to hear more! |
| Rin, Haruka & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Rin |
Hey, I was wondering. Have you decided on a group leader? |
Shizuku |
Oh, I suppose we haven't had that conversation yet. |
Haruka |
You're right. We're still trying to figure out exactly how everything is going to work moving forward. |
Rin |
I see. You may have found your true feelings, but I guess that's just the beginning, eh? |
Shizuku |
There's no need to worry, Rin. The four of us are going to give it our best. |
Haruka |
That's right. We won't let everything you and Miku have done for us go to waste. |
Rin |
Great! Miku and I promise to be right here cheering you on the whole way! |
| Len, KAITO & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
What do I do...? |
Len |
Hm? What's wrong, Haruka? |
Haruka |
Huh? Oh, so... For our next regular stream, we're going to be presenting our favorite pictures. I was in the middle of choosing mine, but... |
Haruka |
All the pictures I took of the penguins when I went to the zoo are so cute. I can't decide on just one... |
KAITO |
I see... If you're having trouble, then would you mind showing us? |
Haruka |
Oh, sure! I'll start with this one where four penguins are walking in a line. It's so cute how the little one in the back is cuddling up against the one in front of it...! But this one with the penguin jumping up to catch its food is also really good. |
Haruka |
And the one of this family sleeping together is just too adorable. So much so that I wish I could nap with them... But this one really surprised me because of the way it tried to intimidate the fish here... |
Len |
H-Haruka? Can you slow down? How about you go one picture at a time? |
Haruka |
Oh, sorry... I couldn't help myself... |
KAITO |
Everyone enjoys talking about the things they really love. So, if you'd like, we'll listen to the end and help you find the best one. |
Haruka |
Yes, I'd really appreciate that...! |
| Luka, Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Luka |
One, two, three, four♪ |
Shizuku |
Every time I see you dance, Luka, I just think you're so amazing. |
Haruka |
I agree. Whenever you jump, you seems so light on your feet and never let your axis tilt by even a degree... |
Haruka |
Would you mind giving us some tips as to how you do that routine? |
Luka |
Sure. When I jump, I just imagine myself becoming a cloud and floating away♪ |
Shizuku |
A cloud? |
Luka |
Yes. I'll just float away like a fluffy cloud. Then I land toes first. |
Haruka |
I see... I didn't know you paid such close attention to each move like that. No wonder it looked so beautiful... |
Luka |
Hehe. It's easy once you get used to it♪ Try focusing on landing right first. You can worry about jumping high later. |
Shizuku |
Yes, I think I understand! Would you like to try it, Haruka? |
Haruka |
Yeah, let's! |
Luka |
(Hehe. I knew that Minori and Airi were hard workers, but these two really are no different. You can't help but cheer for all of them♪) |
| Luka, Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Okay, the "'Let's Learn to Dance' Challenge" for our next stream should be all set now. |
Minori |
Yeah! Thank you so much for helping me like this, Haruka! |
Luka |
Oh, that sounds like fun. What will you be doing exactly? |
Minori |
We're gonna ask our viewers to do a quick survey that asks which songs they want us to show them how to dance to... |
Minori |
We'll see which song comes in first place and have a little contest to see who can learn to dance to it in ten minutes the best. |
Haruka |
Minori gave it a try once previously and everyone seemed to enjoy the slight tension or nervousness that this sort of challenge creates. |
Minori |
I really didn't do very well that time, but I already told everyone that this is what I like to do so I can't afford to lose! |
Luka |
Hehe. I have a feeling that this is going to be a very heated contest. I can't wait to see what happens♪ |
| MEIKO, KAITO, Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
MEIKO |
I realized something while taking another look around this place. |
KAITO |
You did? |
MEIKO |
Yes. And I have a feeling you know what I'm talking about, Haruka. |
Haruka |
Huh? Me? Oh, are you talking about...? |
KAITO |
Something both you and Haruka realized, huh? I think I have an idea now. |
MEIKO |
Then, let's all say what we're thinking on three! Ready? One, two...! |
Haruka & MEIKO & KAITO |
This looks like a great place to run. This looks like a great place to run! |
Haruka |
Wow! KAITO, you guessed correctly! |
MEIKO |
Yes, well done. |
KAITO |
Hehe. I have known you for quite a while now. |
| MEIKO, Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
MEIKO & Minori |
Hmm... |
Haruka |
Is something wrong, you two? You both seem pretty concerned... |
MEIKO |
I was wondering what color the costume for my next show should be and asked Minori for her opinion. |
Haruka |
The color of your costume? |
MEIKO |
Yes, I generally tend to choose red-colored costumes and outfits, so I was thinking about going with a different color for a change... |
Haruka |
Oh, is this a case of your other choices not quite being what you were hoping for...? |
Minori |
No, it's the exact opposite of that!! |
Minori |
Every color looks absolutely amazing on her! We're having trouble choosing an alternative because they're all good enough to challenge her usual red! |
Haruka |
Hehe. Now I understand. |
Haruka |
In that case, I'd like to join your discussion since we owe you quite a lot already. |
MEIKO |
Thank you, Haruka! Alright, I'll start over with the first color and put that costume back on♪ |
Minori |
Yes, please! |
| KAITO, Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
KAITO |
Haruka, Minori, great job with practice. Here are some towels and sports drinks. Please make sure to stay hydrated. |
Haruka |
You brought these for us? Thank you, KAITO. |
Minori |
Thank you so much! This is so cool... It's like we have a real manager now! |
KAITO |
Hehe. I'm no imposter. You can think of me as your actual manager. After all, I'm both that and an idol. |
KAITO |
Oh, Minori, about when you were trying to turn just now... You seemed to be having a little trouble spinning on your left foot. |
Haruka |
You sometimes have a tendency to overdo it, so could it be that...? |
Minori |
Yeah, maybe. I have a feeling that it's happening for every part where I have to use my left foot to turn. I'm so worried about falling behind in the sequence... |
Haruka |
I see. It must be more challenging because you're not using your dominant foot. |
KAITO |
Yes, but there's also no need to push yourself too hard. Doing that can lead to an injury, so please try to be careful. |
Minori |
I will! Thank you, KAITO. |
Haruka |
Hehe. It's like you're also a coach on top of being a manager. |
KAITO |
Oh, really? Hehe. As long as I keep getting these opportunities, I'll be more than happy to help. |
| KAITO, Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
KAITO |
Hmm... |
Shizuku |
Is something the matter, KAITO? |
KAITO |
Oh, I want to include a little activity during our next show, but I'm having trouble deciding what to do... |
Haruka |
I see... |
Haruka |
Then, what if everyone tried on new looks? |
KAITO |
New looks? |
Haruka |
Yes, we did something similar just the other day. We did our hair differently and tried wearing clothes that we wouldn't normally... People really enjoyed it. |
Shizuku |
And Airi dazzled us the most. She went from being cute to looking like such a mature lady. |
KAITO |
Oh, really?! Now I wish I was there! |
KAITO |
No, more importantly... Thank you for giving me such a wonderful idea! |
KAITO |
Miku and the others are probably going to really enjoy this, so I'll start working on it! |
Haruka |
That's great! Oh, would it be alright if we came to see your show? |
KAITO |
Of course! I hope you're looking forward to seeing how we transform. |
| Minori, Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Miku and Rin always look so dazzling up on stage. |
Airi |
They sure do. There's always something more we can learn from their singing and dancing, too. |
Airi |
So today, let's forget about practice and enjoy the show! |
Haruka |
Sounds to me like you just want to have fun. |
Airi |
What are you talking about? My entire life is centered around studying how to be an idol. |
Minori |
Yeah! C'mon Haruka, let's go! |
| Minori, Haruka & Airi (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Concerts require you to sing for two to three hours at a time, right? |
Airi |
Yeah. It's not an exaggeration to say they're a test of endurance. |
Haruka |
I understand that, but what are we doing here? |
Airi |
You and Shizuku always stand out too much when we jog near the school. |
Haruka |
Why don't we wear masks, then? That would also make breathing more difficult, which will boost the effectiveness of the workouts. |
Airi |
I guess that's true, but... |
Minori |
Haruka, sometimes you sound more like an athlete than an idol. |
| Minori, Haruka & Airi (3) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Huh? Is the stage lighting different or is it just me? |
Airi |
Hm... Yeah, I think you're right. The lights were a little lower the last time we were here. |
Haruka |
Yeah, Miku says they change everything depending on the show even when they use the same stage. |
Airi |
I see. I should have guessed that meant they did stage production too. Miku and Rin are amazing. |
Minori |
Do you think they made any other changes and we just didn't notice? |
Haruka |
Maybe. Let's see if we can find any. It might be a good learning opportunity. |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Ah—ah—ah— |
Haruka |
Minori? What are you doing up on stage? |
Shizuku |
She said she wanted to see how far her voice would carry. |
Minori |
Hehehe. The stage is just so huge! I wanted to see how far I could throw my voice! |
Minori |
Can you two try going behind the stage to see if you can still hear me?! |
Shizuku |
Sure. Hehe. I remember feeling the same excitement when I first stood up on stage. |
Haruka |
Me too. |
Haruka |
(This is exactly the thing about her that helped us all.) |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Phew... I'm exhausted... |
Shizuku |
Good work, Minori. Shall we get started on our cooldown? |
Minori |
Sure! Hey, what is a cooldown for, anyway? |
Haruka |
After working out, your muscles and nerves are in an excited state. If you let them remain that way, they'll be extra sore the following day. |
Haruka |
It's similar to how you calm down when your emotions are high. The same thing needs to be done for your muscles. |
Shizuku |
That's our Haruka. So knowledgeable about the body. |
Haruka |
I really enjoy learning new things like that. |
Haruka |
Now then, I know you're probably tired, but let's do a proper cooldown. |
Minori |
Right! |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (3) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Ready, Shizuku?! *Beep* *Shutter* *Beep* *Shutter* |
Haruka |
I'm really impressed by how you're able to strike all these poses and make so many different facial expressions, Shizuku. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. The photographers would always teach me something new whenever I modeled for them. |
Minori |
Cool! That means I need to learn as much as I can from you and practice having my pictures taken, Shizuku! |
Haruka |
Hm? Do you not like having pictures taken of you, Minori? |
Minori |
I don't think so... But my luck's atrocious, so my eyes usually end up being half-closed or the peace sign I'm trying to make would look all funny. |
Haruka |
(I'd chalk that up more to your timing being bad as opposed to your luck...) |
Haruka |
Then, you could try learning the rhythm for when you're posing while having your pictures taken. |
Haruka |
Knowing how much time there is between shots and poses should help with that. You could also try adjusting how often you change your facial expressions. |
Shizuku |
Yes, in that case, I may be able to help. |
Minori |
Really?! Oh, please teach me! |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
How far do you think the stages go in this SEKAI? |
Airi |
I'm not sure. There are stages as far as I can see. |
Shizuku |
How about we go for a jog and find out? |
Haruka |
Sounds good to me. Will you be all right, though? |
Shizuku |
I may not be as athletic as you, but I'm fairly confident in my stamina. |
Airi |
That's not what I meant. I'm worried you might get lost. |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Hm? That little stage over there looks like the set from a music show I used to do. |
Shizuku |
You think so too? I was just thinking the same thing. |
Airi |
Me too. It's not all of them, but some of the stages I've seen feel really familiar. |
Shizuku |
I know what you mean. Whenever I see a stage that seems familiar, I get this warm rush of nostalgia. |
Haruka |
It's the same for me. Maybe it has something to do with this SEKAI place being connected to our feelings. |
Airi |
Yeah. I hope we get a chance to learn more about how that works one of these days. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Sigh... This part's so difficult... |
Airi |
You don't have time for any of that! You're the type that learns by doing, so just keep trying and keep going, okay?! |
Shizuku |
Okay! But how is Minori doing...? |
Minori |
No...! I tripped over my foot again! |
Haruka |
You're stepping into it much better now. I'm sure you'll start getting it soon, so let's work on it together. |
Minori |
Haruka...! Okay, I'll keep trying! |
Shizuku |
... Airi, praising me might help me improve faster too... |
Airi |
How can you say that with a straight face? We're not changing anything, okay? If you want praise, go ask Haruka for help... |
Shizuku |
But... I want you to praise me... |
Airi |
Sigh... Fine... |
Airi |
Shizuku, you stumbled during that last sequence, but you also showed off your charm well and it was hard to take my eyes off you. Just keep trying! |
Shizuku |
Airi...! Okay, I will! |
Airi |
Alright, alright. You're so easy... |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Minori, thank you for coming up with so many ideas for our stream again. |
Haruka |
A lot involved activities that our fans will really love too, so we should be set for a while. |
Minori |
You think so?! Hehe. I'm glad my marathon brainstorming session paid off! I somehow managed to get up to 100! |
Airi |
Wait, you came up with these all on your own? |
Minori |
Yeah! All these ideas have been popping into my head nonstop since putting on an event in real life! |
Minori |
It's also a good exercise for me in terms of coming up with new segments, so I decided to set a goal and go for it! |
Airi |
Hey, that's great! But we're not about to let you leave us behind. |
Shizuku |
Yes, I think I'll come up with 100 more ideas! |
Haruka |
Hehe. If the three of us do that, we'll be up to 400 in total. |
Minori |
4-400?! That'd be amazing! It's like a year's worth of streams! |
Airi |
To be fair, we won't be able to use all of those ideas. Still, that many could lead us to striking gold! |
Minori |
Yeah! I'll try finding ways to improve the ones I came up with by thinking about them a little more! |
| Miku | |
|---|---|
Alien |
▽◎〇※▽※◇☆#◇◎ |
Rui |
I'd heard that Emu and the others befriended an alien, but I still can't believe what I'm seeing. |
Miku |
Way to go, Emu! I wanna make friends with them too☆ |
Luka |
Me as well. I think it's adorable how they look like an octopus♪ |
Luka |
I don't know how to speak your language, but will you also be my friend? |
|
*Shine*
| |
Haruka |
I agree, they are cute. Those beady little eyes really make me want to stroke them. |
Haruka |
Hi there. It'd make me really happy if we were to also become friends. What do you say? |
|
*Shine*
| |
Alien |
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ |
|
*Applause*
| |
Miku & Rui |
Whoa... |
Rui |
Interesting. So this is how idols communicate. |
Luka |
Actually, I don't think her being an idol matters all that much. So, Rui, why don't you try talking to them next?♪ |
|
*Soft Footsteps*
| |
Miku |
Oh no! The alien's running away! |
Haruka |
Hold on. They keep looking back towards us. Does that mean they want us to follow behind? |
Rui |
Then, let's do just that. |
| Rin | |
|---|---|
KAITO |
Oh, Len, listen! There's a light flashing over there! What if it's an alien?! |
Len |
There's plenty of flashing lights around here. Also, we're here to look for a way back, so try to stay focused. |
KAITO |
What? B-But...! Wait, Rin, don't you want to see if there's an alien over there?! |
Rin |
Not really. |
KAITO |
Huh...? |
KAITO |
(This Len and Rin are completely different from the ones I'm used to being around...!) |
Haruka |
Umm... If there really is an alien over there, then I'd like to meet them. |
KAITO |
H-Haruka...! |
Haruka |
Even if that light isn't a space alien, it could a clue about how to get home. So, why don't we all go take a look? |
Rin |
Fine. |
Len |
Yeah, I guess we should go if there's a chance of finding a good clue. |
KAITO |
H-Huh...? Why did I get the cold shoulder before?! |
| Len | |
|---|---|
Akito |
We're really doing this...? |
Len |
What choice do we have? This is the only way. |
Haruka |
Right. The laboratory beyond these doors may give us a hint as to how to get home. |
Haruka |
And the mysterious picture on this rock is the only clue we have for opening it. |
Luka |
Yes, and these people look just like all of you... One is playing a guitar, one is dancing and the other is singing into a microphone. |
Luka |
This is the only clue we have. Which is why I think you should all try to do the same poses as we see in this picture! |
Akito |
... |
Akito |
Again, we're really doing this? |
Len |
You gotta just grin and bear it, Akito. I mean, I don't wanna do something lame like playing an air guitar, but I'm gonna do it anyway! |
Haruka |
I'm also a little embarrassed about doing this... But if it's for everyone's sake, then I'm willing to give it a try. |
Akito |
Argh! Fine, let's get this over with. |
Luka |
Huh? There's a button here. What does it do...? |
|
*Press*
| |
Luka |
Oh, the doors... |
Akito |
...! Yes, they opened! |
Luka |
(Hmm... I don't think they need to know that all it took was pressing a button to open them.) |
| KAITO | |
|---|---|
Rui |
I see. While looking around that laboratory, you found this little device and some research notes...? |
Akito |
That's right. Kamishiro, does this mean anything to you? |
Rui |
Hmm... Based on the writing I've been seeing around this SEKAI, this word appears to mean "return", and this one seems to mean "activate". Which should mean... |
Rui |
What an incredible find. We should, in theory, be able to go home using this device. |
Haruka |
Thank goodness...! The others are going to be ecstatic! |
Akito |
We'll finally be free of this SEKAI... |
KAITO |
You and the others deserve a huge pat on the back, Akito! |
Akito |
Going in all those creepy buildings... Having to go that dumb pose and all that weird stuff... We got through a lot together. |
Haruka |
We need to thank the others for giving us the support they did. Having a place to rest ended up being huge. |
Rui |
Yes, we should thank them later. But I'd also like to explore this SEKAI just a little bit more while we're still here. |
KAITO |
Haha. Me too! So... |
KAITO |
Let's take quick walk before heading back! |
| Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
I think those guys are members of the basketball team. |
Haruka |
I used to love all the dribbling and passing drills. It was hard making shots at the beginning, and I'd mess up passes all the time, but I eventually got the hang of it. |
Haruka |
Hehe. Being part of a club sure was fun. I know, maybe I could start playing again as part of my training routine. |
| Ichika & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Hoshino, I always see you eating yakisoba buns for lunch. |
Ichika |
Yeah, they're my favorite. What about you? Do you always have salad? |
Haruka |
Yes. Salads are a great way to keep a balanced diet. They're high in vitamins and minerals. |
Haruka |
Yakisoba buns, on the other hand, are just carbs wrapped in carbs. They probably aren't the healthiest meal... |
Ichika |
You think so? Still, they taste so good. |
Haruka |
Hehe. Well, I can't argue with that. |
| Ichika & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Ichika |
You always give off the feeling that you can do anything. Is there anything you're not good at? |
Haruka |
Um... Maybe being idle? |
Haruka |
Even on my days off, I can't just sit around at home doing nothing. I end up doing voice training or adding extra exercises to my daily workout. |
Ichika |
Hehe. That sounds like something you'd do. |
| Ichika & Haruka (3) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Oh, Ichika, over here. |
Ichika |
Sorry I'm late, Haruka. The school store was more crowded than I was expecting. |
Haruka |
That's okay. Saki just sent me a message saying, "Class ran long, so I'm heading over now." |
Haruka |
Anyway, Ichika, what did you buy? Yakisoba buns? |
Ichika |
Yeah, I got four. My plan was to swap a couple for some of your sides. |
Haruka |
Hehe. As always. Still, it's been so long since the three of us last had lunch together... |
Ichika |
We are in different classes now, and you're really busy with work. So, there wasn't much we could do. |
Ichika |
But I'm really happy that we can still get together like this. We should do this again the next chance we get. I definitely know Saki's going to want to. |
Haruka |
Yeah, we should. |
| Saki & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Saki |
Haruka, do you like Phenny because it looks like a penguin? |
Haruka |
I know this will probably offend a lot of Phenny fans, but, as strange as it sounds...yes. |
Saki |
No, it won't. It's like Shiho always says, different people will fall in love with Phenny for different reasons! |
Haruka |
Ah... Shizuku's younger sister from 1-A? Now that you mention it, she does seem like the sort who would be a Phenny fan. |
Saki |
Oh wow! How'd you figure that out?! |
Haruka |
Hehe. I saw one on her bag before. |
Saki |
Whoa! A true Phenny fan never misses a thing! |
| Saki & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Tenma, I heard you started a band with Hoshino? |
Saki |
Sure did! Our band's name is Leo/need. |
Saki |
Heh heh heh. It sounds just as awesome as MORE MORE JUMP!, don't you think? |
Haruka |
On the contrary, I think Leo/need sounds more elegant and a lot cooler too. |
Saki |
But is it though? Is it really? |
Haruka |
(Hehe, Tenma must really like the name of her band.) |
| Saki & Haruka (3) | |
|---|---|
Saki |
You were awesome in music class just now, Haruka! You really poured your feelings into that song, but that's only to be expected from a professional, huh? |
Haruka |
No. I'm not quite there, yet. You're mistaking my pitch inflection for my feelings. |
Haruka |
There are many other idols who can sing much better than me. |
Saki |
Oh, I see... I wonder what their songs are like. |
Haruka |
I have some CDs. Would you like to borrow them? |
Saki |
Yay! And yes, please! |
| Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
..... |
Haruka |
Minori... It's a little hard to practice with you staring at me like that... |
Minori |
Oh, s-sorry! I was just thinking about how you shine when you sing... |
Minori |
Every time I see you, I remember just how much I want to be as good of an idol as you! More, more! |
Haruka |
Hehe. Thanks, Minori. |
Haruka |
(I have you to thank for the person I am now, you know.) |
| Minori & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
What's the notebook for, Minori? |
Minori |
It's a diary! I make sure to write a little every day about special things that happened, any fun stuff, or what I practiced that day! |
Haruka |
Oh? That takes quite a lot of diligence. |
Minori |
Hehehe. I've been keeping a diary as long as I've been practicing singing and dancing. You don't keep a diary? |
Haruka |
I don't. Perhaps I should start one, though. |
| Minori & Haruka (3) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Haruka, thanks for letting me borrow your textbook! |
Minori |
I can't believe I actually got to borrow a book from my favorite idol! I never thought this day would come! |
Minori |
I'll never forget this day as long as I live. |
Haruka |
Hehe. That's well good and all, but you should try not to forget your own textbooks. |
Minori |
Oh, you're right! I'll be more careful! |
| Minori & Haruka (4) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Haruka! I... I... I'd to ask you something! |
Haruka |
Sure, what is it? Also, you don't have to be so formal... |
Minori |
O-Okay! It's that... I'd like to have a study party with you! |
Minori |
Some of my classmates and I have been studying together already since we have exams coming up, but I thought it'd be nice to have you there too...! |
Haruka |
A study party? I used to have those all the time with my friends. Sure, I'll come. |
Minori |
Really?! Yay! Okay, I'll make sure my room's clean for when it happens♪ |
| Minori & Haruka (5) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Good morning, Haruka! |
Haruka |
Oh, Minori. Good morning... Hm...? |
Haruka |
Did you cut your bangs? |
Minori |
Gasp...! Yes, I did...! They were bothering me a little, especially when we dance and stuff, so I had my mom trim them for me. |
Haruka |
I see. It's very natural and looks nice. Your mom must be really talented. |
Minori |
Hehe. Thanks! |
Minori |
(I didn't think Haruka would notice...! I have to work extra hard during practice today!) |
| Minori & Haruka (6) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Hehe. I never would've imagined us taking pictures together for a stream like this, Haruka. |
Haruka |
Hehe. Your Edit Yourself Cute Selfie Battle! got so heated in the end. |
Haruka |
But we really couldn't do anything against Airi and Shizuku. |
Minori |
Yeah. I looked up and learned a lot of stuff for it too. I was so sure that we'd win. |
Minori |
But Airi just knows way too many cute poses and editing techniques. |
Haruka |
I know, right? Actually, it might be good to ask her about that since we'll need to start taking more photos to get our name out there. |
Minori |
Yeah! Oh, why don't we ask her after school today? |
| Minori & Haruka (7) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Haruka! I got you a souvenir from the field trip! They're snacks from Chinatown! |
Haruka |
As for me, I got you these snacks from the Red Brick Center. Apparently these are the most popular. |
Minori |
Oooh! Thank you, Haruka! Now I can feel like I got to go there myself! |
Minori |
It would've been better if I actually got to go, though. |
Haruka |
If only there was more time... |
Haruka |
But thanks to your suggestion to exchange snacks, now I'll be able to have a taste of Chinatown too. So, thank you, Minori. |
Minori |
Hehehe, you're welcome. I'll share these with Kohane and Shiho! |
Haruka |
Sounds good. I'll share these with Ichika and Saki. Anyway, see you after school. |
| Minori & Haruka (8) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Haruka, look! One of the girls from class let me borrow her notebook! |
Haruka |
Oh, because we had to miss class for that interview? |
Minori |
Yeah! She even talked about having each other's backs! |
Minori |
I was nervous about joining a new class, but I'm so glad that everyone's really nice♪ |
Haruka |
Most of them also work in show business, so they probably understand our situation. |
Minori |
Oh, right! |
Minori |
I also wanna get to know everyone and find ways to support them! Which means I need to take really good notes when I am able to attend classes! |
Minori |
But I don't know if that'll actually help them since I'm not that great a notetaker... |
Haruka |
I actually disagree. I thought the notes you showed me the other day were really easy to follow. |
Haruka |
So, I'll be counting on you for help if I happen to miss class for work. |
Minori |
Haruka... |
Minori |
Okay! I promise to do my best for you and our classmates! |
| Minori & Haruka (9) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
I've been meaning to ask, Minori... Is there something that you need to tell me? |
Minori |
What?! Wh-Why do you say that? |
Haruka |
I get the feeling that you are watching me a lot during class. |
Haruka |
Also, we tend to make eye contact whenever I turn around. But for some reason, you always quickly look away... |
Minori |
Uh... W-Well... |
Haruka |
I'd really appreciate it if you told me what's going on. I promise to hear you out. |
Minori |
Um... S-So... It's nothing all that serious... |
Minori |
It's just... I can't help but look at you! |
Haruka |
What...? |
Minori |
Because we're in the same classroom! We get to take classes together and look at the same blackboard! |
Minori |
I always dreamed about it, but I still can't believe this is all happening in real life! |
Haruka |
Minori... |
Haruka |
I appreciate the sentiment, but you really need to stay focused during class. |
| Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Ugh... I know it's a student's job to study and all, but getting homework is always so depressing. |
Haruka |
It's not very seemly to complain to those younger than you. |
Airi |
I'm not really complaining, I'm just vocalizing the fact that I don't want to do math when I get home. |
Haruka |
That's called complaining. You know, your homework wouldn't take you so long if you spent a little time reviewing what we do in class each day. |
Airi |
Ngh... I don't want to hear this... |
| Haruka & Airi (2) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Oh, Haruka. I've got club today, so could you let everyone know I'm going to be a little late for practice? |
Haruka |
Sure. I didn't realize you were in a club. |
Airi |
Yeah, I'm in the tea ceremony club. I joined after leaving my agency. |
Haruka |
Did you join just for the Japanese sweets? |
Airi |
I'd be lying if I said that wasn't part of the reason, but I was actually interested in the ceremony as well. |
| Haruka & Airi (3) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Airi, I came up with a new idea for our stream. Would you mind taking a look at it? |
Airi |
Sure, let's see it... |
Airi |
Wait, you said that you'd take it easy yesterday. You weren't lying, were you? |
Haruka |
No, I went to bed two hours earlier than usual. I got this idea when I was out jogging this morning. |
Airi |
Okay, if you managed to get more sleep than normal then I don't see a problem... |
Airi |
Just make sure to keep taking breaks and getting rest when you can, alright? That way, your mind and body will always be 100% ready. |
Haruka |
Yeah, I'll do that. Thanks, Airi. |
| Haruka & Airi (4) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Airi, you really like cats, don't you? I found these while I was out shopping the other day. |
Airi |
Wow! These mittens look just like cat paws! How cute! |
Haruka |
I remember you like to cook, so I thought you might like them. |
Airi |
Haruka, you're the best! Just wait! I'll find something with penguins on it to repay you! |
Haruka |
Huh? Hehe. Okay, I'm looking forward to it. |
| Haruka & Airi (5) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Airi, I made some adjustments to that cooking segment we were planning based on your suggestions. Mind giving it another look? |
Airi |
Yeah, sure. Hey, this is pretty good...! |
Airi |
So we're supposed to guess what to make based on these incomplete recipes? |
Haruka |
Yes, I thought it'd be fun since our choices will likely have a clear effect on the end result. |
Haruka |
You could even get a recipe that tells you what you're making, such as tempura or chili prawns, but not tell you in detail how to make them. |
Airi |
Hehe. That means it'll be a test of our knowledge, memory and imagination! |
Haruka |
But it'd still be too easy for you, Airi, so I was wondering if you could do color commentary and make some samples for us in the end. |
Airi |
I'll probably be taking more jabs at them than commentating... Hehe. That should be pretty fun too! |
| Haruka & Airi (6) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Oh, Airi. Apparently, some of our fans tried making some of those smoothies you blended for us during training camp. Here, they even posted some pictures on social media. |
Airi |
Hm? You mean the break-a-leg smoothies I made in the hopes that our solo show will succeed? |
Airi |
Hey, look at that. They even used the same ingredients and proportions as me. |
Haruka |
This person drank theirs in the hopes that they'll be able to come see our show. |
Haruka |
Others also made wishes while some simply tried making them for fun. |
Airi |
I see... If I knew that this was gonna happen, I would've put more effort into making them tastier. |
Haruka |
Hehe. I thought they were actually pretty good. Oh, why don't we reintroduce them during our next cooking segment? |
Airi |
Great idea! I'll try coming up with a healthy and delicious beauty smoothie recipe by then! |
| Haruka & Airi (7) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Huh...? Haruka, are you having lunch by yourself? |
Haruka |
Oh, Airi. Yes, I am. Minori went to the teacher's office to ask a question about something. |
Airi |
Oh, really? Shizuku's doing the same thing. |
Airi |
I was wondering what to do about lunch after she ran off... |
Haruka |
In that case, why don't we have lunch together? Oh, I brought my own today by the way. What about you? |
Airi |
I also brought a lunch. Why don't we eat in the courtyard since it's so nice out today? |
Haruka |
Oh, good call. |
Airi |
Hey, want some of my tofu patties? They turned out so well when I made them last night that I decided to bring some for lunch today. |
Haruka |
Thanks. But are you sure? These look really good. |
Airi |
Yeah, of course. I'm here to show them off. I brought them because they look good. |
Haruka |
They turned out that well? Hehe. Now I'm really looking forward to trying some. |
| Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Hello, Haruka. Would you like to join me in the cafeteria? |
Haruka |
Sorry, I brought my own lunch today. |
Shizuku |
Oh, do you always make lunch yourself? |
Haruka |
Yes. The food at school always has so many sugars and fats, so I have to be careful. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. You're still worried about maintaining your weight and figure, then? |
Haruka |
Yeah, it's sort of become a part of my daily routine. I'm not sure I could stop now even if I wanted to. |
| Haruka & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Haruka, would you help me with some dance practice after lunch? I'm having a bit of trouble with the choreography from yesterday. |
Haruka |
Of course. Should we ask Airi to join us? |
Shizuku |
I was hoping to surprise her by learning the whole routine. |
Haruka |
Ah, I see. I'd be happy to help. |
Shizuku |
Thank you! |
| Haruka & Shizuku (3) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Shizuku, your dad was a guitar player, right? Did you ever learn to play? |
Shizuku |
No, I've never been very coordinated. |
Shizuku |
My little sister loves playing bass, though. She's really good. I can introduce you some time if you like. |
Haruka |
Oh, that's all right. She's in the same class as Minori, right? I've spoken with her a few times. |
Shizuku |
Is that so? How wonderful. I'm so glad she's been making friends recently! |
Haruka |
I wouldn't say we're friends. We only spoke briefly. Huh? She's not even listening... |
| Haruka & Shizuku (4) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Shizuku, do you have a minute? I was hoping you could tell me what you did to get so tall. |
Shizuku |
What? Um, nothing really... |
Haruka |
I thought so. Minori was asking what she could do to get taller. |
Haruka |
I suggested it might help to stretch more so she's nice and flexible, but... |
Shizuku |
Oh, that's a great idea. I feel like that would help. |
Haruka |
Y-You think so? |
| Haruka & Shizuku (5) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
How long have you liked penguins, Haruka? |
Haruka |
I think since I was in elementary school. It's just so cute how they waddle. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. You've liked them for quite a long time then. |
Haruka |
I have. I also find how round a lot of penguin goods are shaped. So cute and comforting. |
Haruka |
But I like real penguins too. I'll never get tired of how they can glide through the water the way they do. |
Shizuku |
Oh, I definitely understand what you mean. I could watch Shii all day and never get tired of it. |
Shizuku |
Unfortunately, she might get mad at me if I actually do that... Sigh... |
| Haruka & Shizuku (6) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Haruka, you go out for two runs each day, right? Would it be possible for me to join you for one sometime? |
Haruka |
Of course, but what made you want to run? |
Shizuku |
I've been meaning to run more, but I'm too worried about not being able to get home on my own... |
Haruka |
Oh, right... You might get lost along the way... |
Shizuku |
I'm sorry. I really don't mean to be a bother... |
Haruka |
No, that's okay. Everyone has something that gives them trouble. Anyway, how does tomorrow sound? |
Shizuku |
Yes, I can do that. Thank you so much, Haruka. |
| Haruka & Shizuku (7) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Oh, Haruka. Remember that running route you recommended to me the other day? |
Haruka |
Did you try going for a run? |
Shizuku |
Yes, a few times. I had a wonderful run each time because of all the greenery. |
Haruka |
That's good to hear. By the way, did you find your way around okay? My goal was to pick something that stuck close to the road. |
Shizuku |
No problems whatsoever! Even I was surprised! |
Shizuku |
All I did was turn left at the bookstore, bakery and other landmarks you told me about, and like magic, I was back in front of my house. |
Haruka |
Hehe. Their cute exteriors and distinct signage makes it easy, right? |
Haruka |
(I'm not sure what to do in the event these shops become something else. I hope she learns the actual route soon.) |
| Haruka & Shizuku (8) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
We're heading over to the MORE MORE HOUSE after school today to unpack more boxes, right? |
Shizuku |
Yes, let's get as many things as we can set up so that we can really start calling it our home base. |
Shizuku |
Oh, I forgot to ask. How did your parents react when you told them about the MORE MORE HOUSE, Haruka? |
Haruka |
Like they always do... They said, "Good for you," and asked if there was anything they could do to help. Why do you ask? |
Shizuku |
I have another small question... You're an only child, right, Haruka? |
Shizuku |
Won't they miss their little girl? I mean, you'll be spending less time at home. |
Haruka |
Yes, they probably have their concerns... I might start getting home later than I do now, but I didn't think too much about it because I'll still be coming home every night. |
Haruka |
Thanks for being so considerate of my parents, Shizuku. I think I'll help them out with some chores around the house this weekend. |
Shizuku |
Oh, that's so wonderful of you! I'm sure they'll love your help. |
| Haruka & Shizuku (9) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
The interview for the magazine we did the other day reminded me of how you don't like wasabi, Haruka. |
Haruka |
I'm not a fan of the way it rushes through your sinuses... |
Haruka |
Speaking of which, Shizuku, spicy foods aren't really your thing, right? |
Shizuku |
Yes. All spicy foods, including curry and mapo tofu... |
Shizuku |
But we may be asked to eat things we don't like the more we appear on TV. |
Shizuku |
So I plan on doing my best when that happens! |
Haruka |
Yeah. But I think it might also be good to first talk to Saito or the TV crew about it. |
Haruka |
Especially when we're reviewing food. It's going to be hard to give positive comments if we don't genuinely enjoy what we're eating. I'd rather not cause the people cooking it any trouble. |
Shizuku |
Oh, right... Forcing ourselves may not be a good thing for them either. |
Shizuku |
Thank you for bringing that up, Haruka. I promise to ask those around me when I'm really unsure. |
Haruka |
Okay. Feel free to ask me as well. I'll be more than happy to help. |
| Haruka & Shizuku (10) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Oh, I had the strangest dream last night, Haruka. You were my private tutor, and came over to my house to help me with my homework... |
Haruka |
P-Private tutor? |
Shizuku |
Yes. I think it's because Minori and Airi started calling you Ms. Haruka during practice yesterday. |
Haruka |
I see... But I'm still having trouble seeing myself as a private tutor. I wonder how I'd do... |
Shizuku |
I think you'd do wonderful as one, Haruka. Not only are you very precise with your instructions for strength training, but you're also incredible at giving directions. |
Shizuku |
I even kept calling you Ms. Haruka in my dream. |
Haruka |
Really? But it would be great to have you as a student, Shizuku, since you'd always listen attentively during class. |
| Haruka & Kohane (1) | |
|---|---|
Kohane |
Haruka, is it true that you train every day? |
Haruka |
I do. I go for a run each morning and evening, and do some muscle training at home. |
Kohane |
Wow... Everything Minori said was true. It's like I'm talking to a professional athlete. |
Kohane |
But I guess you have to do all of that to be an idol. |
Haruka |
I do, at least. It's my way of maintaining my stamina and making sure that I can give the best dance performances possible. |
Haruka |
I work on my core quite a bit too. Having a strong core means I can sing at a good volume and not have to tense up so much. |
Kohane |
I see... Maybe I should start working out a little since I'm also trying to improve the way I sing... |
Kohane |
But I'm not sure I can keep up that sort of routine. |
Haruka |
There are other ways of working on that without having to start doing any strength training. For example, stretching and breathing exercises can do wonders. |
Haruka |
So I think it'd be best if you found a routine that you can work with, Kohane. |
Haruka |
(And I wouldn't want An coming back and saying, "What did you do to Kohane and why is she so buff all the sudden?!") |
Kohane |
Okay, I'll try doing some research later! Thanks, Haruka! |
| Haruka & Emu (1) | |
|---|---|
Emu |
Today's another wonderhoy-ful day♪ |
Haruka |
Otori, what does wonderhoy mean? |
Emu |
Well, you can use it in a lot of different situations... But mostly it's like a mantra that's supposed to make people smile, I guess! |
Emu |
You can say it to yourself, or use it to cheer someone else up! |
Haruka |
A mantra that makes people smile? Hehe, that's a wonderful mantra to have indeed. |
| Haruka & Emu (2) | |
|---|---|
Emu |
Haruka, are you in any afterschool clubs? |
Haruka |
Not now, but I was in the basketball club in junior high school. |
Haruka |
Still, I was so busy with work that I never got to take part in any official club matches. |
Emu |
Oh, why don't you rejoin the basketball club, then? I'll drop by to play with you, too! |
Haruka |
That's true... Joining a club, huh. Shizuku and Airi are both in clubs as well. I'll think about it. |
Emu |
Yeah! You should do it! It'll be fun♪ |
| Ichika, Saki & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Saki |
Huh? Ichi, the wrapping for your yakisoba bun looks kinda different from the ones you usually buy. |
Ichika |
Yeah, I decided to try something else today. |
Haruka |
That's pretty rare of you, Hoshino. What did you get today? |
Ichika |
An omelet yakisoba bun. They're only available today. Here, take a look... |
Saki |
Whoa! It's a yakisoba bun with thin, little omelets inside! That looks really yummy♪ |
Haruka |
It's still a yakisoba bun to me... |
Ichika |
Would you two like to give them a try? I got a few, so we can share. |
Saki |
Awesome! Thanks, Ichi! Here, in return, you can have some of my lunch. |
Haruka |
Hehe. While we're at it, why don't we all share today? |
Ichika |
Okay, that sounds good! |
| Ichika, Saki & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Saki |
Haruka! Ichi! Sorry for the wait! |
Haruka |
Good work on classroom duty. Shall we go? |
Ichika |
Thanks for making time in your schedule, Haruka. It wasn't too much trouble, was it? |
Haruka |
Not at all. I always make sure to have some time off, so it wasn't too difficult to adjust. |
Haruka |
Besides, I should be the one thanking you two. Especially since you've agreed to accompany me shopping. |
Haruka |
Thank you, Ichika, Saki. |
Saki |
Oh my gosh! Your smile really is as bright as the sun, Haruka! |
Ichika |
Hehe. Well then, let's get going. |
Saki |
Yeah♪ |
Haruka |
Yes. |
| Shiho, Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Hehe. I'm so happy that we get to have lunch like this together, Haruka, Shiho. |
Haruka |
Oh, Hinomori, that reminds me. It seemed like Shizuku was looking forward to having lunch with you today. Will she be okay? |
Shiho |
She'll be fine. We always have dinner together anyway. |
Minori |
But isn't eating together at home way different from eating together at school? |
Minori |
Oh, I know! Why don't we invite Shizuku and...? |
Shiho |
Kiritani, why don't the two of us move over there? |
Minori |
Nooo! |
Shiho |
I'm kidding... |
Shiho |
I mean, I promised you two that we'd have lunch together, so I didn't want to break that. |
Shiho |
I'll make sure to keep Shizuku in the loop by letting her know what we talked about and stuff during dinner. |
Haruka |
Hehe. Okay. To be fair, I've been waiting for a chance to sit down and chat with you. Sorry, Shizuku, she's ours for now. |
Minori |
Yeah! So let's get started! |
| Shiho, Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Shiho |
Kiritani, Momoi, thank you for putting on that show for Saki the other day. |
Airi |
No need to thank us! We did it because we wanted to. |
Airi |
But it ended up being a pretty simple show since we couldn't rent a space or any equipment, so next time I want to invite her to a real one. |
Haruka |
Yeah. When we do, Hinomori, I hope you'll also come. |
Shiho |
Oh... Thanks. Then I guess I'll go when the opportunity comes. I want to see what your shows are like too. |
Airi |
Hehe, it's decided! We'll do our best to make sure we can give you a great performance! |
| Shiho, Haruka & Emu (1) | |
|---|---|
Emu |
That game of dodgeball we played the other day was sooo much fun! Hey, hey, let's all play something together again sometime! |
Haruka |
That sounds good. If we want to play something we can all do together... What about basketball? |
Emu |
Whoa, we'd all go THUNK THUNK WOOSH☆ That sounds fun! |
Shiho |
Oh... But basketballs are hard, and I think I'd be in a tough spot on the off chance I jammed a finger. |
Haruka |
Then maybe a card or board game would be better than a sport? |
Emu |
Oh! I know one we can play even in a big group! You line up the words written on different cards and make your own mythical creatures! |
Emu |
And then, the winner is the person whose creature best fits whatever the theme is, like "cute" or "cool"! |
Shiho |
Huh... That sounds kinda fun. |
Haruka |
We should be able to do that in the classroom, so let's invite everyone and give it a try sometime. |
| Minori, Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Haruka, you're always so precise in everything you do. It's like you don't have a single weak spot as an idol. |
Haruka |
You think so? I guess I do tend to do everything similarly to how I would when I was working. |
Minori |
Yeah, I agree! Your posture is always perfect, you're never late, you exercise and study every day, and you're always so dazzling it's almost blinding! |
Airi |
Putting aside the fervent fan's assessment for a moment... |
Airi |
I probably don't have to worry about you, but it's okay to relax sometimes, you know. And you should. |
Haruka |
I know. I try to do so in my own way, but thank you for worrying about me, Airi. |
| Minori, Haruka & Airi (2) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Airi, is that a daifuku? Where did you get it? |
Airi |
I saw it at the school store. I love Japanese sweets, so whenever I see them, I just can't help myself. |
Airi |
Aren't they so good?! Some even change with the seasons. Especially the kinds like neri-kiri! There are so many different colors and decorations! |
Minori |
Neri-kiri? I've never heard of those before. |
Airi |
Yeah, it's probably not a name you hear very often. I could explain what they are, but it'd be easier to try some. I can show you a really good shop! |
Minori |
Really? That sounds great! |
Haruka |
We'll have to invite Shizuku so we can all go together. |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
You two are both club and committee members, aren't you? |
Shizuku |
Yes. I'm on the school cleanup committee and the archery team, though I don't attend the latter very often. |
Minori |
I'm not on any teams, but I am part of the animal caretaker committee. |
Haruka |
I thought about joining a team or a committee now that I'm able to attend school like a regular student. |
Minori |
It's great for meeting friends outside of your own class and getting to know the older students too! |
Shizuku |
That's true. I think it would be nice to take advantage of the opportunity to experience school life while you're here. |
Haruka |
Okay, I'm going to give it some more thought, then. |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
So, what are classes like for the credit-based course? |
Haruka |
Hmm... Well... |
Haruka |
For regular classes, you might see one or two people absent on any given day... But a credit-based class can feel pretty empty sometimes since half the students may be gone. |
Shizuku |
That's right. And since almost everyone there works in show business, most conversations between classmates revolve around that. |
Shizuku |
It might take you some time to get used to things, so I recommend thinking about how you plan to deal with all of that now. |
Minori |
Right...! |
Minori |
Then, can you two tell me how you spend each day from when you head to school until you leave? And what kinds of things people talk about? |
Shizuku |
Yes, of course. I hope our experiences can help. |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Oh? I don't see you with your nails done very often. |
Haruka |
Yeah. My mother is actually a nail stylist. She always tries out her latest designs on me first. |
Haruka |
She says the theme this time is a pink and gray gradient that's meant to not be obtrusive while at school. |
Airi |
(I bet Ena would love this sorta thing!) |
Airi |
Which nail salon does your mom work at? I know a friend who would love to go. |
Haruka |
Oh, I can send you a link to their website later. |
Airi |
Great, thanks! |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
You know, for a junior student, I feel like you can be pretty casual around us sometimes. |
Shizuku |
Oh, that's right. You act so much older that I sometimes forget you're still a first year student. |
Haruka |
If my speech is not to your liking, I'd be only too happy to defer to you, Ms. Airi. |
Airi |
Now it just sounds like you're making fun of me for bringing it up. |
Haruka |
I would never do any such thing. I'm sure you're just imagining things. |
Airi |
Actually, forget I said anything. This just feels weird. |
Shizuku |
I agree. I think I would prefer it if you didn't change. |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (3) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Haruka, Airi, do you have a moment? |
Airi |
Hm? What's up? |
Shizuku |
It's about today's practice. I was thinking about going to archery club, so I might be a little late. |
Airi |
Oh, is that all? Don't worry about it. Go have fun. |
Haruka |
Yeah. We're most likely going to be practicing yesterday's routine, so we don't all need to be there. |
Shizuku |
Thanks, you two. |
Shizuku |
I'll see you after archery practice, then. |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (4) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Archery looks so cool, but I hear it takes a lot of practice before you're even able to draw the bow. |
Shizuku |
Yes, there are quite a few people who find it difficult. |
Haruka |
How about you, Shizuku? |
Shizuku |
It did take some time, but working hard and improving a little every day is the sort of thing I enjoy doing. |
Haruka |
Hehe. You and Minori are both the type to keep plugging away at something, that's for sure. |
Airi |
Well, as long as you're having fun. Keeping up with club activities as well as idol lessons sounds really tough to me. |
Shizuku |
Thank you for worrying about me, Airi. |
Shizuku |
I'd like to take advantage of the opportunity to be part of a club as long as I'm in school. |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (5) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
"It is important to make the purpose of your correspondence as clear as possible." Yes, I see... |
Haruka |
What are you reading, Shizuku? |
Shizuku |
Oh, Haruka, Airi! Hehe. This is a book on how to write business emails. |
Shizuku |
You and Airi handle most of that for us currently, Haruka, so I thought that I should learn how to as well. |
Airi |
That'd help a lot. At the same time, I'm not sure you need that book. I feel like you can write those kinds of emails just fine already. |
Airi |
I mean, you got a hold of that one creator and asked them to use my song from way back when. |
Haruka |
That's right. Etiquette's important, but it's always better to express how you actually feel instead of using a boilerplate response. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. That's very true. Then, I think I'll focus on learning how to use all these different functions. For example, attaching files and understanding what "barbeque" means. |
Airi |
Wait, barbeque? What are you talking about? |
Haruka |
Oh, are you talking about the BCC function...? |
Airi |
You only got the B right! Geez, I'm starting to get worried. Alright, I'm gonna help you learn this stuff. |
Shizuku |
You will? I really appreciate it, Airi! |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (6) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Airi, it sounded like your class had a lot of fun during P.E. today. We could hear you all from our classroom. |
Airi |
Yeah, it was fun... But for sort of a dumb reason. |
Haruka |
Huh? |
Airi |
Well, we were playing handball... But everyone started playing without really going over the rules. |
Shizuku |
I even ended up running towards the goal while carrying the ball. |
Airi |
Yeah, your own team's goal. |
Airi |
You definitely took more than four steps and came this close to an own goal. Our class had a field day with that one. |
Airi |
To be fair, it wasn't just Shizuku. We couldn't stop cracking up because everyone kept coming up with bloopers left and right. |
Haruka |
That explains why it sounded like so much fun. I wish I'd been there. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. Everyone from class said they want to try doing it again sometime since it was such a good time. |
Airi |
I'm good. Making constant quips at everyone was exhausting... |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
We managed to book the rehearsal studio, so that's where we're going to practice today. |
Shizuku |
It's been a while since we practiced in a studio. |
Haruka |
That's another reason to make good use of it! |
Minori |
Yeah! Hehehe! |
Airi |
What's that dorky smile for? |
Minori |
I'm just really happy, and kind of proud? That I get to practice with all of you every day. |
Minori |
It's like my hard work has paid off, and here I am now! |
Airi |
What are you talking about? It's only going to get harder from now on. |
Haruka |
Cut her some slack, she knows that. Right, Minori? |
Minori |
Sure thing! You can bet I'll give it my all today too! |
Airi |
You said it. Let's make this a really hardcore session. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. I won't fall behind. |
Shizuku |
Um... So where exactly is this studio? |
Airi |
I thought you were leading us there but you don't even know the way? Sheesh, follow me! |
Haruka |
Hehe... Come on, Minori, or they'll leave us behind. |
Minori |
Sure! |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
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*Beep*
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Minori |
Oh, Shizuku sent me a reply! Let's see... <I got up before my mom came to wake me today.> I'll add a smiley-face stamp at the end too... |
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*Beep*
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Shizuku |
Oh, already. Minori's always so quick to respond. And what a cute stamp! I'll send one too. Let's see, I go here and... |
Haruka |
... |
Airi |
Uh, Minori, Shizuku... I want to talk about the chat group we made for the four of us... |
Minori |
<Oh, okay! I'm sorry about falling asleep on you last night.> |
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*Beep*
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Airi |
That's all good. Staying up late is bad for the skin anyway... |
Shizuku |
<What would you like to...?> Oh no, it got cut off again. <Sorry about...> |
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*Beep*
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Airi |
Time out, Shizuku! You don't need to keep sending stuff if you know you're gonna keep making typos like that...! |
Airi |
Plus, we're all right here, so can't you just tell us? |
Minori & Shizuku |
<Oh, right...!> |
Minori |
Y-You're right! I'm sorry, it's just so much fun to play with all these stamps! |
Haruka |
Minori has so many too. |
Shizuku |
Yes, she does. I'd like to learn how to use them too, but it's also just so much fun trying to pick out the right one...! |
Airi |
No, you need to work on your typing skills before you start using any stamps...! |
Airi |
And more to the point, message each other when we're not literally right next to each other! |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (3) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Okay, have we all picked out a movie for the “Recommended Films” segment we're gonna be doing during our next stream? |
Minori |
Of course! Here's mine! It's a coming-of-age movie about a track and field team called “A Rainbow on the Track”! It brought me to tears because it was so good! |
Haruka |
Oh, Fujimiya from “IRIS RINK” is in that. It was her first time acting, but she did such an amazing job that she seemed like a completely different person compared to her usual on-stage persona. |
Shizuku |
I've seen that movie too. It's such a wonderfully heartwarming film. |
Shizuku |
But I believe my choice is also no pushover. Here! It's “Zom-Zom-Zombie and the Search for His Family”. |
Airi |
Oh, that one! It's the animated film about a zombie boy who literally falls apart as he searches for his parents and siblings, right?! |
Airi |
I've been meaning to watch it since my little sister and her friends said they were so moved by it. |
Haruka |
Oh, I've never heard of this movie before, but it sounds nice. |
Shizuku |
It really is. The moral of this story reminds you of just how precious your family is. By the way, Airi, what did you choose? |
Airi |
Here's my pick! “Nobody's By My Side” |
Airi |
It's a mystery that involves the protagonist meeting this strange and lonely adolescent, and you slowly learn more about them as the story progresses. It's a great story with a really heartrending finale... |
Minori |
Oh wow! Mystery movies always seem kinda scary, but I might really enjoy this one if its story really is that touching. |
Haruka |
Finally, my selection. I'd like to recommend a movie called “Inferential Friends”. |
Haruka |
These two girls are the dual protagonists and they're very close friends. However, they're both prone to jumping to the wrong conclusion, which causes the story to unfold in a really unexpected way. |
Airi |
Nice! I don't think any of us were expecting you to pick a comedy, Haruka. |
Shizuku |
I agree. I can't wait to see what it's like. |
Minori |
Me neither! Let's hurry over to Shizuku's place and watch them all! |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (4) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Training was really hard, but our camp was so much fun! |
Airi |
Yeah, I'm glad we were able to get some new swimsuits too. Unfortunately, we ended up focusing so much on training that we didn't really get to feature them. |
Shizuku |
That's right. When do you think we'll get to wear them next...? |
Haruka |
For a stream? That's hard to say, but we could go somewhere in private together. Like the pool or a water park, maybe? |
Minori |
Oh, that sounds fun! We should totally go! |
Shizuku |
Yes, I agree! We used to go as a family fairly frequently when I was little, but haven't been to one in quite some time. |
Airi |
Yeah, same... I've only gone for work and stuff, so it'd be nice to just have fun for once. |
Minori |
Does that mean...?! |
Airi |
Let's go when we need a little break. |
Minori |
Yay! Which one should we go to? Oh, somewhere that has lots of yummy food! Also, an amusement park! |
Airi |
Slow down... First, we gotta get in a good practice today! |
Minori |
R-Right... |
Haruka & Shizuku |
Hehe. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (5) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
*Sigh* I'm so jealous of you, Airi. |
Airi |
Of me? Why? |
Haruka |
You have a big sister, right? We were just discussing how nice it must be to have siblings, and it turns out that Minori's always wanted a big sister. |
Minori |
Yeah, because having a big sister means going shopping together and having someone help pick out clothes for you...! And someone to help me with my homework! |
Airi |
Hmm... Mine doesn't exactly fit into that mold. What about you, Shizuku? You seem like the type who enjoys doing big sister stuff. |
Shizuku |
Well, I've helped Shii with her homework a few times, but I've hardly ever helped pick out clothes for her... |
Haruka |
To be fair, you and her have very different tastes in terms of clothes. |
Minori |
Y-Yeah... Hmm... Am I seeing big sisters through rose-colored lenses? |
Haruka |
I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. I've always wanted a big sister too. |
Shizuku |
Oh, then... Why don't Airi and I try filling those roles for you two?! |
Minori |
Whoa! That'd be great, Sis! |
Airi |
That was fast... You're already calling her “Sis” too. |
Haruka |
Hehe. This sounds like fun. How about it, Sis? |
Airi |
H-Huh...?! This feels so weird! |
Shizuku |
Really? Having so many little sisters would make each day so much fun! Hehe♪ |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (6) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Oh, look! We got a DM with an offer about promoting a product! |
Minori |
It says, "Lucky Meat Burgers! Zero calories because you're just that lucky!" |
Haruka |
Zero calories...? For being lucky...? |
Airi |
Seriously, quit reading these kinds of DMs. You know this one's just another scam, right? |
Shizuku |
I agree. However, if what they're saying is true, those hamburgers sound very interesting... |
Minori |
Haha... Yeah... It came with supplemental documents, so I was hoping that just maybe... |
Airi |
Lemme see... Ten patents pending? Soon to be approved by a famed culinary researcher? |
Haruka |
Hmm... I'm having a hard time finding a part of this offer that isn't suspicious... |
Minori |
*Sigh* That's too bad. I thought it could help turn my fortunes around since I'm so unlucky...! |
Airi |
Anyway, I'll send them a polite response saying that we'll pass... |
Shizuku |
Yes, please do. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (7) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Hehe... |
Airi |
Minori's giggling while looking at her phone... |
Shizuku |
What are you watching, Minori? |
Minori |
It's a video of Samo! We watched the episode of iHaz where we appear together and... Look! |
Haruka |
Hehe. He's right in front of your TV. His nose looks like it's about to touch the screen... |
Shizuku |
Oh... Is he comparing the real you to the person he's seeing on the screen? |
Airi |
The real Minori's right next to him, but he's hearing her voice coming from somewhere else. |
Minori |
Yeah! He has such an amazingly adorable personality! |
Minori |
Oh, also! When Shizuku was answering Arisa's questions, he didn't wag his tail at all. He just sat there and watched really intently. |
Haruka |
Does that mean he was moved by the way Shizuku handled that situation? |
Shizuku |
Hehe. If that's the case, I'd like to thank him somehow. |
Minori |
Then, wanna come over to my house? It's been a while since you last did and we still need to discuss our next stream! |
Shizuku |
Are you sure? Thank you, Minori. |
Airi |
Hehe. I think we're all looking forward to seeing Samo again. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (8) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
I know we don't have practice or work after school today, but we should still try to use that time productively. |
Shizuku |
Yes, I plan on going to archery practice for a change. |
Haruka |
Minori and I will be having a study session. |
Shizuku |
Oh, do you have a quiz coming up? |
Minori |
No, I just wanna get used to studying on my own while I can! |
Minori |
You have to do a lot of independent learning in the credit-based course, right? That's why I'm trying to get a little head start. |
Airi |
Wow, I like your thinking. I was planning on coming up with some ideas for our stream today, but maybe I'll try fitting in a little studying beforehand. |
Shizuku |
Oh, in that case, I'd like to join you. |
Airi |
Then... Shizuku, I'll stay at school and work on stream ideas while you're at archery club. Then, we can study together in our classroom afterwards. How does that sound? |
Shizuku |
Thank you, Airi! I really appreciate it. |
Haruka |
Hehe. Sounds like we're all going to have a productive afternoon. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (9) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Hmm... Why did this happen...? |
Shizuku |
Is something bothering you, Minori? |
Minori |
Oh! No, nothing's bothering me...! I'm just having some trouble understanding why this revolt happened in Japanese history. |
Haruka |
Oh, they covered that in class while we were at work. I wasn't sure how it happened either. |
Airi |
The teachers tend to give verbal explanations to supplement the explanations in the textbook, so it's tough to pick up on what's going on if you miss a class. |
Minori |
*Sob* What do I do in these sorts of situations...? |
Shizuku |
Well... The easiest thing would be to ask a classmate to show you their notes. If that's not possible, I usually end up asking the teacher myself. |
Airi |
You can try looking up what happened by going to the library, but that can take forever. I think your best bet is to ask the teacher. |
Minori |
Right...! Then, I'll go ask for help! |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (10) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
*Sigh* Am I gonna be okay...? |
Haruka |
What's wrong, Minori? |
Minori |
So, I'm supposed to teach my juniors in the animal caretaker committee how to look after the rabbits. But I don't know if what I'm gonna say will make sense to them... |
Shizuku |
Hehe. I'm sure you'll do just fine, Minori. Just the other day, you did a wonderful job of giving me directions. |
Airi |
Yeah. But if you're that worried, wanna try practicing what you're gonna say? |
Minori |
Practice? |
Airi |
Yeah, we'll pretend to be your juniors, so you try to teach us something as our senior. |
Minori |
M-Me teaching all of you?! As your senior?! I don't even know where to start! |
Haruka |
Hehe. This sounds like fun. I'd like to try being your junior for a change, Minori. |
Minori |
H-Haruka?! You too?! |
Haruka |
Please show us the way, Minori. |
Minori |
Sh-Sh-Shank you for giving me this amazing opportunity! |
Shizuku |
Oh... Hehe. Now you're speaking formally. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (11) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
It's been so long since we last got to have a nice, relaxing lunch together like this. |
Haruka |
We were basically spending all of our free time checking over our schedule and replying to emails. |
Airi |
Yeah, but that weight's been lifted off our shoulders. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. And it's all thanks to Saito for agreeing to become our manager. |
Haruka |
Now that we can focus all our attention on being idols, we'll need to raise the quality of our performances. |
Shizuku |
I agree. I'd like to work harder than ever on practicing singing and dancing moving forward. |
Minori |
Alright, we're gonna keep getting better and better and better as the new and improved MORE MORE JUMP! |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (12) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
It really rained a lot this morning, so I'm super glad that things cleared up before we had to go to work. Eep...! |
Shizuku |
Huh? Minori? |
Airi |
What's wrong? Why did you jump all of a sudden? |
Minori |
*Sob* A raindrop fell on the back of my neck... |
Haruka |
It did just clear up a second ago. |
Shizuku |
Are you okay, Minori? Would you like to borrow my handkerchief? |
Minori |
No, I'm fine. Thanks for offering, Shizuku. |
Airi |
Still, Minori, what are the odds of a random raindrop falling directly onto the back of your neck?! Also, you get a perfect 100 for that reaction! |
Minori |
That doesn't make me happy at all! |
Haruka & Shizuku |
Hehe. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (13) | |
|---|---|
Haruka & Airi & Shizuku |
You won a prize? |
Minori |
Yeah, from a television guide... Ta-daa! Inside this cooler bag is a set of high-grade beef for sukiyaki! And there's enough for five! |
Minori |
There's five of us if we include Saito, right?! So, I thought we could have a little feast at the MORE MORE HOUSE! |
Haruka |
I mean, that's sweet of you to offer, but shouldn't you be sharing this with your family instead of us? It looks really good. |
Minori |
Guess what?! When I told my mom about this, she said that I should share it with you guys! |
Minori |
So, what do you say? |
Airi |
Oh, she really said that? Then, let's have ourselves a feast! |
Haruka |
In that case, before we head over to the MORE MORE HOUSE, let's stop by the store to pick up everything else we'll need. |
Airi |
Alright, we're gonna need eggs. Also, green onions, tofu, mushrooms, carrots, napa cabbage and... Oh, shirataki noodles. What else? |
Shizuku |
Oh, I'll let Saito know. I'm sure she'll enjoy hearing this news. |
Minori |
Thanks! Then, it's off to the MORE MORE HOUSE!!! |
| Saki & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Saki |
Hehee♪ Going to the arcade with Haruka♪ |
Haruka |
I'm looking forward to it. I don't think I've been since I was in elementary school. |
Saki |
Photo booths and arcade games have changed a lot! I was so surprised the first time I went after getting out of the hospital. |
Haruka |
Photo booths, huh? Hehe. I can't wait to see how much they've changed. |
Saki |
Great! I still haven't tried all the different types, so let's try a bunch! |
| Shiho & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Oh, Hinomori, I heard there's a shop that sells animal stuff somewhere around here. |
Shiho |
Wait, really? |
Haruka |
One of my classmates told me. I don't know exactly where it is, but... I have a feeling that they'll have some stuff you'll really like. |
Shiho |
Hold on a second. Lemme do a quick search... |
Shiho |
Is it this place by any chance? |
Haruka |
Oh, I think so. |
Haruka |
Hey, they even carry plushies. Lions, hippos and... Oh, even chipmunks and rabbits. They're all really cute. |
Shiho |
Chipmunks...and rabbits... |
Haruka |
Why don't we go check it out later? |
Shiho |
Yes, absolutely. |
| Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Minori, sorry for making you wait. The streets were so packed that... Huh? |
Haruka |
What are you watching? Did an idol you like just appear on the big screen? |
Minori |
Oh! Hi, Haruka! |
Minori |
S-So, um... I wasn't watching for any idols that I like per se... It's just, on the off chance... What if...?! |
Haruka |
What if what...? |
Minori |
We've been appearing on TV a lot recently, right? |
Minori |
So, I was just wondering if we're going to appear on that big screen someday. |
Minori |
And when we do, people might shout, "It's MORE MORE JUMP!" or, "We gotta take a picture!" |
Haruka |
I think you're getting a little ahead of yourself... |
Haruka |
But I do hope that happens. Someday. |
| Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Airi, what do you usually do for a disguise when you go out? |
Airi |
Sunglasses and a hat, I guess. Sometimes I'll wear a mask, too. That's usually enough. What about you? |
Haruka |
I usually just put on some glasses. I feel like I get recognized less if I don't stand out. |
Airi |
Really?! I can't believe that works! |
Haruka |
Well, I still get recognized sometimes. But if I'm going to get recognized, it's less embarrassing if I'm not obviously wearing a disguise. |
Airi |
Well, when you put it that way... Now I'm starting to get embarrassed about my elaborate disguises! |
| Haruka & Airi (2) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Hey, look over there! That cat is cleaning itself! Isn't it so cute? |
Haruka |
Yeah... I wish I could see penguins around town like this. |
Airi |
I know how you must feel, but that would definitely cause a scene. |
Haruka |
Hehe. I suppose that's true. |
| Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Wireless earbuds have caught my interest lately. I've browsed around, but do you happen to have any recommendations? |
Haruka |
I have a few... But I'm more surprised by you actively looking for anything like this. |
Shizuku |
The truth is, my elbow got caught on the cord for my current earbuds when I was practicing a dance routine the other day. That made me drop my music player and ended up breaking... |
Shizuku |
Which is why I'd like to get a pair of wireless earbuds to help prevent that from happening again. |
Haruka |
Oh, that's right... You like listening to your music player while working on a dance routine. |
Shizuku |
Yes. Airi taught me everything about how to use one when we were both still in training. |
Haruka |
(Now she can use a music player all on her own. Way to go, Airi...) |
Haruka |
I can show you a few of the wireless earbuds that I've used before. |
Haruka |
(One with a neckband might be best. I've used it before so I should be able to teach her how like Airi did with her music player.) |
Shizuku |
Oh, Haruka, thank you so much! |
| Haruka & An (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
It still makes me a little nervous to be in places with so many people like this. |
An |
Every time we get together, people recognize you right away and things end up getting a little crazy. I think it's because you never hide your stage presence. |
Haruka |
Stage presence? I'm not doing it on purpose, so how would I hide it? |
An |
Hahaha. If you don't even realize it yourself, there's not much you can do. You've just naturally stood out ever since elementary school. |
Haruka |
I don't think you have much room to talk. You're the one who always stood out whenever we had any sort of school event. |
| Haruka & Akito (1) | |
|---|---|
Akito |
Come to think of it, where did you learn about all those exercises, Kiritani? |
Haruka |
Books, mostly. They were very interesting because they included so many different viewpoints. |
Akito |
Books, huh...? |
Haruka |
Are you not fond of reading? |
Akito |
Yeah. Walls of text make me sleepy. |
Haruka |
(Hehe. He's just like An.) |
Haruka |
In that case, what if you tried watching some videos posted by personal trainers? |
Haruka |
All you'd need to do is listen to them talk. Plus, they usually make things easy by demonstrating how to do each exercise. |
Akito |
Yeah, videos might be the better option. |
| Minori, Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Right side, clear! Left side, clear! |
Haruka |
What are you doing, Minori? |
Airi |
The light's green, you know. |
Minori |
I'm not checking for cars, I'm staying vigilant. |
Minori |
In case either of you get mobbed, I'm making sure I have a clear evacuation route so I can get you both to safety before you panic! |
Haruka |
I feel like the first one of us to actually panic... |
Airi |
...Would definitely be you, Minori. |
| Minori, Haruka & Airi (2) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Minori, Haruka, stand there for just a second. Um, a little closer. There! |
|
*Camera Shutter*
| |
Haruka |
What was that for, Airi? |
Airi |
Hehe. Here, look! |
Minori |
Oh, the flower field on the screen behind us makes it look like we're actually there! |
Airi |
I have a friend who's really good at taking pictures for social media. I wanted to try out one of her ideas. |
Minori |
That's cool! Can I try, too?! |
Haruka |
All right. I'll stand right here, then. |
Minori |
What?! I-I get to take a photo of Haruka?! Hehehe! I'll make sure you look perfect! |
Airi |
Minori, you'd better stop grinning and take the picture before the screen changes. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Alright, let's rest and relax as much as we can today! |
Shizuku |
Yes, let's! |
Airi |
Wanting to get a real break-in is great and all, but you might want to keep your voice down. Everyone around us can hear you. |
Haruka |
Hehe. But I've been looking forward to this too. It's not every day you get to go to stores specializing only in cotton candy and caramel apples... |
Minori |
I know, right?! But why did you choose these places in the first place? |
Airi |
Shizuku and I got some cotton candy and caramel apples when we went to the Summer Festival. It sort of reminded us how good they are. |
Shizuku |
And we decided to look for a suitable substitute since the two of you weren't able to join us then. |
Haruka |
You did all this for us? Thank you very much. |
Airi |
Don't mention it. Besides, someone else tipped me off to this caramel apple place, so I've been meaning to go too. |
Airi |
So let's try to have as much fun as we can today! |
Haruka |
Okay! Hehe. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
We can stay over at the MORE MORE HOUSE if we need to in the future, right? |
Airi |
Yeah, it'd definitely make going to early-morning shoots a lot easier... Also, we could just sleep there if we stay up late working on something instead of having to head home in the middle of the night... |
Shizuku |
Hehe. Are you looking forward to having sleepovers at the MORE MORE HOUSE, Minori? |
Minori |
I mean, it's like one of those training camp locations I've seen in documentaries! It'll be so fun! |
Haruka |
It has a full bathroom, so we could conceivably stay there... But that means one room would sort of have to double as a sleeping area. |
Minori |
Oh, what if we got some mats we can lay down?! We could all sleep together in a row like during our other training camp! |
Airi |
You sound way too excited about that prospect... |
Shizuku |
I understand how Minori feels. It would be a bit of a special occasion. |
Haruka |
I agree. It'd also be easy for us to turn that into a pajama party stream, so we could try having a sleepover in the near future. |
Airi |
Yeah, it could work for one of our streams. Since you're this excited about it, Minori, how about you put this idea in writing for us? |
Minori |
Roger! For the sake of our sleepover! |
| Minori, Haruka, Kohane & An (1) | |
|---|---|
An |
And you know what's amazing about Kohane? When she was still a complete beginner, she could handle this monstrous amount of work without any problems whatsoever! |
Kohane |
A-An, stop. You're making me blush... |
Haruka |
Hehe. You always have such a hard time stopping whenever you start talking about Kohane. |
Minori |
(Good for you, Kohane... I hope that I can be someone Haruka can be proud of like that someday...) |
An |
Oh, I know! While we're at it, why don't you tell us more about why Minori's so great, Haruka? |
Minori |
A-An?! W-Wait, I don't think that's such a...! |
Haruka |
Sure, let's see... Minori's always really cheerful and has this bright smile that makes everyone around her want to do the same, including me... |
Minori |
W-W-W-Wait...! |
Minori |
H-Haruka, stop! Any more and my head'll explode! |
| Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Crepes, pancakes, all the latest popular sweets... This place has quite the selection. |
Haruka |
And everything looks so delicious. |
Haruka |
I'm at a really good weight right now, though, so I can't give in to temptation. I'll have to pass. |
| Saki & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Saki |
Haruka, have you ever gone to karaoke? I bet you're probably too busy for stuff like that, huh? |
Haruka |
Not since becoming an idol, but I used to go all the time after school to do voice training for my auditions. |
Saki |
Voice training? That makes sense. So, in other words, you've never just gone with friends to have fun. |
Saki |
In that case, let's get a group of friends together to go sing today! |
Haruka |
A group of friends? That sounds nice. Thanks, Saki. |
| Saki & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Saki |
Hehehe, I always wanted to try this colorful ice cream♪ Thanks for coming with me, Haruka! |
Haruka |
I was curious about it too. Plus, I had some free time before my next job. |
Saki |
Gotcha! I guess I managed to invite you at the right time, then! Wait, Haruka, your ice cream's dripping! |
Haruka |
Huh? You're right... Ah, and on this side too... |
|
*Camera Shutter*
| |
Haruka |
Saki, did you just take a picture? |
Saki |
Yeah! It was cute how you looked all flustered, so I wanted to keep this memory for the next time I make a photo album♪ |
Haruka |
Come on... If you're going to take one, let's take one together. That'll be a better memory of the two of us, don't you think? |
Saki |
Oh, you're right! Then let's get a selfie together♪ |
| Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Here's your crepe, Haruka! To be honest, I was a little surprised when you invited me out to eat. |
Haruka |
This is my all-time favorite crepe from this shop, but it's only available for a limited time every year. |
Minori |
Oh? Well it must be really good for you to break your usual dietary restrictions. |
Haruka |
Hehe. I can personally guarantee that. And don't worry about my diet. I've been cutting back on my sugar and calories for the past month in preparation for today. |
Minori |
Wh-What?! The past month?! That's majorly impressive! |
| Minori & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
It smells like pizza. I think it's coming from over there. |
Haruka |
Oh, that's a pinsa restaurant. It's very similar to pizza, but it doesn't have nearly as many calories. |
Minori |
Really? I've never heard of it! Leave it to Haruka to know all about healthy foods! |
Haruka |
Hehe. Every once in a while, I get a craving for pizza or hamburgers, so I've done a lot of research. |
Haruka |
Would you like to go with me some time? |
Minori |
Really?! Absolutely! |
| Minori & Haruka (3) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Oh, this store...! |
Haruka |
We've been here before. The cream puffs were really good... |
Minori |
Y-Yeah... |
Minori |
(Haruka ordered two of everything for us that time, but I couldn't finish it all and ended up up giving the rest to her...) |
Minori |
Oh, there's a waffle store too! |
Haruka |
There is... Shall we take a look? |
Minori |
Really?! Okay, let's go! |
|
*Footsteps*
| |
Minori |
Wow, so many different kinds...! Uh oh! This means...! |
Haruka |
Excuse me. Can we get two of each, please? |
Minori |
I was right! H-Haruka?! I can't eat that much...! |
| Minori & Haruka (4) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Hey, Haruka! Look! The dog plushie in that claw machine's so cute! |
Haruka |
Oh, you're right. It's apparently from their Fluffy Plushy series... |
Minori |
I wish I had one. I bet it's really soft and comfy. But, I already have Samo at home and it actually looks really hard to get. |
Haruka |
All very true. It's better that we not waste our money and... Oh... |
Minori |
Haruka? |
Haruka |
Th-There's a penguin behind the dog... I-It's adorable...! |
Haruka |
But there's no way anybody could get it from where it's sitting... Oh well... |
Minori |
Actually, someone who works here might be able to help you with that. Wanna give it a try...? |
Haruka |
Th-They can do that?! M-Maybe just a quick try... |
Minori |
Okay! I'll go find someone right now! |
| Minori & Haruka (5) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Look, Haruka! They're having a flower festival! |
Haruka |
Yeah, they have so many different kinds of flowers all lined up. I had no idea that they were holding this sort of event. |
Haruka |
Oh, that blue flower... I remember receiving a big standing bouquet of them once. |
Minori |
Wow, they're so cute! And such a pretty blue. Like a clear sky! |
Haruka |
Yeah. They're supposed to symbolize something really nice too... But I forget what... |
Minori |
Wanna ask Ichika? She might be able to tell us if we send her a picture of them. |
Haruka |
Oh, that's right. Hoshino knows a lot about flowers. Hehe. I might just ask her later. |
| Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Nice work today! When's the last time it was just the two of us on set? |
Haruka |
It's definitely been a while. But I always feel better knowing you're there, Airi. And I'm glad things went so smoothly. It sounded like they got the footage they wanted. |
Airi |
Hehe. That means a lot coming from an idol as influential as you, Haruka. |
Airi |
Anyway, wanna stop by a cafe or something and have ourselves a little after-party...? |
Haruka |
Oh, sorry, I'd love to... But I was actually hoping to head back to school. |
Airi |
Wait, now...?! You'll probably only make it in time for the last class. |
Haruka |
I know, but I want to attend whatever classes I can. I've just gone back to being credit-based, so I'm still not sure I'll be able to get back into my old studying routine... |
Airi |
I see... When you put it that way, I can see why your word carries so much weight... |
Airi |
In that case, I'll go with you! As your senior, I'm not about to let you hog all of the academic glory! |
Haruka |
Hehe. I wouldn't worry too much about that. |
| Haruka & Airi (2) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Phew, what a deal. This beef was one pack per person at 80% off, but you being here meant I could get two. Thanks for tagging along, Haruka. |
Haruka |
No, I'm just glad that I could help. I'm sure your family's going to love... |
Haruka |
Oh no! Airi, watch out! |
Airi |
Huh?! Whoa! |
|
*Rustle*
| |
Haruka |
Phew... Sorry for yanking you so hard, but that bicycle came out of nowhere. Are you hurt anywhere, Airi? |
|
*Shine*
| |
Haruka |
Airi? |
Airi |
No, I'm fine... Still, how is it that you and Shizuku are able to pull that off so casually... |
Haruka |
Huh? |
Airi |
Never mind... Anyway, let's go! |
| Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Shizuku, what are you doing here? |
Shizuku |
Oh, Haruka...! There's supposed to be a store around here somewhere, but I seem to have gotten lost... |
Haruka |
I see. By the way, what kind of store is it? |
Shizuku |
Umm... It was advertised in this magazine... |
Haruka |
A PenPyon pop-up store? |
Shizuku |
Yes, Shii really loves these sorts of cute plushies, so I thought she'd like it if I got one for her. |
Haruka |
Oh, you're going for her... |
Haruka |
Then, mind if I joined you? I was also just on my way to that store. |
Shizuku |
Oh, you were?! |
Shizuku |
Thank goodness. That means I can ask you for advice when deciding her present...! |
Shizuku |
Anyway, let's go! I think it's...this way? |
|
*Footsteps*
| |
Haruka |
Shizuku, wait...! You're going in the opposite direction. |
| Haruka & Kohane (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
It's been so long since the last time we all got to hang out together like this. |
Kohane |
I know. I hope An and Minori finish up what they're doing soon. |
Haruka |
Speaking of, would you like to hear another story about An since we have a little time on our hands...? |
Kohane |
Oh, are you sure? On the other hand, I've already heard a bunch of stories from her... |
Kohane |
I learned all about her hero, and the contests you two used to have in elementary school. Those sounded really fun. |
Haruka |
Oh, she told you about us in elementary school? |
Kohane |
Yeah. She apparently wanted to tell me those stories before you did to make it less embarrassing for her. |
Haruka |
Really? Yeah, that definitely sounds like her. |
Haruka |
Then, let's see if she was telling the truth regarding who won and such. Which contest did you hear about first, Kohane? |
Kohane |
Hehe. First, I heard... |
| Haruka & An (1) | |
|---|---|
An |
You're probably not interested in buying any of the clothes around here, huh? It's still a little weird to always see you dressed so properly. |
Haruka |
What's that mean? |
An |
Hahaha. Well, in elementary and middle school, you were always competing in silly contests to see who could run faster or eat their entire lunch first. |
Haruka |
I remember. Other than grades, you always put up a good fight. |
An |
Ngh... Was that an attempt at a comeback? |
Haruka |
Not at all, I was simply stating a fact. |
| Haruka & An (2) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Come to think of it, didn't we used to verse each other at game centers a lot? |
An |
Yeah, we totally did! I remember us playing fighting games, but I also remember trying to see who could get the most snacks out of those claw machines! |
Haruka |
Me too. And if I recall correctly, we usually just ended up going after the snacks we wanted most during those contests. |
An |
I know, right?! We used to trade what we got with each other too! |
Haruka |
All this talk is making me want to play something now. Shall we...? |
An |
Yeah, let's go! |
| Haruka & Toya (1) | |
|---|---|
Toya |
(Hm? That looks like... Kiritani? But in disguise...?) |
Haruka |
Oh... Hello, Aoyagi. Are you also here to do some shopping? |
Toya |
Yes, I was on my way to the bookstore. More importantly, is it okay for you to be here? There's quite a lot of people... |
Haruka |
I appreciate the concern, but I should be fine. |
Haruka |
Only people I'm well acquainted with are usually able to see through my disguise. |
Toya |
True... However, even though I've seen you in disguise before, I still couldn't say for sure that it was you. |
Toya |
Still, I'm fascinated by how someone who moves with so much confidence on TV can just blend into a crowd of people like this. |
Haruka |
Hehe. I have been an idol for a good while now. |
Haruka |
You never know when a celebrity's hiding right under your nose. They could be eating at the same place as you or even sitting right next to you on the train. |
| Haruka & Tsukasa (1) | |
|---|---|
Tsukasa |
Kiritani, I heard that you've put yourself on a very strict diet in order to keep being an idol. |
Haruka |
Yes, so that I can achieve the body which I consider to be ideal. I've been on the same diet since becoming an idol. |
Tsukasa |
I see. To achieve your ideal body... |
Tsukasa |
While we're on the subject, I vaguely remember you mentioning something about being able to eat whatever you like on certain days. You called them... |
Haruka |
Cheat days. Some people use them as a way to reward themselves. |
Tsukasa |
Yes, I see... |
Tsukasa |
Cheat days, eh? That has an interesting ring to it. I might go on a diet just to be able to start using that term. |
Haruka |
Oh... I doubt many people have that as their motive, but I do think challenging yourself is a good thing. |
| Haruka & Emu (1) | |
|---|---|
Emu |
Okay, maybe I'll go that-a-way next? |
Haruka |
Otori? Hello there. Where are you going? |
Emu |
Hi, Haruka! I'm currently in the middle of an epic neighborhood exploration quest♪ |
Haruka |
Neighborhood exploration? |
Emu |
Yup! An exciting quest where I look for things in the neighborhood I've never seen before! I'm completely addicted to it! |
Haruka |
That does sound like fun. I need to run some errands in that direction myself, so do you mind if I join in as well? |
Emu |
I don't mind! Tat-tat-tadah♪ Haruka has joined the party! |
Haruka |
Hehe, thanks for having me. |
| Haruka & Mizuki (1) | |
|---|---|
Mizuki |
Hey, Haruka! Are you out shopping today? |
Haruka |
Yes, I'm here to look for some new training shoes. I really liked how my old ones were designed, so I'm hoping to find something similar. |
Mizuki |
Oh, those are so cute! The blue lines and laces suit you so well too! |
Haruka |
Thank you. Then, I think I'll go with these. Let's see... Eight pairs should do it. |
Mizuki |
What?! Y-You really need that many? |
Haruka |
Yes. I'll use some for running and others for dancing, but I usually wear them out within a month. |
Haruka |
Which is why I usually try to buy up many as I can if I really like how they're designed. |
Mizuki |
I see... I guess knowing that your favorite shoes are on your feet would be a good source of motivation! |
Mizuki |
(Still, I can't believe that each pair won't last even a month...) |
Mizuki |
(That's a former A-list idol for you...! Her training regimen must be absolutely grueling.) |
| Ichika, Saki & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Saki |
Penguin♪ Penguin♪ Penguin, penguin♪ |
Haruka |
Hehe. You seem awfully happy, Tenma. |
Ichika |
She's been dying to go to the Penguin Cafe so... |
Haruka |
Right. I've been meaning to go with her too since she was the one who told me that this place existed. |
Haruka |
Oh, before we do go... There's something you both need to know. |
Saki |
Sure, what's up? |
Haruka |
Well... The second I step through the doors, I may sort of lose control of myself. Just fair warning... |
Saki |
That means this place is so good that even the great Haruka Kiritani can't help but act like a little kid! I can't wait to see this place! |
Ichika |
Hehe. I'm not sure that's quite what she meant. |
Saki |
I know. I was just kidding♪ |
Saki |
It just means that we'll get to see a side of you that we don't normally get to, right? That might actually be even better! |
Haruka |
Right. And this is a special service because you're my friends. |
Saki |
Yay! You hear that, Ichi? Special service♪ |
Ichika |
Okay, okay. I understand that you're happy, but you need to be more careful about where you're walking. |
Saki |
What?! No fair! I know you're just as excited as I am, Ichi! |
Haruka |
Hehe... |
| Minori, Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Hey, Haruka! Airi! Look! There's a kitten. |
Airi |
Oh, it's a cute little calico! |
Haruka |
Are you going to be all right, Airi? You're allergic to cats, aren't you? |
Minori |
Oh, that's right! Are you okay, Airi?! |
Airi |
I'm allergic, but I just end up with itchy eyes and a runny nose. Besides, we're not really close enough for it to affect me. |
Minori |
Oh, thank goodness. |
Airi |
Thanks for worrying about me so much, Minori! You too, Haruka! |
Airi |
Ha... Why do cats have to be so cute, though? It's so unfair that I can't pet them. |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Oh, that truck that just passed... Was the photo on the side that idol group that recently debuted? |
Haruka |
Yes, it must be an advertising truck. It was playing their music. |
Minori |
That reminds me. I always wanted to get a video of the ASRUN advertising truck back when Haruka was still in the group. |
Minori |
I used to look for sightings of it on social media to try and track it. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. I bet if you told past Minori that she'd be practicing to be an idol with Haruka one day, she'd be super surprised. |
Minori |
Oh my gosh, yeah! I bet my heart would stop! |
Haruka |
Your metaphors never sound like metaphors, but I bet if that happened, we'd freak out as well. |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
There sure are a lot of dessert shops around here. |
Haruka |
That shop is quite popular for its vanilla ice-cream. The crepe shop next to it has a special discount once a month. |
Minori |
Wow, you know a lot about them. |
Haruka |
I've done research on all the places I'd like to go. I still haven't had the chance yet, though. |
Shizuku |
Is that because you're always careful with what you eat? |
Haruka |
Yes. One of these days, I'm going to treat myself by trying a bunch of these shops. |
Minori |
Let's all come back together when you do! |
| Haruka, Akito & Tsukasa (1) | |
|---|---|
Tsukasa |
Hm? Isn't that Kiritani standing in line outside of the cream puff shop? |
Haruka |
Excuse me. Would it be possible for me to get one of everything? |
Akito |
Wait, what...? One of everything? |
Tsukasa |
She could be getting them as a gift for someone. Considering how many different types that shop has, I have a hard time believing they're all for her. |
Akito |
Then, why don't you go ask her? |
Tsukasa |
Are you mad? She's an idol. Do you really expect me to ask, "Are those all for you?" |
|
*Footsteps*
| |
Haruka |
Huh? Hello, Tenma, Shinonome. Are you two also here to have some cream puffs? |
Akito |
No, we were just passing by. Do you come here often, Kiritani...? |
Haruka |
Yes, on my cheat days. But it's been so long since I was last here that I ended up buying one of each. |
Tsukasa |
R-Really?! I had no idea! |
Tsukasa |
Those really are all for you...! I may need to reexamine my perception of idols! |
Akito |
No, I think she's the exception to the rule. |
| Shiho, Minori, Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Oh, Shiho! What a coincidence! |
Shiho |
Huh? Shizuku said that you were all going out together today. Hold on, does this mean that she... |
Airi |
Yeah, she's lost somewhere. She even just sent us a message saying that she's running late. |
Shiho |
Well, at least she let you know... |
Haruka |
But oddly enough, she sent a Thank You stamp right after that. |
Minori |
Hmm... If only she knew how to use her map or GPS... |
Airi |
Hey, I tried teaching her to absolutely no avail. She just runs around in circles just trying to figure out which direction to face. |
Shiho |
Geez... |
Haruka |
Then why don't we just call her? That's probably our best option at this point. |
Airi |
Yeah, let's do that. |
Shiho |
I'm so sorry about all this... |
Airi |
Hehe. It's all good! Just leave her to us! |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
I'm glad everyone could make it today. |
Shizuku |
I've been really looking forward to going out together too. |
Airi |
So much so that you've been spamming me with messages about it late at night. |
Shizuku |
Yeah, I was very excited for today. |
Airi |
I get that, but I was just trying to get some sleep, you know? But every time I tried to end the conversation, you just kept dragging it out. |
Shizuku |
Really? You kept replying, so I thought you wanted to talk more... |
Haruka |
Hehe, that's so like Airi. She's too polite to just leave you hanging. |
Minori |
Haha, totally. |
Minori |
Oh, by the way! We haven't created a group chat for us yet! |
Haruka |
We should do that. It'd be useful for communicating stuff like where and when we're meeting. |
Shizuku |
That's a great idea! We can always stay in touch! It'll be fun chatting with you all tonight. |
Haruka |
Hehe... We're all here right now, but you're already thinking about chatting with us online later? |
Minori |
It'll be great! We'll get to talk so much more about everything, and we can arrange when we all go to SEKAI together and all that! |
Airi |
That may be nice, but lack of sleep is really bad for the complexion, so I don't want to stay up too late, okay? |
Minori & Shizuku |
Got it! |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Remember how Shizuku and I went to have a meeting about that radio program? The producer apparently has a daughter... |
Airi |
And she's a huge fan of yours, Minori! |
Minori |
What?! Me?! |
Haruka |
Hehe. That's great, Minori. |
Minori |
Y-Yeah...! Wow... That's so nice to hear! |
Shizuku |
Hehe. As it turns out, she can't stop talking about how cute and amazing you are after watching our streams. |
Minori |
Really?! Hehe... I can't help but feel a little embarrassed... |
Haruka |
That means she must be looking forward to hearing you on the radio. |
Minori |
Y-You're right! Then, we need to do our best to make it a really fun program! |
| Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Oh, that penguin mug I bought a while ago is back in stock. |
Haruka |
I know I already have one, but it's probably getting lonely all by itself. |
Haruka |
Excuse me. I'll take one of these penguin mugs, please. |
| Shiho & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Hm? Hinomori...? Hello. |
Shiho |
Oh, Kiritani... Hang on... What's with the penguin plushie? |
Haruka |
Oh, this? I saw this at a store I was just at and sort of couldn't resist... |
Haruka |
It was almost like I could hear it whispering, “Take me home.” So, I decided to buy it. |
Shiho |
Oh, I know what you mean... That happens to me whenever a Phenny plushie catches my eye... |
Haruka |
You too, Hinomori?! For me, the little ones that are handmade speak to me the loudest since no two are alike. |
Shiho |
Yeah, I never know what to do when I see them either. Sometimes I just want to buy and take them all home. |
Shiho |
But that's sort of why I like choosing one and taking really good care of it. |
Haruka |
Me too. |
Haruka |
(Hehe. I didn't realize we had so much in common. Could it be that Hinomori has some plushies that mean just that much to her...?) |
| Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Haruka, it was so nice to hear that your hero's doing well even now! |
Haruka |
Yeah, I felt so happy after my mom showed me that article. |
Minori |
What if she still remembers you? How amazing would that be?! |
Haruka |
She probably remembers helping a little girl who got lost, but I doubt she'll recognize me. |
Haruka |
Especially since it sounded like it was a regular occurrence whenever she was performing in events. |
Haruka |
(I'm sure she's made so many other children besides me smile too.) |
| Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
What? You've never gone shopping at the mall before?! |
Haruka |
No... The only time I've ever been here is for events. |
Airi |
W-Well I've been here for work more often than I come for fun too! I think... |
Haruka |
(Is this some sort of competition?) |
| Haruka & Airi (2) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Hey, Haruka. Are you out shopping too? |
Haruka |
Yeah, I came to pick up some fashion magazines. Airi, you're... Wow, that looks like a lot. |
Airi |
Yup. All ingredients and cookware for baking sweets! |
Airi |
Remember how I made that cake for Valentine's Day? I've sort of been obsessed with baking since. |
Airi |
I even made plans to bake something with my dad and little sister tomorrow. |
Haruka |
Hehe. That sounds like fun. Baking, huh...? |
Airi |
Oh, are you interested? I can tell you about some low-sugar recipes if you like. |
Airi |
You always do great whenever you cook for our streams, so it should be a piece of cake for you. |
Haruka |
You think so? In that case, I'd like to know more. |
Airi |
Okay! I'll make sure to pick out some good ones for you! |
| Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Haruka, where do you usually buy your clothes? |
Haruka |
I used to have a stylist who would choose my outfits, but recently I've been doing a lot of online shopping. |
Shizuku |
Online shopping... I have a lot of trouble doing that. |
Haruka |
You do? I suppose not being able to pick up and look at the clothes yourself can be tough. Sometimes the actual item ends up being a bit different than you'd imagined, too... |
Shizuku |
The last time I tried, I couldn't figure out how to go back to the screen I was on before and ended up buying some things I don't remember clicking on. |
Haruka |
Oh, so that's what you meant... |
| Haruka & An (1) | |
|---|---|
An |
Hehe. I get to have the one and only Haruka Kiritani all to myself today! |
Haruka |
Yes, alright. So, where is this store that you said you wanted to check out with little old me? |
An |
It's the one over there! They're featuring a bunch of cute animal goods right now as part of a campaign. |
Haruka |
Oh, does that include penguins? |
An |
Do you really think I'd ask a famous idol such as yourself to come look if they didn't? |
Haruka |
Alright, quit putting me on a pedestal. |
An |
Haha. Sorry! Anyway, as far as penguins go... |
An |
They do have some! |
Haruka |
Okay. In that case, let's hurry over! |
|
*Hurried Footsteps*
| |
An |
Hey, slow down! Wait for me! |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
This dress is really cute, but they only have it in large. It's probably way too long for me. |
Shizuku |
As long as the shoulders fit, you should be able to get away with wearing a design like this with some heels. |
Minori |
Oh, that's a good idea! |
Haruka |
You sure came up with that solution quickly. Is that a trick you learned while modeling? |
Shizuku |
Yes. They asked me to wear all sorts of clothing. |
Shizuku |
These shoes might work. The heels aren't too high, so they'll be easier to walk in, too. |
Minori |
You're right! Thanks, Shizuku. I'm going to go try these on with the dress! |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Look, there's a store for clothes made for dogs. |
Haruka |
It looks like it's only here for a limited time. Do you want to take a look, Minori? |
Minori |
Kind of, but it's always so hard finding clothes big enough for Samo. |
Haruka |
I guess he is pretty big, isn't he? |
Minori |
Yeah. Besides, the best thing about him is how fluffy he is! |
Shizuku |
Dressing him up would make it hard to enjoy petting him then, wouldn't it? |
Minori |
Exactly! It's not that I don't want to dress him up in cute clothes, but I don't want to cover up all his fluff! |
Shizuku |
Hehe. You must really love his fur. |
Haruka |
It sounds nice. I'd like to feel it one of these days. |
Minori |
You want to come over, then? Samo loves getting pets! |
Haruka |
Are you sure? Maybe I'll take you up on the offer. |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Airi, you sure bought a lot today. |
Airi |
That's true. I wasn't planning on buying so much, but I'm still within budget! |
Haruka |
Oh, you decide on a budget before going shopping? |
Airi |
Of course. I even have a little book where I keep track of all my spending. |
Haruka & Shizuku |
..... |
Airi |
Wh-What?! Why do you both look so surprised?! |
| Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Hm, this one looks good too, but the ingredients... |
Haruka |
You look so serious. What are you looking at? |
Airi |
I'm looking at facial masks to help me relax after I get out of the bath. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. Airi really loves her skincare and haircare. |
Airi |
Well I am an idol. Taking care of myself is part of the job. |
Airi |
Okay, I'm going with this one! Hehe, I think I might even try it out tonight. |
| Ichika, Shiho, Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Oh, look, you guys! They have cakes shaped like animals! |
Haruka |
Wow, you're right. They have so many different kinds, and they're all really cute. |
Ichika |
They even have a dining area. Why don't we go in? |
Shiho |
I'll join, but I probably won't have anything. |
Minori |
What?! Why not?! These animals as so adorable! |
Shiho |
We were just at a zoo. Eating something that looks like an animal doesn't feel right... |
Haruka |
I have to agree. Shoving a fork into one of these cakes won't be easy... |
Minori |
Now that you mention it... You two might be right... |
Ichika |
Maybe them being so cute isn't such a good thing... |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Hm? These clothes look just like the ones you sometimes wear, don't they, Haruka? |
Airi |
Yeah, she's right. But they might suit Minori better in this color. |
Minori |
Really? Wait...! If I buy this, I'll be able to wear pretty much the same outfit as you, Haruka?! |
Haruka |
Hehe. Whenever you wear that, I could match you by... |
Haruka |
Oh, I know. What if we swapped clothes sometime? That could be fun too. |
Minori |
What...?! |
Haruka |
Some things may not work since we're not all quite the same height, but I have a feeling that our fans will really enjoy seeing us in each other's clothes. |
Minori |
M-M-M-Me wearing H-Haruka's clothes?! |
Minori |
That's way more than just matching outfits...! What if that turns me into her?! |
Airi |
I really doubt that's going to happen. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. But you might get to take a little walk in her shoes, no? |
Shizuku |
Oh, Airi! I'd love to try being Happy Everyday! |
Airi |
Huh? I guess lending you my mask is easy enough... |
Haruka |
Then, why don't we do this for our next stream? Hehe. We'll need to get a good assortment of outfits ready for it too. |
Minori |
Yeah! |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
First-prize... For all of us... Alright, Minori Hanasato, it's now or never! Please! |
Haruka |
Oh, it's white. |
Shizuku |
That's too bad... |
Minori |
B-But! |
Airi |
I've never seen anyone get so hyped up about a drawing like this before... I guess that's also one of your best qualities, Minori. |
Minori |
Haha... First-prize was tickets to an aquarium, so I really wanted to win it... Maybe saying it out loud wasn't a good idea... |
Minori |
More importantly, I was hoping that we could go feed the penguins together... |
Haruka |
Minori, you don't have to win something like this to go to the aquarium. |
Airi |
She's right. Why don't we all take a day off from practice to go check it out? |
Shizuku |
Yes, I'd love to go feed the penguins too♪ |
Minori |
Y-You mean it...! Thank you so much! |
Haruka |
Hehe. Why don't we stop by this cafe to sit down and discuss when would be best? |
Airi |
Yeah, let's do that! |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (3) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Hmm... Which one should I choose...? |
Haruka |
Is something the matter, Minori? |
Minori |
So, I found this frilly one-piece that's really cute, but can't decide which color to get it in... |
Minori |
Which should I choose? Light orange or black? |
Airi |
Oh, it's got a fluffy-looking silhouette to it! Also, this black is nice. It's not too dark or cool-toned. |
Haruka |
I agree. The light orange one would probably look good on you since it seems like it's a part of your regular wardrobe... |
Haruka |
But this silhouette also makes me think that you'd look beautiful in black. |
Shizuku |
She's right. Wearing this in black should allow you to give off slightly different impression to others, Minori. |
Minori |
Really? So, I should go for the black one? |
Airi |
Yeah. That seems like the right choice since it probably will look really good on you! |
Minori |
Then, black it is! Thanks for the help, you guys! |
| Minori & Haruka (1) | |
|---|---|
Haruka |
Oh, they have a dedicated ASRUN display. |
Minori |
You're right! They've got everything from their first single up to the latest albums. Oh, look! Here's a spot dedicated just to you, Haruka! |
Haruka |
Is it really necessary to continue to stock all this? |
Minori |
It just means you've still got lots of fans out there. I'm sure they'll all be thrilled when Haruka the idol makes her big return! |
Haruka |
I suppose so. I hope I can bring a smile to all their faces again. |
| Minori & Haruka (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Let's see. It's a new song, so it should be...! Hehehe... |
Haruka |
Minori, what are you doing...? |
Minori |
Eep! H-Haruka! I was just... I was just doing some mental rehearsals... |
Minori |
I mean, we have this really great song in the works, so I was just imagining how it'd look on display here as a CD. |
Haruka |
I see. Also, why are you peeking at it while trying to hide? |
Minori |
Haha... The scenario in my mind involves me hiding behind this shelf while seeing if anyone picks up our CD. |
Haruka |
Oh, I did the same thing when our first single went on sale. I couldn't help but peek into CD shops to see if anyone was buying our song... |
Minori |
What?! I-Is that true?! |
Minori |
Does that mean we can come see what's going on if we do manage to release a CD?! |
Haruka |
Hehe. Airi might turn you down, but it'd be nice to see the smiles on our fans' faces. |
| Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Airi |
Hey, I feel like I've seen the idol on this CD before. You know, from that one group...? |
Haruka |
They've been appearing on TV more and more lately. I remember the lead for that group being rather outspoken, but charming at the same time... |
Airi |
Outspoken but charming... Oh, I remember now! |
Airi |
They stormed out of an audition I was in after the interviewer asked all these really nasty questions! |
Haruka |
Wow... Sounds like a very headstrong person... |
Airi |
I know, right? I didn't expect them to make it as an idol at first, but I guess they found a better agency... |
Haruka |
Yeah, maybe. |
Airi |
Hehe. I'm gonna pay homage to them by buying this CD! |
| Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
This group has been getting a lot of attention lately. Wow, their dancing is so intense. |
Haruka |
Their voices don't seem to be strained at all, either. They must do a lot of stamina training. |
Shizuku |
You're right. We could learn a lot from them. Hm? Haruka? |
Haruka |
Minori's singing has been improving a lot lately. Perhaps we should try focusing more on strength training as a group and start raising the bar. |
Shizuku |
Hehe. Haruka's already making plans. |
| Minori, Haruka & Airi (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Haruka! Airi! Look at the cover of this album! Isn't it the coolest?! |
Haruka |
It sure is. It almost doesn't feel like an idol group's CD. |
Airi |
Yeah. It's not often you see one without a picture of the members on the front. |
Airi |
I wonder if they did it like that to appeal to people who don't really care for idol groups. |
Minori |
That would make sense. Won't a lot of fans be disappointed about not getting a picture of their favorite idols in costume, though? |
Airi |
I doubt that's a problem. A lot of groups that do this release two versions with different cover art. |
Minori |
Oh! Let's see if we can find the other one, then. I wonder what it looks like. |
Haruka |
(Hehe. These two sure are enthusiastic about this sort of thing. I guess they are fans, after all.) |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Shizuku |
Oh? This looks like idol merchandise. I wonder what it is. It seems to be a case for something long and thin. |
Minori |
That's a silver tape holder! You use them to save the streamers that get shot out during concerts. |
Haruka |
Now that you mention it, I remember signing some of those streamers in the past. |
Shizuku |
You mean there are fans who pick them up and save them? |
Minori |
Yep! Those streamers are a great way to remember all the concerts you've been to! |
| Minori, Haruka & Shizuku (2) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
Oh, they have a concert merchandise section! |
Haruka |
You're right. I see some towels and a whole lot of hand fans. Everyone always brings stuff like this to shows. |
Shizuku |
Yes. There were quite a few people who would bring their own home-made fans as well. |
Minori |
That's because hand fans are the perfect way to express your feelings! You use all your fan knowledge when making them. |
Minori |
I remember making a bunch of different fans for Haruka. |
Haruka |
What? For me? |
Shizuku |
Hehe. I'd be curious to see what sort of fans you made. |
| Minori, Haruka, Airi & Shizuku (1) | |
|---|---|
Minori |
And to your right, everyone, is the Phoenix Coaster! |
Airi |
Yes, we can see that for ourselves. Also, you're just reading off what's written on that sign, aren't you? |
Shizuku |
Minori seems so excited. |
Haruka |
She has been looking forward to going to PXL together for a while now. |
Airi |
I get that, but isn't this supposed to be a nice, relaxing trip? You know, since the Fan Festival is finally over? |
Shizuku |
That's true too. I hope being our guide like this isn't putting too much of a strain on her. |
Haruka |
I don't think it is... I mean, look |
Minori |
Hehe. Kohane and I even made a special guidebook just for a day like today, so I want everyone to have as much fun as they possibly can! |
Haruka |
Hehe. She's in her own little world. |
Airi |
Yeah, I can see that. I guess that means we should just play along and have as much fun as we really can, huh? |
Shizuku |
Yes, let's! |
| Haruka, Kohane, Emu & Mafuyu (1) | |
|---|---|
Mafuyu |
My name is Mafuyu Asahina, a second-year. It's nice to meet you. |
Mafuyu |
I've been asked as the most senior student here to be the leader of this outreach team. I'm looking forward to working with all of you. |
Haruka & Kohane |
“Nice to meet you too.” |
Emu |
N-Nice to meet you...! |
Haruka |
I'm Haruka Kiritani, a first-year. I don't have much acting experience, but I chose this team because I liked the theme so much. “To make everyone smile.” |
Kohane |
U-Um... I'm Kohane Azusawa, also a first-year. I'm a big fan of PXL and decided to try my hand at performing in a show after Emu invited me. |
Emu |
I-I'm Emu Otori, first-year...! I'm looking forward to working with all of you...! |
Haruka |
Otori, you've been on edge all day... |
Mafuyu |
Is it because a second-year like me is here? Don't worry, we're all here to make this show a success. |
Emu |
R-Right...! |
Mafuyu |
The goal of this outreach activity involves making children smile, so we'll be borrowing the Wonder Stage. |
Kohane |
I've only ever been a spectator. Am I going to be okay up there? |
Haruka |
I'm sure you will, Kohane. I don't have much acting experience either, so let's just try to do our best, okay? |
|
*Chimes*
| |
Kohane |
H-Haruka...! You're blinding me with your aura...! |
Mafuyu |
Wow... So this is what a real idol's smile is like. |
Kohane |
Thanks, Haruka...! I promise to do my best with everyone. |
Mafuyu |
Hehe. Sounds like we're all set to go. Let's start by thinking about what kind of show we'll be doing. |
Haruka & Kohane & Emu |
“Okay!” |
| Haruka, Kohane, Emu & Mafuyu (2) | |
|---|---|
Emu |
“I'm Sunny Sunny Happy Emu! Here to put smiles on your faces today!” |
Mafuyu |
“I'm Goodness Smile Mafuyu! The unshakable senior who's always sparkling!” |
Haruka |
“I'm Stoic Challenger Haruka! You can't become an idol in just a day!” |
Kohane |
“I'm Makeover Beast Kohane! Behold my indomitable hammie spirit!” |
Emu |
“And the four of us together are...!!” |
Haruka & Kohane & Emu & Mafuyu |
“The Happiness Rangers Sunny Sunny☆Wonder!” |
|
*Explosion*
| |
Mafuyu |
Hehe. I thought that went pretty well. |
Kohane |
I'm still a little embarrassed about saying that, but I think I'm starting to get used to it... |
Haruka |
Hehe. I think it was definitely worth coming up with our self-intro lines together. |
Mafuyu |
I agree. By the way, Otori, you came up with “unshakable” for me. Can you tell me where you got your idea? |
Emu |
Huh?! Um... |
Emu |
(I can't say that it's because I want her to smile but haven't been able to figure out how...) |
Kohane |
Probably because you're our leader and always know how to pull us in the right direction. |
Kohane |
I think that's what makes you so “unshakable”... |
Emu |
Y-Yeah, that's it! Good job, Kohane! I'm really impressed! |
Mafuyu |
I see. Then, I'm glad I'm doing a satisfactory job so far as your leader. |
Emu |
(Eep! Sh-She really is unshakable...!) |
| Haruka, Kohane, Emu & Mafuyu (3) | |
|---|---|
Kohane |
Speaking of which, we're all supposed to be heroes, right...? Are we going to fight someone? |
Haruka |
Oh, that's a good question. Our story won't be very heroic if we don't have a bad guy or two in it. |
Mafuyu |
Then, why don't I take on two roles? For instance... |
Mafuyu |
“I'm Darkness Smile Mafuyu. Hello from the depths of despair.” |
Mafuyu |
How does that sound...? |
Emu |
Eep...! |
Haruka |
Th-That felt so real... I couldn't help but get drawn in. |
Kohane |
Me too...! You're so good at acting, Asahina! |
Mafuyu |
Hehe. I think I'm a little excited about playing the antagonist since I hardly ever get that chance. |
Mafuyu |
So, I'll play two roles with Darkness Smile being the one who we have to defeat... |
Emu |
No, wait...! |
Emu |
U-Um...! This show's about making everyone smile, which should also include Darkness Smile! |
Haruka |
In that case, instead of the antagonist... What if she works as a spy under the guise of Goodness Smile? |
Kohane |
Oh, I like that! She could be our enemy at first, but we find a way to become friends with Darkness Smile. What if we did that? |
Mafuyu |
Yes, that sounds good. What do the rest of you think? |
Emu |
Yes, I like that idea too! |
Kohane |
Oh, I'm glad you like my idea so much, but why don't we take this opportunity to brainstorm a little more? |
Haruka |
Yes, I'd like that as well. |
Emu |
That's a great idea! I can't wait to see what you two come up with, Kohane, Haruka! |
Mafuyu |
Yes, we'll be counting on you both. |
Kohane |
Thank you very much! We promise to make it a good one! |
