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<Hi.> <This is what I've been waiting for!> <What are you guys gonna do today?>

Haruka
We actually have a guest making a special appearance for us today. Someone I'm sure all of you already know.


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<Someone we all know?> <Who could it be?>


Nanamin
So without further ado... Hi, everyone from the MMJ Channel! It's me, Nanamin♪


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<Whoa, it's Nanamin!> <Awesome!!!!> <Collab #3!>

Airi
Then, we started talking about how it'd be great to invite her on to our channel the next time we got a chance.


Nanamin
Likewise. Thanks for inviting me on! I'm looking forward to having a nice, long chat with all of you today♪

Airi
Alright, let's get started! Today's segments are gonna include all of us with an emphasis on Nanamin!


Haruka, Shizuku, Airi & Nanamin
Yay!!

Minori
Wow, that was so good! I hadn't had a “Mochimame” in such a long time! Great recommendation, Nanamin!


Nanamin
I'm glad you liked it! I get these all the time and kind of really want to be in their commercial♪

Airi
Oh, the one where they all wear those big soybeans on their heads? I saw that commercial all the time as a kid.

Haruka
Still, we all brought so many different snacks today. It's been a while since I had this many at once.


Nanamin
Haha. I know, right?! Oh, speaking of elementary school...


Nanamin
You did that event at that one school the other day, right?


Nanamin
Yeah, it was so good! My friends and I were so stoked about “the return of the masked idol” after we saw it!


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<It trended for pic shares too! lol> <Happy Everyday's so awesome!>


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<I'm still jealous about that.> <I'd do anything to see MMJ do a show live!!>


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<I'd definitely go see that show!> <Meet and greets too.> <I wanna see your show!>


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<I wanna meet Haruka.> <I'll go wherever you perform.> <Yeah, do an event for us!>



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<Yay! When?> <I wanna meet you guys as soon as possible!!>


Nanamin
Great! I might just go to your meet and greet if you're really going to put on an event♪


Nanamin
Oh, that's right! And I probably shouldn't take up another fan's spot like that...


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<I wanna meet you ASAP!> <Tell us when everything's set!>


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<But you guys aren't with an agency. Won't it be hard to put on an event?> <Yeah, how are you gonna find a venue?>


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<Can't we help them somehow?!> <I believe in MMJ!>

Shizuku
Thank you again for joining us today, Nanamin. You being here made everything just that much more fun.


Nanamin
No, I should be the one thanking you! I had a lot of fun too! We should do this again sometime soon!


Nanamin
Oh, but that might be tough if you're serious about putting on an event, huh?

Airi
Yeah, they seemed really excited about us doing one, so we'll need to give it the attention it deserves.

Haruka
Right. We'll have to find a venue, hire staff and work little by little to make it a reality...

Haruka
It'd be nice to perform at a large venue, but we'd have to think about how to actually book it and how many people will actually come to see us...


Nanamin
...


Nanamin
Hey, I have a suggestion...!


Nanamin
What if I helped out a little?


Nanamin
Booking a venue and hiring a staff isn't cheap, right?


Nanamin
I can even ask my agency about places that might be willing to take you on!


Nanamin
Yes, I'm sure! I want to help MMJ as much as I can!

Airi
Thank you so much! That was definitely going to be our biggest hurdle, so we'll take any help we can!


Nanamin
You got it! I'll be sure to ask my manager about this during our next meeting.

Minori
(I'll get to meet our fans, chat with them and play games with them... Like a real idol during a real show!)

Minori
But what do we need besides a place to perform and staff to run things...? What shows have I been to...?

Minori
They were all really incredible, and they even had a snow machine for their December events! During April, they'd always sell these cherry blossom glow sticks and...

Minori
(It was so windy that the rafters were in danger of being blown apart, so they prioritized everyone's safety above all else...)

Minori
(We had the teachers and staff there to help us when we performed at that elementary school, but that's not the case this time...)

Minori
What should we do once we have a place booked? A meet and greet for one, and a mini-concert would be nice...
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* Door Opening*
Haruka
We were looking for some candidate venues. We felt bad about having Hayakawa doing everything for us, and it's a good opportunity to learn more about the venues around here.

Shizuku
I see. We actually tried looking for some staffing agencies that might be able to help us yesterday too.

Shizuku
The increase in demand for all the events taking place between Christmas and New Year's in turn also causes prices to increase...

Minori
Money, huh... Even after we talked about what kinds of things we want to do as MORE MORE JUMP!

Shizuku
Yes, but that discussion also came attached with each of being able to “pay our fair share”.

Airi
And I'm pretty sure that we've also talked about how it's not a good idea to make some work more than others.

Airi
With regards to booking a venue and staffing, we'll just have to wait for Nanamin to get back to us.

Haruka
I understand. Hayakawa did mention that she needed to stop by her agency yesterday to discuss another matter...

*Phone Ringing*
*Phone Clicking*

Nanamin
<Hey, Haruka? Sorry for not getting back to you sooner! Are you free right now?>


Nanamin
<Yeah, about that...>


Nanamin
<But...>

*Ending Call*
Haruka
Yes, her agency can apparently book this 500-person hall they use from time to time at a discounted rate.

Haruka
Based on what Hayakawa just said, her agency originally had it booked for another event, but they ran into some trouble and had to cancel it.

Haruka
This venue was looking for another act to fill that vacancy since they would ultimately be the ones taking the most damage from that happening.

Haruka
Oh, well... It sounds like Hayakawa can take care of booking a venue for us that's also within our budget...

Haruka
Again, there are events of all shapes and sizes being held this time of year, which causes a shortage in supply in terms of event staff.

Haruka
I'm a little worried about what we should do since Hayakawa's agency won't be able to help us there and how expensive it is to hire through another company...

Airi
These venues usually have their own lighting and sound technicians, but we're gonna need more than that if we're really gonna do a fan meeting...

Haruka
Exactly. Our fans seem to be expecting quite a bit from us, so we're probably going to need extra hands for other activities besides just the meet and greet...

Airi
I see... That could actually work. I'll see if anyone in the tea ceremony club can lend us a hand.

Haruka
Our friends... I feel a little bad about asking someone to help us like this on Christmas Day...

*School Bell*
Shizuku
I was told the same thing. My friends from club all made plans with their friends or family already.

Haruka
We might not have any other choice but to increase our budget and hire people from a staffing agency...

*Phone Clicking*
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Airi
<Dear MORE MORE JUMP! My name is Ayaka Saito. I'm an avid fan of your channel and your streams!>

Airi
<But I am writing to you today regarding the idea of your group doing a show in real life that came up during your last stream, and I believe that I may be able to help you.>

Airi
<My line of work has me interacting with various different idol groups and artists on a regular basis...>

Airi
<As such, I also have experience working with freelancers who do not belong to any agencies and putting on events for them.>

Airi
<Freelancers of this sort usually do not have a manager or staff around them, which makes it difficult for them to put on any events by themselves.>

Airi
<And I am under the impression that your group will inevitably face certain difficulties in terms of putting on an actual event.>

Airi
<That is where I come in. Would you be willing to allow me to help you gather staff and find a suitable venue as part of helping you put on this event.>

Airi
<This will purely be volunteer work as well. Quite a few of my friends are also MORE MORE JUMP! fans, so I believe I'll have more than enough hands on board for this.>

Haruka
At the same time, this sounds too good to be true. What if it's really just someone posing as one of our fans? We need to take this into careful consideration...

Airi
<And please feel free to disregard this email if you are not having any trouble with your event.>

Airi
<However, if you are in a position of requiring outside help, I would be more than happy to be of assistance. I solemnly swear to do my absolute best!>

Airi
<I'm sorry about the long explanation, but I'm really, genuinely looking forward to your event! Sincerely, Ayaka Saito>

Airi
<P.S. My friends and I at the MMJ fan club that I'm running have written up a prospective plan for your event. We hope you take a look at it.>

Airi
<P.P.S. In my humble opinion, your best stream so far is the one where you all brought different ingredients and had hot pot together.>

Airi
<I didn't expect it to start with veggies and end with roasting marshmallows. I tried roasting some myself after that and really like it. I hope you do another stream like that in the future...>

Haruka
(She and her friends have covered everything from an overall concept, our target audience, a budget and pricing options. They even came up with a few venue layouts...)

Haruka
(She said that they work part-time for a production company, but I would've thought that this is her full-time job.)

Haruka
(Not only that, she's been paying close attention to us. There's even a part about the best way to showcase ourselves...)

Haruka
I'm wondering if we'd be accomplishing that by relying on them for help. Something about that doesn't sit well with me...

Haruka
Yes. The dazzling stage that brings a dreamlike world to life is only made possible by having staff there to actually make it a reality.

Haruka
And they have to work incredibly hard. They're the ones who move all the heavy equipment, set everything up and move around thousands of people at a time.

Haruka
By agreeing to have this person help us, we'd be making them “work” instead of having fun, no...?

Haruka
In other words, we'd be forcing our fans to face reality and see what goes on behind the scenes...

Minori
B-But she said she works part-time for a production company and has helped put on events before...

Airi
Something about having our fans see the other side of the stage while we try to spread hope from that stage does seem a bit off.

Shizuku
You're saying that you want our fans to keep seeing us the way we appear under the spotlight, yes...?

Haruka
Yes, because I'm worried that making them work like this will in turn lead them to not enjoy what we do as fans.

Airi
Still, this person's offer is almost too good to pass up. Not only do they have experience doing this, she's willing to work pro bono.

Haruka
If it means satisfying the demands of those who want to see us perform live, then we should agree to this offer...

Haruka
I'd like some more time to think about this. If possible, I want to find a different solution...

Airi
For now, I'll reply by saying thank you and that we need some time to think about it while we take their offer into consideration.

Shizuku
Okay, but we'll need to act fast since the holidays are right around the corner... Let's do our best to find the best way to go about this.

Minori
(I understand what Haruka means by not wanting to have our fans see what goes on behind the scenes...)

Minori
(Asking our fans to work as staff means that they probably won't get to enjoy this event as actual fans...)

Minori
(I can't wait to meet Haruka. It's outside today too, so I'll get to see her under this beautiful, blue sky...!)

*Wind Blowing*
*Chattering*

Fans
Hey, is it me or do the staff seem really anxious all of a sudden...?


Fans
Yeah, and they moved people away from keeping all the lines sorted... Did something happen?


Fans
They're running really late now, aren't they? Our line hasn't moved for ages.


Announcement
<To all guests and visitors.>


Announcement
<We regret to inform you that we are experiencing some trouble at the meet-and-greet venue due to strong winds.>


Announcement
<No incidents have been reported as of yet, but if these winds persist, the possibility of an accident occurring will only increase.>


Announcement
<Unfortunately, we have no choice but to cancel today's meet-and-greet event.>


Fans
But I waited so long...!


*Microphone Feedback*

Haruka
<You must've all waited such so long and took this time out of your busy schedules to be here today...>

Minori
Today didn't go as planned, but I'll come back again and again! I'll do anything to see that smile of yours!


Fans
Yeah! We're happy as long as we get to see your faces!

*Cheering*
Haruka
<Today's event did end up getting canceled, but I believe we'll get another chance to see each other.>


Fans
ASRUN's the best!

Minori
(But Haruka's just that amazing! Even though everyone was so disappointed, she was there to cheer us all up...)


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<Thank you for visiting today. We deeply regret and apologize for what has happened. With regards to the next meet and greet...>

Minori
(Everyone was looking forward to meeting her, and she seemed so sad about disappointing them...)

Minori
(I understand why she feels the way she does about not showing them the other side of the stage.)

Minori
(But I feel like our fans would be saddened even more if they saw that their favorite idols were having trouble putting on events...)

Minori
(I have a feeling that the fan who sent us that offer to help us did so because they feel the same way...)
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Haruka
(I'd hate to do this to Hayakawa, but finding a smaller venue may be the way to go. Then, we could run things on our own and require less staff...)

Haruka
(But the smaller venues are all booked up right now, so at worst, we may have to wait over half a year until things start slowing down for them.)

Haruka
(If that happens, our fans would be so disappointed... That's something I'd like to avoid no matter what.)


Haruka
(And our fans would probably have the most fun if we perform at the venue Hayakawa found for us.)

Haruka
(But that person's also one of our fans. They must be looking forward to seeing us put on an event just as much as anyone else...)

Haruka
I need to think more flexibly, like when Airi and the others decided to move forward as freelancers...


Luka & Len
——♪ ——♪

Haruka
(Not only that, it feels like they put a lot more effort into this performance compared to normal...)

KAITO
My name is KAITO. It's nice to finally meet you. I arrived here not too long ago to help Miku and the others with their shows.

KAITO
Well, not all of it. I'm helping with the effects right now, but I did get a chance to work on the proposal for this.


Haruka
(I'd do anything to have staff like him around for our event. It'd make everything so much easier...)

Airi
<And please feel free to disregard this email if you are not having any trouble with your event.>
Airi
<However, if you are in a position of requiring outside help, I would be more than happy to be of assistance. I solemnly swear to do my absolute best!>
KAITO
Hehe. Chock it up to being a manager. I can tell at a glance what idols are feeling! Well, a little at least...

KAITO
The stage is a wonderful place that shines, sparkles and makes everyone in the audience smile...

KAITO
But that light doesn't reach the other side of the stage. It's a place that can be cruel at times

KAITO
And you being aware of that fact is why you feel the way you do about exposing your fans to the other side, yes?

Haruka
I also understand how Minori feels about this. We can't put on an event all on our own, and us not being able to hold one means we'd be disappointing our fans...

Haruka
If we have some of them see what goes on behind the scenes and they're no longer able to enjoy themselves as fans, I'd...

KAITO
I believe that idols are able to spread hope to not just the fans in the audience, but those working behind the scenes on the other side as well.

KAITO
Yes! They put their hearts and souls into setting everything up from the lights to the sound from scratch. They want their beloved idols to dazzle as much as possible

KAITO
Isn't that a wonderful thing? I personally feel a great sense of accomplishment whenever I succeed at doing that.

KAITO
Yes. I have a feeling that these fans of yours suggested this because they want to experience what happens on the other side firsthand.

KAITO
It'll be a special experience for them since they'll get to see their favorite idols smile by making their event a success.

Haruka
(Do our fans really want to help build our event from the ground up and make it a success...? If so, I couldn't be happier...)

KAITO
But it's okay to worry and think about it for as long as you like. Ultimately, I think it just comes down to believing in your decision.

Shizuku
I tried asking Shii as well, but she already has plans to throw a party with her friends that day...

Minori
Th-There's something I'd like to discuss with all of you... I was trying to figure out how to say this last night and wound up oversleeping as a result...
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Minori
I thought really long and hard yesterday about whether or not it's okay for us to have our fans work behind the scenes for us...

Minori
When I was still just a fan of you, Haruka, I only ever saw the idol that dazzled everyone... I thought that it must be wonderful to be on stage like that.

Minori
You're probably right that I wouldn't have been able to enjoy being a fan and thought that it must be hard being an idol if I saw what's on the other side.

Minori
I mean that fans will be there to support their favorite idols through thick and thin! They'll cheer for them no matter what if it means they'll keep shining!


Minori
Unlike you guys, the event at that elementary school was my first and I still probably don't understand yet just how hard everyone on the other side has to work...

Minori
Even if they see what's on the other side...No, by seeing the other side, they'll be willing to support us even more! So please...!

Haruka
What do you plan on doing if or when our fans aren't able to enjoy things as fans after seeing the other side?

Minori
If that happens, we'll just have to try even harder than before to make sure they all have fun again!!

Minori
We can do more streams, interact more with our fans and dazzle them even more...! We'll just have to find more ways to spread hope as idols!

Minori
By doing that, I'm sure they'll still be able to feel that spark after seeing the “reality” you were talking about!


KAITO
It'll be a special experience for them since they'll get to see their favorite idols smile by making their event a success.
Haruka
(They won't be brought down by seeing what's real. They'll be willing to face this if it means we're smiling in the end.)

Airi
I think Haruka's right in terms of how we all think about fans differently, but I also understand how you feel, Minori...

Airi
As long as there are fans out there who are willing to support us, I'll do whatever I can to answer their call...

Shizuku
But I can't help but wonder if Minori's right about how our fans may want to support us even more by putting on this even...

Haruka
Right... We'll be able to share information much more quickly by doing this as opposed to replying through email.

Airi
You're joking, right? If we ask her for help, we'll probably be meeting every day from here on out.

*Beep*
*Beep*

Saito
<Oh... Hello! I'm Ayaka Saito. It's nice to finally meet you!>


Saito
<No, it's my pleasure! I apologize for sending you such a shady-looking email completely out of the blue... But thank you very much for replying!>


Saito
<Th-This is so cool...!! I'm talking to the real deal...!! Excuse me, I need a drink of water... *Cough*... Hack!>


Saito
<Pardon me. Thank you for waiting! I'm all better now!>


Saito
<Yes, please!>


Saito
<I see. So you're hoping to do a meet and greet, a talk show and a mini-concert at the Okuyama Building's underground hall in Shibuya, which holds up to 500 people...>


Saito
<Based on that, I think you're going to need a few more hands helping out...>


Saito
<I have six MMJ fans among my friends, so my original plan was to have two of them be receptionists, four on crowd control and me overseeing everything...>


Saito
<But if you're looking at a 500-person hall, it'd be nice to have some extra hands on board as insurance since you're thinking about doing a meet and greet...>


Saito
<My estimate would be ten... No, fifteen more people...>

Airi
That's easier said than done. We've been having a hard time ourselves since the holidays are coming up...

Shizuku
I know this isn't the best plan, but what if we lower the number of people that can attend? Wouldn't that allow us to work with what we have...?

Haruka
During our stream with Hayakawa, I remember seeing some comments mentioning how they want to help and to let them know if we ever need them.


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<Can't we help them somehow?!> <I believe in MMJ!>

Haruka
We've chosen to accept the help of some fans already, so I think we can ask a few more for their help...

Haruka
Of course, not everyone will have experience like you, Saito, so there are some risks attached to this. They may even hesitate to do this as a result...


Haruka
Alright. Then, how about we start recruiting staff for our event once we have a plan all lined up?

Shizuku
That seems fine. Let's do everything we can to show our fans just how much we appreciate them!
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Airi
This is an “emergency stream”, and as such, we have a special announcement in store for you today!


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<A special announcement? Tell us!> <Does this mean you're doing an event?!>

Shizuku
Yes, that's right. We'll be holding a real-life event, which means we'll finally get to meet all of you.


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<No waaaay!! Really?!> <I'm for sure going!!> <Yaaay!!>

Airi
It'll be taking place on the fourth Saturday of next month starting at 4:00 pm at the Okuyama Building's basement hall in Shibuya!

Shizuku
We apologize for not letting you know sooner, but we managed to book a venue just in time for Christmas.


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<A Christmas event!> <I get to meet Shizuku on Christmas.> <I'll be there, Airi!>


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<Ask us? What could it be?> <I'll do anything! Just ask!>

Minori
If our current situation holds, we'll have to limit the number of people that can attend our event or possibly cancel it.


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<What?! Us?!> <So MMJ's recruiting event staff?>

Haruka
But as it happens, someone reached out to us when we really didn't know what to do. They offered to help us with this event...

Shizuku
If there are any others out there who feel the same way, we'd really appreciate you lending us a hand.

Airi
Unfortunately, you won't be able to enjoy the event as part of the crowd and we don't have much to offer in terms of compensation.

Minori
I want to build this event from the ground up with you guys, and I think it'll be amazing to feel that sense of accomplishment together after it succeeds!

Minori
Before, when I used to watch these kinds of events on TV or as part of the audience, I always thought about doing something like this...


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<I want to help.>


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<I'm in a theatre company, so I can help with the lights a little!> <Where do I sign up?>


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<I wanna help but I live too far away!> <I'm so jealous of the people who can go!>

Airi
We'll attach an application for participating as event staff to this video's description later! Please take a look when you get a chance!
