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*Hurried Footsteps*
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*Hurried Footsteps*

???
Hello there, Haruka. As energetic as ever I see.

Haruka
Oh, Ms. Enomoto, good morning. You must be busy as well this time of year being a Shrine Maiden and all.


Enomoto
I could say the same for you. It's incredible how you go out for a run every morning despite it being so cold out.


Enomoto
Yes, we have. We run ourselves ragged every year around this time to keep this place going.


Enomoto
Thank you! As busy as it gets, I actually have a lot of fun seeing all these people stop by to pray and make their wishes.


Enomoto
They're all trying to make their futures as bright and prosperous as possible, so I'd like to help them achieve their goals in whatever way I can.

Haruka
I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who are grateful for the support you're giving them...


Enomoto
Thank you very much, Haruka.

*Hurried Footsteps*
Haruka
We'll be discussing plans regarding our New Year's stream later tonight, so I think I'll try coming up with some ideas until...

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Minori
<We were so busy practicing for our New Year's stream last year that we didn't get a chance...>

Minori
<But we're doing it on the second this time, so I was thinking that we could all go on New Year's Day!>

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Haruka
Hehe. I keep forgetting how many stickers and stamps Minori has. I've never seen this one before... “Will you consider it?”

*Tapping*
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Minori
Yeah, I really didn't end up doing much that time... Airi and Miku pretty much got everything...

Airi
The garden at Shizuku's place would be perfect since it's pretty big, but we wouldn't want anybody figuring out where she lives so... I say we do something else.


Haruka
Haha... I never would've thought to give them out. Nice one, Miku. You really know what the fans want.

Haruka
Hehe... No, she's right. It was very exciting last time, so I'm sure our fans will enjoy seeing it again.

Airi
We should separate anyone who's played before so... How about Miku, Minori, Len and KAITO versus Rin, Haruka, Luka and MEIKO? Sorry, Shizuku, you'll have to sit out this one.

Len
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't ever recall you actually winning after saying something like that...

*Clap*
*Hurried Footsteps*
*Hurried Footsteps*
Haruka
(We got a good plan together for our New Year's stream yesterday, so I might just head home and relax now.)

Haruka
(I'll take some time to look back on this past year and come up with some resolutions for the new year.)

*Rustle*

Enomoto
*Sob*...

*Hurried Footsteps*
*Hurried Footsteps*

Head Priest
Thank you for being so kind.


Head Priest
She appears to be running a fever, so we're having her head home for the day...


Shrine Maiden A
Is it true that Ms. Enomoto collapsed...?


Shrine Maiden B
What do we do? We're shorthanded this year as it is. We can't just replace her...


Head Priest
Quiet. We still have visitors on the grounds.


Shrine Maiden A
R-Right. I'm sorry...!


Head Priest
Yes, we're always looking for help each year, but we're in some trouble this year... We have some part-timers and other extra hands helping out, but we can't replace someone like Enomoto...


Head Priest
There's no way we'll be able to find anyone who can fill her shoes, so we have no choice but to try and persevere somehow...


Enomoto
As busy as it gets, I actually have a lot of fun seeing all these people stop by to pray and make their wishes.


Enomoto
They're all trying to make their futures as bright and prosperous as possible, so I'd like to help them achieve their goals in whatever way I can.

Haruka
No. This shrine maiden I know came down with a fever and no one at the shrine seemed to know what they'd do without her, so I decided to volunteer...

Minori
I-It's okay, really! I just thought it'd be nice if we could all go, but we can always go the next day if you're free!

Airi
And who said chivalry's dead? I mean, look at you. It's like you're doing this because you owe her a huge debt.

Haruka
Oh, actually... This happened a long time ago, but she was there to support me when I really needed it.

Haruka
I felt so lost then, but she was willing to hear me out and even gave me words of encouragement. So in a way, I do owe her quite a bit...

Minori
They're really shorthanded, right? I wanna help them too! If this shrine maiden really did help you, then I owe her a debt too!

Haruka
But I'm sure you and your family already have plans. Also, I really am just volunteering since high schoolers technically aren't supposed to work at night...

Shizuku
Shii's going to be at Ichika's house for a sleepover, and I've actually been wondering what it's like to be a shrine maiden for a little while now.

Airi
I'm with them. If it means helping out your shrine maiden friend and her shrine, why don't we all volunteer together?

Airi
We'd even be able to go through with our visit like we planned once our shift's over. Think of it as two birds with one stone!
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MEIKO
That sounds interesting, but there's going to be a lot of people there, right? I feel like we won't be able to do much.

Luka
You'd be surprised. Last year, we were able to pop out and draw some fortunes without anyone noticing.

Shiho
Oh, Honami drew Luka's fortune for her last year and managed to draw a “great curse” and a “curse” for her in that order...

*Bell Ringing*
Len
Oh, that's right! Doesn't your family need to clean too? I mean, you have a house and a cafe to worry about.

An
Despite how he looks, my dad's a huge neat freak. He actually started cleaning up the cafe a week ago.


An
Kohane's friend. She's really nice and has amazing work ethic. She's even in an idol group with her friends.

Kohane
I'm not sure about that, but she and her friends are apparently all going together to help out...

An
Aww, don't be like that! It'll give us a chance to come up with some New Year's resolutions, so we should all go!

Toya
We've gone as a family before, but I've never gone with just my friends. It'll be a new experience for me, so yes, I'd like to go.
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Emu
So I was talking to Honami the other day, and she told me about how she and her friends all visited a shrine together! I thought it'd be great if we went too♪

Rui
I believe she's referring to either the bell you ring when making a wish or the sound of drawing a fortune from an omikuji tube.

KAITO
Now that you mention it, none of you had a chance to go last year because you spent all your time discussing show ideas here.

MEIKO
Oh no you don't! You're coming with us! I'm not about to let you hibernate through the holidays!

Tsukasa
Well, Saki said that she'll be staying over at Ichika's for New Year's, so we probably won't be visiting as a family until the evening...

Rui
Yes, I see... Since we're all going, it'll be good to come up with some special effects to mark the occasion...

Ena
Yeah, go for it. Oh, we should probably move everything closer towards the middle so nothing spills or falls over.

Mizuki
Yeah, a New Year's Eve Countdown Party! The one we did last year was super fun, so we decided to do one again this year♪

Ena
Lemme guess. You couldn't get tickets to the anime song countdown show again and didn't have anything else to do?

Mizuki
But since we're all here, why don't we do some other New Year's stuff this year instead of just a countdown?

Ena
Oh, speaking of which, Airi just sent me this... <We're volunteering as shrine maidens at a local shrine.>

Mizuki
What?! Did she say, “We”...?! Do you know what this means?! Real-life idols dressed up as shrine maidens!

Mizuki
I get that leading with seeing idols dressed as shrine maidens wasn't great, but I do kinda want to visit a shrine together with you guys.

Ena
Yeah. It's been pretty warm all winter, so we'll get an early taste of spring during the holidays. Which is why I'm thinking about going.

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Veteran Shrine Maiden
Thank you for being so patient. We really appreciate you volunteering today in Enomoto's place.


Minori, Airi & Shizuku
Thank you for having us!


Veteran Shrine Maiden
Hehe. I was told that you're all very polite, but ladylike may be more fitting. Anyway, shall we start discussing etiquette and what you'll be doing?


Everyone
Yes, please!

Minori
Okay, so we welcome all the visitors by saying, “Thank you for visiting”... And when we're selling charms and stuff...

Airi
Exactly. Charms and talismans, as well as divine blessings by extension, can be received at the reception building or “Juyosho”.



Haruka
Okay, sounds like we're all set. I'll be helping out as a guide for the visitors, so let me know if anything happens. That way, I'll be able to tell the shrine right away.

Haruka
Minori, Shizuku, your break starts at 4:00 am. Airi and I will take our break at 5:00 am. Also, it's already pretty cold out, so please make sure to stay warm. I wouldn't want us to come down with anything.

Shizuku
Yes, you seem so on top of everything. The other shrine maiden even said that you'd be perfect as a guide and go-between for us. Doesn't that make you our leader by default?

Haruka
Yes. I made my decision to become an idol in the third grade and started running every morning.

Airi
Whoa...! But you're Haruka Kiritani. Everyone sees you as someone who can do anything all on their own. Not someone who prays for a gift from up above...

Haruka
I realized that I couldn't control any of that, so I started coming here to hope that things would tilt my way.


Haruka
I wouldn't go quite that far. I can think of plenty of times when I was worried about what would happen moving forward.

Haruka
For example, I couldn't sleep at night after becoming the lead for ASRUN because I became so anxious.

Haruka
Yes. I was worried about whether or not I could fill those shoes and felt all this pressure to perform well...

*Clap*
Haruka
(It's not working... Coming here always put me at ease before, but I can't shake these feelings this time...)

Haruka
(Our nationwide tour starts next week too... And I'm supposed to start appearing as a regular on that TV show...)


Shrine Maiden
E-Excuse me... Did you drop this handkerchief by chance?

Haruka
I think I dropped it after washing my hands. This handkerchief means quite a bit to me, so I really appreciate it.


Shrine Maiden
You're welcome. I'm just glad I could reunite it with its owner.

*Footsteps*

Shrine Maiden
I'm sure your wish will come true...


Shrine Maiden
I'm sorry. It just seemed like you had a lot on your mind while praying just now.


Shrine Maiden
I believe that those who are humble and earnest will be blessed. So please, don't think that you're all alone...


Shrine Maiden
I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to pry... If you'll excuse me...


Shrine Maiden
Y-Yes...?

Haruka
What she said made me see things in a different light. She taught me that I just have to keep doing everything that's in my own power.

Haruka
She really did. She even mentioned how she enjoys seeing everyone trying to make their futures as bright as possible...

Shizuku
Then, why don't we all do that together? Let's do everything we can to make everybody's wishes come true.
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*Chattering*
Ichika
Sorry, Rin. We'll try to find a place where you can have a better look, so just bear with us for a bit.

Shiho
So, uh... Shizuku sent me a message saying that she's been volunteering as a shrine maiden here sometime tonight...

Shiho
No, she said she has a disguise ready to cover her face. I'm just worried about what would happen if she sees me...

Haruka
Hehe. Thank you. Some things came up and we decided to lend this shrine a hand as MORE MORE JUMP!

Haruka
Yeah. They should be at reception right now. If you have some time to spare, why not go take a peek?

Ichika
Hehe. You really can't get enough of her, can you, Saki? I mean, you just got her autograph the other day.

Saki
I know, but I'm a huge fan! I watched the variety shows she was on all the time when I was in the hospital♪

Haruka
Why not go let them know that you're here? I'm sure they'll be happy to see some familiar faces. Also, Hinomori, Shizuku should be just over there.

*Running*
*Running*
Airi
Okay, a ceremonial arrow, a traffic-safety charm and a talisman. I believe that's everything...

Airi
Yes, of course! Speaking of which, have you seen Shizuku yet? I'm sure she'll be happy to see you.


Saki & Shiho
Thank you!

MEIKO
<Oh, he's right. Why don't we just have one collective drawing instead? How would you feel about that, Honami?>

*Running*
Minori
Alright, here's the Omikuji tube! I recommend shaking it a few times before drawing anything out.

*Rustling*
Minori
(H-Honami has such a stern look on her face! I don't think I've seen anyone take this so seriously...! Does she have a really big wish or something...?)

Minori
Don't worry, Honami! You'll be rewarded as long as you keep trying your best! I'm sure of it!

Minori
H-How about you do another drawing...?! You'd still, unfortunately, have to pay for it, but I'm sure it'll be better than your last one...!

Minori
No, that's a good thing! That means you're improving! I'm sure you'll do even better if you keep trying!

*Ringing Bell*
Honami
I-I'm so sorry... We missed our chance because I got so caught up in drawing a good fortune...


Everyone
Happy New Year!

*Running*
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Haruka
Minori and Shizuku should be returning from their break soon, so let's take ours once they get back.

Airi
Sounds good. I just got a new heat pack out, but I still feel pretty chilly. It'll be nice to rest somewhere that's actually warm.


???
Haruka...!

Airi
Oh, you know Minori? But you're spot on. She, Haruka, Shizuku and I are all in a group called MORE MORE JUMP!

Haruka
Oh, An, I heard that you and your team gave Minori some pointers for singing at the Fan Festival.

Toya
Actually, teaching someone how to sing like that turned into a nice learning opportunity for us.

Haruka
Hehe. You guys sound just as passionate as An when it comes to singing. It's no wonder you're on the same team.

Haruka
She's taking a break right now, but she should be back soon. Why don't you head over to the Omikuji booth later to let her know that you're here?

*Rattling*
*Hologram Appearing*
Akito
Whoa, hold up. You guys can look around and stuff, but don't jump out like that. What if someone sees you?

*Rattling*
*Clap*
Kohane
(I'm going to do everything I can to surpass RAD WEEKEND. Please keep watching over all of us...)

An
Alright, our year's officially started! We just need to see Minori and it'll be mission accomplished!


Toya
Yes. Some types of amazake are made like regular sake using sake yeast, while others are made from the remnants of the sake-making process.

Toya
The type of amazake that's handed out at shrines usually doesn't have any alcohol in it, so we should be fine.

*Hologram Appearing*
MEIKO
<You're both getting the wrong idea. I didn't offer anything to him. That was entirely a story of “what if...?”>

Kohane
Minori's back from her break! She's supposed to be over at the Omikuji booth, so why don't we all head over there?

*Footsteps*
Minori
Also, how does a fortune drawing sound? It's calmed down quite a bit, so now's your best chance!

An
“Follow your heart”...? So it's telling you to just do as you feel? That's pretty cool. It suits you perfectly, Kohane!

*Footsteps*
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*Chattering*
*Chomping*

Children
Mommy, I'm scared! There's a weird monster running around!


Children
Wait, isn't that the thing that bites people's heads?!


Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP...

*Chomp*

Robo-Nene
The children seem scared of Lion Dance Robot.

Rui
I wouldn't want to traumatize any of them, so I may have to have him wait here with you, Robo-Nene. We'll find a better role for him in one of our shows.


Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP...

Tsukasa
Well, this is his time of year to shine... But we wouldn't want to cause a stir, so he'll just have to sit out this one.

*Footsteps*

*Metal Clattering*
*Clapping*
*Hologram Appearing*

Rin & Len
<Yeah, lots and lots!>

*Metal Clattering*
*Clapping*
*Hurried Footsteps*
KAITO
<Oh dear... I'm seeing quite a few people. Are you sure they won't see us? I feel like we should stay hidden for this part.>

Rui
Yes, I agree... Would you mind remaining on standby for now? Oh, why don't we draw some fortunes for you in your place?

Rui
Seven “great blessings” in a row. What are the odds? At this point, it may be better for Emu to draw our fortunes for us...

Minori
Th-That's unbelievable, Emu...! Please try to share some of your luck with Honami if you can...!

*Hurried Footsteps*
Tsukasa
Yes, her name is Shizuku! She's Shiho's big sister, and we used to play at the park together when we were little!

Shizuku
Oh, you know Shii? It's a pleasure to meet you. It's so nice to meet another one of her friends.

Nene
Wait, Haruka...? As in Haruka Kiritani...? Sure, she looks a like her, but there's no way the real deal would be running around as a shrine maiden like this...

Haruka
Hello to you too. I heard someone yelling just now. Did something happen? Was there an accident...?


Haruka
Hold on... Are these the friends you've been telling me about? The ones from the Wonder Stage?

Haruka
Oh, where are my manners... Happy New Year. My name is Haruka Kiritani. I go to the same school as Otori.

Tsukasa
Ah, that's right...! I remember hearing a story like that when we were chatting at the Wonder Stage!

Nene
To be fair, we only met that one time. Also, I never would've expected to run into someone like Shizuku Hinomori while out hiking...


Child
Waaah!

Tsukasa
Yes, you definitely have a point...! Thankfully, she doesn't appear to be hurt. I believe we can take it from here!

*Footsteps*
*Hurried Footsteps*

Child
Waaah!


Mother
There, there. That must've hurt so much... She won't stop crying... What should I do...?


Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP CHOMP!

*Chomping*

Child
Huh?! Wh-What's that...?!


Mother
I-Is that a dancing lion...?


Shrine Visitors
Hm? What's going on? And what's a Lion Dance Robot?


Shrine Visitors
Is a show about to start?

Emu
“He loved children very much and wanted to make them smile, but they were all afraid of the way he looked and would run away every time he tried to go near them.”

*Hurried Footsteps*

Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP...

*Chomp*
Tsukasa
“Hah hah hah! Chin up, my friend! I shall bestow upon you the power to make others smile and laugh!”


Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP?

*Twinkling*

Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP...!!

Rui
Alright, it's time to unveil its newest gadget! Let's start with something traditional by tossing out some mochi for everyone!

*Clunk*

Child
Look, mochi! Mommy, the lion's giving us mochi!

Nene
Hehe. I'm glad everything worked out. But the shrine might not be happy with us if we keep making such a big fuss...

Please Let It Comes [sic] True
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Airi
Hate to break it to you both, but we still have a stream to do tomorrow. Try to hang in there, okay?

Minori
Oh, I know...! What if we did our stream dressed as shrine maidens?! I bet everybody will love it!

Airi
Nice idea, but something doesn't seem right about borrowing these for that sort of purpose... Hm?

*Footsteps*
Mizuki
No way! You guys really are dressed as shrine maidens! Cute doesn't even begin to describe how you look!

Mafuyu
Happy New Year, Hinomori. Ena told us that you'd all be here, but I still quite can't believe that you're here volunteering as shrine maidens.

*Wind Blowing*
Airi
Oh, are you alright? It's been warmer than usual around this time, but it still gets pretty chilly after the sun goes down...

Mizuki
Whoa! Amazake from a real idol! I can feel it coursing through my veins! It's like all five of my senses are on fire now!

Airi
I'm not sure how to feel about that, but I don't see a problem with checking out everything in whatever order you like.

Ena
Yeah, I guess that's true. Plus, I got to see Airi. Let's get this over with so we can head over to a diner to relax.

*Rustling*
*Paper Flick*
*Rattling*
*Clap*
Ena
(No, I'll do something about Mizuki myself... I can't wish that away after saying that I'd wait...)

*Hologram Appearing*
Haruka
(I thought I saw something poke out of Yoisaki's pocket just now... Maybe I'm just seeing things...)

Minori
Yeah, I totally understand! It's natural to take a little longer when wishing for something really big or important!

Airi
Yeah, let's go! I'm sure all our hard work will be rewarded! Somebody up there must've been watching us!

*Rattling*
*Clap*
Haruka
(I want to be able to spread as much hope as we can to as many people as possible, together...)

Shizuku
In that case, I'd like to get a good luck charm as well. Are there any that can help make sure our streams go well?

Airi
There's no way a charm for streamers exists! We just gotta make our own luck when it comes to that!
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