Okay, so... Our next meeting is Wednesday night, and we have that interview on Saturday...

After that, we have a little bit of a gap...

Oh, hang on. I think they wanted to move this meeting to a different day.

*Sigh*

I was about to schedule us for something else here. I need to not forget about stuff like this.

It's great that we've been receiving so many offers, but this is starting to become too much for just us to handle...

Shizuku's even been helping me with this lately, which has made things easier compared to before...

*Sigh*

I can't give enough respect to people who manage idols. How do they do it...?

Huh? A message?

Oh, it could be another offer...

F-For TV...?!

I couldn't be more grateful that people want us to appear. And it looks like they want us on for one of their segments. I wonder what it's about...

Hey, they want us to report on a cafe!

I think that's a first for us.

I really wanna do this since I'm pretty good at this sort of stuff.

I gotta let the others know...!

Sorry I'm late!

I hope I didn't keep you waiting... Huh?

Oh, Airi, hello.

Wait...

Minori isn't here yet?

No, she's on classroom duty today, so she'll be running a little late.

She sounded very excited.

I remember her saying, “I'm gonna write the best log entry ever!”

Hehe. Looks like she's trying to get the most out of regular school life before she goes credit-based...

Anyway, I guess we can start discussing our next stream and...

Oh, Airi and the others are here!

Haruka told us the good news!

You get to go on TV again, yes?

You're reporting on a cafe, right?

What does that involve exactly?

It's a segment for a show called “The Late Nite Wednesday Talk Show”, and we get to introduce a cafe in Shibuya that's been getting a lot of buzz.

It's hosted by a popular idol and TV personality, and the show itself has been getting pretty good ratings.

Really? Then, this is a huge offer!

The show's producer was apparently looking for some high schoolers who knew Shibuya well, which led them to us.

The producer contacted you directly?

This must've been a big decision.

It's proof that everyone in TV is talking about MORE MORE JUMP! now!

Yes, that may be a part of it...

But it's actually quite common for staff we have worked with before to refer us as guests for TV gigs.

Right. As a result, in terms of landing these appearances, who you know ends up being more important than how famous you are.

Either way, I'm really happy.

So that's how it works.

But I have to think the staff referred you girls because of all the hard work you've done up until now.

I'm looking forward to seeing it air.

Yeah, of course!

We'll bring over a video after it does!

Oh, this is so exciting♪

Do you know which cafe you'll be going to?

No, they said they're still working out the details. We should receive word once everything's finalized.

Everyone!

I have big news! No, huge news!

Oh, Minori, hello.

I hope classroom duty went well.

What's going on? Why do you sound so flustered?

Did something happen?

S-S-S-So...

That cafe we're supposed to introduce...

They picked the one where I work!!!

What?!

Oh, what are the odds...?

But there's a bit of a problem...

A bit of a problem?

Yeah.

During the day of the shoot, they're gonna be short on staff.

Short on staff...?

A big group made a reservation on the same day as our shoot, which was okay since someone with years of experience had a shift scheduled.

But they can't make it now because of a family matter...

One person agreed to fill in, but we're afraid that it's gonna be too much for them...

Oh no. That's terrible...

And you can't help because of the shoot.

Exactly!

Our hands are tied because I'm not available!

On top of all that, the manager's been wishing for the longest time that our cafe would get a TV spot. I was so happy at first when I heard the news...

But at this rate, the cafe won't be able to handle a TV shoot, let alone run properly. Which means they might have to turn down this offer...

Isn't there anything we can do...?

Well...

I'm sure the manager really wants to do this, so it might be good to tell the show's staff that.

Would it be possible for someone to work there just for a day?

Huh...?

Do you know someone who can?

Yeah.

I think I know just the person.

Not only do they work part-time as front-end staff for retail, they can do quite a lot. Cooking, prepping or waiting tables should be a cinch.

But there's no guarantee that they'll agree to help...

Please ask them!

I'll let the manager know what's going on!

Hehe. Got it.

Then, I'll try asking them.