Main Street
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Airi

Phew...

We sure did a lot today, looking at four different houses.

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Minori

Yeah, and we found a really amazing house right at the end!

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Haruka

Still, there's no telling whether or not we're going to get approved.

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MEIKO

<You'll be meeting with the landlady at eight the evening after next for an interview, yes?>

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Shizuku

I wasn't expecting to be interviewed. I'm actually a little nervous. What do you think we're going to be asked...?

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Airi

Questions that show whether or not we're actually capable of making our dreams come true, right?

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Minori

H-How are we supposed to clearly convey that...?

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Luka

<Whatever you're asked, I think you should tell this landlady how you truly feel. Just be yourselves and say whatever comes to mind.>

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Miku

<Is someone calling?>

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Shizuku

Oh, it's Saito.

Let me just press the speakerphone button and... Yes, hello?

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Saito

<Hello!

You all went to look at those houses, yes? Did you find anything nice?>

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Shizuku

Yes, we found a very lovely one.

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Minori

We have to get approved for it first... But you've really gotta see it, Saito!

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Saito

<That's great to hear...!

I really wish I could be there with you all, but the inn's just too busy right now...>

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Haruka

That's more than okay.

We still can't thank you enough for finding a real estate agency for us while working at your family's inn.

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Airi

If we do manage to get approved, you're gonna be the first one to receive a tour! So wish us luck!

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Saito

<Thank you!

I feel even more motivated to do a good job here!>

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Saito

<Oh, also...

There's another reason why I called you.>

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Saito

<The producer for iHaz, Mr. Kuromiya, just contacted me.>

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Minori

Really?

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Saito

<Yes, and...>

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Saito

<Apparently, the idol group that was supposed to appear on one of his other shows had to cancel all of a sudden...>

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Saito

<So, MORE MORE JUMP! is being asked to fill in for them.>

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Haruka

Huh...?

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Minori

Wait...

We get to be on TV again?!

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Saito

<Yes, but it's a tight schedule.

The shoot for it is the day after tomorrow... How do you all feel about this?>

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Saito

<You currently have nothing going on that day, but I felt that I should ask just in case.>

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Minori

The day after tomorrow...

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Shizuku

That's when the landlady's going to interview us.

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Airi

As important as that interview is, we shouldn't let a chance like this slip by...

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Haruka

I agree. And since it's one of Mr. Kuromiya's shows, it's probably going to air for one of the big networks... This is a huge opportunity for us to raise our name recognition.

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Minori

B-By the way, did you hear when it might end?!

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Saito

<Let's see... It's scheduled to end at three.>

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Shizuku

Oh, that works out really well since our interview is at eight.

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Minori

Yeah, we'd have five hours to pack up and move! That should be more than enough time!

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Haruka

Then, would you mind accepting this offer on our behalf?

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Saito

<Understood!

Also, are you all free after this?>

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Shizuku

Yes, we're free.

We were actually just about to head home...

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Saito

<Perfect!

The thing is, the station would like to have a meeting with you right now if possible.>

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Saito

<They don't seem set on it if it's too much trouble, but would you be willing to make a quick detour...?>

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Minori

Of course!

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Haruka

If the shoot's the day after tomorrow, we should sit down and meet with them as soon as we can.

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Saito

<Wonderful!

Then, I'll let the station know that you'll be dropping by soon. In the meantime, please start heading over.>

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Minori

Roger!

Thank you so much, Saito!

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Shizuku

We'll see you later.

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Len

<That's awesome.

You really get to be on TV again?>

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Airi

I know, right?

We really can't thank Mr. Kuromiya enough. First, we got to go on iHaz, and now this.

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Luka

<But you all should hurry.

I'm sure the producer's eagerly awaiting your arrival.>

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KAITO

<Then, we should head back to SEKAI.

Tell us how things go later, okay?>

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Minori

Okay!

We'll talk again soon!

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Haruka

Alright, we should get going.

See you all later.

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Rin

<Bye bye!>

Several dozen minutes later
Miyamasuzaka
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Minori

Huff... Huff...

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Minori

I thought it was pretty close by...

But getting here took longer than I was expecting! I hope we're not making Mr. Kuromiya wait on us!

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Haruka

I mean, none of us knew they were doing all that road construction...

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Airi

Anyway, we gotta hurry!

We just got a message saying that he'll be waiting for us at seven in the meeting room.

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Minori

Seven...? Wait, that's in five minutes!

Once the light turns green, we should bolt and...

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???

Ah!

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Minori

Huh...?

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Minori

A-Are you okay?

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Elderly Lady

Oh, pardon me...

This is so embarrassing. I think I just broke a heel...

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Haruka

Can you stand?

Here, take my hand.

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Elderly Lady

Thank you.

You're so sweet.

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Elderly Lady

...!

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Airi

...!

Is your foot hurt? Maybe your ankle?

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Elderly Lady

Yes, I believe so...

I may've twisted it a little just now.

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Shizuku

We should find a place where you can rest. Are there any benches or...

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Elderly Lady

No, no, I'll be fine.

I appreciate the concern, but I should be able to make it to my destination. It's actually just right there.

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Shizuku

B-But...

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Minori

Then, I'll help you get there!

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Elderly Lady

What...?

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Minori

You guys go on ahead without me, okay?

I'll be right behind you!

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Airi

Okay.

We'll let Mr. Kuromiya know that you're helping her.

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Minori

Thanks!

See you in a bit!

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Elderly Lady

I'm so sorry...

You and your friends also seemed to be in a hurry.

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Minori

No, that's totally okay since they agreed to go on ahead without me!

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Minori

Anyway, where were you headed?

My hope is that you'll get a chance to rest there and...

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Elderly Lady

Oh, actually, it's right there.

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Minori

Where...?

Wait, the TV station?

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Elderly Lady

Yes...

I'm here to see the shoot for a talk show.

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Elderly Lady

But it'll be starting soon. Whatever shall I do...?

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Minori

(She's going to be a part of the studio audience...?)

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Minori

(But they probably won't let her in once the cameras start rolling. She seems so excited about it. I don't want her to miss out...)

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Minori

Please let me carry you on my back!

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Elderly Lady

What?

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Minori

We'll be able to move faster, and you might just make it in time to see that shoot!

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Minori

You sounded really excited about it, so I don't want you to miss it!

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Elderly Lady

Thank you, Minori...

I really appreciate you being so kind.

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Minori

Again, it's okay!

We were also just headed there anyway!

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Minori

Okay, please hang on tight...!

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Minori

Hm?

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Minori

(Wait a second...

When did I tell her my name?)

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