...which is why I'm thinking about taking this light over to the MORE MORE HOUSE since I couldn't last time.

<I didn't realize you still had so much equipment left here.>

<I'm also a bit surprised. I mean, your streams until now were generally taken using a smartphone.>

If we were only doing streams, then all we would really need is one smartphone. These lights and such wouldn't be necessary.

Plus, the rooftop got plenty of sun.

But we're going to need these kinds of lights if we're going to be streaming indoors.

<I see.

You've really got all your bases covered, Haruka.>

<Thank you for showing us your video editing program, as well as how to use a green screen. That was very educational.>

Hehe. I'm glad I could help somehow.

<In any case, it sounds like the MORE MORE HOUSE is nearly ready to open for business. It's wonderful to see you girls taking such a big step forward.>

<And it sounds like everyone has been talking about your last TV appearance. I'm very much looking forward to how things unfold in the future.>

...

Me too...

<Is something the matter?>

Oh, so... A lot of new people have started tuning into our streams lately thanks to our recent TV appearance...

And Airi mentioned how this is sort of a turning point for us as a group.

Which is why we need to think carefully about how to proceed moving forward.

<How to proceed?>

Yeah.

As things currently stand, we're able to pick and choose which offers for work we want to accept.

But if we're serious about eventually doing a show at the Dome, then we may need to come up with a detailed plan as to how we're going to do that. Like what shows to appear on at what time and such...

<A detailed plan...?>

Yes. We need to think about how we're going to expand our fan base and to what size. Also, what kinds of events we're going to put on to make that happen.

I feel like these sorts of long-term goals are important to think about.

<Now I see...>

<Me too. It is going to be crucial for you all to create some checkpoints for yourself.>

<You never cease to amaze me, Haruka.

Despite being so busy, you've found the time to think about your group's future.>

I haven't actually given it that much thought.

I'm guessing this is the result of my old producer's habits rubbing off onto me.

<Your old producer?>

Yeah, when I was still in ASRUN.

He always made sure to let the idols he was working with know about what he was thinking.

...is an example of how he explained one of his long-term goals along with his thought process to me.

And my old producer was right.

Our fan base came to encompass people from all walks of life, so I naturally became drawn to his way of thinking.

<I had no idea...>

<This producer for ASRUN must've been quite an incredible person. I can see why your group was placed in his charge.>

I had a lot of respect for him because he was so reliable.

Unfortunately, we don't have anyone like that right now. We've managed so far, but that's something we may need to think about in the future...

<Now your path forward sounds much more difficult...>

*Nod*

That's why we need to start thinking about these things now.

I didn't realize it was this late.

I need to head over to the electronics store.

<Oh, that's right...

You need to go buy some more equipment for your streams.>

Exactly. This seems like a nice opportunity to replace our old ones.

<Then, we should probably head back.>

<Right.

Please let us know what happens later.>

I will. Thank you for stopping by.

I'll let you know if I need any help.

<Please do!

See you later!>

I feel kind of bad about dominating the conversation like that...

But I'll go over to let them know once I've hammered out my ideas. So, for now...

<H-Haruka. Haruka!>

Is something wrong?

You just left a second ago...

<Th-Th-The thing is...>

<We have an emergency in SEKAI!

You need to come over right now!>

Huh...?