(What's going on...?

Mr. Hiiragi pushed for this to happen...?)

But I understand completely why you decided to go with ReLight, Mr. Nakano!

On top of being the talk of the town, they've got the backing of a huge agency.

So, given the choice between MORE MORE JUMP! and ReLight... It's really a no-brainer, right?

Right...

I still do believe that MORE MORE JUMP! is a great group with a lot of growth potential...

However, if we're thinking about long-term stability, then ReLight is the correct way to go.

Exactly. But still...

When's the last time Mr. Hiiragi personally came over to pitch his group?

...!

(He came himself...?)

(That means...)

(No, there's nothing strange about a producer coming over to pitch his or her own group...)

(If anything, it's perfectly normal to do so since you want them to succeed.)

(It doesn't matter if MORE MORE JUMP! is competing for the same spot. I know that.)

(Still...)

...

(We hit a sudden dry spell after Idol Lovers...)

(If someone else's actions are behind us not receiving offers during that period...)

It seems like Mr. Hiiragi has been investing a lot of his time into ReLight after Idol Lovers.

They did start getting a ton of attention after that event. I'd also want to make the most of this opportunity.

I agree. In that sense, he really is a savvy producer.

He's always been passionate about what he does.

Between how that event went and Mr. Hiiragi's marketing skills, every show wants ReLight right now.

Haha. Very true!

Still...

There's also that scary rumor about Mr. Hiiragi. I hope it's not true, but it's probably best not to rock the boat.

(What rumor...?)

Wait, I have to start getting ready to go location scouting...

I also need to get to the studio...

I'll see you later!

Okay, see you!

(What they just said...)

(If...)

(If Mr. Hiiragi is behind our offers just stopping all of the sudden...)

...

Kiritani?

Huh...?