Nanamin's studio
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Nanamin

I'm so sorry, Minori! If I didn't make you do that, we could've ended it so much smoother...

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Minori

It's my fault for not getting it right! I should be the one apologizing. Not you, Nanamin...

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Airi

To be fair, these things always happen during streams, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

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Airi

But we'll talk more about that later...

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Minori

S-Sorry...

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Haruka

Thank you for inviting us here today, Hayakawa. We'll be looking forward to the show.

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Nanamin

Yup, see you then!

I can't wait to perform with you!

Shibuya Park
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Minori

I'm so sorry about what happened...! This was a huge opportunity to get our name out there and I just...

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Haruka

...

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Haruka

It's okay, Minori. We know that you're doing your best.

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Haruka

But we also can't let doubt creep into our viewers' minds.

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Minori

...

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Haruka

Minori...

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Haruka

As long as you're an idol, situations like that where you have to think on your feet will come up time and time again.

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Haruka

They're risk-reward opportunities where you'll have to decide what will or won't work in that moment.

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Haruka

It's also important to say no to things you think you won't be able to do.

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Minori

Oh...

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Haruka

Are you sure about this, Minori?

You don't have to...

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Minori

It's okay, Haruka!

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Minori

Please! Let me do this!

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Minori

I-I'm so sorry...

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Shizuku

It's okay, Minori...

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Shizuku

You're still new to this, so you'll just have to keep learning, keep experiencing new things and keep on trying.

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Minori

Shizuku...

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Airi

And everyone makes mistakes. I made plenty when I was just starting out too so...

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Airi

You're just gonna have to use this to bounce back when we do our show next time!

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Minori

Y-Yeah... Right! Thanks, everyone!

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Minori

And it'll be our first show as MORE MORE JUMP!

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Minori

I'll do a ton of practice to make sure everyone enjoys it too! I have to keep trying, more and more...!

Miyamasuzaka
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Minori

I did it again...

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Minori

(All our fans were looking forward to seeing today's stream too...)

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Haruka

Right. Next time, you'll get to see MORE MORE JUMP! and Nanamin perform together in a show!

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Comment

<A show?!>

<Awesome!>

<No way!!>

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Airi

I can't wait either! It'll be our first actual show as MORE MORE JUMP!

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Shizuku

Yes, and we have Nanamin to thank for giving us such a great opportunity.

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Comment

<But Minori's gonna be there too...>

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Comment

<She'll just blow it again...>

<For Haruka's sake, don't screw up!>

<Stay off to the side.>

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Passerby B

She seems so plain.

Like a normal person, you know?

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Passerby A

Yeah, the other three alone seems like plenty. Why do they need her around?

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Passerby B

She messed up pretty bad today too. Maybe she's Haruka's friend or something?

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Minori

*Sob*...

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Minori

(Why aren't things going better...?)

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Minori

(I'm trying to become an idol that can bring hope to everyone, like Haruka...)

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Minori

(I feel like I'm trying my best, but I'm no match for everyone else...)

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Minori

(Instead of helping, I'm holding them back...)

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Minori

I...

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Minori

Can I really be an idol...?

Stage SEKAI
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Miku

Everyone! Thanks for coming to see us today♪

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Luka

We hope you'll come and see our next show too!

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Luka

Wow! We're done with our encore, but they're still going.

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Miku

Then let's give them one last song!

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Rin

Hmm...

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Miku

Hm? Is something wrong, Rin?

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Rin

Oh, I was just thinking about something... Huh?

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Minori

Oh...

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Miku

Hello, Minori!

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Luka

We were just about to sing another song as part of an encore. Would you like to sing with us?

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Minori

I...

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Minori

I'm okay...!

I'll be cheering you on!

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Rin

Are you sure?

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Miku

But stay and listen, okay♪

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Minori

I will... Thanks!

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Miku

Thank you for waiting, Minori!

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Minori

You were all amazing!

It was such a good show!

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Miku

Hehe. Thank you♪

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Miku

But it felt like you weren't smiling like you meant it, Minori...

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Minori

Oh...

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Luka

Did something happen?

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Minori

Actually...

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Luka

Oh, I see...

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Minori

Yeah...

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Minori

The others are so great at being idols and I wanted to be just like them...

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Minori

I knew that it wouldn't be easy either...!

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Minori

But it feels like nothing I do is working. It feels like I'm never gonna be able to become a real idol like them...

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Luka

Minori...

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Minori

What am I supposed to do...?

All I'm doing is holding them back...

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Rin

I understand how you feel!!

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Luka

R-Rin, you do?

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Rin

Miku and Luka are so amazing at singing and dancing, and they never make any mistakes!

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Rin

So I always feel like I'm the one that's holding them back sometimes...

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Rin

I keep hoping that I'll be like them someday...

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Luka

Rin, I never knew you felt that way...

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Rin

I mean...

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Miku

What if you strive to be your own self instead of like someone else...?

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Minori

Huh?

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Miku

I think it's great that Minori and Rin work so hard at what they do! I'm sure the fans feel the same way!

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Miku

So I believe you two will be fine just the way you are.

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Minori

Miku, thank you.

But that might not be...

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Luka

It might not be enough...?

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Rin

Exactly! We try and try and try but...

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Luka

Are you sure about that?

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Luka

I also believe that you two are able to do things that no one else can.

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Minori

Something no one else can...?

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Rin

Hmm... Oh! I wave my hands more than Miku or Luka! Everyone always seems really happy when I do!

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Rin

Or...

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Luka

Hehe. That's the spirit!

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Minori

Something no one else can do...

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Minori

What can I do that no one else can...?

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