Alright, where to next?
I got my hands on what I wanted, so I'm good with pretty much anywhere.
Karaoke did it for me, so I'm okay with anything at this point too!
I don't mind either as long as we can all enjoy ourselves... Any ideas, Shizuku...?
Um...
(I can't let it end just yet. Haruka hasn't been able to relax at all...)
Shizuku?
Oh, uh... No, I'm not sure either... Shall we go for a little walk instead?
Sure, that sounds nice.
We might even find something to do along the way.
You're trying to find new stream ideas, aren't you...?
I just get the feeling that you can only come up with certain ideas when you're doing stuff like this, you know?
Yeah, that might be true...!
I'll help look for ideas too...!
But it's our day off...
I was hoping that we'd be able to have fun instead...
Yeah, I agree. No more brainstorming!
Let's just be regular high schoolers and have fun!
Hehe. Okay.
Look! That accessory shop looks really cute!
Can we go in just for a little bit...?
Yeah, let's go. I kinda want to take a look too. What about you two?
I'll wait here.
It looks pretty crowded inside.
I will too...
Okay.
We'll be right back!
Hm...?
Is something wrong, Shizuku?
Oh, um...
It's just that I feel terrible about causing you so much trouble today...
Don't worry about it. I haven't been.
Besides, life is more interesting when you add a little spice to it.
Haruka...
But I am slightly concerned about something...
You are?
It seemed like you had quite a bit on your mind today, Shizuku. If there's anything bothering you, I'd be happy to help...
I, um... It's that...!
I've been thinking about you, Haruka...
Wait, me?
Yes, I have. You've been working so hard with everything from lessons, practices, making videos and even greeting your fans...
I was so worried that you were pushing yourself too hard...
That's why I wanted us all to go out together today. It was so that you would have some time to relax.
Shizuku...
Thank you for being so thoughtful.
But I'm fine, really.
Things do get tough sometimes, but I do take breaks when I need to. Today was actually a lot of fun too.
So...
Yes, I already know.
You're really the perfect idol.
Back then and even now...
You put your fans first, look after your group and keep doing everything in your power for everyone.
But...
But I want you to take good care of yourself too, Haruka. I honestly think that you were still looking out for everyone else too much today...
Take care of myself...?
But resting is just as important as practicing, okay?
It's great that you're investing this much time into being an idol, but it's important to give yourself some time to relax too.
Oh...
(It's already 10:00 pm...
Practice did run a little late I guess...)
(I need to finish up my homework, think of some ideas for our videos and...)
(Going in this direction should work for now, but we also may want to start thinking about more long-term solutions soon...)
(More people have begun commenting during our livestreams and it is pretty apparent that they'd like to see us try new things.)
(But what should we do and how...?)
Alright, let's come up with some new ideas. I still have a little bit of time...
You're right...
I may be doing too much without actually realizing it...
...!
I stretch and take breaks to relieve myself of stress each day...
But that probably doesn't actually count as relaxing, does it? I think I convinced myself somewhere along the way that fitness works as a substitute for rest.
So that means...
I do want to relax...
But I'm not sure how...
My life's revolved around being an idol for so long that it almost feels foreign to me...
What should we do...?
Um... What if you stopped some of the things that you usually do and just try to have fun instead...?
The things I usually do...?
But I feel like I am having fun and finding fulfillment in running each morning or staying up late thinking of ideas for our stream.
It is a little hard sometimes, but I'm not sure if I was pushing myself too hard...
Oh...
(Haruka was never putting on a face when it came to being “the perfect idol”...)
(This is what she truly loves doing. That's why she's never felt any stress all this time, no matter what happened...)
You really are amazing...
That's why you're the best of the best, Haruka.
Huh...?
(Me being such a worrywart and wanting her to relax more may not be quite what she wants...)
(But I am certain that working this hard has its consequences, even if it's her we're talking about...)
(In that case...)
Shizuku?
I'm sorry, Haruka.
You really are doing what you truly love and want to do, yes?
I apologize for assuming that you were doing too much or pushing yourself too hard.
Shizuku...
But you've also been looking after the rest of us and not just yourself. I'm sure that hasn't been easy either.
That's why I'd like you to talk to us and rely on us more when things do get tough for you...
We may not be able to do that just yet, but we as a group want to be able to support you too, Haruka. As MORE MORE JUMP!
You don't have to keep thinking about us night and day.
Shizuku...
Maybe I don't have to...
...
Haruka?
No, you're right. I'll try to learn to relax more, Shizuku.
No trying! No learning!
Just rest and relax!
Oh, right... I see...
But I'm still not exactly sure what I'm supposed to do. I've never really had the chance to do this...
What I considered as my breaks were filled with brainstorming, training or trying something out...
Yes, I see...
What do you think I should do when I have time like this...?
Hmm...
Well, as long as it's something you really want to do, Haruka, I'll gladly join you.
Huh...?
Anything you like.
Something or somewhere that just lets you relax and enjoy yourself. I believe that's the answer.
Somewhere I can relax and enjoy myself...?