<To Airi!>
<I always loved seeing you on your seven-o-clock show, The Wonderful World of Laughs!>
<My favorite part was when you dressed up as The Masked Variety Idol, Happy Everyday.>
<The way you fought against really strong people and fell into all those mud traps was the best! I can't believe I get to meet the real Happy Everyday!>
(Oh...)
Hm?
Is something wrong, Airi?
Huh? W-Why do you ask?
You seemed very concerned just now.
Are you sure you're okay?
I-I'm fine, honest... I was probably just too focused on reading these messages!
But isn't it so nice to hear from our fans like this? What do you think, Minori?
I think so too! It gives me hope for tomorrow!
Which is why we need to turn these messages into our fuel as idols...
...?
(Is Airi really okay?)
(What was written in that message? Let's see, the ones for Airi...)
Oh...
Um, Shizuku...
Mind if we have a quick conference?
Sure. How can I help you, Haruka?
It's about Airi. There's something I'd like you to do for her.
About Airi?
Yes. Take a look at this message to her...
We broke a pretty good sweat during practice, huh? Event planning is fun and all, but nothing really beats a good workout!
Yes, I agree.
Um, Airi...
There's something I need to ask you.
Hm? Sure. What's up?
Haruka and I had another look at the messages the students from that school sent us.
And we came across one student who seemed very interested in when you were on all those variety shows...
Oh...
You felt concerned after reading this, right...?
We were wondering if that message dredged up some unpleasant memories...
That's all ancient history...
Sure, I had a tough time and went through a lot, but I thought it gave me a good experience!
And for the sake of those kids, I'm gonna do everything I can for this event.
Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow!
A-Airi...
...
Hello, Haruka...
Yes... I spoke with her just now. She said that she's fine and...
But...
I really hope she's okay...
Wow...
The Masked Variety Idol, Happy Everyday, huh? Talk about a blast from the past...
(Originally, my group was asked to participate in this sports competition that The Wide World of Laughs was planning to host...)
(But the ratings spiked for some reason when I put on this stupid mask during the scavenger hunt.)
(After that, they decided to have me wear that mask every week and become The Masked Variety Idol, Happy Everyday.)
(They made me run floating obstacle courses, go one-on-one against actual female professional wrestlers and...)
(Eventually, it became more common for me to appear as Happy Everyday instead of Airi Momoi.)
But it was easier for little kids to remember who Happy Everyday was...
...
(What I told Shizuku was the truth. I don't hate what I had to go through...)
(But every time I look back on my life then...)
(I can't help but wonder if I did anything meaningful...)
This is it! The release event for our very first single as QT is finally about to happen...!!
Hehe. People are really starting to gather too. Alright, it's time for Airi Momoi the super idol to spread her wings and... Huh?
Oh no...
I'm getting goosebumps...
Me too... My mom even came out to see us... What if I make a mistake...?
Oh...
Hey, mind helping me out with something? This really important thing I need to do today completely slipped my mind...
Huh? Something really important? What is it?
Okay, just hear me out...
Curl your hands into little C shapes and put your thumbs together.
Huh? My hands...?
L-Like this?
Yeah! Now stick your hands out in front of your chest!
In front of my chest... Wait, this is...
The Airi pose!!
...
Hahahaha!
You really got us, Airi!
You had us going there for a second! I can't believe you got us to do your own pose...
You guys looked really worried, so I wanted to cheer you up somehow!
This is our event. None of the other girls and groups are here. We're on our own and I get that you're nervous, but...
If you go on stage feeling that way, you'll end up disappointing all the people that came to see us, right?
...!
I'm gonna put everything into my singing, dancing and MCing because I want everyone here to have the time of their lives!
I want to spread hope and make them believe that tomorrow will be better!
That's the kind of super idol I want to become!
And you two are no different, right? If you are, shake those nerves and get back in the driver's seat...!
Yeah, Airi, you're right...
I'm gonna try my best too!
Thank you so much, Airi!
There we go!
We're gonna blow the roof off today's event!!
Hi, everybody!!
We're QT!!
Who? Are they idols?
No idea, but wanna watch since we're here?
(To be fair, nobody knows who we are yet, so this isn't unexpected...)
(But we've gotta warm them up!
We've gotta get them going!)
Get ready, everyone! After today, you won't ever forget who we are!
(Okay, we're off to a good start!)
Let's get started with some introductions! First up is, Airi!!
Hi!
Lovely☆ Fairy☆ Airi... Momoi!!
I'm Airi Momoi, the heart-seeking idol♪
Hm...?
Did someone in the crowd just say, That's so old...?
Don't worry! Airi Momoi is always just like a fresh-picked peach!
Today, I want you to learn my special pose! Start by making little C shapes with your hands and...
And... Time's up!
Alright, next is...
What?! Since when was there a time limit for these things?! No one told me about that!
Hey, she's pretty funny.
Yeah, keep her on!
Wow...
She's so young but this naturally talented. Airi Momoi of QT...
Airi!
You're being asked onto a variety show! In primetime!
What?! Really?!
A higher-up from a TV studio just happened to be in the audience during your last show.
Finally! My hard work's finally paying off! I have to make the most of this opportunity...!!
What?! You got asked onto a primetime variety show?! That's so great! Congratulations!
I'm sure you'll do great.
Break a leg!
Thanks! I'll do everything I can to up QT's name recognition too!