After that, I went to audition after audition before finally becoming an idol like I dreamed.
Hehe. That sure brings back memories.
It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows but...
I really did love being an idol...
Thanks to Minori and the others, I get another chance at doing just that.
I'm going to put everything I've got into being a part of MORE MORE JUMP!
Whoa...! This building is huge!
Is this the right place, Haruka?
Yeah. I asked a few of my friends to look for an agency they think might be interested in us.
And this agency agreed to talk to us about the four of us as a group.
If that's true, that would be amazing.
Working for an agency as big as this...
Minori, are you okay?
Y-Yes!
Minori Hanasato, ready to go!
I take it you're a little nervous...
Hehe. Don't worry.
You just need to be yourself, Minori.
Exactly. Your smile is your best quality.
Have confidence in yourself!
R-Right! Thanks, everyone...!
Hehe, that's more like it.
Alright, let's go in!
Good morning. My name is Haruka Kiritani. I have an appointment.
Oh, Haruka! We've been expecting you!
I see Shizuku and Airi are with you as well!
Thank you for seeing us!
Of course. We're happy that you came.
U-Um!
Thank you for seeing us!
Hm? You must be a friend of theirs.
Are you here for a tour of the agency?
Um...
Actually, we're here as a group of four. Could you give us an explanation regarding agency transfers?
Oh, my apologies! I didn't realize...
Please wait here for just a moment.
I knew it. I just look like an outsider here...
You'll be fine!
Everyone does when they first start out!
That's right, Minori.
I wouldn't worry too much about it.
R-Right! Sorry, everyone.
If only I had more of an idol-like aura...
But I guess if I did, I wouldn't have had so much trouble passing my auditions...
What are you talking about? It's really rare to get hired as a full-blown idol right off the bat.
An idol is born by working hard day after day!
But Shizuku might be an exception...
What? Me?
I suppose that's true. I don't know about having the right aura, but working hard every day is very important.
I've been doing that ever since I first became an idol and I'm still nowhere close to my ideal image.
You too, Shizuku?
Of course. So let's do our best together, okay?
Once you get some experience with an agency, you'll start feeling like a real idol in no time.
Thanks again, everyone...
You all have a big head start, so I'll have to put in a lot of effort to catch up! More, more, more!
Hehe! That's the spirit!
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Please, follow me!
Yes, ma'am!
Ah, I've been expecting you.
Thank you for coming.
Of course. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today!
We only just recently formed MORE MORE JUMP! but the four of us are looking forward to seeing what we can do together.
We wish to be the kind of idols who can spread hope and happiness to everyone.
We look forward to working with you!
W-We look forward to working wiff you!
Hm? The four of you...?
Yes, sir!
That might be a bit difficult...
What...?
Why is that?
Our agency would be happy to take you, Ms. Hinomori and Ms. Momoi, but I was not aware you would be bringing an amateur with you as well.
...
I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, but...
Hold on...!
Wait just a minute!
Airi...
Minori here may not have much experience yet, but she has tenacity and a drive to become a real idol!
She's just a sapling now, but I can guarantee you she'll shine just as brightly on stage as any of us before you know it!
So, please...!
Very well.
You've made your intentions quite clear.
Does that mean...?
I would be happy to take on all four of you, but I'm afraid I can't agree to you performing as a single unit.
But...
Marketing an idol group comprised of three famous members and one completely unknown amateur would simply be too difficult. I'm sure you can understand our position.
I... I see...
In that case, I'm afraid we must decline.
Thank you again for your time.
...
Minori...