So the big agencies and even the small ones are out...?

I didn't think about how an agency would come under fire just because they hired us...

This means no one is gonna want to work with us!

I know we were prepared for this, but that doesn't make it any easier to accept.

And this isn't the kind of problem we can solve with positive thinking alone.

Yeah...

Hey, come on, you guys.

Don't get so down!

We're supposed to give our fans hope, right? We can't give up now!

Yes, you're right... We need to figure out our next step.

Indeed...

I was hoping it wasn't true, but we might have to consider what could happen if our old agencies really did put pressure on whoever we end up working for...

There's a possibility we could end up destroying the hopes of other idols in the process...

...

We can't do that...! I would never forgive myself if I was the reason another idol lost the ability to smile!

Same...

...

Maybe we just aren't meant to be on stage after all...

That's not true...!

There has to be something we can do!

We have to keep trying! I'm not ready to give up looking for a path to becoming idols!

Airi...

Yeah, I know...

Sorry. I'm just upset.

I-I'm sorry too...!

I still have to try even more!

I think we're all a little exhausted right now. Perhaps it would be best to call it a day and get some rest.

Yeah, I think you're right. Maybe we'll think of something once we've had the chance to calm down.

I'll try to think of something too!

For now, just get some rest, Minori!

If you really can't sit still, use your energy to practice dancing or singing!

O-Okay...

Hehe. See you all tomorrow.

Be careful on your way home, everyone.

Will do! See ya!

No way I'm giving up now...

I need to do everything in my power to make this work.

Hello? Yes, this is...

Hello, Ms. Momoi. It's been a while...

The last time we spoke was when you quit.

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me, sir. I was hoping to ask you something.

Ah, I believe I've heard.

You're trying to form a new group, correct?

Yes...

I know I already gave up on being an idol once, but a lot has happened with the girls in my group and we've finally come to a decision.

The four of us want to be idols together.

We want to get back up on that stage...

...

So, please!

I know I'm in no position to ask you this after transferring to another agency and then quitting...

But you won't ever hear another complaint from me. Variety programs, talent work... I'll do anything your agency needs me to do.

Please! All I ask is that you let us the four of us join together as MORE MORE JUMP!

Will you consider us?!

I see. Your friends must be very precious to you if you're willing to go that far.

Yes, they are...!

However, I have no way to say for sure that hiring Ms. Kiritani and Ms. Hinomori won't have a negative effect on the other girls' job offers.

If it were just you, I would actually consider it...

...

I understand. I apologize for asking something as unreasonable as this.

I see. That's unfortunate...

I was hoping that you'd be a little more pragmatic.

...

Thank you for your time...

(I don't believe it...

That was my last connection.)

Great...!

Now I'm letting it get to me too!

But the four of us decided to spread hope together! We have to keep trying!

We have to keep going...!

But...