Rental Meeting Room
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Saito

And that is our plan for the day of.

Are there any questions or concerns that you think we should address?

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Airi

I don't have any questions. What about the rest of you?

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Minori

I-I'm okay too!

Our fans should be able to enjoy everything as long as we follow this plan!

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Haruka

I agree.

And since we have arranged enough people to handle the merchandise, I think I'm good.

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Saito

Then, I believe that concludes our final meeting before your solo show. I'll be looking forward to seeing you all again on the day!

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Everyone

We look forward to seeing you too!

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Shizuku

I still can't believe this is all really happening...

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Airi

Me neither. After our training camp and designing our merch, we've been working so tirelessly for this that I'm getting kind of emotional.

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Minori

Y-Yeah...

We put in so much time and effort... And now, our show's only a week away.

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Minori

I-I'm so nervous!

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Haruka

Hehe. That's understandable since this is your very first solo show, Minori.

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Airi

But I'm really glad we haven't run into any serious problems and that it's actually happening.

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Shizuku

Right. And we owe you quite a lot for gathering staff who can set up and run everything, Saito.

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Shizuku

Thank you very much for doing all this.

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Saito

*Gasp*

Shizuku just thanked me! To be able to receive such words makes me so happy! No, wait, I'm not worthy of such kindness...!

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Airi

I guess that part of you is never gonna change, huh?

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Saito

Um, well...

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Saito

If anything, I should be thanking all of you for giving me such a wonderful opportunity that ties directly into what I want to do for a living!

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Minori

For a living?

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Saito

Yes. I recall telling you all before about how I've been working part-time for a production company while attending university...

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Saito

After helping put on your last event, I've decided that I want to assist and support idols for a living...

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Minori

Our last event...?

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Shizuku

Do you mean our Christmas Fan Event?

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Saito

Yes, that one!

I was already very interested in this line of work...

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Saito

But I ended up having so much fun that I found myself wanting to do this for a living.

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Saito

It felt like I played an actual role in helping spread hope to others like all of you. That made me feel so happy...!

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Saito

And that's what made me want to learn more about this industry! That's why I also began studying how to become a talent manager while really trying to get the most out of my current job!

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Shizuku

Wow...!

That's so wonderful.

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Minori

(Our event helped cultivate her dream...)

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Minori

(Wait, this reminds me of...)

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Haruka

That's so heartwarming.

Your words mean a lot to us.

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Minori

Um... Y-Yeah!

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Airi

We'll be rooting for you.

Also, feel free to ask if you ever need any help!

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Saito

I really appreciate it!

Hearing you say that fills me with so much excitement!

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Saito

So, let's make your solo show a big success!

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Saito

I promise to run a smooth operation with the staff so that you can all focus on putting on a great performance!

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Haruka

Thank you very much.

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Airi

Well, if you're willing to give us that kind of guarantee, then we have no choice but to respond accordingly.

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Airi

Our very first solo show as MORE MORE JUMP!... Obviously, it's a big deal for our fans, but it means just as much to us and the staff...

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Airi

So, let's do our best to make it the best show ever! One that everyone there is gonna enjoy!

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Haruka, Shizuku & Minori

Yeah!

Stage SEKAI
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Rin

Wow...!

You've really got this dance routine down!

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MEIKO

And there's just one week left until your solo show, yes? It should go splendidly if you're all in this good of a condition!

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Miku

We believe in you!

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Haruka

Hehe. Thanks.

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Minori

J-Just one more week...

I have to keep trying my best...!

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MEIKO

You still seem pretty nervous, Minori.

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Airi

Yeah, she's been this way for a while now.

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Minori

But I can't help it!

I mean, it's just around the corner! How am I not supposed to feel nervous?!

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Miku

Hehe. Based on how you're behaving, Minori, it really does feel like your time has finally come!

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Luka

But I believe that there's no need for you to worry so much.

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Luka

You've practiced very hard, had a successful training camp and did everything else you could together.

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Luka

On top of all that, you've become quite the performer, Minori.

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Minori

Wait, I have?

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KAITO

Yes, I agree.

Not just you, Minori. You've all improved so much. So, the only thing left is for you to give the best performance you possibly can while on stage.

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Haruka

Thank you for that, KAITO.

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Haruka

With regards to you, Minori...

We all agree with every word they just said.

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Minori

Yeah... I know we practiced lots and lots until today, but I can't shake this feeling for some reason, you know...?

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Airi

I guess it can't be helped.

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Shizuku

Hehe. It is her very first solo show after all. It's only natural to feel a mix of nervousness and excitement.

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Minori

Wait, Shizuku, did you also feel the same way?!

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Haruka

I feel like everyone goes through this. Doing your first solo show is a pretty big milestone.

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Haruka

And I remember also feeling really nervous...

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Minori

You too, Haruka...?

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Haruka

Yes.

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Haruka

But to be fair, I didn't fully understand the power of a solo show until the day it happened.

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Minori

The power of a solo show...?

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Haruka

After ASRUN released its debut single, we mainly performed in shows alongside other groups.

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Haruka

But we were suddenly told that we'd be doing our first solo show... That really took me by surprise...

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Haruka

But I thought that it wouldn't be any different from doing a show with another group. I didn't feel nervous at all since I believed that I just had to keep spreading hope to others like before...

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Haruka

However, when we took the stage that day...

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Haruka

Alright, get ready for the very first song of our solo show! We hope you all enjoy!

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Haruka

(They're roaring... That never happened during our other shows.)

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Haruka

(Now I understand...

They all came here today to see us perform. Just ASRUN and ASRUN alone.)

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Haruka

(And they're waving their glow sticks around in unison. It's like they rehearsed what to do beforehand...)

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Haruka

(It's so beautiful...)

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ASRUN Fans

Haruka!!

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ASRUN Fans

I've been dreaming of this day for so long! Thank you for doing this solo show!

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Haruka

(Wow..

They're really here just to see us.)

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Haruka

(I can tell by their expressions just how much they've been looking forward to this show. They're cheering just for us.)

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Haruka

(That means I need to give it absolutely everything I have. This is what they've been waiting for...)

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Haruka

♪————!

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Haruka

(This is so much fun.)

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Haruka

(They're clapping... But not to our performance... It's like we're singing and dancing to their beat.)

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Haruka

(Us, the audience... We're becoming one... I've never experienced anything like this before...)

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Haruka

(Now I see...)

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Haruka

(They all truly want to see us perform, and we're forging a deep bond as a result. No wonder it feels so different from when we performed alongside other groups...)

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Haruka

(This is it...)

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Haruka

(This is what it means to do a solo show.)

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Haruka

That was how my first solo show went.

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Haruka

It felt really special...

And I want you to experience that incredible sensation, Minori.

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Minori

Forging a deep bond with our fans...

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Minori

(That reminds me of the time when...)

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Len

Man, I wish we could somehow see your solo show in person.

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Luka

I feel the same way.

Unfortunately, that may prove a bit difficult...

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Airi

Oh, we've got you covered there.

We're gonna make some space for all of you at the front.

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Miku

R-Really?!

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MEIKO

Are you sure?

What if people see us...?

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Shizuku

You'll be able to stay hidden because of all the equipment that's going to be around there. We're pretty sure nobody will see you.

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Haruka

However, that comes at the cost of not being able to see much else other than the stage. Still, I hope you enjoy our little VIP section.

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Miku

Wow! Thank you, girls...!

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Rin

We promise to cheer for you like there's no tomorrow!

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KAITO

I know you're nervous, Minori, but please try to enjoy your very first solo show.

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Minori

R-Right!

I really appreciate it, KAITO!

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Minori

I'm gonna do the best I can!

I really wanna make the most of my first solo show since I only get one chance to perform in it!

Next Chapter: A Nostalgic Disc