Thank you all so much!
This show became the main reason why I wanted to become an idol...
It had such a huge impact on me. And after I got home...
(I knew it...)
(I guess this means I'm...)
Minori, are you there?
Huh? Mom? Dad...?
Is something the matter?
You've been awfully quiet despite finally getting to see ASRUN live. We're a little concerned and began wondering if something happened.
If something happened...?
It was incredible. Really incredible...
I can't even begin to describe how amazing it was...
Hehe. Oh, that's good to hear.
Yeah, but...
Mom, Dad, there's something I need to talk to you both.
What is it?
I... After going to see ASRUN live, I've decided that I seriously want to become an idol.
Hehe. You've been saying that for...
This is different.
I'm serious.
Starting tomorrow... No, I'm going forward with this starting today.
But I know it's not going to be easy.
Between auditioning and needing money, I'll be asking a lot from you both.
I know this sounds really selfish, but I'm really hoping that you'll help me with all that...
Minori...
I understand how you feel...
However, becoming an idol probably... No, it won't be easy at all...
You're not the only one with this dream, Minori. Others all around the country are trying to become idols who shine and appear on TV.
Only the chosen few are able to succeed in the way ASRUN has, while everyone else... They get left behind and have no other choice other than to quit.
Y-Yeah, I know!
It would be impossible to succeed with how I am now.
But someday...!
There's no guarantee that “someday” will ever come. You can work hard, but may never be rewarded...
It won't all be fun and games either. As your father, I'd really rather not see you experience that kind of pain or suffering...
...
But...
But even so I... I don't want to give up...!
Minori...
I don't want to give up before even trying. Because I'd regret that decision the most... I'd end up asking myself, “Why didn't I go through with it that time?”
But if I fail after taking things really seriously and trying my absolute best, then I'll feel better about walking away from it...
So, I want to do this.
I understand that my hard work may never be rewarded, Dad...
But I want to give it a try!
I don't care how hard it's gonna be. I won't know the answer if I don't do this!
I see...
Then, I have no reason to argue any further.
...!
What you want to become in the future is ultimately up to you, Minori. So, you have my support...
And like you said, you should start by giving it your absolute best.
Dad...
Thank you so much...!
I promise to do just that!
From that day forward, I started trying a lot of different things. That included asking for lessons after school from the dance club's teacher, strength training...
And yet, it still felt like I was missing a lot. As much as I wanted to attend a training school, the enrollment cost was just too high...
Which is why I decided to try for lots and lots of auditions while doing whatever I could to succeed...
However, even when I managed to pass the initial screening, I ended up failing the interview that followed... After trying so hard too...
But...
Now, I'm standing right next to Haruka...
Considering all that happened, this really does feel like a dream. Or rather, a dream come true...
No, it hasn't fully come true yet...
My goal is to become an amazing idol like Haruka. I want to learn how to bring people together the way she does...
Let's sing!
And give everyone hope by telling them that tomorrow will be a better day. So...
This solo show is going to be my first step towards making that a reality.
Which is why I don't have time to be feeling nervous. Like Haruka that one time, I...
I want to give this show everything I have and make it a really special moment for everyone!
It's almost time...
<Oh no...
Now I'm starting to get nervous...>
<This is really it.
We'll be watching from the phones you placed in front of the stage once it starts.>
<Break a leg, girls.
I hope you enjoy your very first solo show as MORE MORE JUMP!>
Thank you.
And we appreciate you all joining us for this.
That reminds me. Saito sent me a message earlier saying that all of the merch we prepared for today just sold out.
R-Really?!
Yeah, the towels in particular just seemed to fly off the shelves! The wristbands were the last to go, but they also sold out in the end.
That's wonderful...!
I was actually a little worried that we'd made too many. It's good to hear that it was just the right amount.
If anything, we probably didn't make enough. I mean, everything sold out this fast.
I feel kinda bad since some people probably couldn't get what they were after, so we'll have to rethink our inventory next time...
But that can wait.
For now, we should be thinking about putting on a great performance.
Right. All the tickets for today also sold out, so we should be expecting around 700 people... All here to see MORE MORE JUMP! perform on stage.
Let's give it everything we've got...
So, Minori, how do you feel?
Has your nervousness reached its peak yet?
I-I'm really nervous! But I'll be fine!
I took a peek at the audience just now, and their eyes were sparkling like they're really looking forward to seeing our show...
That reminded me of how I felt as a member of the audience who was there to watch a performance.
I remember being really excited about what it was gonna be like. So excited that I sorta started feeling sick...
I'm sure everyone here is feeling the same thing right now.
Minori...
That's why I want to do my best to give them an amazing performance! I want them to have fun and go home smiling!
So, Haruka, let's do this!
Let's give this show everything we have!
Together...!
Yeah, let's.
You too, Airi, Shizuku!
Let's spread as much hope as we can to everyone and make this show super fun!
Yes...
Let's do just that!
Get ready, everyone! We're on standby!
This is it.
This show's gonna be a moment we're probably never gonna forget, so let's not leave anything at the door... We're giving it everything. Absolutely everything.
Yeah!
Yes!
More and more songs!
More and more energy!
More and more hope!
May our songs reach more, more, more people!
MORE MORE...
JUMP!