Wow...
Today's bath salts smell so nice.
Still, us appearing on TV...
(I gave it a lot of thought while taking my bath, but I still couldn't reach a decision.)
(The others said that they “understand” how I feel... And yet, they're all for it.)
But...
Now that you mention it...
I remember this one time when they took one of my quips and edited it to make it look like I was bad-mouthing this actor that appeared with us.
Those things do actually happen...
(Performing at the Dome means filling an enormous number of seats. And I believe appearing on TV will ultimately help us do that...)
(However, there's a possibility that who we are or what we believe will become warped. Not only that...)
That definitely makes for a good headline, but the article itself was a bit fluffed up...
(Despite being a short article, it had some inconsistencies.)
(We're not going to be able to avoid things like that if we want to keep doing more as idols...)
(Especially since the three of us were once a part of bigger groups, some are likely going to make fun of us for trying to do things on our own.)
By appearing on TV, there's also a chance that we'll end up disappointing all those who've been supporting us up until now.
(On the other hand, some people may become our fans after seeing us on TV...)
But given the risk of possibly having our image twisted and disappointing our fans... Is it really worth it?
Still...
Th-Th-This is so cool...!
We might get to be on TV...!
I'd like to accept as well!
I think the benefits of us appearing on TV outweigh the costs, so I'm in favor of accepting this offer.
(Am I overthinking this...?
I did plenty of TV appearances when I was still with ASRUN, and I usually had a lot of fun...)
(The others are incredibly optimistic about this, so maybe if we gave one appearance a try...)
No, that's not good enough.
Regardless of whether or not we make a successful appearance, I won't feel satisfied.
(The others even said that there's no point in proceeding with this unless I agree... So, I want to first flesh out how I really feel about this offer.)
(But that may be a little hard on my own. I'd really like to get an objective second opinion right about now...)
Wait, that's it...!
Can I ask you all for a bit of your time?
Hm? Haruka?
What are you doing here at this time?
I've been having trouble coming up with an answer to something on my own. So, I'd like to ask all of you for your opinions...
The thing is...
Oh, that's wonderful...!
You girls have set your sights on performing at the Dome!
It is a wonderful dream.
That only makes me more excited about your future.
But we'll need to find an answer to your question before you can feel happy about that, yes...?
Yes.
About you girls making that TV appearance, right?
So, Haruka, you're worried that MMJ's image and message might not come across the way you want it to and possibly upset your fans if you appear on TV...?
Yes... I know that shows are edited in a way to be entertaining, which is fine since I also like programs that are fun to watch...
But I'm worried that what we want to convey is going to fall victim to that process. I'm concerned that we'll appear vain or conceited, which will disappoint all of our fans...
Haruka...
But that's not destined to happen just because I think it might, right...?
So, I'm starting to wonder why I'm considering not making this appearance.
I suppose I'm just worried about us not having the backup and protection of an agency. Is that why I'm not prepared to go on TV yet?
I don't think so...
Me neither. Especially considering how much you care about your fans, Haruka...
Right...
We're always doing everything we can to spread hope to our fans... But they've also given us so much.
MORE MORE JUMP! fans must be so happy knowing that they get to be there for such thoughtful idols.
Oh...
Hehe. There's no need to be embarrassed by that. Personally, as your fan, I can't help but fall further in love with you, Haruka♪
H-Hey, quit teasing me.
Hehehe.
That's what makes you so great, Haruka.
As your fan, I want to say, “Don't worry.”
What do you mean...?
I've become very familiar with you girls.
Including the hope and warmth you wish to spread to others.
And those things mean quite a lot to me...
So, a TV appearance isn't going to easily change how I feel about all of you.
We'll never stop being your fans because we know what MORE MORE JUMP! is really about.
Oh...
Now that you mention it...
I remember this one time when they took one of my quips and edited it to make it look like I was bad-mouthing this actor that appeared with us.
What?! No way!
Was everything okay after that?
Yeah, things got pretty hectic after it aired. Some of that actor's fans still bring it up from time to time...
But my fans claimed, “Airi would never say stuff like that,” which helped keep things from really getting out of hand.
So, don't worry. I'm sure everything will be fine. Regardless of the kind of television program you girls appear on, we won't get disappointed or stop being your fans.
Also...
I want more and more people to learn about the group we all love! I want more and more people to fall in love with MORE MORE JUMP!
I want you girls to spread more hope and warmth to others.
Which I believe you'll have no problem doing when you're in front of those cameras.
Right♪
MEIKO...
I agree...
You girls are who you are. Nothing is going to change that.
Yeah!
As long as your intentions don't change, everyone will get your message!
Yes... Not only that, I'm sure that your fans are also looking forward to having your TV appearance lead to more people learning about you girls.
True...
The ones who sent us those letters will probably be very happy.
Thank you all very much.
You've given me quite a bit of encouragement.
However, Haruka, the final decision rests with you and your group, so it's okay for you to take your time with this.
While you do, it may be good to take a hard look at what you're feeling...
At what I'm feeling?
Yes. You girls put on a successful solo show and have put forth a fantastic goal for yourselves. As a result, you're at a crossroads so to speak.
It's not uncommon to lose sight of what means most to you... Why you decided to become an idol in the first place or how you felt back then...
So, now might not be a bad time to look back on all that.
Oh...
You might be right...
Thank you. I think I'll do just that.
Hehe...
We'll be looking forward to seeing what MORE MORE JUMP! has in store for us.