Bye, Shizuku, Airi! See you after school!

See you later!

Haruka and Minori sounded really excited. And so am I now that we have a meeting date set.

Same...

Minori's apparently so excited that she's been practicing talking every night with her plushies.

Hehe. Really?

Minori really does have a wonderful work ethic.

I'll need to do my best as well...

Yeah...

And I'll do my best to try to help you if something does ever come up.

Still...

Are you sure about this?

What...?

About having to appear with Cheerful * Days. You made it seem like everything was fine when Minori and Haruka were with us...

But my guess is that you don't feel great about this. I mean, they essentially chased you out after saying some really horrible stuff about you...

That's...

Appearing alongside them means having to talk to them. Face to face.

No, it's not just that...

You also have to keep smiling while in front of the cameras...

There's no way that's gonna be easy for you. It might feel like ancient history at this point, but you'll be reopening some old and ugly wounds.

Airi...

So, if you don't feel good about this, please tell me...

If any part of you is afraid that you're going to ruin our TV appearance... Get that out of your head and don't worry about it.

That's so kind of you, Airi...

Wh...

What are you talking about?

I'm always kind, aren't I?!

Hehe. Yes, you are.

You're always so kind and incredibly thoughtful.

But... I'm okay, really.

Really...?

You're right that I'm not completely fine with this...

However...

Nothing will change if I decide not to do this TV appearance with Cheerful * Days.

And if nothing changes...

I'll keep having reservations about Cheerful * Days, which will force you all to keep worrying about how I feel...

I really don't want that to happen...

Shizuku...

So, I see this as a big opportunity.

If we all appear together alongside them and make our segment really fun, that may actually in turn help remedy our worries.

So, please don't worry about me...

More importantly, I want to do everything I can to ensure that our first TV appearance goes well.

Okay...

Sounds like your mind's already made up.

Then, alright!

If you're willing to say that, I'm not pulling any punches!

What?

MORE MORE JUMP! is making its very first TV appearance... I know our segment's short, but people are gonna remember who we are!

Right!

I-I-I-I-I'm so nervous...

This meeting's really happening...!

I understand how you feel, but you should try to relax a little.

Yeah, the producer won't know what to say if you're that visibly petrified.

Y-Yeah, I know...

I'm trying to settle myself down...

But...!

I forget how you actually do that...!

This is more serious than I realized...

It's okay, Minori.

Whenever you feel this way, just close your eyes and try to focus on yourself.

On myself...?

Yes. Try to focus on what you want to do for this TV appearance and set everything else aside.

For example, it's good to think of multiple ways to answer each question. Do you know what you're hoping to talk about?

Oh, um... So...

My guess is that they're gonna ask us about how our solo show went...

Which is when I want to show my appreciation for everyone who came to see us and those who've been supporting us.

And?

And I have a feeling they're gonna ask us about our outfits. If they do, I really wanna talk about the fans who made them for us.

In summary, Minori, you mainly wish to show our fans just how much we appreciate them...?

Oh...

Yeah...

Also, if some people decide to become our fans after seeing us on this program...

I want to tell them that I'm gonna work really hard to inspire hope in them and wish for their support!

I take it you feel much better now...?

Huh...? Whoa, you're right!

My heart's still beating pretty hard, but I feel a lot calmer now!

Your idea worked so well!

Thank you, Shizuku!

Nice one, Shizuku.

Hehe. I'm glad to hear that.

I was also really nervous during my first meeting for a TV show, so I know how you feel right now, Minori.

R-Really?!

So, this is normal for everyone?!

Yes.

I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest.

But I gradually got used to it as I started receiving more and more of that sort of work...

So, Minori, I'm sure you'll do just fine.

I will...?

Thank goodness!

If I can learn to stay cool and calm like you guys...

Apologies for the wait!

My other meeting went on longer than expected...

Eep!

Oh, you must be the producer for iHaz. It's nice to meet you. My name is Haruka Kiritani of MORE MORE JUMP!

I'm Airi Momoi, also from MORE MORE JUMP! Thank you for agreeing to meet with us today! We've been looking forward to speaking with you.

And I'm Shizuku Hinomori of MORE MORE JUMP! We really appreciate this opportunity to appear on your program. We promise to do our very best.

I... U-U-Uhh...!

I-I'm Minori Hanasato!

Thank you very much for contacting us about this offer! And... And, uhh...

Sh-Shank you for having us today...!!!

Minori...

Hahaha. I can see that you're all full of energy. As I said in my email, I'm very much aware of who you all are.

Please, sit.

I'll pour us all some tea now. We can talk while munching on some of these snacks.