(Airi...)

Because she takes being an idol so seriously and loves it so much, she even made me want to work a little harder.

And it's so sad that others don't get to see that side of her.

(Isn't there anything we can do for her...?)

Yeah, what if we tried this...?

Huh?

(A solo performance by Airi...)

(If everybody gets a chance to see Airi performing as an idol, I'm sure their view of her will change dramatically.)

(I need to do everything I can to help make that happen.)

(I may even be in a position to ensure that things go well.)

Okay...

That should be everything.

Thank goodness. I still have some of the business cards that I was given.

(But my manager always dealt with any official business... And I don't have many business cards left myself...)

(No, that doesn't matter now. I want Airi to sing that song...)

(It's been locked away in the record company's vaults ever since Airi's agency decided to change her image...)

(She was really looking forward to singing it too...)

(It might even be one of the biggest reasons why she feels like she wasn't seen as a real idol back then.)

(The writers likely possess the rights to the song, so I'll start by looking them up...)

(Let's see... The business cards of the people involved in the music side of things are...)

(Oh, here! I'll start with this one...)

Yes, this is Shizuku Hinomori. I apologize in advance for disturbing you so late at night. I'd like to talk to you about...

Okay, it's starting to get dark and this seems like a good place to stop, so why don't we call it a day?

Phew... We did so much again today...

But your stamina's improved so much! Your dance moves were spot on towards the end there too!

Really?! Hehe...

...

Haruka, do you have a moment?

It's about Airi's solo performance...

Sure, how are things going?

Actually, I need you to do me a favor.

Good morning, Shizuku. You're here early.

Oh! Good morning, Haruka!

And thank you so much for introducing me to all those people from the music business yesterday.

Don't mention it. All I did was ask them if it'd be okay for me to give you their contact information, Shizuku.

But what really surprised me was how the writer you've been looking for doesn't seem to have their own website or any sort of social media presence.

Yes, that just seems to be the way they operate. As a result, I kept running into dead ends in terms of reaching them...

But I know that they're still writing songs, so I knew there had to be a way to reach them! I promise to return with good news!

Okay. I'll continue helping you in whatever ways I can too.

Thank you so much for doing this, Haruka!

Oh, sorry. I need to take this.

Hello, this is Shizuku Hinomori.

Again, I apologize for disturbing you so late at night yesterday... What?!

You know someone who can contact them...?! Yes... Yes... Okay, I'll do that!

I can't thank you enough!

I promise to return this favor soon.

Okay, bye.

Shizuku, was that...?

I'm Shizuku Hinomori.

I believe it's been quite a while since we last met.

Yes, it has.

Not since I was asked to write songs for Cheerful * Days after you became the lead, I believe.

Yes. I need to thank you for what you did for us back then.

No, thank you. I'm glad we're able to meet like this again too. Oh, but word is that you had some trouble reaching me...

I'm sorry for putting you through all that. It's sort of my own fault for not having my work information publicly listed...

No, I know you're a very busy person, so I appreciate how you agreed to meet with me like this on such short notice.

Now, um... About why we're here...

There's something I'd like to discuss with you...

Yes, I've been briefed on your situation.

This is about that song I wrote for Airi Momoi, yes?

Yes! Would it be possible for MORE MORE JUMP! to use it during our next stream?!

We're scheduled to perform at an event involving elementary schoolers and...

I see. And you want her to sing that song...

Yes.

I know that Airi has several fond memories of her time with QT, but she's also talked to me about her regrets and various other hurdles she had to face.

Not being able to sing the song you wrote may be one of her biggest regrets.

...

Singing this song will mark the start of a new chapter in her story as an idol, and more importantly, as a member of MORE MORE JUMP!

I want our fans, her fans, to see her on stage. I want them to see her as Airi Momoi the idol!

Please, I beg you!

There's no need to beg.

I understand how you feel very much, Hinomori.

I've actually had an opportunity to see some MORE MORE JUMP! streams...

You have...?

Hehe. Isn't it only natural since you and Momoi are both members, and I wrote songs for you two?

Also, I don't actually sing the songs I write, so I have a vested interest in supporting those who do end up singing them...

It seems that Momoi not getting a chance to sing the song I wrote for her has been bothering me this whole time...

...

It's meant to be a direct reflection of her personality. I was certain that I was able to capture how she's both cute but strong, so I'd be honored if...

D-Does that mean...?

Yes. I'd be incredibly relieved and beyond ecstatic if she sang it.

Thank you! Thank you so very much!

(I did it... I did it, Airi!

You finally get to sing that song!)

(Hehe. I should let Haruka and Minori know too! After that, we'll need to get the original files and have Airi start practicing right away...!)

(Her performance needs to be as big a success as we can possibly make it!)