(She found out why they stopped receiving offers, but...)
Light...
An idol is a light.
A light that can never go out.
A bright beacon of hope that has a duty to stay illuminated for the sake of their fans.
At no point can they go out and leave everybody wandering around in the dark.
<Mr. Hiiragi said that...?>
(Yes, I am inclined to agree with what he said.)
(Because that is the idealized version of an idol that the masses demand.)
(But...)
(There's more to being an idol than just that.)
I know Haruka and the others will...
Hello, Luka♪
Was Haruka okay?
She seems to be doing much better now.
Oh, that reminds me. She also told me about some very important things.
Very important things?
This is going to take a bit of time to explain, if none of you mind.
Oh... I had no idea...
This Mr. Hiiragi must be doing everything in his power to make sure ReLight succeeds.
Yeah, and MORE MORE JUMP! is getting less work as a result! That seems really unfair.
However, Haruka herself said that there's a clear skill gap between her group and his.
Right. And that, if one were asked to choose between MORE MORE JUMP! and ReLight, that would be the deciding factor.
Now that you mention it...
Didn't they all work so hard to prepare for Idol Lovers after being completely blown away by ReLight's performance during rehearsals?
Yeah♪ I remember Airi saying that during practice!
As great as it was to get to collaborate on something with them, the thought of having to dance alongside them was a really scary prospect.
Because they're so formidable...
Shizuku said something similar about that one girl from ReLight when it was decided that they'd appear together in that commercial, remember?
Right. She was worried that she didn't have what it took, and that she'd end up ruining the commercial...
I remember being impressed by ReLight during their joint performance, but I guess they really must be something else, huh...?
Yes.
Has Haruka told the others about this already?
No... Not yet.
They're going to be so sad.
Yes, it is going to come as a bit of a shock to them.
But...
I'm sure they'll get back up fairly quickly.
Because they're set on spreading hope to others as idols.
Oh...
Hehe. I agree.
Then, that means we have to hold out on our end♪
Right! KAITO, let's get back to our dance training!
Okay! Can you keep coaching us, MEIKO?
Yes, of course!
Oh, Len, that means we need to keep practicing as well! Let's make sure we're able to put on a beautiful dance together!
Yeah! Luka, can you keep coaching us?
Hehe. Of course.
(After all, as the idols of this SEKAI, we need to keep doing our best to remain beacons of hope♪)