Part 1
Haruka's Room
Haruka
Phew...
I'm done with all my homework that's due tomorrow.
I'm done with all my homework that's due tomorrow.
Haruka
(I finished quicker than expected.
I'll check our inbox for any possible offers and...)
I'll check our inbox for any possible offers and...)
Haruka
(Mr. Hiiragi...
He saw the message I sent.)
He saw the message I sent.)
Haruka
(Thank goodness. He says he'll set aside some time to meet with me...)
Haruka
(Which is really kind of him since he's probably unbelievably busy...)
Haruka
“Thank you very much for agreeing to meet with me on such short notice.”
Haruka
(Okay, I've arranged to meet with him.
If he does happen to know anything about what's happened to us...)
If he does happen to know anything about what's happened to us...)
Haruka
(No, I shouldn't get my hopes up.)
Haruka
(Mr. Hiiragi may be an industry insider with a lot of connections, but there's no guarantee that he knows anything about our situation.)
Haruka
So, I should do as much research as I can before our meeting.
Haruka
Hi, Furukawa. Long time no see.
Rumi
Oh, stop it. Call me Rumi.
I mean, we basically debuted at the same time, and I got my big break while working with ASRUN.
I mean, we basically debuted at the same time, and I got my big break while working with ASRUN.
Haruka
You haven't changed one bit.
Anyway, Furukawa—I mean, Rumi—it was your humor and witty commentary that made you a star.
Anyway, Furukawa—I mean, Rumi—it was your humor and witty commentary that made you a star.
Rumi
Hehe. You're one of the few people who are willing to sing my praises like that, Haruka. Anyway, what's up? How can I help you today?
Haruka
The thing is, I'm looking to expand my current group's footprint, but I'd like to know what the industry thinks of us at the moment.
Haruka
You always knew a lot about what goes on behind the scenes, Rumi, so I was wondering if you knew about any rumors surrounding us.
Haruka
Sazana. Long time no see.
Sazana
Haruka! It's been ages!
Sazana
We used to appear on music programs all the time when you were still with ASRUN, but we hardly ever see each other anymore. How's your new group? Are you having fun?
Haruka
Yes, a lot. We've finally sort of gotten on our feet, so we're looking to expand our footprint.
Haruka
But something has been bothering us a little...
Would you mind if I asked you a quick question?
Would you mind if I asked you a quick question?
MORE MORE HOUSE
Haruka
(No luck again today...)
Rumi
Rumors about your group?
Oh, I heard about how you saved Mr. Arimura's show! I watched your episode, and loved how driven Minori was!
Oh, I heard about how you saved Mr. Arimura's show! I watched your episode, and loved how driven Minori was!
Sazana
Strange rumors? No, I haven't heard any...
I mean, there's so much gossip flying around that you really don't know what's true and what's not. I wouldn't worry too much if I were you.
I mean, there's so much gossip flying around that you really don't know what's true and what's not. I wouldn't worry too much if I were you.
Haruka
(They haven't heard anything, and they're some of the most recognizable faces in show business...)
Haruka
(I wish we could know whether we're on a wild goose chase.)
Haruka
*Sigh*
Airi
Oh, Haruka, you're back!
Minori
Perfect timing!
There's something you need to see!
There's something you need to see!
Haruka
Me...?
Minori
Starting with... Ta-daa!
A detailed summary of that online show we're gonna be on!
A detailed summary of that online show we're gonna be on!
Haruka
Oh, you even made a list of guests who previously appeared on this program? And you even made note of how they showcased each artist.
Airi
It still isn't completely finished, but Minori worked extra hard and gathered all the info we needed.
Shizuku
While we're here, Airi, let's also have her look at our stream proposals.
Airi
We're also still working on these, but... Here you are. These are our ideas at the moment.
Haruka
Thanks. The skincare stream is yours, right, Shizuku? And this cooking stream must be yours, Airi.
Haruka
Alright, I see nothing particularly wrong with these proposals. Both should be fun for everyone.
Shizuku
You think so? Thank goodness.
Airi
So, what do you think?
Do you feel comfortable with delegating stuff to us now?
Do you feel comfortable with delegating stuff to us now?
Haruka
Hehe. I always knew that you'd do a good job.
Haruka
(Despite their workloads increasing while I'm occupied, they all seem to know exactly what to do.)
Haruka
Thank you all very much.
Haruka
I promise to keep investigating what's been going on thoroughly.
Shizuku
Yes, thank you.
Haruka
(They're counting on me, so I need to see this through until I find a satisfactory answer.)