Part 1
Stage SEKAI
Haruka
I wonder if Miku and the others are here...
Ah...
Ah...
Miku
Good luck!
And give Airi my regards♪
And give Airi my regards♪
MEIKO
Oh! Hi, girls!
Welcome♪
Welcome♪
MEIKO
Is Airi with you by chance?
Luka
Incidentally, Len just went off to see her about getting some advice concerning his show...
Shizuku
No, she isn't with us.
I'm sure he'll be able to see her.
I'm sure he'll be able to see her.
Minori
Actually, the three of us came here in secret...
Miku
Oh, why's that...?
Haruka
Well...
There's something we'd like to discuss with you...
There's something we'd like to discuss with you...
Miku
I see...
Luka
Even though she's an idol in her own right, she wasn't seen or lauded as a real idol. That must've been so hard for her to deal with...
Shizuku
Yes, I'm sure it was. She was also worried about how she wasn't giving back or delivering hope to anyone...
Minori
That's why we came here. We want to find a way to cheer her up...
Haruka
One idea we had was to have Airi do a special performance on her own.
Miku
Just her?
Haruka
Yes. We're pretty certain that the students at the elementary school already know all about her.
Haruka
But we also want her to sing, dance and interact with them to show everyone that she's an idol in every sense of the word.
Shizuku
I'm sure Airi would like that as well since it'll give her a chance to spread her wings and show them what a wonderful idol she is.
Miku
I see. That sounds fantastic!
MEIKO
I agree! Especially since Airi's a total pro when it comes to performing on stage...
MEIKO
It'll be a great opportunity for them to see just how great an idol she really is, no?
Luka
Yes, it should be♪ Oh, but weren't you already scheduled to perform during this event?
Haruka
Yes, we'll be performing as a group, but we'll have Airi do an extra show on top of that. At least, that's our plan...
Miku
Oh, is there something that might prevent that from happening...?
Haruka
Yes, there are some issues we'll need to work out...
Haruka
First, Airi's going to have to practice just that much more since she'll be doing an extra performance...
Haruka
We're still not even sure about what she should sing during this because it's a solo act...
Miku
I see...
Miku
But all of you believe doing a solo performance would yield the greatest benefit for her, right?
Haruka
Right...
Shizuku
Yes, I'd also really like to give her a chance to stand proudly on that stage and sing to her heart's content.
Minori
Me too! I've seen how Airi shines on stage and looks so cute when she's up there, so I want everyone else to also see that for themselves!
Miku
Then, I say let's do it...!
Haruka
Let's...?
Miku
Like you said, Haruka, we're going to be asking a lot of Airi on top of having to pick the right song for her to sing.
Miku
But despite all that, you want her to do this, right?
Miku
Why don't we put our heads together and try to figure something out?
Haruka
Miku...
MEIKO
We'd be happy to help too♪
Right, Luka?
Right, Luka?
Luka
Yes, of course! She means just that much to all of us, so I believe it'll be worth the effort♪
Luka
And I'm sure Airi will be happy to hear that she'll have more song options to choose from!
Luka
So happy that she might just say, Who's gonna say no to more stage time?...♪
Minori
Hehe. That was perfect!
I think she really might!
I think she really might!
Shizuku
Of course.
Shizuku
That's because she's an idol who can really inspire hope in others.
Haruka
Right...
Airi
Yeah, you're right. We all decided that we're gonna spread hope to others, didn't we? That means we have to take on whatever challenges that come our way.
Haruka
You're right...
There's never just one path.
There's never just one path.
Haruka
Airi, thank you for suggesting this. I... I think I was being a little stubborn.
Haruka
(Oh, I did it again...)
Haruka
Thank you, Miku. You too, Luka, MEIKO. I think I let my stubbornness get the best of me again.
Haruka
Everything you said is correct. We're not the ones who should be deciding what Airi can or can't do.
Haruka
It's important to understand the risks behind our choices...
Haruka
But we're idols who want to spread hope to everyone, so we should also strive to be able to turn bad into good!
Haruka
Minori, Shizuku, let's go with this!
Minori & Shizuku
Yeah!
Okay!
Okay!
Minori
Oh, that reminds me! What if we also did this...?
Minori
Airi should get as much time as she needs to practice her song and dance routine, so why don't we do whatever we can to make that happen?
Shizuku
Oh, I like that too! We can be in charge of making and gathering props for the quiz and such!
Haruka
Great idea. The three of us can help reduce her workload by quite a bit if we work together...
Miku
That just leaves which song to choose!
Haruka
Right. I was hoping to have her sing a song that means something to her. Any ideas...?
Luka
What if she sang her group's debut track or anything from around the time she was just starting out as an idol...?
Luka
It can mark the start of a new chapter in her story as an idol♪ And more importantly, as a member of MORE MORE JUMP!
Minori
Yeah, that'd be great!
I remember her saying that Rainbow Garland was one of her favorites!
I remember her saying that Rainbow Garland was one of her favorites!
Haruka
Yes, it is a good idea...
Shizuku
However, we also have to think about how we're going to get permission to use these songs.
Haruka
Exactly. We might not receive permission in time for this event if we have to jump through all those hoops.
Minori
R-Right...
Haruka
Sorry, Luka.
It's such a nice idea too.
It's such a nice idea too.
Luka
Don't mind me♪ Rules are rules.
MEIKO
What if you asked one of the higher-ups directly? Wouldn't that be the fastest way of getting permission?
Minori
Ask them directly...?
Shizuku
One of the higher-ups...?
Like one of the writers...?
Like one of the writers...?
Haruka
Huh? Y-Yeah...
I guess that's one way to go about this...
I guess that's one way to go about this...
Shizuku
Wait, I know...!
Haruka
Do you have a lead?
Shizuku
Yes, I believe I do...!
Please, leave this one to me!
Please, leave this one to me!
Haruka
Okay, it's all yours!
Haruka
But don't be afraid to ask for help if you run into any trouble, okay?
Shizuku
Thank you! I promise!
Minori
So how are we gonna tell her all this...?
Haruka
We'll have to work out what we'll be doing for our sneak preview, how to reveal what Airi's going to be doing as well as any other relevant details.
Haruka
If we are actually going to announce this during our event preview, we really don't have much time to prepare.
Minori
I'm sure we'll make it in time as long as we work together!
Shizuku
I agree. I'll do everything I can if it means helping Airi!
Miku
We'll be there for you too if you need us!
Haruka
Thank you all so much. We really appreciate it.
Haruka
(Airi's always looking after us to make sure we function well as a group.)
Haruka
(She really knows how to keep conversations going and when to throw in a joke or two...)
Haruka
(She's become the foundation on which our group stands because of all that.)
Haruka
(And now, it's our turn to help her...)
Haruka
Let's do everything we can for Airi!
Minori & Shizuku
Yeah!