Part 1

Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop

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Shizuku

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Oh, Haruka, good morning.

Haruka

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Morning, Shizuku. You're here early.

Shizuku

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Yes, I thought I should review the script again since our shoot is coming up.

Shizuku

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And I want it to go well since it'll be our first time appearing on TV as MORE MORE JUMP!

Haruka

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Right.

Haruka

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(She seems pretty motivated.)

Haruka

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(And it's not just us she's worried about...)

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Shizuku

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I had no right being the lead in the first place. Especially since I couldn't do anything for the others and ended up leaving the group...

Shizuku

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So, since we've been given an opportunity to appear on TV alongside Cheerful * Days, I'd like to make the most of it.

Shizuku

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I have to make up for what happened back then...

Haruka

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Let's do our best and figure out a way to make our shoot a good one when we appear with everyone from Cheerful * Days.

Shizuku

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Oh...

Shizuku

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Yes, I'd like that very much.

Shizuku

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At the same time, I feel so bad about this...

Shizuku

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It's our first time appearing on TV, but I'm making you all worry about me.

Haruka

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We understand, Shizuku...
However, we chose to appear on iHaz as a group.

Haruka

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So, there's no turning back.

Shizuku

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Right...

Shizuku

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I'm such a mess...
If only I were a stronger person.

Haruka

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I think you already are, Shizuku...

Shizuku

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What...?

Haruka

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Remember what we talked about on that one program we were on together? You had just been chosen to be the lead for Cheerful * Days.

Shizuku

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Yes, of course I remember.

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Shizuku

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You really are amazing.
The best of the best. It's like you're shining even brighter in person than when I see you on TV...

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Shizuku

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I want to meet my fans' expectations too, but I'm not sure I can get myself to do what you do, Kiritani...

Haruka

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I'm sure you can, Hinomori.

Shizuku

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Huh?

Haruka

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You thinking this hard about what you can do for your groupmates and fans means that you're trying your best.

Haruka

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Being the lead means there will be added pressure and responsibilities compared to everybody else...

Haruka

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But I'm sure you'll be just fine, Hinomori.

Shizuku

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I had so little confidence in myself back then, which led to you having to cheer me up, Haruka...

Haruka

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Oh, is that how you saw our conversation...?

Shizuku

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Did you see it a different way...?

Haruka

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I meant what I said that time.

Haruka

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It was clear to me that you genuinely cared about your fans and were doing your best for them.

Haruka

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The way you sang and performed was proof of that fact. Your hard work speaks for itself.

Haruka

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I know you did your best to take responsibility as the lead. I also know that it was hard. So hard that it occasionally brought you to tears.

Haruka

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But despite all that pain, you kept trying. You didn't run away.

Haruka

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That means you're not a weak person.

Shizuku

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Haruka...

Haruka

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Also, you may see our first TV appearance involving Cheerful * Days as a bad omen of sorts... But I actually think it's a good thing.

Shizuku

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What...?

Haruka

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I had a feeling that this would've happened sooner or later anyway. And what happened with Cheerful * Days still weighs on your mind, right?

Haruka

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So, in order for you to just be yourself moving forward, I think it's good that you're being given an opportunity to clear the air now.

Shizuku

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*Gasp*
So I can be myself...

Haruka

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*Nod*

Shizuku

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I see.

Shizuku

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You're saying that... Just as I can't be like you, Airi or Minori, none of you can be like me, yes?

Haruka

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Exactly. You have a number of qualities that only you possess, Shizuku.

Haruka

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So, I'd like it if we could work together and push each other forward.

Shizuku

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Me too...!
Thank you, Haruka.