Bustling Cafe ●REC! - 1: An Unexpected Offer

Airi's Room

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Airi

Okay, so... Our next meeting is Wednesday night, and we have that interview on Saturday...

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Airi

After that, we have a little bit of a gap...

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Airi

Oh, hang on. I think they wanted to move this meeting to a different day.

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Airi

*Sigh*
I was about to schedule us for something else here. I need to not forget about stuff like this.

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Airi

It's great that we've been receiving so many offers, but this is starting to become too much for just us to handle...

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Airi

Shizuku's even been helping me with this lately, which has made things easier compared to before...

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Airi

*Sigh*
I can't give enough respect to people who manage idols. How do they do it...?

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Airi

Huh? A message?
Oh, it could be another offer...

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Airi

F-For TV...?!

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Airi

I couldn't be more grateful that people want us to appear. And it looks like they want us on for one of their segments. I wonder what it's about...

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Airi

Hey, they want us to report on a cafe!
I think that's a first for us.

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Airi

I really wanna do this since I'm pretty good at this sort of stuff.

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Airi

I gotta let the others know...!

A few days later

Stage SEKAI

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Airi

Sorry I'm late!
I hope I didn't keep you waiting... Huh?

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Shizuku

Oh, Airi, hello.

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Airi

Wait...
Minori isn't here yet?

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Haruka

No, she's on classroom duty today, so she'll be running a little late.

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Shizuku

She sounded very excited.
I remember her saying, “I'm gonna write the best log entry ever!”

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Airi

Hehe. Looks like she's trying to get the most out of regular school life before she goes credit-based...

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Airi

Anyway, I guess we can start discussing our next stream and...

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Rin

Oh, Airi and the others are here!

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MEIKO

Haruka told us the good news!
You get to go on TV again, yes?

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Miku

You're reporting on a cafe, right?
What does that involve exactly?

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Airi

It's a segment for a show called “The Late Nite Wednesday Talk Show”, and we get to introduce a cafe in Shibuya that's been getting a lot of buzz.

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Airi

It's hosted by a popular idol and TV personality, and the show itself has been getting pretty good ratings.

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Rin

Really? Then, this is a huge offer!

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Shizuku

The show's producer was apparently looking for some high schoolers who knew Shibuya well, which led them to us.

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Luka

The producer contacted you directly?
This must've been a big decision.

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Rin

It's proof that everyone in TV is talking about MORE MORE JUMP! now!

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Haruka

Yes, that may be a part of it...

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Haruka

But it's actually quite common for staff we have worked with before to refer us as guests for TV gigs.

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Airi

Right. As a result, in terms of landing these appearances, who you know ends up being more important than how famous you are.

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Airi

Either way, I'm really happy.

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Len

So that's how it works.

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KAITO

But I have to think the staff referred you girls because of all the hard work you've done up until now.

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KAITO

I'm looking forward to seeing it air.

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Airi

Yeah, of course!
We'll bring over a video after it does!

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Miku

Oh, this is so exciting♪

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MEIKO

Do you know which cafe you'll be going to?

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Haruka

No, they said they're still working out the details. We should receive word once everything's finalized.

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Minori

Everyone!
I have big news! No, huge news!

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Shizuku

Oh, Minori, hello.
I hope classroom duty went well.

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Airi

What's going on? Why do you sound so flustered?

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Haruka

Did something happen?

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Minori

S-S-S-So...
That cafe we're supposed to introduce...

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Minori

They picked the one where I work!!!

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Airi

What?!

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Shizuku

Oh, what are the odds...?

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Minori

But there's a bit of a problem...

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Miku

A bit of a problem?

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Minori

Yeah.
During the day of the shoot, they're gonna be short on staff.

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Haruka

Short on staff...?

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Minori

A big group made a reservation on the same day as our shoot, which was okay since someone with years of experience had a shift scheduled.

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Minori

But they can't make it now because of a family matter...

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Minori

One person agreed to fill in, but we're afraid that it's gonna be too much for them...

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Rin

Oh no. That's terrible...

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Luka

And you can't help because of the shoot.

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Minori

Exactly!
Our hands are tied because I'm not available!

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Minori

On top of all that, the manager's been wishing for the longest time that our cafe would get a TV spot. I was so happy at first when I heard the news...

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Minori

But at this rate, the cafe won't be able to handle a TV shoot, let alone run properly. Which means they might have to turn down this offer...

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Miku

Isn't there anything we can do...?

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Len

Well...
I'm sure the manager really wants to do this, so it might be good to tell the show's staff that.

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Airi

Would it be possible for someone to work there just for a day?

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Minori

Huh...?

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Haruka

Do you know someone who can?

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Airi

Yeah.
I think I know just the person.

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Airi

Not only do they work part-time as front-end staff for retail, they can do quite a lot. Cooking, prepping or waiting tables should be a cinch.

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Airi

But there's no guarantee that they'll agree to help...

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Minori

Please ask them!
I'll let the manager know what's going on!

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Airi

Hehe. Got it.
Then, I'll try asking them.

Next Chapter: A Lifeline Gig!