My Color! - 2: SEKAI's Newest Idol?!

Stage SEKAI

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Minori

Miku! Rin!
Hmm. They're not here...?

2

Airi

It's rare for both of them to be away.

3

Shizuku

Maybe they're having dinner right now?

4

Haruka

Isn't it a bit early for that...
Wait, do they even eat dinner...?

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5

Miku

Hello, everyone!

6

Minori

Wah...! Miku!
You surprised me...!

7

Shizuku

You seem a little different than usual. Did something happen?

8

Miku

Hehe♪
I have a new friend to introduce to you all today!

9

Haruka

A new friend?

10

Rin

Yup! We have someone who's going to be performing as an idol with us from now on♪

11

Minori

Really? Who is it...?!

12

Miku

Time for the big reveal!

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Luka

It's nice to meet you.
My name is Megurine Luka.

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14

Minori

L-Luka...?!

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Luka

Hehe. That's me.

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Luka

I'm looking forward to putting on some wonderful shows with Miku and Rin from now on.

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Luka

I hope I can count on your support♪

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Minori

Wow! What an aura...!
You're dazzling!

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Luka

Hehe. You're over-exaggerating, Minori.

20

Minori

Huh? You already know my name?!

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Luka

Of course. Miku and Rin told me all about you.

22

Luka

Like you four discovering your true feelings and forming your own idol group...

23

Luka

And we even talked about a few embarrassing stories that I probably shouldn't repeat in front of everyone.

24

Airi

Huh?! Wait, what are you talking about?!

25

Minori

Could it be that... D-Did you see me practicing my autograph last night...?!

26

Haruka

You were practicing your autograph, Minori?

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Luka

Hehe. I'm just teasing♪
I was just trying to surprise everyone.

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Luka

I'm hoping to get to know more about each of you, so feel free to chat any time.

29

Airi

Sigh... Don't scare me by saying stuff like that...!

30

Shizuku

You seem like quite the playful type, Ms. Luka.

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Luka

Hehe. Well, thank you...
But there's no need to be so formal with me.

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Shizuku

Oh, then... Just Luka is okay?

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Luka

Yes. Thank you, Shizuku♪

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Shizuku

Hehe. It feels like we're already friends.

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Miku

Luka's great at singing, dancing, and talking to the crowd♪

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Rin

Yeah♪ She can really do everything!

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Haruka

I sort of had the impression that Luka's reliable and ladylike, and I guess this means she really is.

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Minori

Yeah! Her idol aura is so strong too!
Her charisma has to be off the charts!

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Shizuku

You're right. I'm a little jealous.

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Minori

Huh? But you're always shining too, Shizuku! You're a great singer and dancer, and I love how you can do anything!

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Shizuku

Um, well... I can't do everything...

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Shizuku

It actually takes me longer to memorize songs and dance routines than most.

43

Minori

Wait, really?!

44

Airi

Shizuku may not be the type that can pick up something new immediately, but she makes up for it with her work ethic.

45

Minori

That's surprising...
I never would've guessed...

46

Shizuku

...

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Shizuku

Anyway, shall we get started with our meeting?
We'd love to get your input as well, Luka.

48

Luka

Yes, of course.

49

Rin

Wow! You really started doing livestreams?!

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Airi

Yep. We only just did our introduction video, but we're planning on doing more moving forward.

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Rin

Hey, how did it feel, livestreaming?

52

Haruka

It's really wonderful that we got to see everyone's comments in real-time.

53

Haruka

Since this was such an important announcement, we thought about recording it beforehand so that we could edit it...

54

Haruka

But I feel like doing it live allowed us to express our feelings better than we could have in a recorded video.

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Minori

I think so too!
Some of the comments were a bit harsh...

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Minori

But seeing everyone's comments right then and there really made it feel like our feelings reached them! It was really nice!

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Luka

Hehe. That's wonderful.

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Airi

Yeah. I get the feeling MORE MORE JUMP! is actually perfectly suited for livestreaming.

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Haruka

I agree. I think our focus should be on livestreaming for the time being.

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Shizuku

...!

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Shizuku

(Focus on... Livestreams...)

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Shizuku

(Our last video was just us doing a short introduction, so I was able to get through it without any issues...)

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Shizuku

(But if we keep doing live videos, I...)

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Luka

Do you have any idea what kinds of streams you want to do?

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Minori

Well... There's lots of things I'd like to try, but nothing really concrete. Do you have any ideas, Shizuku?

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Shizuku

Oh, well... Um...
I'm sorry. Not off the top of my head.

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Luka

Hm?

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Rin

Yeah, that's a tough one. How about you, Miku?

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Miku

Hmm... I'm not sure. I can't really think of anything specific on the spot either...

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Miku

But doing something you think the fans will enjoy is probably the best way to go, right?

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Minori

Something our fans will enjoy...?

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Minori

Oh!
I just thought of something!

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Airi

Nice! That was quick!
What have you got, Minori?

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Minori

Okay!... Um... What about showing everyone what we're usually like?

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Haruka

What we're usually like?

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Minori

Yeah! From the fans' perspective, getting the chance to see how their favorite idols act when the cameras are off would feel like a special treat!

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Minori

They normally only get to see idols on TV or while they're performing, right? I bet seeing everyone in a new light would make them like you even more...!

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Shizuku

A side of us that we don't show on TV or on stage...?

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Haruka

That's true. There are a lot of fans out there that like behind-the-scenes stuff.

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Shizuku

But...

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Shizuku

Won't some of the fans get disillusioned if they learn too much about that side of us?

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Airi

That's definitely a possibility. There are sure to be fans who would prefer not to know what their idols are like in their private lives.

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Minori

Y-You think so?
I was always happy to learn...

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Rin

I think it's a really interesting idea! Personally, I think everyone in MORE MORE JUMP! is always super cute♪

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Shizuku

Um... O-Okay...

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Haruka

If it's worrying you, we can come up with other ideas before making a decision.

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Shizuku

...

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Shizuku

(The fans are expecting me to be perfect, so that means I can't let my guard down even if it's a behind-the-scenes look.)

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Shizuku

(But I can't let my personal circumstances limit what the others can do. Especially not now after finally getting started.)

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Shizuku

(As long as I can maintain this perfect persona at all times...)

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Airi

...

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Shizuku

I'm probably overthinking it.
Your idea is wonderful, Minori.

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Airi

Are you really sure it's okay?

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Shizuku

Yes, I'm fine.
I didn't mean to make you worry.

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Haruka

Okay. Then let's start planning some content with that idea in mind. Miku, Rin, Luka, thank you for the feedback.

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Miku

You're very welcome!
I'm looking forward to your streams♪

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Minori

I'm sure the fans will love it too!

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Shizuku

I hope so too...

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Shizuku

(I have to do my best to not disappoint the fans...)

Airi

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