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...?
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.
14
Minori
L-Luka...?!
15
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♪
18
Minori
Wow! What an aura...!
You're dazzling!
19
Luka
Hehe. You're over-exaggerating, Minori.
20
Minori
Huh? You already know my name?!
21
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?
27
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.
32
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.
35
Miku
Luka's great at singing, dancing, and talking to the crowd♪
36
Rin
Yeah♪ She can really do everything!
37
Haruka
I sort of had the impression that Luka's reliable and ladylike, and I guess this means she really is.
38
Minori
Yeah! Her idol aura is so strong too!
Her charisma has to be off the charts!
39
Shizuku
You're right. I'm a little jealous.
40
Minori
Huh? But you're always shining too, Shizuku! You're a great singer and dancer, and I love how you can do anything!
41
Shizuku
Um, well... I can't do everything...
42
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
...
47
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?!
50
Airi
Yep. We only just did our introduction video, but we're planning on doing more moving forward.
51
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.
55
Minori
I think so too!
Some of the comments were a bit harsh...
56
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.
60
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...)
63
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.
67
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?
75
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.
80
Shizuku
But...
81
Shizuku
Won't some of the fans get disillusioned if they learn too much about that side of us?
82
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.
83
Minori
Y-You think so?
I was always happy to learn...
84
Rin
I think it's a really interesting idea! Personally, I think everyone in MORE MORE JUMP! is always super cute♪
85
Shizuku
Um... O-Okay...
86
Haruka
If it's worrying you, we can come up with other ideas before making a decision.
87
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.)
90
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.
93
Airi
Are you really sure it's okay?
94
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...
99
Shizuku
(I have to do my best to not disappoint the fans...)
100
Airi
...
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