My Color! - 5: The Unwanted Me

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Haruka

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

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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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Comment

<She's different from what I imagined.>
<Is she going for a new image?>

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Comment

<That's actually kind of interesting.>
<That's not the Shizuku I want to see.>
<She always seemed more refined, you know?>

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Comment

<This isn't Shizuku.>

Scramble Crossing

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Shizuku

...

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Shizuku

(What am I supposed to do...?)

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Shizuku

(If I consider the fans, the best thing would be to protect my Cheerful*Days image.)

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Shizuku

(The fans are sure to be happy if I continue being the perfect Shizuku Hinomori they're familiar with.)

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Shizuku

(But...)

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Shizuku

...

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Passerby A

Wait... Isn't that Shizuku Hinomori over there?!

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Shizuku

...!

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Passerby B

Yeah, it is! She's so beautiful!
She really has that celebrity aura!

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Passerby A

It's amazing how she always dazzles like that?
Hey, should we try saying hi?

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Shizuku

Oh...!

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Shizuku

(Maybe if I try to smile and sign autographs like usual... But...)

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Comment

<This isn't Shizuku.>

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Shizuku

(No, I can't... I'll only end up disappointing them now...)

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Shizuku

...

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Miyamasuzaka

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Passersby

Whoa! It's Shizuku Hinomori!

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Passersby

No way! Talk about lucky!

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Shizuku

*Gasp*...

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Passersby

Huh? What's going on?

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Passersby

Over there. It's Shizuku Hinomori.

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Shizuku

(What should I do? If I try to get away, I'll just be recognized by someone else...)

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Shizuku

Where can I go...?

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Shizuku

Oh...

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Shizuku

I'm sorry...!

Stage SEKAI

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Shizuku

I ended up running...

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Shizuku

The others would get upset if they knew I was using SEKAI this way.

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Luka

Is that you, Shizuku?

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Shizuku

Oh, Luka...

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Luka

Is something wrong? You seem upset.
But you're still looking lovely regardless...

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Shizuku

No, I'm not lovely or anything...

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Luka

It sounds like something is wrong.

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Luka

If you feel comfortable talking about it, I'd be happy to listen.

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Luka

Miku and Rin are busy practicing, so it's just me right now.

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Shizuku

...

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Luka

I understand. It's not easy to open up about yourself to someone you only met recently.

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Luka

We should probably get to know each other a little better if we're going to be friends...

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Luka

Oh, I have a great idea!

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Shizuku

Huh?

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Luka

I'll tell you a secret about myself, Shizuku.
Promise not to tell Miku or the others, okay?

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Shizuku

A-A secret about you...?

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Luka

Yes. You see...

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Luka

My cheeks are incredibly soft.

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Shizuku

Wait... Your cheeks?

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Luka

Indeed. Watch this.
I can stretch them out this much...!

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Shizuku

Oh, they really are...! That's amazing...!

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Luka

Shee? I toldju sho!

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Shizuku

Pfft... Hahaha.

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Shizuku

You really are playful, aren't you, Luka?

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Luka

Hehe. I knew it...

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Luka

You're much lovelier when you smile, Shizuku.

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Shizuku

Ah...
Thank you, Luka...

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Shizuku

If you're willing to listen, would you mind if I told you about what happened?

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Luka

I see. So that's what happened.

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Shizuku

Yes. I really want MORE MORE JUMP! to inspire as many fans as possible, but I may end up limiting how we can reach them...

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Shizuku

However, I don't want to disappoint all my existing fans either...

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Luka

That is a tough one. Nobody wants to disappoint their fans...

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Shizuku

It's been the same ever since I was little...

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Shizuku

Everyone has always done so much for me but...

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Shizuku

My carelessness always ends up disappointing someone without me realizing it.

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Shizuku

I've lost track of how often I've been told, “It's such a waste for someone so beautiful...“

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Luka

That's terrible...

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Shizuku

No... It's the truth and I can't help it...

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Shizuku

I also get told that I have a strong aura or a powerful presence about me...

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Shizuku

But it was always so difficult for me to maintain that image.

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Luka

...

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Shizuku

Even then, I thought that if I worked hard as an idol, I might be able to live up to their expectations.

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Shizuku

But in the end, nothing ever changed...
I never became what my fans expected me to be...

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Luka

I see...

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Luka

Being an idol really is tough. We're in a position where we have to be able to accept the feelings of so many, which is why we have to be mindful of each and every person.

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Luka

So what do you plan on doing, Shizuku...?

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Shizuku

I don't know...

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Shizuku

I'm sure the fans would be happier and more supportive if I kept being the idol they expect me to be.

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Shizuku

Back then, I was happy knowing that I was living up to their expectations.

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Shizuku

But I can't do that on my own...

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Shizuku

I don't want to limit our options as a group just to protect my image...

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Shizuku

But if I show the fans who I really am, I'm sure they'll be disappointed again.

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Luka

...

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Luka

Are you sure that being your real self would be so bad?

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Shizuku

Huh?

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Luka

Giving everyone hope for a better tomorrow...

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Luka

That's the kind of group MORE MORE JUMP! strives to be, correct?

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Shizuku

Yes, but...

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Luka

Are you saying the real Shizuku is unable to do that?

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Shizuku

But...

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Shizuku

I mean, nobody wants to see the real me...

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Luka

Are you sure about that?

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Luka

I'm willing to bet there are plenty of people out there who would support you for who you are.

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Shizuku

Support me for who I am...?

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Luka

Yes. Try taking a look around.

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Luka

I'm sure you'll find them.

Next Chapter: Unsaid Words