From the Marks Left Behind

Main Street

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Airi

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Phew...
We sure did a lot today, looking at four different houses.
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Minori

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Yeah, and we found a really amazing house right at the end!
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Haruka

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Still, there's no telling whether or not we're going to get approved.
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MEIKO

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<You'll be meeting with the landlady at eight the evening after next for an interview, yes?>
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Shizuku

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I wasn't expecting to be interviewed. I'm actually a little nervous. What do you think we're going to be asked...?
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Airi

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Questions that show whether or not we're actually capable of making our dreams come true, right?
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Minori

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H-How are we supposed to clearly convey that...?
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Luka

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<Whatever you're asked, I think you should tell this landlady how you truly feel. Just be yourselves and say whatever comes to mind.>

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Miku

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<Is someone calling?>
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Shizuku

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Oh, it's Saito.
Let me just press the speakerphone button and... Yes, hello?

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Saito

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<Hello!
You all went to look at those houses, yes? Did you find anything nice?>

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Shizuku

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Yes, we found a very lovely one.
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Minori

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We have to get approved for it first... But you've really gotta see it, Saito!
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Saito

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<That's great to hear...!
I really wish I could be there with you all, but the inn's just too busy right now...>
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Haruka

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That's more than okay.
We still can't thank you enough for finding a real estate agency for us while working at your family's inn.
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Airi

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If we do manage to get approved, you're gonna be the first one to receive a tour! So wish us luck!
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Saito

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<Thank you!
I feel even more motivated to do a good job here!>
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Saito

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<Oh, also...
There's another reason why I called you.>
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Saito

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<The producer for iHaz, Mr. Kuromiya, just contacted me.>
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Minori

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Really?
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Saito

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<Yes, and...>
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Saito

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<Apparently, the idol group that was supposed to appear on one of his other shows had to cancel all of a sudden...>
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Saito

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<So, MORE MORE JUMP! is being asked to fill in for them.>
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Haruka

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Huh...?
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Minori

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Wait...
We get to be on TV again?!
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Saito

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<Yes, but it's a tight schedule.
The shoot for it is the day after tomorrow... How do you all feel about this?>
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Saito

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<You currently have nothing going on that day, but I felt that I should ask just in case.>
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Minori

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The day after tomorrow...
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Shizuku

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That's when the landlady's going to interview us.
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Airi

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As important as that interview is, we shouldn't let a chance like this slip by...
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Haruka

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I agree. And since it's one of Mr. Kuromiya's shows, it's probably going to air for one of the big networks... This is a huge opportunity for us to raise our name recognition.
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Minori

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B-By the way, did you hear when it might end?!
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Saito

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<Let's see... It's scheduled to end at three.>
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Shizuku

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Oh, that works out really well since our interview is at eight.
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Minori

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Yeah, we'd have five hours to pack up and move! That should be more than enough time!
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Haruka

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Then, would you mind accepting this offer on our behalf?
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Saito

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<Understood!
Also, are you all free after this?>
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Shizuku

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Yes, we're free.
We were actually just about to head home...
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Saito

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<Perfect!
The thing is, the station would like to have a meeting with you right now if possible.>
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Saito

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<They don't seem set on it if it's too much trouble, but would you be willing to make a quick detour...?>
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Minori

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Of course!
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Haruka

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If the shoot's the day after tomorrow, we should sit down and meet with them as soon as we can.
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Saito

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<Wonderful!
Then, I'll let the station know that you'll be dropping by soon. In the meantime, please start heading over.>
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Minori

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Roger!
Thank you so much, Saito!
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Shizuku

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We'll see you later.

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Len

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<That's awesome.
You really get to be on TV again?>
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Airi

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I know, right?
We really can't thank Mr. Kuromiya enough. First, we got to go on iHaz, and now this.
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Luka

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<But you all should hurry.
I'm sure the producer's eagerly awaiting your arrival.>
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KAITO

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<Then, we should head back to SEKAI.
Tell us how things go later, okay?>
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Minori

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Okay!
We'll talk again soon!
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Haruka

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Alright, we should get going.
See you all later.
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Rin

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<Bye bye!>
Several dozen minutes later
Miyamasuzaka

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Minori

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Huff... Huff...
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Minori

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I thought it was pretty close by...
But getting here took longer than I was expecting! I hope we're not making Mr. Kuromiya wait on us!
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Haruka

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I mean, none of us knew they were doing all that road construction...
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Airi

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Anyway, we gotta hurry!
We just got a message saying that he'll be waiting for us at seven in the meeting room.
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Minori

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Seven...? Wait, that's in five minutes!
Once the light turns green, we should bolt and...
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???

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Ah!

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Minori

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Huh...?
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Minori

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A-Are you okay?

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Elderly Lady

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Oh, pardon me...
This is so embarrassing. I think I just broke a heel...
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Haruka

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Can you stand?
Here, take my hand.
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Elderly Lady

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Thank you.
You're so sweet.
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Elderly Lady

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...!
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Airi

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...!
Is your foot hurt? Maybe your ankle?

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Elderly Lady

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Yes, I believe so...
I may've twisted it a little just now.
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Shizuku

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We should find a place where you can rest. Are there any benches or...
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Elderly Lady

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No, no, I'll be fine.
I appreciate the concern, but I should be able to make it to my destination. It's actually just right there.
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Shizuku

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B-But...
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Minori

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Then, I'll help you get there!
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Elderly Lady

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What...?
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Minori

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You guys go on ahead without me, okay?
I'll be right behind you!
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Airi

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Okay.
We'll let Mr. Kuromiya know that you're helping her.
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Minori

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Thanks!
See you in a bit!

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Elderly Lady

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I'm so sorry...
You and your friends also seemed to be in a hurry.
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Minori

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No, that's totally okay since they agreed to go on ahead without me!
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Minori

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Anyway, where were you headed?
My hope is that you'll get a chance to rest there and...
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Elderly Lady

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Oh, actually, it's right there.
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Minori

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Where...?
Wait, the TV station?
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Elderly Lady

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Yes...
I'm here to see the shoot for a talk show.
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Elderly Lady

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But it'll be starting soon. Whatever shall I do...?
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Minori

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(She's going to be a part of the studio audience...?)
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Minori

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(But they probably won't let her in once the cameras start rolling. She seems so excited about it. I don't want her to miss out...)
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Minori

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Please let me carry you on my back!
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Elderly Lady

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What?
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Minori

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We'll be able to move faster, and you might just make it in time to see that shoot!

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Minori

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You sounded really excited about it, so I don't want you to miss it!
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Elderly Lady

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Thank you, Minori...
I really appreciate you being so kind.
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Minori

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Again, it's okay!
We were also just headed there anyway!

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Minori

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Okay, please hang on tight...!
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Minori

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Hm?
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Minori

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(Wait a second...
When did I tell her my name?)
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