Stage SEKAI
Minori
...so a lot of things happened after that!
Luka
Yes, I see...
Miku
So, did that lady make it in time for the shoot?
Minori
Yeah! I told the receptionist what was going on, and they said they'd show her in from there! So, I'm sure everything worked out!
KAITO
Okay, that's good to hear...
Len
Still, talk about a busy day...
On top of going house hunting, you saved that old lady and had a meeting afterwards. I'm sure you're all tired...
On top of going house hunting, you saved that old lady and had a meeting afterwards. I'm sure you're all tired...
Rin
Oh, how did that meeting go?
Can you tell us what this show you're gonna be on is like?!
Can you tell us what this show you're gonna be on is like?!
Airi
Hehe. That's why we're here!
Airi
It's a late night talk show in the eleven o'clock slot. It's hosted by a famous comedian and they have a different set of guests on each week...
Shizuku
Which is where we come in.
MEIKO
That means you'll be joined by other guests. Do you already know who they are?
Minori
A model named Yuika and an influencer named MYU!
Airi
Not only are they both pretty famous, but the comedian hosting this show, Mr. Arimura, is one of the biggest names in the business. I'm getting nervous just thinking about that.
Miku
He's that famous...?!
MEIKO
It's incredible that you get to work alongside such celebrities.
Shizuku
Isn't this the most high-profile offer MORE MORE JUMP! has ever received?
Haruka
Yeah. The studio's so big that there's even room for a live audience.
Minori
This is the first time we'll have an audience watching as we do a shoot!
Minori
I'm so excited♪ What do you think that's gonna be like...?
Airi
I get your excitement, but we've still gotta come up with a good talk segment.
Miku
A talk segment?
Haruka
A part of the show involves segments that the guests come up with themselves.
Shizuku
Some past examples include making hamburgers with your favorite ingredients and trying to win 10,000 yen from the lottery.
Len
I see. And now you have to come up with one for yourselves...
Luka
That sounds both fun and difficult at the same time.
KAITO
Unlike your usual streams, the viewers of this show won't all necessarily know who you are. That means your segment needs to appeal to a wider audience.
Airi
Exactly. We have a lot to do in a short amount of time, but I'm sure we'll be able to figure something out by working together...!
Haruka
Also, we need to stay sharp since we have that interview afterwards to see if we can turn that place into the MORE MORE HOUSE.
Rin
O-Oh, right...
Len
You're super busy all of a sudden...
Please try to be mindful of your health.
Please try to be mindful of your health.
Minori
Thanks, Len!
We promise to be extra careful!
We promise to be extra careful!
Miku
Hehe. We'll be rooting for you.
And I can't wait to see this show.
And I can't wait to see this show.
The day of the shoot
TV Station - Studio
Arimura
Alright, let's have our resident fashionista give her verdict!
Arimura
Who's more fashionable...?
It is Airi, or is it Minori?
It is Airi, or is it Minori?
Yuika
Personally, I don't think “cute” is the right word for what I'm seeing... I'd have to go with “interesting”...
Minori
Th-Th-Th-This was my attempt at a street look since I don't often wear these kinds of clothes!
Minori
This cap with a bandana tied around it is one of its biggest selling points.
Airi
W-Wait just right there!
No one said anything about us giving presentations on our outfits!
No one said anything about us giving presentations on our outfits!
Airi
And I've got plenty to say!
Check out the king crabs on these socks! Talk about a cute touch! Aren't they adorable...?!
Check out the king crabs on these socks! Talk about a cute touch! Aren't they adorable...?!
Minori
I-If we're gonna talk about nice touches, you should see the design on the shirt I'm wearing underneath!
Yuika
No, that's not fair since we can't see it right now. Also, not being able to come up with the word “undershirt” makes you sound like a fashion novice.
Shizuku
(Even though it's her first time on this kind of variety show, Minori's doing an incredible job.)
Haruka
(She says funny things without having to think about it, which really helps with these kinds of shows. I'm actually a little jealous...)
Minori
Y-Yes, I'm a novice when it comes to fashion, but I took a stab at trying something new! My socks are each a different color and...
Airi
Again, no presenting! How long do you plan on yammering on?!
Shizuku
(Airi's also doing well with her quips.)
Haruka
(But Airi would never wear this sort of outfit. I guess she went with it for the sake of the show...)
Haruka
(And the audience seems to be enjoying everything... We should be fine as long as we can keep this up.)
Arimura
And the winner of Yuika's Idol Fashion Check is... Minori! Congratulations!
Yuika
Choosing an outfit that uses five different types of fabrics was pretty interesting, and your presentation was fun to see.
Minori
Woohoo!
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Airi
Grr... But my ocean-themed outfit...
I worked so hard to find clothes with crabs, crayfish and hermit crabs on them...!
I worked so hard to find clothes with crabs, crayfish and hermit crabs on them...!
Arimura
I honestly thought it was a coin toss in the end, but it's also clear that Yuika knows her stuff when it comes to fashion!
Arimura
Anyway, that concludes her segment!
And thank you both for participating, Airi, Minori.
And thank you both for participating, Airi, Minori.
Minori & Airi
Thank you very much!
Crew Member
Thank you all very much!
We'll be taking a short break here!
We'll be taking a short break here!
Crew Member
We'll resume in twenty minutes.
Any members of the audience that need to use the facilities should do so now.
Any members of the audience that need to use the facilities should do so now.
Haruka
Nice work back there.
That segment Yuika came up with ended up being a lot of fun.
That segment Yuika came up with ended up being a lot of fun.
Haruka
You made all those great quips, Airi, and I really liked the outfit you picked out, Minori.
Minori
Hehe. I sorta jumped when I heard that my opponent would be Airi, but I'm so glad I ended up winning!
Minori
Wait, does this mean I have talent?
Am I really a fashionable person?!
Am I really a fashionable person?!
Airi
If that's your takeaway, I'm extremely jealous of how happy-go-lucky you are...
Shizuku
Still, we did our segment right at the beginning, and it went well. All we have left is MYU's segment. We'll be done after that...
Haruka
Yeah, but we don't have any breaks left, so we need to stay sharp until the end.
Minori
Oh, I should go to the restroom while I can!
Airi
It should be somewhere over on the left after you exit the studio. Just be careful not to get lost on your way back.
Minori
Okay, be right back!
Several minutes later
Minori
Phew... Thank goodness!
I managed to find my way back!
I managed to find my way back!
Minori
I thought I was gonna get lost since the hallways in these kinds of TV stations all look the same...
Miku
<Hi, Minori!
Your shoot's been going really well!>
Your shoot's been going really well!>
Minori
Hi, Miku!
Minori
Were you watching?
Miku
<Yes, we've all been watching from inside your pocket!>
Miku
<That fashion check segment was really good! I'd love to see it again after it airs.>
Minori
You liked it that much...?!
Hehe. I really appreciate you saying that since I also had a lot of fun!
Hehe. I really appreciate you saying that since I also had a lot of fun!
Miku
<The audience also seemed to enjoy everything. They were laughing and applauding the whole time...!>
Minori
Yeah, I'm also glad they're having such a fun time! Getting direct feedback like this has been really great, so I wanna keep doing my best after our break and...
Audience Member A
So, where'd the original guests go?
Why is MORE MORE JUMP! or whoever here instead?
Why is MORE MORE JUMP! or whoever here instead?
Minori
Huh...?
Audience Member A
I was really looking forward to seeing LiLia here today. I mean, that's why I applied to be a member of the audience.
Audience Member B
Oh, they're overseas right now.
Apparently, they're having trouble flying back due to bad weather.
Apparently, they're having trouble flying back due to bad weather.
Audience Member A
Wow, really?
So that's how those other girls ended up taking their place?
So that's how those other girls ended up taking their place?
Audience Member A
I mean, these things happen.
And MORE MORE JUMP! is trying their best...
And MORE MORE JUMP! is trying their best...
Audience Member B
But I still wish LiLia were here.
Minori
...
Miku
<Minori...>
Minori
Right...
Minori
That's understandable. They applied to be a part of the audience because they wanted to see a specific group...
Minori
I mean, I'd be disappointed too if I were put in the same situation.
Miku
<I mean... Yes, that is understandable...>
Minori
We were sure that we could make today's shoot fun for everyone by doing what we always do...
Minori
But we really should've thought more about how we're replacing someone else...
Miku
<...>
???
Minori? Is that you?
Minori
Huh...?
Elderly Lady
Hello.
It's good to see you again.
It's good to see you again.
Minori
You're that lady from the other day...!
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