Several dozen minutes later
Miyamasuzaka
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Ayumi
Hehe. Me too!
I'm glad we bumped into each other just as club activities were ending! Talk about perfect timing!
I'm glad we bumped into each other just as club activities were ending! Talk about perfect timing!
Ayumi
I've been aching to talk to you about your appearance on Arimura's show the other day!
Ayumi
I really loved it!
Ayumi
A lot of people I know have also been talking about it! Especially the fashion check segment!
Ayumi
That show sometimes brings professional athletes and famous authors in as guests, which caters to a fairly wide demographic. So a lot of people who don't know much about idols watch.
Airi
Seems that way. Recently, some people have even been saying that they've started tuning into our streams after seeing that show.
Airi
And they really didn't seem like the type of people who follow idols based on their profiles.
Airi
To think that so many different people have learned about who we are and gained an interest in us...
It kinda reminded me of how powerful TV is...
It kinda reminded me of how powerful TV is...
Ayumi
Yeah...
TV has helped a lot of celebrities turn into household names overnight.
TV has helped a lot of celebrities turn into household names overnight.
Ayumi
But I think they all gained an interest in your group because you've been working so hard.
Ayumi
Including me! You were on fire during that fashion check segment! It made me want to see you do more of those kinds of things now!
Airi
I can't say for sure if we'll get to be on another one anytime soon, but if that's what people want...
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Ayumi
Huh? Is someone calling you?
Ayumi
Yeah, sure.
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Saito
<You're being asked to appear on a variety show. It's only available for viewing online, but it's actually very popular...>
Saito
<Most of the people who appear on it are comedians since it usually involves a lot of pranks and unexpected occurrences.>
Saito
<I know you were on a lot of these kinds of shows when you were still with QT, but this would be your first time as a member of MORE MORE JUMP!, right?>
Saito
<This show sort of hearkens back to that time, which likely means doing some over-the-top stuff, but...>
Saito
<What do you think?
You do appear to be free when they need you, but the final call is yours.>
You do appear to be free when they need you, but the final call is yours.>
Airi
I know they want me to that sort of variety-show spectacle, but my goal will still be to spread hope to as many people as I can.
Airi
Plus, there's no reason for me to refuse this offer if it can help increase our group's name recognition!
Saito
<I'll let you know during our meeting tomorrow after I receive more details regarding the show.>
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Ayumi
Did you just get a new offer...?
Ayumi
Wow, really...?!
That's great...!
That's great...!
Ayumi
But you said something about being a variety-show spectacle...? Does that mean you're going to be on another...?
Ayumi
Cool...!
I always loved seeing you on variety shows because of the energy you brought to the table, so I'll be looking forward to this one!
I always loved seeing you on variety shows because of the energy you brought to the table, so I'll be looking forward to this one!
Airi
Hehe. Unlike the others, I'm not really a pure idol, so I've gotta make contributions where I can.
Ayumi
What?
Ayumi
Oh, uh... O-Okay.
Again, I'll be looking forward to it...
Again, I'll be looking forward to it...
Ayumi
But what you just said about not being a pure idol...
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Ayumi
I know, right?
Especially considering how a lot of students use this street.
Especially considering how a lot of students use this street.
Ayumi
Oh, yeah...
And you're that way, so I guess this is where we'll part for today.
And you're that way, so I guess this is where we'll part for today.
Ayumi
Okay!
Today was sort of a coincidence, but let's actually plan for it next time!
Today was sort of a coincidence, but let's actually plan for it next time!
Ayumi
Let me know when you think we'll be able to!
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Several dozen minutes later
Airi's Room
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Airi
I know school's about studying and stuff, but seeing my friends always puts a smile on my face...
Airi
Wait, I don't have time to get all sentimental right now. I've gotta start coming up with stream ideas for tomorrow's meeting.
Airi
What if we split it into two parts?
The first half would be for our newcomers, and the latter half for everyone else...
The first half would be for our newcomers, and the latter half for everyone else...
Airi
No, that might not be such a good idea.
We'd essentially be forcing them to choose between one or the other.
We'd essentially be forcing them to choose between one or the other.
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Airi
Come to think of it, every VIRTUAL SINGER show I've seen so far has been really good...
Airi
Wait, why am I asking myself that?
I should just go over to SEKAI and ask them myself!
I should just go over to SEKAI and ask them myself!
A few minutes later
Stage SEKAI
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Airi
Normally, I'd run into at least one of them. Maybe they're practicing backstage or something...
Airi
No, I don't think so...
It's right out in the open, so we'd have noticed. Where does it lead to...?
It's right out in the open, so we'd have noticed. Where does it lead to...?
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Next Chapter: SEKAI's New Area