Phoenix Bridal Fair Venue
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Minori
Wow, this place is huge! And everything's so pretty!
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Minori
Here we are, you guys!
I've arrived at the venue for the Phoenix Bridal Fair!
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Comments
<It's way bigger than I imagined!>
<What's that thing in the back? An aquarium?>
<Tell us more!>
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Minori
Heh heh heh. I can tell you're all really excited♪ So, lemme start reporting on what's around me!
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Minori
Let's see... Based on the pamphlet they were giving out...
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Minori
This is the second Phoenix Bridal Fair, and the theme of this convention is “A Smile-Filled Wedding Designed Just For You!”
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Minori
It looks like the dress exhibit, fitting area and the chapel next door for mock weddings are all back from the first time.
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Minori
But the exhibit's supposed to be even more amazing this time around! And you can experience ceremonies that you wouldn't see normally!
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Comments
<Are they that unusual?>
<Can you tell us more?>
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Minori
So... They have ceremonies for trains, aquariums and the great outdoors...
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Comments
<Like on a real train?!>
<An aquarium wedding sounds really fun!>
<Oh, imagine getting married while surrounded by nature!>
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Minori
Apparently, there's also a wedding show scheduled for later. And it finishes by saying, “We hope you enjoy this supercharged iteration of the Phoenix Bridal Fair!”
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Minori
I didn't know about this wedding show...!
That sounds like a lot of fun!
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Minori
So, everyone, what should we check out first?
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Comments
<The train wedding!>
<The fitting area!>
<You should go wherever you like, Minori.>
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Minori
Oh no! So many different suggestions...!
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Minori
Hmm... Where to go first...?
They all sound really fun, but...
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???
E-Excuse me... Are you in need of assistance?
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???
If you'd like, I can tell you more about what's available on each floor...
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Minori
Oh, that'd be great!
Then... Wait, huh?
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Minori
N-Nene...?!
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Nene
H-Hanasato...?!
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Minori & Nene
Why are you...?!
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Minori
Wh-What are you doing here, Nene?!
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Nene
I-It's a long story...!
Anyway, Hanasato, you have your phone on a selfie stick. Does that mean...?
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Minori
Huh? Oh no!
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Comments
<Are you friends with the staff, Minori?>
<Oh, can we see your friend more?>
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Minori
No...!
Nene's in frame!
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Minori
(Wh-What do I do?! I can't show her without asking for her permission first. Also, even with the camera pointed back at me now, us just talking would reveal too much information about her...!)
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Minori
(As much as I don't wanna do this to everyone who's watching right now...!)
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Minori
I-I'm really sorry, you guys, but I have to pause here for a second, for my friend's sake!
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Comments
<I had a feeling.>
<Come back soon!>
<Have fun.>
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Minori
Ph-Phew... That was close...
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Nene
Th-Thanks, Hanasato...
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Nene
Also, I'm sorry for interrupting your stream like that. I really had no idea it was you... Anyway, I'll let you get back to what you were doing!
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Minori
N-No, that's okay!
My viewers said they'd wait for me.
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Minori
More importantly, what are you doing here? And that dress you're wearing...!
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Nene
So, uhh... The thing is...
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Minori
Oh, you're working as a part-timer!
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Nene
Yeah, but no one told me that I'd be wearing this dress until I got here today. That was a pretty big surprise...
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Minori
Really...?!
Still, it looks amazing on you!
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Minori
I mean, it's so you!
Plus, your hair and makeup are spot-on!
You really look like you're about to get married today!
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Nene
Th-Thanks...
I'm still a little embarrassed, but I appreciate the compliment...
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Minori
Does this mean you're gonna be wearing that dress all day while helping the guests?
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Nene
I will be helping the guests...
But my job today mostly centers around the show.
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Minori
Oh, I saw that in the pamphlet!
You guys are doing a wedding show, right?
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Nene
Yeah, that's right.
“The Happy Wedding Show” will be taking place later tonight.
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Nene
And helping the guests while wearing this dress is supposed to double as an advertisement for that.
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Nene
I know you might not be able to since you're doing a stream, but I hope you'll be free later to come and see it.
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Minori
Of course!
I should be done streaming by then, so I'll be there!
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Nene
Hehe. Thanks, Hanasato.
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Nene
Anyway, I shouldn't keep you from your fans. Feel free to resume your stream and...
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Woman's Voice
Ms. Kusanagi, do you have a minute?
Oh, hold on.
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Female Staff Member
By any chance...
Are you Minori Hanasato from MORE MORE JUMP!...?
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Minori
Huh?
Y-Yes, I'm Minori Hanasato...
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Female Staff Member
I knew it!
I'd heard about your stream, but I still wasn't expecting to see you here in person...!
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Female Staff Member
Oh, I'm sorry...
My name is Nozaki. I'm in charge of marketing for this event.
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Nozaki
My daughter's actually a huge MORE MORE JUMP! fan, and we watch your streams together often. I couldn't help but get a little giddy...
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Minori
Wait, is that true?!
Th-That's so wonderful to hear!
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Nozaki
You two seemed to be having a rather friendly chat just now, Ms. Kusanagi...
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Nene
Oh, um... We're acquaintances.
We go to different schools, but we've practiced singing together before...
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Nozaki
Ah, so you are friends.
You two do seem to be around the same age.
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Nozaki
Our target demographic also included girls in your age group, Ms. Hanasato, so I'm glad you decided to come. Again, I heard that you'd be doing a stream here today...
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Minori
Yes, that's right! My streams involve visiting places my viewers want to go and talking about what I see. I was actually just about to start taking a look around.
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Nozaki
Oh, really?!
Then, I hope you enjoy everything!
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Minori
Thank you!
I plan on seeing as much as I can since my viewers sounded very excited about this convention!
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Nozaki
Your viewers...
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Nene
...?
Is something the matter, Ms. Nozaki?
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Nozaki
...
Ms. Hanasato? If possible...
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Nozaki
I'd like to make an official offer regarding your stream today. Would you be willing to accept?
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Minori
What?!
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Nozaki
I know this is very sudden.
Normally, I'd contact your manager about this and go through all the necessary steps with them...
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Nozaki
But us running into each other like this has to be more than a simple coincidence. So, if it's possible, would you be able to accept my offer? There's just so much we want to tell your viewers...
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Minori
Tell them...?
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Nozaki
Yes, about just how much fun weddings are.
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Nozaki
These days, you hear people saying weddings cost too much, or that they're too much bother.
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Nozaki
But if someone your age used her platform to show just how much fun weddings really are and how low-stress they can be, I feel that you'd be able to reach a wide audience...
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Minori
Oh...
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Nozaki
But again, I know this is very sudden...
If you don't feel comfortable accepting, then I'll understand.
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Minori
Okay!
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Minori
Please give me a minute to discuss with our group's manager!
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Minori
O-Oh, but...
I still plan on showing as many things as I can during my stream either way, so there's no need for you to worry there!
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Nozaki
R-Really?
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Minori
Yes, really!
I think the message you're trying to send is really nice, and I want to make the most of all the opportunities I can get as an idol!
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Nene
...!
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Nene
(That's incredible...
I wouldn't be able to make a quick decision like that if I were put in her situation.)
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Nene
(Her experience as a professional idol really comes through.)
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Nozaki
Thank you very much, Ms. Hanasato...!
I'd also like to discuss this with your manager.
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Minori
Thank you!
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Minori
Oh, actually... I've already started streaming, and I'm keeping everyone waiting right now... Would it be okay for me to resume in the meantime?
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Nozaki
Yes, of course.
Please feel free to resume whenever you like.
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Nozaki
Oh, actually...
Would you like a member of the staff to join you? That should make covering everything much easier.
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Nozaki
I know.
Would you mind lending her a hand, Ms. Kusanagi?
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Nene
Huh?
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Nene
M-Me...?!
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Nozaki
Yes, since you two seem to be friends.
I figured that her stream would go much smoother with you as her guide...
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Nene
Y-Yes, you're probably right... But...
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Nene
(Doesn't this mean I have to show my face in front of the camera...? While wearing this dress, of all things...)
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Nene
(But Hanasato's viewers should be focused on her, so maybe I shouldn't be so worried. Still...)
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Minori
Would you like to help me, Nene?!
Oh, but it's totally okay if you don't feel up to it...!
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Nene
Oh no...!
Those puppy-dog eyes...!
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Nene
(I guess this'll be good experience for me...)
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Nene
(If I want to perform all around the world as a pro myself, I need to get comfortable dealing with these sorts of situations.)
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Nene
Okay.
I'll do it.
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Nozaki
You will?!
Thank you so much!
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Minori
Yay!
Thanks for doing this, Nene!
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Nene
Yeah.
Thanks for having me...
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Nene
This is going to be my first stream ever, so I don't know how everything will go... But I promise to do what I can.
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Minori
No problem!
Let's do our best together!
Next Chapter: Dreamy Ceremonies