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Airi
Nice work, everyone!
Our meeting for that show went pretty well. It's really going to be our first time appearing as regulars.
Our meeting for that show went pretty well. It's really going to be our first time appearing as regulars.
Haruka
You're always nervous, but today was on a different level. You were as stiff as a robot before we'd even entered the building...
Airi
The gate at the entrance even closed on you. But I guess it is like you to mix up your entry ID with your commuter pass...
Saito
Hehe. I know you were nervous, but I'm really glad that our meeting went as well as it did...
Airi
Yeah, everything went perfectly!
And it was so easy to talk about stuff since we'd worked with the director before on a different show.
And it was so easy to talk about stuff since we'd worked with the director before on a different show.
Shizuku
The producer we got to meet for the first time also seemed like a very nice person.
Haruka
Yeah. They even took the time to ask us all about what kind of message we were hoping to send.
Haruka
I know this was just a chance for us to meet everyone, but I'm really looking forward to how things are going to turn out.
Saito
Oh, I just remembered.
There's another matter that I'd like to discuss with all of you.
There's another matter that I'd like to discuss with all of you.
Saito
Yes, for an outdoor music event called the “Idol Lovers Festival.” You may or may not have—
Shizuku
Yes, and not just idols. Fans of idols as well. It's famous for being like a rite of passage for young idol groups.
Saito
The media, music producers, agency scouts and countless others from the industry are usually present. As a result, this event has become a very big deal.
Airi
Still, this is Idol Lovers we're talking about.
You can't just sign up and perform there.
You can't just sign up and perform there.
Airi
You usually need a certain amount of experience and name recognition in order to receive an invite...
Saito
They've decided to invite MORE MORE JUMP! because you've all been able to build up a good track record.
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Shizuku
So, does this mean the festival's operators have been watching what we've been doing...?
Haruka
The channel it airs on requires a subscription, but it is aired live on TV every year.
Minori
Also, it'd be really hard to put on shows right now because of scheduling and budgeting issues.
Minori
But if we're being invited to perform at Idol Lovers, then we don't have to worry about any of those things.
Shizuku
Our fans are going to be so excited!
A lot of them have been commenting on our streams about how much they want another show!
A lot of them have been commenting on our streams about how much they want another show!
Airi
The truth is, I've been wanting to perform at Idol Lovers since when I was still with QT...
Minori
Oh, the thing they do every year!
You always get to see different groups perform and interact with one another!
You always get to see different groups perform and interact with one another!
Saito
Yes, this has apparently involved everything from dance battles to eating competitions.
Saito
But this year, they'll be pairing up two different groups to do a joint performance.
Haruka
The group that has Mr. Hiiragi as their producer. The same person that helped build ASRUN.
Minori
I've watched them a few times on TV too.
They're really amazing singers and their dancing is impeccable...
They're really amazing singers and their dancing is impeccable...
Shizuku
I've been hearing their name more often recently, but I didn't realize they were that good!
Shizuku
And to think that we may get to perform with them on stage? This is so exciting, and such an honor.
Saito
But despite ReLight's popularity, they've been receiving a lot of nasty comments on social media.
Airi
I remember one person saying, “They aren't good. They just have a big agency backing them.” Another even said, “They're all rotten on the inside.”
Minori
Wh-Wh-Wh-What?!
They've never given off that impression on TV or in any magazine interview.
They've never given off that impression on TV or in any magazine interview.
Minori
I can't really say what their personalities are like, but I totally get why they're so popular right now! I mean, they really are amazing at singing and dancing!
Saito
But since there's a chance that you'll be performing alongside them, I thought it'd be good to at least be aware of this sort of thing.
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Minori
Right! We're gonna go to Idol Lovers and give everyone the best performance we possibly can!
Saito
It is true that ReLight has been putting on incredible performances, so I'm sure this festival should end up being a good learning experience for all of you.
Airi
(Yeah, when it comes to idols, ReLight has recently started standing head and shoulders above the rest...)
Airi
(And being asked to perform with them means that the spotlight's going to be on our abilities...)
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Airi
As a singer, as a dancer and as a variety show star! I'm gonna keep evolving and become a super idol who can do it all!
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