The day of Idol Lovers
Backstage
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Haruka
Tickets did sell out again this year.
Even the extra seats they set up at the edges are all filled.
Even the extra seats they set up at the edges are all filled.
Minori
I always get pretty anxious, but this is Idol Lovers...! I don't think nervous begins to describe how I feel right now...!
Airi
(Normally, I'd tell her to calm down, but I'm in the same boat as her this time around.)
Airi
(Only young idol groups are allowed to perform here. Their hunger, drive and ability to shine is what makes this event.)
Airi
(The ones who perform here have honed their singing and dancing skills to a fine point...)
Airi
(Everyone's focus will probably be on ReLight for this event. So, even if I do give it absolutely everything I have, I won't come close to them or the ideal idol I've envisioned.)
Airi
(But I've done everything I can leading up to this. All I have to focus on now is one thing.)
Shizuku
I do like your serious expressions, Airi, but I was hoping to see you smile the way you usually do...
Airi
Yeah, I guess I am getting a little too worked up. My brow's probably all furrowed...
Airi
We get to take the stage at Idol Lovers, so let's go out there and have as much fun as we can...!
Idol Lovers Stage
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Chiharu
But are you really sure about us watching them from here? What if one of the attendees recognizes us?
Akari
Don't worry! Only people involved with the event are allowed around here, and the equipment should keep the crowd from seeing us!
Akari
This is their first event since that legendary solo show, so they're for sure gonna blow us all away!
Chiharu
MMJ really is something else.
They just keep getting more and more popular with each TV appearance. It's like they're able to do everything that we can't...
They just keep getting more and more popular with each TV appearance. It's like they're able to do everything that we can't...
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Airi
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Akari
I mean, she's just so cute!
Plus, whenever we make eye contact, she makes it feel like she's looking at just me. Like we've known each other forever...
Plus, whenever we make eye contact, she makes it feel like she's looking at just me. Like we've known each other forever...
Airi
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Akari
This is so different...
It's like she isn't just Momoi the really cute idol I've become used to seeing.
It's like she isn't just Momoi the really cute idol I've become used to seeing.
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Audience Member A
Wait, isn't that Momoi?
A.k.a. Happy Everyday...?
A.k.a. Happy Everyday...?
Audience Member B
Y-Yeah...
I've never thought of her as a great stage performer until now since she was such a big variety show star.
I've never thought of her as a great stage performer until now since she was such a big variety show star.
Airi
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Audience Member B
I didn't know she could make these kinds of expressions.
Audience Member A
She's really stealing the show...
Record Company Employee
MORE MORE JUMP, huh...
I'd heard that they're good, but not this good.
I'd heard that they're good, but not this good.
Show Producer
I'm just as surprised.
I guess this is what makes Idol Lovers such a great event.
I guess this is what makes Idol Lovers such a great event.
Show Producer
I didn't think another group could go toe-to-toe with ReLight.
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Akari
They're always showing us different sides of who they are and keep bringing new surprises to the table. Just watching them makes me smile...
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