O-Oh no...!
Look at how big that crowd is out there...!

Tickets did sell out again this year.
Even the extra seats they set up at the edges are all filled.

R-Really...?!

I always get pretty anxious, but this is Idol Lovers...! I don't think nervous begins to describe how I feel right now...!

(Normally, I'd tell her to calm down, but I'm in the same boat as her this time around.)

(Only young idol groups are allowed to perform here. Their hunger, drive and ability to shine is what makes this event.)

(The ones who perform here have honed their singing and dancing skills to a fine point...)

(I've always dreamed of becoming an idol who can dazzle others like them.)

(And now, I get to go on that stage.)

(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.)

(But I've done everything I can leading up to this. All I have to focus on now is one thing.)

(Spreading hope to as many people as we can through our performance!)

Um, Airi...?
Are you by chance feeling nervous right now?

Huh?

I do like your serious expressions, Airi, but I was hoping to see you smile the way you usually do...

Oh...

Yeah, I guess I am getting a little too worked up. My brow's probably all furrowed...

I can't go out there like this, can I?

But I feel more relaxed now.
Thanks, Shizuku.

We get to take the stage at Idol Lovers, so let's go out there and have as much fun as we can...!

Th-This is it...!

Next on stage is MMJ, right?!

Yeah...

But are you really sure about us watching them from here? What if one of the attendees recognizes us?

Don't worry! Only people involved with the event are allowed around here, and the equipment should keep the crowd from seeing us!

But most of all!
We get to see MMJ perform as members of the audience♪

That doesn't mean we shouldn't be worried...

Yeah, but I kinda get how she feels.

In any case!
We should forget about being seen and turn our attention to the stage!

This is their first event since that legendary solo show, so they're for sure gonna blow us all away!

Yeah, true...

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...

Oh, it's starting!

Hello, Idol Lovers!
Are you all having fun?!

I hope the other idols haven't filled you up with too much energy already.

Even so! You guys are ready for some more, right?!

We're MORE MORE JUMP!
And we're gonna send you guys flying sky-high!

Sing along, everyone!

Whoa...
They seamlessly transitioned between introducing themselves and singing...

Which means they're in perfect sync.
It's always so hard to get that just right...

♪————

Their performance is so good.
I really love the way Momoi dances.

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...

♪————~~!!

Huh...?

Did Momoi always dance like that...?

No...

This is so different...
It's like she isn't just Momoi the really cute idol I've become used to seeing.

Hey, you guys!
We're still just getting started here!

Let's have some fun together!
Raise your arms way up in the air for me!

And try to keep up!

...!!

Wait, isn't that Momoi?
A.k.a. Happy Everyday...?

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 didn't know she could make these kinds of expressions.

She's really stealing the show...

...

MORE MORE JUMP, huh...
I'd heard that they're good, but not this good.

I'm just as surprised.
I guess this is what makes Idol Lovers such a great event.

I didn't think another group could go toe-to-toe with ReLight.

They really are putting on an amazing performance.

Yeah...
I wasn't expecting this at all.

And we still have to do that joint performance. We need to stay focused...

Or else...
They're going to swallow us whole.

MMJ really is amazing.

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...

That's why they're my heroes.