Idol Lovers - Backstage
Airi
Huff... Huff...
Airi
We did it!
Minori
Yeah, we did!!
And that was soooo much fun!
And that was soooo much fun!
Shizuku
That was the best performance!
My heart's still racing.
My heart's still racing.
Haruka
Mine too...
I can still feel all this energy coursing through me.
I can still feel all this energy coursing through me.
Akari
That was seriously the best show ever!
Airi
Yeah, it was...!
And I have a great feeling the audience agrees.
And I have a great feeling the audience agrees.
Chiharu
You were right, Momoi.
This day's become truly unforgettable.
This day's become truly unforgettable.
Airi
Oh, that reminds me.
I need to apologize for saying what I did earlier. I didn't mean to startle any of you.
I need to apologize for saying what I did earlier. I didn't mean to startle any of you.
Airi
I was just having so much fun on stage that I sorta couldn't help myself.
Shizuku
We could tell.
But I thought what you said was wonderful, Airi!
But I thought what you said was wonderful, Airi!
Akari
Me too! When you said that, Ai, I mean...
When you said that, Momoi, you gave everyone a huge boost of energy!
When you said that, Momoi, you gave everyone a huge boost of energy!
Airi
Now you're exaggerating.
I decided to do that after seeing the way you were all performing—
I decided to do that after seeing the way you were all performing—
Akari
No, don't say that!
Akari
Like I said before we went on stage, the last thing I wanted to do during this performance was embarrass all of you.
Akari
Because I knew how incredible you all are...
I knew how unbelievable MORE MORE JUMP! shows are...
I knew how unbelievable MORE MORE JUMP! shows are...
Haruka
What...?
Yu
So, I think you can all tell now that Akari's a huge fan of MORE MORE JUMP!
Chiharu
She also helped out with your solo show.
Minori
Wait, you did?!
Akari
W-We can talk about that another time...
Akari
More to the point, I...
After seeing you all perform and spread hope to every member of the audience today...
After seeing you all perform and spread hope to every member of the audience today...
Akari
We learned so much about the kind of idol group we want to be.
Akari
We wanted to do what you were all doing and spread hope to more and more people. That helped us sing and perform even better...
Akari
We've never been able to connect with an audience the way we just did. It really felt like the best show ever.
Akari
So, I'm really glad we got this chance to perform together! Thank you!
Airi
Enosaki...
Airi
I should be the one thanking you.
Airi
The way you all performed on stage filled us with so much energy and a desire to do better.
Airi
And today, I was able to take a big step toward reaching my goal.
Akari
Your goal...?
Airi
Yeah. And it was made possible by ReLight's performance. You lit a fire inside me.
Airi
So, thank you.
Akari
Momoi...
Airi
But all I did was take a step forward.
I still have a lot of work left to do.
I still have a lot of work left to do.
Airi
Also, I feel like there's some greater meaning behind us getting to perform together like this...
Airi
So, let's both keep doing our best as idols to spread hope to as many people as possible!
Akari
Yes, let's!
Haruka
Okay, why don't we excuse ourselves here?
Other groups are still scheduled to perform, so I'd rather not get in their way.
Other groups are still scheduled to perform, so I'd rather not get in their way.
Chiharu
Oh, right.
Yu
Okay. But are you sure you don't need to tell her, Akari...?
Akari
Huh?
Yu
You being a fan of MORE MORE JUMP! is one thing, but your favorite is...
Akari
Ahh! Stop there!
We gotta go! Look, we're getting in everyone's way!
We gotta go! Look, we're getting in everyone's way!
Haruka
She's like an open book...
Airi
(I can't believe we were performing there just now.)
Airi
(It used to feel so far away.
I mean, it's always been my dream to see what it's like from up on that stage.)
I mean, it's always been my dream to see what it's like from up on that stage.)
Airi
(But...)
Airi
(I'm making real progress.
And as long as I don't give up, then I'll get there someday.)
And as long as I don't give up, then I'll get there someday.)
Airi
(Also...)
Airi
(I was only able to take this step forward because we found an idol group with the exact same goals as us.)
Airi
(So...)
Airi
(I can't stop. I have to keep going.)
Airi
(No more drawing lines for myself.
I need to do everything I can.)
I need to do everything I can.)
Airi
(In order to become the greatest super idol ever!)
A few days later
MORE MORE HOUSE
Talk Show Host
...it sounds to me that Idol Lovers went very well again this year!
Talk Show Host
Yes. This year, everyone is talking about ReLight, who has been rocketing up the charts recently, and...
Commentator
MORE MORE JUMP!
The up and coming idols they did that joint performance with, right?
The up and coming idols they did that joint performance with, right?
Talk Show Host
That's right! I'm sure our viewers have all heard of ReLight by now, but I feel that MORE MORE JUMP! will continue to...
Saito
(Their performances at Idol Lovers couldn't have gone better.)
Saito
(The big talk shows have been featuring them for several days now. Not only that, they've been blowing up on social media. All good news, but...)
Saito
(Something's wrong.
My internet connection seems fine and yet...)
My internet connection seems fine and yet...)
Saito
No emails pertaining to offers have come in since that day...