Stage SEKAI
Minori
Hey, you guys gotta hear this! Guess what?!
Minori
We got a new offer for work!
Rin
Wow, really?!
Miku
What do you get to do this time?
Haruka
We get to appear on a mini-segment for this online show, where we'll apparently showcase trending artists.
KAITO
Wow, this is incredible!
And just the other day, you were all asked to appear on that local radio program out in the country.
And just the other day, you were all asked to appear on that local radio program out in the country.
MEIKO
Shizuku's commercial must be the reason why the offers are slowly starting to roll back in, yes?
Haruka
Yes. The person who got in touch with us said her commercial was the reason, so it's definitely been having a big impact.
Airi
Hehe. You brought us back from the brink, Shizuku. That makes you our savior!
Shizuku
Savior might be a bit much...
Shizuku
But... I'm so glad that my commercial has led to us receiving offers for work once again.
Shizuku
And I plan on continuing to do everything I can to make sure we get to keep moving forward.
Haruka
(Thank goodness.
There were moments when I genuinely believed that we'd stop receiving offers for good...)
There were moments when I genuinely believed that we'd stop receiving offers for good...)
Haruka
(They are slowly starting to trickle back in.)
Haruka
(But...)
Luka
Is something wrong, Haruka...?
Haruka
Oh, umm...
I'm still a bit puzzled...
I'm still a bit puzzled...
Len
Puzzled?
Haruka
Yeah. I am happy that we've started receiving offers again...
Haruka
But the reason why we stopped receiving offers after Idol Lovers still remains a mystery.
Airi
Right...
To be fair, in show business, it's rare for anyone to get steady work. We might've just had a lucky streak up until that point.
To be fair, in show business, it's rare for anyone to get steady work. We might've just had a lucky streak up until that point.
Airi
But there's no doubting that we absolutely floored everyone at Idol Lovers.
Haruka
Exactly. That's why I'm still wondering...
Why did we suddenly stop receiving offers after that?
Why did we suddenly stop receiving offers after that?
Haruka
Yes, we have started receiving offers again, but it's still a lot less compared to before we performed at Idol Lovers.
Haruka
Which is why I think we should keep investigating the root cause a little more.
Shizuku
Haruka...
Haruka
I'm sorry. I should be being more positive since we just got a new offer.
Haruka
But I also believe that we each should be doing what we can right now. Saito and I will continue investigating this matter.
Airi
Okay, thanks.
Airi
But let us know if you two ever need any help.
Minori
Yeah! We can take care of coming up with ideas and writing scripts while you two investigate!
Haruka
Okay. Thank you all very much.
Haruka
Anyway, shall we start discussing our new offer...?
Airi
Yeah! Based on their proposal, we'll have a bit of time to talk about whatever we want, so we should use that chance to leave our mark!
Minori, Haruka & Shizuku
Yeah!
A few days later
Miyamasuzaka
Saito
Good work with today's meeting, Haruka!
Haruka
You too.
And thank you again for attending as well this time. Unfortunately, the others couldn't make it, so you were a big help...
And thank you again for attending as well this time. Unfortunately, the others couldn't make it, so you were a big help...
Saito
That's okay. Times like these are what a manager is there for! Don't be afraid to ask me for anything!
Haruka
Hehe. I'm glad you're on our side.
Haruka
That reminds me...
With regards to that little dry spell of offers, did you learn anything on your end...?
With regards to that little dry spell of offers, did you learn anything on your end...?
Saito
No... I tried asking people around the industry, but none of them were able to help.
Haruka
I see...
Haruka
(I even tried asking some of the staff we've worked with in the past between our meetings, but...)
Magazine Editor
Huh? Rumors about MORE MORE JUMP!...?
H-Hmm... I can't say I have...
H-Hmm... I can't say I have...
Stagehand
Well... Each show does have a lot going on behind the scenes...
Haruka
(No one seems to know...)
Haruka
(But...)
Magazine Editor
O-Oh, look at the time!
I have to get to a meeting!
I have to get to a meeting!
Stagehand
Uhh... I need to help out over at my next set! Sorry, Haruka. See you later.
Haruka
(They were behaving a little oddly...)
Saito
You're going to meet with the others to do a stream after this, yes? I'll be stopping by the store to pick up a few things, so please go on ahead without me.
Haruka
Oh, okay...
Then, I'll see you in a little bit.
Then, I'll see you in a little bit.
Saito
Yes, I'll see you again soon!
A few hours later
MORE MORE HOUSE - Practice Room
Airi
Okay, we'll have to wrap up today's stream here!
Minori
Thanks for watching our “Full Body Workout ☆ Dance Lesson”, everyone!
Shizuku
We tried turning the moves to a well-known idol song into a workout track. What did you all think?
Comments
<That was tough, but it was also fun working out to a song I know!>
<I'm gonna be able to dance like Airi now...!>
<This song sounds so familiar. Where have I heard it before...?>
<I'm gonna be able to dance like Airi now...!>
<This song sounds so familiar. Where have I heard it before...?>
Airi
This song was used for a snack commercial back in the day. We decided to choose it because of its catchy beat and how popular it was back then!
Minori
I remember trying to copy the dance from this commercial when I was in elementary school! I really enjoyed our workout because it felt like such a huge blast from the past!
Haruka
Oh, that'd certainly explain why you didn't miss a single beat.
Comments
<Yeah, you nailed every move.>
<Oh, that commercial! Thank goodness you told us.>
<Speaking of commercials, I saw yours, Shizuku!>
<Oh, that commercial! Thank goodness you told us.>
<Speaking of commercials, I saw yours, Shizuku!>
Airi
Hehe. Some people are saying that they saw your commercial, Shizuku.
Shizuku
Really?
It's wonderful to hear that so many people have seen it now.
It's wonderful to hear that so many people have seen it now.
Comments
<But... MORE MORE JUMP! isn't on TV as much anymore.>
Haruka
...!
Comments
<Yeah, does this mean no more variety shows?>
<TV sorta hasn't felt the same lately without you girls.>
<TV sorta hasn't felt the same lately without you girls.>
Airi
Yeah... It's not always easy to make regular appearances since you need to know the right people and have a fair bit of luck.
Airi
We promise to let you all know if we do have anything planned, so stay tuned.
Haruka
We also plan to spend more time on these streams to make up for less TV appearances.
Haruka
So, we hope you'll all be looking forward to our next stream.
Comments
<Yeah, showbiz can be pretty tough...>
<It's cool that you'll be doing more streams.>
<I'm gonna watch your next one in real time too!>
<It's cool that you'll be doing more streams.>
<I'm gonna watch your next one in real time too!>
Haruka
Hehe. Thanks!
Airi
Anyway, as much as we hate to do this, it's time to say farewell.
Airi
Thanks for all the comments, you guys!
Make sure to stretch so that you don't feel sore tomorrow, okay?
Make sure to stretch so that you don't feel sore tomorrow, okay?
Comments
<That was a great workout, but I am a little scared about tomorrow.>
<My upper arms are already pretty sore...>
<The cost of exercising...>
<My upper arms are already pretty sore...>
<The cost of exercising...>
Shizuku
That was a pretty intense workout, so please make sure to cool down properly, everyone.
Minori
Thanks again for watching today.
See you guys later!
See you guys later!
Airi
Some of our viewers have clearly noticed that we haven't been making as many appearances.
Minori
Yeah... We've started receiving offers again, but not nearly as many as before...
Minori
Which is probably gonna worry them...
Haruka
Yeah...
If there's a reason behind all this, then we need to find out the truth.
If there's a reason behind all this, then we need to find out the truth.
Haruka
(But we've already talked to just about everyone who we thought could tell us something.)
Haruka
(The only person left is...)
Haruka
(I know I shouldn't ask him...)
Haruka
(But we don't have the luxury of keeping up appearances right now.)
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