The next day
Miyamasuzaka
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Haruka
Yeah. I asked him if he knew anything about us not receiving any offers... And, during our conversation, I remembered something really important.
Haruka
The fact of the matter is that we're not getting as many offers as before... But all we have to do is get back to that point.
Haruka
And as the producer of MORE MORE JUMP!, I'm going to think of a way for us to do that.
Haruka
Regardless of what sort of situation we're in, we can never lose sight of who we are.
Airi
It's not good for us to dwell on our problems. Our goal is to spread hope to as many people as we can!
Shizuku
All we did last time was introduce ourselves to everyone, but we get to hear more about it from the director today, yes?
Haruka
Mr. Nakano was great to work with previously on “The Town Revitalization Team!”, and it's so nice that he's taking our input into account while developing this show.
Shizuku
Oh, speaking of Mr. Nakano...
Didn't he also mention something about his next show?
Didn't he also mention something about his next show?
Haruka
I know nothing has been decided yet...
But it might be worth asking him about that when we meet him today.
But it might be worth asking him about that when we meet him today.
Haruka
In order to make that opportunity a reality and keep spreading hope to our viewers, we first need to do well during today's meeting!
A few hours later
TV Station - Meeting Room
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Shizuku
I'm so excited!
We really get to run a segment where we help people who write to us about their problems...!
We really get to run a segment where we help people who write to us about their problems...!
Nakano
The truth is, I had MORE MORE JUMP! in mind for this segment ever since I started working on this show.
Nakano
Really. When we shot “The Town Revitalization Team!”, you and the locals had such organic interactions... We got a lot of good footage as a result.
Nakano
My hope is that this segment will give our viewers another taste of that down-to-earth atmosphere.
Program Staff Member
Slow down, Mr. Nakano.
We're not scheduled to actually shoot for ages. We still need to hammer out all the details first.
We're not scheduled to actually shoot for ages. We still need to hammer out all the details first.
Nakano
I do genuinely believe that MORE MORE JUMP! will help turn this show into an instant classic. So, once again, I'm very much looking forward to working with all of you.
Program Staff Member
Then, if no one has anything else to add, let's call things here, shall we?
Haruka
About that other show you mentioned when we last met... Has there been any progress?
Haruka
Yes, you mentioned that you'd be working on a new show next year and how you were interested in having us on board...
Nakano
And I'm sad to say that due to various reasons, we've gone back to the drawing board regarding who'll be appearing on it.
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Nakano
No, I'm sorry since I indicated that you'd be appearing in it. I feel so awful about what's happened...
Haruka
We understand...
As unfortunate as this is, we know that there's a lot going on behind the scenes. Regardless, we're still looking forward to working with you on another project.
As unfortunate as this is, we know that there's a lot going on behind the scenes. Regardless, we're still looking forward to working with you on another project.
Haruka
(I know it was still very preliminary, but Mr. Nakano seemed really excited about having us on...)
Haruka
(While I'm already here at the station, I think I'll try talking to some of the staff I've worked with in the past.)
Several dozen minutes later
TV Station - Corridor
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Haruka
I understand.
And thank you for answering my questions. I know this was really sudden.
And thank you for answering my questions. I know this was really sudden.
TV Producer
No, I'm sorry for not being able to help.
Anyway, Ms. Kiritani, I'll see you later.
Anyway, Ms. Kiritani, I'll see you later.
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Haruka
(I considered the possibility that we made some faux pas that everyone's too embarrassed to talk about... But, that's not the impression I've been getting.)
Haruka
(But there's no use trying to think about this here. I need to refocus my attention.)
Haruka
(Minori and the others have already gone.
I should head back to the MORE MORE HOUSE and—)
I should head back to the MORE MORE HOUSE and—)
Haruka
(Oh, it's Mr. Nakano...
He might've just gotten out of this other meeting. Before I leave, I should say goodbye and...)
He might've just gotten out of this other meeting. Before I leave, I should say goodbye and...)
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Haruka
(His new show for next year?
But he just said they'd gone back to the drawing board...)
But he just said they'd gone back to the drawing board...)
TV Station Staff Member's Voice
I was honestly really surprised since I know you're a huge fan of MORE MORE JUMP!
Nakano's Voice
I told them earlier that we're starting from scratch when it comes to who'll be appearing.
Nakano's Voice
I made a huge mistake.
It's all my fault for jumping ahead and saying that they were basically a lock for it...
It's all my fault for jumping ahead and saying that they were basically a lock for it...
TV Station Staff Member's Voice
No, don't say that.
You know how things change really fast in this industry...
You know how things change really fast in this industry...
TV Station Staff Member's Voice
Also, there's nothing we can do when Mr. Hiiragi pushes so hard for his group.
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