MORE MORE HOUSE
Landlady
I'm sorry for dropping in on you so suddenly.
Haruka
No, that's not a problem.
How can I help you today?
How can I help you today?
Landlady
I bought some cookies at the TV station's gift shop after watching a shoot. Would you and the others like to have some?
Haruka
Oh, thank you very much.
Everyone will love these.
Everyone will love these.
Landlady
Hehe. I'm glad to hear that.
Landlady
How have things been going lately?
It seems like you've all been practicing very late each night...
It seems like you've all been practicing very late each night...
Landlady
I hope you aren't pushing yourselves too hard.
Haruka
Oh...
I'm sorry. We didn't mean to make you worry...
I'm sorry. We didn't mean to make you worry...
Haruka
But the truth is, we haven't been receiving many offers lately... We're currently undergoing some trial and error to turn things around.
Landlady
I see...
I didn't realize things had gotten so hard.
I didn't realize things had gotten so hard.
Haruka
Yes, things have been a bit tough...
But...
But...
Haruka
We all made a decision together.
To keep trying regardless of the situation.
To keep trying regardless of the situation.
Landlady
...
Landlady
Would you mind if I asked you a question?
Haruka
Huh?
Landlady
Your current situation seems dire...
And yet, your eyes are twinkling with excitement.
And yet, your eyes are twinkling with excitement.
Landlady
It's as if you're in the spotlight on stage right this second.
Landlady
What's allowing you to maintain such high spirits...?
Haruka
(Allowing me to stay in high spirits...?)
Haruka
That's probably...
Haruka
My determination to keep being an idol.
Haruka
As an idol...
I made up my mind to spread hope to as many people as I can.
I made up my mind to spread hope to as many people as I can.
Haruka
Which means I'm not allowed to lose sight of hope.
Haruka
Because I won't be able to spread hope if I don't keep any for myself.
Haruka
I...
Haruka
I still have so much to learn, and I'm embarrassed by the way little things can affect me so much...
Haruka
But that determination is what keeps me going.
Haruka
Umm... I don't know if that answers your question...
Landlady
Yes, I'm impressed by your resolve.
Also...
Also...
Landlady
You just showed me that I made the right choice.
Haruka
What...?
Landlady
I'm actually here today to discuss something with all four of you. So...
Landlady
Would it be possible for you to call the others over right now?
A few minutes later
Landlady
I'm sorry for suddenly interrupting your practice like this.
Airi
No, that's not a problem...!
But you wished to speak with us about something?
But you wished to speak with us about something?
Landlady
Hehe. There's no need to be so formal with me. Today, I come with a proposal.
Shizuku
A proposal?
Landlady
Yes.
I was hoping that I could help with your dream.
I was hoping that I could help with your dream.
Landlady
I've been keeping a close eye on your group's activities since you moved in here.
Landlady
You've all been doing everything you can in the name of spreading hope to the masses...
Landlady
Even in the face of insurmountable odds, you're all still working towards that goal.
Landlady
Which is why...
Landlady
You confirmed for me that MORE MORE JUMP!'s members are people who can make their dreams come true.
Haruka
(People who can make their dreams come true. Does that mean...?)
Landlady
I realized after talking to Minori that you all just might have what it takes to make your dreams come true. In other words, you're the ideal tenants for this place.
Landlady
Which is why I'd like to support you all in making your dream a reality.
Minori
S-Support us...?
Minori
U-Umm...
Wh-What exactly do you mean by that...?
Wh-What exactly do you mean by that...?
Landlady
Hehe. Exactly what you think it means.
Landlady
I want you all to become idols with the ability to spread more hope than anybody else. So...
Landlady
Would you consider entering into something like this?
Airi
Is this...an invitation?
Minori
Oh, it's for MORE MORE JUMP!
And it's from...
And it's from...
Haruka
The Lumina Grand Prix...?
Landlady
It's an invitation to appear in a certain idol program.
Landlady
A program that decides who the best idols in the country are.
Haruka
The best in the country...?
Shizuku
B-But... Where did you get this, Ms. Arisawa?
Minori
Uhh...
She's told us that she likes to go see TV shoots... So, could that be why?
She's told us that she likes to go see TV shoots... So, could that be why?
Minori
But this invitation's specifically for us...
Hmm?
Hmm?
Airi
(No way...)
Airi
(I can't shake this feeling that I've seen her before somewhere...)
Airi
(It's been bugging me the whole time...)
Airi
(I knew I'd seen her before somewhere...)
Airi
(I had no idea why until now. But this must mean she's...)
Airi
Hinako Arisawa...
Shizuku
Huh?
Landlady
Oh, Airi, did you already know who I was...?
Airi
No, I realized who you are just now...
But I've been wondering why you seem so familiar ever since we first met...
But I've been wondering why you seem so familiar ever since we first met...
Minori
What in the world is going on here, Airi...?!
Airi
Hinako Arisawa.
Airi
The legendary idol who once had all of Japan eating out of her hand. Even now, she's still considered one of the greatest ever.
Shizuku
*Gasp*
Haruka
Wait, but didn't she...?
Airi
That's right. Decades ago, at the peak of her popularity, she retired completely out of the blue. They say it was like she vanished into thin air...
Landlady
I decided to step out of the limelight as an idol. The reason was because I wanted my fans to remember me as I was at my best.
Landlady
Nowadays, I support idols from behind the scenes by passing on time-tested techniques and helping land offers for work.
Haruka
So, this invitation is...?
Landlady
Yes, it's my gift to all of you.
Landlady
As the organizer of this program, the Lumina Grand Prix.