Nanamin's studio
Nanamin
I'm so sorry, Minori! If I didn't make you do that, we could've ended it so much smoother...
Minori
It's my fault for not getting it right! I should be the one apologizing. Not you, Nanamin...
Airi
To be fair, these things always happen during streams, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Airi
But we'll talk more about that later...
Minori
S-Sorry...
Haruka
Thank you for inviting us here today, Hayakawa. We'll be looking forward to the show.
Nanamin
Yup, see you then!
I can't wait to perform with you!
I can't wait to perform with you!
Shibuya Park
Minori
I'm so sorry about what happened...! This was a huge opportunity to get our name out there and I just...
Haruka
...
Haruka
It's okay, Minori. We know that you're doing your best.
Haruka
But we also can't let doubt creep into our viewers' minds.
Minori
...
Haruka
Minori...
Haruka
As long as you're an idol, situations like that where you have to think on your feet will come up time and time again.
Haruka
They're risk-reward opportunities where you'll have to decide what will or won't work in that moment.
Haruka
It's also important to say no to things you think you won't be able to do.
Minori
Oh...
Haruka
Are you sure about this, Minori?
You don't have to...
You don't have to...
Minori
It's okay, Haruka!
Minori
Please! Let me do this!
Minori
I-I'm so sorry...
Shizuku
It's okay, Minori...
Shizuku
You're still new to this, so you'll just have to keep learning, keep experiencing new things and keep on trying.
Minori
Shizuku...
Airi
And everyone makes mistakes. I made plenty when I was just starting out too so...
Airi
You're just gonna have to use this to bounce back when we do our show next time!
Minori
Y-Yeah... Right! Thanks, everyone!
Minori
And it'll be our first show as MORE MORE JUMP!
Minori
I'll do a ton of practice to make sure everyone enjoys it too! I have to keep trying, more and more...!
Miyamasuzaka
Minori
I did it again...
Minori
(All our fans were looking forward to seeing today's stream too...)
Haruka
Right. Next time, you'll get to see MORE MORE JUMP! and Nanamin perform together in a show!
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<A show?!>
<Awesome!>
<No way!!>
<Awesome!>
<No way!!>
Airi
I can't wait either! It'll be our first actual show as MORE MORE JUMP!
Shizuku
Yes, and we have Nanamin to thank for giving us such a great opportunity.
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<But Minori's gonna be there too...>
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<She'll just blow it again...>
<For Haruka's sake, don't screw up!>
<Stay off to the side.>
<For Haruka's sake, don't screw up!>
<Stay off to the side.>
Passerby B
She seems so plain.
Like a normal person, you know?
Like a normal person, you know?
Passerby A
Yeah, the other three alone seems like plenty. Why do they need her around?
Passerby B
She messed up pretty bad today too. Maybe she's Haruka's friend or something?
Minori
*Sob*...
Minori
(Why aren't things going better...?)
Minori
(I'm trying to become an idol that can bring hope to everyone, like Haruka...)
Minori
(I feel like I'm trying my best, but I'm no match for everyone else...)
Minori
(Instead of helping, I'm holding them back...)
Minori
I...
Minori
Can I really be an idol...?
Stage SEKAI
Miku
Everyone! Thanks for coming to see us today♪
Luka
We hope you'll come and see our next show too!
Luka
Wow! We're done with our encore, but they're still going.
Miku
Then let's give them one last song!
Rin
Hmm...
Miku
Hm? Is something wrong, Rin?
Rin
Oh, I was just thinking about something... Huh?
Minori
Oh...
Miku
Hello, Minori!
Luka
We were just about to sing another song as part of an encore. Would you like to sing with us?
Minori
I...
Minori
I'm okay...!
I'll be cheering you on!
I'll be cheering you on!
Rin
Are you sure?
Miku
But stay and listen, okay♪
Minori
I will... Thanks!
Miku
Thank you for waiting, Minori!
Minori
You were all amazing!
It was such a good show!
It was such a good show!
Miku
Hehe. Thank you♪
Miku
But it felt like you weren't smiling like you meant it, Minori...
Minori
Oh...
Luka
Did something happen?
Minori
Actually...
Luka
Oh, I see...
Minori
Yeah...
Minori
The others are so great at being idols and I wanted to be just like them...
Minori
I knew that it wouldn't be easy either...!
Minori
But it feels like nothing I do is working. It feels like I'm never gonna be able to become a real idol like them...
Luka
Minori...
Minori
What am I supposed to do...?
All I'm doing is holding them back...
All I'm doing is holding them back...
Rin
I understand how you feel!!
Luka
R-Rin, you do?
Rin
Miku and Luka are so amazing at singing and dancing, and they never make any mistakes!
Rin
So I always feel like I'm the one that's holding them back sometimes...
Rin
I keep hoping that I'll be like them someday...
Luka
Rin, I never knew you felt that way...
Rin
I mean...
Miku
What if you strive to be your own self instead of like someone else...?
Minori
Huh?
Miku
I think it's great that Minori and Rin work so hard at what they do! I'm sure the fans feel the same way!
Miku
So I believe you two will be fine just the way you are.
Minori
Miku, thank you.
But that might not be...
But that might not be...
Luka
It might not be enough...?
Rin
Exactly! We try and try and try but...
Luka
Are you sure about that?
Luka
I also believe that you two are able to do things that no one else can.
Minori
Something no one else can...?
Rin
Hmm... Oh! I wave my hands more than Miku or Luka! Everyone always seems really happy when I do!
Rin
Or...
Luka
Hehe. That's the spirit!
Minori
Something no one else can do...
Minori
What can I do that no one else can...?
Next Chapter: A Chance Meeting