Stage SEKAI

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Airi

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Okay, when you put it all together, it goes something like this...!
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Len

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So we do some quick self-intros, talk about what we do each day, what goes on behind the scenes during our shows and maybe throw in some fun games to play with everyone...
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Len

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And we cap it all off by thanking them all for coming to see us! Yeah, this should work great!
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Rin

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Oh, I like the third part the most!
I really don't know what'll happen, but it'd be so much fun to do a tongue-twister battle with Len!
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Rin

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How do you do it, Airi?
Where do you get all these great ideas?
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Airi

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I mean, I've been doing this for a while now...
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Rin

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Is something wrong...?
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Airi

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Uh, no... It's nothing.
I was reminded of something, is all.
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Rin

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Is it something bad...?
Wanna try talking about it?
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Len

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Yeah, you helped us so much already. If there's something bothering you, we want to help.
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Airi

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Thanks, you guys...
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Airi

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Well, if you don't mind, we can talk about it a little.
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Airi

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Which is why I haven't been feeling all that great lately...
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Rin

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I had no idea...
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Airi

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I know that dwelling on the past like this is pointless, but my mind just always seems to wander back to that time.
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Len

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Do you not like how your past self agreed to appear on all those variety shows...?
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Airi

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Huh?
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Airi

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No, I don't hate myself or anything...
I just feel a little lost, you know...?

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Airi

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There was a time when I really loved seeing how an idol shined on stage, and I decided that I wanted to be just like them.
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Airi

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As I started learning more and more about idols, I convinced myself that making others feel the way I did was the best way to go.
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Airi

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Eventually, that turned into “inspiring hope” in others.
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Airi

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But while I was on those variety shows, it felt like I completely lost touch with that...
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Rin

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How?
Variety idols are still idols, right?
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Airi

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Yeah, I know.
I know, but...

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Fan A

Every time I see you perform, Yu Yu, I'm filled with so much hope! It's like I know tomorrow's going to be a wonderful day! Thank you for everything!
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Airi

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(The odds of someone telling me that back then were...)
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Rin

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Airi...
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Len

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...
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Len

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I don't think you lost touch...
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Airi

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Huh...?
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Len

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I think Airi the Variety Idol never lost touch and spread hope to people like she said she would.
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Airi

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What do you mean...?
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Len

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I mean that you gave us hope when you were giving us advice on how to MC.
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Len

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It became so clear that you put a lot of effort into making sure your fans genuinely enjoy themselves. Am I wrong?

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Len

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I'm certain that you maintained that work ethic and passion while you were on those variety shows.
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Len

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You did everything you could “for your fans”, right? I'm sure you were able to touch the hearts of so many people because of that.
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Len

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They had to believe that tomorrow would be amazing because of you, Airi.
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Airi

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Really? You think so...?
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Len

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Of course. Maybe not everyone feels the same way about this...
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Len

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But I'm positive that there are people out there who you were able to reach and inspire.
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Airi

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Len...
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Rin

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Len, that was perfect!
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Len

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Huh?
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Rin

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I wanted to say what you just said, but wasn't really sure how to say it so... Thanks for saying it so perfectly!
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Len

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Hehe. You're welcome, Rin...
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Airi

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Yeah, I need to thank you too.
I feel much better now, Len.
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Airi

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I'm gonna give our next event everything I have!
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Len

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Great! I know you will, Airi!
A few days later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop

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Haruka

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Okay, shall we begin our sneak peek stream?
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Airi

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Yeah!
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Haruka

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But before we start, I need to ask you something, Airi...
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Airi

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Huh? What's up?
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Haruka

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Do you want people to see you as you are right now?
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Haruka

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Do you want everyone to see Airi Momoi of MORE MORE JUMP! who puts everything she can into her singing, dancing and MCing?
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Airi

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Huh...?
What do you mean...?
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Haruka

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Please.
Just try to answer honestly.
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Airi

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Of course I do!
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Airi

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Idols can't inspire hope in anyone if nobody's there to see them!
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Haruka

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Understood. Thank you...
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Haruka

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Then let's begin our stream.
Minori, can you get us started?
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Minori

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Yup!
Pressing start... Now.
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Haruka

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Thank you for watching our stream!
We actually have a bit of a special announcement to make.

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Comment

<Hm? You do?>
<Special announcement!>
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Haruka

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Can you guess what it is?
Hehe. Would you three like to give the answer?
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Minori

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Yeah! Of course!
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Minori

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We're gonna...!
Do a special graduation event at an elementary school!
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Shizuku

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Unfortunately, it's about to be closed down. We received a request to perform for the students and make it a special occasion for them.
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<You're doing a show at an elementary school?!>
<That's so sad, but I'm super jealous too!>
<Come to our school too! Please!>
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Airi

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We won't just be doing a show either. We're gonna play all sorts of fun games with the kids too.
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Airi

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We'll be breaking into teams, competing against each other and streaming all of it! This isn't something we usually do, so I hope you'll remember to tune in!
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Comment

<I totally will!>
<This is gonna be awesome! I can't wait!>
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Haruka

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You'll also get to see a separate special performance...
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Airi

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Uh, Haruka?
What special performance...?
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Haruka

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The four of us will be doing a show, but you'll also get to see Airi do a special solo performance.
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Airi

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...!
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Haruka

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After the school contacted us about this event, we received some messages from the students... And Airi received the most messages.
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Haruka

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Which is why we think that they'll really like to see Airi do a solo show.
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<Yeah, I wanna see it too!>
<I love how her singing voice is so uplifting!>
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Airi

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Haruka...
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Airi

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(Is this why you asked me that question just now...?)
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Airi

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Alright, if they want to see me sing that much, I can't really say no, huh?
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Airi

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So make sure to check it out, you guys! I'm gonna give my solo show everything I have!
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Haruka

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Our next stream is going to be very special, so we hope that you'll be there to join us! Stay tuned, everyone!
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Airi

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Uh, Haruka...
I'm doing a whole show on my own now?

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Haruka

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Yes, and the reason is simple. Like I said, you received the most number of messages from the students.
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Airi

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But that doesn't mean they all like...
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Haruka

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If these students were only interested in Happy Everyday, then the school would've only asked you to come.
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Haruka

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But they asked for MORE MORE JUMP! That makes me think these kids want to see Airi Momoi and not Happy Everyday.
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Airi

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Did you ask her to do this, Shizuku...?
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Shizuku

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No. Haruka was actually the first to realize that something was bothering you.
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Minori

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A-Also...!!
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Minori

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I really want those who've only seen you on variety shows to see the real you, Airi! I want them to see Airi Momoi the idol!
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Minori

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I... I think it's such a shame that some people have this incomplete image of you in their heads...!
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Airi

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Minori...
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Shizuku

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I'm of the same opinion.
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Shizuku

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I really hope these students get a chance to see the girl behind The Masked Variety Idol, Happy Everyday they love so much.
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Shizuku

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Mask or no mask, you have a talent for inspiring hope in others. You're an inspiration to them...
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Airi

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*Sigh*...
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Airi

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I mean, talk about a curveball. Who makes someone do a show like this?
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Haruka

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I'm sorry.
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Airi

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But I already agreed to do it, so I have no choice but to follow through.
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Minori

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Airi...!
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Airi

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We're gonna give it everything we got starting today all the way through the event!
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Minori & Haruka

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Yeah!
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Shizuku

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Oh, Airi, I'd like to make a small request too...
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Shizuku

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Since you'll be performing on your own, what if you sang that one song...?
Next Chapter: Happy Everyday!