A few days later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop

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Minori

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Oh, what about this place?
It looks so new and sparkly! And it's right by the station!
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Haruka

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It is, but this would put us over the budget too...

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Airi

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Huh?
You two are here pretty early.
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Minori

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Oh, good morning!
Let's make practice a good one!
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Airi

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You seem awfully excited, Minori.
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Shizuku

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Yes, I agree.
You're just overflowing with enthusiasm.
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Minori

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That's because I am! I've been coming up with all sorts of ideas for our event!
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Airi

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Hehe. That's great!
Be sure to tell us about them once we have a venue picked out!
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Shizuku

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By the way, what were you two just talking about?
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Haruka

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We were looking for some candidate venues. We felt bad about having Hayakawa doing everything for us, and it's a good opportunity to learn more about the venues around here.
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Haruka

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Unfortunately, we still haven't found a good place for us.
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Shizuku

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I see.
We actually tried looking for some staffing agencies that might be able to help us yesterday too.
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Haruka

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You did?
Did either of you have any luck?
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Airi

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Well, we have some candidates, but things get pretty expensive around this time of year...
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Shizuku

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The increase in demand for all the events taking place between Christmas and New Year's in turn also causes prices to increase...
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Minori

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Money, huh...
Even after we talked about what kinds of things we want to do as MORE MORE JUMP!
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Shizuku

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Yes, but that discussion also came attached with each of being able to “pay our fair share”.
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Shizuku

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However, putting on an event is a completely different story...
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Haruka

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Right. Booking a venue and hiring staff alone costs a lot of money...
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Minori

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Wait, what if I take all the money I've made from working and spend it here...!!
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Airi

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Oh? “All,” you say?
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Minori

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W-Well... A little, maybe... Haha...
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Haruka

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If it's really starting to sound like we won't have enough, I could put in more and...
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Airi

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No! We already discussed that, didn't we? We each pay our fair share.
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Airi

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And I'm pretty sure that we've also talked about how it's not a good idea to make some work more than others.
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Haruka

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Okay. Right...
Thanks, Airi.
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Airi

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With regards to booking a venue and staffing, we'll just have to wait for Nanamin to get back to us.
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Haruka

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I understand. Hayakawa did mention that she needed to stop by her agency yesterday to discuss another matter...

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Haruka

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Oh, right on cue...

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Haruka

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Hello. This is Kiritani speaking.
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Nanamin

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<Hey, Haruka?
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner! Are you free right now?>
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Haruka

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Yes, we can talk.
So... How'd everything go?
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Nanamin

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<Yeah, about that...>
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Haruka

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Really? Thank you so much!
You've been a huge help!
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Minori

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...!
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Nanamin

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<But...>
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Haruka

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Oh...
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Haruka

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Right. I guess we don't really have a choice. I'll discuss that with the others...
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Haruka

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No, we really appreciate it. Again, thank you so much. Okay, talk to you later.

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Airi

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What'd she say?
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Haruka

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She said they found a good venue for us.

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Minori

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What?! Really?!
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Haruka

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Yes, her agency can apparently book this 500-person hall they use from time to time at a discounted rate.
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Haruka

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On Christmas Day no less...
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Airi

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What?! On Christmas Day?!
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Shizuku

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Every venue's usually booked with some kind of event on Christmas...
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Haruka

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Based on what Hayakawa just said, her agency originally had it booked for another event, but they ran into some trouble and had to cancel it.
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Haruka

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This venue was looking for another act to fill that vacancy since they would ultimately be the ones taking the most damage from that happening.
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Minori

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That's incredible...!
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Minori

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We really get to put on a Christmas event...?!
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Airi

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Whoa, hold your horses!
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Shizuku

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Also, Haruka, you seemed a little concerned towards the end of that conversation.
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Haruka

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Oh, well... It sounds like Hayakawa can take care of booking a venue for us that's also within our budget...
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Haruka

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But hiring a staff for our event is going to be a challenge.
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Minori

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It is?
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Haruka

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Again, there are events of all shapes and sizes being held this time of year, which causes a shortage in supply in terms of event staff.
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Haruka

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I'm a little worried about what we should do since Hayakawa's agency won't be able to help us there and how expensive it is to hire through another company...
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Airi

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These venues usually have their own lighting and sound technicians, but we're gonna need more than that if we're really gonna do a fan meeting...
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Shizuku

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Yes, we'll need receptionists, people to organize lines, check tickets and such.
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Haruka

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Exactly. Our fans seem to be expecting quite a bit from us, so we're probably going to need extra hands for other activities besides just the meet and greet...
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Minori

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Oh, right...
There's no event without any event staff...
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Minori

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Then, let's try looking for people who might be able to fill that role!
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Airi

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Look for them? How?
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Minori

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Like, um... Asking our friends to help us!
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Shizuku

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Oh, that's a wonderful idea!
I'll try asking around as well.
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Airi

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I see... That could actually work.
I'll see if anyone in the tea ceremony club can lend us a hand.
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Haruka

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Our friends...
I feel a little bad about asking someone to help us like this on Christmas Day...
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Haruka

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I'm sure some already have plans, but I suppose there's no harm in asking.
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Minori

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Yeah!
I'll start by asking Kohane!
After school

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Minori

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Th-They all have plans...!!

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Minori

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They're all going out with their friends or seeing Christmas events and stuff...
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Airi

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You too, huh, Minori...?
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Minori

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Huh? Me too?
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Shizuku

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I was told the same thing.
My friends from club all made plans with their friends or family already.
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Haruka

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Same. My classmates said they can't come because they're throwing a Christmas party.
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Airi

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Tis the season so I guess it's to be expected...
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Minori

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Right...
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Haruka

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We might not have any other choice but to increase our budget and hire people from a staffing agency...
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Airi

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Yeah, I'll try looking again to see if there's a company that can help us.

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Airi

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Oh, hey...!
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Shizuku

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Hm? What is it, Airi?
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Airi

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Our MORE MORE JUMP! account got an email from someone...
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Minori

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Huh? An email?
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