Haruka's Room
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Haruka
(I'd hate to do this to Hayakawa, but finding a smaller venue may be the way to go. Then, we could run things on our own and require less staff...)
Haruka
(But the smaller venues are all booked up right now, so at worst, we may have to wait over half a year until things start slowing down for them.)
Haruka
(If that happens, our fans would be so disappointed... That's something I'd like to avoid no matter what.)
Haruka
(I don't know what the right answer is...
How will our fans be able to enjoy themselves...?)
How will our fans be able to enjoy themselves...?)
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Haruka
(That fan of ours, Saito... Their proposal looked so professional and well put together...)
Haruka
(And our fans would probably have the most fun if we perform at the venue Hayakawa found for us.)
Haruka
(But that person's also one of our fans. They must be looking forward to seeing us put on an event just as much as anyone else...)
Haruka
Okay, let's take a step back and try to look at things from a different perspective...
Haruka
I need to think more flexibly, like when Airi and the others decided to move forward as freelancers...
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Stage SEKAI
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Len
We'll all be doing a show together today, and we promise to make it an unforgettable one!
Luka & Rin
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Haruka
(This is incredible...
All the lighting and effects match their formation perfectly.)
All the lighting and effects match their formation perfectly.)
Haruka
(Not only that, it feels like they put a lot more effort into this performance compared to normal...)
KAITO
My name is KAITO. It's nice to finally meet you. I arrived here not too long ago to help Miku and the others with their shows.
KAITO
Well, not all of it. I'm helping with the effects right now, but I did get a chance to work on the proposal for this.
KAITO
I enjoy being on stage and working behind the scenes, so I thought, “Why not do both?”
Haruka
(I guess it means that he genuinely enjoys supporting those around him and helping them succeed.)
Haruka
(I'd do anything to have staff like him around for our event. It'd make everything so much easier...)
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Airi
<And please feel free to disregard this email if you are not having any trouble with your event.>
Airi
<However, if you are in a position of requiring outside help, I would be more than happy to be of assistance. I solemnly swear to do my absolute best!>
KAITO
Hehe. Chock it up to being a manager. I can tell at a glance what idols are feeling! Well, a little at least...
Haruka
We've been thinking about putting on our own event but are a bit stuck right now...
KAITO
The stage is a wonderful place that shines, sparkles and makes everyone in the audience smile...
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KAITO
But that light doesn't reach the other side of the stage. It's a place that can be cruel at times.
KAITO
And you being aware of that fact is why you feel the way you do about exposing your fans to the other side, yes?
Haruka
I also understand how Minori feels about this. We can't put on an event all on our own, and us not being able to hold one means we'd be disappointing our fans...
Haruka
If we have some of them see what goes on behind the scenes and they're no longer able to enjoy themselves as fans, I'd...
KAITO
I believe that idols are able to spread hope to not just the fans in the audience, but those working behind the scenes on the other side as well.
KAITO
Yes! They put their hearts and souls into setting everything up from the lights to the sound from scratch. They want their beloved idols to dazzle as much as possible.
KAITO
Isn't that a wonderful thing?
I personally feel a great sense of accomplishment whenever I succeed at doing that.
I personally feel a great sense of accomplishment whenever I succeed at doing that.
KAITO
Yes. I have a feeling that these fans of yours suggested this because they want to experience what happens on the other side firsthand.
KAITO
It'll be a special experience for them since they'll get to see their favorite idols smile by making their event a success.
Haruka
(Do our fans really want to help build our event from the ground up and make it a success...? If so, I couldn't be happier...)
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KAITO
But it's okay to worry and think about it for as long as you like. Ultimately, I think it just comes down to believing in your decision.
Miku
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The next day
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop
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Airi
About staffing, right?
I tried asking around a little more, but didn't really have any luck.
I tried asking around a little more, but didn't really have any luck.
Shizuku
I tried asking Shii as well, but she already has plans to throw a party with her friends that day...
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Minori
Th-There's something I'd like to discuss with all of you... I was trying to figure out how to say this last night and wound up oversleeping as a result...
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