Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop
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Minori
I thought really long and hard yesterday about whether or not it's okay for us to have our fans work behind the scenes for us...
Minori
When I was still just a fan of you, Haruka, I only ever saw the idol that dazzled everyone... I thought that it must be wonderful to be on stage like that.
Minori
You're probably right that I wouldn't have been able to enjoy being a fan and thought that it must be hard being an idol if I saw what's on the other side.
Minori
I mean that fans will be there to support their favorite idols through thick and thin! They'll cheer for them no matter what if it means they'll keep shining!
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Minori
Haruka, do you remember when that ASRUN event got canceled because it was so windy...?
Minori
Right as you started making your way backstage, you had this really sad look on your face...
Minori
Unlike you guys, the event at that elementary school was my first and I still probably don't understand yet just how hard everyone on the other side has to work...
Minori
Even if they see what's on the other side...No, by seeing the other side, they'll be willing to support us even more! So please...!
Haruka
What do you plan on doing if or when our fans aren't able to enjoy things as fans after seeing the other side?
Minori
If that happens, we'll just have to try even harder than before to make sure they all have fun again!!
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Minori
We can do more streams, interact more with our fans and dazzle them even more...! We'll just have to find more ways to spread hope as idols!
Minori
By doing that, I'm sure they'll still be able to feel that spark after seeing the “reality” you were talking about!
Minori
Because I'm certain that doing this will become a really special memory for them in the end!
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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
(Did I put myself in a corner by focusing too much on the consequences of this “choice”?)
Haruka
(They won't be brought down by seeing what's real. They'll be willing to face this if it means we're smiling in the end.)
Airi
I think Haruka's right in terms of how we all think about fans differently, but I also understand how you feel, Minori...
Airi
As long as there are fans out there who are willing to support us, I'll do whatever I can to answer their call...
Shizuku
But I can't help but wonder if Minori's right about how our fans may want to support us even more by putting on this even...
The next day
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Haruka
Right... We'll be able to share information much more quickly by doing this as opposed to replying through email.
Airi
You're joking, right? If we ask her for help, we'll probably be meeting every day from here on out.
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Haruka
First, allow me to thank you for your generous offer. We really appreciate your help.
Saito
<No, it's my pleasure! I apologize for sending you such a shady-looking email completely out of the blue... But thank you very much for replying!>
Saito
<Th-This is so cool...!! I'm talking to the real deal...!! Excuse me, I need a drink of water... *Cough*... Hack!>
Haruka
Anyway, shall we get started?
There are quite a few questions that we'd like to ask you.
There are quite a few questions that we'd like to ask you.
Saito
<I see. So you're hoping to do a meet and greet, a talk show and a mini-concert at the Okuyama Building's underground hall in Shibuya, which holds up to 500 people...>
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Saito
<I have six MMJ fans among my friends, so my original plan was to have two of them be receptionists, four on crowd control and me overseeing everything...>
Saito
<But if you're looking at a 500-person hall, it'd be nice to have some extra hands on board as insurance since you're thinking about doing a meet and greet...>
Airi
That's easier said than done. We've been having a hard time ourselves since the holidays are coming up...
Shizuku
I know this isn't the best plan, but what if we lower the number of people that can attend? Wouldn't that allow us to work with what we have...?
Haruka
During our stream with Hayakawa, I remember seeing some comments mentioning how they want to help and to let them know if we ever need them.
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<Can't we help them somehow?!>
<I believe in MMJ!>
<I believe in MMJ!>
Haruka
We've chosen to accept the help of some fans already, so I think we can ask a few more for their help...
Haruka
Of course, not everyone will have experience like you, Saito, so there are some risks attached to this. They may even hesitate to do this as a result...
Haruka
But they're here to support us, which means they genuinely want to help us, right, Minori...?
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Haruka
Alright. Then, how about we start recruiting staff for our event once we have a plan all lined up?
Shizuku
That seems fine.
Let's do everything we can to show our fans just how much we appreciate them!
Let's do everything we can to show our fans just how much we appreciate them!
Next Chapter: Let's Make It Together!