Time to RE:START! - 2: It Takes Four

Airi's Room

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Airi

After that, I went to audition after audition before finally becoming an idol like I dreamed.

2

Airi

Hehe. That sure brings back memories.

3

Airi

It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows but...
I really did love being an idol...

4

Airi

Thanks to Minori and the others, I get another chance at doing just that.

5

Airi

I'm going to put everything I've got into being a part of MORE MORE JUMP!

Talent Agency - Outside

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6

Minori

Whoa...! This building is huge!

7

Shizuku

Is this the right place, Haruka?

8

Haruka

Yeah. I asked a few of my friends to look for an agency they think might be interested in us.

9

Haruka

And this agency agreed to talk to us about the four of us as a group.

10

Airi

If that's true, that would be amazing.
Working for an agency as big as this...

11

Airi

Minori, are you okay?

12

Minori

Y-Yes!
Minori Hanasato, ready to go!

13

Haruka

I take it you're a little nervous...

14

Shizuku

Hehe. Don't worry.
You just need to be yourself, Minori.

15

Airi

Exactly. Your smile is your best quality.
Have confidence in yourself!

16

Minori

R-Right! Thanks, everyone...!

17

Haruka

Hehe, that's more like it.
Alright, let's go in!

Talent Agency - Inside

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Haruka

Good morning. My name is Haruka Kiritani. I have an appointment.

19

Clerk

Oh, Haruka! We've been expecting you!
I see Shizuku and Airi are with you as well!

20

Airi & Shizuku

Thank you for seeing us!

21

Clerk

Of course. We're happy that you came.

22

Minori

U-Um!
Thank you for seeing us!

23

Clerk

Hm? You must be a friend of theirs.
Are you here for a tour of the agency?

24

Minori

Um...

25

Airi

Actually, we're here as a group of four. Could you give us an explanation regarding agency transfers?

26

Clerk

Oh, my apologies! I didn't realize...
Please wait here for just a moment.

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27

Minori

I knew it. I just look like an outsider here...

28

Airi

You'll be fine!
Everyone does when they first start out!

29

Shizuku

That's right, Minori.
I wouldn't worry too much about it.

30

Minori

R-Right! Sorry, everyone.
If only I had more of an idol-like aura...

31

Minori

But I guess if I did, I wouldn't have had so much trouble passing my auditions...

32

Airi

What are you talking about? It's really rare to get hired as a full-blown idol right off the bat.

33

Airi

An idol is born by working hard day after day!

34

Airi

But Shizuku might be an exception...

35

Shizuku

What? Me?

36

Shizuku

I suppose that's true. I don't know about having the right aura, but working hard every day is very important.

37

Shizuku

I've been doing that ever since I first became an idol and I'm still nowhere close to my ideal image.

38

Minori

You too, Shizuku?

39

Shizuku

Of course. So let's do our best together, okay?

40

Haruka

Once you get some experience with an agency, you'll start feeling like a real idol in no time.

41

Minori

Thanks again, everyone...

42

Minori

You all have a big head start, so I'll have to put in a lot of effort to catch up! More, more, more!

43

Airi

Hehe! That's the spirit!

44

Clerk

Sorry to keep you waiting!
Please, follow me!

45

All Four

Yes, ma'am!

CEO's Office

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Talent Agency CEO

Ah, I've been expecting you.
Thank you for coming.

47

Haruka

Of course. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today!

48

Haruka

We only just recently formed MORE MORE JUMP! but the four of us are looking forward to seeing what we can do together.

49

Shizuku

We wish to be the kind of idols who can spread hope and happiness to everyone.

50

Airi

We look forward to working with you!

51

Minori

W-We look forward to working wiff you!

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Talent Agency CEO

Hm? The four of you...?

53

Haruka

Yes, sir!

54

Talent Agency CEO

That might be a bit difficult...

55

Haruka

What...?
Why is that?

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Talent Agency CEO

Our agency would be happy to take you, Ms. Hinomori and Ms. Momoi, but I was not aware you would be bringing an amateur with you as well.

57

Minori

...

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Talent Agency CEO

I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, but...

59

Airi

Hold on...!
Wait just a minute!

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Shizuku

Airi...

61

Airi

Minori here may not have much experience yet, but she has tenacity and a drive to become a real idol!

62

Airi

She's just a sapling now, but I can guarantee you she'll shine just as brightly on stage as any of us before you know it!

63

Airi

So, please...!

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Talent Agency CEO

Very well.
You've made your intentions quite clear.

65

Haruka

Does that mean...?

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Talent Agency CEO

I would be happy to take on all four of you, but I'm afraid I can't agree to you performing as a single unit.

67

Minori

But...

68

Talent Agency CEO

Marketing an idol group comprised of three famous members and one completely unknown amateur would simply be too difficult. I'm sure you can understand our position.

69

Airi

I... I see...

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Haruka

In that case, I'm afraid we must decline.
Thank you again for your time.

71

Minori

...

72

Airi

Minori...

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