Cafe
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Part-Time Staff Leader
What's wrong, Hanasato?
You seem a little out of it today.
You seem a little out of it today.
Minori
Oh, I... I'm sorry! I was worrying about something last night and had a time hard falling asleep. Hehe...
Part-Time Staff Leader
Oh, really? It's a bit early, but why don't you go ahead and take your break now? That should help a little.
Woman A
Hey, stop it!
Put that camera away...!
Put that camera away...!
Woman A
Ugh! You better erase that video!
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Woman B
Why? The viewers love little behind-the-scenes glimpses like this one.
Minori
(I remember watching a lot of videos online when I was learning how to do different dances.)
Minori
(It was really convenient, and there were tons of different videos to choose from too...!)
Minori
Oh my goodness! That's it! If MORE MORE JUMP! started uploading videos like the idols I saw in those videos...
Minori
(But I've never done anything like that before. I wonder how hard it would be to...)
The next day
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop
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Minori
Umm... I guess I already told you my name so... I'm a first-year high school student and a member of the animal caretaker committee!
Minori
I usually write about what happened that day or what kind of practice I did after school...
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Minori
Oh, I also love learning different idols' dance routines! Here, I'll do a quick demonstration for you!
Minori
Let me just put the camera down and... Oh, this might be too low. All you can see is my feet, huh?
Minori
Maybe I can find somewhere a bit higher... Oh, let me try over here... There, that should work!
Minori
Sob... The camera wouldn't focus on my diary and I couldn't find a good spot to record a dance video.
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Minori
Yeah. I can't become an idol if I just sit around and mope. I need to do whatever I can.
Shizuku
Uploading videos of us doing idol activities, huh?
That's certainly one way of doing things.
That's certainly one way of doing things.
Shizuku
Yes, but even if something seems difficult on your own, it may become easier by working together.
Kamiyama Street
Talent Insider
<I'm very sorry, but I just don't see that working out for us.>
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Haruka
I thought maybe an agency just getting off the ground might be open to the idea, but I guess I was wrong.
Haruka
No, I need to stay positive. It wouldn't be right to give up hope while the others are still trying so hard...
Haruka
Who else might be willing to meet with us? I've already contacted so many people...
Haruka
I remember her talking about how much she loved her job despite how much work it was.
Haruka
I wonder if we could be an independent idol group that isn't affiliated with a talent agency.
Haruka
No, it's not realistic. That person works solo too and has much more flexibility in terms of finding work...
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