Nonogi Park
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Haruka
(Talking about this is reminding me of everything that happened leading up to my departure from ASRUN...)
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Manager
Are you absolutely sure, Haruka...?
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Haruka's Mother's Voice
Haruka...
It's time for dinner. Won't you come down and join us?
It's time for dinner. Won't you come down and join us?
Haruka's Mother's Voice
Okay...
Let me know if you get hungry.
Let me know if you get hungry.
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Hasegawa
But I'm so glad for you...
You managed to stand back up and become an idol again, Kiritani...
You managed to stand back up and become an idol again, Kiritani...
Haruka
I was lucky... Incredibly lucky...
I'm able to stand on stage again because of Minori and the others.
I'm able to stand on stage again because of Minori and the others.
Haruka
But I also know all too well that not everyone can come back from something like that.
Haruka
Yes.
In my case, it's my love of being an idol and spreading hope to as many people as possible.
In my case, it's my love of being an idol and spreading hope to as many people as possible.
Haruka
My guess is that everyone carries these sorts of feelings, including you, Hasegawa.
Haruka
Despite all the terrible things that people have said and all that you've gone through, you still want to keep creating music.
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Hasegawa
<That was when I decided to start making songs that have the power to give all their listeners belief in a “better tomorrow”...!>
Hasegawa
<I was just trying to spread hope with my song, but I ended up hurting these people...>
Haruka
It's easy to think that everything would be so much better if these feelings just went away...
Haruka
Some may suffer while dwelling on what's bothering them. Others may find ways to weather the storm while slowly chipping away at their issues.
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Haruka
Ultimately, how you deal with this is going to be up to you... But that doesn't mean you have to suffer all alone.
Haruka
Please ask for help if you ever think you need it. I promise to do everything in my power when you do.
Haruka
Anyway, jokes aside...
I want to help you get through whatever's bothering you, Hasegawa.
I want to help you get through whatever's bothering you, Hasegawa.
Haruka
Sure, we only met just recently and talked mostly about work. Even until just now, we were discussing our new song.
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Airi
Great job.
I didn't catch that entire conversation, but Hasegawa seemed really happy at the end there.
I didn't catch that entire conversation, but Hasegawa seemed really happy at the end there.
Two weeks later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop
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Minori
Okay!
We need to start by finding a venue and estimating how many people we'll have like last time, right?
We need to start by finding a venue and estimating how many people we'll have like last time, right?
Airi
Right! It's also gonna be all about singing, so we'll need to think of a good set list to go along with it.
Haruka
I agree. It might be wise to try to get the crowd going with some covers or other songs just in case our original doesn't pan out.
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Hasegawa
<It became hard to work on my song because I was so scared that it'd end up hurting more people. However...>
Hasegawa
<Even after dwelling on this for so long... I realized that I don't want to stop making my own music.>
Hasegawa
<Some people will keep saying mean things about me, but I want to keep doing everything I can for those who want to support me.>
Minori
Wait, there's more!
<Lastly, that song's finally complete so I'll be sending it over.>
<Lastly, that song's finally complete so I'll be sending it over.>
Minori
<You were all there for me when I needed help, so please accept this as a small token of my appreciation. I hope you all enjoy it.>
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Shizuku
It's as if our individual desires to spread hope to others all came together, including Hasegawa's!
Minori
And Haruka just showed that she's the best idol ever because she's willing to go through all this trouble for her fans...!
Riho's Room
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Hasegawa
<Thanks to you, Haruka, I already have an idea for my next song. I hope I get a chance to make another song for you!>
Haruka
(But now I know that I can use what I experienced to spread and inspire hope in others.)
Haruka
(Joy isn't the only thing that has that power. Everything does, including the less-than-enjoyable things in life...)