Stage SEKAI
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Haruka
It's this place that's a slight walk from Shibuya station but can hold around 700 people.
MEIKO
700... That's quite a bit bigger than your last one. It's nice to hear that you were able to book such a large venue!
Airi
Actually, based on the number of viewers watching our streams, even that might not be big enough...
Airi
Yeah, since Haruka and Shizuku both have a ton of fans. At the same time, a bigger venue means bigger costs, which I'm not sure we can handle right now.
Haruka
We plan to hire a staff to help us on the day of, but after much discussion, we decided to do things on a scale that allows everyone to see what we're doing.
Len
Yeah...
It does seem like a good idea to start small and see how everything goes since you're all on your own for this.
It does seem like a good idea to start small and see how everything goes since you're all on your own for this.
Airi
That being said, we can plan and predict all we want, but there's no way for us to tell what's gonna happen the day of.
Airi
What if we can't even get 700 people to gather? The possibility of that happening isn't zero, which is a big concern since it'll definitely put us in the red.
Airi
Because we should be doing everything we can to get as many people as possible to become fans of MORE MORE JUMP!
Shizuku
Still, now that we've booked a venue, it feels like our solo show's finally getting off the ground.
Haruka
I agree.
We have that new song Hasegawa wrote for us, so we'll need to practice and refine that and our dance routine for it as well.
We have that new song Hasegawa wrote for us, so we'll need to practice and refine that and our dance routine for it as well.
Airi
Yeah, we finished it a little while ago. Currently, we're practicing it by going through each part.
Shizuku
Oh, that's perfect.
We came here today to tell you about us booking a venue and to show you all our new dance routine.
We came here today to tell you about us booking a venue and to show you all our new dance routine.
Haruka
Yes, really. We'd like to hear some objective opinions regarding it since we're trying some things that we haven't tried much before.
Minori
So please feel free to say whatever comes to mind! While we're at it, I'll even show you guys how I've been doing while practicing on my own!
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Airi
I'm glad you're saying that.
However, we know that we still have a lot of work to do...
However, we know that we still have a lot of work to do...
Miku
Oh, are you talking about the part just before the chorus when you all shuffle positions...?
Miku
Normally, you're all in perfect sync, but things felt a bit scattered this time around.
Minori
I guess it's pretty obvious from the viewer's perspective... I always seem to fall behind a little during that part...
Minori
I get so caught up just trying to dance that I forget about the timing of each move.
Minori
And because it's just us at this show, we have to do multiple songs back to back, right?
Minori
I'm a little worried that I'm gonna have to work really hard just to keep up with everyone else as I slowly run out of gas.
Airi
Truth be told, it's not just you. We all seem to be having trouble syncing up in some parts.
Airi
However, point taken...
We're on our own for this show, so we need to figure out how to move better as a unit.
We're on our own for this show, so we need to figure out how to move better as a unit.
Haruka
Practice seems like the only solution...
But I feel like there's a better answer out there...
But I feel like there's a better answer out there...
Miku
Oh, we did that once before when we wanted all six of us to be in sync when we danced together!
Rin
I remember doing like 100 sit-ups and stuff because I wanted to increase my overall fitness level... And ended up being sore all over the next day...
KAITO
I also recall us tying our legs together a la a three-legged race and going on a seven-legged excursion.
Len
All I could think about that time was how I exhausted I was, but we really started to get on the same wavelength after spending so much time together.
Minori
I had no idea...!
You guys do stuff like that too?! Even though you're all such great dancers and singers already?!
You guys do stuff like that too?! Even though you're all such great dancers and singers already?!
KAITO
It wasn't easy, but our teamwork improved by leaps and bounds. In that sense, I also recommend MEIKO's training camp idea.
Airi
Based on the few I've gone to in the past, they do seem to lead to good results since you can practice literally all day every day without worrying about anything else.
Minori
I want to get advice from all of you about the parts that have been giving me trouble while practicing on my own... I want to grow as an idol before our show!
Shizuku
I'd like to go as well.
Especially if it means my singing and dancing skills will improve.
Especially if it means my singing and dancing skills will improve.
Haruka
We'll need to come up with a good to-do list. Improving our fitness will be a must, but I'm hoping that we'll have a chance to really focus and practice our dance routines.
Shizuku
Yes, I agree.
And if we do actually end up going, it'd be nice to do some things that we don't usually get to do during our regular practices.
And if we do actually end up going, it'd be nice to do some things that we don't usually get to do during our regular practices.
Airi
Yeah, it might be good to include some special activities. Like doing sprints on the beach...?
Haruka
The beach...?
That sounds nice. Not only would it be a good workout, it'd be easy on our joints.
That sounds nice. Not only would it be a good workout, it'd be easy on our joints.
Shizuku
Hmm... Are you sure we'll be okay? What if we train a little too hard in the beginning and run out of stamina partway through...?
Airi
Yeah, we'll want to avoid anything like that, so I agree that we probably shouldn't push ourselves too hard...
Airi
For one, it'll help spread the word about our show, which means more people will come to see us...
Airi
Second, our viewers will be able to support us as they watch us practice. That should motivate us to keep going even when things get tough.
Haruka
Yeah, I agree with you there...
But we've streamed entire practices before. Would they see this as fresh content?
But we've streamed entire practices before. Would they see this as fresh content?
Airi
Also, if we do stream it...
I have a feeling that some really good “special activities” will come straight to mind.
I have a feeling that some really good “special activities” will come straight to mind.
Airi's Room
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Airi
Now to brush things up and make sure we'll actually be able to improve our fitness and teamwork while also providing some fun entertainment for our viewers.
Airi
And we'll want to do something at the end of our training camp that clearly shows we've achieved some good results. So, we'll need to perform a fitness check at the beginning.
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Airi
Yeah, there we go!
This plan seems perfect. I'm sure Minori, the others and all our fans will really enjoy...
This plan seems perfect. I'm sure Minori, the others and all our fans will really enjoy...
Airi
Still, I think I've come up with a good plan. By doing everything on this list, we should become a tighter unit and be more than ready for our solo show!
Airi
It was just a dream not too long ago... But we really get to do a show together on our own. As MORE MORE JUMP!
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Airi
Looking back, we went through some really rough patches, but it also led to real growth each time.
Airi
Minori in particular got an earful from our fans, but she didn't let that get her down. Despite being surrounded by experienced idols like us, she hung in there, worked harder than any of us and made it this far.
Airi
Unlike regular shows, these kinds of shows are just about you, and that's who everyone's there to see. Their passion becomes your power...
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Airi
To me, it was an unforgettable moment, so this solo show's probably gonna mean just that much to Minori.
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