Minori's Room
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Minori
Let's see... This spot always hurts the most. I should spend a bit more time massaging it.
Minori
(Oh, it feels pretty tight.
Is it because I've been practicing so much by myself at home lately?)
Is it because I've been practicing so much by myself at home lately?)
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Minori
(But I feel like that's the reason I've been able to do all the tricky steps for our new song.)
Minori
(I've learned how to do a lot of other things too, so I need to do what I can to make sure our solo show goes as well as it can.)
Minori
But I feel much better now knowing that the others also felt nervous leading up to their first solo shows...
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Haruka
It felt really special...
And I want you to experience that incredible sensation, Minori.
And I want you to experience that incredible sensation, Minori.
Minori
I think I understand what Haruka meant by forging a deep bond with our fans... I mean, I felt the same way that time...
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Minori
Wow, that reminds me of how I used to watch this almost every day before we formed our group...
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ASRUN's Tour of Japan: “HONEY” in Tokyo at the Korakuen Dome...
Minori
Oh, that's right! They performed here!
I couldn't believe how big the venue was until I got there!
I couldn't believe how big the venue was until I got there!
A few years ago
Neighborhood
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Chihiro
“Night-capade!”...?
You mean that show where celebrities are asked to do various challenges? I think it airs really late at night, so I haven't seen it.
You mean that show where celebrities are asked to do various challenges? I think it airs really late at night, so I haven't seen it.
Minori
She did this gymnastics challenge where she went on the balance beam and the horizontal bars. It was so cool!
Minori
Oh, I made sure to record it, so I'll bring it by tomorrow! Please promise to watch it!
Chihiro
Okay, I will...
You really like Haruka Kiritani, huh?
You really like Haruka Kiritani, huh?
Minori
Because she's super cool!
I mean, she works so hard to learn how to do things that seem impossible! I can't help but feel inspired by her!
I mean, she works so hard to learn how to do things that seem impossible! I can't help but feel inspired by her!
Chihiro
I agree with you there. I saw her dance on this one show the other day and thought that she had some really nice moves. Her core must be rock solid.
Minori
Which means Haruka really is as amazing as I think she is! That explains why she's the #1 idol right now.
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Chihiro
Wah!
M-Minori... Something just fell from above...
M-Minori... Something just fell from above...
Minori
Noooo! A bird dropped a present on my bag!!! I really like it too since it matches with Haruka!
Chihiro
Are you okay? You really do have rotten luck...
Here, use this tissue.
Here, use this tissue.
Chihiro
I mean, these things happen.
I really don't think you need to feel so...
I really don't think you need to feel so...
Chihiro
Huh?
Minori
Because that bird hit my bag dead center. What are the odds of that? This might mean that something really good is waiting for me up ahead!
Minori
Wait...!
They had merch signed by Haruka herself as the viewer prize on “Night-capade!” yesterday! What if I win that?!
They had merch signed by Haruka herself as the viewer prize on “Night-capade!” yesterday! What if I win that?!
Chihiro
Well, you seem cheerful, so I guess things are gonna be okay...
Chihiro
In the past, you used to get so down whenever anything like this happened. After becoming a Haruka Kiritani fan, you're Ms. Optimistic all the time now.
Minori
I've decided that I'm gonna become an idol just like Haruka, so I need to be more optimistic!
Chihiro
Right. Oh, speaking of which, how'd your audition go? Didn't you send in an application to an agency or something?
Minori
It was ASRUN's agency too, so I was really hoping that I'd get in. I even made sure to write, “I want to become a super idol who's an amazing singer and dancer, like Haruka!”
Chihiro
Oh, that's too bad...
Minori
The other agencies are also holding auditions, so I should be able to get into one of them as long as I cast a wide net!
Chihiro
Haha... Good luck...
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Minori
And I already figured out how to do the dance for this song! I think I can do it on demand now.
Minori
Huh?! Where did all that time go?!
It's already been twenty minutes since “Runtime with ASRUN” started!
It's already been twenty minutes since “Runtime with ASRUN” started!
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Minori's Mother
Minori, we're home!
Did you make sure to take Samo for a walk?
Did you make sure to take Samo for a walk?
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Minori
And yes, I took him for a walk!
We went to the park as usual before I started doing my dance practice... No, wait, now's not the time for that!
We went to the park as usual before I started doing my dance practice... No, wait, now's not the time for that!
Minori's Father
What's wrong? Why are you so flustered?
Minori
Um, so... I completely forgot that Haruka's show starts at six! They're supposed to be making a big announcement today!
Minori's Father
Oh, I think that's it hiding under your bed.
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Member of ASRUN
<We'll be making our big announcement after we take a quick commercial break!>
Minori's Mother
Hehe. Oh, Minori...
You really can't get enough of ASRUN, can you?
You really can't get enough of ASRUN, can you?
Minori
(But what's this big announcement going to be about? It's been a while since they released their last song, so... Maybe they're revealing their next one...!)
Samo
Woof!
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Comedian MC
<We appreciate your patience!
Now, for our big announcement! Haruka, if you will!>
Now, for our big announcement! Haruka, if you will!>
Haruka
<...will be releasing our latest song, “Maidenly Honey Mustard”, and going on a tour of Japan!>
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Minori's Mother
A tour?
I mean, they're idols, right? Isn't that normal? I remember seeing on an afternoon talk show the other day that...
I mean, they're idols, right? Isn't that normal? I remember seeing on an afternoon talk show the other day that...
Minori
I'm in junior high now!
Doesn't that mean I'm old enough to go see one of their shows?
Doesn't that mean I'm old enough to go see one of their shows?
Minori's Mother
*Sigh*
How many times do we need to go over this? Becoming an idol isn't as easy as you think it is...
How many times do we need to go over this? Becoming an idol isn't as easy as you think it is...
Minori's Mother
Yes, you're a junior high schooler now, but I don't feel comfortable about letting you go alone to one of these shows. I mean, things have been so unsettling lately...
Minori
No, Mom, please! I beg you!
I'll use my allowance to pay for my own ticket... And if you don't want me going alone, I can take Chi with me!
I'll use my allowance to pay for my own ticket... And if you don't want me going alone, I can take Chi with me!
Minori's Mother
You'll have Chihiro with you? That would make me feel better since she has a good head on her shoulders... But does she also like ASRUN?
Minori's Mother
Hmm... Well...
Minori's Father
I don't see why not.
Minori's been asking about going to see ASRUN live for a long time now.
Minori's been asking about going to see ASRUN live for a long time now.
Minori's Father
She's also at that age where she should start experiencing more new things. I mean, she won't be able to if we keep her locked up in a cage. This might end up being an opportunity for her.
Minori's Mother
Alright...
I'm okay with it as long as Chihiro's also going with you.
I'm okay with it as long as Chihiro's also going with you.
Minori's Mother
However, in return, you have to get all your homework done and take Samo out for all of his walks.
Minori
Okay!
Some stuff for school is really hard, but I'll manage somehow... And I'll take Samo to the North Pole if I have to!
Some stuff for school is really hard, but I'll manage somehow... And I'll take Samo to the North Pole if I have to!
Next Chapter: ASRUN Show Prep Seminar!