Minori's Room
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A few years ago
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Minori's Father
Minori, are you there?
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Minori's Mother
You've been awfully quiet despite finally getting to see ASRUN live. We're a little concerned and began wondering if something happened.
Minori
It was incredible. Really incredible...
I can't even begin to describe how amazing it was...
I can't even begin to describe how amazing it was...
Minori's Mother
Hehe. Oh, that's good to hear.
Minori's Father
What is it?
Minori
I... After going to see ASRUN live, I've decided that I seriously want to become an idol.
Minori's Mother
Hehe. You've been saying that for...
Minori
But I know it's not going to be easy.
Between auditioning and needing money, I'll be asking a lot from you both.
Between auditioning and needing money, I'll be asking a lot from you both.
Minori
I know this sounds really selfish, but I'm really hoping that you'll help me with all that...
Minori's Mother
Minori...
Minori's Father
I understand how you feel...
Minori's Father
However, becoming an idol probably... No, it won't be easy at all...
Minori's Father
You're not the only one with this dream, Minori. Others all around the country are trying to become idols who shine and appear on TV.
Minori's Father
Only the chosen few are able to succeed in the way ASRUN has, while everyone else... They get left behind and have no other choice other than to quit.
Minori's Father
There's no guarantee that “someday” will ever come. You can work hard, but may never be rewarded...
Minori's Father
It won't all be fun and games either. As your father, I'd really rather not see you experience that kind of pain or suffering...
Minori's Father
Minori...
Minori
I don't want to give up before even trying. Because I'd regret that decision the most... I'd end up asking myself, “Why didn't I go through with it that time?”
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Minori
But if I fail after taking things really seriously and trying my absolute best, then I'll feel better about walking away from it...
Minori
But I want to give it a try!
I don't care how hard it's gonna be. I won't know the answer if I don't do this!
I don't care how hard it's gonna be. I won't know the answer if I don't do this!
Minori's Father
I see...
Then, I have no reason to argue any further.
Then, I have no reason to argue any further.
Minori's Father
What you want to become in the future is ultimately up to you, Minori. So, you have my support...
Minori's Father
And like you said, you should start by giving it your absolute best.
Minori
From that day forward, I started trying a lot of different things. That included asking for lessons after school from the dance club's teacher, strength training...
Minori
And yet, it still felt like I was missing a lot. As much as I wanted to attend a training school, the enrollment cost was just too high...
Minori
Which is why I decided to try for lots and lots of auditions while doing whatever I could to succeed...
Minori
However, even when I managed to pass the initial screening, I ended up failing the interview that followed... After trying so hard too...
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Minori
Considering all that happened, this really does feel like a dream. Or rather, a dream come true...
Minori
My goal is to become an amazing idol like Haruka. I want to learn how to bring people together the way she does...
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Minori
Which is why I don't have time to be feeling nervous. Like Haruka that one time, I...
Minori
I want to give this show everything I have and make it a really special moment for everyone!
The day of the solo show
Backstage
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KAITO
<This is really it.
We'll be watching from the phones you placed in front of the stage once it starts.>
We'll be watching from the phones you placed in front of the stage once it starts.>
Airi
That reminds me. Saito sent me a message earlier saying that all of the merch we prepared for today just sold out.
Airi
Yeah, the towels in particular just seemed to fly off the shelves! The wristbands were the last to go, but they also sold out in the end.
Shizuku
That's wonderful...!
I was actually a little worried that we'd made too many. It's good to hear that it was just the right amount.
I was actually a little worried that we'd made too many. It's good to hear that it was just the right amount.
Airi
I feel kinda bad since some people probably couldn't get what they were after, so we'll have to rethink our inventory next time...
Airi
But that can wait.
For now, we should be thinking about putting on a great performance.
For now, we should be thinking about putting on a great performance.
Haruka
Right. All the tickets for today also sold out, so we should be expecting around 700 people... All here to see MORE MORE JUMP! perform on stage.
Minori
I took a peek at the audience just now, and their eyes were sparkling like they're really looking forward to seeing our show...
Minori
That reminded me of how I felt as a member of the audience who was there to watch a performance.
Minori
I remember being really excited about what it was gonna be like. So excited that I sorta started feeling sick...
Minori
That's why I want to do my best to give them an amazing performance! I want them to have fun and go home smiling!
Minori
You too, Airi, Shizuku!
Let's spread as much hope as we can to everyone and make this show super fun!
Let's spread as much hope as we can to everyone and make this show super fun!
Staff
Get ready, everyone! We're on standby!
Airi
This show's gonna be a moment we're probably never gonna forget, so let's not leave anything at the door... We're giving it everything. Absolutely everything.
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Next Chapter: The Start Of Our Solo Show