Stage
Yuina
Oh, here's my seat...
Yuina
(I saw on the website that I'd be sitting pretty close to the stage, but this is better than I expected...!)
Yuina
(Still, it's their solo show... I sort of can't believe it.)
Yuina
(I've been a fan of Minori and MORE MORE JUMP! for pretty long now, but their big moment has finally arrived.)
Yuina
(I'm so glad that I get to be here today. I need to cheer for them as much as I can.)
Yuina
I believe in you, Minori!
Yuina
(Wait, those people over there...
Isn't that Nanamin and...? Mai?! But she used to be in ASRUN! Does that mean those seats for the invited guests?)
Isn't that Nanamin and...? Mai?! But she used to be in ASRUN! Does that mean those seats for the invited guests?)
Yuina
(Most of the audience here seem pretty young, but I'm also seeing some more mature-looking people...)
Yuina
Oh, hang on...
What if they're here with their families...?
What if they're here with their families...?
Nanamin
It's been so long, Mai!
I didn't expect to get to meet you here today!
I didn't expect to get to meet you here today!
Mai
Not since we were on that show together as members of ASRUN. It's so nice to see you again!
Nanamin
Hehe. Likewise!
I heard that you've been doing some stage acting. It's great to hear that you're doing so well!
I heard that you've been doing some stage acting. It's great to hear that you're doing so well!
Nanamin
Still, this solo show atmosphere... I don't regret stepping away from being an idol, but this is so nostalgic. I guess I'm never going to not like this feeling.
Mai
I know what you mean.
I sort of envy how they were able to build this from the ground up.
I sort of envy how they were able to build this from the ground up.
Nanamin
Idols have to deal with a lot, including sometimes not getting along with your fellow groupmates... It really isn't all fun and games.
Mai
Right. But everybody in MMJ seems to really believe in one another. It's so clear just by looking at them.
Mai
Which is why I can't help but root for them.
Nanamin
Yeah, I totally get what you mean.
And it's beyond amazing how they were able to come this far without signing with an agency.
And it's beyond amazing how they were able to come this far without signing with an agency.
Nanamin
I have a feeling that this show's going become legendary and an opening chapter for MORE MORE JUMP!
Mai
Hehe. I agree completely.
Nanamin
Let's wish them the best of luck!
Saito
B-5... That will be in the section for invited guests. You'll find it straight ahead.
Hasegawa
Oh, yes, here's row B.
Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.
Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.
Saito
You're welcome! Please enjoy the show!
Saito
(*Sigh*
Alright, we managed to safely move all the guests who were lined up for merchandise over here, so we should be good in terms of prep until the show starts.)
Alright, we managed to safely move all the guests who were lined up for merchandise over here, so we should be good in terms of prep until the show starts.)
Saito
(All that's left is for MORE MORE JUMP! to work their magic. How are we doing for time...?)
Saito
Perfect...
Yuina
...!
The lights...
The lights...
Yuina
It's starting...!
Airi
Thanks for waiting, everyone!
Are you all ready to have some fun?!
Are you all ready to have some fun?!
Yuina
Huh...? Aren't those...?
Shizuku
We're going to do everything we can to make sure you all enjoy today's show! Try to keep up, okay?
Haruka
This is our very first solo show, so we want to make it a special memory for all of you!
Yuina
New outfits?!
Fans
Hey, aren't those the ones they made for their stream?!
Fans
I knew they'd wear them today...
They're adorable! I can't believe I get to see all of this happen live!
They're adorable! I can't believe I get to see all of this happen live!
Minori
Alright, here comes our first song...
Let's all sing it together!
Let's all sing it together!
Airi & Shizuku
♪————
Minori
We're so glad to see you all here today! Let's keep building up this energy!
Haruka
♪————
Minori
Together now!
Ready...?!
Ready...?!
Yuina
Wow...
Yuina
(I know I've been watching Minori closer than anybody else. I've never missed a stream, nor their Christmas event.)
Yuina
(But Minori seems like she's...
More than usual... No, more than any time I've ever seen her before, it's like she's really trying to draw in our attention today...)
More than usual... No, more than any time I've ever seen her before, it's like she's really trying to draw in our attention today...)
Minori
♪————!
Yuina
She's really shining...!
Minori
(They're all looking at me.)
Minori
(This feels completely different from our mini-concert. Not only that...)
Fans
Minori!!
I've been waiting to see you again!!
I've been waiting to see you again!!
Fans
I'm so happy I get to see you live!
Minori
(I can hear all of these people cheering for me...)
Passerby B
Oh, but what about that other girl?
The amateur...
The amateur...
Passerby B
She seems so plain.
Like a normal person, you know?
Like a normal person, you know?
Passerby A
Yeah, the other three alone seems like plenty. Why do they need her around?
Minori
(Things didn't go well at all in the beginning, and I was told all these awful things... But it also made me realize that I just had to keep trying.)
Minori
(After learning a lot from the others, as well as a lot of trial and error, I'm finally able to...)
Fans
Minori! Please look this way!
Fans
Your new outfit's so cute!
It looks amazing on you!
It looks amazing on you!
Minori
(I'm finally able to, even just a little bit, actually say that I've become an idol...)
Minori
(And it's all because...)
Minori
Everyone!
We're just getting started here! Let's go!
We're just getting started here! Let's go!
Minori
(This is the moment I've been waiting for. My chance to put on the best show ever...)
Minori
(And people from all walks of life are here. Some may be going through some tough times, while others might be afraid of going after their dreams... Like the old me...)
Minori
(I want to spread hope to all of those people... Even if it's just a little bit, I want to inspire them to believe that tomorrow will be a better day.)
Minori
(Just like Haruka that day...
I want to tie us all together!)
I want to tie us all together!)
Luka
<Such an incredible atmosphere.
The audience seems to be brimming with energy. But above all else...>
The audience seems to be brimming with energy. But above all else...>
Rin
<Minori's totally on fire.
It's like she's burning even brighter than usual!>
It's like she's burning even brighter than usual!>
Len
<I guess she knows how to deliver when it counts?>
MEIKO
<I'm not sure that's quite what's going on here...>
KAITO
<Yes, this feels more like...>
Fans
Minori's grown so much...
She seemed pretty out of place at first since she didn't have any experience or name recognition as an idol.
She seemed pretty out of place at first since she didn't have any experience or name recognition as an idol.
Fans
But she's an essential part of this group now. Plus, she's become a great dancer and singer.
Fans
I know she's been putting a lot of effort into all the streams, but she's probably also been doing a lot behind the scenes...
Fans
That makes me really want to root for her.
Airi
(Exaggerating each move to make sure everyone here can see what you're doing. Making sure to look at each person in the audience...)
Airi
(We taught her all of that during our training camp and to think she'd master it this quickly... I'm so proud.)
Airi
(As a result, they're all focused on Minori... However...)
Airi
(This show isn't just about her...)
Shizuku
(I can still do more.
After all, I practiced and worked just as hard during our training camp.)
After all, I practiced and worked just as hard during our training camp.)
Haruka
(It's great to see Minori receiving so much attention since I'm also a big fan of hers.)
Haruka
(But...)
Haruka
(I'm also an idol.
Which means I'm not about to let her hog all the glory.)
Which means I'm not about to let her hog all the glory.)
Haruka, Airi & Shizuku
(We're still just getting started!)
Airi
Alright, this is just the beginning!
Try to keep up, you guys...!
Try to keep up, you guys...!
Shizuku
Louder, everyone! Louder!
Haruka
Until you lose your voices!
Mai
What a roar...
Are there really only 700 people here...?
Are there really only 700 people here...?
Nanamin
I know, right?
It's kinda hard to tell just based on their streams, but they seem to have a ton of really passionate fans. Plus...
It's kinda hard to tell just based on their streams, but they seem to have a ton of really passionate fans. Plus...
Nanamin
(Minori's carrying the others and making their performance as a whole just that much better. It's like she's giving it a huge boost of energy.)
Nanamin
It's amazing how well everyone in MORE MORE JUMP! works together.
Mai
They really do. This show even reminds me of why I wanted to become an idol at all...
Nanamin
Yeah, same here...
Nanamin
This show really might become a legendary performance.
Minori
Thank you, everyone!
Airi
Whew... We've really been putting the pedal to the metal until now. I can tell that all of you have been too!
Airi
But you guys can do more, right...?
How much do you have left in the tank?!
How much do you have left in the tank?!
Fans
Still good!
Fans
I wanna hear you sing more!
Haruka
Hehe. It sounds like you all still have plenty of energy! But as much as we want to keep singing for you...
Shizuku
The time for us to say goodbye is unfortunately near. This next song will be our last...
Fans
Noooo!
Haruka
But before we sing our last song, we'd like you all to hear how we feel.
Haruka
We're still a small idol group that's trying to get on its feet, and your support is what made this solo show a reality.
Shizuku
We tried to sing in a way today that shows our appreciation for all of you... I really hope it worked...
Shizuku Fan
It did, Shizuku!
Shizuku
Hehe. Thank you.
And I can clearly tell how you all feel.
And I can clearly tell how you all feel.
Airi
Yeah, me too.
Your smiles are so bright that they're almost blinding. You've really given us a ton of energy.
Your smiles are so bright that they're almost blinding. You've really given us a ton of energy.
Minori
Yeah, they really have!
We hardly ever get to see your faces since we mostly focus on doing streams...
We hardly ever get to see your faces since we mostly focus on doing streams...
Minori
But being able to sing with all of you while actually getting to see your sparkling expressions like this was so much fun!
Airi
Now, some of you may already know that this is Minori's very first solo show.
Airi
And I'm sure this has been a really special moment for her...
Airi
So, how about it?
Wanna take this moment to hear how she feels?
Wanna take this moment to hear how she feels?
Minori
Wh-What?!
Fans
Yeah!
Fans
Tell us how you feel, Minori!
Minori
A-A-Airi, no one told me about this...!
Airi
Hehe. A prepared speech would be so boring. You gotta just do these sorts of things on the fly.
Airi
So, it doesn't have to completely make sense. Just tell us in your own words how you feel... We wanna hear the genuine Minori!
Minori
How I feel? In my own words...
Yuina
...
Yuina
Minori! You can do it!!
Minori
Huh...?
Minori
(Yuina...? She's here...?)
Yuina
The way you shouted out to me during your last show stream gave me the courage to try harder for club. And just the other day, I was able to make a big contribution during a real match...
Yuina
That's why I want to return the favor, Minori. You helped me so I want to help you!
Minori
Okay...
I'll say it in my own words.
There's a lot that I want to tell everyone, so...
I'll say it in my own words.
There's a lot that I want to tell everyone, so...
Minori
I hope you'll listen!
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