Scramble Crossing
Minori
So many more people than usual tuned in to watch our “Post Solo Show Stream”!
Haruka
We must be getting featured after seeing such a large increase in subscribers.
Shizuku
Some of our first-time viewers even wrote in the comments for us. I felt compelled to do my best to make sure they also got to enjoy themselves.
Airi
Hehe. Same.
Airi
However, an increase in viewership means having to think whether or not we can do the same stuff we've been doing moving forward.
Airi
Which is why I'd like to pick back up on the discussion we were having before our stream...
Minori
I-I'm really sorry!
My mom just asked me to go buy some ground beef at the store after she forgot...!
My mom just asked me to go buy some ground beef at the store after she forgot...!
Minori
Apparently, if I don't go, the meat sauce for our pasta's just going to consist of canned tomatoes!
Shizuku
That actually sounds good by itself, but it wouldn't be meat sauce without any meat. You probably should go run to the store for her.
Minori
I'm super sorry!
I know we were about to have a really important discussion...!
I know we were about to have a really important discussion...!
Haruka
Well, it is getting pretty late anyway, so don't worry about it.
Minori
Th-Thanks...!
I promise to think more about our future goals once I get home!
I promise to think more about our future goals once I get home!
Minori
Anyway, I need to get to the store!
See you all later!
See you all later!
Haruka
Okay, see you.
Airi
Gone. Just like that...
Shizuku
Hehe. Minori really is a big bundle of energy.
Airi
Yeah, but...
She really threw us a curveball there.
She really threw us a curveball there.
Haruka
She did...
Minori
Our fans are hoping that we'll be able to stand on the biggest stage and spread hope to more and more people!
Minori
So, I want us to seriously try to become idols who are able to perform at Japan's biggest venues, like the Dome...
Minori
I want us to become top idols!
Haruka
The truth is, one of our fans said, “My dream now is to see MMJ perform at the Butokan!”
Shizuku
At the Butokan...?
Haruka
When I saw that, a part of me said, “That'd be really amazing,” while another part of me went, “Not as we currently are.”
Airi
Yeah...
Airi
The three of us used to be in famous idol groups, and we're blessed to have fans who've been following us since that time.
Airi
However, that was then and this is now. Not all of our fans ended up making the transition, so there's no way we'll be able to fill 15,000 seats in our current state.
Airi
Which is why my jaw sort of dropped when I heard about us performing at the Dome...
Haruka
Yeah, Airi's right.
I felt the exact same way.
I felt the exact same way.
Haruka
But despite that, I...
Haruka
Minori's words made me realize that it's not about how many seats we can fill. The old me never worried about anything like that...
Haruka
Back then, I just wanted to spread hope to as many people as I could.
Airi
...!
Shizuku
Yes, when we started our group, a part of me hoped that we'd get to perform at the Dome as MORE MORE JUMP! someday...
Shizuku
But that's “someday”...
And I know it's far into the future.
And I know it's far into the future.
Airi
Yeah...
As idols, we've got a lot of work to do before we can perform there.
As idols, we've got a lot of work to do before we can perform there.
Airi
But it's a great goal...
I mean, what idol wouldn't want to perform at the Dome in front of a full house?
I mean, what idol wouldn't want to perform at the Dome in front of a full house?
Haruka
Exactly...
Again, what Minori said brought me to this realization.
Again, what Minori said brought me to this realization.
Haruka
Our goal is to spread and inspire hope in as many people as possible. That hasn't changed and it isn't going to anytime soon...
Haruka
And if we keep doing our best, the Dome will be waiting for us.
Haruka
Let's go for it. Not “someday”. Now. Let's do everything we can to fill the biggest venue in Japan and spread hope to everyone we meet.
Haruka
As top idols.
Shizuku
Yes!
Airi
Let's do it!
Airi
That's actually kinda funny since a lot of people have been saying that they couldn't get tickets for our solo show. In hindsight, 700 was probably too low.
Airi
Plus, that article gave our channel a huge subscriber boost...
Airi
I've been chatting with Saito about this, and she thinks that we can expect at least 2,000 for our next event. Maybe even 3,000.
Shizuku
That's so many people...!
Haruka
I was under the impression that 1,000 within six months or so might be possible...
Haruka
But based on those figures, that's a venue the size of Shibuya Hall...
Airi
Yeah, that place is within our range now since it seats 1,900.
Shizuku
This is incredible...!
It's hard to believe that we're already in a position to do a show at Shibuya Hall...!
It's hard to believe that we're already in a position to do a show at Shibuya Hall...!
Airi
We really couldn't have asked for a better start. Honestly, not many idol groups catch fire like this right out of the gates.
Airi
However, the Dome seats 30,000. In our current state, there's just no way... But...
Airi
As long as we maintain this momentum, we'll get there. So...
Airi
Let's keep doing our best!
Haruka
Yeah!
The next day
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop
Minori
I'm so sorry about what happened yesterday! I feel awful about leaving since we were about to have a really important discussion!
Haruka
That's okay.
Did dinner go okay last night?
Did dinner go okay last night?
Minori
Yup!
The meat sauce turned out great and the pasta was delicious! So I really appreciate you guys letting me go!
The meat sauce turned out great and the pasta was delicious! So I really appreciate you guys letting me go!
Minori
A-Anyway...
Is it okay if we pick up where we left off yesterday...?
Is it okay if we pick up where we left off yesterday...?
Airi
Yeah, of course!
There's actually something we need to tell you, Minori.
There's actually something we need to tell you, Minori.
Minori
Huh?
Shizuku
So, after you left, the three of us had a little discussion regarding our future...
Shizuku
Including what you said about us becoming top idols...
Minori
R-Really?!
Minori
Um... How did you all feel about that...?
Haruka
We found that we're all in favor.
Minori
...!
Haruka
To be perfectly honest, we weren't sure if we should have such a lofty goal since we just finished putting on our first solo show.
Haruka
However, you made us realize something.
Haruka
Spreading hope to the people who come to see us is important, but so is doing that for everybody in Japan.
Minori
Haruka...
Haruka
So...
Haruka
Let's do it.
Let's try to become idols who are worthy of performing at the Dome.
Let's try to become idols who are worthy of performing at the Dome.
Minori
Whoa...!
Airi
However, that's easier said than done.
We're still just getting started as an idol group and are gonna need to jump through a lot of hoops to get there.
We're still just getting started as an idol group and are gonna need to jump through a lot of hoops to get there.
Shizuku
Right. At the same time...
It makes me want to work harder with all of you.
It makes me want to work harder with all of you.
Haruka
Me too. Not only that...
I see no problem with us having a dream since it's an idol's duty to spread hope and inspire dreams.
I see no problem with us having a dream since it's an idol's duty to spread hope and inspire dreams.
Haruka
And I'm sure our fans will feel very inspired if we find a way to make our dream come true.
Haruka
So, let's do it...
Haruka
Let's become top idols, spread hope to as many people as we can and inspire them to dream!
Minori
Haruka...
Minori
After reading about how everyone felt about our show and thinking that we could become the best, a part of me began to wonder if I was getting way too ahead of myself...
Minori
But I really want to pursue that goal and I don't want to give up on it...
Minori
Which is why I'm really glad that I worked up the courage to bring it up with all of you. And hearing that you're all in favor of it made me so happy!
Haruka
Minori...
Minori
Let's become top idols!
Together!
Together!
Haruka, Shizuku & Airi
Yeah!
Yes!
Yes!
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