Beyond The Dream of That Day

Haruka's Room

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MEIKO

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Why you decided to become an idol in the first place or how you felt back then...
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MEIKO

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So, now might not be a bad time to look back on all that.
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Haruka

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MEIKO's right...
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Haruka

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(I want to spread as much hope to as many people as I can...)
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Haruka

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(We as a group want to do that for everyone we've met, and everyone we're going to meet in the future...)
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Haruka

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So, why did I want to become an idol in the first place? What kind of idol do I want to become? I really need to think about those things...
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Haruka

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I... I wanted to become an idol because...
A few years ago

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Little Haruka

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“And so, the Princess was able to use her beautiful smile to spread love and courage to people all over.”
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Little Haruka

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(This book seemed like it was meant for little kids, but it ended up being pretty fun. The Princess was so cheerful and helped solve so many different problems...)
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Little Haruka

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(I should thank the teacher tomorrow for letting me borrow this...)

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Haruka's Mother

Haruka, do you have a minute?
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Little Haruka

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Sure, is something the matter?
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Haruka's Mother

Actually, here...!
Grandma just sent you a present.
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Haruka's Mother

It's your reward for getting 100 on that test you took the other day. You've been wanting this Yudetama pencil case, right?
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Little Haruka

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Oh... Thanks...
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Haruka's Mother

Hehe...
If only it were easier to make you smile, Haruka.
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Little Haruka

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No, um...
I'm really happy, but...
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Haruka's Mother

No, that's okay! Really!
I know that you couldn't be happier.
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Haruka's Mother

I'll make sure to tell Grandma that you love her gift.
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Little Haruka

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Thanks, Mommy...
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Haruka's Mother

Oh, also.
Yudetama's going to be doing a show at a mall a little away from us this weekend.
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Haruka's Mother

Would you like to go?
You might even get to shake hands!
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Little Haruka

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Really?
Yeah, that'd be nice.
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Haruka's Mother

We can also invite your father!
Anyway, I'll let you know when dinner's ready.
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Little Haruka

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Okay, thanks.
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Little Haruka

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(...
I made Mommy frown again.)
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Little Haruka

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(But I really am happy about the pencil case Grandma sent, and how I get to see Yudetama's show...)
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Little Haruka

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(Why can't I just smile like everyone else...?)
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Little Haruka

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“And so, the Princess was able to use her beautiful smile to spread love and courage to people all over.”
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Little Haruka

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Maybe I should practice smiling...
Weekend
Shopping Mall

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Haruka's Mother

Yudetama was so adorable!
I'm so glad that you two got to shake hands, Haruka!
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Little Haruka

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Yeah, he was really cute, and I had a lot of fun.
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Little Haruka

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But I also feel kind of tired. There were so many people...
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Haruka's Mother

Hehe. Very true.
It is already lunch time, so how about we take a break?
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Haruka's Father

In that case, I'll go buy us something. I saw a nice shop just over there.
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Haruka's Mother

Thanks, dear!
But it might be hard for you to carry food for all of us. Why don't we go together?
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Haruka's Mother

Do you think you can walk, Haruka?
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Little Haruka

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Yeah, I think so.
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Haruka's Mother

Wonderful. Then, let's go!

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Little Haruka

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(So many people...
More than before I think...)
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Haruka's Father

Please be careful not to get separated from us, Haruka.
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Little Haruka

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O-Okay...
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Little Haruka

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(I might get lost if I keep getting bumped and pushed around like this...)
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Little Haruka

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(Maybe I should hold her hand just to be safe...)
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Little Haruka

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Mommy, can I hold your...?
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Female Stranger

Whoa, hello.
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Little Haruka

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Huh...?
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Female Stranger

Did you mix up me with your mommy? I'm sorry, but she's...
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Little Haruka

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I-I'm so sorry...

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Female Stranger

Hey, wait...!

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Little Haruka

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(Oh no...
I got separated from Mommy and Daddy.)
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Little Haruka

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(I tried looking for them where we were trying to go, but I couldn't see them because of all these people...)
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Little Haruka

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(What do I do...?)
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Little Haruka

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(What happens if I never get to see them again...?)
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Little Haruka

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(Am I going to be stuck here forever...? All alone?!)
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Young Lady

Is something wrong?
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Little Haruka

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Huh...?
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Little Haruka

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(Who is she...?
Her clothes are so cute...)
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Little Haruka

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(She looks like a princess...)

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Young Lady

Hm?
I thought you were lost since I found you all alone... But you seem awfully calm. Are you not actually lost?
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Little Haruka

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Oh... U-Um, I...
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Young Lady

Oh?
So you are lost?
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Young Lady

Lemme ask my manager...
Hey, I think this little girl's lost. Can you let mall security know?
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Manager

You always manage to find a lost child whenever we put on events in places like this, don't you? I'll let them know right away...
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Young Lady

Hehe. Thanks!
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Little Haruka

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E-Excuse me...
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Young Lady

Don't worry!
I'm sure you'll be reunited with your mommy and daddy in no time. Until then...

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Event Staff

Ah, there you are!
You're going on stage soon! We need you on standby!
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Young Lady

What?! Already?!
I was hoping to get a better feel for the place since it's my first time being here.
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Little Haruka

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Stage...?
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Young Lady

Yup. The stage...
Right over there in the middle of that big, open area. That's where I'm gonna be.
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Little Haruka

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Up there? Why...?
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Young Lady

Well...
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Young Lady

I know...
Why don't you come with me? I bet you're gonna be totally blown away!
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Little Haruka

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Huh...?!
Next Chapter: The Princess Of Smiles