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iHaz Producer
So, we'd like for you to all appear on iHaz as part of our “Feature the Future” mini segment...
Airi
Based on its name, I assume it's the segment dedicated to introducing up-and-coming idols.
iHaz Producer
Yes, that's right.
We have idols who are currently trending to appear as guests and ask them about their personal lives.
We have idols who are currently trending to appear as guests and ask them about their personal lives.
iHaz Producer
And the one asking the questions will be, well... Cheerful * Days.
iHaz Producer
Here's the script for that day.
It includes a list of questions that you can expect to be asked, so please try to have your responses ready by then.
It includes a list of questions that you can expect to be asked, so please try to have your responses ready by then.
Minori
What...? Those questions are already in the script?! I was under the impression that everyone thought of those on the spot...!
iHaz Producer
Haha. I understand why you're surprised since some shows in fact don't have scripts... However, in general, we ask people to prepare their responses in advance.
iHaz Producer
By doing so, shoots go much more smoothly and our idols can talk freely without feeling too pressed.
Minori
I mean, I was always amazed by how everyone had all these interesting stories to tell. Now it all makes sense...
Haruka
We're all pretty used to this now, but I was just as surprised in the beginning, Minori.
iHaz Producer
However, please keep in mind that these questions are the ones you can “expect” to hear.
iHaz Producer
iHaz has earned its reputation for featuring raw and uncut conversations between idols. Surprise stories are always welcome.
iHaz Producer
So we're actually looking forward to seeing how you and the MCs interact.
Shizuku
Come to think of it, these sorts of segments don't always end up following the script...
iHaz Producer
Hahaha. There's no need to feel so alarmed. You'll be talking to girls around the same age as you, so as long as we get to see you all having a fun conversation, our viewers will...
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iHaz Producer
That must be our staff.
Would you mind giving me a minute...?
Would you mind giving me a minute...?
iHaz Producer
Sorry for the interruption.
There's plenty of snacks to go around, so please feel free to have more.
There's plenty of snacks to go around, so please feel free to have more.
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Shizuku
Yes, and he's apparently in charge of a few other programs... Despite that, he took the time to meet with us.
Airi
I thought so when I read his email, but he seems like a really nice person. It's also reassuring that he's great at explaining things.
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iHaz Producer
Excuse me, MORE MORE JUMP!
Do you have a minute?
Do you have a minute?
iHaz Producer
So, they're shooting a variety show called “Princess's Brunch” in the studio just above us. They're taking a break right now and some folks from there came to say hello to us...
iHaz Producer
They're the MCs for the next iHaz... Cheerful * Days.
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iHaz Producer
Then, when we mentioned that MORE MORE JUMP! is here to meet with us, they said that they'd also like to say hi to all of you.
iHaz Producer
I'm aware that there's some history between you and Cheerful * Days, Hinomori. We heard some rumors through the grapevine not too long ago...
iHaz Producer
Which is why we were worried that you wouldn't accept our offer to appear on this program.
iHaz Producer
And yet, you accepted.
Which tells me that you've prepared yourselves for this.
Which tells me that you've prepared yourselves for this.
iHaz Producer
Even if you don't speak with them today, you will when we shoot. So...
iHaz Producer
If possible, I'd like for you to all meet now instead of later. What do you say?
iHaz Producer
Then, I don't want to pull them away from the studio, so let's go to them.
iHaz Producer
They should be back upstairs now, so I'll show you all the way.
Program Studio
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Equipment Tech
How's this? Is it good where it is?
Sound Tech
Can someone fix that lapel mic?
Airi
Now that you mention it, we don't exactly belong here. Are we really allowed to enter?
iHaz Producer
I've already asked and received permission to show you around. Now, where did Cheerful * Days go...
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We know you're very busy, so the others and I decided to wait until later to speak with you again... Thank you very much for taking the time out of your schedule to do this.
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iHaz Producer
Ah, hello.
I'd rather not force you to make the same trip twice. Especially since we asked you to sub in as the MCs on such short notice...
I'd rather not force you to make the same trip twice. Especially since we asked you to sub in as the MCs on such short notice...
Group Members
Please, don't mind us!
We're really happy about getting to appear on iHaz! We've been wanting to for a while now!
We're really happy about getting to appear on iHaz! We've been wanting to for a while now!
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Shizuku
Yes...
It's nice to see all of you again. I'm glad to see that you're all doing well.
It's nice to see all of you again. I'm glad to see that you're all doing well.
Group Members
Likewise, Shizuku.
We watched some of your streams. You seem to be having way more fun than when you were with Cheerful * Days.
We watched some of your streams. You seem to be having way more fun than when you were with Cheerful * Days.
Arisa
We're meeting as two different groups today, but I'm looking forward to appearing alongside all of you.
Arisa
But iHaz is pretty well known throughout the idol-fan community and has a very passionate staff onboard. So, I want to make the most of this opportunity.
Arisa
So, Shizuku...
As short as the MORE MORE JUMP! segment is going to be, I want to do it right.
As short as the MORE MORE JUMP! segment is going to be, I want to do it right.
Shizuku
Yes, we will.
We may be a bit rough around the edges since it's going to be our first appearance on TV as MORE MORE JUMP!
We may be a bit rough around the edges since it's going to be our first appearance on TV as MORE MORE JUMP!
Shizuku
But we also plan to give it everything we have. We'll be looking forward to the conversation we're going to have during our shoot.
Arisa
Then, for now, thank you all very much. We'll see you again during the actual shoot.
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Haruka
Which makes sense since she's in a group that's maintained its popularity for so long...
Airi
Which means we can't let our guard down. Let's prepare as much as we can leading up to the shoot.
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