Alright, it's time for...!
idol...

Hazard!!!

This week's MCs will be the lead of Cheerful * Days, myself, Arisa Higure, and—!

Marina Yamashita, one of the new additions from the fourth generation!

I-I-I-I-It's finally starting...!

We're not supposed to appear for a while, so let's relax and just watch as spectators until then.

H-How are you able to stay so calm, Haruka...?! It feels like my heart's about to burst out of my chest...!

Says the girl who was chowing down on snacks in the green room until just a second ago. You're not gonna last very long at this rate.

Don't worry, Minori.
Just try to remember what we discussed during our meeting.

I'm sure you'll feel much better once you do.

R-Right!
Just focus on myself...!

I want to get my name out there...
So I can spread hope to as many people as I can...

Now it sounds like she's chanting something...

But I think it's working.

And I've been hooked on this stuff called “drinkable cake” lately because having actual cake late at night is like the opposite of eating healthy, you know?!

Yeah, I know what you mean.
But doesn't that mean you're still taking in the same amount of calories?

(Oh...)

That's the thing!
They use really low-fat cream, which means I can have as much as I like!

“As much as you like” doesn't mean less calories!

Still, Marina, you really do love sweets, don't you?
It's almost your birthday, so why don't you make a little request to your fans out there?

Wait, you mean it?!
Then, I'll take this opportunity to tell them that... I want lots and lots of snacks and treats♪

(Arisa's improved quite a bit as an MC...)

(She must be working very hard considering how many different programs she's been appearing on lately.)

(Not only that, but everyone on the big panel...)

Slow down, Marina!
Don't forget that we're not really allowed to ask people to give us food!

Also, what happened to the fourth generation being the new kids on the block? You seem pretty used to being in the spotlight, Marina! Are you sure you're really a rookie?

(They know how to throw in funny quips and jabs at the right moments. They're working very well together to the show's benefit. Which reinforces how...)

Alright, settle down. That's the sort of banter iHaz needs, but no more ganging up on the new girl. So, for our next segment...!

(I really shouldn't have been the lead of Cheerful * Days back then...)

(I was supposed to just do as I was told, but I really only followed the scripts they gave me... I had no ability to actually speak for myself...)

(Even that didn't go well on a number of occasions, and the others were forced to save me.)

(My mind was so overwhelmed by having to play the “perfect” Shizuku Hinomori...)

(But...)

(I'm not that girl anymore.)

(That time, I didn't fully comprehend what she meant...)

(But now, I...)

MORE MORE JUMP!
You're on standby!

...!

This is it.

Ready, everyone...?!

Yes. I'm ready whenever.

I-I-I-I-I'm ready...!

I'm looking forward to seeing how you do in front of the cameras, Minori, but...

How about you, Shizuku?
It's been a while since you've been on TV.

I'm ready.

It's been a long time since I last did this, but let's try to make the most of it.

Sounds good.
Then, let's go!

Next, we have the mini segment that's all the rage right now! It's another edition of “Feature the Future” brought to you today by Marina and Arisa!

So, let's bring in our guests!
Give a big round of applause for MORE MORE JUMP!

(Uh... The script said... Oh, we start by introducing ourselves...!)

Don't give up on your dreams, Minorinrin! Here's a bouquet of hope for you! Hello! I'm Minori Hanasato from MORE MORE JUMP!

No matter how far, may this song of hope reach you! I'm Haruka Kiritani from MORE MORE JUMP!

One special delivery of love coming right up!

It's the lovely fairy, Airi! Airi Momoi from MORE MORE JUMP! at your service!

Here to bring you a burst of happiness. I'm Shizuku Hinomori from MORE MORE JUMP!

This is our first time appearing on TV together, so...

Thank you for having us!

Wow! MORE MORE JUMP! in the flesh!
Welcome to idol Hazard!

We've been looking forward to having you on!

Actually, mind if we talk like normal for this? I mean, I feel pretty awkward speaking so formally...

(Oh...)

Yes, of course...

You guys sound like you all go to the same high school or something. You've met some of them before, right, Arisa?

Yeah, I've worked with Airi before when she was still with QT. Them and Cheerful * Days are managed by the same agency.

Yeah, that takes me back...
Remember when both our groups did that big sports day event together?

However, Haruka, Minori, we may or may not have crossed paths before, but this is essentially our first time talking to one another.

Yes, it is...
We've been looking forward to seeing you today.

Likewise!
And there's no need for either of you to be formal with me. That just leaves...

I believe our viewers are more than aware that Shizuku and I have some history.

Yes, well...

Yeah, Shizuku, you used to be in Cheerful * Days, right?! You moved on before I joined, so this is my first time seeing you in person!

No, she didn't “move on”.
She left us behind!

Whoa! Really?! Now?!
Our segment literally just started!

Honestly.
We haven't even had a chance to sit down yet.

Oh, sorry! My bad!
I got a little ahead of myself since we have so much to discuss.

Anyway, please, take your seats!
There are several questions that I want to ask since we don't see each other often.

I have to think our viewers are beyond excited about Cheerful * Days and MORE MORE JUMP! appearing together today.

Yes, I agree.
I've been looking forward to speaking with you and the others today.

(I had a feeling that it was going to get a bit heated today, but she seems eager to go right at us.)

(Shizuku leaving wasn't a good thing for them either. The agency must've seen the script for this, so a part of me hoped that they'd keep their idols from going too far.)

(I definitely underestimated this girl. Also...)

(Yeah, that's television for you...
We came knowing that something like this could happen.)

(But...)

(Is Shizuku really gonna be okay...?)