TV Station - Studio
BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play
Minori
I can't believe you were able to answer those questions with so much grace and dignity! The fact that they weren't in the script just reinforces my respect for you!
Haruka
I feel the same way.
They weren't exactly nice questions either. The way you kept your cool was really impressive.
They weren't exactly nice questions either. The way you kept your cool was really impressive.
Airi
You were able to say exactly how you felt, so I'm sure your fans will appreciate what you did. I'm definitely looking forward to when it airs!
Shizuku
I knew that I'd be asked about what happened when I was still in Cheerful * Days, but I wasn't expecting to be asked specifically about my persona.
Shizuku
My heart raced the entire time, but this was also our very first time appearing on TV...
Shizuku
So, I didn't want to give the wrong answer, but that only made me even more nervous...
Haruka
Hehe. I couldn't tell that you were so nervous. From my point of view, you seemed just fine.
Airi
In any case, we managed to get through it in one piece. And I think it went pretty well considering it was our first TV appearance.
Sound Effect: Play
BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play
Airi
Or is there something you wanna say to Shizuku...? No, there's something you absolutely need to tell her.
Sound Effect: Play
Airi
You're kidding, right?!
You said all those horrible things about Shizuku back then and you totally badgered her today! You don't feel sorry at all?!
You said all those horrible things about Shizuku back then and you totally badgered her today! You don't feel sorry at all?!
Arisa
Also, don't forget that my goal all along was to make this show as entertaining as possible...
Arisa
Remember what I said? I gave it everything I had. iHaz revolves around these sorts of interactions, so I was just doing my job.
Arisa
However, if I'm going to be honest, I may've sort of been looking forward to seeing Shizuku look like a lost puppy again.
BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play
Shizuku
Like I said during the shoot, I became overwhelmed with my own problems and wasn't able to help anyone else...
Shizuku
I feel awful about that and need to apologize for it. Also, there's something else...
Shizuku
However, I realize now that I was given a wonderful opportunity, which I squandered, and made several thoughtless comments in the process.
Sound Effect: Play
Shizuku
I'm sorry. I really am. And you're all right. I... I should've asked the staff sooner if there was anything we could do about this.
Shizuku
Being the lead also bothered me so much... I knew I wasn't the right person for the job when I was chosen...
Shizuku
I was chosen to be the lead. I was selected for the position that everyone dreams of becoming...
Shizuku
But I didn't fully appreciate the scope of what I'd become. I selfishly thought that I wasn't cut out for it and that others were much more suited...
Shizuku
And I said out loud that I wished someone else were chosen instead... I realize now that I sullied my position by saying something so thoughtless.
Sound Effect: Play
Arisa
You were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that the rest of us would do anything for, but you don't seem to care whatsoever about capitalizing on it.
Shizuku
But now, I know not to run away from my responsibilities or ask others to safeguard me.
BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play
Shizuku
Of course, I still have a long way to go as an idol, and I still need to ask others for help from time to time like I did with Cheerful * Days.
Shizuku
My fans... Those who prefer the old me, the current me or just me as I am... They mean the world to me...
Shizuku
And when I hear their voices...
For some reason, I feel less afraid of being far from perfect.
For some reason, I feel less afraid of being far from perfect.
Shizuku
I wish I'd made these realizations sooner when I was still with Cheerful * Days...
Shizuku
But the old me really didn't know what to do... She struggled so much that she couldn't fulfill her duties as the group's lead and ended up leaving... Like you said, I didn't “move on”...
Shizuku
I caused you all so much trouble.
So, I really need to tell everyone in Cheerful * Days that...
So, I really need to tell everyone in Cheerful * Days that...
Arisa
I was convinced that you were all up a creek since you're trying to be idols without working with an agency, but it sounds like you're all having a lot of fun...
Arisa
But don't get cocky just because your little solo show made a few headlines and led to your group being given a chance to appear on TV...
Arisa
I'm looking forward to seeing how much you can all handle without the aid of others.
Sound Effect: Play
BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play
Haruka
Yeah, she said that she was here just to say bye to us, but she really showed us her teeth there.
Shizuku
(Which is why she hardly ever tells anyone “good luck” or “try harder” like she just did...)
A few weeks later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop
BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play
Airi
We're getting a ton of emails and DMs too! They're all people saying how they saw us on TV and what they thought.
Airi
They're almost all saying positive things about us. You in particular definitely seem to have a lot more fans now, Shizuku!
Haruka
We were ultimately shown in a positive light. As worried as I was about this initially, I'm glad we accepted this offer.
Airi
And since we're getting such a positive response, we might be asked to make another appearance.
Airi
At the same time, this is only our first step. We can't lose sight of our goal... Let's keep doing everything we can to make our show at the Dome a reality!
Shizuku
(When I was still in Cheerful * Days, I only said what was written in the scripts I was given...)
BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play
Sound Effect: Play
Sound Effect: Play