A few days later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Class 2-D
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Airi
(We have math class after this...
But our meeting for that radio program is this afternoon. I should start getting ready.)
But our meeting for that radio program is this afternoon. I should start getting ready.)
Airi
(It's been a while since I last left school during the middle of the day like this. It's just like old times...)
Airi
(Before I stopped being an idol, I was constantly going back and forth between school and work. I hardly had any time to hang out with my friends...)
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???
Hey, Airi, wanna hang out after school? I just heard about this shop that has these amazing cakes!
Airi
(Some not-so-happy memories are also popping into my head. But for now, where's Shizuku at...?)
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Airi
That's good to hear. It's just the two of us today, so we really gotta have our act together.
Airi
Especially since we'll need to be able to explain to Minori and Haruka about how our appearance is gonna go and stuff.
Shizuku
Still, it is a little sad that Minori and Haruka can't join us today. Until now, the four of us did just about everything together...
Airi
But they promised to do what they can on their end, so we also gotta produce some good results...!
After school
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Teacher
Thank you for bringing me the class log, Kiritani. And good work today. I'll see you tomorrow.
Haruka
(*Sigh*
It's almost four. Airi and Shizuku should be returning from their meeting right about now.)
It's almost four. Airi and Shizuku should be returning from their meeting right about now.)
Haruka
(We left this up to them.
And I'm sure they'll ask all the right questions in our place.)
And I'm sure they'll ask all the right questions in our place.)
Haruka
(If I were still in the credit-based course like before, we may've been able to accept more offers...)
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Haruka
<I wanna hammer out the details for this idea. Can you help me?>
I see. She's been working on what Airi asked...
I see. She's been working on what Airi asked...
Several dozen minutes later
Rooftop
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Minori
Really? Thank goodness!
To be honest, this idea just came from me wanting to see what's inside your guys' bags.
To be honest, this idea just came from me wanting to see what's inside your guys' bags.
Haruka
Hehe. That ability to see things from a fan's perspective is one of your best qualities, Minori.
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Minori
My plan was to come up with some ideas while I ate, but I ended up getting totally lost in thought.
Haruka
It's nice to see that you're working hard, but you also need to eat right. Physical fitness is one of your biggest assets as an idol, so always keep that in mind.
Minori
Yeah... I kept thinking about how Shizuku and Airi were working while we were in class...
Minori
Then, I started thinking that I can't just sit around... I have to do what I can in their place...
Minori
Oh, I do agree with what Airi said! There's still plenty for us to do while we're at school.
Haruka
Well, there are some key differences compared to the classes we take as regular students...
Haruka
Naturally, in order to receive credit, you need to keep your attendance up and pass your tests.
Haruka
But you can more or less decide when or how much you show up. As such, it becomes easier to work in the afternoon during the week.
Haruka
I have to ask, Minori...
Are you thinking about switching to the credit-based course?
Are you thinking about switching to the credit-based course?
Haruka
I know what you mean.
If I... If all of us were credit-based, not just Airi and Shizuku, we'd be able to do more as MORE MORE JUMP!
If I... If all of us were credit-based, not just Airi and Shizuku, we'd be able to do more as MORE MORE JUMP!
Haruka
However, again, getting any schoolwork done will become just that much harder. Not only that...
Haruka
Switching to the credit-based course also means switching to a completely different lifestyle.
Haruka
Yeah. You won't be going to school every day like you do now. Which means spending less time with your friends...
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Haruka
Yeah. For the longest time, I wasn't able to participate in many school events because of work...
Haruka
Even if I did make a friend, I wouldn't see them very often... Most times, we'd just end up drifting apart.
Haruka
Of course, I'm not saying that the same thing is going to happen to you, Minori. It's just one possibility that I thought you should be aware of.
Haruka
(There's no question that I'd be able to do more as an idol if I went back to being credit-based...)
Next Chapter: Think Hard On It