The World Is All One Chapter 27

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Ritsuko: That's it for the report.

Chapter 27 "Next Case"

Yuu Yuu Original Work/Bandai Namco Games

Takagi: ...I watched the performance a few days ago on TV.
	It was a fantastic performance.
	I have no complaints over who won. I think it was a good match, but...
	Unexpectedly　interfering with the acoustics
	behind the scenes was rather troublesome.

Kotori: Is everyone from Ryuuguu Komachi okay?
	Are they depressed or in a bad mood...?

Ritsuko: Ah...It seems...


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Ritsuko: That there's no problem at all.
	Right now they're cheerfully performing at a mini-live.
	I was worried this morning so I went to check on them,
	and they said I didn't need to look after them so much and ended up getting turned away.
	They told me to get them more jobs
	during the time they are working.
	It seems like
	their desire to work has instead been going up with that mood.

Kotori: They're not...
	overworking themselves, are they?
	Are they recklessly working so hard
	that they worry about not knowing what to do like the time with Haruka-chan...

Ritsuko: Ahaha,
	but even that still has some lovable qualities to it...


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Iori: Got it? We'll basically
	fine by ourselves at venues from now on, so
	during the time that we're working, go get us more jobs!

Ritsuko: ...What? You mean after this?
	(Yet you were depressed a while ago.)

Iori: Obviously,
	since we've lost once or twice, we can't fall to a standstill.
	(Who do you think we are?!)
	Ever since we started doing activities, we've been getting tons of experience so we won't lose.
	It's the same as always.
	No matter how many times it takes, we'll crawl up!

Ami: So that's why we're counting on you,
	Ricchan!

Azusa: (Ufufu...)
	We still need to try our best~

Ritsuko: Seriously...
	I'm not sure if they're too cheerful or too tough...
	Well, but it's also true that they've escaped any real harm.


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Takagi: It's a shame that you lost the big match, but
	it seems like
	you were able to gain something important.

Ritsuko: ...Yes.

Takagi: Then let's leave it at that.
	I'm looking forward to your further success in the future.

Ritsuko: Thank you, President!

Takagi: ...However,
	Kuroi is also something to be worried about.
	Finding wonderful idols like Jupiter,
	yet throwing water in our faces during an honest match.
	...SprouT also promised a match with Kuroi, right?

Producer: Yes.


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Producer: Anyhow, they aren't an opponent we can avoid,
	and more than anything, I couldn't disregard the girls' feelings.

Takagi: ...Oh.
	Do you...
	have any sort of countermeasures prepared?

Producer: I'm preparing countermeasures as much as I can think.
	What I can do is prepare a fair place
	and do all I can to let the girls fully show their talents.
	Since that's all,
	those are the only specific countermeasures I have.

Takagi: Ah, no, that's fine.


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Takagi: I've been trusting you with SprouT from the beginning.
	Besides,
	you've become considerably more producer-like.
	Don't you think you've become happier?
	Relax, I can leave it to you.

Kotori: (Uh-huh uh-huh)

Takagi: If you think about it,
	All the idols of 765 Pro have grown a lot this year.
	Having two groups being nominated for the IA Grand Prize
	is a very surprising result.

Kotori: A little while ago, 765 Pro could have never imagined to be in this situation.

Takagi: That's also thanks to these two producers.
	It's truly an impressive skill.
	Well...
	I remember back when I was young too...
	I was like that back then...


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Ritsuko: ...Oh no,
	when President starts going on about this...

Producer: ...Is it long?

Ritsuko: Yeah, quite a bit.
	Kotori-sa~n!
	("Change")
	("the subject")

Kotori: ("Understood")

Producer: Otonashi-san, I think you only need to nod your head.

Kotori: Umm...President?

Takagi: Muh...What is it? I was just about to get to the good part...

Kotori: Haven't you asked these two
	about the matter in question?

Takagi: Matter in...?
	Oh, that's right.

Producer: Matter in question...What are you talking about?

Takagi: I'm talking about studying abroad in Hollywood.
	For you two.


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Produsuko: Huh?
	(WHAT?)

Kotori: (Their reaction...)
	Huh? Might this be the first time you're hearing it?
	It was in the nomination ceremony invitation,
	didn't the two of you look over all of it?
	There should've been an index in the dossier...

Ritsuko: Ah...

Producer: Now that you mention it,
	it was included together with all those excessive documents...

Takagi: The contents were this.
	For the producers in charge of the idols nominated for the IA Grand Prize...
	In other words, you two,
	could be given the privilege of studying abroad in Hollywood for one year...Got it?
	Do you remember?

Producer: ...Yes, just like you said.


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Ritsuko: Yeah...
	I haven't had time to calm down since the announcement day.
	I completely forgot about it.

Kotori: Well, you two have your circumstances.
	Given your priorities, it's reasonable that you'd put it in the back of your mind.
	This is for after the IA Grand Prize has ended after all.

Producer: (After the IA Grand Prize has ended...?)
	I didn't think about that either.

Takagi: Whether or not you want to study abroad today,
	if you ever have your heart set on something, I would like you to tell me first...

Ritsuko: ...What you're talking about
	is the training that everyone working as a producer longs for...
	I should be longing for that too.
	(In my career,)
	(it's the ideal opportunity for me to seize everything that I lack...huh.)


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Ritsuko: It's only natural to be attracted to it.
	I can't believe I forgot about this.
	(Hmm)
	...Excuse me,
	could I have some time to think?

Producer: I want to concentrate on the imminent job...
	I'm sorry.

Kotori: Well,
	(You did end up forgetting)
	that's fine.

Takagi: You have time to think.
	You don't need to hurry your answer.

Kotori: However,
	the procedures and preparations for going to America take a long time.
	In addition to your decisions, you also need to do those things,
	so please keep that in mind.

Takagi: Well then,
	devote yourself to the IA Grand Prize for now,
	and give me your answer once you can take a break from your activities.

Produsuko: Yes sir!

Kotori: Don't forget this time! Ufufu

Produsuko: ...All right.


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Hibiki: Ooh~
	Ooh~

Yukiho: Hey Haruka-chan,
	I always think this, but
	Hibiki-chan is...

Haruka: Uh-huh, it's easy to understand. Really... Seriously...
	Hi-bi-ki-chan

Hibiki: GYAAAAA?!
	W-W-W-W-WHAT?
	WHAT DO YOU WANT NOW?!

Haruka: (Ahahaha)

Yukiho: That's enough, Haruka-chan!

Hibiki: HARUKAA!

Haruka: Ahahaha,
	Sorry, I'm sorry!


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Haruka: It's just unusual to see you lost in thought!

Hibiki: I'M SORRY IT'S SO UNUSUAL!
	I mean,
	couldn't you have called out normally?!

Haruka: Eh?
	Based on your mood, I think it would've been useless to call out to you then.

Yukiho: You two,
	don't you think you should stop soon?

Harubiki: Ah, okay.

Hibiki: Hey umm,
	did I really look that worried?

Haruka: Wah, you're not aware of yourself.

Yukiho: You didn't notice you were growling a ton?

Hibiki: R-really?
	(I'm simply shocked...)
	Well, I definitely was lost in thought.
	(hup)
	Felt gloomy...
	Is how I guess you could say it...


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Hibiki: I guess you could say
	I was a little impatient.
	Actually, because of that,
	I meant to talk to you guys about that before the lesson, but...
	I didn't really
	know what to talk about or how to put it.
	And
	I was thinking about how I could break the ice...

Haruka: Huh?
	So that's why you were like that just now?
	(I'm sure)
	You weren't worrying by yourself, you were just organizing your thoughts?

Hibiki: THAT'S RIGHT!
	EVEN THOUGH THE END IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF US!

Haruka: Ahaha...sorry.

Yukiho: But Hibiki,
	I don't think you could help but misunderstand either...huh?

Hibiki: Uh...

Haruka: Now now, everyone's at fault here.

Hibiki: I'm not really convinced...Was there a point to pulling that prank on me?


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Haruka: So what did you want to talk to us about?
	You said you were being impatient, but
	was that because we finally decided to confront Jupiter?

Hibiki: ...How should I say it,
	for some reason
	I feel like
	we'll lose at this rate.

Yukiho: Eh...

Haruka: Oh...

Yukiho: What do you...

Hibiki: Hmm...
	I can't put it together very good, so let's go in order.
	Earlier,
	I said Ryuuguu Komachi and Jupiter
	were units that I couldn't find any complaints for.


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Hibiki: To tell the truth,
	it's the same for SprouT.

Haruka: EH

Yukiho: Really?!
	Huh? But isn't that a good thing...?
	Isn't that the opposite of feeling like we'll lose?

Hibiki: It's just that I can't find any complaints.
	It doesn't mean that we have the same amount of talent.
	Actually, I think they have more.
	Between the recent performances of Ryuuguu Komachi and Jupiter,
	which do you think had more?

Yukiho: Hmm...
	Both were amazing,
	it's hard to say who had more...

Hibiki: I feel the same.
	I thought they were both perfect and there was no difference when I saw.
	But


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Hibiki: It's really only small, but
	there was a difference because they were sabotaged.
	Chihaya noticed it in the sound and Miki noticed it in their expressions.
	They're much farther ahead of us in strengths.
	Wasn't it Touma that told Producer that the sound felt off?
	That means Touma
	is at least better than us when it comes to sound, right?

Yukiho: At least...Huh.
	It certainly seems that their expressiveness is also better...

Haruka: Okay,
	Then let's have even more lessons...

Hibiki: I thought I definitely told you.
	Have even more lessons,
	then what should we do?
	What I mean by not having any complaints, is that
	I don't have anything left I can teach you two now.
	If we don't properly understand what we're aiming for ahead
	by thinking something like 'next we'll do it like this!',
	then no matter how much effort we put into it,
	I don't think it will help us in the end.


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Yukiho: Erm...
	In other words, even though you understand our current talent isn't enough,
	you don't know how we should aim even higher from here on...
	That's what you mean, right?

Haruka: ...Huh?
	That's pretty bad, isn't it...

Yukiho: Ah...
	Maybe, that's why you were feeling impatient...

Hibiki: Uh-huh.
	It was easy putting it together once I tried talking about it.
	I was depressed because that feeling of impatience turned into anxiety.

Haruka: W-W-W-W-WHAT SHOULD WE DO?
	THERE'S NO POINT IN ME WORKING HARD...

Yukiho: Haruka-chan,
	there's no need to panic...

Hibiki: ...Sorry, you two.


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Hibiki: Even though lessons are my duty,
	I'm so helpless...

Haruka: ...L-let's stop kidding around!
	I wasn't panicking that much you 'know'?
	(Hahaha)
	(Ahahaha)
	We'll be able to manage if we don't give up! Uh-huh! We can kee-

Yukiho: Haruka-chan.
	(Sounds too forced...)

Haruka: Mmm,
	I worried about it too much!
	Hibiki-chan, there's no way you're helpless!

Yukiho: Yeah!
	We're still depending on you, Hibiki-chan...

Hibiki: It's fine.
	I'm the one that said it,
	I'm happy you depend on me.
	But...


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Haruka: Hey Hibiki-chan, maybe
	you compared yourself to Miki, Chihaya-chan, and then Touma-kun
	and lost your confidence because you think you lost to them in being a genius?

Hibiki: I mean
	it's because we're in a bad situation!
	First off, we have to accept reality, don't we?

Yukiho: (Ah, come on)

Haruka: (Of course)
	Since someone full of confidence can easily become timid,
	I don't think you've lost at all
	as a genius, Hibiki-chan.

Hibiki: ...How can you say something like that?
	I don't need your pity.

Haruka: Hmm...
	Hibiki-chan, I mean,
	you know it's not like that's only come around to you, right?
	Isn't it natural for there to be a difference?
	If you think about it the other way...


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Haruka: Hibiki-chan, up until now,
	in the time you've been raising your own sights higher,
	you've also been using it to take care of us!
	Hibiki-chan, I mean, now you can feel at ease even without taking our hands, you know? So...
	From here on, no matter how you raise your sights,
	I'm sure you'll be able to find it, Hibiki-chan.
	Since I believe in you,
	you need to believe in yourself, Hibiki-chan!

Hibiki: ...I got it.
	But I don't know if I can meet your
	expectations yet.
	I've just realized a lot of things recently,
	and maybe
	I might not have that much talent...

Haruka: Getting depressed is forbidden~...

Hibiki: Gikyaaaa!


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Hibiki: STOP THAT!

Haruka: Then face those depressing things one at a time!
	Hibiki-chan, you are perfect after all!
	That much is just right!
	If you don't...

Hibiki: Ooh...I got it!
	I'm perfect! Perfect!

Haruka: That's good!
	Sorry, Hibiki-chan.
	I'm not talented like you, Hibiki-chan, so
	I can only explode that much.

Hibiki: ...Same here.
	It's thanks to you and Yukiho that I was able to come this far with hard work, Haruka.
	And Producer.
	Everyone's expectations for
	the IA Grand Prize stage that's just ahead,
	the competition with Jupiter...
	I guess the pressure from that made my knees feel weak, but
	it's reassuring getting
	support like this.
	Umm...It's a little too late now, but


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Hibiki: I'm glad I was with you two.
	Thanks.
	I'll do my best so
	SprouT
	can learn the talent we need so we won't lose to Jupiter.
	(...I don't know how far we can go on from now, but)
	we'll make it somehow.
	At any cost.


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Kotori: Good work, Producer-san.
	Have some tea.

Producer: Thank you.

Kotori: Is that a business proposal?

Producer: Yes,
	although they're simple preliminary arrangements,
	they're documents I can use in the negotiations that are starting tomorrow.
	We have unexpectedly good terms
	for the competition with President Kuroi, so
	it involves more productions in these plans than I originally thought.

Kotori: Involves?
	It's requesting other productions to participate?

Producer: Yes.
	It looks like my previous plan of a countermeasure to Jupiter
	can be made into a pretty big stage at this rate.


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Producer: Currently, there's a very high chance of Jupiter winning the IA Grand Prize
	if they keep doing the right activities.
	The other productions should know this too.
	So,
	by employing and cooperating with all the nominated units,
	it will end with a large-scale event being held.
	In this way, any unit has a chance for a reversal.
	We'll be able to deter any sabotage under the eyes of many peers.
	The judgment is based on the audience's numbers and reaction.
	The fair stage that puts true ability over all else is ready.

Kotori: Gathering all the nominated units...
	Isn't that a situation that would find a substantial top idol...

Producer: That's what will happen.
	In short, it's an IA Grand Prize nominated unit FES, or festival.
	(iDOLM@STER FESTIVAL)
	So that's why
	we're starting the actions necessary for opening this exhibition.