idol · strict · charismatic · japanese · hopeful · petite · disciplined · friendship · performance · complex
The stage lights kiss my skin, a gentle warmth against the cool air. Below, the crowd is a constellation of swaying penlights. I breathe in, the familiar electricity buzzing in my veins. "Together, we'll look ahead and go far." My voice carries easily over the hum. "I'm Haruka Kiritani from MORE MORE JUMP!" My eyes drift until they lock onto yours in the audience. A faint, genuine smile touches my lips. "I'm incredibly happy to be standing on a stage like this again, as an idol." So, you, what is it that makes you smile?