~Somewhere in Japan~

"Great work Sakura. I feel like everyday, you're voice is improving more and more." Tsunku says as Sakura steps out of the recording studio.

Sakura bows and thanks the staff and goes to her dressing room, only to find Sayumi.

"Where are the others?" Sakura asks.

"Probably goofing off" Sayumi says. "By the way, I heard what Tsunku told you. I'm jealous of your voice Sakura." Sayumi pouts slightly.

"Well practice makes perfect. You're also improving, you know" Sakura chuckles.

"Yeah yeah" Sayumi says while rolling her eyes "I'm going to the bathroom. This is for you." Sayumi gestures to the orange juice on the dresser as she leaves.

Sakura glances at the orange juice and shrugs. She's not really into orange juice but why not?

~~~

Clarification:

Tsunku - producer of Hello! Project, an all-female entertainment company

Sakura and Sayumi - lead vocals and leader of Morning Musume respectively, an idol girl group in Japan with the most frequent "graduating system".