"Akimoto-san, this is the situation of Nogizaka 46's last handshake meeting," Kenji Kitagawa handed a data map to Yasushi Akimoto.

"Hmm...... The statistics are very detailed. After a few glances, Akimoto Yasushi also had a general understanding in his heart.

"So what does Muramatsu mean. Yasu Akimoto asked as he took off his glasses and wiped them.

Muramatsu hopes that the next single selection can be used as a reference from this data to provide some opportunities for future members. Kenji Kitagawa said.

"Well, yes, everybody should have a chance. Akimoto nodded and put his glasses back on.

"Kenji, what do you think of the title of formula opponent?" Akimoto Yasushi suddenly asked.

"Well, it's fascinating, but now Nogizaka 46 certainly doesn't have any chance of being worthy of that title. Kenji Kitagawa said confirmingly.

And now that the whole day is cooperating, fans don't know whether the title of formula opponent is a gimmick or a real one. Akimoto said with a smile.

"That's right. Kitagawa Kenji also had to agree. Not only fans, but everyone, including him, didn't know what Yasushi Akimoto was thinking now.

"In that case, let's just arrange a duel directly!" Akimoto Yasushi threw another bombshell, startling Kitagawa Kenji on the side.

"But ......" Kenji Kitagawa is a little weak-hearted, and everyone who understands can see that the current Nogizaka 46, and AKB48 are facing off, and there will be no scum left that will be abused.

"It's not AKB48, it's a showdown with some member of AKB48. Yasu Akimoto spoke his mind.

"Member, which member?" Kitagawa Kenji was a little puzzled.

"Huh. Immediately after that, Akimoto Yasushi dialed the phone.

"Hey, theater?......? Well, call her over and say I have something to look for her. Well. "Hung up the phone. Yasu Akimoto looked at Kenji Kitagawa who was stunned in front of him with interest.

"How's that?" asked Akimoto.

"You...... Do you want Nogizaka 46 to face off against Rino Tsuhara?" said Kenji Kitagawa in surprise.

"Of course, but the title of AKB48 must be added in front of Rino Hara, and it must be emphatically displayed. Akimoto said slowly.

"Nogizaka 46, and AKB48 Rina Tsuhara duel. It should be ok. Kitagawa Kenji thought about it carefully, and his eyes gradually lit up.

"The specific details, we can plan slowly. Akimoto said.

"Knock knock. There was a knock on the door, and Akimoto motioned for Kitagawa Kenji to open the door.

"Hey, Kitagawa San?" Seeing that it was Kenji Kitagawa who opened the door, Rino Kahara felt a little surprised, and cautiously walked to Yasushi Akimoto's office.

"Sit down. Akimoto Yasu was very bland, to point to the fact that Hara Rino was sitting opposite.

"I'm almost ready for your single, and I'm sure you can record it soon and prepare for release. Akimoto said.

"Really?" said that Rino Hara was very happy when she heard the news.

"Well, though, now we'd like to add a gimmick to you to help your solo single hit. "Yasu Akimoto began to trick Rino Fingerhara.

"What's the matter?" said Rino Hara, who looked at Yasusu Akimoto in front of him expectantly.

"That is, your upcoming solo single is going to have a showdown with Nogizaka 46's second single in terms of sales!"

"Me?and, Nogizaka 46?" said Rino Hara with some disbelief: "Hey, hey...... It's hard to imagine, isn't it...... I ......"

"Hehe, don't be nervous, Zhiyuan, you're a member of our AKB, and you're behind the entire AKB48, don't worry. Akimoto smiled.

"Well, having said that, ...... Isn't it too ......" Rino Zhihara said with a smile, still a little hesitant in her heart.

"No problem, so be it, win or lose without a problem. Akimoto said meaningfully.

Rino Shihara nodded, when she heard Yasusu Akimoto say this just now, she obviously paused on the word lose, which means that things may not be as simple as they seem.

"Kenji, you go get busy first. Akimoto Yasushi looked up and said.

"Yes, Akimoto-san. Kitagawa Kenji replied, turned around and prepared to leave, and when he left, he took a deep look at Rino Tsuhara.

After the door was closed, Yasu Akimoto continued to say to Rino Fingerhara: "Arihara, if you accept this duel, you can only lose, not win. ”

"Why? Akimoto-san, I don't understand. Isn't it a discredit to AKB48 if I lose?" Rina Chihara expressed her unacceptability with Yasushi Akimoto's suggestion.

"Huh. In the final analysis, this duel with Nogizaka 46 is just a means to help them combine propaganda. Akimoto took a sip of water and continued, "Now that their group has just been established, and they have the title of public rival with AKB, such an event will naturally help them achieve their propaganda goals. ”

"Then why do I have to lose? If I lose, doesn't that mean AKB loses?" asked Rino Sakahara.

"If you lose, it's not that AKB loses. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that you are alone against the entire Nogizaka 46, even if you lose, you can be reasonable. Moreover, you lose more than you will gain if you win. Akimoto said.

"Huh?" said Rino Hara, a little puzzled.

"If you win, it's reasonable, but Nogizaka will be blackened and incomplete, and you will hardly get anything, which is just a false name of victory. But if you lose, Nogizaka wins, everyone knows that your loss is nothing, but Nogizaka will be very grateful to you, we can negotiate with them in advance, for example, what opportunities can you get from it, resources ......" Akimoto Yasusu helped her slowly analyze.

"Hmm...... Indeed, this is a win-win situation for both parties. Referring to the original Rino is also carefully analyzing the pros and cons.

"Referring to the hara, do you remember last year's general election?" Akimoto suddenly brought up the topic.

"Hmm, remember, what's wrong, Akimoto-san?" Rimino Akimoto didn't know why Akimoto suddenly mentioned this.

"If you do a good job this time, maybe there will be some changes in your ranking in this year's general election. Akimoto Yasushi said it very tactfully, but pointed out that Harina was not a fool, so he naturally heard the meaning of the words.

"Could it be?" said that there was a slight look called "ambition" in Rino Hara's eyes.

"Hehe, that's all I've said about it. You go back and think about it first, and after a while, the people from Nogizaka will come here to discuss together. When the time comes, tell me your decision. ”

"Yes, Mr. Akimoto. Rino Kashihara bowed heavily and walked out of the office.

"Maybe, really...... If you get it right, you might be able to get there. On the way back, Rino Shihara walked very slowly, and in her heart she kept thinking about what Yasushi Akimoto said at the end. Last year's election has reached a very high position, but she still can't be satisfied with stopping there, she is also a careerist, a doer, thinking that one day she can impact the position of that legend.

"The apex of AKB48. Referring to the original Rino thought boldly in his heart.