"Kenji has already told me. How's Ikoma doing now?" asked Toshiryo Muramatsu.

"I've gone back to the dormitory to rest, and this time it's really a bit of an accident. After a detailed examination at the hospital, we learned how poor Ikoma's physical condition was. It's okay now, and it should get better soon. Yoshio Konno said.

"I remember that a few other members of the team have also been sick and taken leave recently. Toshiryo Muramatsu asked.

"Yes, Hashimoto, Wada, and Chiharu Saito have all fallen ill recently. Yoshio Konno nodded.

"This is also a reminder to us that we are indeed negligent in this regard. Toshiyo Muramatsu said: "We can't just see the work and announcements, we should also pay attention to the healthy growth of these members." In this way, you go to the relevant health care doctors, and the members go to the regular physical check-up every month, as well as the psychological aspects, and we are responsible for the operation of the necessary expenses. ”

"Yes, I see. Yoshio Konno responded.

"I fainted at the AKB theater yesterday, and a lot of people saw it. Muramatsu said.

"Well, yes. It happened to be TeamA's performance, and some of the members of Team A, as well as the staff of the theater, almost knew about it. It's just that...... It really was just an accident...... Mayu Watanabe, who invited Ikoma, or Rina Ikoma of the person concerned, neither of them thought that it would become like this......" Yoshio Konno hurriedly explained, he was a little worried that Muramatsu Toshiryo would suspect that Rina Ikoma did it on purpose or was used by Mayu Watanabe, and he saw the performance of the two girls, and he believed in the sincere feelings between them.

"Well, two girls are nothing. Kenji told me yesterday. It's just that many people in AKB know about it, and if it gets out, it will be difficult for both AKB and Nogizaka to do it, so Kenji has already measured it with the operator over there, and has issued gag orders to all the insiders who were present that day, including staff and members. We, here in Nogizaka, the relevant insiders also told them not to talk about what happened that day anymore and to prohibit leaking. Muramatsu said.

"Well, I'll tell everybody. Yoshio Konno said.

"And about the list of auditions for the next single......" Toshiryo Muramatsu took a piece of paper out of the drawer and handed it to Yoshio Konno on the other side.

"Yasu Akimoto asked for my opinion, you have more contact with the members, you can take a look. Muramatsu said.

"This is ......!!" After carefully reviewing the list, Yoshio Konno was surprised.

"Hehe, accident, didn't expect him to do that. Muramatsu smiled and took a sip of the hot tea in the cup.

"This ...... Really...... There was some surprise. Yoshio Konno was still surprised.

Kenji told me that this was Yasu Akimoto using his way to make her choose. Sure enough, he is worthy of being the father of AKB, and the girl's psychology and dreams have been guessed by him. Toshiyo Muramatsu said.

"But......" Yoshio Konno was a little unbearable.

"Nothing. Nogizaka is a place where hard work and achievement speak, and that's what we told them from the very beginning. Toshiyo Muramatsu looked at Yoshio Konno seriously: "You can't ignore the possibilities of others because of what is in front of you. ”

"I see. Yoshio Konno bowed and apologized.

"Don't arrange relevant announcements for the time being, and wait until the members are well, there is still one more thing that you need to plan. Muramatsu said suddenly.

"Please. Yoshio Konno said.

"Yesterday Kenji also told me another thing, the next arrangement of Yasusu Akimoto - about the planning of the showdown between Nogizaka 46 and AKB48......" Toshiryo Muramatsu said slowly.

"Duel?and AKB48?" Now Yoshio Konno began to be uncalm again.

"The official opponent of AKB48, Nogizaka 46, has to face each other since they are opponents, so let's cater to this theme. Muramatsu said with a smile.

"But...... No matter how you think about it, it's impossible...... This is obviously ......," Yoshio Konno was embarrassed to continue.

"Obviously, you can't win, or there's no chance of winning at all. Muramatsu Toshiryo continued, and Yoshio Konno nodded in agreement.

"Hehe, the current Nogizaka of the AKB who is fully equipped is really not qualified enough. What if it's one of them?" said Toshiryo Muramatsu.

"What do you mean?" said Yoshio Konno.

"Refers to Rino Hara. Toshiryo Muramatsu spat out a name.

"The one who fought against Nogizaka was AKB48's Rino Shihara. Nogizaka's next single of 46 will be the same as Rino Tsuhara's solo song in terms of sales. Muramatsu Toshiliang said it directly.

"If only one person...... I have faith in them. Yoshio Konno thought for a moment and expressed his inner thoughts.

"Hehe, that can't be underestimated. You can discuss the relevant matters with Kenji and AKB. After the selection is announced, the members urge them. And Reika Sakurai, this time, Nogizaka's captain, I want to see if she can take it. Muramatsu said.

"Uh-huh, I see, I will. Yoshio Konno responded.

"Well, you can also go to the rest meeting, there is Nanxiang on the members' side, you can make an appointment with Kenji tomorrow and discuss it again. Muramatsu Toshiliang pointed to Yoshio Konno's dark circles, as a leader, he still cares about his subordinates.

"Okay, thanks. Yoshio Konno thanked.

"Hehe, don't worry, Nogizaka won't lose. Before leaving, Muramatsu Toshiliang smiled and said something meaningful, but for the time being, Yoshio Konno had not yet grasped the implication.

"Refers to Rino Hara. If that's the case, help her. Muramatsu Junliang thought to himself.

"Ah, it's so quiet. At four o'clock in the afternoon, Rina Ikoma woke up and opened her eyes.

"I kind of want to drink water...... "Put on a thick coat, Ikoma Rina took the water cup and prepared to go out to get water to drink.

"Ah, Ikuma, are you feeling better? In the activity room, Nanami Hashimoto happened to be there and was also receiving water, and by the way, he looked at the notice sheet on the wall, and when he found that Rina Ikoma was coming, he immediately asked with concern.

"It's okay already, Nanamin, are you in the dormitory too?" asked Rina Ikoma.

"Well, I'm still a little uncomfortable today, so I'll rest for another day. Nana Hashimoto did not answer.

"Are you coming to get the water too?" Nanami Hashimoto reached out and took the water cup from Rina Ikoma, took a glass of warm water for her, and handed it to her.

"Ah, thank you. Rina Ikoma carefully took the glass and thanked him.

"Let's go back and get some rest. Before leaving, Nana Hashimoto didn't tell Rina Ikoma a word, and went back to the room.

Rina Ikoma sat there and drank a cup of hot water, then took another cup and returned to the room.

I charged my phone, and the screen lit up after a while.

The message prompt sounded, and Rina Ikoma opened her inbox curiously.

There are three text messages under the name of "Mayu Watanabe", two of which were sent last night and one from this morning.

“…… Hopefully, Ikuma-chan, you'll get better soon, and I'm looking forward to having another enjoyable time with you next time. After carefully reading the text message sent by Mayu Watanabe, Rina Ikoma's heart couldn't tell how moved she was, and the corners of her eyes moistened a little. Then after thinking about the statement for a long time, I edited the reply and sent it back, agreeing that we must be happier together next time.

"Great. The mood became very happy, Ikoma Rina covered the quilt, with the blessing of Mayu Watanabe, and fell asleep again.