6 a.m., downstairs in the Sony SME building.

"Sorry, sorry, it's a little late. Kitagawa Kenji trotted to the door of the first floor of the SME building, where Toshiryo Muramatsu and Kenji Kitagawa were standing waiting for his arrival.

"It's okay, it's okay, there's still 2 minutes, it's just right, Kitagawa San. Yoshio Konno said with a smile.

"I wasn't late. Kenji Kitagawa breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright, everyone is here, let's go. Muramatsu nodded brightly, and the two of them followed him into the black car parked next to him.

Kenji Kitagawa and Toshiryo Muramatsu sat in the back, while Yoshio Imano sat in the co-pilot's seat, and with a professional driver driving, they didn't have to worry about this kind of thing.

"I've already made an appointment with the mayor of Oita City, so if we get there, talk to the secretary in his office, and he'll leave us some time in the morning. Kenji Kitagawa sat in the back seat and said to Toshiyo Muramatsu.

"Well, do you have enough time?" Muramatsu Toshiryo asked Kitagawa Kenji rhetorically.

"Just come back before 8 p.m., there's a meeting at the AKB that starts at 8 p.m. I've arranged everything else, so don't worry about it today. Kenji Kitagawa replied.

"Well, what does Akimoto mean by this?" asked Muramatsu Toshiryō.

"Isn't there a quota for tourism ambassadors in Oita City?,Referring to the place where Rino Hara was born happens to be Oita.,And then my personal solo single was released.,I want to use this to promote it.,The quota of that tourism ambassador.,Just let her do it.。 Didn't we have a plan for a sales showdown with Fingerhara this time.,And then I mentioned it.,Just announce the final result in Oita City.,By the way, help Oita promote it locally or something.,That's it.。 Kenji Kitagawa replied.

"Oita City's tourism ambassador, do you mean Rino Hara? Akimoto Yasushi really makes the most of it. Muramatsu said.

"Well, that's it. Rino Tsuhara was also quite excited. Kenji Kitagawa said.

"Referring to the original Rino can't be related to Akimoto Yasu, I thought of such a caring thing. Muramatsu Junliang said with a rare joke.

"Relatives, I haven't heard of it, but there are some similar rumors. Kenji Kitagawa also laughed along with the joke.

"Oh, what a rumor, let's hear it. Muramatsu Toshiryo was a little curious, and Yoshio Konno, who was sitting in the front, leaned back with obvious interest, trying to hear what kind of gossip Kitagawa Kenji would say.

"You know, the 9th phase of AKB, there is a girl in it, Yasu Akimoto, who seems to be very concerned, intentionally or unintentionally. Kitagawa Kenji said leisurely.

"What's the name?" asked Toshiryo Muramatsu.

Haruka Shimazaki is currently a member of the center position of AKB48Team4. Kenji Kitagawa replied.

"Haruka Shimazaki is a name that I haven't heard much about. Muramatsu Toshiryo frowned, he really didn't have any impression of this name before.

"Tell me about a recent incident with her. Recently announced, Haruka Shimazaki's office was transferred from AKS to ビッグアップル (BIG APPLE, part of the Burning department). Kitagawa Kenji said seriously.

"Huh?" Muramatsu Toshiryō's eyes flashed, and Yoshio Konno, who was sitting in the passenger seat, gasped when he heard the name of the firm.

"Well, it was arranged by Yasushi Akimoto himself, and it dragged a lot of relationships. After seeing Muramatsu Toshiryo's reaction, Kitagawa Kenji nodded clearly, because when he first knew the news, he also had this expression.

"I didn't expect Yasushi Akimoto's forces to infiltrate there. This girl must have a lot of potential. Muramatsu said.

"It's that some kind of deal has been reached, and Yasu Akimoto can't affect anything about that firm, but Haruka Shimazaki seems to be at the moment, well...... It's a subtle feeling. ”

"What do you mean. Toshiryo Muramatsu asked.

"It's just that he doesn't show the strength and ability to match the treatment, and it looks like it's really a waste of firewood, referring to Yuan Linai saying that it's waste wood, in fact, the variety show ability is very outstanding, and that waste wood is a waste wood in personal positioning. However, Haruka Shimazaki is a bit too real for this waste wood attribute. Kenji Kitagawa finally commented more tactfully, but Toshiryo Muramatsu and Yoshio Konno both understood the meaning of Kenji Kitagawa in his words.

"So you suspect that this Haruka Shimazaki is related to Yasuya Akimoto?" said Muramatsu with a smile.

"Of course. Do you know, there will be several projects specially formulated for Haruka Shimazaki later this year, all of which were designed by Yasusu Akimoto himself, to be honest, I really think that if Akimoto-san's own daughter came to AKB, it is estimated that this is the posture. Kitagawa Kenji waved his hand helplessly.

"Hahaha, will Akimoto-san call his daughter to AKB?" Muramatsu laughed.

"That's not necessarily, Yasuya Akimoto can't be inferred with common sense. Kitagawa Kenji didn't smile, but replied very seriously.

"Okay, okay, no matter how unreasonable Akimoto Yasu is, he won't ask her own daughter to come, unless he wants to ruin his own daughter or has the confidence to protect her daughter from the beginning to the end. Muramatsu stopped laughing, nodded and said.

"Well, I suspect that Yasuya Akimoto intends to train Haruka Shimazaki as Atsuko Maeda's successor. Kenji Kitagawa said.

"If there really is a successor, shouldn't it also be Mayu Watanabe?" At this time, Yoshio Konno, who had not spoken, also said.

That's what most people think. Even if Maeda is gone one day, there will still be Yuko Oshima and Mayu Watanabe. Kitagawa Kenji nodded and continued, "But the Oshima era and the Watanabe era are not destined to last long, because AKB needs a new chapter for the next generation. And among the protagonists of the next generation, it is very likely that there is this Haruka Shimazaki. ”

"Isn't Mayu Watanabe a next-generation?" asked Toshiryo Muramatsu.

"Mayu Watanabe is not strictly speaking, not the next generation, because now there is enough popularity to start shining, and it should be regarded as the kind that can stand at the forefront of the group during the transition period. Kitagawa Kenji thought for a moment and said his opinion.

"In terms of age, Mayu Watanabe still has an advantage. Muramatsu nodded as well.

But if it really comes to the day when it is necessary to give way to the next generation, even Mayu Watanabe can only be obedient and cannot hinder the advent of a new era. Kenji Kitagawa remembered that this is the kind of topic that has often been discussed in TeamA in AKB recently, and all the TOP members of Yuan A expressed helplessness and powerlessness.

"I guess it's going to be soon, as you mentioned before, Maeda's graduation is going to happen this year. Muramatsu Junliang said lightly.

"Well, it's all planned. Kitagawa Kenji nodded.

"The AKB may be shaken in the next two years, and Nogizaka should take advantage of this opportunity. Muramatsu said.

"Konno, how has Ikoma been doing lately?" Kitagawa Kenji suddenly asked Yoshio Konno.

"Ah, Ikoma? good, nothing, what's wrong?" Yoshio Konno had some questions.

"I'm telling you, the last time Ikoma was taken advantage of his vacation time by Mayu Watanabe to watch TeamA's performance at the AKB theater, and he did a really good job. Kenji Kitagawa said with a smile.

"What's the matter, let's talk about it. Both of them became interested when they heard this, and asked Kitagawa Kenji to continue.

"After watching the performance that day, Fingerhara also happened to come over...... "Kitagawa Kenji 1510 told the situation at that time with Muramatsu Toshiryo and Yoshio Kono, and Rina Ikoma's last speech showed a very modest statement on behalf of the individual, but it did not feel ashamed of the combination of Nogizaka 46 at all.

"This, did you teach her Konno?" After listening to this, Muramatsu Toshiryo turned around and smelled Yoshio Konno.

"No, this time it's really not. Yoshio Konno replied with some embarrassment. However, Toshiyo Muramatsu signaled that he didn't mind.

Although that answer is not perfect, if it was really something that I thought of on the spot, and I can still say it, it is really good. Kenji Kitagawa remembered the last firm look, and there was obviously a hint of appreciation in his tone when he spoke.

"In the future, let's prepare more exercises in this area, after all, I don't know when there will be emergencies, and I don't know when there will be any questions, so make some preparations early to prevent trouble. Muramatsu said.

"Yes, I'll talk to Sanada when I get back. Yoshio Konno replied.

"Speaking of which, the last time Nango and I reported regularly, I mentioned two people, Yumi Wakatsuki and Mai Fukagawa, and said that they had made great progress. Muramatsu said.

"Well, yes, the two of them have improved a lot, and they are already better than some of the selected members. Yoshio Konno confirmed.

"Kenji, if these two people can continue to maintain, the next time Akimoto-san formulates the selection list, you remember to mention it. After all, these two people are so favored by Konno, I think there should be no problem. Muramatsu said.

"I see. Kenji Kitagawa said that he remembered.

"Those who can live in it, that's what we told them at the beginning. Muramatsu said.

"Alas, there is only one way to go. Yoshio Konno also sighed.

"Konno, your hair is not bad, the hair of Nango I saw that day is long to cover my eyes. Muramatsu said.

"Hehe, Nanxiang is a person who can be regarded as conscientious, he does have a lot of things to do all day, and he spends his rest time sleeping, so he doesn't have much time to take care of his hair. Yoshio Konno said something awkward.

"I gave him a half-day off that day to cut his hair, but fortunately his clothes were decent and didn't smell, otherwise he would have been really sloppy. Muramatsu said with a smile.

"If you spend all day with the members, if you don't pay attention to hygiene, you will definitely be complained about by those girls. Yoshio Konno also said with a smile.

"You are all very attentive and I am very satisfied. Muramatsu said.

"Thank you. Yoshio Konno thanked.