Chapter XXVIII: Announcement of Disposition Decisions
“…… The above is the decision we made on you and this matter after discussion, and now I ask you, as a party, if you have any opinions. Yoshio Konno said sternly to Yumi Wakatsuki, who had already cried into tears.
"No, no...... Thank you, thank you, Konno-san, Nango-san, thank you for being willing to let me stay in Nogizaka 46, thank you. Yumi Wakatsuki wiped away her tears and bowed solemnly to the two of them 90 degrees.
"Well, let me ask again, is there anything else like this, if so, say it quickly, otherwise I can't guarantee what the result will be if such a thing happens again, you know it yourself! Don't ruin everyone's dreams. Yoshio Konno said seriously.
"No, no...... It's really gone.,This time I don't know how to be suddenly sent out by someone else.,It's a long time ago.,I didn't know anything at that time.,I really didn't think of it.。 I'm sorry, I'm sorry!I promise I won't, absolutely not!" Wakatsuki Yumi assured earnestly.
"Well, okay. Wait a moment and you're going to go with me to the members and explain it, it's a must, and you're prepared. Konno said.
"Well...... I know......" Wakatsuki Yumi lowered her head and said silently, she was very stressed now, very scared, worried about what other people in the group would think of her, what they would think of her, whether she would be excluded from the group from now on, and had no friends.
After receiving the notice, the members of Nogizaka 46 moved from the practice room to a small conference room next to it, and were notified by the Staff that there was something important to announce, and everyone was puzzled and expectant, and they didn't know what the operation was selling. There is only one member, and there is a faint worry in her eyes, and that is Reika Sakurai, who never came back after she saw Yumi Wakatsuki being called out in a hurry by Yui Nango in the morning, and now she is notified that something important is being announced, could it be that something happened to Wakatsuki?
"Calling everyone over,It's to inform one thing.,This morning,We're one of the members of Nogizaka 46.,Wakatsuki Yumi,On the Internet, a big head post with her ex-boyfriend was exposed.,We've confirmed it with Wakatsuki Yumi.,And criticized it and decided to deal with it.,I hope everyone takes it as a warning.,If there's anything similar.,Previous things,You can tell us in advance.。 Now that you've joined Nogizaka 46, you can't just find out about these past things, and you're responsible for the group and the people around you. Again, I hope that when you are recording a show or giving a public interview recently, you will refrain from expressing your opinion on this matter, and if you are asked a relevant question, someone will tell you how to answer this kind of question. Yoshio Konno said seriously.
The members all looked at each other, this kind of thing happened, everyone was not mentally prepared, and several members of the group had already understood what they should do, so all the members nodded and said that they knew.
"Wakatsuki also has something to say to everyone. Konno said, and then the door behind him was opened, and Yui Nango and Yumi Wakatsuki, who was already crying silently, walked in.
"I'm sorry, everyone. Wakatsuki Yumi bowed deeply to all the members and said, "It's my own wrong thing that has affected everyone, I'm sorry for everyone, I'm really sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." I really know it's wrong, please can you ...... Can you forgive me......" After speaking, Yumi Wakatsuki bowed again, kept her head down, and sobbed quietly.
The members looked at each other, and they didn't know what to say in this situation.
"Okay, that's it. Konno signaled that this was the end, and then asked Yui Nango and his agent to go out with Yumi Wakatsuki.
The members were a little overwhelmed when they saw Yumi Wakatsuki crying and admitting their mistakes like this, and the younger ones, such as Asuka Saito, saw Yumi Wakatsuki, who was usually enthusiastic and reliable, crying so sadly, it was natural, her eyes were also red, and she left tears.
"I hope you don't forget that you are a member of a group, this kind of thing, it's not what we want, but since it happened, fortunately it was only a long time ago, and the impact is nothing, Ruoyue has recognized his mistakes, I hope you can be united as always. Yoshio Konno said.
"Yes. All personnel nodded earnestly.
"By the way, there is one more thing to announce, we are the captain of the Kizaka 46 group. Yoshio Konno solemnly announced: "After serious discussion between us and Mr. Akimoto, we have decided that Reika Sakurai will temporarily serve as the acting captain of Nogizaka. ”
"Hey, me?" Sakurai Reika was still in the memory of Wakatsuki's crying just now, and then heard that suddenly Yoshio Konno announced that she was the temporary captain, this sudden news made Sakurai Reika a little overwhelmed.
"Well, it's you, this is the final decision of Akimoto-sensei and us. Let's work hard, and so do the other members, so do we need to work together. After saying that, Konno turned and left the room.
"Congratulations, Reika. Misai Edo was the first to come over and congratulate Reika Sakurai on her appointment as acting captain.
"Congratulations, Reika. Mai Fukagawa also said with a smile.
"Congratulations. "This is Nanami Hashimoto.
"Reika, you've become the captain, you need to be more confident!" said Rina Ikoma.
"Uh-huh, thank you, I'll do my best. Sakurai Reika also replied with a smile, but there was a feeling of absent-mindedness, and her heart was occupied by another thing, another person.
"Alright, let's go ahead and practice. Sanada urged the members to go back to the practice room for lessons.
"In the past few days, we will give you a holiday, don't run around, just stay in the hotel with peace of mind, adjust your mentality, this is also for your good, you can understand the best. Yoshio Konno said to Yumi Wakatsuki.
"Mm-hmm, I accept it, I'm really giving you too much trouble. Wakatsuki Yumi wiped away her tears and said to Yoshio Konno.
Yoshio Konno nodded, and then said to Nango Yui next to him: "Nango, you and the agent will send Wakatsuki back in a while, and then let the agent stay with her." ”
Nango nodded his head, indicating that he understood what to do. When he was finally leaving, Yoshio Konno comforted Wakatsuki Yumi a few more words, asking her not to think too much, just continue to work hard in the future, it will pass soon, and then let Nango Yui and the agent take her back.
After sending them away, Yoshio Konno breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly returned to his office to turn on the computer, and now he has to keep an eye on the direction of public opinion on the Internet to prevent further uncontrollable situations.
After the morning practice, the members ate together in the cafeteria. Reika Sakurai didn't seem very happy to become the acting captain, but the sorrow and annoyance on her face were even more serious, although during the meal, the other members talked to her and chatted, and she tried her best to respond. In the past, when she was eating, all the people sitting next to her were Yumi Wakaki, but today, the place next to her was empty, and she also felt empty in her heart.
In the afternoon dance practice, Reika Sakurai didn't have the usual concentration and could barely keep up with the movements of others. The people around her thought that something was wrong with her, whether there was something distracted, and they all had questions about her who was not quite the same as usual, but no one asked.
After Nango Yumi arranged for Yumi Wakatsuki, he gave a few more instructions to the agent and returned to the SME building. The members were just resting when Yui Nango came to the practice room.
"Nango-san, is it convenient to disturb you?" Sakurai Reika saw Nango Yui coming, and walked over softly by herself, asking in a low voice.
"Oh, it's Sakurai, what's the matter?" Nango Yui said.
"That...... Wakatsuki, how is it now?" asked Reika Sakurai cautiously.
"Ruoyue, I'm back to the hotel now, I'm accompanied by an agent, don't worry. It's spiritual, and there's some ...... I didn't eat at noon and went back to my room crying, I want my agent to watch her all the time, it's fine. Nango Yui comforted Sakurai Reika.
"So that's ......" Sakurai Reika thought for a moment, then looked firm, and asked Nango Yui, "Nango-san, can I ask you for something." ”
"What's the matter? I'll see if it's okay if you say it. Nango Yui was a little curious, and he didn't know what Reika Sakurai asked him for.
"Can I take a day off? I'd like to go and stay with the lodging members tonight, can I? Please. After Sakurai Reika finished speaking, she bowed to Nango Yui and pleaded.
"Is it because of Wakatsuki?" asked Nango thoughtfully.
"Well, I think Wakatsuki ...... She needs my help, and I want to help her. Reika Sakurai said firmly.
"Okay then, but I can't make this decision, I'll help you ask Konno-san to see if he agrees to your request. Nango Yui said.
"Please. Reika Sakurai thanked.
Nango Yui took out his mobile phone, dialed Yoshio Konno's number, and conveyed to him Reika Sakurai's request, and after thinking for a while, Konno agreed to Reika Sakurai's request, which can be approved.
The phone hung up, and Yui Sakurai told Reika Sakurai that her request was approved, and then reminded her to say yes to her family, and Reika Sakurai happily thanked Yui Sakurai for her help.
Then Reika Sakurai told her mother that she was not going home tonight to live with the members, and after getting her mother's consent, Reika Sakurai hung up the phone with peace of mind.
"Reika, do you want to come and stay with you too?" In the team of members who returned to the hotel in the evening, there was one more person today, and that was Reika Sakurai.
"Uh-huh, Ikoma, I'm going to see Wakatsuki, I'm more worried about her. Reika Sakurai replied with a smile.
"Well, yes...... Ikoma Rina nodded and gave a thumbs up to Reika Sakurai: "Sure enough, it's the captain, and I care about the members!"
"Where...... What's the matter, Ikoma, you're kidding me again. Reika Sakurai blushed a little when she was praised by Rina Ikoma, and said embarrassedly.
The others also smiled when they saw this scene, and then walked back together as usual, talking and laughing.
"You're going to wait for me, Yumi-chan, I'll be there soon. Thinking of this, Reika Sakurai clenched her fists and secretly quickened her pace.