"Is this true?Konno-san, are we going to fight AKB48?" asked Rina Ikoma. In the practice room, Yoshio Konno stopped everyone and announced the news, and the members all looked surprised and incredulous.

"Yes, it's just a one-man battle with AKB's Rino Shihara on the sales of the next single. Yoshio Konno said.

"Mmmm, we'll definitely do our best to win!" said Rina Ikoma's eyes were full of determination and seriousness.

"And AKB-san?" Hoshino Minami whispered in disbelief on the side, everyone was completely mobilized by the sudden news, and all of them were discussing it in full swing.

"Sales...... Is there only one person on the other side?" Mai Shiraishi thought silently, her hands clenched tightly.

"Forget it, we are far from enough now, let's look at the present. Nana Hashimoto didn't see Mai Shiraishi's thoughts, and whispered.

"Hmm. After eye contact, they nodded and said nothing more. Mai Shiraishi couldn't guess what Nana Hashimoto was thinking, and similarly, what Nana Hashimoto didn't want to say, Mai Shiraishi could understand very clearly.

"Victory showdown, I won't admit defeat!" Ikuta Erika said confidently with her small fists, and everyone around her was smiling and looking at Ikuta Erika who was always in such a spirit.

"Is this a new project?" Sanada Kanexiang, at this time, standing with Yoshio Konno and Yui Nango, with so many years of experience in this circle, she can feel that this duel is far from an ordinary duel on the surface.

"It's another new test...... "Yoshio Konno sighed.

"Konno-san, did you see it, after Sakurai came back, something changed. Nango Yui whispered beside him.

Yoshio Konno heard the sound and looked in the direction of Reika Sakurai. Different from the state of the people around her who were chatting excitedly, Reika Sakurai sat there holding her legs, her eyes a little confused, a little overwhelmed, and sat there quietly. Yumi Wakatsuki, who was next to her, seemed to notice something, and she had been sitting next to her.

"I feel the pressure of this position. It's also a kind of stimulation for her growth. We can only use this way to let her grow up as soon as possible, because in the future, as an operator, we will inevitably need her help. Yoshio Konno said.

"Come on!" Yoshio Konno said, and left the practice room, leaving Yui Nango and Kaneo Sanada to continue watching the members of Nogizaka.

"Okay, okay, that's the end of the discussion, let's come to class first!" Sanada said loudly, and then the members obediently continued to stand and listen to Sanada Kageo's teaching.

For the rest of the time, Reika Sakurai was a little out of her usual state, and although Kanexiang Sanada noticed this phenomenon, she didn't bring it up and continued her teaching.

The whole day passed, and the members ended their activities for the day and returned to their dormitory in Nogizaka.

At dinner in the evening, Reika Sakurai was still not as emotionally high as usual, which was observed by several other members in addition to Yumi Wakatsuki.

"What's wrong Reika, don't you have much appetite?" Rina Ikoma was the first to take the initiative to ask.

"I didn't ...... No......" Reika Sakurai asked suddenly, a little overwhelmed.

"Hurry up and eat, then, you keep sitting there in a daze, and you don't eat, it will be cold after a while. Rina Ikoma said.

"Uh-huh, I'll eat, I'll eat right away. Reika Sakurai hurriedly said, and the chopsticks in her hand also moved.

"What's on your mind?" Reika?" asked Mai Fukagawa, who was sitting diagonally across from her, with concern.

"It's alright, Mai Mai. Maybe I'm too tired today, it's okay. Reika Sakurai replied with a smile.

"Oh, you have to pay attention to your body. Mai Fukagawa instructed again, and Reika Sakurai nodded and continued to eat.

"Speaking of which, I didn't expect us to have the opportunity to face off against AKB's Kashihara-san so soon, it's really exciting. "Yuri Saito suddenly mentioned what was announced during the day.

"yes, yes, I'm really scared. Hana Nakata, who is trying to join the topic chat, said.

"However, I don't know much about Shihara-san, but what kind of person is she?" said Yuri Saito.

"Referring to Yuan Sang, it seems to be a very strong kind in variety shows. Matsumura replied.

"Ahhh Yuri Saito said with some disappointment.

"I'm also very bad at variety shows. Mai Fukagawa also nodded.

"Me too. "Me too. ”...... Many people should be in harmony.

"Variety show, I don't think it's difficult, just just be casual!" said Ikuta Erika as she stuffed rice into her mouth. When the others heard this, they all glanced at Ikuta Erika, and it was really a hateful speech.

"Hehe, because Yiku-chan is very natural and cute, for you, as long as you play a variety show, it's fine. Only Mai Fukagawa said this gently.

"Really?" Ikuta Erika was a little shy when she heard that she was praised, and quickly waved her hand, which made everyone around her laugh again.

"I thought it was Matomo-san, but if we duel with us, I think Matomo-san is more challenging!" said Ikuta Erika.

"Nope. Rina Ikoma immediately refused with a straight face: "It's not Mayou-san's best." Mayou-san helped us a lot and took good care of us, and if I had the choice, I would never want to fight her. ”

This is also the truest thought in Rina Ikoma's heart.

"Uh...... Ikuma, you're too serious......" Erika Ikuta said with some embarrassment. Rina Ikoma also felt that she seemed to be a little excited now, and apologized again and again.

Then everyone continued to chat, Sakurai Reika continued to eat silently, and Wakatsuki Yumi's expression was also a little different from usual, and these conditions were all seen by Nana Hashimoto.

Sure enough, Reika went out for a while at that time, and when she came back, it became like this. Nana Hashimoto thought to himself.

"I'm full. Reika Sakurai finished eating, put away the dishes and chopsticks, and left the table.

"I'm full, too. In the same way, Yumi Wakatsuki also finished eating and left.

"Mai Mai, can you help me clean up in a while, I have a stomach ache. The two of them didn't walk for long, and Nana Hashimoto didn't feel the same and said to Mai Fukagawa next to him.

"Yes. Are you alright, Nanamin, do you want to see a doctor?" Mai Fukagawa asked with concern.

"No need, it should be a cold, I'll go to the toilet, and please take care of the rest. Nana Hashimoto left the table without finishing speaking.

"Yumi-chan, can I be the captain of Nogizaka?" Wakatsuki Yumi sent Reika Sakurai back to the door of the room, and Reika Sakurai asked suddenly.

"Why do you ask?" asked Wakatsuki rhetorically.

"In this duel, as the captain of Nogizaka, can I really lead everyone well?"

"If it were someone else I don't know, Lingxiang, if you say, I will definitely believe you and be able to lead us to victory. Wakatsuki Yumi said softly.

"It's AKB...... Even if one person is a TOP member of AKB, I don't want everyone's efforts to be wasted because of me. Reika Sakurai was a little dejected.

"Look me in the eye. Wakatsuki Yumi made Reika Sakurai raise her head and look into her eyes, and the eyes of the two men met.

"You are the same in my eyes as you are in everyone's eyes, the acting captain of Nogizaka 46, Reika Sakurai, the person who can lead us, the person we trust and can rely on. Wakatsuki Yumi said firmly.

"Either way, please believe in yourself as much as we trust in you. Yumi Wakatsuki continued.

"Thank you, Yumi-chan. Reika Sakurai's eyes welled up with tears, and her eyes became firm. Nogizaka's current captain is herself, and she can't admit defeat.

"I see. Overheard the conversation between the two people around the corner, and the corners of Nanami Hashimoto's mouth rose slightly.

"Yes, captain Nogizaka, only you can. Nana Hashimoto thought so.