Chapter 58: The Second Bullet of the Propaganda Plan
"Campaign...... Is that the only way?" asked Toshiryo Muramatsu.
"Yes. Although the number of people at the handshake party we held after the announcement of the order has significantly expanded, we have a general understanding of the popularity of Nogizaka 46 through this promotional activity that traveled to various parts of RB. It's really not famous, and it's always mistaken for AKB48 or something......" Yoshio Konno reported to Toshiyo Muramatsu at this time about his work in the past few days.
"It's normal, there's nothing wrong with that. Toshiryo Muramatsu said: "What I want to know is what Yasushi Akimoto has to say about this. ”
"Akimoto-san called the day before yesterday to inquire about the TV series that the top member of AKB48 is working on, and he has already negotiated with the AKB side, and our members of Nogizaka 46 can join the filming of this TV series to help promote it appropriately. I asked Kitagawa for my opinion, and after confirming that it was correct, I agreed. Yoshio Konno replied.
"Is it a village drama, or is it a better one that you can buy from the TV station?"
"I heard Kitagawa Sang say that it is a TV series specially tailored by Yasu Akimoto for the TOP members, and the chances of a drama in the village seem to be relatively large, mainly for fan-oriented works. Yoshio Konno replied.
"Hmm...... In any case, we at Nogizaka should seize such an opportunity and tell the members to cherish this opportunity. Muramatsu Junliang thought for a moment and commanded.
"Yes. Boss 。 Yoshio Konno confirmed.
"What's going on within the group?" asked Toshiryo Muramatsu.
"The members are very hard-working and very comfortable. Like Shiraishi and Hashimoto, their performance on the show is getting better and better. Erika Ikuta, Sayuri Matsumura, those are also very much improved. Others...... They are all working hard. "Yoshio Konno said it in a very general and tactful way.
"Is the gap gradually revealed?" Muramatsu Junliang heard the meaning of his words and said slowly.
"Hmm...... Yes. Talent is such a thing...... Although the acquired efforts can make up for it, it still has a great effect. Yoshio Konno replied objectively.
"I'm watching for a while. Muramatsu Toshiryo finally gave an order, and asked Yoshio Konno to go back and continue to arrange Nogizaka's work, ending this report.
In the practice room, it's rare for the members to be here today.
Since Nogizaka 46 has debuted, the business activities of the members of the group have been continuous, although it is mainly focused on those members of the selection group, and it has been a while since I have seen everyone here.
"I've been so tired lately, I've really become an idol......" Mai Shiraishi is also complaining about the recent surge in affairs.
"It's a bit tiring to be an idol, but it's fun!" said Ikuta Erika looked excited.
"If you want me to say that Ikoma is the most tired...... Being a center must have been stressful. Nana Hashimoto didn't finish speaking, and looked at Rina Ikoma next to her.
Rina Ikoma sat aside without much energy, and now it's recess time, and the members are all sitting together as usual, chatting with each other. Recently, she has to participate in the publicity activities and work of the group, and as a center, she must participate in every time, and she must prepare relevant speeches. Again and again, honing this girl's heart.
"Really...... Looks tired......" Mai Shiraishi whispered, and Rina Ikoma leaned to the side and fell asleep after a while. I was able to fall asleep even though there were many noisy people in my surroundings, and it seemed that I was really mentally tired.
"Maybe, it's more tiring than we thought......" Nana Hashimoto added in his heart.
"Hello everyone, there is important news to announce, listen to it. Yoshio Konno came to the practice room, clapped his hands, and motioned for the members to listen to him.
"We, Nogizaka 46, are going to be involved in the filming of a TV series by a certain idol industry in the near future, and I hope you can cherish the opportunity, this is a great opportunity for more people to get to know you and Nogizaka 46!" said Yoshio Konno with a smile.
"Hey!? This is suddenly ready to make a TV series?" The members were dumbfounded by the news and began to discuss it babblingly.
"Well, do we have a lot of opportunities to perform!" asked Ikuta, raising her hand in high spirits.
"Well...... It's not a TV series starring us, so there won't be a lot of ......," Yoshio Konno replied with some embarrassment.
"Ahh......h
"After all, it's someone else's drama...... To understand it, there are still a lot of shots. Yoshio Konno had no choice but to comfort.
"Okay then......" Erika Ikuta nodded resignedly.
As the members continued to discuss, Yoshio Konno finished his announcement and stepped aside to find Yui Nango. When he was announcing it, he saw Rina Ikoma, who was in poor spirits on the side, and wanted to ask what was going on with Ikoma's condition.
"Maybe I'm too tired...... It may also be that I used too much force at the beginning, but now that I have just started, I have little experience, and I feel a little mentally overdrawn. Yui Nango thought about his recent performance and gave Yoshio Konno his speculation.
"That's right...... It's nothing to do this afternoon, I remember. Yoshio Konno thought for a moment and asked.
"Well, there's nothing going on today. Nango Yui confirmed. He was already familiar with the members' announcements and activity schedules.
"Let's give Ikoma a vacation in the afternoon, and ask her to go back to the dormitory to have a good rest, this state...... Over time, it can be problematic. It's not going to be that much, it's like this, and it looks like I still need to exercise!" said Yoshio Konno.
"Got it, leave it to me. Nango nodded and agreed.
"Is there any news on the forum lately?" asked Yoshio Konno again.
"There are still many benefits to publicity, and now that more and more people know about Nogizaka 46, the number of meals has obviously increased a lot. However, there are also many people who maliciously post to slander Nogizaka 46. The reason for the slander is nothing more than the first disclosure on the stage of AKB48, as well as the words that Ikoma said, so that now some people have a lot of dissatisfaction and black spots with Nogizaka and Rina Ikoma as the center. Nango Yui replied.
"Hmm...... Do the members know about that? And Ikoma, does she know about that?" asked Yoshio Konno.
"Not yet, they're all quite simple, they don't think so much in their hearts, they rarely go to the forum to see those black posts, and I will delete those excessive remarks through permission in time. Nango Yui said.
"Well, thank you for your hard work, Nango. Yoshio Konno thanked.
"Hmm. Nango Yui nodded.
The two chatted a few more words, and Yoshio Konno left the practice room, and when it was time for the lunch break, Nango Yui informed Rina Ikoma of her decision to force her to stop practicing and resting, and then many members had to go back to school in the afternoon to make up for their homework, and by the afternoon, the number of people in the practice room had decreased by more than half.
"Akimoto-san, thank you for giving us this opportunity. Yoshio Konno thanked Yasushi Akimoto.
"Where, as it should be. Akimoto replied with a smile.
Yoshio Konno came to AKB in the afternoon and asked Yasushi Akimoto about the filming of the TV series.
"It's all about awareness-raising. Yasu Akimoto said it succinctly and clearly.
"Hmm...... I wonder which AKB member is the main actor?" asked Yoshio Konno.
"Huh. Akimoto Yasu smiled and said nothing, just picked up the water cup and took a sip of water.
"......?" Now Yoshio Konno was a little confused, thinking to himself what kind of medicine this fat man sells in the gourd.
"Knock knock~" A knock sounded on the door, and Akimoto said with a smile: "It's here." Then tell the man outside the door to come in.
The first to come was Kenji Kitagawa, and this Yoshio Konno knew him and couldn't know him anymore. When the people behind came in again, Yoshio Konno couldn't help but gasp, he didn't expect the top member of the AKB side to be her!
Gorgeous singing costumes, beautiful faces, double ponytails tied up on the head, and standard idol smiles.
"Hello, first time we met, I'm Mayu Watanabe from AKB48. The girl introduced herself with a polite smile.