In the Sony Music headquarters building, the members of Nogizaka 46 are rehearsing a new dance.

Although the first single surpassed 200,000 sales within three weeks of its release, this does not mean that the members of Nogizaka 46 can rest up, after all, this is only the first single.

The intense rehearsal made the members sweat, and everyone worked equally hard and earnestly. Whether it is the selection team or UG, everyone is equally serious when it comes to dance rehearsals. Everyone understands that only serious training can lead to a good performance on stage. Otherwise, even if you have the opportunity to enter the audition or perform live, if you don't perform well, you will only disappoint the fans who support you.

"Good, everyone's doing well, now take a break." The dance teacher watched the performance of the members with satisfaction, estimated the time, and then slapped his palms twice, so that the members could take a break.

Hearing that it was time to rest, all the members relaxed and sat down on the floor of the rehearsal room in twos and threes.

Mai Shiraishi was next to Nanami Hashimoto, and the two of them were taking advantage of the break to chat about the topic between girls: "Nana Min, did you kiss with Chiya-san?" Mai Shiraishi flickered her big eyes and looked at Nanami Hashimoto with curiosity.

Nana Hashimoto blushed with shame, curled up her legs, buried her head between her knees, and nodded shyly: "I went to enjoy cherry blossoms with Chiya that day, and when I came back, he kissed me." ”

"Did you confess to him?" Mai Shiraishi whispered against Nanami Hashimoto's cheek and asked, "Or did he confess to you?" The confession under the cherry blossom tree is the most romantic! As she spoke, Mai Shiraishi hugged Nanami Hashimoto's shoulder, her eyes full of envy.

Hearing Mai Shiraishi's words, Nana Hashimoto didn't think about the events of that day, a trace of loss flashed in her eyes, she shook her head and said, "That day is not suitable for confession." ”

"And when is there better time to confess than under a cherry blossom tree in full bloom? How could it not be suitable for confession? Mai Shiraishi was confused and confused by Nanami Hashimoto's words.

"Actually, that day, Qianye took me to the Imperial Palace to enjoy cherry blossoms." Nana Hashimoto whispered to Mai Shiraishi with some twisting.

"Are you going to Nijubashi or Chidorigafuchi? It's a famous cherry blossom spot, and you've been discovered? Mai Shiraishi didn't know why, so I thought it was Nanami Hashimoto who had discovered the relationship with Chiya.

Nana Hashimoto hurriedly denied: "No, we were not discovered, and we didn't go to Nijubashi and Chidorigafuchi. ”

"Didn't go to Nijubashi and Chidorigafuchi? So why don't you go to the Imperial Palace? Did you make a reservation to visit the East Garden? Is it possible to enjoy cherry blossoms there? Mai Shiraishi's face was full of doubts, and Nanami Hashimoto's words made her completely confused.

"We're going to Nanting." Nana Hashimoto explained in a whisper. Recalling the events of that day, Nanami Hashimoto's face couldn't help but show a shy look.

Mai Shiraishi thought about it for a while, but she couldn't remember where Nanting was: "Nanting?" Where is that? How I don't remember that the Imperial Palace had this place. ”

"Nanting is over there in the new palace." Nana Hashimoto looked at the surrounding members and saw that no one was eavesdropping, so he whispered to Mai Shiraishi: "It's just behind the Nagawa Hall, where the emperor receives national homage every year, and it's not a place open to the public. ”

"Huh? How did you get in? Nanami Hashimoto's explanation not only did not dispel Mai Shiraishi's doubts, but aroused her curiosity.

"It's a cherry blossom viewing party for the royal family." Nanami Hashimoto said with a hint of shyness in his tone: "Prince Fumihito of Akishinonomiya and his family personally accompanied him and invited Qianye to enjoy the cherry blossoms." ”

"Huh? Really? Royal cherry blossom viewing party? Mai Shiraishi's face was full of surprise and envy, and she lowered her voice and exclaimed in a low voice: "There are also members of the royal family who accompany you personally, ahah, so envious!" ”

"yes, I'm starting to get scared too." Nanami Hashimoto whispered to Mai Shiraishi: "At first, I thought that Chiya was going to take me to Chidorigafuchi, but I didn't expect him to take me directly into the Imperial Palace. When I saw the Prince, I was almost nervous. Even the emperor appeared at the dinner later, and it was really a little weak at that time. ”

"So Nanamin, you didn't confess to Chiya? He didn't confess to you either? Mai Shiraishi was amazed at the same time, but also expressed her own doubts.

"At that time, it was really not suitable for anyone to speak." Nana Hashimoto didn't say this, her expression was a little gloomy: "And the matter of the last curse, Mai also knows that if this matter is not resolved, it is impossible for us to go further." And the identity of my idol is also a problem, if we really determine the relationship, I will graduate. ”

"That's the same, Nogizaka 46 is forbidden to be in love after all." Mai Shiraishi looked at Nanami Hashimoto who looked lonely, and at the same time she was a little perfunctory, she made up her mind in her heart.

Just when Nanami Hashimoto and Mai Shiraishi were speechless because of this topic, Yoshio Konno pushed open the door of the rehearsal room and walked in.

Although Yoshio Konno is one of the main operations responsible for the day-to-day work of Nogizaka 46, as the president of Nogizaka 46 Contract Company, the members are not able to see him very often, so when Yoshio Imano appears in the rehearsal room, the members have a look of surprise on their faces, because it means that something is happening.

Sure enough, Yoshio Konno cleared his throat and gathered the members together and said, "Sorry to disturb everyone's practice." This time, I would like to announce to you that the operation has just received a message from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, which will launch a month-long Young Women's Safety Awareness Month in April this year, and shoot a series of promotional videos. And we Nogizaka 46 got the opportunity to become the image ambassador of this campaign, and the Seven Lucky Gods will participate in the filming of the promotional video, congratulations! After speaking, he applauded with the staff around him.

After hearing the news, the members immediately became excited, and after bowing to Yoshio Konno and the surrounding staff to thank him, a lively discussion began.

Yoshio Konno didn't care when he saw that the members were excited, and after nodding to the agent on the side, he left the rehearsal room. After all, as the president of Nogizaka 46 Contract Company, Yoshio Konno only came to announce the news, and other staff and agents were responsible for the specific affairs arrangement.

Nana Hashimoto pulled Mai Shiraishi aside and discussed in a low voice: "Mai, do you think there will be a thousand nights to help in this foreign affairs?" ”

"Probably not, right? How could Chiya-san do such a thing? Mai Shiraishi didn't believe it, but thinking that Qianye could actually take Nana Hashimoto into the Imperial Palace, she added with some uncertainty: "Although Qianye-san has a deep background, he shouldn't care about this kind of thing, right?" ”

"I don't know, but the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department should owe him a lot of favors for the last time you were attacked." Nana Hashimoto didn't recall the incident of the last demon fox attack, and said to Mai Shiraishi with some uncertainty: "At least that Twilight Police Department should owe a lot of favor to Qianye, but he is a search lesson, so he shouldn't be responsible for this matter, right?" And why did you invite us to Nogizaka 46? This kind of thing invites AKB48-san or other more famous artists, right? Could it be that for the sake of Mai last time, you were a victim, and gave us special treatment? ”

"Huh? Oh yes, I was a victim last time. Mai Shiraishi reacted at this time, and nodded a little ignorantly: "But it's not appropriate to find victims to promote the safety of young women, right?" ”

"I don't know, but this opportunity is rare, we must perform well and seize this opportunity!" A trace of firmness flashed in Hashimoto's eyes, and she said to Mai Shiraishi: "As for whether this matter is pushed behind Qianye's back, let's ask him directly when we go back, and do a good job first." ”

Mai Shiraishi looked at Nanami Hashimoto with some puzzlement, not quite understanding why she was suddenly so serious, but she still nodded.

————————————————————

"Master, there is news from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department that Miss Hashimoto and Nogizaka 46 have been confirmed to be the spokespersons of this publicity campaign." Ruodie lowered her head and reported to Qianya, who was standing in a circle of suspended scrolls.

Qianye looked at the ancient scroll in front of him, nodded and asked, "Well, you did a good job in this matter." Tell those who have done my part that I'll remember it. Also, Nanamin's side I asked you to contact some people in the entertainment industry to get to know her, how is the situation? ”

"Miss Hashimoto has studied vocal music lessons with Miss Sakai, and Miss Sakai is currently satisfied with Miss Hashimoto's performance." After thinking about it for a while, Ruodie reported to Qianye in detail: "In addition, I also introduced Miss Fukada, Miss Miyazaki, and Miss Amami to Miss Hashimoto, and they all promised that if they had the opportunity, they would take care of Miss Hashimoto, please rest assured." ”

"How about the last time you said about introducing Miss Kuroki to teach Nanamin's acting skills?" While Qianye is satisfied with Ruodie's arrangement, she is also concerned about Ruodie's mention of teaching Nanami Hashimoto's acting skills.

"I discussed this with Miss Hashimoto, and she meant to complete vocal lessons first, and then train in acting." Wakadie repeats Nanami Hashimoto's words: "Miss Hashimoto doesn't have much leisure time because of academic problems and work arrangements. Miss Sakai's vocal lessons have taken up most of her spare time, and if you add acting lessons, it will really be unbearable for Miss Hashimoto. ”

Qianye thought about it for a while, and felt that she did arrange a little more classes, and at the same time, she was concerned about Nanami Hashimoto's academic problems: "How is Nanamin's studies?" I remember she studied at Musashino Art University, right? ”

After thinking back on her investigation, she replied, "Miss Hashimoto is majoring in spatial design, and her grades are very good. However, due to the fact that she is juggling idol work, Miss Hashimoto only maintains a minimum attendance rate, which has led to her being warned of an academic crisis. Not only that, but I also found out that Ms. Hashimoto's tuition is supported by a scholarship, which is a big burden on her. ”

Hearing this, Qianye stopped his movements, and after putting away all the books with a wave of his hand, he looked at Ruodie, and said with a sharp look in his eyes: "Settle these things for Nana Min, I don't want to hear her being warned by the school because of attendance problems." Also, contact Prince Fumihito and ask him to see if he can set up a scholarship in the name of the royal family, and then add Nanamito's name to it. ”

"Yes, master." If Butterfly bows down, it seems that any command from Qianye will not be difficult for her.