After knowing the identity of the princess of the royal family of Jiazi, whether it is a first-term student or a second-year student, there is more or less a gap with her. This estrangement is not rejection or disgust for Yoshiko, but simply out of identity asymmetry, and I don't know how to get along with Yoshiko.

This situation made Yoshiko quite embarrassed and frustrated, and she didn't know how to get along with the members more harmoniously. The other members' response to her being too polite made Yoshiko understand what it was like for Nana Hashimoto to say that being too polite to her would make people feel alienated. Although when she was at school before, her classmates would politely keep their distance from her, but the estrangement between members of the current group was completely different from the feeling that gave Kako a completely different feeling, which made Kako feel a sense of frustration.

"Nanamin, what can I do to get closer to everyone and not be alienated by everyone?" Among the members, Nanami Hashimoto is one of the few members who maintains an accepting attitude towards Yoshiko, and the identity of Nana Hashimoto's first-term predecessor makes Yoshiko naturally think of her when she asks for help.

Faced with Yoshiko's question, Nana Hashimoto thought about it for a while, and then put forward her own suggestion: "Yoshiko, have you tried to take the initiative to approach other members?" Try asking the other members out for a hangout, or having dinner together. People just don't know how to get along with you, it's not that they don't like you. ”

"I tried to invite the members to hang out, but when I asked them, they turned me down." Yoshiko looked a little lonely, and the members' refusal of her invitation made Yoshiko feel sad.

Hearing Yoshiko say that everyone rejected her, Nana Hashimoto was a little puzzled and asked Yoshiko, "How did you invite everyone?" Even if someone will refuse, shouldn't everyone reject you, right? ”

"I'm just inviting everyone to go horseback riding and golf together on weekends, and Tomoka and I usually go to play these together on weekends!" Kako explained to Nana Hashimoto with some grievances, obviously Her Royal Highness the princess was really sad.

"Horseback riding? Golf? Nanami Hashimoto's tone was full of surprise, and then she laughed out loud.

Kako looked at Nanami Hashimoto who was laughing out loud, and did not feel the grievance of being ridiculed, she understood that she could make Nanami Hashimoto laugh out loud like this, she must have done something wrong. Otherwise, judging from the feeling that he and Nana Hashimoto get along, Nanami Hashimoto is not the kind of person who will laugh at others. So Yoshiko asked her, "Nanamin, did I do something wrong?" ”

Nana Hashimoto didn't hear Yoshiko's question, and rubbed her stomach that was a little sore from laughing, and then she couldn't hold back her smile and explained to Yoshiko: "It's not about doing something wrong, I can only say that Kako's understanding of going out together is very different from everyone." ”

"Huh? But these are the projects that Yuka and I often go to play together, right? The students in school basically do this on the weekends. Yoshiko was puzzled by Nanami Hashimoto's words: "Is there anything wrong with these activities?" ”

"What school did you go to? Why are all these weekend activities? Nana Hashimoto couldn't help frowning when she didn't hear Yoshiko's explanation, she didn't expect that there would be such a big difference between Yoshiko's daily life and the rest of the group. Although there are many members of Nogizaka 46 who are well-off, and the Rina Ikoma family is even more Chinese, there is still a big difference in everyone's perception of going out together compared to Yoshiko.

"I've been studying at Gakushuin since elementary school, and in April, I was admitted to Gakushuin University's Faculty of Letters Department of Education." Although Yoshiko was unsure that Nana Hashimoto did not ask which school she attended, she answered her question seriously: "Members of the royal family have always been educated in Gakushuin. ”

"Gakuin? That aristocratic school? It's no wonder. After listening to Yoshiko's explanation, Nana Hashimoto suddenly realized, and then she reflected why Yoshiko's daily activities were so different from other members: "Yoshiko, you and your classmates are both nobles, so you all play aristocratic sports such as horseback riding and golf together on weekends." But for the members of Nogizaka 46, they spend their weekends together doing civilian activities such as shopping and karaoke. You invite them to go horseback riding, golf, and so on, and they're probably not exposed to it much. Coupled with the jealousy of Yoshiko's status as a princess, it is not surprising to refuse your invitation. ”

"Is that so?" Yoshiko looked at Nanami Hashimoto with some embarrassment, but soon the mood of wanting to get closer to the other members suppressed the embarrassment in Yoshiko's heart, and asked Nanami Hashimoto seriously: "Then Nanamin, what should I invite everyone to do?" I don't have much experience with things like shopping and karaoke. ”

Nana Hashimoto thought for a moment and said: "That's it, Mai and I will invite a few members to dinner together next time, and you can come with Yoshiko, and then when we eat together, we can get closer." Once you're familiar with each other, Yoshiko, invite everyone to hang out or have dinner together. ”

"I see, Nanamin. Just follow what you said, in my own words, there is really no suitable opportunity to get closer to you. Yoshiko listened to Nanami Hashimoto's suggestion, thought about it for a while, then nodded, and accepted Nanami Hashimoto's plan.

Nana Hashimoto didn't see Yoshiko accept her advice, so she smiled at Yoshiko. But Nanami Hashimoto added, as if remembering something, "But when you invite everyone to hang out or eat together, you should think more about everyone's feelings, and stop going horseback riding or golf, having dinner at a haute cuisine restaurant in Ginza, etc." This is stressful for other members. ”

"I'll take your advice to heart, thank you, Nanamin." Kako smiled sweetly at Nanami Hashimoto, finally letting go of her worries and breathing a sigh of relief.

At this time, a staff member came over and said to Yoshiko, "Kako-san, please go to Konno-san's office." ”

"Konno-san's office? Okay, I got it, I'll go. Hearing the staff's words, Yoshiko hurriedly stood up, nodded to Nanami Hashimoto, and then walked towards Yoshio Kono's office with the staff.

Seeing Yoshiko leave, Mai Shiraishi came over and sat next to Nanami Hashimoto and asked her, "Nanamin, what were you talking to Yoshiko just now?" WHY IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH STAFF-SAN LOOKING FOR HER? ”

"It seems that Konno-san is looking for her, but I don't know what the specifics are."

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In Yoshio Konno's office, in addition to Yoshio Konno himself, two representative directors of Sony Music, Naoki Kitagawa and Toshiryo Muramatsu, and Yasushi Akimoto, producer of Nogizaka 46 and AKB48, were all present, and the four of them were discussing the positioning of Yoshiko's team at Nogizaka 46.

"Regarding the positioning of Her Royal Highness Yoshiko in Nogizaka 46, His Royal Highness Prince Fumihito has already looked for me yesterday." Yasushi Akimoto, who was wearing black-rimmed glasses, was introducing to the other three about his visit to Prince Fumihito yesterday: "His Royal Highness means that we hope that when we deal with the affairs of Her Royal Highness Yoshiko, we will consider her identity more, although the royal family supports the fact that Her Royal Highness Yoshiko has become an idol, but the image of the royal family must not be damaged in any way." ”

"That's for sure, after all, it's a member of the royal family, and it's just right to care about the image of the royal family." Muramatsu Toshiryo agreed with what Akimoto said, for a monarchy like Japan, the face of the imperial family is undoubtedly a national event worth taking seriously: "But fortunately, our Nogizaka 46 has always been a more conservative and pure image of the eldest lady, so at this point, there is no big problem." As long as His Royal Highness doesn't let this good woman take on some modeling work. ”

Akimoto nodded, affirming Muramatsu Toshiryo's opinion, but he still added: "It's not necessary to refuse completely, it's just that you need to eliminate some jobs that are more revealing and will damage the image of the royal family." However, in the future, it is necessary to pay attention to the choreography of Nogizaka 46's singing costumes and dance moves, and some clothes and dance moves that may seem frivolous need to be prohibited. Like the second single before, the dance move of lifting the skirt is definitely not allowed. ”

"Don't worry, Akimoto-san, I'll take note of that." Yoshio Konno, who is in charge of operational matters, assured Yasushi Akimoto.

While the four of them were discussing, there was a knock on the door, and Yoshiko pushed the door open and walked in.

"Your Royal Highness, you are here, please be seated." Naoki Kitagawa saw Yoshiko come in, and after greeting her, he asked her to sit down.

Yoshiko politely greeted the other three and thanked Naoki Kitagawa before sitting down.

"Your Royal Highness Yoshiko, yesterday I already visited Prince Lingzun Fumihito." After the four of them looked at each other, it was Yasu Akimoto, who was the producer and had met Prince Fumihito, who was in charge of explaining to Yoshiko: "So I asked you to come over today to ask for your opinion on the appointment of Her Royal Highness Yoshiko in Chapter 7 Single. ”

Hearing that Yasushi Akimoto wanted to make herself the center of the seventh single, Yoshiko's face did not show joy, but frowned and asked Yasu Akimoto, "Mr. Akimoto, is this what my father meant?" ”

"No, not really. His Royal Highness the Prince just wants me to take care of you, and regarding the matter of making you a center, His Royal Highness the Prince means to see His Royal Highness Kashiko's own meaning. Akimoto didn't see any emotion on his face, and after raising his hand and pressing the black-rimmed glasses that had slipped a little, he didn't say anything more.

When Yoshiko heard Akimoto Yasushi say this, she only hesitated a little before making a decision, looked at Akimoto Yasushi seriously and said, "If that's the case, Mr. Akimoto, please allow me to refuse your kindness." When it comes to becoming a center, I hope that I will become a center after I am recognized by the operation through my own efforts, rather than relying on my status as a member of the royal family to get preferential treatment. ”

For Yoshiko's refusal, Akimoto Yasu was not angry, but after glancing at Yoshiko with some appreciation, he said to her: "In that case, then His Royal Highness Yoshiko, we can only arrange you a second-row lucky god seat for the seventh single." After all, your status is a princess of the royal family, and we must consider this factor. ”

Hearing Yasushi Akimoto's explanation, Yoshiko remembered that Nana Hashimoto had told her that her status as a royal family would bring more attention to the group, and after hesitating for a moment, she nodded.