A few days later, in the practice room, the dance rehearsal had just ended. The members couldn't wait for Teacher Nana Ueno to leave, so they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Ikoma was so tired that she sat down on the ground to rest and gurgled water into her body.

"Pfft."

She wiped the corners of her mouth and lamented: "It's finally over. I can rest tomorrow."

"Hey, teacher, I haven't left yet."

Ueno Nana lightly hit Ikoma on the head with a knife.

"But," Ikoma looked up at her, looking pitiful, "I think I have been practicing too much recently. I am covered in stinky sweat after every practice, and my clothes stick to my body and feel uncomfortable. Moreover, I use this sportswear.

How long has it been? It’s time to change it.”

"I know you've worked hard. There are only a few days left for the Christmas live, and there will be rehearsals for Kohaku after it's over, but you should be able to relax early next year, right?" Ueno Nana said, "I heard,

The fourth anniversary concert was postponed due to the renovation of the Winter Olympics Hall, so it was changed to an online show, so there was no need to rush back early to rehearse."

"This is indeed a relief," Ikoma wiped his head with the towel Takayama handed him, "but it's been really stressful lately. I thought I could gradually get used to this sense of urgency."

"Wouldn't it be nice to be busy? I've achieved my goal of starring in Kohaku this year, so I don't have any regrets. You're right, Fukawa."

Fukawa was replenishing water when Nana Ueno called out and accidentally choked. Seeing the other party playfully wink at her, Fukawa realized that the teacher must have known about her graduation.

Also, almost a week has passed since the manager said he informed Konno. Although I don’t know what the operations side has considered, they should be able to accept his decision.

Besides, Ueno Nana seems to have a good relationship with Nango, and they occasionally go out for drinks, so it is normal for them to hear some news.

Fukawa smiled bitterly.

It's okay if the operations and dance teachers know about it. She plans to notify the members specifically next year. She doesn't want to be worried by the members too early.

"Mai Mai."

Kawago came over and said, "What's going on next? A new cake shop has opened in Shinjuku. I'll treat you to it."

"No," Fukawa shook his head, "After that... I have something else to do and I have to stay for a while."

"Eh? Tomorrow is your day off."

"Um……"

"Okay then, it's rare for me to treat you as a guest, Haruna." Kawago was a little disappointed.

"Tomorrow," Fukawa said with a smile, "Tomorrow is fine all day long, and we can still go shopping."

"Yeah, let's make an agreement then."

Fukawa thought of the message her agent sent her before going out in the morning.

"Mai, the operations team will talk to you specifically after today's practice. If you want to regret it, this is your last chance."

How could I regret it? Fukawa thought and squeezed the mineral water bottle tightly unconsciously.

This was a decision she made after careful consideration and repeated deliberation before she finally made it. She had a dream to be an actress, and becoming an idol seemed to her at the time just a helpless move. However, who could have expected that she would

I spent so much time and energy in this process, and gained more than I expected. Both in work and in life.

More importantly, she also found something unique and precious to herself. This is enough to satisfy people, isn't it? If she asks for anything more, it seems like she will be repaid at any time.

Of course, she still had regrets in her heart. She closed her eyes and heard the faint roar of the subway coming into the station, lingering in her ears. Even if she deliberately did not think about it, it would still stop there, as if it was imprinted deep in her memory.

When can she really not care about these things, she will truly grow up, instead of simply staying at twenty-four years old.

——

"Going to the coffee shop again? Didn't you enjoy the recording of the show a few days ago?"

Wu Geng sat cross-legged on the ground, with her back against the wall of the practice room. If Ikoma rubbed against her, she would move a little further, and if Ikoma rubbed against her again, she would move a little further. Until she was almost sitting next to Nishino, Wu Geng sat down next to Nishino.

Geng just stopped and pushed Ikoma to keep her a little further away.

"Work is work, private is private, it's not okay to talk about business and private matters, Xiaoxiao."

The way Ikoma shook his fingers made Wu Geng grit his teeth.

"Who do you think caused my second injury?"

"Ah? What secondary injury?"

Wugeng's anger froze, "...it's nothing."

During the recording of the show a few days ago, the wounds that should have scabbed open again were cruelly torn open. The pain was so painful that she couldn't sleep well these days. She was also scolded by Nana teacher several times during the day training.

Nishino. Nishino. Nishino.

A small flying bird will pop up probably once in five times, and then quickly suppressed by Nishino.

Lying on the bed, as soon as she closed her eyes, all she could think of was Nishino's appearance. On the screen of Fuji-Q Highland, in the cafe, she looked at herself with complicated eyes, which made Wu Geng's whole heart clench.

She originally thought that time was a panacea that would cure everything, but the environment did not allow it. The contact between the two was a regular thing, and there were always situations that could not be avoided. Once the number of times increased, the messy emotions piled up together before she had time to sort them out.

Fermentation begins.

It is inevitable that there will be some resentment in my heart at the fifth watch.

What exactly did Nishino want to do? Why did she keep avoiding her even though she clearly liked her? Then she discovered that maybe during the days when Nishino was dating her, she had the same feelings as herself now. She struggled with it every day,

Wondering what I'm thinking.

Wu Geng was fed up with this melancholy and congested mood.

But just like a few days ago, the courage she finally mustered up would always be defeated by Nishino's weakness and strength in the end. She wondered what problems she had overlooked, and why she kept running into walls in the maze arranged by Nishino.

Can't get out.

So does the little flying bird.

She originally thought that she could build a relationship with Xiao Feiniao little by little. Even if they didn't get along like before, they would still have normal communication and there would be no problem.

Little Feiniao's temperament changed drastically, and she felt that she had sinned deeply.

——

"Everyone, please be quiet."

Konno and Nango suddenly appeared at the door of the practice room, and they came in one after the other. Nango clapped his hands to attract the attention of the members.

"Sakurai."

"Ah, yes."

"The members are all here."

"should……"

At five o'clock, I could clearly see the expression on Nanxiang's face stiffened. Fortunately, he had good self-control and did not pull out Captain Sakurai to criticize him in public.

"I believe everyone knows that there is not much time until Christmas LIVE," Konno said. "Recent training has been really intense, so I will only have a day off tomorrow to let everyone recuperate. In addition, Kohaku will appear on the 31st, and the performance number is

Five singles "Your Name is Hope", five updates."

"I am here."

"Your task is heavier, but don't be too nervous. Just do it normally."

Then don't keep mentioning this matter. Wu Geng smiled bitterly in his heart, but still nodded seriously on the surface.

"I see."

"There is one more thing next." Konno said.

Fukawa subconsciously became nervous. She wouldn't talk about her graduation here. She clearly asked her manager and management to wait until next year to tell the members about it.

Konno didn't notice Fukawa's panic and just kept talking to himself.

"Everyone should have known about Nogizaka's sister group Keyakizaka46, which was established in August this year. Since its establishment, they have been busy training together, preparing singles, and cooperating in the group. Most of the members probably just heard about it.

There is no contact with these children.”

"The person in charge of Keyakizaka brought a few members to say hello and get to know each other today."

Konno nodded slightly towards Nanxiang beside him.

Nanxiang understood, walked to the door and greeted: "Beichuan-san, Asano-san, come in."
Chapter completed!