"I noticed your presence for the first time

It was in June last year

When I put on my summer clothes

You ignore the rolling ball

Just look here and wait quietly

until I picked up the ball

I am called the "transparent person" by everyone

But you noticed my existence

…”

——

In the red and white venue, Nogizaka's performance is still going on. I don't know if it is an illusion, but Konno in the audience always feels that these children are like finished products, with a strange sense of completeness. Gogeng, Nishino, Shiraishi, Fukawa, Hashi

Ben, wait a minute. His eyes swept over all the members one by one, always thinking of the scene when the group was first formed and lecturing them in the background.

"Well, now that graduation is confirmed, the arrangements for the rest can be prepared in advance."

After listening to Nanxiang's report, Konno showed a slightly regretful expression, but quickly calmed down, "Fukagawa's graduation reminded me that I have already told the higher-ups that I have set up an organization to re-sign graduates, especially those who have graduated."

It is more convenient to select a few people who are permanent and can continue to cooperate than to recruit some people from outside and train them again."

After saying this, he stopped talking and looked at the stage, lost in thought.

"I can finally breathe a sigh of relief, Konno-san." Nanxiang said while looking at the girls dancing on the stage.

"Where are we now?" Konno shook his head, "It's just the beginning. Do you think ANKB Kohaku has appeared so many times?"

Nanxiang nodded, and was about to say something in agreement when his eyes froze and the content of his words changed.

"Imano-san, is that Kitagawa-san over there?"

Konno looked over, and sure enough, Kitagawa was standing in the passage on the right in front, silently looking at the stage. The distance was too far for Konno to see his expression clearly.

"What are you doing here, Kitagawa-san? Keyaki version has a debut list next year, so now should be a busy time."

"With Asano over there, it's not Kitagawa-san's turn to worry," Konno said, then paused slightly and walked over, "You stay here, I'll go over and say hello."

"yes."

——

Two or three days ago, Kitagawa got a series of photos from Asano about Bunchun secretly taking photos of the fifth watch.

"Kitagawa-san, it's not because of this little thing that you took so much care of this five-year-old boy," Asano joked on the phone, "I've also found out the source. Bunchun's paparazzi was originally filming another member.

From Shiraishi, I just happened to bump into a few people gathering at Fuji-Q. Don’t worry, these are all, there are no other backups."

"..."

"Beichuan-san? Haha, you're not so shocked that you can't speak. You are someone who has seen strong winds and waves."

"No," Beichuan held the phone and looked at Wu Geng's lively expression in the photo. His tone was a little complicated, "I'm just a little envious..."

——

"Kitagawa-san."

Kitagawa turned around and said, "Konano, you are here too."

"It would be strange if I wasn't here on such an occasion."

"Too."

"Where's Kitagawa-san? I thought you wouldn't be very interested in this." Konno asked. He had heard rumors that Kitagawa rarely attended parties or other crowded places, and thought he hated such social interactions.

.

"Just come and have a look if you're interested."

Konno paused for a moment, then pretended to be chatting and spoke:

"Beichuan-san, Fukagawa seems to have received invitations from several entertainment companies..."

This matter is not a secret. The agent did not hide it from Konno and others, and also met with the heads of several companies in private. Only a few people know about Fukawa's graduation. Apart from Kitagawa, there are only a few people who have this relationship.

There is no one else.

"Don't blame me for being meddlesome. I have no intention of poaching," Kitagawa said with a smile. "If you are interested in running the business, you can definitely sign back. The choice is still with Fukagawa."

"Of course I know this."

After that, the two of them looked at the stage quietly without saying anything more. It wasn't until the song ended and the members left the stage one after another that Kitagawa took the initiative to speak:

"This song is good."

Konno was obviously stunned for a moment, thinking that Kitagawa was being polite, so he heard the other party continue: "Konano-san, I may have to delay your time for a while."

——

After the performance, the members returned to the lounge one after another. Hashimoto hesitated several times and wanted to stop Fukawa to ask for clarification. However, the members around her became excited after feeling relieved, making it difficult for her to find the opportunity to talk, so she had to

Fukawa's figure was watching silently, his mind was in a mess.

Nogizaka's Kohaku appeared in the middle and back position. Returning to the lounge, they chatted with each other in small groups to share their feelings. The time passed quickly. As the New Year approached, everyone formed a circle and said "four, three, two, one".

Counting down, congratulating each other on bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new.

"Why don't you go to the shrine to worship the New Year? You will be punished by God." Such words coming from Maya's mouth seem to have little credibility.

"Probably." Wu Geng was not sure either. After all, I always felt that New Year's celebrations were unnecessary and I didn't go to the group in the first year.

"Let's go together, Na-chan, and Ikoma-chan, don't you guys have a good relationship?"

Wu Geng looked at Nishino who was with Takayama Nojo, nodded, and asked casually, "Maya is going with Nakata and the others."

"Probably, we were together last year."

When it comes to her friends who are also in the UD group, Maya talks a lot. It is obviously a casual conversation, but it is vaguely difficult to escape, so she can only agree with a silly smile.

"Be quiet."

At this time, Konno came in with a middle-aged man and called the members to gather around, and Wu Geng was saved.

"Konano-san, Kitagawa-san." The members nodded in greeting.

Previously, Kitagawa had brought members of Keyaki Edition to Nogizaka's practice room to say hello, so he was not a stranger to the members. Everyone did not know the inside story, so they only put Kitagawa and Konno on the same level. They were both managers.

big shot.

After Konno briefly encouraged the members, he looked at Kitagawa and saw that the other party nodded slightly and did not intend to say anything, but his eyes fell on Wu Geng who was confused.

Konno said: "Fifth watch, you——"

"Fifth watch, please come out."

Nanxiang, who was holding his cell phone in his hand, entered the door at this moment and directly clicked Wu Geng's name. Seeing that Konno and Kitagawa were both present, he nodded and said hello.

"What's wrong?" Konno asked.

"Konano-san, Wu Geng's father came over and said he wanted to meet his daughter."

Beichuan raised his eyebrows, looking a little interested.

"My dad is here?" Wu Geng walked out from among the members, a little surprised, "He didn't tell me he was coming, where is he now?"
Chapter completed!