Chapter 7

—————Today's second update, everyone can provide any opinions and suggestions——————

Kagawa Hane led Ban Yōmi to a private beauty salon far from the theater.

The little girl's originally dark hair was dyed lemon yellow, and her braids were changed to shoulder-length short hair.

Compared to before, she lost a bit of her rustic charm and cuteness but gained a touch of fashion and a more masculine look.

Ban Yōmi felt a bit down, unsure how to face her teammates.

Three days later, on February 9th, AKB48 would hold a performance.

During the practice the day before, when Ban Yōmi appeared with her new look, everyone looked at her in shock.

"Yōmi, it's been a few days... What are you doing..." Hōgashima Minami pointed at Ban Yōmi, stammering and unable to finish her sentence.

"But the current Yōmi looks very special... like a boy... so cool." Maeda Atsuko praised her.

"Indeed, it's very beautiful—your hair is now lemon yellow... but I think some people might not like it and criticize you." Ōshima Mai's words made the girl's face change suddenly.

They all knew who Ōshima Mai was referring to—no one else but the self-important Yuka Yō.

Ban Yōmi also knew, but after remembering Kagawa Hane's instructions, she felt a bit more at ease...

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The next day, when Ban Yōmi appeared with her new look at the performance, the fans screamed and were very excited.

After getting used to the members' black hair, the sudden appearance of a member with lemon yellow hair immediately caught the fans' attention.

Ban Yōmi was initially a bit uneasy, but after seeing the fans' reactions, she felt much more at ease.

However, someone in the audience had a dark expression—this person was Yuka Yō, who managed the theater and the backstage.

He snorted coldly without saying a word, but the staff present knew that Ban Yōmi was in trouble.

Sure enough, after the performance, when all the members had changed their clothes and were about to leave, Yuka Yō blocked everyone in the backstage.

"Yōmi, can you tell me what's going on with your hair?" Yuka Yō walked up to Ban Yōmi with a fierce demeanor and questioned her harshly.

Ban Yōmi, being a child not yet 15 years old, appeared somewhat flustered under Yuka Yō's intimidating presence.

"Are you feeling like you're already a big star and can do whatever you want? Do you think AKB can no longer accommodate you...?" Yuka Yō's tone was very strict, and he had a determined look, as if he wouldn't stop until he achieved his goal. Ban Yōmi didn't speak, didn't defend herself... she just felt very wronged and wished for something.

Finally, under Yuka Yō's words, the little girl couldn't hold back her tears.

A few members, including Orie Ayumu, wanted to step forward to advise Yuka Yō, but after being glared at fiercely by Yuka Yō, the girls retreated in fear.

"What are you crying for? What's there to cry about... Did I say something wrong? Tomorrow, dye your yellow hair black... or else..." Yuka Yō had no intention of letting Ban Yōmi off.

"Or else what?" Suddenly, a lazy voice interrupted Yuka Yō.

Everyone turned around and saw a very handsome and elegant young man standing next to Togasaki Tomonobu.

"It's him..." Shinoda Mariko muttered.

"Hello, Teacher Togasaki." The girls greeted Togasaki Tomonobu as he arrived.

Only Ban Yōmi was sobbing uncontrollably...

"Who are you? You're not welcome here." Yuka Yō's expression softened when he saw Togasaki Tomonobu, but he was puzzled when he saw Kagawa Hane.

Kagawa Hane ignored Yuka Yō and walked directly to Ban Yōmi's side.

"Why are you crying? No more crying... just consider it being bitten by a dog..." He gently patted Ban Yōmi's shoulder, softly comforting the wronged girl.

However, this first sentence made everyone present tense.

These words were too hurtful...

Sure enough, Yuka Yō's face turned an ashen gray.

But Kagawa Hane's next action shocked everyone even more.

He walked up to Yuka Yō and slapped him hard!

Yuka Yō, Togasaki Tomonobu, and everyone else were stunned...

Only Kagawa Hane was smiling at Yuka Yō.

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Kagawa Hane... I am Yōmi's manager; that slap was to teach you how to behave... I have a good quality, which is being helpful, so you don't need to thank me... it's all part of my job." Kagawa Hane still had that lazy smile on his face.

Yuka Yō felt an immense humiliation, being slapped in front of so many people...

This was an unprecedented disgrace...

He clenched his fists, but when he saw the cold, piercing gaze in Kagawa Hane's eyes, he ultimately restrained himself.

"Can you repeat what you said to Yōmi just now?" Kagawa Hane asked with a smile.

Yuka Yō remained silent, just like Ban Yōmi had been earlier.

"Kagawa-san... don't be impulsive..." Togasaki Tomonobu finally stepped in to mediate.

"What are you talking about... have I ever been impulsive... I am a rational person." The warmer Kagawa Hane's smile, the more uncomfortable and ironic Yuka Yō felt standing opposite him.

"Let me give you a piece of advice, don't have any intentions towards my members, including showing off your pitiful authority... because you are not worthy... I will take care of my people myself, no need for you to worry... and Yōmi's new look was done by me, if you have any objections, you can come to me... this is a warning." Kagawa Hane's smile disappeared, and his face turned cold, making people feel a chill...

Yuka Yō's expression changed, and he finally left with a flick of his sleeve...

Kagawa Hane watched Yuka Yō's back, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth...

A person who can bend and stretch is a talent...

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