Chapter 81

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On the other side, in the K group's changing room, the atmosphere was much more tense and heavy.

The members were very unhappy with Koeno Erena's actions on stage. Koeno Erena noticed the members' dissatisfaction but did not defend herself; she silently packed her clothes in the locker.

Akiyoshi Saki was annoyed by Koeno Erena's actions and, combined with the bad mood from being suppressed by Orie Ayumu on stage, she walked over and slapped Koeno Erena's locker hard!

Bang! Koeno Erena was almost knocked over, and she looked at Akiyoshi Saki, who was full of anger, in panic...

"Akiyoshi Saki, can you explain the reason for your actions on stage today?" Akiyoshi Saki tried to suppress her anger. Usually, she called Koeno Erena by a very affectionate nickname, but today, out of anger, she called her by her full name.

Koeno Erena looked at Akiyoshi Saki without fear. She knew her actions were inappropriate, but she did not regret them... She glanced at the other members and found that most of them were indifferent or sneering... She felt extremely disappointed... It seemed that everyone was not as good as she had imagined...

Akiyoshi Saki took a step closer to Koeno Erena, her eyes terrifying, like a fierce beast about to pounce. But when she saw the sadness in Koeno Erena's clear, large eyes, her heart felt as if it had been hit by something... However, the anger eventually overcame her momentary hesitation.

At that moment, a young voice suddenly sounded behind her.

"Enough, being chosen as the captain doesn't give you the right to act like this..."

The girls looked at the owner of the voice in surprise, as it was the youngest among them, Okumura Manami!

"What did you say?" Akiyoshi Saki couldn't believe her ears. When she turned around, she saw Okumura Manami, whose face was red with anger and frustration.

"I said you're not fit to be our captain. Why didn't you stand up on stage today? Were you afraid, or did you not have the chance to speak? Aren't you our captain? Why didn't you say a single word on stage today? Why?" The little girl's pointed questions made all the members feel ashamed...

"I'm sorry..." Suddenly, Akiyoshi Saki slowly lowered her head.

"I'm sorry... You said the same thing last time, but did it help?" Okumura Manami was relentless. The K group members looked at this usually reserved little sister in shock, never expecting her to be so sharp today...

"Alright... Okumura... Everyone might have felt the pressure they brought us today... It's normal for everyone to have no reaction. Let's just let this go... Don't let it affect our relationships... Actually, Koeno's actions today were the best outcome for us. If she hadn't spoken up, I can't imagine what would have happened today..." At this moment, the oldest member, Ohori Megumi, stepped forward to defuse the situation...

The members recalled, and Ohori Megumi was right. If it weren't for Koeno Erena, they might have all broken down today! Despite this, a shadow still lingered in their hearts...

"Thank you, Koeno..." Miyazawa Sae was the first to stand up and thank Koeno Erena.

The other members followed one by one, thanking Koeno Erena. Only one person remained in place, dazed—this was Ohsaka Yuki! After coming off the stage, she seemed to have lost her soul, sitting on the ground woodenly...

"Yuki, she's been hit hard..." Kashiwagi Tomomi looked worried.

"That shouldn't be the case... Even though she was facing Maeda, it shouldn't have affected Yuki this much..." Umeda Ayaka's expression was serious.

"Koeno, you were next to Yuki all day... Do you know what happened?" Nogu Kae looked at Koeno Erena. Koeno Erena shook her head lightly, indicating she didn't know anything...

"Ha ha..." Suddenly, Ohsaka Yuki laughed strangely. The members looked at her strangely, wondering if she had been too shocked...

"Indeed, they are very strong... This is the AKB48 I've been looking forward to... It's really exciting..." Ohsaka Yuki's expression had returned to normal, and there was even a new, unprecedented passion in her eyes...

"Why are you all looking at me like that?" Ohsaka Yuki, now back to normal, was startled to see the strange looks from the members...

"What do you think?" Kashiwagi Tomomi countered.

Ohsaka Yuki thought for a moment and immediately understood the reason...

"Ha ha, sorry... But don't let them scare you... As long as we all stick together, we won't lose to them!" Ohsaka Yuki looked at her teammates seriously...

The girls smiled at each other. The very sharp and dominant Okumura Manami was now somewhat embarrassed, hiding behind Miyazawa Sae... But this small action was noticed by the others...

"Okumura, come here... You were so sharp and dominant just now, why are you hiding behind someone now?" Akiyoshi Saki deliberately showed a fierce expression to Okumura Manami... The little girl hid behind Miyazawa Sae and made a face at Akiyoshi Saki, causing everyone to laugh uncontrollably... The unpleasantness from before dissipated with the laughter...

Togasaki Tomonobu and Natsuyuki Maki, who had been eavesdropping outside the door, smiled at each other...

"We worried for nothing..." Togasaki Tomonobu laughed.

"Indeed... But Okumura really surprised me. I didn't expect her to be the one who understood the situation the most clearly..."

"Indeed, we all underestimated this little girl. Her approach is like a Western educational method... But such a K group is really exciting!"

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