Hashimoto winked, and Shiraishi quickly understood.

She pretended to be careless and bumped into the machine, hitting the wall. Then she panicked and dragged the cameraman out the door, saying, "Is it okay? Is it damaged?"

The acting was so exaggerated that anyone with a discerning eye would know it was intentional. Hashimoto sighed after seeing it.

The cameraman who was locked out of the door was anxious and wanted to take pictures of the door, but Shiraishi and Hashimoto forced Sakurai and Fukawa, who were confused around them, to block the door. The intention of prohibiting access here was clearly expressed.

The cameraman had no choice but to force his way in, so he had to take random photos of the members' reactions.

"Mai, you went too far," Hashimoto thought of Shiraishi holding the camera, and wanted to laugh. "You almost tore her clothes."

"I can't help it, I can't think of any good ideas at the moment." Shiraishi said helplessly, "Although I'm sorry for the camera, it's better to let Ikoma-chan and the others stay alone here for a while."

Hashimoto nodded.

"Ikoma-chan... must have been under a lot of pressure," she said, "although you can't tell from her usually cheerful appearance."

Shiraishi thought of his former self.

She silently endured the bad words. She closed her emotions and created an aura that kept no one close to her. In the final analysis, she was just timid and weak.

I am afraid of being hurt again in interpersonal relationships, so I curl up in my shell and never take the initiative to attack.

Nagashima, Fukawa, Hashimoto, including Oh Geng, many members melted their shells in their own different ways, so that she could communicate with others easily instead of hiding in panic.

Twenty years old. She has grown up somewhat.

Shiraishi thought about the crying Ikoma who was surrounded by members in the recording studio just now. She opened her mouth amidst all the comforting voices. Shiraishi didn't hear those words clearly.

She saw the mouth shape.

Ikoma is talking

Thank you...sorry...

Shiraishi leaned his head against the door. Hashimoto turned his head and looked at her.

"Ikoma-chan will definitely be stronger in the future." Shiraishi said.

must.
Chapter completed!