After Hour

Part 12 - There is no place to go back

"I was afraid you know! Don't do that!" said Risa worriedly.
"Ah.. I am sorry. But at least we saved Momoko right? Momoko are you alright?" asked Manaka to Momoko.
"U-un!" nodded Momoko.
"Phew, glad that you are save. Now let's go home Risa." smiled Manaka to Risa.

Shiraishi tapped Manaka's shoulder prevented her to go and Manaka looked at Shiraishi confusedly.
"We have to talk a bit, Manaka."

The car that brought Shiraishi, Yuuri, Momoko, Manaka and Risa head to Nogizaka Building. After they arrived there, Shiraishi leaded the way to the 3rd floor of the building. While they were heading into a meeting room, they didn't talk anything include Manaka and Risa.

"Yuttan, go to Reika with Momoko." said Shiraishi.
"Okay, let's go Momoko." smiled Yuuri.
"Un!" nodded Momoko agree.

Yuuri and Momoko left Manaka and Risa with Shiraishi. Shiraishi opened a door and let Manaka and Risa get in the room.
"Yuuri didn't join us?" confused Manaka.
"No, she have another things to do." smiled Shiraishi.
"Another things to do?" questioned Risa as she followed Manaka get inside the room.
"Taking care of my baby, hahaha." laughed Shiraishi then she closed the door as the last person who get inside.

As they got inside the room, Shiraishi sat on the chief chair.
"Please have a seat.."

Manaka and Risa sat next to each other, they still didn't know why Shiraishi wanted to talk with them.
"Okay everyone, seems like I didn't introduce myself properly. You must be confused why I bring you here right?" asked Shiraishi.
"Ng.. yeah." answered Manaka.
"Well let's start from introduce ourself. My name is Shiraishi Mai, I work for police and modelling. I am one of the leader from Nogizaka corp. How about you guys?" introduced Shiraishi herself.

"Ah, I ever saw you on a magazine. Okay from me, my name is Shida Manaka and I am a college student." said Manaka.
"I am Watanabe Risa, same just like Manaka." added Risa.
"Oh, so you guys are a college students. I see.. You both seems a good friend."
"Oh! More than that, hahaha. By the way can I ask you something?" said Manaka curious.
"Sure, I'd be glad to answer." said Shiraishi.

"Can you explain about Nogizaka corp? I was wondering what kind of place is this." asked Manaka as she looked around.
"Oh, you curious about this place?"

"Feel like I ever heard Nogizaka.. If I didn't wrong, it was a name of Highschool?" added Risa.
"Pin-pon! Risa is right. This corporation was founded from Nogizaka High School. Alumnies or talented high school from Nogizaka will be recruited to this place to work for police and government." explained Shiraishi.

Risa surprised as Shiraishi correct her guessing. Then Risa remembered about Tennis Tournament that held when she was a student of Keyakizaka High School.
"Eh!? So.. you are an alumni of Nogizaka High School?"

Shiraishi raised her eyebrows as she look at Risa.
"Yeah, how do you know about it?"

"Are you also a member of Tennis Club? You are 1 of 5 queen in Nogizaka Tennis Club right?" curious Risa.
"Eh? How do you know it? Yes, I was in Tennis club." answered Shiraishi.
"You already know her, Risa?" asked Manaka to Risa.
"I was accompanied Akane and Neru to attend Tennis Tournament." answered Risa as her eyes still staring at Shiraishi.

Shiraishi also surprised when she heard the name of Moriya Akane and Nagahama Neru. Then she pointed her finger to Risa.
"Are you a Keyakizaka?!"

In the middle of Manaka's confuseness Risa nodded while saying yes to Shiraishi.
"Yes, I am.. Why you so surprised?" asked Risa back.
"Forgive me for asking lots of questions to you. Keyakizaka also have an organization like Nogizaka did. Your friends is a part of us."
"Heh? Who?" curious Manaka as she raised one of her eyebrow.
"Moriya Akane and Nagahama Neru. There are also Sugai Yuuka, Hirate Yurina and Sasaki Kumi."