The Christmas atmosphere was growing stronger by the day.
Looking at the Christmas decorations outside the window, Yukina could not help but lose herself in thought. She still remembered how everyone at SchoolDays had held a mini live show together last Christmas, but this year...
"Are you listening to me, Miss Yukina?"
"Ah, yes!"
Hearing that voice, Yukina's entire body immediately stiffened. She turned to look at the woman in business attire sitting across from her. She was the producer assigned to Yukina by Ogata Office and was responsible for arranging her work. To be honest, Yukina was a little afraid of her. This bespectacled woman felt very stern, rather like a schoolteacher, and she was strict with Yukina too...
"On Christmas Eve, you'll first need to go to the radio station for an interview program, then participate in the Love Spin Grand Contest, and there's also the Christmas Eve Song Festival that night, correct...?"
"That's right."
Hearing Yukina answer correctly, the woman nodded in satisfaction. Yukina, meanwhile, let out a long sigh of relief, like a student who had been called on by the teacher after spacing out in class and somehow managed to answer correctly.
"Also, Mr. Kono has invited you to the banquet afterward..."
"Um... Miss Yamamoto..."
At this point, Yukina could no longer hold herself back.
"Can I not go? I already promised my family that we would spend Christmas Eve together."
"Miss Yukina."
Upon hearing Yukina's words, Producer Yamamoto pushed up her glasses.
"You are an idol now. I understand that you wish to be reunited with your family, but work must come first. Ogata Office has invested so much in you, and we hope that you can deliver good results. Mr. Kono's father is the president of an entertainment company, and he himself is