Chapter 14: The First Meeting
On September 12, 2011, Nogizaka 46's official website made a major announcement, and Nogizaka 46's initial title "Where is Nogizaka?" was decided. The participating members are members of Nogizaka 46, and the mysterious MC will be revealed at that time.
In the practice room, while the members were resting, Yui Nango also told all the members the news.
"We're going to be on TV!" said Rina Ikoma excitedly. Others are also very excited, for them, joining the group is now a daily practice, there is still a lot of expectation in their hearts, and now that they finally have their own show, everyone is happy and excited, and they can finally feel like idols.
Everyone else was excited, and Ikuta Erika sat on the ground, although her eyes were also bright, and she obviously didn't show too much excitement, and Ikoma Rina saw all of this in her eyes. Just this period of time together,Rina Ikoma also got to know Ikuta Erika.,That's a little sun-like existence.,Happy,Optimistic,Confident,For the sake of friends.,I'll shine.,Warmth illuminates the people next to you.,But recently, the brightness of the little sun seems to have become lower.,Rina Ikoma felt it.。
"What's wrong Ikuta-chan?" asked Rina Ikoma with concern.
"It's okay, I've been too tired to practice the piano lately, and Ikuta will be fine after a while!" Ikuta Erika saw that Rina Ikoma cared about her, and told her that she didn't have to worry. Recently, in addition to going to school during the day, I came here to train, and I have to practice the piano for 3 hours every night after I go back to ensure that my technique will not be raw, which is indeed an overload for her now, but Ikuta Erika's character, from the bones, reveals a spirit of not admitting defeat, since she has chosen to be an idol, she will not be left behind by others, to do her best, the piano is too, you can't put it down, and you can do your best, she is such a strong and serious girl.
"Oh well. Rina Ikoma looked at her worriedly, and since she said she was fine, she didn't say anything.
Everyone else is still discussing enthusiastically, imagining what kind of show it will be and what they can do on it.
"Mai is like Mai, we can be on TV!" " Sayuri Matsumura was excited when she heard the news, and said with her signature smirk to Mai Shiraishi.
"Got it, Sha Youli, don't get so excited. Mai Shiraishi looked at her as if she had been defeated.
"Na-chan, we can be on TV!" said Takayama Ichimi on the side excitedly and said to Nanase Nishino, who was sitting next to him.
"Uh-huh. Nanase Nishino blushed, not knowing what she was thinking, but she could feel that she was happy.
"Uh-huh, Na-chan, we're going to do our best!" said Takayama Ichimi, clenching his fists, looking very serious.
"Uh-huh!" Nanase Nishino nodded happily.
"Alright, alright. "Sanada reminded everyone earlier that it was time to rest, and it was time to start practicing again. But after hearing this good news, it is obvious that everyone's expressions are much better.
At lunchtime, Nanxiang Wei found everyone again and told everyone that they should first think of their own special self-introduction, so that they can introduce themselves on the show, to put it bluntly, it is a little special and easy to sell themselves, and they want others to remember themselves. The members all remembered this incident carefully, and were ready to think about it when they returned in the evening.
When I returned to the hotel in the evening, Nana Hashimoto didn't take a shower as usual, and when I came out after washing, I saw Mai Fukagawa sitting next to her with a sad face, so she asked, "What's wrong, Mai Mai, are you in a bad mood?"
"No, no, Nanamin. Mai Fukagawa hurriedly said, she was afraid that Nana Hashimoto would not misunderstand whether she was unhappy: "It's self-introduction, I'm worried about myself." ”
"Mai Mai's words, just follow the usual kind. Mai Mai, you give people the impression that you are very kind and warm, and those strange things are not suitable for you. Nana Hashimoto thought for a moment and said.
"Uh-huh, yes. The sorrow in Mai Fukagawa's eyes disappeared, and after listening to Nanami Hashimoto's words, she understood what she should do, she was originally that kind of person, she didn't have to think about anything else, and it wasn't like herself anymore, it was most comfortable to be yourself.
"Thank you, Nanamin. Mai Fukagawa thanked with a smile.
"No, no, no. Nana Hashimoto quickly shook her head.
"Nanamin, have you figured out what you've introduced?" asked Mai Fukagawa.
"Nope. Nanami Hashimoto shook her head: "I haven't thought about it yet, there's still enough time, think about it slowly, I won't think about it too much, it should be normal." ”
"Well, I see. Mai Fukagawa nodded thoughtfully, then said with a smile, "Let's go eat, Nanamin." ”
"Well, let's go. "Nana Hashimoto didn't change her clothes, so she went to dinner with Mai Fukagawa.
A few days later, Nango Yui had another news to inform the first-term students, Yoshimoto Caihua and Yamamoto Honoka's dismissal decision, and the member Akimoto Masatsu's decision to temporarily leave the team because of his studies, the members all look at me, I look at you, although I am very confused, but I don't ask much. Although these three people passed the selection of first-term students at the beginning, but they haven't seen three people for a long time recently, everyone thought that there was something to ask for a long vacation, but I didn't expect that two people had been dismissed, many girls were very curious about it, but no one asked what was going on, no matter in which circle, this kind of question that should not be asked, can not be asked, and the girls also understand this truth.
"In addition, two days later, we will hold our first external event and first meeting at Nogizaka 46, and I hope you can prepare well. Nango Yui said again.
"Nango-san, what are we going to do at the meeting......" Rina Ikoma asked with a raised hand.
"It's everyone on stage together, introducing themselves, and shaking hands. Nango Yui replied.
"Well, can we shake hands too?" exclaimed Rina Ikoma, and the other girls also looked surprised, and many of them covered their mouths.
"Of course, there is not much difference between us and AKB48 in terms of form, and AKB48 also has a handshake meeting. Nango Yui said.
"Mmmm, yes, I've been to the AKB handshake party!" said Hana Nakata excitedly, and many people nodded in agreement, it seems that there are quite a few members who have been to the AKB handshake party.
"So please work hard, you will also become idols at the handshake party in the future, and the rice people are here because they want to see you and support you. Nango Yui finally said.
Everyone nodded, their eyes full of hard work.
In fact, this meeting is more to train the members and accumulate experience for them, and most of the people who come are also internal staff, with only a small amount of meals, after all, they are still too immature, for them who have just become idols.
Immediately afterwards, there was another notice updated on the official website of Nogizaka 46, one is the dismissal decision of member Yamamoto Honoka, Yoshimoto Ayaka, Akimoto Masata, and the next spring to concentrate on his studies.
On the day of the meeting, each member changed into their uniforms and lined up on the stage to introduce the audience below, as well as the staff members. Because it's the first time, out of consideration for safety, and now they are far from famous.
Everyone was under the number plate in front, waiting for the food to come over and shake hands with them one by one. Many people are excited and nervous that they can finally shake hands, and many girls are now feeling that they are already idols.
"Hello, Ikoma-chan. A man shook Rina Ikoma's hand and greeted him warmly.
"Hello, thank you for your support," Ikoma bowed deeply to him, not just him, but everyone who came here to shake hands with Rina Ikoma, she would respond with a bow close to 90 degrees.
"Ikoma-chan has to come on, I will always support you!"
"Well, I'll definitely work hard!" said Rina Ikoma seriously.
After saying that, the man was pushed away by the staff mulberry next to him, about 12 seconds and 13 seconds, which is also because they are a newly established newcomer group, and there are still few people shaking hands now, like AKB, it is said that it is 10 seconds of time for each person, in fact, the time to come in and push people is counted in it, that is, the handshake time for real speaking is only about 6 seconds, if it is the handshake of those big TOPs with a lot of people, it is basically to come in and touch the hand and be pushed out, so more meals will choose to bring more handshake coupons to prolong the meeting time with idols。
"Shiraishi-san, you're really cute, I'll push you in the future!" A girl was in Mai Shiraishi's handshake team, and when it was Mai's turn, Mai Shiraishi's appearance standing in front of her instantly captured her.
"Mm-hmm, thank you. Mai Shiraishi held her hand and said to him with a smile.
"Hashimoto-san, you're really beautiful. A middle-aged man held Nanami Hashimoto's hand and said.
"Mmmm, thank you for your support. Nanami Hashimoto put on a smiling expression on her face.
"That's a must, and Hashimoto-san will support it to the end. After the man finished speaking, he was pushed out by the staff, and he was a little reluctant to let go of his hand.
At the same time, a thought flashed through Nanami Hashimoto's heart, that is, after the event is over, you must wash your hands carefully!!
Most of the girls are still very young, but after the obvious number of times, they become more and more proficient. It's those very young ones, such as Asuka Saito, who still don't have a big improvement in shaking hands, but they shake hands honestly after someone comes, and then listen to the meal and talk there, and laugh there. There is very little correspondence about anything.
"Sure enough, I'm still young. Nanxiang Yui, who observed this, said secretly in his heart.
After the handshake session was over, the members were already tired, and at this time, Nango Yui and Sanada Kanexiang came out and made suggestions for the girls' performance just now.
"First of all, the expression, the expression must be in place, we Nogizaka 46 whether it is on the stage or shaking hands, or other programs, in short, we must maintain our expressions, remember to subconsciously smile yourself, some of you just now are okay at the beginning, and then you can't keep it, this is not good. Sanada said.
"And Ikoma, it's right that you bow and thank you for every meal, but your stamina is not enough. Sanada looked at Rina Ikoma, who was tired and was about to collapse at this time, and said. "Your thanksgiving mood is right, it's very good, but everyone bows, it's really a bit too much, this is 100 people, if you take 1,000, 10,000 later, isn't it going to be exhausting, and the scale is well grasped by yourself. ”
"Yes, I see, thank you Sanada-san. Rina Ikoma nodded, she was indeed exhausted this morning.
Sanada Kaseo raised the girls' shortcomings again, and gave them suggestions for improvement, and the girls listened carefully.
"In short, today is the first time, everyone's performance is remarkable, listening to Sanada-san's words, everyone also understands their own shortcomings, I hope that after going back today, everyone can sum up their experience, and wait for the next official time, it will be good to be able to perform better than this time." In the end, Yui Nango concluded.
All the girls bowed in the direction of the two of them, and bowed in the direction of the staff, indeed, there is still a lot of growth for them.
"By the way, don't forget that I mentioned the self-introduction words used on the show before, hurry up if you're not ready, you may be using it soon. Nango Yui finally added.
After saying that, Yui Nango took the girls back to the SME building to prepare for a lunch break and dance lessons in the afternoon.