Chapter 32: Nogizaka's Debut Single Selection Announcement (Part I)
"Nogizaka 46, the debut single selection members are announced!" "Yuki Himura shouted out the theme of where is Nogizaka today.
Since August 22, 2011, the 33 members of Nogizaka 46 have been selected from about 38,000 people, and the group is based on the concept of selecting idols who have grown up with each other through the replacement of members. The first selection determined the initial 15 members, with the top members centered on the Seven Lucky Gods of Nogizaka, and after about four months of training and official activities, they are now back to where they started. Finally, not long ago, the members got the long-awaited decision to release a new single.
After the recording of Nogizaka in the last show, the members were told that they would be recording a single for the first 16 members of the selection who would be announcing their debut single, and each member was shocked by the sudden news. Surprise, or panic, the members all changed their uniforms and sat in the next room, none of them saying a word, and tension was in the air. Nervous, the members waited in the lounge for the results to be announced.
"Let's take a look at the situation now. Shiraku said, "How are the members of Nogizaka feeling right now?"
The camera cuts to the lounge, where the members are either thinking with their heads down, or staring straight ahead, their faces very solemn.
"It's a really heavy atmosphere. Shiraku looked at the performance of the members in the lounge in the video and sighed.
"It's a bit ......," Himura also sighed, "But because it's a member of the selection for the debut single, it's very important, whether or not you were selected?"
Shiraku nodded in agreement, and then said, "yes, let's get in touch with the break room a little bit." ”
"Everyone!" Shiraku's voice appeared in the break room through the remote microphone, and all the members were startled by the sudden greeting, and they all looked up at the TV on the wall.
"Scared, can you hear me?" asked Shiraku.
"I can hear you. The members replied in unison.
"Well, today, the 16 members who sang their debut single will be announced from now on. The announcement will be made on a mobile phone, so from now on, only the selected members will receive a call from the Nogizaka 46 Management Office. Shile said slowly.
"If you don't think about it on the phone, you don't think about it. Himura added.
The way to publish is actually by phone.,The 16 members who were selected.,Will receive a notice from Nogizaka Operation "Selection Shortlisted".,If you don't receive it.,It means that you're not selected.,First of all,It will be announced from the Seven Lucky Gods.。 The Seven Lucky Gods, who can almost be called Nogizaka's face, have no chance of being replaced, and the answer will be revealed soon.
"Is that Shiraishi? Shiraku saw Mai Shiraishi with her hands clenched into fists and her eyes closed through the video, and said seriously.
"Ding Lingling......" Suddenly, the mobile phone placed on the table in front of Mai Shiraishi made a sound.
"Ah, it's the phone ringing!" "The banana man hurried and focused his attention on Mai Shiraishi in the video.
"Yes, yes...... Thank you. Mai Shiraishi covered her mouth and whispered back to the contents of the phone, tears already flowing from her eyes.
"Shiraishi became the first of the Seven Lucky Gods. Shiraku said.
When the members saw Mai Shiraishi selected, they all whispered, "Congratulations." Only Nanami Hashimoto didn't have much pressure on her face and applauded her with a smile, and then the others applauded her as well.
Mai Shiraishi ran to the studio while crying.
"Ah, here it is, Shiraishi. The banana man was in the studio waiting for Mai Shiraishi to arrive.
"Congratulations, it's the first phone to ring, congratulations. Shiraku said.
Mai Shiraishi couldn't cry silently, so she had to bow to the banana man to express her gratitude.
"What kind of mood are you feeling now?" asked Shiraku slowly.
Mai Shiraishi tried her best to control her emotions, trying not to let herself cry, so she had to sob, and said: "Whether or not I can be chosen, I also thought about it at the beginning, and I was really happy to be selected as the Seven Lucky Gods again." ”
"Well, let's do it in the future," Shiraku encouraged.
Among the members of the selection and the selection of the Seven Lucky Gods, which one will be the second person to be chosen?
"Oh, the phone is ringing. In the video, Banana Man hears the cell phone ringing in front of one of the members, but he doesn't know which member it is.
Matsumura Sayuri first thought it was incredible, then covered his mouth, tears flowed down, and picked up his mobile phone to answer.
"Matsumura? It's Matsumura!" The banana man looked at the video in surprise, Mai Shiraishi next to him also nervously folded her hands and prayed, and nodded after seeing that it was Matsumura Sayuri.
"It's appeared, replaced, and was chosen as the Seven Lucky Gods!If it becomes the Seven Lucky Gods, then among the original Seven Lucky Gods, there will definitely be someone who will lose the election!" said Shiraku in surprise.
"Wow, that's amazing! The Seven Lucky Gods have been replaced!" Himura also said in surprise.
"Hey, Matsumura, congratulations," the banana man congratulated Matsumura Sayuri who came to the studio, and Mai Shiraishi next to her also applauded her diligently.
"How are you feeling now?" asked Sayuri Matsumura, who was already crying, as he looked at him.
"That...... Right now...... Really...... Some ......" Matsumura Sayuri was a little incoherent.
"Well, in my current state, I have entered the Seven Lucky Gods. I'll do my best. The banana man immediately replied.
"Mmmm, I'll try, I'll try. Matsumura nodded uncontrollably and said.
"From now on, then, let's witness together. Shile concluded.
Matsumura stood next to Mai Shiraishi, the two crying girls held their hands tightly, and then hugged each other and cried, and the banana man next to him saw their friendship and couldn't help but let out a sigh of "It's so good".
The second of the Shin-Nogizaka Seven Lucky Gods is Sayuri Matsumura, which means that one of the remaining six people in the original Seven Lucky Gods was definitely defeated from the New Seven Lucky Gods of Nogizaka.
The tense atmosphere is getting heavier and heavier, and the depressed mood of the members is getting heavier and heavier, except for Nanami Hashimoto, as if this selection is not too much pressure on her, or that she doesn't feel that she will be selected, or she doesn't care about this, she sits there very relaxed, and plucks her ears with her hands.
The mobile phone on the table of "Weng ......" rang, vibrating and ringing, which frightened Nanami Hashimoto, who was very relaxed just now, and scared her into a tremble, and the people next to her laughed unconsciously when they saw this vibration pattern.
"Ahhh......h It's the Seven Lucky Gods!" the banana man was surprised again.
“…… Thank you. Nana Hashimoto tried her best to cry, but the tears just couldn't cry, so she had to thank the phone with a crying voice.
"That's amazing, there are already two of them!" Himura said in surprise. Mai Shiraishi and Sayuri Matsumura next to them smiled and saw Nanami Hashimoto, who was chosen, nodded and applauded in welcome.
"How did you feel while you waited? Shiraku asked.
"I ...... I failed once before, and at the beginning of the selection, I knew the feeling of losing at that time, that is, I was not good enough, and then because of my continuous efforts, I thought about the next time I was defeated. It's going to be a big hit. So I was chosen this time, and it's like I've worked hard. Nana Hashimoto replied without wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"I didn't make the cut, so I hope my efforts will be recognized, which is great!"
In this way, a new member has joined the new Seven Lucky Gods, and it will continue to be announced in the future.
The phone rang, and Rina Ikoma answered the phone nervously. After getting the confirmation, he trotted all the way into the studio.
"Congratulations!" said Sheraku.
"How's that, the mood now. Shiraku asked.
"I've been wondering what my strengths are...... But I still don't know what I'm good at. Ikoma said, tears sliding down his face: "But sure enough, from now on, you must be conscious and run all the way, and you will not give up." ”
Although she was crying, Rina Ikoma was still strong and showed her determination.
Everyone in the studio applauded her, Kenji Kitagawa, Yoshio Konno, Yui Nango, Toshiryo Muramatsu, and Yasuya Akimoto also came to the studio recording site outside the venue, and they all applauded and encouraged her when they heard Ikoma's speech.
"Sure enough, Ikoma is really strong. Nango Yui said.
"Let's see how it performs in the future, this is where it goes," Kitagawa Kenji said disapprovingly.
The next member of the Seven Lucky Gods to be notified is Takayama Kazumi.
"How are you feeling now?" asked Shiraku.
"Regardless of whether you are selected or not, from now on, you must be more conscious, push yourself harder, and continue to work hard to improve. Gao Shan said nervously.
Shinnogizaka Seven Fortune Gods, the next member to be chosen, is 14-year-old Erika Ikuta.
"What do you think you're recognized?" asked Shiraku.
"I don't think I have a unique personality, but I'm going to do my best to do what is right in front of me, and I thought, isn't that a good thing? Erika Ikuta replied nervously.
"I see, let's do it. The banana man encouraged.
"Well, now, because there are already six people lined up here, there is only one person left among the Seven Lucky Gods......" Shile said.
There was only one place left, and the last seventh person to be chosen, all the members prayed silently in their hearts.
The cute bell rang, the sound was very small, and the members didn't know where it came from, and Asuka Saito looked at Minami Hoshino, who was sitting next to him, and slowly picked up his mobile phone......
"Oh!" Himura stood up straight in surprise, and Shiraku next to him couldn't close his mouth in surprise, "Hoshino?"
"Thank you. After the weak, sweet voice was replied, 13-year-old Minami Hoshino was confirmed to be the last person in Nogizaka's new Seven Lucky Gods.
"Wow!" In the studio, there was a loud voice of surprise from the banana man. And the Takayama Ichimi next to him, Rina Ikoma, after seeing Minami Hoshino selected as the God of Seven Blessings, couldn't help but leave tears again, and the members in the lounge also applauded and cheered Minami Hoshino enthusiastically.
"Congratulations, congratulations. The banana people warmly welcomed Minami Hoshino to the studio.
"How are you feeling now?" Himura asked softly.
"I don't think I'm going to be chosen. Hoshino Minami wiped the tears from her face and said, "I'm not even sure if I will enter the selection, but I'm really happy to be selected as the Seven Lucky Gods." ”
"Well, that's great!" Shiraku said softly encouraging.
Therefore, the number of Nogizaka New Seven Lucky Gods has been determined, and there are still nine places left in the remaining selection group. The selection continues.