"Today's plan is yes! Nogizaka three singles selection members announced! As Himura read out the program plan aloud, the hearts of Hoshimi and the rest of the back row were immediately grasped by unknown hands and lifted in the air.

"The selection position this time is different from the previous one, it is a 466 formation, and although the No. 4 position is not a lucky god, it is in the first row, which is a little different from the previous position." Shiraku explained to the members with a picture card, "This time, we will first announce the names of the members of the selection, and then reveal the positions of the members. Let's get started. ”

The announcement began, and first of all the first selection member was, Nanase Nishino. After being a member of the selection twice in a row, this time the position is number nine. ”

"Wow, it's the god of good fortune, so Nishino has entered the Seven God of Fortune." Shiraku said as he looked at Nishino, who was covering his face and dripping tears.

Hoshimi clapped her hands vigorously among the members, and the gradual pain in her palms showed her eagerness to bring wishes to Nishino at the moment, and she listened to Nishino and said: "When the first single and the second single, they are all standing in the back row of nine people, if the third single is still like this, maybe I haven't worked hard enough." ”

I don't know why, Hoshimi's heart sank suddenly, she thought, if she can't enter the selection for three singles, does it mean that she hasn't worked hard enough? Or was her previous self-righteous efforts useless?

Hoshimi silently closed his eyes and thought about it, the tip of his tongue was gently bitten by his teeth, resisting the unknown bitter taste that slowly soaked into his throat.

In the past few months, Hoshimi has been observing all the time, observing the members who have successfully entered the selection camp, observing the members who are struggling underneath, observing the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of the teachers in the studio with their performance, observing the way her mother still stays up late and works overtime as a so-called successful person, and even the occasional frowning eyebrows of the lighting teacher have not run out of her field of vision.

Slowly, there was only one thought ingrained in her mind, and the thought that accompanied her every time she wanted to shout "I'm not doing it anymore" was her conviction that hard work was not a useless thing in this world, and that effort might be as fragile as she thought, but it would never be reduced to a useless excuse.

"The second member of the selection is Marika Ito."

Hoshimi opened his eyes, a smile bloomed at the corner of his mouth, although it was only the fifteenth position, but this proved one thing for Hoshimi, everyone's performance was seen by people, and the palm that was red did not receive the master's order to stop, and he was still happily cheering for his teammates who had become more and more expressive during this time.

The next position to be announced was Sakurai's father's number four, Hoshimi tilted his head, and suddenly had a momentary evil thought about the captain's position, but it was fleeting.

Sakurai's language organization and observation skills are what she should continue to learn, although she often does some unreliable things, and always competes with herself for the territory around Wakatsuki, but she must admit that Sakurai is like a spring rain, delicate and gentle silently nourishing every little seedling. And this refreshing rain always secretly sprinkled on her, nourishing her growth, it is not an exaggeration to say that the most rainfall received by the Xingjian seedlings.

"Thank you." The smile has never disappeared on Hoshimi's cheeks, compared to the solemn and worried appearance of the other members, she is like a spectator waiting for the verdict today, cheering for her friends, and like an experienced player, who has been polishing her edges and corners many times after estimating her fate in the morning, only trying to leave her own decent appearance on the field.

The incessant clapping finally made Hoshimi a little weak, and she lowered her head and gently blew into her reddened palm.

The empty seats in front of her gradually decreased, and Hoshimi asked herself if there was anything beyond the excellence of the current selection members, and she took advantage of this gap to examine her current self, and the countless photos left in the studio in the past few months passed through her mind in rapid succession, both the characters that were vividly embodied by her and the performances that were denied due to her lack of ability.

Looking at Hashimoto, who was indifferently walking towards him, she thought, 'I'm going to be a good idol too.' ’

Ever since the birth festival, she has changed her mind, and it may not be a bad thing to have a little hope, even if it is Under? The important thing is to become an idol who brings smiles to others, and that is the 'original intention' she has set for her current self.

"There are still two Seven Lucky Gods left, and the next one to be announced is the tenth selection member, and the stars have not yet moved."

"Hey!" Like a distracted student in class suddenly being called by name, Hoshimi shouted loudly, and at the same time gently raised his right hand, and the next second he realized that he was at the recording site of the show, and his cute appearance appeared on the camera over the condensed faces, like her original intention, setting off a sweet spring breeze, and raising the corners of the mouths of the members around her.

Hoshi, who realized that he had entered the selection, could not hide his surprise, and almost walked down the steps with his hands and feet, because he stood up suddenly and was unsteady, and staggered two steps before holding on to the chair and returning to his dignified appearance.

"Hoshimi, who has fallen out of the selection twice in a row, is in the fourteenth position in the third single."

"Congratulations, Fourteen." Shiraku and Himura leaned back at the round table, waiting for Hoshimi to walk up to the two of them.

Shiraku smiled and looked at Hoshimi, who was still a little stunned, and asked gently, "How did you feel about entering the selection for the first time?" How's the mood? ”

"Actually, I've been preparing to be in the C position since I was in my seat." Hoshimi didn't have the tears of excitement expected by the two MCs on his face, but he was like a stinky kid who was seriously praising himself, but unfortunately his red cheeks and red and bloody ears explained the facts.

"But everyone has seen that someone better than me has sat in that position, and there is a real sense of security to see Ikoma become the C position again." Hoshimi said seriously, and the original little sneer on his face disappeared, leaving only sincere congratulations.

"I think the third row, the fourteenth is a very lucky position, compared to the fourteenth, I prefer to call it C back, I am a person with lofty goals, now standing behind C, I want to challenge C front, C left, C right in the future."

Hearing the sound of tears and laughter around him, Hoshimi's heart fell, and he continued, "I also want to congratulate Sakurai's father on becoming the captain, and please continue to lead me on the same journey." She looked at Sakurai's cheeks, which couldn't help but flush because of her sudden confession, smiled, looked at Sakurai with a determined look in her eyes, and nodded heavily.

Hoshimi looked at the members who were still seated, motioned for the photographer to sweep over the others, and added, "I really learned a lot from everyone when I was an Under member, and please don't be sad, I think everyone's every effort will be seen, and every tear and sweat will one day be condensed into a shining diamond." ”

After she finished speaking, she changed the topic, took out three handkerchiefs from her clothes and began to advertise: "I also know that the selection list will be announced today, and after summarizing the experience of the last time, I brought a few handkerchiefs, and members in need are welcome to find me......"

Seeing that Xingjian was quite capable of telling the whole variety show on his own, Shile immediately complained: "Are you chattering? Hoshimi, we're going to announce the next selection member, so please hurry up and get to your place. ”

"Okay, thanks." Hoshimi couldn't help but grab his handkerchief to cover his flushed cheeks, and rushed to his fourteenth position in three steps and two steps.

In the next process, the handkerchief sold as she expected, and was taken away by Takayama, who was worried because of her low self-esteem, Wakatsuki, who was still apologetic, and Ikuta, who was crying and completely losing his momentum.