The weather in October is no longer hot, and as the autumn leaves turn red, the streets of Tokyo begin to feel like autumn.

As usual, the members of Nogizaka 46 came to Aichi TV to participate in the recording of the title group "Where is Nogizaka".

"Today is all the same, it seems that the selection of the fourth single should be announced today." Ito Nene said to Maya Wada. As members of the UG group, non-selected members like Ito Nene and Maya Wada usually do not have the opportunity to appear on the program "Where is Nogizaka". Unless it's a selection announcement like today's or a project that requires UG members to star, they will be able to get a rare opportunity to appear in the show. For this reason, the members of the UG group cherish the opportunity to appear in the show like this, and this is one of the few opportunities they can appear on TV.

"yes, I wonder if there is a chance to be a member of the selection team this time? If only I could be in the selection team! Although Maya Wada said this, she didn't have much hope in her heart that she would be able to become a member of the selection team. So far, Maya Wada has not had any outstanding results in the handshake meeting that has been emphasized time and time again, so she herself has little confidence in whether she can become a member of the selection team.

At this time, Higuchi Hina heard the conversation between Ito Nene and Maya Wada, and also interjected: "This is the fourth single we have released this year, is this song too fast?" It seems that the promotion of the third single was still being done last month, and the selection of the fourth single will be announced this month. ”

"You can't say that, Hina." Ito Ninene looked at Higuchi and said to her with a smile, "It's because of the new single that we, the non-selection members, have a chance to become the selection team." Otherwise, we don't know how long it will take to become a member of the selection team! Ito's words caused Higuchi and Maya Wada to laugh. Indeed, if no new single is released, non-members of the selection team will not have a chance to become a member of the selection either.

"By the way, Akimoto Shinxia, who returned before, is also here today." Higuchi Hina looked at Akimoto Manatsu, who was standing in the corner of the side, and said to Ito Ninin.

Ito Nene followed Higuchi Hina's gaze, looked at Akimoto Manatsu, who was a little estranged from the other members, frowned and asked Maya Wada, "Akimoto, she only returned in April, right?" I heard that she has been going to university before? ”

"Yes, I heard that I was successfully admitted to the university, so I came back to continue participating in the event." Maya Wada nodded and answered Ito Ninen's question: "When the group was first established before, there was Akimoto Shinxia among the first 'tentative selection members'. However, it seems that the high school she attends prohibits students from participating in activities related to the entertainment industry, so it announced the suspension of activities last year. It seems to have been published together with the dismissal of Ayaka Yoshimoto and Honoka Yamamoto, and it was hotly discussed for a while at the time. ”

Although Akimoto Masha suspended Nogizaka 46's group activities, she usually participates in Nogizaka 46's related training, so although the members are not familiar with her, they are not unfamiliar with her. After Akimoto Masatsu announced his return in April, he also officially began to participate in Nogizaka 46's training courses and group activities, and although there was still an estrangement from the members, he gradually began to get acquainted with them.

Looking at the members who had already changed their clothes and were ready to record the show, Akimoto Masha rubbed his eyes to relieve the discomfort in his eyes. Akimoto Masatsu, who originally planned to go to the hospital today to check her eyes with conjunctivitis, looked at the members with some curiosity, and she had just resumed her activities, and she didn't have any special feelings about today's program recording and selection announcement, she just received a call from the operation and came to intern.

Dressed in private clothes, Akimoto Masha came to the studio with the members, and after greeting the staff with the members, he stepped aside to watch the members nervously prepare for the recording of the show. Since today was the announcement of the lineup for the fourth single, the members did not laugh as usual, but gathered together to discuss it with nervous faces.

Although Akimoto Masha also wanted to join the members and participate in their discussions, Akimoto Masatsu, who had been the student council president since high school, knew in her heart that she was still relatively new to the members after her return, and now was not a good time to integrate into the group. Maybe after this selection is announced, I can find the right time to integrate into the team, Akimoto Manatsu feels strange with the members, and can only comfort himself like this.

With the entry of the "Banana Man" as the host of the show, the recording of the show soon began.

Looking at the "banana man" laughing in front of the camera and the smiling members on the side, Akimoto Manatsu couldn't help but feel a little envious of them who could shine their light in front of the camera. Is this an entertainer and an idol? Akimoto Masatsu's eyes were a little distracted, and after thinking that he was also one of them, and one of the members of Nogizaka 46, he couldn't help but ask himself with some doubts, can he catch up with them? After nearly a year of absence, how big is the gap between myself and them? What would I do if I had my own name for this selection? These questions lingered in Akimoto Manatsu's mind, making her think about it non-stop.

At this time, Nanami Hashimoto, who was sitting in front of the camera, did not pay attention to Akimoto Manatsu, who was standing with the staff, and her attention was already focused on the paper with the selection list written in the hand of the female anchor Sayuri Shiraishi, who was standing next to Shirakuto. After the first three nervous selection announcements, this selection announcement has finally become more normal, which makes Nana Hashimoto breathe a sigh of relief. The previous three selections were like waiting for the verdict to be announced, and the members all endured great suffering, and although they have always held the position of the god of fortune, Nana Hashimoto is also nervous every time he publishes it.

"This time, it will change from the original Seven Lucky Gods to the Eight Lucky Gods." After introducing the position of the single, Shiraku announced a rather cheerful and good news to the members.

Hearing the news, Nana Hashimoto couldn't help but applaud and smile happily, while the other members laughed unconsciously, although they didn't applaud like her. One more god of good fortune, one more chance, in Nogizaka 46, but only the god of good fortune can stand at the forefront. There is an extra place of blessing gods, and this good news makes all the members look forward to the announcement of this selection.

After announcing the change of Takayama Ichimi from the second row to the third row, Sayuri Shiraishi immediately pronounced the name of Nanase Nishino.

Looking at Nanase Nishino, whose eyes had lost their luster and forced a smile to finish the selection speech, Nanami Hashimoto glanced at Mai Shiraishi, who was sitting next to her, and was a little worried about her state, and at the same time worried about whether she would be able to keep the position of the god of fortune. But now that the show is still being recorded, the two are not easy to talk, so they can only make eye contact a little and then look at Sayuri Shiraishi more intently.

As the selection members were announced one by one, looking at the members who were crying into tears, and looking at their tears that were either moved or unwilling, Nanami Hashimoto and Mai Shiraishi sighed in their hearts at the same time, they were even more worried about themselves.

When Ai Nojo, who was still in a trance, covered her face and cried after hearing Sayuri Shiraishi pronounce her name again, Nanami Hashimoto and Mai Shiraishi couldn't help but sit up straight, because the names of the selection members had been read, and the next thing to be read was the Eight Lucky Gods, and if the name was not read here, it would mean that it would have fallen directly to the non-selection group. Nanami Hashimoto and Mai Shiraishi were nervous at the same time, and they couldn't help but have some small expectations in their hearts, is there a chance for them to become a center this time? Both of them were looking forward to it.

At this time, behind Nanami Hashimoto, the middle and upper single fell out of the god of fortune, and Tanhana, who was just a member of the selection, was no longer hopeful that she could enter the selection lineup for the fourth single at this time, and cried sadly. Nana Hashimoto didn't hear the sobs behind her, didn't look back, and just sighed slightly in her heart, the single selection is really a very cruel screening method, and any efforts and slackness of the members will be intuitively reflected in the selection lineup, so that people dare not have the slightest slackness.

Nana Hashimoto looked at Mai Shiraishi, who was holding back tears and had no expression on her face, and reached out to grab Mai Shiraishi's hand in her palm and held it tightly. Mai Shiraishi felt Nanami Hashimoto's movements, turned her head to look at her, looked at Nanami Hashimoto's concerned eyes, and a burst of warmth flowed in her heart, so she also pinched Nanami Hashimoto's hand and responded to her concern. The two looked at each other and smiled, and just like that, they faced the next selection announcement hand in hand.

Finally, Sayuri Shiraishi read the name of Nanami Hashimoto: "Number five, Nanami Hashimoto!" Nanami Hashimoto stood up, let go of the hand holding Mai Shiraishi, gave her a reassuring look, and walked to the two "banana people".

"It's almost time to catch up at the beginning of my debut. At this moment, we all have to help each other and become stronger. Under the encouraging eyes of the two "banana people", Nanami Hashimoto faced the camera aimed at him, and said his feelings seriously: "Since I can get this position, I want to use it for actions that are commensurate with this position, so that I can live up to this position." ”

"It's been a year since my debut, and it's not the same as when I first debuted, and it's important to have this kind of pioneer consciousness at this time. Come on! Sheraku listened to Nanami Hashimoto's speech and encouraged her.

Looking at the two hosts who had been taking good care of themselves, Nana Hashimoto bowed to them before walking towards the selection camp. After standing in her place, Nanami Hashimoto looked at Mai Shiraishi, who was still sitting among the members to be selected, and gave her an encouraging look.

Finally, immediately after, Sayuri Shiraishi read Mai's name: "Number six, Mai Shiraishi!" ”

Mai Shiraishi, who breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and trotted a few steps towards the two "banana people" before coming to their side.

Nana Hashimoto looked at Mai Shiraishi who was a little nervous and said her testimonial, and couldn't help but purse her lips and chuckle, although Mai Shiraishi looks like a rather cold temperament beauty on the surface, but in fact she is unexpectedly a little timid, at this time, she is actually very nervous, right? Nana Hashimoto, who was already very familiar with Mai Shiraishi, looked at Mai Shiraishi's small movements unconsciously, and chuckled unconsciously.

When Mai Shiraishi stood beside her, Nana Hashimoto reached out very naturally, and held Mai's hand again, and the two looked at each other and smiled. Looking at Mai Shiraishi and Nanami Hashimoto holding hands together, Sayuri Matsumura, who was still waiting for the selection announcement, couldn't help but have a trace of envy in his eyes, and at the same time felt a sense of loneliness in his heart, and sure enough, they were the only ones who could be worthy of the two of them. Just as Matsumura Sayuri was thinking this, Sayuri Shiraishi read her name.

After standing in front of the camera and saying his testimonial somewhat negatively, Sayuri Matsumura stood in his own position next to Nanami Hashimoto and Mai Shiraishi. Looking at the encouraging eyes of Mai Shiraishi and Nana Hashimoto beside him, Sayuri Matsumura smiled at them, and then looked at Sayuri Shiraishi with them, looking forward to the announcement of the last god of good fortune.

But what Sayuri Shiraishi remembered was a name that no one expected: "Akimoto Masturati." When Akimoto Masatsu, who was in the audience, heard his name, he was immediately stunned and didn't know how to react.

The members who were still sitting in the waiting table all looked around blankly, not realizing who the name was. And Yuki Himura on the stage has already reacted, shouting the name of Akimoto Manatsu, hoping to dissolve the atmosphere that has almost frozen. After looking around with the cooperation of the side, Shiraku also pretended to ask casually, "Is Akimoto Shin Xia San present?" ”

At this time, Sayuri Shiraishi, who was signaled by the staff, said: "Now Akimoto Matsu is on the opposite side to intern the program group. ”

At this time, the cameras of the on-site cameras were all aimed at Akimoto Manatsu, who was already crying on the side.

When Shiraku teased Akimoto Masatsu's surname and asked her if she was the daughter of producer Yasushi Akimoto, Nanase Nishino looked at Akimoto Manatsu with a cold look in his eyes. When Akimoto Masatsu finished his speech and finally stood in front of him, a wave of jealousy inevitably rose in Nishino Nanase's heart.

It was you who robbed me of my god of good fortune, and Nishino Nanase felt as if she was being eaten by a poisonous snake again.