January 14th and 15th are the days for the central examination.
Amamiya Shiori got up early, and after eating breakfast, she packed some fried rice in an insulated lunch box for today's lunch.
The central examination with a total score of 900 points is a unified examination across Japan, similar to the college entrance examination, but also slightly different.
Many excellent universities will set their own entrance examinations, and the scores of the central examination are not only a pass to obtain entrance examination qualifications, but also a part of the entrance examination scores. So although it's not very difficult, it's extremely important to lose as few points as possible.
When Amamiya Shiori arrived at the examination room, there were already many students scrambling to review in their seats.
The subjects to be tested on the first day are liberal arts (i.e. history, politics, geography), Chinese, and foreign languages. It started at around ten in the morning and ended at around four in the afternoon. The types of questions are all multiple choice.
In addition to English, you can also choose to take French, German, Korean and Chinese as foreign languages. Of course, Amamiya Shiori, who had an innate advantage, would not give up her advantageous position, so she naturally chose Chinese. In this 200-point exam, if she didn't score more than 190 points, she would feel sorry for herself.
The subjects to be tested on the second day are science and mathematics. These two subjects are the key points to avoid losing points. Generally, students aiming for Tokyo University will strive for full marks.
After two days of exams, Amamiya Shiori felt that her performance was pretty good. After comparing it with the correct answers published in the newspaper, she estimated her score to be around 830.
Submit the results of your own score evaluation to professional tutoring institutions, apply for early and late universities (that is, fill in your application), and let them evaluate the probability of passing.
The next thing to do is to prepare for the entrance exam and wait for the assessment results and the admission tickets from various universities.
On the day of the exam, when Amamiya Shiori left the dormitory, it was still dark and not many members were awake; when he returned to the dormitory, everyone happened to have dinner together. During this period, a member asked how she was doing in the exam, and her answer was always an understatement of not bad.
Adhering to the principle of keeping a low profile, Amamiya Shiori only called Takeda Reiko to report her results. Of course, this was also because she only had one elder she could talk to.
In short, after the weekend, I still work and review as usual, as if nothing happened.
Because for the Nogizaka members, there is another important thing waiting for them.
The new week's newspaper published a large page of Nogizaka's letter of challenge to AKB. The members of the selection team who were practicing dancing in singing clothes like curtains gathered around and asked Sakurai Reika to read to them.
"Dear AKB48
Now we are getting ready to go on the stage where we can see your back
We don't have any confidence
I can only imagine bad images in my mind
It's hard to sleep at night
to be honest
we are scared
But we will never back down
...』
Although it was a letter of challenge, its wording was not that intense, and it showed more fear and longing.
"It doesn't feel like a letter of challenge. There is no smell of gunpowder." Amamiya Sōri felt that the less offensive text itself made Sakurai Reika read it more softly.
"But I think it's pretty good." Sakurai Reika shook her head. It has to be full of gunpowder, okay? Don't say things so fiercely. It would be nice if everyone just goes through the motions calmly.
During the break, the newspaper was circulated among everyone, and finally came to Rina Ikoma.
Looking at the large section of the newspaper introducing herself, Ikoma Rina sat on the ground in a daze with her back against the wall.
As the center, Rina Ikoma was given an important task: after the performance, she had to declare in front of thousands of AKB fans that she would surpass AKB in the future.
Having been ostracized by her classmates when she was a child, she knows the power of such words. Words of arrogance and overestimation will be thrown at you, followed by all kinds of ridicule and fooling.
A few months ago, she was not the center of the newspaper, and her position was only an inconspicuous corner in the second or third row. However, everything happened so suddenly. He was originally scheduled to be dismissed from the center. He didn't know why he was favored, but he was pushed to the forefront.
I had countless arguments brewing in my heart, but when I saw the operation, they all turned into silence and submission.
"We, Nogizaka46, have a goal that we must surpass, and that is..." She whispered over and over again.
"Ikoma-chan, it looks like you worked so hard." On the other side of the dance studio, Nishino Nanase sighed to Amamiya Shiori while doing preparatory activities.
The difficulties faced by Ikoma seem scary, but in fact there is nothing to worry about. AKB's sister group SKE48 also uses the slogan of surpassing the unit every year, but it does not hinder their cooperation and competition. These are just gimmicks.
Mr. Akimoto is well versed in the art of hype, and he uses the Japanese people's favorite drama to win over people. Although the technique is old-fashioned, it is very effective.
"There is no way. This is something that a center will inevitably experience. Just like the leading wild goose, it will inevitably encounter the greatest resistance." Amamiya Sugawara explained.
"Yeah, but it still feels so scary." Nishino Nanase shook his head.
In this way, amid practicing and restless waiting, the 19th came, the first day of the 2012 AKB Request Hour.
Everyone took the bus to the Tokyo Dome Affiliated Theater. There were already many fans queuing outside this venue that can accommodate 3,000 people.
"Ah, Mayuyu-san!" Following the footsteps of the staff, on the way to the lounge, the members met Mayu Watanabe, the only person they had met several times.
"Good evening, everyone!" Mayu Watanabe, wearing casual sportswear, greeted everyone cordially.
Everyone in Nogizaka, who was nervous and a little reserved, calmed down a little when they saw Mayu Watanabe.
I always breathe a sigh of relief after walking into the temporary lounge.
"Ah~ I'm so nervous." Ikoma Rina lay down on the table as soon as she came in.
The other 48G members I met along the way, whether they were serious or laughing, showed a disregard for the Nogizaka people who suddenly appeared here.
Of course, this is not because they are friendly, it is just because Nogizaka is still an unknown and transparent person, and the members are not well known yet.
However, this little transparent one is about to perform for the first time as the opening of this concert that will last for several days.
