After the intermission, the highlight of today - the announcement of the four single selections is finally here.
The opening of the third episode is still the usual Banana Man gag time. Of course, the two also revealed what was unusual about this selection.
The first is the formation of four singles, with 3 people in the first row, 5 people in the second row, and 8 people in the third row. The formation remains the same as the third order.
"The members in the first and second rows, numbers 1 to 8, are all gods of good fortune, which means they are now the eight gods of good fortune, instead of the previous seven gods of good fortune."
The members looked at each other with a glimmer of hope in their eyes. The expansion of the Seven Gods of Fortune into the Eight Gods of Fortune is obviously to fill the position of a God of Fortune for captain Sakurai Reika, but other possibilities are not ruled out, which is good news for members who want to go further in selecting members.
"One of the eight gods of good fortune will be inserted in the front row. The treatment will be the same as the seven gods of good fortune before, right?" Himura's words asked the members' thoughts.
"Maybe it's Teacher Akimoto's intention," Shitara said. Unfortunately, Yasushi Akimoto was not present and could not answer in person.
The official announcement was announced by TV Tokyo’s female anchor Sayuri Shiraishi.
"So. The publication will start from the 16th. The 1st is -" the anchor paused, "Takayama Kazumi."
The selection announcement started with a surprise, but it caused turmoil early on from the position announcement on the 16th. Gao Shan's name was called first.
Kazumi Takayama won the first place twice in "16 Protagonists" which just ended, and has the ability to occupy the top three for a long time. She was actually read in the 16th position.
Most of the members in the studio were shocked. So hard working on the performance has nothing to do with the selection?
"I have always been placed in the second row from the left. This time I fell to the third row. I failed to become the Eight Lucky Gods." Although Gao Shan's speech was calm, his uncomfortable mood was still faintly visible. "I will seize the opportunities given to me harder than before and do my best to grow up."
"Actually, Gao Shan has always performed a lot, and so does the team."
"Thanks to Takayama, the series is so interesting." Himura and Shitara's comfort made Takayama feel a little better.
"The next number 15 is - Nishino Nanase."
Nishino, who had been looking forward to it when he first heard about the Eight Lucky Gods, curled up his lips. This is a big gap for her who successfully entered the Seven Lucky Gods in the previous order. Even though there was one more spot, he still failed to be selected. As expected, his strength was not enough.
Nishino, who was thinking this way, did not hide his regret at all when delivering his speech. "Last time I was able to enter the long-awaited Seven Lucky Gods, but I was not able to be as active as I expected. I regret it very much." After saying this, she tilted her head and looked at the floor. Although she tried hard to smile, she was familiar with her. People know that this is a prelude to crying.
Nishino, who came to his station, took Takayama's arm and leaned on each other.
"Na-chan?" Gao Shan glanced at Nishino beside him.
Nishino didn't say a word, just quietly waiting for the next announcement.
"No. 14 - Amamiya Shiori."
Amamiya Suga took a deep breath and walked up to the stage.
The Nogizaka fan base has always had this question: When will Amamiya Shiori return to Fukugami?
From the perspective of strength, Amamiya Shiori's handshake performance is among the best, and her popularity can be called a sign outside the village. However, Naihe management is extremely cautious about Amamiya Shiori in arranging single positions. From the beginning of the second single, Amamiya Shiori has been standing in the third row, and it is difficult to even enter the second row, giving people a feeling that her career has ended here, although no one regards her as an ordinary selection member. .
Amamiya's fans complained that the management was biased and deliberately suppressed Amamiya.
As for Amamiya Sugawara's gangsters, they analyzed it from an operational point of view. Amamiya has already been admitted to Tokyo University, and he will graduate and work one day if he can't guarantee it. If I were an operator, I wouldn't dare to put my chips in such an unstable investment. on the object. What should I do if I run away after running out of resources one day? Even more resources outside the village should be allocated to other talents.
Fans in turn choked and said, our Xiaozhi's resources outside the village are all earned by herself. Why don't you let other members try to earn one by themselves? In terms of strength, Xiaozhi is no worse than anyone else, but there is nothing in the village except a selection, but he is not as good as some royal families.
The verbal battles between fans and Kuroko often accidentally injure other members, and then draw other members' fans into the melee. In the end, the question of when Amamiya Sugawara will return to Fukugami has become the two unsolved mysteries among the Nogizaka fan community, just like when Ikoma will end the series.
After briefly saying "I'm very happy to be selected", Amamiya Sugawara also walked to the numbered station.
Kazumi Takayama and Nanase Nishino were both in a bad mood. Nishino Nanase looked ahead with dull eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.
The subsequent announcement of the third row did not cause much waves.
What is striking is that Nojo Ai also entered the selection.
When her name was called, she came on stage looking confused and in a trance.
"To be honest, I have given up, or given up. Or I have given up hope. It seemed like I was summoned just now." Nojo's funny performance relaxed the depressing atmosphere a lot. Banana Man was also amused.
Normally, the second row of Lucky Gods would be announced next, but this time the second row was pushed to the end.
There is not much suspense about the three people in the first row, Erika Ikuta, Rina Ikoma and Minami Hoshino. It's just that the four consecutive center singles and the incident of the performance rehearsal made everyone a little worried about Ikoma's condition. But Ikoma made everyone feel at ease with his appropriate speech.
There is also little suspense about the selection of the second row. As the captain, Reika Sakurai and Mai Shiraishi, Nana Hashimoto, and Sayuri Matsumura, who are called the "Gosan" by fans. If the most popular of the three of them hadn't been the God of Fortune, it would have been really big news.
At this point, except for Nishino, the members of the first two rows are the same as the third row.
Nishino Nanase was eager to see who the eighth God of Fortune was to replace him, so he grabbed the hands of Takayama Kazumi and Amamiya Sori and unconsciously exerted force.
Nishino Nanase, who was the Seven Lucky Gods last time, was demoted to the third row this time, so it is not surprising that no matter who gets the last spot of the Eight Lucky Gods this time. The members whose names have not yet been called are praying and waiting for the announcement.
"Four singles selection, the final No. 8 position——" the female anchor glanced at the speech script in her hand, "Akimoto Manatsu."
There was silence in the studio.
In terms of time, it may only be a few seconds of silence, but it seems to last forever.
The stunned Akimoto Manatsu stood outside the court and covered his mouth not to reveal his gaffe expression.
The other members didn't even want to applaud because the name was too unfamiliar to them.
The atmosphere at the scene was too awkward, and Amamiya Sugawara could feel the stiffness of the people around him.
