When I was a kid watching martial arts movies, I could often see scenes of heroes or monks meditating under waterfalls.
Under the impact of the water flow, the protagonists had an epiphany, broke through the bottleneck, and greatly increased their strength.
The effect of real waterfall practice is definitely not as exaggerated as in movies and TV shows. This practice method derived from religious culture was originally intended to purify and wash away sins, but now it focuses more on improving people's concentration and endurance. The fierce water impact of the waterfall can make people abandon distracting thoughts and face their hearts calmly.
The purpose of Nogizaka's waterfall practice seems to be a little utilitarian. It feels like he is tempering his body and mind in order to sell four singles in order to move God and gods (of course the most important thing is the fans) in exchange for blessings and blessings.
"Dear donors, have you thought about the order of practice?" the abbot asked.
"Hi! I'm the first one." Amamiya Sori raised his hand with a serious look.
"Well, let me first introduce the steps of waterfall practice. First, pour water from the waterfall on your body to adapt to the water temperature. Then, reciting 'Namo Master's All-Illuminating Vajra', enter the middle of the waterfall, state your wish, and then lean against the waterfall. Sit down and make a wish.”
Amamiya Shiori nodded.
"If you feel unwell during the process, you can withdraw immediately." the abbot added.
"Got it!" the girls replied in unison, but their voices were not loud.
"Then, the training officially begins!"
Following the abbot's order, Amamiya Shiori took off his shoes and socks and stepped on the moist soil covered with fallen leaves.
Putting your hand into the plastic bucket half filled with waterfall water, it felt like washing dishes with cold water in winter.
"Pour it from the top of your head!" the abbot suggested. "It will get wet faster."
Amamiya took a deep breath, which reminded her of the ice bucket challenge, but the ice bucket challenge was in summer, and the current environment is much colder.
Gritting his teeth, he picked up the bucket and poured cold water down the top of his head. Previously, when Yu Baidu practiced running for four thousand meters, his head was sweating and his pores were open. Now when the cold water stirred his spirit, Amamiya Shiori felt like he had a headache after eating a popsicle, and he was shivering with cold.
"Master Namo's All-Illuminating Vajra, Master Namo's All-Illuminating Vajra..." The monks began to chant sutras again.
Amamiya Shiori stood up tremblingly, clasping his hands together, "Namo, Master Namo, Bian, Bianzhao Vajra..."
Stepping into the pool with bare feet, the bottom of the pool was filled with harsh pebbles washed away by the water. Amamiya Shiori felt no pain because her feet were numb from the ice.
"Come on!" "Woooooo~"
The cheers and cries of the girls could be heard from behind. Amamiya Sori stepped into the deepest part of the pool step by step. The water reached half of her calves.
The rapids of the waterfall are right in front of you.
Turning around and stepping back, the water slapped on my back, making it cold and painful. Amamiya Shiori bit her lower lip and remained silent.
The girls who were watching Amemiya's suffering screamed and cried.
Amamiya Shiori simply refused to do anything and leaned against the rock wall.
The torrent of the waterfall hits directly on the head and slows down after passing through the rock wall. The impact of the water flow is not that free falling, and people can at least stand firm inside.
Erika Ikuta had cried so much that she couldn't make a sound.
"Please tell me your wish!" the host shouted.
Amamiya Shiori, who was leaning against the rock wall, gradually stopped shaking, clasped his hands together and said, "I hope the fourth single "Uniform Doll" will be a big seller!"
"Sit down!" the host continued to direct.
Amamiya Shiori held on to the rock wall and slowly sat down. The water flow was too strong and she could no longer open her eyes.
"I hope the fourth single "Uniform Doll" will be a big seller! Please support us!" shouted with all his strength.
"Okay! You can stand up!"
After being showered under the waterfall for a while, Amamiya Shiori was finally pulled up by the abbot.
Walking tremblingly in front of the three members, Amamiya Sori was soaked all over, and the cold water blurred her eyes, making it difficult to see their expressions clearly.
"Thank you for your support!" The abbot pulled Amamiya Shiori and bowed to the three of them.
"Thank you for your hard work!" The three people responded with a hint of crying.
Then Amamiya Shiori was taken to a simple tent nearby by the staff to change clothes.
Shivering, Amamiya Sōri took off her white training clothes, and then took off her shirt, safety pants, and underwear. It was so cold that it took her a lot of effort just to unbutton them.
Dry your body with a dry towel, put on clean underwear and shirt, then put on cotton socks and sportswear, and put on a down coat. Although it was a little warmer, my hair was still wet and I couldn't dry it by just wiping it. I had to wait until everyone was done to take a shower.
As soon as Amamiya Sugawara changed her clothes, she went out and met Erika Ikuta, who was crying in tears after completing the waterfall practice.
"Woo woo woo (╥﹏╥)~~"
It was rare to see Erika Ikuta crying so miserably, and Soi Amamiya couldn't help but smile.
At the foot of the waterfall, Akimoto Manatsu is practicing.
Two months have passed since the fourth single selection was announced. Akimoto Manatsu has gradually become familiar with the members. Although some may still have some grudges, most girls have accepted this member who was a year late.
Amamiya Shiori said hello to Nojo Aimi.
Akimoto Manatsu behaved very strongly, neither crying nor fussing, and everything from watering to waterfalls was completed smoothly.
When it was Nojo's turn, Erika Ikuta also changed her clothes and came over, and everyone cheered for Nojo.
I have to say that Neng Tiao really worked hard. She soaked in the waterfall for a while, and when the abbot went to pull her, she shook her head and continued to hold on for a while, saying "please support me, please".
Erika Ikuta on the side was moved to tears again.
All four of them completed the waterfall practice and prayers. After the neng bar had finished changing their clothes, everyone bid farewell to the abbot. After that, they immediately opened two rooms in a nearby hotel to take a bath to prevent colds.
Erika Ikuta, whose face was red from crying, was obedient when taking a bath and was not as noisy as usual. Today really consumed a lot of her energy.
The location where the water group prays is closest to Minato City. There are three remaining ones, one in Tottori Prefecture, one in Fukuoka Prefecture, and one in Osaka Prefecture. By the time the water group's prayer is completed, the other groups have just begun.
According to the staff, the difficulty of those three groups is obviously lower than that of the water group. This made Amamiya Sugao have to doubt the planning brain, and hoped that next time the prayer would be fair, even if everyone suffered together, she would admit it.
