In December, Nogizaka's last single in the first year of her debut was finally released. The sales volume of "Uniform Doll" in the first week was 260,000, which was a big improvement compared to the previous one.
As the end of the year approaches, whether it is handshake parties or special Christmas events, they are all in full swing.
According to the practice of the previous singles, at this time, the selection list of the new single may be announced at any time, and Amamiya Sōri has long been prepared.
Sure enough, one morning, the sudden release of a new single came as a "surprise" to all the members.
The previous release venues were at the studio of "Where's Nogizaka" or the backstage of the TV station, but this time they chose the lounge of the Nogizaka Building. Many members who were chatting and laughing were caught off guard.
The staff removed a black curtain in the room and revealed a sign that read "Nogizaka46 5th Single Selection Member Presentation", and the audience suddenly burst into mourning. It was released years ago because I really don’t want everyone to have a good New Year.
"Here are the methods for selecting members." The staff member said after everyone was quiet for a while. It seems there is something new this time.
"There are three announcement venues this time. The one you are in now is the waiting room, and the other two are the announcement room and the room for newly selected members.
There are cards with the names of all the members in the announcement room. After opening the card, if the queue number is written inside, it means that the selection has been entered. If it is blank, then unfortunately, the members who entered the selection will be transferred to the new selection members. Room. "
The staff continued, "By the way, the formation this time is the same as the previous one. There are 16 members in total. They are arranged in 358 from front to back. The first two rows are the Gods of Fortune."
If it were just the above points, then this selection would not be much different from the first and second selections. They were all just left to fate. However, the staff added a few words and changed the nature.
"The order of going to the announcement room is not arranged. It is up to everyone to decide when to confirm whether they have been selected. The counter in front of everyone shows the number of remaining candidates. Whenever someone checks whether they have entered the selection, it will be refreshed and the number will become smaller, or It remains unchanged until it reaches 0, and the selection and publication is over."
With the addition of these two rules, the psychological torture of this selection has gone up a notch.
The result is not reported by others, you need to confirm it yourself. If you are not selected and the number of the waiting room does not change, it will be embarrassing.
Especially under members who are eager to enter the selection must have the courage to check the results. If they lose, they will not only feel disappointed, but also feel that they are overestimating their abilities and their confidence will suffer a double blow.
"Those who want to confirm please go to the next room, please." After the staff member finished speaking, there was silence in the room.
Amamiya Shiori looked at "16" on the counter, and thought inexplicably, what if no one goes? If we keep spending time here, will the evil-minded guy who came up with this idea be angry?
Looking around, the members all lowered their heads. It could only be said that the purpose of the operation had been achieved, and everyone felt a haze in their hearts.
No one left their seats for a long time, but the operation showed no trace of impatience.
Amamiya Shiori could go first and break the deadlock. For her, the selection was a certainty, but she did not do so. On the one hand, she wanted to see which member had the strongest heart. On the other hand, she didn't need to steal the limelight.
Finally someone stood up from his seat, it was Rina Ikoma. Amamiya Shiori looked at her back. The thin and thin Ikoma opened the door neatly and walked out without closing the door, as if he was holding a breath in his heart.
Not long after, the staff member said, "Ikoma-san's results are out."
Everyone raised their heads and looked at the counter.
The number "16" has become "15". There is no doubt that Ikoma, who has been the center four times in a row, cannot be a selection.
Everyone applauded, no matter what, Ikoma showed her courage.
"Next, please invite the next person."
As soon as the staff member finished speaking, Amamiya Shiori stood up. She couldn't talk in the waiting room, it was so oppressive and uncomfortable that she had long wanted to leave.
After leaving the door, he turned into the presentation room next to him. On the table covered with red cloth, cards with the names of the members were neatly placed, with the camera in front of them.
Amamiya Shiori picked up his card. In fact, she also has a little expectation in her heart, looking forward to going further.
However, when I opened the card, I saw the word ⑨, and my hope was dashed. According to the position of this order, it is still three rows of corners, which is no different from the previous order. This position has almost become exclusive to me.
Is it so difficult to become a lucky god? Amamiya Sugawara began to doubt herself. She was both a book publisher and a model, and she was doing a lot of work. How could a position just one step away be so difficult to reach?
Showing the character ⑨ in the card to the camera, Amamiya Sugawara sorted out his words and said that his efforts were not enough and that he must continue to work and strive for further progress.
After talking nonsense, he walked out of the room and came to the lounge of the newly selected members.
"Ikoma-chan~" As soon as Amamiya Shiori opened the door, he saw Ikoma Rina sitting in a chair, hurriedly wiping her face twice with her hands, as if wiping away tears.
"Xiao Zhi!" Rina Ikoma quickly put on a smile and came over to give Amamiya Souri a hug, and Amamiya Souri touched her head to express comfort.
"By the way, what's Xiaozhi's number? Has he entered the Lucky God?" Ikoma suddenly asked.
"No, it's still the same position." Amamiya Shisha shook his head.
"How could this happen..." Rina Ikoma looked puzzled.
"Where's Ikoma-chan? What's your number?" Amamiya Sōri asked curiously.
"I..." Ikoma Rina smiled bitterly, "I am also in the same position."
Rina Ikoma's old position is the center position, which means that she has been c for five consecutive times.
"If I..." Rina Ikoma really wanted to say how great it would be if she could give up her center position, let Xiaozhi enter the Lucky God, let Mai Yan be the center, and she would honestly be in the second and third rows, so she wouldn't have to bear so much pressure. .
But she couldn't say it out loud. The center was not given out. She said so, which was disrespectful to the other members.
"Don't think so much." Amamiya Soi touched his head and didn't say much.
With the example of Rina Ikoma and Sogi Amamiya, a few more members took the initiative to stand up and check the results. However, these are basically the lucky gods of the previous order, so they are relatively confident.
The ones who are really struggling are those members who are on the edge of selection and may fall under at any time. They are still waiting and watching.
