The difference in treatment between under and selected is a commonplace issue.
Everyone is here to be idols. Some people can work in series, photo shoots, radio, and TV series, and get job offers one after another. But some people can only stay at home for weeks in a row waiting for notifications, like jobless vagrants. It is impossible for normal people not to complain when faced with this kind of differential treatment.
On the surface, everyone debuted at the same time, but everyone is not equal, or in other words, some people are more equal than others. Even if the operation is for profit and the selection list is based on popularity, there will always be a few people who receive special treatment.
The hierarchy within the group has begun to solidify. There are too many monks, and there are fewer and fewer replacements for the 16 selection positions. Recently, a new second-generation student has been added, and the competition for under has become more intense.
It has been almost two years since I joined the group, and there are still more than a dozen people who have never made it through the selection process. Although most members are still persisting, there are a few members who cannot see hope and have chosen other ways out.
This spring, under member Miun Ando chose to graduate after being admitted to Aoyama Gakuin University, becoming the second member of Nogizaka to graduate (excluding the two who quit before their debut).
Aoyama Gakuin University is a well-known private university in Japan. Although it is not as good as Waseda and Keio, it is also a famous school in Tokyo. Miun Ando was admitted to Aoyama Gakuin University, which is really outstanding in Nogizaka where there are many bad students.
Another member, Rena Ichirai, also had the idea of giving up her idol career and focusing on her studies, and she even asked Amamiya Sugawara for advice. She was studying at the high school affiliated with Waseda University and could enter Waseda through an internal recommendation exam.
With this advantage, Amamiya Shiori certainly suggested that she study hard.
People move to death and trees move to life, so why hang yourself on a tree for an idol? Amamiya Suga admired what they did. If the company doesn't treat you well, why do you have to fight to the death? If you have the ability, wouldn't it be better to change jobs and choose a company with better benefits and a career that is more suitable for you?
Faced with the complaints from the unders at the show recording site, Amamiya Sugawara had a certain degree of sympathy, but not much. Because compared to underground idols, the treatment of Nogizaka Under members is already very good. You can earn working-class wages while staying at home. This is a good thing that others can’t even envy.
The atmosphere gradually became heated.
In addition to the under members, a few selected members also began to complain.
Nakata Hana complained about the back row selection for the show and sometimes there was no microphone.
When it comes to this, Banana Man feels the same way and talks about his own experiences back then, quite like remembering the bitterness and remembering the sweetness.
Starting from an unknown comedian, Bananaman worked hard for more than ten years before he became famous with Shitaku's "fire" joke.
The two of them were sitting in the back row and often had no microphone. This is even more fatal for comedians who use language, expressions and body movements as weapons. They are often expected by their agency managers to perform well in the program, but when they arrive on set, they have no chance to perform at all.
Sayuri Inoue, who is also a selected member, also raised her hand to speak.
"Is it okay to tell the truth?"
"Please tell me." Himura motioned for her to continue.
Sayuri Inoue pondered for a while and talked about the things that bothered her, "To be honest, so far, all my six orders have entered the selection."
"Oh, so awesome, so awesome." Himura and Shitara clapped, and Noro Kayo also clapped.
It seemed like a compliment, but the selection members who were not stupid were already embarrassed.
There was sparse applause, and the other members basically didn't take action. This attitude couldn't be more obvious.
Is this something to show off? This is so inappropriate to say!
A group of Under members nearby were watching eagerly. They had accumulated grievances for so long, and today was a platform for them to vent. You suddenly say that you have been selected for the first six singles. What will the members who have not been selected think? Are they happy for you or jealous?
After the applause ended, Sayuri Inoue continued her "death-seeking" behavior.
"But, I was photographed." She paused deliberately.
"If you add up to six orders, you won't even know if they are there for a second."
Uh... you're complaining here that the footage doesn't add up to even one second. That's an exaggeration. There are really many members over there who don't even have half a second! This is not about causing hatred.
Amamiya Shiori glanced at the under members without any trace, and there was no smile at all.
Wow~~ I can only express my condolences to Sayuri Inoue in my heart.
Himura covered his forehead with a fan in embarrassment.
"Hahaha," Shitara said with a smile, finding steps for her, "There should still be some for a second, right?"
"Really not, it was over in a flash!" Sayuri Inoue said confidently as if she had a lot of resentment.
Shitara regained the right to speak: "Actually, I have also thought about it. In such a combination, for example, on TV or in PV, the person who passes by in a blink of an eye cannot be caught even if others want to see her. Keep your eyesight.”
"Background service." Someone added.
"Yes, background work. The camera won't even focus on..."
Two or three voices said at the same time.
"Everyone's desire to complain is very strong today!" Shitara quickly interrupted their speeches to prevent the scene from falling into chaos.
"Everyone performed well today!" Himura also complimented everyone in a timely manner in conjunction with his partner, adjusting the atmosphere at the scene, "Everyone worked hard!"
Inoue and others seemed to have something to say, but they were drowned out by Himura's loud voice.
"But-" Someone in the under group was unconvinced.
"Eh? What what?" Shitara saw the indignant look of Under member Nagashima Seira.
"It's coming, it's coming!" The drama that Himura was looking forward to finally arrived.
Nagashima Seira has a lively and cheerful personality and a loud voice. She is a leader-like figure in the under. She is also the most excited when she hears Inoue Sayuri's complaints.
When called by the host, Nagashima Seira expressed his feelings directly, "But at least the selected members can be on TV. The under members really haven't been there for a second. They don't even call me!"
The underlings applauded and nodded, and Nagashima Seira's words represented their feelings.
Many excited under members even pointed their fingers at the selected members.
"Yes, that's right." Himura also agreed.
It was originally a stage for Under to complain. As vested interests, the selected members just listened honestly and insisted on getting involved. The complaints of the Unders turned into a confrontation between Under and the selected members. The atmosphere was tense. , the program effects are also there. But the seemingly harmonious window paper also has a gap.
