Due to Himura's absence, Shitara alone presided over the selection and announcement this time.
"Sa——Come and announce today's plan!"
"Nobanban 46 seventh single selection member press conference~~~"
Shitara took over Himura's job and shouted out the theme of this episode.
The girls clapped in response, and only Ikoma, who had taken off her vagina and was relaxed, responded with a little enthusiasm.
The members sitting in four rows on the young altar were both excited and nervous, and it was time for the shuffle that happens every few months.
The assistant who published the list today is a female TV anchor named Yu Kikuchi.
"Then let's start with the formation of seven singles." said the female anchor.
The screen in the court displayed the position list of seven single selections.
There are 5 people in the first row, 5 people in the second row, and 8 people in the third row.
"Eh--"
"No!"
"What's going on? 18?"
The members exclaimed.
"So far, the selection lineup has been 16 people," Shitara recalled for a moment and asked Kikuchi, "Kikuchi-san, there are 18 people in this selection, right?"
"Yes, there are 18 selected members." Kikuchi nodded and replied.
The selection lineup of 16 people has been expanded to 18 people, which is definitely good news for the members. Especially for members who are hovering between the edge and under of selection, two more positions is equivalent to two fewer competitors.
"Then how should we count the eight gods of good fortune?" Shitara asked confused, "Are the first two rows all gods of good fortune?"
"That's right, this time the Eight Gods of Fortune were selected and expanded into the Ten Gods of Fortune."
The girls looked happy, as the God of Fortune has two more positions, which is also good news for those who want to further select members.
"Then, let's get started!"
After introducing the seven single formations, the exciting selection announcement officially began.
"Then let's start from the third row." Yu Kikuchi said to the camera, "First, No. 18 - Kazumi Takayama."
"Hi~" Takayama Kazumi left his seat amidst applause and walked forward.
The same position as Amamiya Shiori's previous position, three rows of corners. It's slightly better than being in the middle of the three rows. Although you stand in the back row, you won't be completely blocked by the front row.
After Takayama Kazumi expressed his thoughts, the next person whose name was called was No. 11 Ito Marika. This is a member who has been swinging back and forth between selection and under. It is not surprising that he was selected for selection.
As soon as the name of the next member was called, warm applause and happy blessings immediately rang out.
"Third row, No. 17, Kawago Hina."
This is the first time Kawago Haruna has entered the audition. The girls sitting in the back row are happier than she herself has entered the audition.
It has been a year and a half since their official debut and they have not been selected for auditions. There are several members like Kawago Hina.
The unders who felt the same almost cried.
"Sa, after Sichuan, it is the first time to enter the selection."
"Yes, it's the first time." Kawago Haruna resisted the urge to cry.
"How do you feel now?"
Kawago’s answer was tearful: “Really, that——”
She touched her chest, which was aching from the emotional release, "It's always been under."
She swallowed and tried her best to finish her sentence, "So, I'm really happy to be able to enter the selection for the first time."
"It feels like I can finally give back to my fans and family."
Tears almost flowed from his eyes.
"If I am selected this time, I will do my best and work hard to leave a mark in the seventh single."
"Yeah." Shitara nodded, "It's the same wherever Nogizaka is."
"Hi." Kawago Hina nodded.
"Grandma asked, 'Did you appear in the show?', and she replied: 'No,' I remember there was a scene like this, right?"
"Hi." Kawago Hina smiled sheepishly.
This was the complaint of the Under members in that issue.
"Qidan finally really 'appeared'." Kawago Harina said, "I will work hard!"
The applause was louder than usual for Kawago.
The announcement continued, and Yu Kikuchi announced the next member, "Third row, No. 12, Mica Eto."
Another member who has never entered the selection process.
Like the Chinese New Year, fierce applause rang out again.
Micai Eto covered her mouth in disbelief.
As one of the most high-profile members in the early days of Nogizaka, Mica Eto won first place in the Miss magazine selection before entering Nogizaka, and published a photo album as a result. In addition, she used to be the leader of a local idol group in Oita Prefecture, so people sometimes call her Misa-senpai.
However, for such a high-profile member, after entering Nogizaka, he has not been selected for selection all year round. Seira Hatanaka, who was a local idol in Oita Prefecture, and Nojo Aimi, who was also a Miss magazine, both entered the selection.
She was left alone under the huge psychological pressure.
Micai Eto expressed her feelings on stage with tears in her eyes.
"It was always under before."
She sobbed again and again and said, "I have thought a lot about the meaning of being in Nogizaka,"
"I have been given opportunities again and again, so if I have never been selected for selection." I was too excited and was incoherent.
"Because I like Nogizaka the most..."
"I'm going to fight for it, so it's kind of unbelievable that I got selected."
Some emotional members have already started wiping tears on the altar.
"I've been chosen, so go for it!" Shitara comforted.
"Yeah! I'll do my best." Micai Eto replied while wiping her tears with her fingers.
As soon as the selection started, two members who had never entered the selection got their wish, which made people wonder whether the operation was a discovery of conscience.
"Third row, No. 16, Zhongyuan Riyaxiang."
This is also a "hard-working" member. He moved to Tokyo with his family from Hiroshima for his idol career, but he has always stayed in Under. He has an older sister with excellent academic performance and an even better younger sister (Babymetal's lead singer SU-METAL). , which put her under great psychological pressure.
Although Nakamoto Riyaka tried her best to smile on the stage, she could not hold back her tears and her tears kept flowing.
"Am I not suitable for Nogizaka? I've been thinking about this."
Although she was crying, the way she tried to smile was very heartbreaking.
"There are many painful times, but I still have to believe in the fans who support me." Nakawon Hikari couldn't hold back her tears, so she had to cover her mouth and nose to suppress her sobs.
“Because everyone is here, it feels really good!”
As soon as the selection started, so many under members were admitted, making the originally tense selection conference become warm and tender.
"If Himura were here, he would definitely say that undere entered so many, which is quite impressive!" Shitara exclaimed, "Three unders entered the selection for the first time, and seven unders are a bit remarkable!"
"Of course, there are three unders who have entered the selection, which means someone is going to lose the selection," Shitara said to bring everyone back from their warm feelings.
The members on the young altar suddenly became quiet.
"Then, go ahead!"
