It is not appropriate to compare a sixteen-person performance to a small general selection, because in a strict sense, every single selection of Nogizaka46 is actually almost equivalent to a small general selection of AKB.
But although the metaphor is not accurate, the meaning he wants to express is very clear. As a formula opponent who has been declared to the outside world, now he suddenly uses the stage play to perform an operation similar to the general selection, and his style instantly shifts towards his opponent. And then, more or less, I slap myself in the face.
Although everyone knows it well and although the official opponents shout loudly, Nogizaka today is more borrowing the momentum of AKB. Real friends and enemies are not just words. This is the most real feedback from the market and data level, and you have no choice but to accept it.
But the fact is one thing, and whether you agree with it or not is another matter. He was named as the official opponent, but in the reviews and data, it was considered that he was borrowing from others. Regarding this matter, the members Their attitude must be somewhat unconvinced and unwilling. After all, no one wants to hide in the shadow of others forever. This is the most basic truth that goes without saying.
But, what can be done?
Chuan Jingai spread his hands and said helplessly: "I understand what you said, Baiyun Sang, but what does this kind of thing have to do with me? You are better than me. At least you still have a place in the operation team, but I He is just a simple life group leader and a sounding board."
"The meeting has ended, and the matter has been decided. All members will be notified later when the specific charter is released. This matter has been officially put on the agenda, and it is useless to object, because this is a decision jointly made by everyone in the operation group , the specific arrangements have been issued, and it is impossible to give up halfway."
Baiyunshan frowned: "I am also a member of the operations team, and this matter did not get my consent."
"Well, this is a decision made jointly by everyone in the operations team except you, um... or rather, it is a decision made jointly by Akimoto-sensei and Konno-san."
Chuan Jingai replied with a shrug.
Baiyunshan narrowed his eyes, and then suddenly asked: "The meeting is over? Where is Konno-san?"
"It should still be in his office. If you have any questions, you can try to see him."
Chuan Jingai pointed out a clear path.
...
In addition to the above being contrary to the current trajectory, what makes Baiyunshan so opposed is actually not a consideration of business style, but another one.
That is the physical and mental factors of young idols.
For Baiyunshan, who has systematic data for reference, he knows better than anyone else in the world the consequences of this sixteen-person performance. This is undoubtedly a huge training and sublimation for the members, and will lay the foundation for the follow-up The various changes have played an indelible role, but at the same time, the side effects and costs of this sixteen-person performance are also huge.
The pressure and tension felt by the young and immature idols are definitely not comparable to the previous selections. In this high-pressure environment, let alone girls with immature mentality, even adults will collapse emotionally after being busy and failing again and again.
And this is exactly what he least wants to see.
If he had just come in as a simple agent or a member of the operations team, he might not have been so opposed. After all, he sees the benefits and drawbacks very clearly. He clearly knows that although the high-pressure training is very hard and painful, the benefits are also tangible, and there is no need for fierce opposition.
But now he is not just a broker.
In his interactions with these girls, he clearly felt their kindness and gentleness, as well as their unique character charm. Nowadays, rather than the relationship between managers and the managed, it is more appropriate to say that they are friends. As a friend, he can no longer make choices purely from the perspective of interests, because a true friend cannot pretend to be good for you, without even asking for your opinion. You chose a path that maybe you didn't want to choose at all.
That's why he objects.
And in addition to these emotional factors, if there are any problems with the system of sixteen-person performances, there are some. In addition to the aforementioned closeness to AKB’s style, this stage performance also has this fatal flaw that cannot be avoided——
In the office, Yoshio Konno turned his favorite thermos cup, revealing a corner of the face of the young man across the desk, with a rather helpless expression.
"Of course I know the problem you mentioned, but this is a plan that Teacher Qiuyuan insists on. You happen to have such a resource for a stage play. After internal discussions in the operation team, we directly arranged it. Even I can't. There is no chance of objection.”
Speaking, Yoshio Konno pondered for a moment, and then said: "After all, Mr. Akimoto is still in charge of this part of the arrangement. Although his current work focus is still on AKB48, he is the producer after all. What he proposed The opinions that came out still have unshakable authority at present, and it will be difficult to change them."
"Especially now that we have reached this stage, the arrow has to be fired."
Baiyunshan nodded when he heard this, his face was extremely calm. He knew that at this time, he definitely could not directly object to the plan of the sixteen-person performance, so he did not show too much opposition intention, but calmly changed another angle. road:
"What I'm concerned about is not the sixteen-person performance plan itself, but since it is guided by the theater resources I brought before and it was approved after a plenary meeting of the operation team members, why was it not reported to me in advance? I asked about this matter? But you decided to bypass me directly. Isn't this a little inappropriate? "
"Well...what you said makes sense."
Yoshio Konno looked a little embarrassed. He turned the lid of the thermos cup and explained: "We did not do it right in this regard, but... Teacher Akimoto means that he thinks you will definitely support this. It was the right thing, so I didn’t think it was necessary to specifically ask for your opinion, so I decided directly. I didn’t expect you to care about this—"
Speaking of this, Yoshio Konno's eyes also showed a hint of weirdness, and he looked at Baiyun Mountain with amusement.
Baiyunshan naturally understands what he means. In the eyes of most other people today, since he was directly recommended by Akimoto Yasu at the meeting at the beginning of the year, it is natural that he belongs to his faction. And since he belongs to his faction, he certainly has no objection to any decision made by Akimoto Yasu, including this sixteen-person performance.
Therefore, even if it seemed a little excessive and decided the project directly by bypassing him, it was actually not harmful. It would only be a matter of adding a notice later, and it was not a big deal.
After all, in the eyes of these adults, interests are always the first factor in making decisions. It is impossible for anyone to object to this route of completely following interests. Who would have expected that a young man like this would appear in the middle of the process? Freak, this is really unexpected——
"But now that it has been decided, just inform the members and arrange the next preparations. Or do you have anything else you want to talk to Teacher Akimoto? Do you need my help to call him? After all, he is It should be quite busy at that time——"
Konno Yoshio added lightly.
