The members stood on the stage, with the lights on the stands shining down, and their purple singing uniforms looked particularly soft.
After the customary thanks, it was the captain Sakurai Reika's turn to speak. The girl was also very successful. Although she said she secretly wrote a cheat sheet in her hand because she was worried that she would not remember what she was going to say, she didn't even look at it during the official moment. She spoke the entire speech perfectly and reliably, without even a trace. There is no usual exhaust fumes.
"...Thank you all. Today's live is a commemorative live for the first anniversary of our Nogizaka46 debut. It is also the most ambitious live we have held so far. It is satisfying to be able to go so far and hold such a live. Live, seeing such a beautiful scenery depends entirely on everyone’s support.”
"It's only been one year now, and there are still many immature aspects. We have only experienced one year, and there are still many things that we have not experienced before, and we will face many unknown challenges. So after entering the second year, We will learn from the experience of this year and strive to become a cuter and more shining group with the goal of making fans want to support us more. Please continue to support Nogizaka46 who is climbing step by step like this in the future. Thank you all - —”
The applause from the audience was deafening. After bowing deeply, the girls continued.
"The arrangement and rehearsal of the entire live show was very hard. The results we have today are the result of the joint efforts of all the members and staff. I would also like to thank them here. If it weren't for them who have always encouraged us and helped us solve our doubts, We asked a lot of questions and provided a lot of help, but we can't present such a performance to you today. Everyone... Did you enjoy watching it today?"
"happy!"
The enthusiastic response seemed to lift the ceiling off. Not only was I happy, it was simply a surprise! Today's unusual live performance almost made fans who have always liked this idol group almost think they were dreaming. The performance was impeccable in all aspects!
The members were also very happy, looking at each other with smiles on their faces. The bangs on many people's foreheads were soaked with sweat and sticky, but they didn't look tired or embarrassed at all. After all, today's live performance is not only satisfying for the audience. As performers, they are also extremely happy. They are not just enjoying it.
Eyes watching the rays of light under the stage, ears listening to the endless gentle cheers, this feeling will be unforgettable once you see it once.
Several members even couldn't help but cry after leaving the stage. They hugged each other backstage. It wasn't because they were nervous... maybe there was that aspect, but it was mainly because they were too emotional. Even a girl from Hokkaido, who is always known for her calmness, had moist eyes when she sang the song "Coldness" alone and looked at the continuous sea of green below.
Because this is a scene only for her. As long as she stands here and looks at such a magnificent scenery, her body seems to have infinite power. An ordinary name, Hashimoto Nanami, can also become Unforgettable.
I don’t know how many times I will have the opportunity to see this kind of scenery. What will it be like the last time? Maybe I will still be reluctant to let go——
"thank you all."
Sakurai Reika bowed again and continued to speak according to the established procedure, but she couldn't help but feel nervous: "In addition, I would also like to thank the person in charge of this live, the chief director Bai Yunshan-san. This live The overall design, including song arrangements, and the creation of new songs are also all done by him. He can also be regarded as the teacher of all our members. In the next encore, he will also join us and perform for everyone - —”
"oh--"
As soon as these words came out, most of the fans in the audience had no other reaction, they just cheered with pure joy. After all, most fans who have really fallen in love with this idol group also know this name. They often see it but not mention it in the arrangement, and there is often a lot of news. Even the premiere of "Rurouni Kenshin" was held some time ago. They all have his name, and he’s also the leading actor——
To a certain extent, due to the accumulation over the past year, this guy's reputation is even better than Nogizaka46... After all, there are so many idol groups, and AKB alone has a lot of sub-groups, but It’s rare to see a male protagonist in a movie that can make almost all media and magazines shocked and praised. Especially since this guy has a wide range of skills and is proficient in acting and writing songs, it is even easier for people to notice him...
But he was just happy. He regarded this as a rare interaction, but he didn't think of anything. However, many people at the relationship table suddenly became excited. It was obvious that they had known something before, especially Mr. Ito. Hearing this, he immediately straightened his back, as if he had been looking forward to it for a long time.
I heard the girl continue: "In addition, there is another candidate who will appear next... I will keep it a secret for now, or wait for everyone to see it later. I can only guarantee that it will be a surprise! Today It is really a joy to be able to perform with this senior! I believe that after watching the live, everyone will have the same thoughts as me——"
"Then, please listen to our fifth single - "Kun no Name No Hope" which will be released on March 13th."
As the words fell, the members' expressions also softened, and they stood still in an instant.
The lights gradually dimmed, and the sound in the venue suddenly became quiet. With all the surprises ahead, at this moment, everyone at the scene was subconsciously holding their breath and concentrating, staring at the stage with their ears pricked up, and their expectations were high. , looking forward to the next performance.
Fortunately, the silence did not last long. The next second, the crisp sound of piano sounded in the venue.
The sound was soft and long-lasting, like a gurgling stream of water flowing over the keys of the piano. Only this hand revealed his skills. Many viewers couldn't help but listen carefully and refused to let go of any detail. There was also some confusion on their faces, why did they feel that the person playing the piano was the same person who played the adapted version of Overture at the beginning?
However, he soon had no time to wonder, because as the sound of the piano sounded, a beam of light also shot down from the stage support, hitting the piano next to the stage.
There, a man in a suit with gray hair was playing the piano calmly, his fingertips as gentle as touching a virgin's skin.
As the camera zoomed in, the playing face also appeared on the screen behind the stage. The next moment, almost everyone was stunned!
"How is that possible! I must be dreaming!"
"I, am I right? It's... it's Sakamoto-san!"
"Sakamoto-san? Which Sakamoto-san?"
Some people didn't react for a while, but the next second they were patted by their companions, and they said excitedly: "Who else is Sakamoto-san? Sakamoto Ryuichi!"
Ryuichi Sakamoto!
The resoundingness of this name is simply too outstanding! In the entire music circle, no, I should say the entire Neon, there are probably not many people who don’t know this name!
As a well-known composer, music producer, singer, actor, pianist... his status can no longer be defined by ordinary musicians. Even Hisaishi Joe, who is equally famous in the industry, is a world-class top musician. In front of the master, it is a little inferior!
But for such an incredible big shot, he actually appeared at an idol group's first anniversary live as an encore and personally played the accompaniment. If this were told, I'm afraid it would only be regarded as a dream!
Many people even wonder if they are really dreaming? The entire live performance before was also truly unexpected, and the excitement was simply unimaginable. In addition, Ryuichi Sakamoto appeared as a surprise. It feels like it can only be explained by dreams, right? But they quickly denied this guess. In addition to pinching him hard, they also couldn't dream of such a wonderful live!
Even Yoshio Imano, who was at the top of the auditorium and had been surprised by this live more than once before, was also shocked! He was dumbfounded. He really couldn't believe his eyes. He looked at each other with Chuan Jingai beside him. After being stunned for several seconds, he suppressed a sentence with great difficulty.
"This is too exaggerated!"
Although the previous live was exciting, it could be said that a certain young man is really a genius, his ideas and creativity are first-rate, and his own level is strong enough, so he can achieve the amazing effect before. So now, even someone as famous as Sakamoto Ryuichi has been invited, which really makes people don’t know what to say——
After all, how long ago had it been since the last time this big shot appeared at a live show or played the piano in person in this surprise form?
It would be extremely difficult for the entire Nogizaka46 operations team, including Mr. Akimoto, to recruit this high-profile player. But now, a young man has done it, and he was just responsible for playing the accompaniment in a first-anniversary live that was not a big news before...
The combination of this series of words can be used as the headline of tomorrow's news——
In fact, they were not the only ones thinking this. The media in the audience also couldn't help but have this idea running through their minds after being shocked.
Some respond quickly. After quickly finding the right angle and pressing the shutter button, they immediately take out a pen and paper and start preparing a new draft. No need to think about it, Sakamoto Ryuichi appearing in such a live will definitely become the headlines tomorrow!
But soon, they stopped what they were doing, and looked at the stage with their eyes wide open and their mouths wide open, as if they were petrified from too much surprise, and they didn't move for a long time.
Because another light on the stage was turned off.
The figure of a young man also wearing a suit appeared in the light, and he began his performance there.
