In Tokyo in early May, the weather was not much different from the previous days.
Even in broad daylight or at noon when the sun is the strongest, as long as you don't stand in the sun all the time, you won't feel hot. The breeze blows under the shade of the trees on the eaves, bringing with it waves of coolness. This natural breeze is much more comfortable than the air conditioner and fan blowing indoors. It blows frequently, and I can't help but feel sleepy.
After the selection of new singles, the girls' work schedules have finally been arranged one after another, which means that in the next period of time, the schedule of the previous singles will be restored. Practicing dancing, singing, recording, shooting PV, shooting specials, etc... The busy atmosphere can be seen at a glance.
However, although there is a lot of work, it is not overwhelming. Practicing singing and dancing has actually been going on all along. It started after the selection of the six singles in April. By the beginning of May, it was basically just the final run-in and improvement. The main busy part was the shooting part——
The sixth single "Girls Rules" is undoubtedly positioned as a summer single. It is Nogizaka46's second summer single, especially since the song "Your Name is Hope" that made Nogizaka46 famous. , the first single to change the center, both in terms of significance and actual importance of commercial value, are self-evident.
Logically speaking, according to the prudent considerations that management always follows, since the performance of the fifth single "Your Name is Hope" is so good, it seems that there should not be such a rush to change the center? However, in fact, it was precisely because of the outstanding results that it was necessary to change the center.
It can be seen from the reactions and messages from outside parties that fans have long been tired of seeing five orders in a row, and the calls for a replacement are getting louder day by day. In addition, taking advantage of this wave of success, the risk of changing to C has been minimized. As long as you can choose the first choice that meets the minds of most people, you basically don’t have to worry about the performance of this order being so bad. Where to go? It can be said that if we don’t change it now, how long will it take to change it——
As a result, Rina Ikoma, who had made outstanding achievements in five consecutive singles and overcame all obstacles, finally got her wish and stepped down from the throne of the center. She was able to unload the heavy burden on the side and take a big breath. Mai Shiraishi, a girl who has attracted much attention from the beginning and whose popularity has been at the forefront since the very beginning, has officially ascended to this position.
This is not only a major turning point in the idol careers of the two girls, but also a symbol of the transformation of this idol group from its immature stage to its growth stage.
However, a major problem that followed was placed in front of everyone.
Since we have mentioned it before, what style should be used to produce such an important order?
The safest way is to copy the successful template. Since the last order was so successful and the style is so popular, then just continue to copy this path?
However, the facts prove that this is not the case. The success of the previous single "Your Name is Hope" is not just due to his excellent quality. It can be said that the first anniversary live, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and even the last performance of the live, without one person, may not have achieved such impressive results today.
Such success is undoubtedly difficult to repeat. The next anniversary live is still several months away, and Sakamoto Ryuichi has already announced that he will retire from the industry and recuperate. Even if he doesn’t recuperate, he will basically not be able to invite him. This road has already become Dead end.
As for whether the music style will be inherited or not, it has become a question. The sixth single "Girls Rules" is undoubtedly a summer single, and it will definitely be closer to a lively and enthusiastic style. The previous single "Your Name is Hope" tends to be sad but touching. Under such a conflict, it will definitely make people worried. Fans who were so enthusiastic about the previous single will also feel the same. Do you like the style of this item? What should I do if I don’t like it?
This question leads to the next question, which is how to shoot the PV of the song?
Most of the title songs and PVs of the five singles released so far are based on music and dance, with artistic images to enhance the atmosphere. It can be said that the last order basically brought out the typical example of this style. The symphony band served as the background accompaniment. The simple color background set off the girl wearing a purple dress that represented Nogizaka46, plus the interspersed The graphics, coupled with the moving music, have produced the best possible results expected.
So, should this order continue?
Or should we seek change? According to the atmosphere of Xia Dan, make a PV with a different style?
These issues were discussed throughout early May.
Baiyunshan's attitude towards this is always optimistic...or rather salted fish. Judging from the information he knows from the system, there is no doubt that these things will naturally produce the results they should have, and there is no need at all. Worrying about yourself blindly.
So I am busy, but the main content is not these, but Nogi Dan.
Yes, with the release of the new single, Nogi Group naturally also ushered in its new song.
And in order to match the atmosphere of the sixth summer single, for this new song, he also specially selected a song that also has a summer atmosphere, called "花に死霊" (花に死霊) (The Ghost of the Flower).
Compared with the previous songs of the Nogi group, this piece is obviously much more difficult. It is precisely because of this that Baiyunshan has been busy supervising and guiding the girls' practice these days.
This is not only a change in style, but also a test of how much progress the members have made. Since the last one-year anniversary live, the Nogi group has not officially gathered together for a long time. Occasionally there are some promotional activities, but they are all indifferent and far from the level of the last live.
But fortunately, the girls did not disappoint him. Although the difficulty of the music increased, especially the requirements for accompaniment such as guitar, bass and drums, the girls improved after the initial running-in period. The speed almost surprised him. Although there is still a certain distance between truly mastering and meeting the standards, it is already a promising future.
So much so that on the night after the practice ended, Baiyun Shannan was so happy that he offered to invite them to have barbecue to celebrate. However, amidst the cheers, a certain girl rarely refused.
"Let's forget it, Baiyun-sang."
"Forget it? Why?"
Not only Baiyunshan, but other girls who were cheering loudly also stopped their voices in surprise. They looked at each other and looked at the little guy in front of them in confusion, and asked: "What's wrong with you, Asuka? This doesn't look like yours." Answer?"
But Xiao Feiniao scratched his head in distress and gave an unexpected but reasonable answer: "I still have to continue practicing dance! I was selected as under C for this single of Ashin Lin, so I have to do my best. Just work hard——"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone present understood it.
Although Xiao Feiniao has already played the center song before, that is, the song "Island of Sea Currents", but the truly meaningful moment as underC is in this single "Fan Fan".
Baiyunshan submitted the song himself. When choosing the center, he chose a certain little bird without hesitation. If he wanted to explain why, he could only say that in his mind, no piece of music could better represent the fourteenth century than this one. The profound feeling brought about by the young and tender sweet bird at the age of five——
But it is not just pure beauty, cruelty and beauty, bitterness and innocence are mixed together. This is the feeling that in the next ten years, a certain little flying bird has grown up, transformed from a sweet bird into a dark bird, and then into a stupid bird, which it will never have again.
This is her youth.
Also feeling stressed was Kitano Rinako, one of Asuka's oldest relatives and friends.
In other words, the entire second generation including Kitano Hinako.
Because not long after May had just entered, Baiyunshan brought them news that they were about to appear in the official program, Nogi Dog Fighting!
As soon as the news came out, surprise and anxiety filled the hearts of all the second-generation students.
Prior to this, they had also watched the seniors in the first batch record dog fighting scenes, dating back to the selection of this single. But compared to sitting in the back, hiding among the staff and watching and learning silently, formally standing in front of the camera to participate in the recording is undoubtedly a more exciting and stressful moment.
Baiyunshan actually made them relax and comforted them, and also revealed the content of the program. Explain that since this is the first appearance of the second generation students, the planning is naturally focused on introducing the second generation students. The program recording is also a real transition of the second generation students, and there is no need to participate in the recording with the seniors.
Such a plan is of course based on the excitement brought about by the second-generation student meeting some time ago. Due to the success of the meet-and-greet, there is no doubt that it has given the operation a shot in the arm. Coupled with the foreshadowing of the previous broadcast, step by step, it has reached today, the time has officially matured, and it is finally time to appear on TV.
There is no doubt that this news relieved the girls. Since it was mainly about introductions, there was naturally not much to worry about during the recording. As for whether they can introduce themselves well in a short period of time, most of the second-term students are somewhat unsure about this——
After all, after going through a series of tests such as broadcasts and interviews, it is like taking part in two rounds of candidates with the same question. When faced with this question for the third time, even if the original performance was not very good, this time, based on experience alone, I can score a few points.
The only thing that needs to be worried about is the effect of the show, but fortunately there are two experienced MCs, Bananaman, on site, so there is no need to worry too much about this. Especially when thinking of a girl who also introduced herself mainly to food, Baiyunshan could almost conclude that the Jinping Candy that day would definitely become a black history for her that could not be erased——
Just like her predecessors.
Time passed by like this, and finally the day came for the sixth single PV shooting.
