"Imai-san, have the stage lighting been adjusted?"
"I'm still a little behind. Ask Watanabe if he has any extra power strips and send me some."
"OK, I'll go take a look."
Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama International Peace Conference Ground.
In the huge venue, there was a small stage in the large open space. This stage was built on site for the mini live before the handshake meeting. There were many iron bars in front of the stage to prevent the fans below from losing control. Rush forward, and of course there will be staff to maintain order.
The other side is separated by many white plastic boards and is divided into many small rooms, which are more like compartments than rooms. There is also a table in each cubicle, which is where the members stand when shaking hands. However, there is a whiteboard partition slightly wider than the small cubicle at a slightly distance, which is enough to accommodate two people. This is the place where the second-term students shake hands. The first-term students all have one cubicle per person. This time, the second-term students It's two people per cubicle.
The time slowly came to nine o'clock, and the venue was already bustling with people. Some were buying peripherals, some were buying CDs and getting handshake coupons on the spot, and more were setting up stalls to exchange posters for each member.
In the backstage lounge, dozens of members were standing together, but if you pay a little attention, you can see that there is an obvious gap between the positions of the first- and second-term students. Because they were going to perform in the mini live, everyone had changed into uniforms. However, the uniforms for the first-term students were all six-piece uniforms. They were wearing a white sailor suit with a bow on the chest and a dark blue ribbon as decoration around the waist. The overall look Very clean. Especially the most beautiful one in the group, Mai Shiraishi seems to be integrated into the clothes after wearing them, and the white is reflective.
The appearance of the second-generation student is much inferior to that of the first-generation student. The upper body is in an ordinary beige shirt, and the lower body is in a pink and black plaid skirt. There is a purple and white tie at the collar. It looks quite old-fashioned, and is similar to the sixth-generation students. White uniforms give people a dirty look in comparison.
"Don't be nervous. Don't be nervous."
Captain Sakurai Reika comforted the new members, and all the second-generation students looked nervous. This was their first show and they had to take it seriously. Even the 'battle-experienced' first-year students are more or less nervous, let alone them.
The Great Condor was standing on the edge of the team. She was not too nervous. After all, she was not going on stage alone. She felt it was okay if she went up with others. But it was different for Terada Ranyo next to her. She was holding the Great Condor tightly with her small hands, her palms filled with tears. He was sweating, but the big condor didn't dare to let go. Let her hold on like this.
"Relax, just treat the fans below as cabbage." The great condor patted Terada Ranyo on the shoulder with his other hand.
"It's quite simple..." Terada Ranyo tried to adjust his breathing, trying to relieve his nervousness.
The leader of the second generation, Ito Karin, seemed to be confirming the situation of each member and spoke one by one.
"Okami-san, Lanlan, are you ready?" Karin Ito was like the second captain, asking about the status of each member.
Maybe it's because the Great Condor looks more cool, while Terada Ranyo looks more soft and cute. Everyone in the second period really likes the girl Terada Ranyo, so Ito Karin is still closer to Terada Ranyo in comparison.
"I'm okay, but Lan Lan is too nervous." The Great Condor glanced helplessly at Terada Ranshi next to him.
"Don't be nervous. Remember to smile more later to give the fans a good impression. By the way, do you remember the order of your positions and moves?" Karin Ito spoke very quickly as if she was eager to ask the next person.
"I remember it, don't worry." "I remember it."
"Okay, Ookami-san, please help Lan Lan. I'll go check on the situation of others first." After saying that, Ito Karin walked in the direction of Hori Mina. After just one or two steps, she walked back. "Don't be nervous, relax, Ang." She came back and patted Terada Ranyo on the shoulder, then walked away again.
"Lanlan."
"Um?"
"Can you braid my hair? I didn't do it well when I got up in the morning, but when I shook hands later, I gave the fans a good impression."
"Hmm... OK." After saying that, Terada Ranyo let go of the Great Condor's hand and took out a rubber band from his pocket.
This was the only idea that Great Condor could think of to divert Terada Ranyo's attention. She was afraid that Terada Ranyo would be so nervous that he might not be able to move his legs when he got on stage. On the other hand, Terada Ranyo was really good at braiding his hair. For the great condor who knows how to tie his hair into a ponytail, Terada Ranyo is a free hairstylist.
The Great Condor rubbed his sweaty hands, which were held by Terada Ranze, on his skirt. Shaking, the palms of my hands got the coolness they hadn't had for a long time.
"Eagle, do you have a rubber band? Lend it to me."
Just as Terada Ranyo was taking three locks of hair and preparing to braid them, Sasaki Kotoko, who was far away from them before, came over and asked the big condor for a rubber band.
"Oh, yes, here it is." The Great Condor took out a white rubber band and handed it to Sasaki Kotoko.
"Thank you." Sasaki Kotoko took the rubber band and neatly tied up her single ponytail, revealing her white neck. However, the only thing that was a little weird was her bangs. Sasaki Kotoko's bangs were not haired down, but were tied up with hairpins. Look, it looks smooth and supple from the front, and looks like it has been oiled under the light. The comb is neatly combed, and with the ponytail behind it, there is always a sense of disobedience, but the appearance is durable, as long as it is not Even if she becomes bald, Sasaki Kotoko can manage any hairstyle.
"Hiss, be gentle." The Great Condor felt that several of his hair were pulled off by Terada Ranyo. "Qinzi, you have to behave well later and don't embarrass me as a master." The Great Condor said with a smile. Although she was an average dancer, she has since taught four people the "Uniform Doll" dance. , she calls herself the master of four people.
"Don't worry, you won't embarrass the master." Sasaki Kotoko pursed her lips and smiled. She was also the only one who recognized the Great Condor as a master. Of course, it was more of a joke. "Don't throw your hair in my face for a while." Then, Sasaki Kotoko added.
"Well, I'll be able to control it. Probably." The Great Condor couldn't help but think that every time he danced, as long as he turned his head sharply, the people around him would definitely have their hair thrown into their faces.
The two chatted for a while, and the staff on the side began to remind them to prepare for admission.
The order of admission is that the first-term students come first, perform the new songs, and then lead the second-term students. The whole mini live lasts less than half an hour. The handshake meeting starts at ten o'clock on time, and the mini live starts at half past nine, excluding the handshakes. The preparation time for performing on stage is only about twenty minutes.
The Great Condor looked at the first-term students who were about to take the stage. One of the girls in white caught her eye. It was Saito Asuka. She was leaning on Hashimoto Nanami's back, her face facing the second-term students. When she saw the big condor looking at her, she immediately sat up straight and waved to the big condor.
The Great Condor responded with a smile and wave. She couldn't go directly to the first-year students to find Saito Asuka, so she just said hello from a distance.
Soon, the first-term students took the stage one after another in the order of selection and under. Naturally, the first song was 'Girls' Rule' performed by everyone from the selection group plus C-position Mai Shiraishi. The whole song was very cheerful from the beginning. , the rhythm is brisk and clear, and the lyrics are also full of girls’ longing for summer life.
1!2!3! 3!2!1!
女の子たちは
Manatsu's love and graduation
ガールズルール
He's good
I'm happy to cry
ガールズルール
パパやママに言えないSecret Words
いっぱいこの海に流したらforgetれよう
いつか(いつか)Today I think about it and I leave it
The first small climax is also the most interesting stage of the whole dance. Many second-year students in the background couldn't help but sing along and make movements with their hands. Although they can't dance, they have watched it so many times, at least roughly. The movements are still there, just like making calls in the background.
When Great Condor first listened to this piece, she didn’t think it was very good. But the more times she listened to it, she found that it was getting more and more brainwashed. In the end, she started to sing "Garusiru" every day and learned to say a strong mouthful. Japanese English.
Among them, her favorite is the dance of Ichiro Issue and Ichimei. Mai Shiraishi's pistol is really touching.
Then came the second song, The World Is Lonely Lover, which was still a performance by the selection group. The Great Condor and the others had watched it a lot, and at most they just danced along, and the fans in the audience were very lively. The colorful cheering lights and uniform CALL sounds were something they had never seen before, especially the CALL sounds from fans. Not many people could enter the mini live, but it was enough to shock them.
'Will there be so many fans supporting us when we go on stage in the future? '
This may be the question in the minds of all second-generation students now.
The last song, which is the undersong of this single, is "Fan Fan". It is also the song with the only person in the first generation of the Great Condor who can be said to have a good relationship - Saito Asuka standing in the C position.
The melody at the beginning of the song is a love-style tune, and the lyrics are also unsurprisingly describing girls' views on love. It is hard to imagine that these lyrics were written by an uncle.
The Great Condor listened to the entire song backstage, and everyone said that the under members were losers who could not make it into the selection group, but at least the Great Condor felt that Saito Asuka did not belong here. She had a vague hunch that Saito Asuka was still gathering strength. , when she gathers enough energy, that will be her moment to become a blockbuster.
However, the Great Condor never knew what the two hands gathered above the head and squirming like a piranha were expressing during the dance choreography.
"Thank you! Thank you everyone for coming to Nogizaka46's 6th Single National Handshake Commemoration..."
After the fan song ended, leader Reika Sakurai came onto the stage from the backstage and began to express the fans' gratitude for the support of Nogizaka46 and said some words of appreciation.
"It's your turn, get ready. The first song is "Uniform Doll"." Just as Sakurai Reika was giving a speech on the stage, a staff member behind the second-generation students came over and explained the situation to them. "Karin Ito is in position one, Mina Hori is in position two, Rena Yamazaki is in position three..." The female staff member reported everyone's positions again, and after everyone else was confirmed, She made another 'OK' sign. "Come on, your first shot, girls."
"Thank you!" They naturally thanked those who cheered them up.
"Then, let us bring out what you have been waiting for for a long time. Our super cute juniors, the second generation students, will appear!" After Sakurai Reika finished speaking, the audience also cheered and applauded in a dignified manner. After Sakurai Reika finished speaking, she ran off. Backstage.
Then, all the second-term students came on stage and found their corresponding positions. They protected their faces with their hands, with their left hand at the top with the palm facing out and their right hand at the bottom with the palm facing in. After everyone was in place, the music started playing on the speakers. A string of familiar electronic music played in the venue, hitting the fans like thunder, and the fans' voices suddenly reached the highest point.
Along with the music, everyone's hands changed rapidly like afterimages. Then they put their hands on their waists, bumped one foot, and their whole bodies swayed.
The first round of position changes began. The Great Condor was in position 5, which was the third position on the right from the audience's point of view. Behind her were Watanabe Miriai and Terada Ranyo.
At first, the Great Condor was not very nervous, but more excited. However, when a group of fans supported her on the stage and in the audience, her nervousness quietly grew. She was afraid that she would make a fool of herself if she danced wrongly or changed positions. If she couldn't find her place, she would be very embarrassed and humiliated, so she was worried the whole time and danced without a smile.
Perhaps Karin Ito should have persuaded the Great Condor to smile more. This time it's great, it's really turned into a doll that can't laugh.
But at least there were no mistakes in the dance steps, and it went on smoothly. Uniform doll, come on, shampoo, you just want, Mercedes-Benz, bicycle, and the curtains of the first order.
Under the applause of fans, the second-generation students finished their first performance.
"Hello everyone, we are." Karin Ito spoke first through the microphone and paused specifically.
"Nogizaka46, second-generation student." This is what everyone agreed to say together.
"Hello everyone, my name is Ito Karin. I was born in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. I am twenty years old this year. Just call me Karin. Please give me your advice in the future!" First of all, Ito Karin introduced herself.
"Oh!" The fans in the audience were also excited.
After introducing them one by one, there were eleven people in total who went out, Sagara Iori, and the Great Condor stood at the end. At the end of the round, Sasaki Kotoko had the loudest voice.
"Hello everyone, I am the Great Condor. I was born in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. I am thirteen years old this year. Please give me your advice in the future." After the dance, the Great Condor felt relieved. It was time for her to introduce herself. , the Great Condor felt that everyone present was focusing on her, but she was still able to handle it since it was just a self-introduction. After speaking, she even gave a smile that she thought was pretty.
"Oh!" The fans below shouted at the highest level.
