little japanese princess

AKB48's form is getting better and better.

In particular, the cumulative sales of the 3th single "4 Years Sakura" released on March 11 exceeded 10.This is something that Lixiang did not even dare to think about 10 years ago. The release of "One Hundred Thousand Cherry Blossoms" also allowed AKB to completely get rid of the title of underground idol.He was even invited by Prime Minister Taro Aso to participate in the cherry blossom viewing party.The exposure rate of akb, which was invited by the prime minister, increased rapidly, and its popularity became higher and higher.And in this situation where akb is gradually becoming popular, it is unbelievable to Rika that there will be a highly popular member who chooses to graduate, and that member is Mai Oshima.

Although she didn't tell anyone, and she only had a few words of friendship with Mai Oshima, Rika admired this senior very much in her heart. Since she was an amateur, her appearance and cute personality can make people feel happy. It is said that the only idol in akb is her.But now, she is about to graduate!What the hell? Although akb has started to become popular now, it is obvious that it has not reached its peak, and there is still a lot of room for improvement. Why did it graduate at this juncture?Lixiang was a little depressed.

With the feeling of wanting Maimai (Oshima Mai's nickname) to stay, Lixiang plucked up the courage to invite Maimai out for dinner.Oshima Mai was a little puzzled as to why this junior, who was only a nodding acquaintance, invited him to dinner, but thinking that he was about to graduate, he agreed to forget it.

"Well...Although it's impolite to ask like this, I really want to know why Mai Mai-senpai wants to quit akb?" After eating happily for a while, Rika saw that the atmosphere was right, and asked carefully.Seeing that Mai Mai stopped smiling, Rika stammered and added: "Ah... because I have always admired seniors... Er... Akb is not popular now..." Looking at Mai Mai Mai's face was expressionless and Lixiang was so frightened that she didn't know what to say. "In order to get along better." "Huh?" Li Xiang was a little puzzled when she heard this.

Mai Oshima looked at the innocent little girl in front of her, and smiled: "What kind of status does Rika think I am in AKB?" "No. [-] in popularity?" Rika answered cautiously. "Yes, I am definitely the most popular." Mai Oshima said confidently, "I am not inferior to anyone in the group in terms of popularity, appearance, singing and dancing, and ability to adapt on the spot." Rika nodded silently, indeed , Maimai's popularity can be known from the handshake meeting, and with his good appearance and on-the-spot adaptability, variety shows outside the village (referring to outside the AKB forces) always only invite Maimai to participate. "Wouldn't it be best to leave the group now while AKB just got rid of the title of underground idol?"

"But akb is becoming popular, the development momentum is so good..." "How do you know that it will get better and better, instead of becoming popular after a while." Maimai's rhetorical question left Lixiang speechless , organizing the language in my head, I want to say that there are more and more fans in the Pillar Club, more and more fans who meet frequently at the handshake meeting, the improvement of record sales, the efforts of the new company...but everything is in vain. Rika swallowed it back into her stomach because of Mai Oshima's words - "akb, you're dragging me down." Unable to hear what Mai Oshima said later, Rika felt extremely uncomfortable.

After sending off Mai Oshima reluctantly with a smile, Rika finally couldn't hold back her tears. "What! You're dragging your feet, is this what you think of us?" As if all the hard work of the past few years has been in vain, "I respect you so much, but do you think of us like this... akb, not just a Group..." Lixiang has already regarded AKB as a family.

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Lixiang, who cried all night, was carefully questioned by her teammates as soon as she arrived at the theater.

"I watched a movie! Sayuri Yoshinaga's "Mother", I was so moved that I couldn't stop crying." Touched by the concern of her teammates, Li Xiang said the reason that she had made up long ago.Unexpectedly, the teammates who were still worried just now changed their faces suddenly. "Haha!!! Lixiang, you are such a child! You are so easy to cry." "Lixiang always laughed at me as a child, now you have exposed yourself!" "Stupid Lixiang, she was made to cry by a movie It's so bad, hahaha"...Li Xiang, who had veins popping out of her forehead, could only endure in silence, and it was impossible to tell the real reason.But... this group of women... no, you have to be patient... "No! I can't help it, you women who laugh at me! Look how good I am!!!" Lixiang tried her best to endure Can't take it anymore.There was a scuffle in the living room. "Look at me killing for a thousand years!!!" "Damn it, I'm going to magnify my moves as soon as I come up. Watch me grab the milk dragon claw hand!"......

Lixiang, who was playing around with her teammates, has relieved most of the depression in her heart. 'akb, isn't it a dragging existence! Rika thought earnestly, 'akb is a companion who goes forward together. '

On April 4th, at the NHKHALL concert, she calmly watched Mai Oshima's graduation, and Rika's mood has also changed.Thinking about the gaffe some time ago, calm down and think now that it should be the grief and indignation of being betrayed.Even though she is the most respected senior, but she regards AKB as a hindrance, the grief and indignation in Rika's heart have turned into motivation.Since you look down on akb so much, then I will surpass you and let you admit that you are not as good as akb!Thinking of Maimai's cute appearance, interesting personality, and quick-witted mc, Lixiang is full of fighting spirit.

But Rika who returned to the backstage was startled by Tokazaki Tomonobu's shocking announcement.

"The list of selected members for AKB48's 13th single will be decided by fans' votes, and every member has a chance to be selected." Looking at the big words on the video screen, Rika's mind went blank. "AKB48 general election?"

"AKB48 general election!"

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The atmosphere among the members seems to have returned to the darkest time.Even more uncomfortable than before is the delicate atmosphere among the members.Just like Ai Jia, she hasn't spoken to Mayu for a long time.

"What's the matter with lovetan (Tada Aika's nickname) recently? I'm having some trouble with Mayu." Rika and Kashiwagi decided to solve the problem between Aika and Mayu. They shouldn't break up their friendship just because of a general election.Seeing that Aijia was silent, Kashiwagi and Rika looked at each other, "Lovetan didn't mean to be awkward. Mayu really wants to play with Lovetan like before." Aijia was silent for a while, and suddenly said: "I want to Graduated." "Hey!!!" Rika and Kashiwagi exclaimed in unison. "No way, Aijia, you can't graduate just because of a general election!!!" Lixiang spoke first. "That's right," Kashiwagi continued, "The general election is not as scary as imagined." "Of course you don't worry, you can all be elected anyway!" After Ai Jia yelled this sentence, she threw away Rika and Kashiwagi to keep her The hand ran away, leaving only Lixiang and Kashiwagi staring at each other.

Isn't Lixiang worried?How can it be!Lixiang never felt that she was more popular.In the past, when the handshake meetings were lined up, Rika often saw the nervousness and shyness of fans who only smiled politely in front of her when they faced other members.In fact, it is the difference between pushing and not pushing.Many fans who told themselves they liked turned their heads and stood in the handshake queue of other members.It's impossible to say that I don't feel sad, and Lixiang can only cheer herself up in her heart, 'It's much better than the beginning, isn't it, at least the queue for the handshake meeting has not stopped. '

The magazine resources and TV dramas provided by Yanyin have indeed increased Lixiang's popularity a lot, and people often recognize her on the road.But the general election is not based on how many people know you, but how many people can spend money for you.After all, to vote in the general election, you have to buy a disc.Li Xiang has no idea how many fans can buy discs for herself.But Lixiang is not as pessimistic as Aijia, and Lixiang, who is worried about the results of the general election, can only do everything possible to canvass votes.Magazines, variety shows, handshake parties, and every opportunity to canvass votes, Li Xiang worked hard to canvass votes.But the anxious mood can't be calmed down. The closer the general election is, the more anxious Lixiang has been suffering from insomnia for a long time, and the members have also expressed their concern through various channels.Rika was moved by the concern of the members, but she couldn't calm down, so she ushered in Rika's birthday festival.

A birthday festival is a performance that celebrates a member's birthday.Rika's birthday is on June 6, and the birthday festival was arranged on the 22rd.

A happy birthday festival finally came to an end, and Li Xiang, who had accepted everyone's birthday wishes, closed her eyes and made a wish, "Sure enough, I still hope that the general election can enter the circle." ' Lixiang was full of hope.When I opened my eyes, I saw that all the lights were turned off, only the faint light of the candles remained.Rika didn't think much, but blew out the candle in front of her eyes with some doubts, and her eyes fell into darkness.Not knowing what happened, Rika looked at the front in confusion, but saw a little light shining from the auditorium. 'It's a light stick! Rika, who understood a little, looked carefully, and saw the four letters "RIKA" formed by the fluorescent sticks in front of her.

Lixiang couldn't help crying, and the pressure for such a long time disappeared in an instant. 'With such a group of fans, what else can I not be satisfied with. Lixiang thought with satisfaction, "Even if the general election does not enter the circle, as long as I still have such a group of fans, I will definitely not give up and continue to work hard."

The moved Rika finally got a good night's sleep after such a long period of insomnia. She dreamed of fans, and she even showed a satisfied smile in her sleep.

And the next day, the 12th single "Tears of Surprise!" "The release also symbolizes the beginning of the general election.