bdsm-fiction Chapter 12, First Dance Practice
Chapter 12, First Dance Practice
The heavy solid wood door was gently pushed open, and the newly renovated practice room was noisy and bustling. Shui Shui looked around for a while, and seeing that most people had not noticed her arrival, she did not make a sound. She walked straight to the provisional captain, Sakurai Reika, and poked her on the back.
(Nogizaka first-generation student, first generation captain)
Reika, who was chatting happily with a female colleague from the same all-girls school, turned around and saw that it was Nagahama, who had also passed the selection process. She quickly greeted her, "Oh, it's Nagahama. Is there something you need?"
Shuishui smiled sweetly and handed the document in her hand to her: "Sakurai-san, this is what the president asked me to give you. It's about our championship, and you might need to make some preparations in advance."
"Okay, I understand."
Although they were both selected, Sleepy was the only member who had alarmed the president and was always by his side. Anyone with eyes could see that Sleepy was special. Therefore, Sakura wasn't too surprised that it was she, rather than her manager, who informed them of this. She nodded and accepted the notification.
"That's all then, I'll be going now. By the way, how long until class?"
Having completed her task, Shui Shui didn't linger. After receiving a reply from the captain, she gracefully departed and found a corner to begin stretching her body.
Watching her diligent figure, Captain Sakura shook her head. As a veteran who had lived in an all-girls school for many years and had a deep understanding of the all-girls environment, she could vaguely sense that some members of the team were actually somewhat unhappy about Neru's unconventional behavior and the special treatment she received from the club president. She had originally planned to talk to her about this, but...
"It's going to be tough. I suggest you give up. Nagahama is the kind of person who has a lot of opinions. And everyone from the president to Konno-san spoils her so much. I don't think she'll listen to you, Reika."
The girl sitting on the folding chair next to her raised an eyebrow and voiced her concerns to Sakurai Reika. She was wearing a simple white T-shirt and black sweatpants, her hair neatly tied in a high ponytail, and holding a notebook filled with dense writing. She was none other than Wakatsuki Yumi, a first-generation member who had also passed the audition.
(Nogizaka first-term student, in charge of male servants)
"Yeah," Sakura-sensei gave a wry smile, not refuting. "But as captain, we can't just keep turning a blind eye. If we can't handle Nagahama, do you think the other side will be any easier?"
Upon hearing this, Yue Shao involuntarily looked towards the other end of the practice room—in the direction of a small group centered around two Saitama characters. After a long silence, he sighed.
"Where girls gather, these kinds of things are bound to happen. But I still advise you not to get too involved. If anything happens, call your agent and see how the adults handle it first."
"Yes, you're right, I know what to do."
Team Sakura nodded, knowing that Yue Shao's words were mature and prudent, and silently kept them in mind. The two chatted for a while longer, and soon the door to the practice room was pushed open again, and a man wearing a black practice uniform and with a capable demeanor walked in.
"Hello everyone, I'm your dance teacher, TAKAHIRO." Without any pleasantries, the man walked straight to the mirror. "From today onwards, I will be in charge of your dance training. We'll start with the most basic standing postures and stretches. Everyone, line up in four rows, one meter apart in all directions."
The girls quickly lined up in a flurry of activity. Shuishui also stood up from the corner, walked briskly to the line, and came to stand next to Takayama Kazumi.
"Neru, are you training with us too?" Kazumi Takayama asked softly, with a friendly smile on her face. As the older sister in the team, she got along well with most of the people, but she wasn't very familiar with Neru. Taking this opportunity, she took the initiative and started to talk to her.
"Kazumi, why are you asking that? Didn't you count me in the first generation?" Shui Shui looked at her with a grin. Although they hadn't known each other for long, Shui Shui's kind-hearted personality and her aura as the glue that held the team together had left a strong impression on her, so she didn't hold back when talking to her.
"No, no, how could that be?" Gao Shan smiled and waved his hand, clearly aware that she was joking. He wanted to say something more, but Teacher TKHR at the front of the group announced that they should start practicing. The two looked at each other and stopped talking, following the teacher to start warming up.
As a long-established developed country, most girls from normal families in Japan receive some kind of extracurricular training, most commonly in piano, ballet, etc. Almost everyone has some related experience. Therefore, although Teacher TKHR started with some intensity, most girls were still able to keep up, and many of them could easily bend over backwards and do the splits, showing their very strong foundation from childhood.
In the group, Inoue, widely recognized as one of the top two visual members of the first generation, easily completed all the stretching exercises. Compared to her peers who would flail their hair and make all sorts of grimaces when exercising, the composed Inoue not only had beautiful postures but even had the leisure to tidy her hair in front of the mirror, revealing a very precocious sense of self-management typical of celebrities. She glanced at the others around her who were grimacing in pain, a hint of barely perceptible superiority flashing in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it.
(A fifth-generation member of Nogizaka46, a woman who makes a living off her looks)
Behind her, Rina Uemura, who belongs to the same "older sister" line as Takayama but looks even younger than the youngest member of the first generation, Ayaka Tsutsui, is at the other extreme. Although she looks young, the flexibility of her joints is very much in line with her age, even giving off a sense of being old-fashioned. She can't press down on her legs or open her arms. Although she can be seen to be working very hard, the teacher still sees a sense of helplessness in her and silently remembers her name.
(Keyakizaka 1st generation, ageless fairy)
After two hours of basic training, everyone collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, too exhausted to even lift their arms. Even A-He, who was always mindful of his appearance, was no exception. Empty water bottles and towels used for wiping sweat were scattered on the practice room floor, and the air was filled with the scent of sweat and youth.
"Alright, that concludes today's training." Teacher TKHR clapped her hands. "Go back and review the points I mentioned. Kubo-san has already given me the first single. I'll choreograph the dance within a week. You don't have much time left, get out of class dismissed."
After saying that, he left the practice room dressed in black, leaving behind only a chorus of wails.