https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1a54y1a7WW
In this week's episode, coverage of the Kenshuusei "Vocal" & "Dance" selection auditions is shown. Plus, in a last minute rush, they added the surprise announcement at the Kenshuusei Recital held on March 7th.
- They begin with the "Dance" auditions for Tsubaki Factory's "Fuwari, Koi Dokei". They auditioned in 2 groups. The Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit members also audition separately. The judges are Mitsubachi, Ueno, as well as Miyamoto Karin.
- After, the Kenshuusei all gather in the room for the results. The Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit members were currently at the H!P concert, so they were on remote video call. The judges have made their selection. They announced it will be Nakayama Natsume, Onoda Karin, Hiromoto Ruli and Uemura Hasumi. In their interview, each of them were pretty stoked to be selected.
- Next, they begin the "Vocal" audition. The song is Fujimoto Miki's "Aenai Negai Nichiyoubi". They didn't show everyone, but they featured some of the singers in their audition (Yonemura, Kubota, Hirayama, Yofuu, Yamada). They didn't show the audition clips of the winners until they were selected.
- The judges have made their selection. Ueno-sensei announced it will be Ishiguri Kanami, and Kitahara Momo for the Tokyo shows, and Nishizaki Miku, and Arisawa Ichika for the Osaka shows. They were pretty happy, especially Nishizaki.
- At the end of show, they showed quick clips of the Kenshuusei Recital from yesterday, including the "Seishun Collection" performance. Right after that, the Kenshuusei were beginning to perform the last song, but Makoto stepped in and said they have an announcement. Some of the girls were very surprised, that they forgot to social distance. Makoto reminded them to stand apart.
- Makoto announces Fukumura Mizuki will be making a "live report" for them. The members were surprised when she walked in.
- Fukumura says they are aiming to make a new Hello! Project group by the end of this year! She also announced that the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit members will be in this new group. Fukumura says there will be more members added to the group. The Kenshuusei have a significant chance to be in this group. Makoto emphasizes the word "Chance".
- Fukumura announces that Kenshuusei will have their own concert at Nakano Sun Plaza on April 17th. She says they usually perform "recitals" at Nakano Sun Plaza, but this time they will perform an actual concert there. The "Spring Ability Test" will be on May 3rd.
- Makoto gives the Kenshuusei words of encouragement and Mizuki is thankful and happy for making this announcement to the Kenshuusei. The Kenshuusei unit members have tears in their eyes.
Next week, as they walk into the studio, we will get see the moment it was decided that the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit members members will be in a new group. Plus more rare footage exclusive to Hello Dream. You've got to see this.
"PofuPofu"
Looking at the preview for next week, I think the Kenshuusei Unit members were already told beforehand about an announcement for them (whether they were told they would debut or a new group would be formed). Still, they had genuine tears when it was announced at the recital.