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Nogizaka Year End Gift Gran Prix

The newcomer 5th members

will pick out the senpai that has helped them out the most

and express their gratitude with a gift in this episode

The senpais will step up if they think they're getting the present

In the event that a kouhai suffers the embarrassment of finding that her love is not mutual

there will be a lethal punishment drink

Tonight we'll start with Ioki

Who has been taking good care of her?

Now then

Its got to be me

If you believe you're the senpai about to get Ioki's gift then please raise your hand

dozo

ah that is quite a bunch of people

It is these 5 members who believe they share a mutual love with Ioki

ah! Yamashita-san

I seem to remember Yamashita-san hardly ever winning these

Well when we did this for the 4th members I got rejected a lot

[ Cried after getting Kaki's Valentine ]

Well let's hear what she has to say

I was with her on the Tachiuo fishing trip

They did that shoot together

We were together for her very first difficult shoot

And then my birthday this year

salted pickling paste

she gave me some as a birthday present

It was so delicious

To go out and buy that heavy bag of pickling paste just for me

you have to really love somebody to do that

Doesn't that settle it?

And next its Kaki

ah that's 2 in a row

back to back

arigatou gozaimasu

Well I don't really go out to dinner with the members

but Ioki-chan is the only person I've gone out to dinner with before

[ The one and only dinner buddy ]

What did you eat?

yakiniku

That's right

But it was actually all Ioki-chan's idea

Ioki invited you?

Since we had some time to kill between events she's like

Would you like to join me?

she totally invited me

[ An invitation from you ]

Doesn't that settle it?

Going out to dinner...much like we saw from Yoda earlier

That instantly brings you closer together

So that's why Kaki-san is up here again

You want that gift don't you

Tsutsui is back here again

She is Retry-san

Tsutsui why do you believe its you?

I've also gone out with her to eat shaved ice

shaved ice?

[ The sugary Tsutsui Ayame ]

I really love shaved ice

so Ioki-chan invited me out

[ Ioki the woman of invites ]

Lots of people up here because Ioki invited them out

Ioki is sending out invites

Also she had her camera

and she took lots of pictures

Maybe she likes me?

[ Believes its love ]

Its become yakiniku versus shaved ice

[ Which will you order? ]

And Seimiya

Back when she had just joined the group

she said in an interview "I love Seimiya-san"

ahh this is an indicator that she could win it

That was the first time that had happened to me

I was so happy that I gave her a present of my favorite tea

so maybe this could be a return gift

since she'd remember it

Its just that....Himura-san

yabai

The next person is quite a presence among the 5s

[ The typhoon of senpai vibes appears ]

So Kuromi...why do you believe her present is for you?

eh? First of all my family has this close friend in Hong Kong

who is also a friend of Ioki-chan's mother

Coincidence?

That's right

So we have family ties

[ Bizarre story to lead with ]

When we were on the road for summer tour...before those concerts

I was constantly with Ioki-chan before those concerts

Even the post tour wrap up party

we sat across from each other and joked around

Hanging out on tour is a pretty big factor

Plus she has family ties with her

Year end gifts are really designed for this

[ Turning into a real year end gift? ]

Which senpai does Ioki really want to give a gift to?

Who could it be?

She's not up here....

She's not there!

And Ioki is crying

That's right! This was also a possible scenario!

[ Forgot there could be trauma for the kouhai ]

Well then....who did Ioki want to give her present to?

Sakura-san

Endo

It was Endo

what? why?!

Why didn't you step forward?

If only I could have mustered the courage to go up there...

During the tour I was feeling a little depressed

there was a moment where I took a break and started crying

Instead of asking me "What's wrong?"

she stayed with me and held me for like 30 minutes

I appreciated that so much and was so happy

Even though you had this happen

well Endo didn't think what she was doing was such a big deal

no...but still

ahhh~ eh? what?

wait! wait! wait!

[ Currently discombobulated ]

And then Ioki presented her beloved Endo with a bouquet of flowers

Isn't that wonderful though

the relationship between those two

You 2 know you're not done yet right

[ For these 2 its THE ENDO ]

So they're not done yet?

They're not finished

They'll get the punishment drink

After this feel good story there's a punishment drink?

[ They'll form a stronger friendship from having to endure the drink together ]

They're holding hands

You should have stepped forward!

gomen! gomen!

But thanks for allowing us to record a punishment scene so quickly

[ A warning to the rest of them ]

The next person to confess their feelings to a senpai is Ichinose

Which senpais believe they'll be getting Ichinose's gift

please raise your hands...dozo

oh right there....right there

3...there's 3 of them

Its these 3 people that believe they're getting her gift

Iwamoto appears to be laughing though

ehh its like...

this year...

heh heh

on tour....

Why are you laughing?

[ Renka can't stop laughing ]

Being put in this situation is so funny

She's always telling me that she loves me

So Mi-kyun

she's so fun to be around

and senpais get so affectionate with her so

I don't have too much confidence here but

I'm not the type of person that can approach kouhais however

its like she thinks I'm cute and can't make eye contact with me

she acts a little strange around me

she likes me in that way

[ Getting kyuns from Iwamoto ]

now then...ah!

hai

Yamashita-san

hai

She's back up here again

once again

This time I have some solid evidence

What is it?

We went out for dinner the other day

[ The ultimate card ]

On the car ride there

we took the same car to dinner and she said

I get so nervous when I'm with Mizuki-san

I can't even breathe properly

that's what she tells me

If she found someone she loves more than me

wouldn't she basically die

[ One step prior to death ]

That's why I think it has to be me

Having dinner together has been mentioned a lot so far

What did you have for dinner?

yakiniku

Why is Himura-san so obsessed with what's for dinner?

[ Since they brought it up ]

Its a huge factor

They used to say yakiniku was a big step in a romantic relationship

ah yakiniku

yakiniku!

And Tamura

During this year's tour

Mi-kyun had MC duties

and she did some light comedy for it

so then during rehearsal

she would say "Mayu-san please review me"

then she showed it to me one time

and she'd use that for the concert

At the convenience store

she walks right up to me

she says "Mayu-san please watch me"

Was she shoplifting?

[ Wants to show off her shoplifting skills? ]

Please watch how gutsy I am

What are you showing her inside of a convenience store?

For each stop on tour

I had a different gag

local humor

So I would always test my material on her

If it makes Mayu-tan laugh...

She's easy to talk to

stop right there

Do you remember what you had her review inside the store?

A Tyrannosaurus dancing to [Jumping Joker Flash]

Tyrannosaurus dance?

Now then

That has to be funny

Its got to be

senpai please review this

hai...here it goes

you see...there's some laughter

[ That's what passed the review? ]

yabai yabai

Is Ichinose's present meant for any of the people standing up front?

Well then....go for it

Its Yamashita

Tamura

Shocked? Are you shocked?

You've got to be shocked

When I sensed she was heading this way I'm like

ah here she comes!

[ A wave of joy approaches ]

She never came

You must be so embarrassed

Iwamoto

Its not you

Ichinose isn't coming to see you

She's laughing really hard over there

I thought for sure she was going to Mayu

Tamura was mega mega shocked

HUH?!

[ Just realized she is not loved ]

Ichinose gave out her favorite mentaiko cod roe set as a gift

and also expressed her love for Yamashita

Why did you decide on Yamashita then?

I've always loved her

When Mizuki-san is there

I can push myself to keep going

Also she's taken me out to dinner

she takes really good care of me

When you're together in the small space of a car you can't breathe?

Its really painful

I'll start trembling

That's the lack of oxygen

[ Not enough air ]

You eat dinner after that?

Can you eat when you're around her?

I ate a whole lot

Why did you eat a lot?

[ Miku was hungry ]

The next senpais to step up to receive Sugawara's present

are these 4 people including Tamura and Iwamoto who are back again

Iwamoto

hai

You're getting Shokichi's present?

eh? I mean...you love me don't you?

[ Are you guys dating? ]

ah its Shokichi that's in love with Iwamoto then

There's a lot of love there

Renka-san is so cute I can't even look her in the eyes for more than 10 seconds

You lie! Could you walk up close to her for us?

Try staring at her for 10 seconds

ready start

10

9

8

kawaii

[ This cannot be happening ]

Among the fans

even they will say that Satsuki-chan loves Ren-tan

Its that well known

Then the people watching this already knew this would happen

eh? The fans will likely be surprised if I don't get her gift

[ Guaranteed win ]

She's the odds on favorite then

Have you had dinner together?

I haven't

no dinner then

And Tamura

yes we've had dinner together

[ Dinner just means more ]

Dinner is a huge factor

Plus we were together for the cycling hit campaign episode

[ Shokichi touring ]

The legendary cycling episode

I also will hear from the fans

hey Satsuki really likes you Mayu-chan

[ Accused of loving everybody ]

So the viewers are like "what? She loves 2 of them"

If I don't get her present

I think the fans will be shocked

[ An outpouring of shocked fans ]

Also

you've had dinner haven't you?

We've been out to dinner

What did you eat for dinner?

She never said what it was

We went out for yakiniku

yakiniku?

Is yakiniku the only thing you people eat?

[ Reliable choice ]

Yakiniku practically guarantees victory

Yakiniku is typically the action you see before you hit the jackpot

[ Favorable odds ]

Those 2 are serious contenders

one two in the rankings

Shibata are you sure about this?

It'll be ok

Do you have something?

Before a concert she'll tell me "Please let me touch your cheeks"

Every single time she'll want to touch my cheeks

ehh she wants to touch your cheeks?

Cheek touching is a pretty big deal

Recently she'll come up and make lots of small talk with me

I'm thinking she must be really comfortable around me

Sacchan will also write about me on her blog

and I'll see her comments on Mobame

I think the fans will be shocked if she doesn't give the gift to me

[ Making the fans fight their war ]

These 3 are strong contenders

Are you sure Tsutsui?

Its her 3rd time up here

Tsutsui you keep coming up here with weak arguments

[ Ayame's winning chances are weak ]

Tsutsui do you have a story or something?

Every time we meet it'll be several times

where she tells me that I'm cute

hai hai hai

When she tells me something like that

I don't know how to respond so I'll quickly

react coldly to her

[ Ice cold Ayame ]

She calls you cute and you give her the cold shoulder?

What a weak argument

[ Why did you come here? ]

Compared to these other 3 that sounded weak

How cold are you to her? Could you show us?

Tell her

Ayame-san you're looking cute as always....its so soothing

arigatou

That's the cold version?

ah it gets gradually colder

ah I get it....ah incremental coldness

You're cute as always

I think I really do love you

arigatou

You're looking so cute today Ayame-san...obviously

[ What the heck was that? ]

That's how you react when it gets repititive

She compliments me over and over again

Senpais overflowing with confidence kept on coming

Who will Sugawara select?

yes!

She went to Tamura

It was Tamura

Iwamoto...Iwamoto that's too bad

The next time one of these episodes comes around

I warned her that I wouldn't forgive her if she didn't pick me

[ Irreparable damage ]

You said that?

I said it a mega long time ago

eh?! And she still didn't pick you?

no....I've got a perfectly good reason for this

You sure? You already picked Tamura

[ True love with caveats? ]

And then you have Shibata

That's true

eh she'll never touch my cheeks ever again

[ Imposed sanctions ]

Tsutsui again...

She sounded so sure

She made some bold claims

I've built up a tolerance to getting rejected

[ Tsutsui is powerful ]

And with that said Sugawara

because of the hit campaign episode and the dinner

felt that Tamura took care of her

She expressed her love and gratitude for her

Please don't start hating her because you didn't get anything

[ Reminder #2 that this is just variety ]

Up next

who believes they'll be getting Kawasaki's gift?

It's these 5 people including Yoda and Endo who already received presents earlier

Well let's hear from Endo first

well...

she tells me "I took the Nogizaka audition because of Endo-san"

You said that?

What? That's huge!

Its settled

That totally settles it

[ Sakura in bloom? ]

Do the other people still want to say anything after that....

Tsutsui-san is proudly standing up there

yes that girl is acting like its her entrance ceremony

[ Brand new freshman class ]

She's excited about being at a new school

Keep fighting Tsutsui-san

Yoda!

hai

Why you?

Well she told me that she loves me

And also we've gone out to dinner together

There it is....dinner

What did you eat?

yakiniku

[ yakiniku jackpot! ]

yakiniku is a big deal

Its been a big factor so far

Just now Tamura had a yakiniku dinner

Its almost guaranteed

And Kaki

hai

Why you?

She was on a radio show with me this one time

On the show she said

I don't really like showing my teeth when I smile

but since I love Kaki-san's perfect smile

She basically told me that she copied my smile

When I smile I don't think about it

my teeth just stick out on their own

[ Just realized her teeth are exposed ]

But that's how you think of her

I think it would be wonderful to have a smile like hers

What a great story

That's super strong

And Tsutsui-san

hai

well...

I feel like we get along very well

You're friends?

We talk a lot and

since we first met

she often calls me Ayame-shaan

Ayame-shaan

[ Shaan Kawasaki ]

Also she told me "With Ayame-shan I feel totally comfortable even if nobody's talking"

And then Yumiki

You doing ok?

To be honest....I also

get called Yumiki-shan

[ Lots of shan usage ]

So about Kawasaki

I think she's just mumbling

Yumiki-shan

On the song [Ohitorisama Tengoku]

the song has a lot of jumps in it

She's like "These jumps are sure exhausting~"

[ Baka Kawasaki ]

She said this to you Yumiki?

The choreography being tiring

you don't say that to a senpai

That's true

She's either opening up to you or she doesn't really respect you

Is the person Kawasaki wants to give her present to standing in front of her?

Who is Kawasaki's true love?

She's moving! She's making her move!

ahhh Yoda

Yoda....2nd gift GET

Its the yakiniku!

yakiniku

yes!

Tsutsui...

you failed

eh? I felt pretty confident about that one though...

really?

eh how come?

[ panic ]

First time I've seen Tsutsui like this

Its the first time we've heard the sound of her heart breaking

[ Tsutsui is breaking... ]

And then Kawasaki expressed her feelings

Why did she select Yoda?

The way I joined the group

I joined later than the others

During that time I was really worried

Yoda-san sent me a LINE message so long that I had to scroll through several pages

I can't picture Yoda doing that

Yoda can't go past 2 sentences

[ The type that sends lazy replies ]

She writes that much?

You probably barely knew each other?

That message really touched my heart

And then the song [17-funkan]

the day we shot the video for it

That morning she's like

I'm really looking forward to seeing Sakura-chan at center

Do your best

She's there at every important point in my life

She's watching out for you

She's supporting you

Isn't Yoda amazing?

I assumed that if you asked Yoda for advice

she'd respond with horse stamps or something

[ Life changing horse ]

The next person to express their gratitude to a senpai is Ikeda

The senpais that think this present is for them raise your hand....dozo

Hands up....I see some hands up

The 3 people that stepped up for Ikeda's gift

They all had weak stories about getting a birthday present from Ikeda

Wait...but mine was the most recent

I'm August 8th

My birthday is closer

[ Random argument ]

Is the senpai that reached Ikeda's heart among them?

Its Kaki

Its Kaki

Its Kaki

I'm so happy

What's wrong?

huh?

What's wrong?

I really....

didn't have any experiences with the senpais like everyone else did

I didn't think anybody would come up here for me

[ Tears of anxiety ]

Its ok....I'm here for you

I'm here!

ah gomennasai

Would you 2 sit down please

[ Please leave the area ]

Ikeda received some time to cry and express her feelings

Why did she select Kaki?

Because I love her

What do you love about her?

You know how she's just so dazzling to watch

eh heh

eh heh~

eh heh heh heh

[ That laugh wasn't very dazzling ]

Next up...which senpais are stepping forward to claim Nakanishi's present?

dozo

one two...there's 3 people

Stepping forward this time

are these 3 members who have been rejected a lot

The frog girl is back

[ A gutsy return ]

Mukai

hai

well...

Aruno really loves reptiles

[ Back to the frog talk ]

Its not a reptile but I like frogs

so we're the same in a way

We'll hang out together

and we've had dinner together

You have?

hai

I wonder what they ate?

What did you eat for dinner?

yakiniku

OH!

[ verified jackpot? ]

She hit the yakiniku jackpot

When we were hanging out Aruno tells me

This is my first time hanging out with a senpai

So then being Aruno's first senpai

maybe I'll get a gift

Being the first is a solid reason

hai

That one could be huge

Seimiya

We got Seimiya up here

I think that everybody knows

on [Actually...]

we do the start of that song together

And then the Under Live

I aggressively approached her and said "Let's be friends"

[ Rei's big adventure ]

Around kouhais I end up being stoic but

since Aruno is a little bit older than me

I can approach her

I'd be really happy to get a gift from her

This sounds like a real possibility

The kouhais too...if you don't come up and talk to them it makes things difficult

I think so too

huh?

She came back

[ Cheeks Shibata ]

Shibata-san

Well we both grew up in the Chiba area

[ Chiba first ]

That's awful

There's lots of 5s that grew up in Chiba

I have a lot more

We're the same age

ah the same age

We did the Coming of Age ceremony together

we also did a unit song together

right?

[ That's all she's got ]

Do you hang out in your free time?

uwah...not really

[ It comes down to being Chiba locals ]

Is Nakanishi's true love among them?

Who did Nakanishi select?

She's moving....its one of them

Its one of them

ah? Is she here or not?

oh?

Its Mukai

Its Mukai

Its the yakiniku

I told you yakiniku was a major factor

yakiniku!

ah you've failed

Apparently you have to have a yakiniku dinner to be a real contender

Seimiya too

You have to approach them more

I guess I should invite people out

[ Energy zero ]

And then Nakanishi expressed her feelings

Why did she select Mukai?

In my early early days here

when I didn't know anything about anything

since it was such a tough time for me

she took me out to a reptile cafe

That made me so happy

that I decided right there that if there was an ever an episode like this I'd give her a gift

What's inside?

Its a meat gift set out of a catalog

To give out a catalog gift like that

that's a classic year end present

Now you can throw a yakiniku party from home

Let's eat this together

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