February 26th, BYShow Studio
The recording started with the camera facing empty seats. The two MCs walked in and greeted everyone, with their usual spunky enthusiasm.
"I guess by now, our viewers realized that something is missing... as much as we like having the studio to ourselves, I'm sure there are some excited boys waiting to join us," Saito said as Hora nodded vigorously. As soon as she said that, a staff member gave the signal to the second generation, allowing them to walk onto the set and stand between the two show hosts.
"Since the first generation isn't here... how about you guys steal their seats! Come on, don't be shy! You're taking over the show so do it properly. We even did something for you guys," Hora laughed as the camera focused on the seats where the second generation members' names had been written.
They were asked to sit down as the MCs made their speech, wishing them the best of luck for their first official episode recording and how they were certain that the boys would do a great job. At some point, Hora left the set for a few seconds, coming back while rolling what seemed like a long table with a box covered in wrapping paper.
"We have a gift for you in order to celebrate your first recording... and also, let's admit it, to celebrate these punks' absence. What a vacation, right?" He grinned for a split second, after which he went back to his usual grumpy expression. "What a better way to party than with this!"
He lifted up the box with Saito's help. Placed in the middle were a rectangular, delicious looking cream cake along with enough bottle of coca cola for everyone. They asked for all the boys to sit at the table and take a picture for memory's sake, and then proceeded to divide the cake. When they all had a piece of it in front of them, the MCs included, the plan went into motion. "Let's all try it at once, and thank our viewers for their support. 3, 2, 1... eat!" But the MCs only pretended to take a bite.
Iida Sasuke, the second generation and BYS42's youngest member, was the very first to swallow his bite. And the taste of it was beyond terrible. It was so disgusting that he spit it out instinctively. It was unbearable. Salty enough that his mouth already felt dry. So spicy that his tongue and throat went numb. Was the cream wasabi? That's what it felt like...
In order to get rid of the bad taste, and soothe the burning sensation, Sasuke grabbed a bottle of coca cola and gulped it down, only to spit the liquid. Vinegar. It was vinegar. Or something similar. He felt tears on the corner of his eyes. That's how horrible it tasted. Is this how I die, he suddenly thought.
As the boys were reacting to this very special treat, Hora clapped his hands together, a look of pure joy on his face. "Smile for the camera! That's a sight I want to keep forever."
They also took another picture after, just for the fun of it. When the boys finally returned to their seats - after a sip of well-deserved water - the MCs were still laughing. "Let's watch a clip of this beautiful moment together. We couldn't let you join the BYShow family without some sacrifice. But you're officially in now! Congratulations, boys!"