I do. Some of you folks are fortunate enough not to have spent crucial developmental periods watching idol animes (I wouldn't give them a letter of recommendation if you know what I'm saying) but they have ingrained within me like how water becomes you. Therefore, I present to you my pipe dream explicitly:
It starts with an intense affair, one that involves an attraction so strong it repels. From there, it blossoms into a pledge of allegiance born out of embers of passion and dedication from both parties. No such thing in this world is exclusive so we can observe a repetition at large. Therefore, characteristically human, you start to develop external problems to the homeland security, and what better way to solve that than waging a war.
Thrusted into the trench pits of rivalry, an AKB Senbatsu-esque competition is formulated. One where everyone involved gives it their 150% all like the kids taking Suneung. The nation's fiercest warriors brute it out in a display of various courtship rituals just to win the hearts of many. For some, it is a glorified phallic object measuring contest or a MAMA with rankings and for some, it is an event to show appreciation and growth to themselves and fans. Pick your flavor. In the end, you get a spicy competition that marks the peak of the year with a steady supply of performances for everyone to gush over until the next moon arrives.
Eventually, it will become a popularity contest, sure. But just imagine the potential narratives able to be generated from this.
"Smaller group with growing fanbase SHOCKS the nation with emotional win over favorites"
"Top group continues to cement their dominance"
"A change in guardian? X Group falls from glory with deteriorating placings"
"Passing of the torch. Y Ent legacy secured with newly debuted group soaring at #3"
Just imagine how the first headline would play out. Underdogs winning after a heartfelt performance about growth and breaking personal barriers, playing to the weakness of many, who can resist a good concept that mirrors themselves? As they are announced, you can see the members shocked and in utter disbelief. Walking up to the podium, some members begin to cry and they deliver yet again a warm speech that plucks the heartstrings of populace. Just imagine the tweets quoting those members, it's like a patriotic event.
But, of course, many negative sides are yet to be shined upon. That is my reverie
