Watching the subbed Asayan shuffle episodes inspired this topic.
I think the old Asayan episodes make it obvious that there was huge rivalry in H!P back in the days when H!P was less than 20 members.
But I'm not sure if there's been such rivalry to be seen recently. At least the girls don't seem as serious when they mention it. So has H!P changed so that there's less rivalry within it or is it still there rivalry, but it's just more difficult to spot?
If there's less rivalry, why is it that way? When did it change?
At least the shuffle groups don't sell individual singles anymore, so that takes a bit of rivalry out of it. But do the girls still compete of lead lines in group songs? Does eg. Konno do her very best in the booth every time when recording a song, hoping she'd get the spotlight?
And, finally, which members do you think worry about rivalry the most? (It's not like we know so feel free to say anyone, though some kinda explanation would be great.) How about in general - Is it the kids? Is it Momusu? Is it Country Musume
? How about soloists. Do they think "damn, I gotta sell more than that unit or else!!"?
Hahhahahah sometimes I ask too many questions.
But hey, please discuss.