So, based on the information I have thus far, the hierarchy I think is currently:
NMB: Sayanee, Milky > Yuihan =or> Nana > Aina, Fuuko.
Fans seem to be accepting of this lineup.
HKT: Meru > Sakura, Haruppi > Sasshi, Aika > Annya, Natsumi, Wakatabe, Madoka, etc.
I sense controversy looming..
SKE: Rie >or=or< WMatsui; but Rie > Churi seems like the case.
I sense a lot of controversy looming!
Imo, the purpose of NMB, HKT, & SKE here is to provide supporting fire to ensure Paru-centered Eien Pressure can be propelled above the million marks. If such is the case, than wouldn't it make more sense to ensure there are as little controversies as possible, to ensure fans of the respective reinforcement groups are happy to support this single? What that is happening right now sounds somewhat counter-productive toward this end imo. NMB is an exception thou.
Something more sensible to me would be:
HKT: Sakura, Haruppi > Sasshi, Aika > (Meru somewhere) Annya, Natsumi, Wakatabe, Madoka, etc.
Follow the SKE & NMB model in establishing double centre with Haruppi + Sakura.
SKE: WMatsui > Churi > Rie > etc.
Basically follows the current NMB model.
What do you folks think?