On April 20th, AKB48�s official rival group Nogizaka46 attended HTC�s product launch event for their new smart phone, HTC J. It was also revealed that their second single, �Oide Shampoo� (to be released on May 2nd), will be the theme song for HTC�s upcoming CM.

At this event, sixteen members of Nogizaka46 made their appearance on stage and danced to �Oide Shampoo� in front of the audience. Prior to this event, Nogizaka46 had to change a part of their dance routine for this upcoming single, but the new dance routine was not performed on this day. However, member Sakurai Reika (17) made a statement regarding their new dance, �Although our previous dance routine was cute, the new dance routine is equally cute so I hope everyone looks forward to it,� with a smile.

Regarding the same release date of Nogizaka46�s second single and AKB48�s Sashihara Rino (19)�s solo single, Sakurai stated modestly, �More than a rival, I hope we both leave a favorable result on the charts and unite through this development.� However, when asked if she had the confidence to win against her senpai, she made a triumphant pose and declared that there was some "rivalry" with the statement, �I will do my best!�

Source & Image: Asahi News