I have made an epic observation.

Okay, so at pretty much all idol concerts, there will be the obligatory photos on sale. AKB48 is no different! And it kind of pains me to think of how many tables photo sets for forty-eight girls must occupy. But anyway, I’ve noticed something odd about AKB48’s photos, in comparison to their “rival” group, Hello! Project’s: The quality.

I don’t mean the quality of the photos themselves (though whoever their photographers are, they need to be fired, regardless), I mean how they fare once they’ve been bought. In all the scans I’ve seen of H!P’s photos, they’ve been in perfect, pristine condition. AKB48’s, on the other hand, are always all beaten up. Damn, treat the ladies nicely.

This one, though, completely takes the cake.

I brightened the image, obviously, but just pay attention to the circled part. Um… What exactly is that? D: I know Sato Natsuki is hot shit, but please wait until after you’ve scanned it, thanks. I don’t want to see that. Even poor Nacchi is looking at the mess in disgust. (Actually, that’s more like her sexy face, but work with me.)

I just wanted to make some icons. ;_;