>>9013997Not that guy but it definitely has an impact on them getting in.
I personally don't care much that Ina recommended two members and they both got in, but it is totally different to Nijisanji wanting to prioritise group chemistry and hiring people who they know will 100% get along with one another. They couldn't let this branch flop and it didn't because of how easily they all settled. We know it was Noor who had sway in the scouting decisions and she didn't really know any of them.
Same goes for Wave 3, with Lyrica possibly joining, one of her best friends, and one who is a big Niji geek that has spoken to all of them already.
The male branch and beyond may be a different story, but by that point they'll be entering a branch of best friends.