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AMBot | 05/13/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Kumiko is in the bass section's club room, thinking about the upcoming auditions. Satsuki and Mayu bring photos from the Agata Festival, but Mayu isn't in any of them—instead, she took selfies. Satsuki gives Suzume some advice while Kumiko corrects a mistake Kanade made during a piece. Kanade is surprised and jokes about how she helped her "enemy" by pointing out the tough competition among the clarinets.
Mayu considers withdrawing from the audition because she feels guilty about replacing a long-standing player. Kumiko reassures her that the best players are chosen based on merit and that everyone would be happy if she were selected. As Kumiko reflects on past events, she meets Azusa, who shares her desire for a musical career—though not as a professional musician.
Kumiko encourages her classmates, including Kaho, who is worried about the competition. Suzume can't wait to hear Kumiko play the solo part with Kousaka. After Kanade's audition, Mayu takes the stage and gives her best performance while Kumiko and Kanade listen. Then, Kumiko finishes her own audition, striving to impress Taki and Michie.
Kousaka congratulates her bandmates, and Michie announces the results, revealing who will advance to the Prefecturals. Midori congratulates Hazuki, and Suzume rushes to Tsubame. Satsuki, frustrated by her loss, is comforted by Hazuki, who reminds her of future opportunities.
Kanade congratulates Kumiko for earning the solo part. Mayu joins in, happy that more euphonium players will be competing. Kanade teases Mayu, and Kumiko asks her to calm down. Mirie questions why Satsuki didn't impress Taki and Michie, but Kumiko urges her to trust their decision.
Kumiko worries about future concerns regarding her solo position. Mayu asks about the piece she’ll be playing, but Kumiko refuses to reveal details. Later, Kumiko visits Taki, who chose Suzume despite her clumsiness because of her amazing sound. They argue, but Kumiko relents.
Kumiko meets Kousaka, who was just discussing her career aspirations with her homeroom teacher. Kousaka congratulates Kumiko and hopes she can keep the solo part until the national championships. She encourages her bandmates for the Prefectural competition. The episode ends with Kumiko motivating her bandmates with the Kitauji High School cheer.
Mayu considers withdrawing from the audition because she feels guilty about replacing a long-standing player. Kumiko reassures her that the best players are chosen based on merit and that everyone would be happy if she were selected. As Kumiko reflects on past events, she meets Azusa, who shares her desire for a musical career—though not as a professional musician.
Kumiko encourages her classmates, including Kaho, who is worried about the competition. Suzume can't wait to hear Kumiko play the solo part with Kousaka. After Kanade's audition, Mayu takes the stage and gives her best performance while Kumiko and Kanade listen. Then, Kumiko finishes her own audition, striving to impress Taki and Michie.
Kousaka congratulates her bandmates, and Michie announces the results, revealing who will advance to the Prefecturals. Midori congratulates Hazuki, and Suzume rushes to Tsubame. Satsuki, frustrated by her loss, is comforted by Hazuki, who reminds her of future opportunities.
Kanade congratulates Kumiko for earning the solo part. Mayu joins in, happy that more euphonium players will be competing. Kanade teases Mayu, and Kumiko asks her to calm down. Mirie questions why Satsuki didn't impress Taki and Michie, but Kumiko urges her to trust their decision.
Kumiko worries about future concerns regarding her solo position. Mayu asks about the piece she’ll be playing, but Kumiko refuses to reveal details. Later, Kumiko visits Taki, who chose Suzume despite her clumsiness because of her amazing sound. They argue, but Kumiko relents.
Kumiko meets Kousaka, who was just discussing her career aspirations with her homeroom teacher. Kousaka congratulates Kumiko and hopes she can keep the solo part until the national championships. She encourages her bandmates for the Prefectural competition. The episode ends with Kumiko motivating her bandmates with the Kitauji High School cheer.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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