AMBot | 05/27/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The band from Kitauji High School goes to a three-day summer camp, where Taki informs Kumiko about the upcoming auditions for the Kansai competition. At the camp, Mayu asks Kumiko questions about the camp and offers her support.

Masahiro and Satomi introduce themselves to the new band members, and Taki encourages everyone to shine during the auditions. The bassists voice their fears, while some members listen to Kousaka practicing the solo part.

Kanade believes the band will make it to the Nationals if Kumiko and Kousaka play the solo part. After an intense rehearsal, Kumiko and her friends eat in the cafeteria and talk about the auditions. Kousaka invites Kumiko to practice together.

During practice, Kousaka mentions Kumiko’s warnings from Taki and praises Mayu’s instincts, but she is determined to perform with Kumiko at the Nationals. Later, Mayu asks Kumiko if she should withdraw from the audition, but Kumiko urges her to do her best, emphasizing that the best players are needed.

Mayu responds that Kumiko would be upset if a new student took her role. Kumiko questions Mayu’s confidence and recalls a past situation involving Yuuko, Kousaka, and Kaori.

Kumiko meets Hazuki and Midori and talks to them about Motomu’s possible romantic interest in Midori. Kumiko goes to her audition and gives her best, followed by Mayu. Afterward, Kumiko talks with Shuuichi and Kousaka and finds Midori alone. They ask about Motomu, but Midori remains silent. Kousaka wants to leave, but Kumiko insists that Midori comes along.

The next morning, Kumiko thinks of Asuka and plays where Asuka once played. Taki announces the audition results: Kanade will not perform with the euphonium players, and Mayu will take the solo part alongside Kousaka. The episode ends with Kumiko’s reaction to this news.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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