AMBot | 06/02/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Episode 8 begins with Shiho confronting Aki about her feelings for Yori. Aki denies having romantic feelings for Yori, but Shiho doubts this. Aki insists that her band gets a performance slot, even though Shiho tries to dissuade her. Aki's determination convinces Shiho to give in.

Later, Aki tells Mayu, Kaori, and Yori that their band deserves a spot in the concert. She mentions that Shiho's band, Laureley, also made it. Yori suggests that Shiho might have enjoyed playing with SSGIRLS, but Aki believes Shiho was just pretending to be happy.

Aki meets Shiho at school and proposes a bet: if SSGIRLS performs better than Laureley at the concert, Shiho must explain why she left SSGIRLS. Reluctantly, Shiho agrees. Later, Himari meets Yori and gives her cake to celebrate SSGIRLS' success at the audition. During their walk, Yori tells Himari about the feud between SSGIRLS and Laureley. Himari realizes the connection and promises to support Yori at the concert.

The next day, Himari learns from Miki about the strained relationship between Aki and Shiho and wants to help them reconcile. She goes to a restaurant and meets Shiho, who works there. Shiho tells her about her ambition to work professionally with Laureley. Himari persuades Shiho to reveal why she wants to go pro.

In a flashback, we see a young Shiho, a talented violinist confident in her superiority. She meets Kyou and helps her find a lost stuffed animal. The two become friends and talk about their dreams. When Shiho watches Kyou perform, she realizes Kyou is better and decides to practice harder.

Shiho tells Himari how, after repeated losses to Kyou, she eventually gave up playing the violin. Later, inspired by Kyou's passion for the guitar, Shiho decides to become a famous guitarist—a dream Kyou had abandoned.

The episode ends with Shiho firmly resolved to achieve her goal of becoming a famous guitarist.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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