Ep. 3: Ritsuka persists in inviting Mafuyu to join the band despite repeated rejections.
Aired on July 25, 2019

Ritsuka is stunned by Mafuyu’s singing voice and invites him to join the band, but Mafuyu declines. Ritsuka refuses to accept this answer and continues to pursue Mafuyu, causing Mafuyu to start avoiding him. During a band practice session, Haruki confronts Ritsuka, urging him to consider Mafuyu’s feelings and perspective regarding the persistent invitations. The episode highlights the growing tension between Ritsuka’s determination and Mafuyu’s discomfort, as Haruki challenges Ritsuka to reflect on the emotional impact of his actions on his bandmate.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Ritsuka Uenoyama meets Mafuyu Satō who requests guitar lessons and repairs.
- Ep. 2 · Ritsuka Teaches Mafuyu Guitar After Bandmates Persuade Him
- Ep. 3 · Ritsuka persists in inviting Mafuyu to join the band despite repeated rejections.
- Ep. 4 · Mafuyu joins the band while Ritsuka practices guitar and Haruki receives a live performance invitation.
- Ep. 5 · Haruki Reflects on Meeting Ritsuka During His Band's Disbandment Era
- Ep. 6 · Ritsuka learns of Mafuyu's ex's death and Akihiko suggests he write lyrics.
- Ep. 7 · Ritsuka confronts his emotions and seeks guidance from Akihiko while Mafuyu suffers his frustration.