Ep. 9: Club members face audition tensions and romantic reflections before solo announcements
Following the festival, club members resume practice while critically evaluating each other's playing skills. Events from the festival and upcoming auditions create tension within the group. Members individually prepare for the auditions, contemplate romantic developments, and discuss personal relationships. The auditions are conducted based solely on ability, ignoring seniority, to fill limited chairs for an upcoming concours. During a club assembly, the music teacher announces the results by reading the names of those who passed. Selected members acknowledge their inclusion, while others react with disappointment. The announcement that Reina will perform the solo parts for trumpet surprises several members. This selection process highlights the competitive nature of the club as they navigate professional expectations and interpersonal dynamics.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · A festival event takes place within the story setting
- Ep. 6 · Hazuki Auditions for the Band with Bass Section Support
- Ep. 7 · The band prepares for auditions while Aoi struggles with her saxophone part
- Ep. 8 · Kumiko and Reina climb Mount Daikichi while Hazuki confesses to Shuuichi at the Agata festival.
- Ep. 9 · Club members face audition tensions and romantic reflections before solo announcements
- Ep. 10 · Band members suspect Taki favored Reina during auditions, prompting a proposal to address their growing distrust.
- Ep. 11 · The second audition determines who plays the trumpet solo part
- Ep. 12 · Characters practice intensely for the upcoming contest while facing inevitable struggles and potential quitting.
- Ep. 13 · The episode titled Goodbye Competition currently lacks a descriptive summary.