Ep. 11: Kaji Improvises and Setsu Struggles with His Musical Identity
Aired on June 12, 2021
Kaji plays on with a broken string, improvising to delight the crowd before a lunch break. Outside, Souichi denies interest to Seiryuu, while Umeko tells Setsu to revive Matsugorou's sound. Setsu feels torn between honoring his grandfather and his teammates' wishes. On stage, he begins playing Matsugorou's style, receiving a lukewarm response. Mid-performance, he switches back to his own style, winning over the audience with his authentic approach.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Matsugorou Cup team competition features Mai Tanuma and the Osaka team led by Kaji Takaomi.
- Ep. 8 · Yui Plans to Quit Shamisen as Fukuoka and Mai's Teams Perform
- Ep. 9 · Umezono shamisen club harmonizes to win third place and special award
- Ep. 10 · Matsugorou Cup Individual Competition Begins with Pressure on Setsu
- Ep. 11 · Kaji Improvises and Setsu Struggles with His Musical Identity
- Ep. 12 · Setsu's Third Place Finish and Broken Trophy Lead to School Absence