Ep. 12: Setsu's Third Place Finish and Broken Trophy Lead to School Absence

Setsu earns third place after changing his playing style mid-performance, while Souichi wins the competition with a flawless song. During the awards ceremony, Umeko presents Setsu with his trophy but drops and breaks it just before handing it over. She expresses disappointment that he chose not to play Matsugorou's style. Criticism intensifies from Ryuugen and Seiryuu, causing Setsu to leave the event feeling dejected. Consequently, Setsu skips several days of school to reflect on his future and debate which musical path he should pursue.

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