Ep. 9: Kai struggles during Chopin competition preliminaries while Shuhei performs normally
Aired on June 4, 2018
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During the preliminary rounds of the Chopin competition in Poland, Kai experiences a near meltdown. In contrast, Shuhei delivers his performance as usual without incident. When the two musicians meet again after the events, Shuhei feels a sense of frustration regarding the situation. The narrative focuses on the contrasting experiences of the two pianists during this specific stage of the international contest.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Shuhei returns to Tokyo while Kai discovers the broken piano and Takako vows victory for him.
- Ep. 6 · Kai learns the forest piano's legacy lives on through him.
- Ep. 7 · Shuhei Returns to Japan After Five Years to Find Kai
- Ep. 8 · Injured Takako visits Oita with teacher Shiba to meet Kai again
- Ep. 9 · Kai struggles during Chopin competition preliminaries while Shuhei performs normally
- Ep. 10 · Contestants perform at the Chopin competition while Kai notices similarities to Ajino
- Ep. 11 · Shuhei performs impressively while Kai encounters Polish pianist Lech during a walk.
- Ep. 12 · Kai takes his turn while Shuhei, Takako, and Ajino reflect on his journey in the forest.