Ep. 10: Kousei's piano performance falters as he faces his mother's trauma.
Aired on December 12, 2014
Kousei begins his piano performance with strong momentum, but his playing deteriorates midway through the piece. The audience notices the inconsistency and begins to murmur, raising doubts about the rumors that he can no longer hear his own music. Kaori, Tsubaki, and Watari watch from the crowd, silently cheering him on, while Emi and Takeshi observe with concern after finishing their own performances. Alone on stage, Kousei struggles internally, confronting the deep-seated trauma associated with his mother as he attempts to recover his composure and continue playing despite the growing uncertainty surrounding his abilities.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Kousei confronts his past while Kaori pushes him toward a competition and Tsubaki feels isolated.
- Ep. 7 · Kousei prepares for the competition while Kaori offers encouragement and rivals await.
- Ep. 8 · Takeshi performs with thunderous applause while Emi finds renewed motivation through Kousei and Kaori.
- Ep. 9 · Emi performs passionately for Kousei while he confronts his mother's ghost before playing.
- Ep. 10 · Kousei's piano performance falters as he faces his mother's trauma.
- Ep. 11 · Kousei's performance concludes as Hiroko Seto comments on the emotional depth of his piano playing.
- Ep. 12 · Kaori Invites Kousei to Play Kreisler's Love's Sorrow at the Towa Music Competition
- Ep. 13 · Kousei performs Kreisler's Love's Sorrow alone at the gala concert without Kaori
- Ep. 14 · Kousei and friends visit hospitalized Kaori while Tsubaki struggles with changing feelings