Ep. 2: Kaori performs the Kreutzer Sonata while Kousei observes as Friend A
Aired on October 17, 2014
Kaori Miyazono leads Kousei Arima and others to a concert hall hosting a violin competition. The audience recognizes Kousei as the former piano prodigy, creating a tense atmosphere. During the event, the fourth contestant, Kaori, takes the stage to perform the Kreutzer Sonata. She deviates from the sheet music to create a unique interpretation, displaying beauty in her execution. Afterward, she runs toward Ryouta Watari in a cinematic manner. Watching this interaction between the hero and heroine from the sidelines, Kousei feels he is merely playing the role of Friend A.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kousei Arima encounters violinist Kaori Miyazono on a double date after losing his ability to play piano
- Ep. 2 · Kaori performs the Kreutzer Sonata while Kousei observes as Friend A
- Ep. 3 · Kousei Arima plays piano for Kaori Miyazono at a café after school
- Ep. 4 · Kaori and Kousei face the second round preliminaries with intense musical collaboration
- Ep. 5 · Kousei visits hospitalized Kaori and faces her request to enter a piano competition
- Ep. 6 · Kousei confronts his past while Kaori pushes him toward a competition and Tsubaki feels isolated.