Ep. 8: Takeshi performs with thunderous applause while Emi finds renewed motivation through Kousei and Kaori.
Aired on November 28, 2014
Takeshi, the competition favorite, has waited two years for Kousei, striving to reach his level through tenacious work. His performance earns thunderous applause. Emi, who once admired young Kousei and vowed to become a pianist, lost her drive after he disappeared, becoming an erratic performer for years. Reunited with Kousei at this event, she delivers the performance of her life, merging her emotions with the swelling music to captivate the audience. Kaori senses a deep resonance within Emi's playing, reflecting on the impact of their shared history and the return of Kousei to the musical scene.
Episodes
- 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.
- 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