Ep. 3: Shou practices violin solo while reuniting with former orchestra colleague Kodai Ejima.

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Shou, the leader of ROCK DOWN and a celebrated violinist, balances promotional duties for VAZZROCK Live with preparation for his solo concert. He visits a rehearsal studio where Haruto joins him to listen. There, Shou unexpectedly encounters Kodai Ejima, a musician who previously played alongside him in an American orchestra. Ejima praises Shou’s performance and encourages him to return to classical music. Despite this shared history and admiration, Shou invites Ejima to attend his upcoming solo concert, but Ejima refuses the invitation. The episode highlights the contrast between Shou’s current rock career and his classical roots, as well as the unresolved tension between him and Ejima regarding their musical paths.