Sighs and Ave Maria
Finally, second violin...
Two people: Kisaragi Kyoya and Kohinata Kanade.
A double-cast.
Huh?
Wha—
Ritsu-kun, that's impossible! It's too soon.
"Ritsu-kun"?
President Kisaragi is old friends with them.
Yeah. Is that why?
B-But I...
That's enough, you guys!
What's the matter with you, making all the decisions for us?
I took abilities into consideration, plain and simple.
Huh?
U-Us?
President Kisaragi.
What?
I don't mean to dispute your judgment, but...
Do these two really have the ability to be in Seiso Academy's ensemble?
Because I haven't gotten any indication that they're interested at all.
Hey.
Weren't you listening?
This isn't a matter of being interested!
Kyoya.
That's right. Why should someone who's not interested be chosen?
Well...
If they prove their abilities, would you be convinced?
Naturally. Of course.
Then let's put them to the test.
Test?
What?
Hey, who asked you to get involved?
Sounds good.
Huh?
We'll test them to see if they're fit to be Seiso Academy's second violins.
Will that satisfy you, Mizushima?
Y-Yes.
I told you to stop making deci—
The due date will be two days from now.
Wha...
Ritsu-kun!
Got it!
He used to be kind back then...
Who did you see?
What?
U-Um...
That stone you're on...
Huh?
They say if you look in the pond from that stone,
you'll see the face of your first love.
First love?
U-Um... huh?
Hm... based on the performance test,
I must say they don't measure up to your expectations.
Can you explain to me the reason why you chose those two
to play second violin in the ensemble?
In my judgment,
their abilities are indispensable to dominate the country.
It's quite doubtful that they're performers of the caliber
you judge them to be.
You'll find out soon enough.
Those two will change...
At our Seiso Academy.
I'm staying today...
I have to practice the set piece.
You can just wing the test.
What?
The guys who really want to do it should do it.
But... we shouldn't just wing it...
What? So you want to be picked as a member?
We're just getting tossed around by Ritsu's whims.
You don't have to say that...
You're not thinking clearly.
You've always been the same.
Totally indecisive.
I know that.
Huh?
I know I am.
Practice Room 2 Reservation Chart
The practice rooms are completely taken.
Then let's go home. I'm really tired.
You must have a lot of confidence.
Huh?
I don't know the level of talent of either of you,
but don't underestimate the level of Seiso Academy's orchestra club.
I have no such intention...
Hey, I don't need to take thi—
The practice rooms are full at this time.
Do you know what that means?
Huh?
Who cares?
Kanade, I'm leaving.
Kyoya.
If the practice rooms aren't available...
They're here, too...
Everyone is practicing so seriously...
So why were we chosen?
That's "Gavotte"... the test's set piece.
The practice rooms are full at this time.
Do you know what that means?
No one's given up on the ensemble.
What should I do?
What?
Goodbye, my music.
Goodbye, my cello.
I will never see you again.
Don't!
My cello!
W-Why?
Why would you throw your instrument away?
If my cello is gone...
I won't have to endure suffering and anguish any more.
I know I'll be relieved.
Huh?
I don't know what you've been through,
but I think Ritsu-kun will help you.
I'm sorry...
What did you say?
I dare you to say it again!
Sure. I'll say it again and again.
Frankly, your lack of interest is offensive.
And you're an annoyance to the orchestra club.
I never asked for the annoyance of being picked for the ensemble!
Annoyance?
So being picked for the ensemble is an annoyance to you?
You truly are the worst.
You've got to be kidding me...
I never asked to be picked in the first place.
This is your party, not mine!
Who the hell do you think you are?
What?
Sosuke.
Wh—
You were picked for the contest ensemble.
Hey—
And you want to waste the opportunity. There's something wrong with you!
Huh?
There are people in the world who'll never get the chance,
H-H-Hey!
no matter how much they want it!
I'm sorry... I just snapped.
I see from your uniform you're from Amane High School.
Oh... yes.
This is Nanami Sosuke. We went the same cello class.
We've been friends since childhood.
Oh? Is that so?
Amane High School is a new school, but it's a gathering place
for talented students from all over the country.
I hear they have high standards of musical education.
So, to hear one of those students wants to throw his cello away...
That's rather unnerving.
Sosuke, what happened?
I was rejected candidacy for the contest ensemble.
I was also expelled from the chamber music club.
Expelled?
That's terrible.
If Amane students don't produce results, they get mercilessly removed.
I guess those rumors are true.
That's too much.
B-But I'm the one who didn't meet expectations.
Our club president... our club president is always right.
Is that Myoga Reiji?
Yes.
Myoga...
You saw him at the concert.
He has an impressive track record at national contests.
He's a prominent violinist in the country.
Yeah.
It felt it clutch my heart.
Our club president's violin was breathtaking and overwhelming.
The first time I heard him play,
I decided that I wanted to approach that level of sound, even if just a little.
I dreamed of being in an ensemble with the club president.
But that dream has been dashed...
He was rejected candidacy for the ensemble...
If I'm picked, the others...
Those who are competing for the position over me...
You should stay here tonight.
I appreciate it.
It's hard to believe someone of your ability would be rejected membership, Sosuke.
Haru...
The top of the country is getting further out of reach...
What... was that?
Hey. You came, too?
Oh, yes. Haru got permission for me.
You're concerned about Hina-chan?
Yes.
Thank you for helping me today.
No problem...
I heard about the upcoming test.
What?
I can't find the right words, but...
It's a rare opportunity, so please do your best.
Don't worry.
What?
Hina-chan will do fine.
It's about to start. What is she doing?
I took abilities into consideration, plain and simple.
The practice rooms are full at this time.
Do you know what that means?
We're just getting tossed around by Ritsu's whims.
But that dream has been dashed...
Have you reached your limit?
It was fun!
It was fun to just play...
What's the matter?
Did you experience something strange?
What?
Fairies are said to live at this academy.
By the way, I heard the orchestra club is having a test today.
Huh?
Oh!
Thanks!
Club President.
Waiting much longer for Kohinata-senpai is a—
Hey! Hold on a sec!
I'm sorry I'm late!
Kohinata. Get ready immediately.
Yes.
I had forgotten...
I had forgotten how fun it is to play the violin!
I...
Next, Kisaragi Kyoya.
Oh well, I guess you have our approval.
Well... I guess I was really on today...
I'm jealous, but who could argue with a performance like that?
I don't know why, but it
brought back childhood memories of when I first started playing the violin.
Huh?
Yeah.
I made up my mind.
Hm?
I'm going back to Amane High School.
Yeah.
How long has it been since I played the violin like that?
What kind of performances have I been giving for awhile, then?
Huh? He— What are you doing?!
I don't know, either.
Next episode: "A Melodic Experiment."
A Melodic Experiment
It's only episode three and there's already a sudden turn of events!