It seems Seiso is sticking with the younger brother for first.
His younger brother as a pinch-hitter... such beautiful sibling love.
The second is that Miss Mediocre.
Naturally we're going to the final,
but I wish we were up against a more challenging team.
Such a nice flavor.
I used plenty of petals of rose, bergamot, and hibiscus flowers.
Flowers, huh?
I wonder how Miss Mediocre's flower will blossom at the semifinals?
Seiso Academy
Brillante of the Noble Rose
Kyoya.
Kyoya-senpai.
I will play my own sound, and you will play yours.
That's all there is to it.
My sound...
That's right. My sound.
Kyoya!
Good, that wraps up the morning practice.
Right.
You've improved significantly, Little Brother.
Don't call me that!
Ritsu, got a minute?
What?
About the emphasis in the opening...
He's fired up.
Kyoya-senpai's demeanor has completely changed.
Kyoya has begun to play his own sound...
And I'll play my own sound...
Hina-chan, what's up?
I was just thinking that I have to do my best to match Kyoya!
Right. Let's do our best in the afternoon, as well, Kohinata-senpai.
Yeah!
Thanks for waiting.
Ta-da!
Today's lunch is chilled ramen noodles!
Actually, chilled ramen noodles originated in Sendai.
Oh, really?
Please enjoy to your heart's content.
Yes. Thank you very much.
Oh, where are the Kisaragi brothers?
In the midst of Spartan training.
Once again.
Your wrist rotations aren't clean.
The sound need to be smoother.
My sound...
Don't rush it! Play with care.
My sound...
Don't be sloppy with each and every sound. Once again.
Don't play absent-mindedly. Listen to the sound you're playing.
Discover your own sound.
Until I can play my own sound...
He's working really hard.
He's finally inspired.
Indeed.
It seems the little brother Kisaragi is getting serious.
Nia!
You have to keep up with him.
Y-Yeah.
It's decided! Stew for dinner.
We're making dinner, so look forward to it.
We're off.
I'm counting on you.
Kohinata-san, I'll do the rest, so please get back to practice.
No, no. It's my shift, so...
Kohinata-san, aren't you a little tired?
What? No, I'm fine...
Since Chiaki is your opponent,
I realize you feel like you must practice until you drop.
But please be moderate, and rest when you must.
Yes, thank you very much.
Tohgane-san actually wanted to compete against Ritsu-kun, didn't he?
Two years ago, Chiaki and Kisaragi-kun were the competing finalists
in the solo division at a national competition.
Kisaragi-kun won the event. But...
There was a judge who gave Chiaki's performance a score of zero.
Performer: No. 02 Areas of evaluation Precision Aesthetics Beat and Rhythm Tempo Balance Clarity Evaluation score: 0 points
It was Chiaki's father.
His father did that?
He's a sponsor and not a judge at the competition this time,
but I suspect Chiaki is thinking about his father quite a bit.
I think Chiaki wants his father
to approve of his music in this rematch against Kisaragi-kun.
Of course, that's just my own conjecture.
My own music...
All I have to do is play my own sound.
I know that, and yet...
Good.
Things are finally taking shape.
I'm feeling better about the semifinals.
We're counting on your first violin, Kyoya-senpai.
No. I can't let my guard down yet.
Oh? Little Brother, you've become quite serious compared
to when you first got here.
I said not to call me that!
Concerto for Two Violins
This finishes our group practice.
From now,
practice individually, and fully prepare yourselves for tomorrow's semifinals.
Right!
Hina-chan, we're going first.
Don't take too long.
Yeah, I'll be there soon.
Ritsu-kun, has your wrist gotten better?
Yeah. For day-to-day tasks, it hasn't been a problem.
What's that string?
Huh? Oh, this?
It's the string from that time.
That time?
Yeah. Remember? At one competition when I was little,
my string broke.
Let me have it.
You restrung it for me, Ritsu-kun.
I've kept it all this time.
It's my good luck charm!
Did something like that happen?
Aww, Ritsu-kun, you forgo—
I won't forgive...
What?
Kohinata, what's the matter?
Huh? S-Sorry.
I think I'm a little tired.
Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall
At last, it is time for the semifinals!
Jinnan, Seiso Academy, St. Cecil, Amane High School:
National Student Music Contest Semifinals - Session 1 - Kobe: Jinnan High School vs. Yokohama: Seiso Academy - Session 2 - Nagasaki: St. Cecil High School vs. Yokohama: Yokohama Amane High School Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall
It will be determined today which two of these
four schools will proceed to the finals.
Hey, Kisaragi.
How did your ensemble turn out?
They're fully ready, of course.
I wonder how the Miss Mediocre's flower will blossom?
Little brother Kisaragi, you sure you can really play first?
I like your new demeanor.
I'm looking forward to the battle.
I expect your very best.
See ya.
It seems Kohinata-san is playing second again.
I see.
Myoga Leiji...
Thank you for waiting.
We are about to begin the first session of the semifinals:
Kobe's Jinnan High School versus Yokohama's Seiso Academy.
I can't wait for Chiaki-sama's performance.
Not me! I'm rooting for Housei-sama.
No way! I'm definitely rooting for Serizawa-kun.
His shyness drives me wild.
They're psyched up.
Yeah. The audience awaits in anticipation.
Dad. You will approve of our music today, at last.
Watch how the listeners get intoxicated!
They boldly play as if disjointed,
without a single stroke going astray. Amazing.
This is truly enjoyable.
What's going on, Chiaki? What's that thing you have?
As of today, this is my partner.
I'm going to realize my dream with this.
Dream, huh?
Count me in.
Now, dual-engine full throttle.
Sing for me, Cantarella!
Together, along with melody spun from my Absinthe.
Awesome!
It's wonderful...
They know what they want to express,
and they have the will to see it through.
I expect no less from Jinnan!
My heart hasn't stopped pounding.
Viva! That was awesome!
Yeah.
Chiaki has the ability to discern what listeners want to hear,
and how they should hear it.
Entertainment is Jinnan's forte.
That was a wonderful performance.
Yeah.
It was.
Can she defeat Jinnan?
Hina-chan.
Don't worry. All we have to do is perform as we always do.
That's right, Kohinata-senpai. We're ready for this.
Exactly right.
You have nothing to fear.
I believe in all of you.
Ritsu...
President Kisaragi...
That's right. Let's let them hear what our ensemble is made of!
So, Kisaragi...
Let's see what they've got.
Not bad, little brother Kisaragi.
The other members aren't bad, either.
That's right, Kyoya.
Bring everyone together with your sound...
I don't have to be like Ritsu.
I will do it my own way.
Daichi, let your inner voice sing out.
Got it.
Haru, delay the next bar a little.
Understood.
Kanade, can you maintain the current tempo?
I can!
That guy has complete control of the ensemble!
Kyoya... you're amazing.
Kanade... it's just as you told me: I need to play my own sound.
You, too. You have to play your own sound.
Let's fly high into the sky, together!
Kyoya!
Birds...
Higher. Even higher!
Aiming even higher!
Ascending without limit.
Into the blue sky.
The four of us, with our ensemble.
Unbelievable.
Amazing.
So you're starting to understand what it's all about.
My sound...
I have an unshakable core within me.
That's how I touch people's hearts...
That is my flower.
Seiso was our demise.
She is definitely interesting.
For the first session,
a finalist has been decided: Yokohama's Seiso Academy!
We've finally gotten here.
Yeah. And it's all because the little brother worked so hard.
You're provoking me, aren't you?
Hey, little brother Kisaragi.
I said don't call me that!
Tohgane.
You've transformed.
The yappy little puppy has matured just a little.
Whatever.
You're still Miss Mediocre, though.
But I think your bud is about to blossom.
You are quite interesting.
I agree. I want to nurture you myself.
Why don't you come to Jinnan?
What?
You'll always be welcome, Kohinata-chan.
I'll order a uniform for you right away.
Hey!
Don't be ridiculous!
Well, Kisaragi...
You defeated us. So you'd better win this.
Of course. Seiso Academy will win it.
You lost.
Regardless, you did well.
- Session 2 - Nagasaki: St. Cecil High School vs. Yokohama: Yokohama Amane High School Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall
Myoga Leiji...
I will crush you in the semifinals.
I will make you suffer in hell.
Kyoya, what has come over Myoga-san?
Next episode: "The Roaring Tarantella."
The Roaring Tarantella
It's scary when you make girls mad!