I'm glad I can give this to you.
You called me here just for this?
Yup. It's a gift in return for the hairpin.
I see...
Well, let's go home.
Already?
Don't you have anything else to do?
Not especially...
Actually, wait a minute.
What?
I...
Hmm.
I...
Like... Very much...
What do you like?
You!
Come and join! Kitauji Wind Orchestra
Our Promise: A Brand New Day
Thanks.
What class are you in?
Three.
Midori and Hazuki should be...
Ah, found them.
You're still in Class 7?
Major classes don't change.
I'm a bit envious.
Really?
I'm usually worrying about my friends not being with me.
It really shouldn't matter.
Alone is enough really.
That's such a Reina thing to say.
Alright, everyone listen!
It's time for the meeting to start.
Is this everyone?
Raise your hand if you aren't here!
Very funny...
Shush you!
Well, as everyone knows, this is the current state of the concert band...
If this continues, we won't even be able to participate in the competition.
We have until a month after the opening ceremony to recruit some of the new students.
Recruiting for Kitauji
Concert Band!
So remember to give it your all!
It feels so lonely without our senpais...
Yeah...
I'm going ahead.
Okay.
Ah, sorry.
I didn't intend to eavesdrop on you.
Could it be that...
You're a new first year?
I hope I wasn't interrupting.
No it's fine!
Uh, do you know how to play any instruments?
Oh, no...
Actually, I haven't decided if I'm joining yet.
Oh, I see.
That's a euphonium right?
Yep.
When I first joined, I actually chose the trombone...
Why didn't you change later?
That's a long story.
Not many people want to play euphonium after all...
That song was really good.
Ah, my senpai taught me it before she graduated.
They must've been a good person.
Well, they were a bit strange.
No, I didn't mean it like that.
Thank you for taking the time to talk to me.
Eh?
Excuse me.
Ah... wait.
Oh, Reina.
She came to look around?
Maybe...?
Ahh, I forgot to ask for her name!
What are you looking at?
Bird.
It's bigger than I thought.
Sorry I'm late.
No big deal, I just got here as well.
How many people will the bass department recruit?
I don't know.
I don't know if anyone will sign up.
I want at least one new member for each instrument.
There's always only been one contrabass so that'll be difficult.
Want a drink?
Thanks, what about trombone?
I'd want three, maybe four people?
Oh, Chikao.
Mail?
Yes.
Very good.
What's wrong?
There's so many people!
I watched last year's competition on TV.
Going to Nationals and Taki-sensei really encouraged people to join huh?
I played in middle school.
I'm happy too.
I'm a beginner, but I'll give it my all!
There are so many people.
The bass section will definitely recruit some.
Yeah, I hope so.
If we can recruit some right now...
It'll make things easier for us down the line.
Even with all these new people I'm worried that the new bass section members...
Might just be leftovers who don't join the other sections.
Yeah...
Bass isn't really that popular, huh?
I don't get it, they just don't understand how good we are.
Want to set a trap?
We'll give sweets to anyone who comes over here.
Is anyone even gonna fall for that?
No way, It's Micchan!
Satsuki?
You came to Kitauji!
So tall...
Oh, don't you want to play the tuba too?
Huh? I...
Sorry to make you wait, the tuba is over here.
No, I...
Really?
What's your name?
Suzuki Satsuki.
In Higashi Middle School I played the tuba!
I'm from Higashi too!
Really?
The English teacher Hanamura. You know him?
Like water and oil, right?
Perfect.
And you?
Suzuki Mirei, I played Tuba at Minami Middle School.
Suzuki? Are you related...?
It's not...
We haven't been together since elementary.
Meeting here is like fate!
Umm...
Ah, yes, yes!
Saved you, right?
It's you from yesterday...
Hisaishi Kanade, I play the euphonium.
Please treat me kindly.
So you play euphonium?
Yes.
I was a little hesitant.
But I want to play with Senpai.
I really wanted to come here first...
But my friend asked me to accompany her.
I was worried the euphonium section would be full, but it seems like that isn't the case.
Come on, that'd never happen.
Hey...
I will work hard, so please give me lots of advice.
I'll go tell the president.
Hey Yuuko, there's a euphonium player that wants to join!
She seems like a good girl.
Yeah...
The bass section uses this classroom for practice.
Please remember it, during sectionals we'll meet here.
Hey, is that Tsukinaga-kun?
Ah yes.
He played contrabass at Ryuusei, maybe he's really good too?
Sorry...
Can you call me "Motomu" please?
Eh, first names straight off the bat?
Because I'm more comfortable with it.
Wow, it's like Sapphire and Kawashima.
It's Midori!
Tsukinaga is a very rare name.
Not really... It's pretty normal.
Are the first years ready to pick their instruments?
Ready any time!
OK!
Great.
How long does practice normally last?
Normally until 6pm, though from June we finish at 6:30pm.
During school holidays we usually start at 9am.
A lot of us show up early to warm up though.
Then, do the senpai always arrive early?
It's difficult to take bass instruments home for practice.
Do I have to stay late or show up to practice early?
Not necessarily.
That's good.
Many of us just show up when we're about to start.
Hmm... Let's begin practice then.
Kumiko-chan.
Eh?
Before that...
I need to tell you about competitions and stronger schools!
Now?
Yes.
Because Asuka-senpai told me to do this.
Oh, that explains the red glasses.
Yup!
So...
This time, the first years will be overseen by Kabe-san and Oumae-san.
The rest please gather with their respective section-
Ow!
Sorry, am I too early?
Not at all.
He's so handsome.
Ah, really handsome.
I adore him.
Having said that, the lineup is really huge.
There are so many people who will definitely add depth to the performance.
However, even with this many people...
It does not guarantee good results without regular practice.
I said the same thing last year...
My principle is to respect the autonomy of students.
This does not mean I'll make it hard because I hate you all...
It's because you are my priority.
Enter National Competition
This was the goal for last year.
National Competition
It’s up to you to decide what you want to do this year.
National Competition
Sensei, can you lend me the chalk?
Here you go.
We can make the slogan at any time...
So let me tell you clearly here...
I will get serious from now on...
And determine our current goals.
We will use a majority vote.
So please raise your hands.
We can take it easy and just practice this year, or...
tion Gold
G
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tion Gold
etition Gold
ition Gold
etition Gold
ition Gold
National Competition Gold
Let's vote now.
National Competition Gold
People aiming for gold at Nationals.
National Competition Gold
I understand how you all feel.
Then this year's goal ...
Is to win gold at Nationals!
It'll be very hard going on from here, but I believe we can achieve it.
Let's work hard together!
Yes!
Alright.
Let's start with tuning then.
Tuning B.
Kitauji is amazing!
I'll give it my all!
The last person to leave should make sure that the doors and windows are closed.
Then report to Taki-sensei in the staff room.
Got it.
It is easier to tilt it you know...
Tsukinaga-kun.
What do you want?
What do you mean?
You're really annoying.
Don't argue!
Motomu-kun, don't talk like that.
Kanade-chan, don't call him a name he doesn't like.
Well...
There are some times where even if you don't like it, it's best to say nothing.
I understand, I am really sorry.
Is it okay if I call you Motomu-kun?
You know...
I already told you, and you called me that anyway...
It makes me sick.
Motomu-kun!
Sorry.
Whoa...
I'm leaving now.
Sacchan, Micchan, you first.
Sorry...
Okay!
Can you stop calling me that?
Eh, I thought it'd be easier...
Yeah that's really cute.
Right?
I don't like it...
What?
Micchan...
Everyone has a problem here...
Arguing over such trivial matters.
I don't think it's a trivial thing...
Oumae-senpai, you're too kind.
First Years are so troublesome.
Don't say that.
Aren't you responsible for taking care of them?
I told you, I'm trying.
But there are too many things to think about.
Everyone has their own problems.
Motomu-kun is rather tame...
He's kinda like a cat.
Like a stray cat that doesn't want to stay?
It could be like that too.
Eh...
Don't you think so?
Kanade-chan is like a very spoiled cat.
What is this, an Animal Series?
A train is about to arrive the station, please be prepared.
I'm looking forward to this year, there's so many interesting animals in the bass section.
See you later.
Somehow I feel that something bad will happen.
What are they doing?
What's wrong?
Do you see something?
No, it's nothing.
First Years...
Are kind of terrifying, huh.
New teachers joined us last year, in only a few months we've improved a lot.
Kyoto Sakunendo High School
The teacher changed, huh?
Is Ryuusei High that good?
We ask for your support...
Pretty average, they rarely get to the next stage.
To guide us every day.
To our beloved Gen-chan-sensei...
Gen-chan-sensei!
We will be different this year!
But they look a lot better.
Dad, let me use the printer!
Hmm.
Well, at least we hope so!
Kumiko, your milk!
I'll get it later!
Oumae-chan, has anyone mentioned how serious you are?
Me?
You're like a sentence...
Serious and stubborn.
Stubborn...
For example, during the audition of Kaori-senpai and Kousaka last year.
As a first year, you dared to clap your hands.
That was...
I'm definitely the type that gets affected by the atmosphere.
At the time, I thought it was better to let Kaori-senpai play.
Is that right?
In short, it's great to have you as a partner.
Wait, Kabe-senpai...
Are you not attending the meeting?
It feels strange to be called that.
What's a good name...
Hmm...
Gen-chan-sensei.
Kabe-chan-senpai.
That's good, right?
That's all the Sunrise Festival details.
Does anyone have any questions?
I do.
Go on.
I heard that there will be auditions to decide who performs in the competition...
Is it that true?
Umm... That's right.
Are you curious about it?
Yes is it...
As I said?
Excuse me?
So during the audition, friendships or acquaintances won't matter...
And the only thing that will be considered is skill?
Also...
Will senior members be given priority?
Yeah...
They won't.
If anyone is talented, they will be chosen for the competition.
That is all.
Thank you.
Stop.
Hiraishi-san.
Yes?
What did you think while playing just now?
That...
Just playing is not good enough.
Breath, the shape of sound and atmosphere.
Everything must be considered...
Use them as a phrase to make music.
Yes.
The harmony is the same.
Please note what role you play.
We will work hard for the audition...
From the double reed party!
That went worse than expected.
Maybe even gold in the Kyoto Prefecture is out of reach.
I know right.
Right now the problem is the interest of the first years.
Hmm... I'll have to give it my all.
Thanks for today.
Oh, are you going home?
Yes, practice is over.
Umm...
Aren't the two of you a bit too close?
Eh, is that so?
Pretty ordinary, right?
Sorry, I'll be going now.
Good work today.
Sacchan is the type of person that likes to practice until it's over.
So her relationship with Hazuki-chan and everyone else is good.
Is that girl anti-social?
Yeah... Nobody in the section wants it this way.
But Mirei-chan is always alone, so I'm worried about her.
Have you mentioned this to her?
I want to talk to her, but she seems very wary.
Have you asked others for help?
Eh?
Besides those two...
There's other first years, right?
Oh, yeah!
Thanks, I'll give it a try.
Once more, please show me one more time!
Watch carefully.
Is it really that funn-
What?
Ask me help about what?
Ah, it's not really a big deal.
But there's something you want to ask me about, right?
That makes me happy.
Could this be about Tsukamoto-senpai?
Is it to do with his relationship with first year Hakase Michiru?
I-, uh wait, what do you mean?
No, I just often see Takigawa-senpai bullying Tsukamoto-senpai.
That's not true!
He said "Someone is after you."
Oh, but don't worry.
None of the other first years know.
And also...
There seems to be nothing between them.
Really?
Yep.
What the heck...
You're curious aren't you?
No-no, no-that's not it!
I don't care about Shuuichi...
What I want to talk about is Mirei-chan.
Oh... That.
Mirei-chan isn't getting along with the others.
And so...
You hope I can become friends with Mirei Suzuki?
Y-yes...
Not a problem.
I also want to be acquainted with her.
Really?
Really.
Please make sure the sound of your notes are in sync with the music...
And that those sounds complement each other.
Pay attention to the shape of the sound too.
Yes!
Motomo-kun, have you heard any music outside of band?
What do you mean by outside?
From the audience's perspective, not the performer.
When the contrabass doesn't sound right it's like there's something missing.
Oh...
The important role of the contrabass is not the volume...
But adding excitement to the performance.
Everyone's role is important.
So...?
Did you manage to talk to Kanade, about that?
Hmm... Yeah.
But...
We're going now.
Excuse us.
Good Work.
Finally got it!
Finally!
It hasn't been resolved yet...
It's like Kanade-chan's acting this way because she knows the problem.
You thought about it that much?
Maybe I'm thinking too much but...
It was like this from the beginning, it's giving me this feeling.
She's hiding her real thoughts...
Or she knows what I'm looking for and is acting first.
You did it!
I did it!
Shape your lips like this.
Not bad.
Amazing.
You're really great, Midori-senpai!
President, are you okay?
Leave her alone for now.
She doesn't want to lose to last year's drum major.
Ok, stop!
Katou, Satsuki, your steps are inconsistent again.
I know you're very focused on playing, but keep an eye on the steps.
Yes.
And you Nakagawa, you're making too many mistakes.
Sorry, I'll work on it.
Sorry, it's my fault that Hazuki-senpai was yelled at.
Not really.
I was in charge of the Mystery Dance Step last year.
And it was at that moment you fell right?
How mean!
Saying that in front of the first years!
It's okay!
No matter what...
I still like Hazuki-senpai!
Sacchan...
Hazuki-senpai...
Mirei-chan? Do you have experience with marching bands?
Eh? Yeah...
Is that so?
I'm glad to be playing with you.
Riko-senpai...
I am also glad to play with Micchan...
Mirei!
Sorry.
Katou, Suzuki Satsuki, go over the step pacing again.
Everyone else start from the beginning.
Yes.
Nakagawa-senpai.
Please calm down a little...
Your notes sometimes drift away.
Got it.
Thank you for your hard work!
Huh? Are you going home?
Yes...
Because practice is over.
Oh, I see.
Good work.
What about you Sacchan?
I haven't got it down yet, so I want to stay a bit longer.
Should we stay too?
May as well.
Oumae-Senpai, how about you?
Eh? Ahh... I'll stay too.
Then I will too.
Huh?
Can't I?
I don't see why not...
There's something I've been meaning to ask you...
What's up?
Between Satsuki and Mirei, who do you like more?
Why would you suddenly ask that?
Sorry if I phrased that badly... Let me ask another way.
Between Satsuki and Mirei...
Who seems to be working the hardest?
Here you go.
Thanks.
To be honest...
I like people who are social and spend time together.
So in other words Satsuki?
But from a club perspective...
The ability to manage practice time is the most important.
Those two have their own advantages. I like both of them.
Isn't that cheating?
It doesn't matter if you think of it like that, but it's how I really feel.
Sorry if that question bothered you.
No problem really.
Have you always been concerned about that?
Indeed Kumiko-senpai has a big heart.
What does that mean?
It's the truth.
I've always thought...
Kumiko-senpai is someone I can really respect.
What would I do if I was Asuka-senpai?
Yo.
Kousaka said you went home already.
So you chased me?
No... Well...
In the trombone section there's a first year called Hakase Michiru, right?
Oh, I've heard they're a master.
A wonderful kouhai told me.
I see. The contrabass player?
Wrong, a euphonium player.
What? Not Motomu?
So you use his first name too?
Well yeah... He really doesn't want people calling him by his last name.
He's quite good looking.
Sort of like a girl.
He doesn't seem to like being told that.
Is that so?
He seems to want to be more manly...
And has a complex about his height.
Shuuichi, it seems you're very close with Motomu-kun.
Of course I am, he's human you know.
Eh...
Ah, I'm so useless.
What the heck...
25th
sunrise
festival
25th
sunrise
festival
Look, look, it's Taki-sensei of Kitauji High.
Eh? Which One?
We're here again this year.
Remember everything you all have learned. Perform with all your heart.
Yes!
Many people have come here to enjoy Kitauji's performance.
Don't let your spirits fade!
Yes!
Do you want to use a tuner?
I'm fine.
Sorry, can I borrow from you?
I'm starting to get nervous.
Relax, relax.
That's right.
Yes.
Mi-
Rei-chan, let's do our best.
Ok...
Huh? Is your feather crooked?
Look at mine and Sacchan's...
It really is slightly-
I can adjust it myself!
Sorry
Micchan!
Don't speak to senpai like that ...
I told you not to call me that didn't I!?
What's wrong?
We're up next.
No, nothing, it's nothing...
Sorry, I scared you.
I'm sorry...
I won't be playing.
Huh? Wait...
If I keep going on like this, I'll cause trouble for everyone.
That's not true!
Wait!
What? What? What's wrong?
Are you going home?
I can't continue here.
Is it because you don't fit in?
That's...
You're better than Satsuki...
So why does everyone like her more?
Even though she's bad and has no talent...
She's just acting, putting on a cheerful face.
But you understand all that, right?
"Satsuki is more popular than me."
Am I wrong?
It's not like that...
I like you more...
Oumae-senpai also said...
She prefers Mirei, right?
Mirei-chan.
Can you talk to me as well?
You can trust Oumae-senpai.
I came to this school because I thought it'd help me improve.
With an environment where everyone takes it seriously...
That's why I joined the concert band.
But seeing Hazuki-senpai and Satsuki joking around like that...
It pisses me off.
Even though Hazuki-senpai can't play as well as me...
She always seems so happy.
You're not wrong, really.
Katou-senpai and the other senpai...
They look out for Satsuki.
You obviously work hard, but aren't recognised.
You're wrong.
Everyone recognises your strength.
Whether it's Goto-senpai, Riko-senpai.
Me as well.
But...
You've built a wall around yourself.
Everyone wants to get along with you...
It's just a bit difficult for people make the first move.
I really am hard to approach...
A-Anyway, let's go back.
What should I do?
Hm... How about letting everyone call you Micchan?
Huh?
Micchan, huh?
There'll be no need to say anything, they'll know what you want.
Everyone will understand how you feel.
In that case...
Oumae-senpai, can you use that name first please?
Eh?
I want to get used to it.
Micchan.
Y-yes...
Is it that annoying?
No, please say it again.
Micchan.
Once again.
Micchan!
One more!
Micchan!
Yes!
Thank you...
Sacchan.
Hazuki-senpai...
I'm really sorry for before.
You owe me ice cream.
Eh?
Ah, sure.
I'm kidding...
Eh, is that so?
I don't think Mirei needs to co-operate with them at all.
Because Mirei is right.
Mirei... She's changed a bit.
She wants to make up with everyone.
You really are good at convincing people, Oumae-senpai.
That's not what I mean...
It's okay really...
If Mirei is happy, that's fine.
National Concert Band
Competition
March Sky Blue Dream
Liz and the Blue Bird
This year's designated song is March Sky Blue Dream.
The free song is Liz and the Blue Bird.
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
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Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
Liz and the Blue Bird
Composer: Uda Yuriko
It may be difficult, but I think it's a suitable piece for achieving your goals.
Auditions will take place one week before exams.
Everyone is playing alone, please be prepared.
I'll do my best!
The maximum number of members is 55
But if many people don't meet the competition criteria...
Then the number of you taking part is likely to be lower.
For now, it's better to practice the free piece.
Yes!
This song...
It's from the fairy tale Liz and The Blue Bird.
The blue bird turns into a girl and Liz lives alone in her house...
Even though they're good friends...
Liz parted ways with the blue bird, right?
What do you mean? What does that have to do with the song?
But I like it, when a story's sentimental like this.
Sounds bothersome.
Has anyone played this piece?
A little, when I was in middle school.
How about it? Is it hard?
At Ryuusei it was too difficult for us.
We didn't end up using it for a performance.
How about here at Kitauji?
I don't know, but with the current sensei...
Well, it should be fine.
Hmm...
Motomu-kun, don't talk to your senpai like that!
Ah, I'm sorry, Midori-senpai!
Let's go practice.
Yeah!
Eh, has Motomu-kun's personality changed?
It seems he regards her as a teacher.
Eh?
I heard he was moved by Midori-chan's character and playing skills.
Ah...
Reminiscent of the unfortunate things we saw last year.
Maybe I should also consider Oumae-senpai as a teacher?
Eh?
What do you think?
I don't know...
Boooo.
How do you want to divide the parts?
Let's see, I'll play the beginning.
Okay...
Then it's me and Hisaishi-chan for the next part.
No problem right?
Yes.
That's very important, right?
Which one?
Ah no, sorry.
I used to care too much about this before.
Eh?
So is the news true?
We have no plans to hide it.
Who confessed first?
N-no need to say...
Tsukamoto-senpai.
Kabe-chan-senpai, the printout...
May 9th: Tsuchiya played the french horn at the Sunrise Festival!
Eh, Oumae-chan?
Eh? You're drooling.
Huh? No way!
You write so neatly.
Did you read my notebook?
Only the page that was open...
Sorry.
It's okay if you say it...
If you tell me, I'll help you too.
I heard that first years will come to you to discuss things.
Eh?
No, I just listen to them.
It's okay, that's good.
After all this is my own self-satisfaction.
Self-satisfaction?
You know, I only started to play an instrument after coming here.
So I kind of understand how others feel.
"Why is it so hard to make a sound?"
I feel like I can't catch up with anyone and lose motivation.
"Why am I so bad at this?" Is what I thought.
Senpai...
Oumae-chan, you know...
Yes...?
Just forget it.
Eh? What's wrong?
Isn't Kabe-senpai acting kinda strange lately?
Oh, really?
She seems to go to the staff room a lot recently.
I've never seen her practice even with auditions coming up.
Kabe-chan-senpai is just really eager to teach the first years.
Is it possible she went to the staff room to meet with Taki-sensei?
She isn't you.
Ow.
Prefectural Festival
Did he invite you?
Who?
Tsukamoto of course.
I didn't expect you to act like a girl in this regard...
Don't say such rude things. I'm worried about you.
Hey, suppose...
If in the future Taki-sensei asks you out on a date, then what?
Eh?
Something like that...
Why did this turn into a conversation about me?
Ow.
Idiot!
The future, huh...
Kumiko.
Kumiko...
I had an argument with your sister.
Have you thought about what you want to do in the future?
He asked me about the future, I don't know...
It's raining...
That's because it's rainy season.
I don't know if anyone from the band is here.
There should be some people.
Hey, is the atmosphere in the bass section tense?
Eh, why ask that?
Vice President Nakagawa and Hisaishi.
Every time we play together it's obvious.
Kanade-chan doesn’t seem to accept Natsuki-senpai
The only person who can resolve this is you.
Aren't you the Oumae Consultation Room?
It's nice to just talk.
Still looking?
No, I've seen everything.
Are you going to meet with Kousaka?
Yeah...
You sure you're going to be okay on your own?
It's okay, it's close by.
Are you okay?
Hmm, sorry...
Ow!
Wait...!
What are you doing so suddenly?
That should be my line!
Well...
The atmosphere was right just now.
Definitely not!
There's still the competition too. I told you not to do this before then!
That's true...
And in this kind of place...
I can't believe it!
So if it's not here it's okay, right?
Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!
That hurts!
Why... are you... here?
That should be my line.
You should have said if you wanted to meet here.
I almost went to your house.
Well, I didn't expect you to come.
Why?
You're with Tsukamoto, right?
And what does that have to do with not coming to see you?
Sorry, the orange one is broken.
Hey, Kumiko?
Hm?
Have you thought about your future?
After all... We'll be third years soon.
I want to be a professional musician.
I've worked hard all this time.
Hm.
But I'm worried.
About what?
That someday we won't be able to see each other again.
Like Liz and The Blue Bird?
Play something.
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Trombone, Part D should be mezzo-piano.
I said this yesterday.
Yes!
Euphonium.
Section B.
A's sound didn't match twice. This is a fatal mistake.
It will impact the entire section.
Yes!
Then, please split into sectionals after this.
Yes!
Attention please everyone!
Before sectional practice...
I want to discuss important things about our club.
It's not very important, really...
Would you like to say it yourself?
Yeah.
What?
I have no idea.
Sorry to suddenly do this.
I, Kabe Tomoe...
Have decided not to participate in the competition.
I'm also not going to audition.
Senpai...
No way...
Stop it, stop it.
Don't make such a fuss.
I'm not leaving!
Is that true?
I can't leave you alone, right?
I plan to be a manager and continue to support everyone.
And so...
If you have any troubles, you can tell me.
Things to play, things to practice, relationships.
If you're troubled by love...
That'll be charged separately.
In short, this is a positive decision.
Please don't worry, just focus on practicing.
Well then.
Manager Kabe Tomoe, here to help!
I have something to talk to you about.
I knew it.
Probably around mid-May...
My jaw suddenly started to hurt when I played.
You know, that kind of inflammation?
And I couldn't help it.
I wanted to say it's not a big deal at first.
But as time went on it got even more painful...
Turns out it's Temporomandibular.
That's what the doctor said. So I went to talk to Taki-sensei.
Can't you change to another instrument?
Of course sensei told me that...
But asking me to learn a new instrument...
Then become a member of the competition.
Kitauji doesn't need this right now.
But you know...
I wasn't that upset about it.
Some say I can't play anyway.
In fact, I'm relieved.
No need to worry about the audition now...
Others won't have to worry too.
I can stay in the club as a manager.
Pretty cunning don't you think?
Liar, you're always serious.
Oumae-chan.
Hold out your hands.
Why?
Okay!
I've sent my feelings to you.
Sorry, Hisaishi-chan.
In this section...
What's wrong?
Is the Oumae Consultation Room open today?
What's wrong with her?!
Natsuki-senpai has been struggling for a long time.
That's not the problem.
She asked an underclassman for help.
Does she have no pride?
Because Natsuki-senpai agrees that you're better than her.
How bothersome...
That's not something that needs to bother you, right?
Because Natsuki-senpai is a good person...
She doesn't care about the year difference.
The trumpet solo last year was determined though an audition right?
Yes.
At the time Kousaka-senpai beat the third year senpai...
Are you okay?
Was there really no ill will between them?
Although the solo was played by Kousaka-senpai...
Did people really support that? Even though she was a first year?
That's not true, right?
Are you really that curious?
I'm curious.
This is probably the most important thing for me.
Even if I don't say anything, you'll ask others.
Right...
As a result Kaori-senpai handed over the role.
She said Reina was better.
After she said that, disagreeing wasn't possible.
That's because you wanted to enter Nationals, right?
No one complains because of good results.
Because the end result was like that, no one protested.
If it was different though...
Everyone would say that it'd have been better to let the third year play.
If you really want to enter the national competition...
It should be played by better performers.
That's a bit wrong.
Then what's right?
Don't worry about it.
It's just as I thought.
Want to try some?
Okay!
I give up!
Micchan...
Katou...
It's better to relax a little.
Got it.
Okay, that's enough.
Thank you.
You're quite calm...
Performing in front of an audience probably helped.
Is that so?
How does it feel, guiding the first years?
Eh? Yeah, that...
It's fun, teaching them how to stand on stage and perform.
You can tell immediately who's doing what.
It is fun.
I honestly didn't expect you to be very suitable for it.
Sorry to keep you waiting... It's your turn Kanade-chan.
Okay.
It rains so often...
Yeah...
Kanade-chan?
That idiot!
Hol...
Is there a problem, Nakagawa-san, Oumae-san?
There's an audition taking place right now.
It seems that Hisaishi-san isn't feeling well, can we delay the audition?
Huh? What are you talking about?
I'm fine.
As Club Vice President, please reconsider her audition.
Her current performance doesn't seem right.
Nonsense, why would you say...
Hisaishi-san.
Yes.
Alright.
Her audition will resume after the percussion section.
That's okay, right?
Yes.
Thank you, sensei.
What is the meaning of this?
Are you two trying to bully me?
I used to think you hated me.
I honestly hate you though. Really, sorry.
Then why are you playing like that?
I didn't play it the way you think I did.
You're better than me. If that's why you intentionally played badly...
Do you know how rude that is?
Isn't that just your feelings?
I knew it right away.
Just so you know, if you keep going on like that...
I will immediately withdraw from the audition.
Eh?
You get it don't you?
I look down on you for this.
Even if you give me the chance, that won't make me happy in the end.
I already said, I didn't-
What then!?
I want to hear what you really think.
What I think?
That's...
Because you're a third year...
Having a senpai as unskilled as you is just wrong.
Even if you don't care, others will.
Who said that...
Everyone thinks like that, but won't say it.
Everyone hopes you can play.
You're the Vice President that practices seriously...
But you never get into the competition.
I decided to ask around for opinions of you, everyone said the same thing.
I don't want to be your enemy.
I'm doing this to protect myself!
Don't judge others casually!
No one at Kitauji thinks like that!
Come on, let's go back to the audition...
No need, my part is finished.
We promised Taki-sensei.
I told you no!
Natsuki-senpai...
Stop it already!
That's enough, right?
Excuse me.
Kanade!
Natsuki-senpai!
Leave this to me.
Kanade-chan!
Anything else you need?
Did something happen when you were in middle school?
I don't see how you could act like this otherwise.
Something happened, right?
Kumiko-senpai, are you really like this?
Eh?
You appear harmless to others, make a rude entrance towards their hearts.
Everyone neglects that stupid face then vents their real intentions...
I don't think I look stupid...
Should I bring a mirror?
During middle school, I auditioned...
Competing against my senpai. And I was chosen, instead of them.
But senpai said it didn't matter...
They wanted me to play well and win gold with everyone.
I practiced desperately...
And promised to win gold.
Because senpai said that...
But...
In the end we got silver.
Everyone started to say...
"I knew that this would happen." "Should've let the third year play."
If you see those who fight till the end...
Feelings like this always appear.
Then I understood. That's just how it is sometimes.
Playing well is not the most important thing.
The most important thing is that everyone is okay with the performance.
Isn't that too cruel?
But this is the truth.
No, at least in Kitauji...
It's the same!
Because last year was also like that, right?
Not everyone agreed to let Kousaka play the solo right?
How do you "Do you best"?
I thought you were the same as me...
A little acting and thinking about your own feelings...
Playing as best as you can without making any enemies...
Even though understanding effort is not enough.
Approaching because of curiosity...
But afraid of getting hurt or hurting someone else...
And smart enough to watch from a safe place...
Do you think anyone would open their hearts to someone like that?
That's right.
I'll admit I'm like that.
But I don't think that's a good thing.
In fact I hate it...
Why?
Because that would prevent me from improving.
Improving?
You know, I want to really improve, at playing my euphonium.
Once you improve, then what?
I haven't thought about that yet.
Something like that...
If I stay every day practicing and improving...
Maybe nothing will change!
No one will be happy for you!
And nothing good will happen!
That's for sure!
Practice with all your might, try, try and try...
Even though you failed!
Everyone has been though it!
Everyone has experienced that!
One day you'll also think...
"This is impossible... It won't change anything!"
Despite practicing so hard...
What if the result is the same!?
"What should I do if it's not good enough!?"
But...
I believe that if you work hard, you will gain something.
That's definitely not a waste of effort.
And...
Our band is aiming for the National Competition.
If you're better than me and Natsuki-senpai, then Kitauji should choose you instead.
But, that's...
Just try it.
Eh?
The audition, give it your all.
At least me and Natsuki-senpai will protect you...
Because you've worked so hard all this time.
Eh?
You've worked hard so you can play like that, right?
You've been struggling for a long time.
Now, I will announce the participants for the competition.
Please respond if your name is called.
Trumpet.
Yoshikawa Yuuko.
Yes.
Takino Junichi.
Yes.
Kousaka Reina.
Yes.
Yoshizawa Akiko.
Yes.
Next is euphonium.
Nakagawa Natsuki.
Yes.
Oumae Kumiko.
Yes.
Hisaishi Kanade.
Yes.
Tuba.
Goto Takuya.
Yes.
Nagasae Riko.
Yes.
Suzuki Mirei.
Yes.
Contrabass.
You did it!
Kawashima Sapphire.
Yeah...
Yes.
Tsukinaga Motomu.
Yes.
That's all for bass.
Make sure you get gold, okay.
Next instrument.
Clarinet.
Shima Rie.
Yes.
Performing in the Kansai Competition
Good morning.
Morning.
Seems like it'll be even hotter today.
Wow, seriously?
If only the band were allowed in the lab...
I hope it rains today.
Maybe it'll rain today?
Happy Ice Cream!
Yay, you owe me ice cream.
Eh? Seriously?
Stop.
We'll have a 10 minute break.
Then we start from the top.
Yes.
Morita-senpai, about that part...
Isn't our break too short?
The training camp practice is even worse!
Is that so...
Trombones need to focus more.
Yeah...
Even though during sectionals we do better...
It turned out like this, huh?
Hey, Shuuic-
Tsukamoto?
Yeah?
I somehow always get left behind at this part.
Oh, this part...
The tempo is pretty fast...
During practice, if you listen to...
Everyone, listen up!
We're going over the Training Camp details now.
Can the section leaders and third years please gather?
The year leader as well.
Oh, and the year leader too!
Yes.
Love and Band!
That's youth!
You asked me about the future, right?
Yeah.
Reina, what would you do if you become a pro?
I want to live independently.
Living independently, what exactly is it like?
Like being a musician.
Take This!
Communicating your voice to others through playing...
That's the meaning of my life right now.
The meaning of life...
How about you?
I...
Everyone, did you have a good break during the Bon Festival?
Hashimo-chan is here!
Well, because there was so much to do I wasn't able to come earlier, sorry!
Does Hashimo-chan speak English?
I WILL BE BACK...
Can you please stop?
You're so uptight, Taki-kun.
I am Niyama.
Let's do our best at this year's camp.
Thanks for having me.
Saxophone, Part B is mezzo-piano.
Yes.
Trumpet, Part N, for the last tenuto don't hold it for too long.
Yes.
Vibraphone.
Are you using medium soft?
No, the softest.
Change to medium soft, you should cook it medium rare.
Wow, that wasn't funny at all.
Eupho...
Could you play Part K again?
Yes.
3, 4...
Stop.
Let's have someone play this part alone.
Oumae-san, if you will.
Yes.
Yay! I really love croquettes.
Me too, Midori-senpai!
I want to tell you something
What is it, Kousaka?
What are you doing?
Nothing...
Kumiko doesn't seem to be asleep. Should I get her?
Is there a problem?
It's nothing...
Kousaka...
What?
Actually, you're kinda scary.
Sorry.
I just got here as well.
What's up?
Although I think it's okay to talk after practice is over...
I've been thinking about it for a while...
I don't think I can do too many things at the same time.
So I want to keep my distance from you.
Once club activities are over next year.
And if you still want to date me...
Please give it back to me.
Sorry.
Well...
Between band, exams and the future.
That's a lot to think about.
I agree with you here.
Let's win gold.
Yeah.
The 66th Kansai Band Competition
Preliminary of the 64th All-Japan Band Competition
We've got Room F for storage.
That's Ryuusei High, right?
Look, it's the famous Gen-chan-sensei.
Is that Tsukinaga Genzaburo-sensei?
Kitauji!
It's time to go in!
Try not to get separated!
Ah, there they are.
Hey!
Kaori-senpai!
You really are like an angel!
Long time no see.
President?
Aren't you the president as well?
I know that!
Oumae-chan.
Yo!
Asuka-senpai...
I'm here, but I didn't really want to show up.
How about college?
Is this the right time to ask?
Ah, this is Asuka-senpai.
As I thought, I really did interrupt all of you.
Well I'm going in now.
I'm looking forward to your performance.
You're going already?
Eh, Kumiko-chan?
Did you miss me that much...?
Yeah...
Maybe...
It can't be helped...
Just for you Oumae-chan.
It's a magic ticket!
Senpai, please say "Kitauji Fighto!"
Eh? Me?
Kitauji Fighto!
Alright, Let's go.
But that's my line...
Wait, Asuka...
Kitauji Fighto!
Then, President?
Yes.
Attention please...
You've already got it.
So many things have happened since I became president...
First Years, Second Years and Third Years.
We've been through so much together.
But, everyone supports each other...
And we've formed a close relationship.
Also, Vice President.
Huh?
Thank you.
Why are you doing this now?
I always want to play with a group like this.
I don't want this to be the end.
Let's all go to Nationals together!
Yeah!
Oumae-chan.
I guess I am a lucky person.
I watched last year, and now I'm playing this year.
Senpai...
Let's do this and get to Nationals.
Yeah.
Sorry, Vice President.
What's up?
Sorry.
Can I ask you something?
What?
Are you always excited when you play the euphonium?
Every single day, taking it seriously.
No way...
Back when I first started in primary school...
I was too lazy to even practice most of the time.
High School was when I started to take it seriously.
Why is that?
I didn't cry in the last competition of middle school.
I was happy that we got dud gold.
But, at the time...
There was a girl crying next to me.
She was more frustrated than anyone.
Maybe because she's our ace trumpet player.
Eh?
It's Kitauji's turn.
Yes, that was probably the beginning for me.
No. 13, representative of Wakayama Prefecture.
Kaei High School.
Bronze Award.
No. 14, representative of Hyogo Prefecture.
Hikarigawa High School.
Silver Award.
No. 15, representative of Kyoto Prefecture.
Kitauji High School.
Gold Award.
Next, we will announce the three schools...
Going to the National Competition held in October.
First, No. 3,
Representative of Osaka Prefecture, Hyoujo High School.
Second, No. 8,
Representative of Osaka Prefecture, Takada University Joint High School.
Third,
This is the last one...
No. 22,
Kyoto Prefecture Representative, Ryuusei High School.
Even though we worked so hard...
Damn it!
Thank you for your hard work.
Sorry.
You played really well.
It really was amazing!
Hazuki-Senpai.
Sacchan.
Let's play together next year!
Yeah!
Micchan...!
Hey, hey.
What's up with this atmosphere?
This isn't a funeral you know?
Why are you so upset?
Today was our best performance ever.
Isn't that right?
To support our members all the way up to now.
And for the teachers and parents.
We must keep it together!
It's true we didn't even make it to Nationals...
But we mustn't despair!
In this moment...
We played the best we could...
And this experience will surely be remembered...
Remembered until next year!
As President I believe...
We will definitely improve...
And become even stronger!
So everyone, raise your heads!
The road to next year's competition starts today!
Starting tomorrow, let's continue to work hard together!
Yeah!
Good work.
How do you "Do your best"?
That's why I hate this...
The results didn't work out right?
We practiced so hard, to the point of arguing.
Obviously it's summer vacation, we still come to school every day.
Yeah...
Isn't it all stupid?
Very dumb.
You're right, we're all dumb.
Hey Kanade-chan?
What?
Is it frustrating?
Really frustrating...
It's so frustrating I want to die!
Good morning, President.
Good Morning.
I'm the president of Kitauji High School Concert Band...
Oumae Kumiko!
This is so embarrassing...
It's not a problem!
I'm looking forward to working with you!
Translation by Jazz & ArsXenne Corrections & Re-Timing by Ambler Typesetting by dcresistance Special thanks to the Hibike! Euphonium Discord server