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The competition performance is ”only” 12 minutes long. It’s both a blink of an eye and an eternity. The Concert Band members bet their entire youths on this competition. And…

The competition’s coming up. Kumiko is suddenly asked to play a difficult phrase from a different part. She begins practicing, but…

Taki-sensei’s proposal relieves the upset within the band, and everyone returns to practicing. Reina no longer isolates herself either, much to Kumiko’s relief. But then she sees Yuuko, who’s been…

Despite not making the cut, Natsuki remains in good spirits and expresses her wish to play again next year, much to Kumiko’s relief. Upon discovering that Mr. Taki had known…

Midori feels guilt over having pushed Hazuki into the confession, causing Asuka to criticize her performance during practice and subsequently declaring her lack of interest in such non-band matters. Hazuki…

Kumiko denies being romantically involved with Shuichi, much to the relief of both Hazuki and Midori. On their way home from school, Shuichi asks a shocked Kumiko to go to…

The band is hard at work preparing for the audition and the competition. Aoi has trouble with her part, to which Taki says, ”when will you be better by?”

Mr. Taki reveals that he intends on holding auditions for the upcoming competition, much to everyone’s surprise. There is consternation in the band at the prospect of seniors not being…

The band prepares for its upcoming performance at SunFes as uniforms are handed out and the students are drilled on how to march in unison. Natsuki Nakagawa, a second-year in…

Despite still having reservations about Mr. Taki, the club decides to practice for their second ensemble. Mr. Taki engages the club in a variety of drills: having them run around…

The band begins sectional practice as the new members select their instruments and are taught the basics. Hazuki decides to name her new tuba ”Tubacabura” after seeing Midori name her…