Sound! Euphonium (2015) s01e02 Episode Script

1
[REINA]
I'm devastated.
-[gasps]
-I'm so upset, I could die.
We're gonna play a li'l number
to celebrate
your admittance, everyone.
They're terrible.
Do you want to join the band
with us?
What's up, Reina?
I know we had a few issues
in middle school.
But I hope high school
will be different.
I agree,
let's get along this year!
-Hmm. Hug.
-Hmm. Hug.
She's awkward.
Like, she's seriously creepy.
-Hurry up, go for it!
-You got this, Kumiko!
Huh? Uh, uh-uhm,
excuse me, Reina.
Uh, uh
[gasps]
[sighs]
Was that a sigh of relief
I just heard?
Yeah, you said you were finally
going to talk to Reina today,
Kumiko.
Mmm, I guess I forgot.
Well, then
I'll just talk to her
during band practice today.
[HAZUKI] You said
the same thing yesterday, too!
Hang on, Hazuki!
Just go, Kumiko!
-Now!
-[Kumiko screams]
Wow, what happened?
Are you okay?
[laughs]
Yup, totally fine.
Are you sure?
Absolutely, I'm fine!
All right.
[KUMIKO] High school
started two weeks ago.
And, I still haven't been able
to talk to Reina.
♪
Episode 2
Nice to Meet You, Euphonium
Ahh.
She totally thinks
I'm a weirdo.
Because you didn't talk
to her properly.
It's your fault, Hazuki.
Do you want Midori
and I to mediate for you?
Maybe if we tell her
that you want to apologize
for what you
said to her in middle school.
Now I have to apologize?
Don't you think you should?
Mmm. I know that maybe
I shouldn't have said
what I said after the
competition that day,
but I don't think
there were a ton of us
in the band that year
who thought
we'd actually make it
all the way to Nationals.
It was kinda weird
how upset she got about it,
she even cried.
Then there's probably nothing
for you to really
to worry about.
Yeah, I guess so.
You're right.
Yeah, everything will work out.
-But, man
-You're such a pain!
[KUMIKO] So, we're choosing
instruments today, aren't we?
Are you continuing
on contrabass, Midori?
Of course, I am.
Wow, you really like
contrabass, huh?
Yeah, I really do.
If it came down to it
I would die for it!
[HAZUKI]
Holy cow!
Are you staying on euphonium,
Kumiko?
Huh? Wait, why?
What do you mean by "why?"
Oh, that's right,
if I wanted to, I could switch
to playing
a different instrument.
-Sure, if you'd like to.
-Are you switching?
Oh, yeah!
A change might be nice.
You know, I've always wanted
to try playing trombone!
We don't have
a euphonium player yet.
Would any of you kiddos
like to give it a shot?
Uh
So, that's why
I play the euphonium
and no one else ever showed
any interest in it,
so I kept playing
for rest of middle school.
I didn't really think about
switching instruments.
What will you switch to,
trombone?
The saxophone might be
fun to learn!
Not trumpet
'cause that's the one
that I'm gonna play. See?
I already bought a mouthpiece.
-Oh, about that--
-Let's go! Come on!
[laughs]
You still haven't
told her yet, Midori?
You didn't tell her either.
The new band director,
Mr. Taki,
will be starting
first thing tomorrow.
And he will give you
all the details then.
Now,
act like high school students
and remember to dress
appropriately.
And work hard
on your club activities.
You're all dismissed.
[door slides open and shut]
Music Room
[all sigh]
I can't believe Miss Michie
is the vice advisor.
That sure was a surprise.
I wonder what the new
director Mr. Taki is like.
-[HARUKA] Okay, everyone.
-[ALL] Huh?
Let's get started
by assigning instruments.
I'm Haruka Ogasawara,
the club president.
I'm on baritone sax
so if you decide
you would like to play sax,
you'll be seeing a lot of me.
-So
-Hey, hey!
-Who wants to play bass?
-No. Not yet.
-[girls laughing]
-[clears throat]
Since I know there are some
beginner musicians here today,
I'll introduce
all the instruments first.
And once we've done that,
each of you
should gather around
the instrument
you wish to play.
However,
you'll have to audition
-for the popular instruments.
-[BOTH] Hmm.
The first instrument
is trumpet.
♪
Hi, there. I'm the trumpet
section leader
Kaori Nakaseko.
Ooh! Kaori is just
so darn beautiful, as always!
You're going to have
more competition.
You know all the
first-year students
are going to love her, too.
Within the brass section,
the trumpet has a leading role.
It has many solos
and melody parts.
So, it's a lot of fun to play.
We have five players right now,
and we've become
really good friends.
So, yeah! I hope
you choose the trumpet.
-All right, next.
-[all applauding]
The trombone is great.
The clarinet
is a woodwind instrument.
The flute
has a beautiful timbre.
Not to mention, it's a
pretty good stress reliever!
Chances are you've already
seen one being played on TV.
Okay then, who's up next?
-Me, me.
-Uh.
Bass section leader
and the band's vice president,
Asuka Tanaka.
-And I play euph.
-UFO?
Is that the name
of the instrument?
Hmm. I think
she probably means uniform.
-It's "Euphonium."
-[whimpering]
Don't tell anyone I told you
that I used to play the
euphonium in middle school.
Why is it a secret?
It gonna be easier
to switch instruments
if nobody knows.
But the general school
of thought
is that it's either based
on another instrument
called the sommerophone
or that the pipes of a
saxhorn-family piston bass
were originally used to--
-Stop!
-[grunts]
How long are you going to
talk, Asuka?
What Is a Euphonium
-Hmm.
-[sighs]
Goto, you're up.
Hey! I'm just getting started!
-[girls laughing]
-Up next, tuba.
I'm Goto, and I play the tuba.
A tuba plays bass notes.
So, we don't get
too many melody parts.
Oh, and it's heavy.
-That's all you've got?
-Yup.
-Wait a minute, Goto!
Hm?
You're barely scratching
the surface
of how awesome tuba is,
dude!
So I, Asuka Tanaka,
will explain--
-Okay, be quiet, Asuka.
-[grumbles]
No tuba for me, then.
Mmm.
There's also
a string instrument
called the contrabass
that plays in the bass section.
Unfortunately,
we don't have anyone
playing the contrabass
right now.
-If anyone here.
-[gasps]
Do you have experience
playing contrabass?
Yes, I played at Seijo.
Seijo? As in The Seijo?
-Heck, yes!
-Is Seijo supposed to be good?
Sure is.
It's a rich girls' school,
and they're known for having
a really great concert band.
Will you play with us?
I've waited a lifetime
to hear those words.
I like you.
Okay, Haruka, I'll take
this one under my wing!
Normally, we'd ask to see
who wants to play.
But I guess this is fine.
All right! How great!
Come on, baby,
you're bass section now!
And that means
you are all mine, kiddo!
And looking forward to it!
Okay, everyone, that's it.
Now please gather around
the instrument
you wish to play.
If you guys need me, I'll be
with the trumpet section.
♪
The fingering is similar
to a recorder.
[YORIKO] When you switch
from a C to D.
I guess I'll head over to
check out the trombones, then.
-'Kay.
-Can you believe that,
aside from Sapphire, no one
wants to join my section?
Oh, hi, there.
I said, can you believe that,
aside from Sapphire,
no one here wants to
join my section?
The bass section, huh?
Yes, aside from Sapphire,
no one wants to join.
Is there a reason you have
to say that three times?
Are you not getting me here?
I'm trying to recruit you
into our section!
-Recruit me?
-That's right.
You'd look good
with a euphonium.
-I see it in your eyes.
-Wait, what's in my eyes?
A bass clef is duh!
I mean in a good way,
obviously.
I don't get it!
Come on, try the euphonium.
It's fun, right, Sapphire?
I think it would be more fun
to have a friend like you
in the bass section
with me, Kumiko.
See? Come on.
But I uh, actually wanted
to apply for the trombone.
I know nothing about the eupho.
-Oh?
-Uh.
Ah.
Yeah, I think you should play
whatever instrument
that will bring you the
most happiness.
Aw, fine, whatever.
Uh, all right, then.
♪
[gasps]
♪
That's a reed.
It's made of wood,
and gets replaced often,
so you buy them yourself.
Was that pretty good?
-[gasps]
-Mm-hmm.
Really good, Reina!
Where'd you play
in middle school?
Kita Middle School.
Aside from band, I also take
trumpet lessons
outside of school.
No wonder.
You're really awesome.
Thank you so much
for your kind praise.
I'm delighted.
-Hey, girl.
-Yes?
What's up with that kid
with the tuba mouthpiece?
-Isn't it kind of small?
-[KUMIKO] Oh, her.
She thought she bought one
for the trumpet.
Wow.
She said she spent
middle school
playing on the tennis team.
-Yeah?
-You can do it.
Vibrate your lips.
You can do it.
My lips are numb!
I can't do it!
All right,
she has great lung capacity.
-Sapphire Kawashima.
-It's Midori.
Bring her here, right now.
She doesn't need
to play the trumpet.
'Kay.
What are you planning to do?
I thought maybe if I
convince her to play tuba,
you might want to play euph.
-[groaning]
-[MIDORI] Here she is!
What? What?
I was that close to getting
a sound out of this thing.
Silence!
You may not be aware
of this just yet, Hazuki,
but like two lovers,
an instrument
and its player are bound
by the forces of fate.
Oh, wow. Really?
Well, I've never heard
of any such--
[ASUKA]
Shut up!
Your destiny was decided
when you bought
that mouthpiece!
Isn't that so amazing?
Because of this?
-It was destiny?
-Of course.
Now, see which instrument
destiny has chosen for you.
Uh
This one's a bit too tight.
-[HAZUKI] Hmm.
-It doesn't fit.
[gasps]
[gasps]
Oh, it's my!
Yes, that is your partner
for life now.
Its name? Tuba!
-Tuba!
-Tuba!
[KUMIKO]
Ah. Oh, no.
I need to get away,
or they'll suck me in.
I'm gonna go look at
something over there! Bye.
Hey! Come back here!
-The trombone!
-[SHUUICHI] Oh, hey!
You're in
concert band, after all.
[KUMIKO]
Bah! Shuuichi.
Why the heck are you over here?
Don't you play French horn?
I figured I'd switch things up,
now that I'm in high school.
-You, too, eh?
-[KUMIKO] Whatever, man.
-Kumiko and Shuuichi?
-Yes?
It's been a while.
-Aoi, it's you?
-[AOI] I knew it!
You both decided to come
to Kitauji High School, huh?
Good to see ya.
What's up?
You know these guys?
Kumiko Oumae
and Shuuichi Tsukamoto.
These two are neighbors.
And in elementary school,
we used to all hang out.
[ASUKA]
Hmm?
It'd be nice to have you
in bass!
You've played euph
since elementary school,
right, Kumiko?
-[cries]
-[gasps]
[ASUKA]
Huh?
You and me are going
to go have a little chat.
Fine.
[KUMIKO]
It's all your fault, Aoi.
Now I'm stuck
playing the euphonium.
[chuckles]
That isn't my fault, Kumiko.
[sighs]
So you did end up coming to
Kitauji High School after all,
huh?
I hadn't heard.
[AOI] I really wanted to go
to Horiyama High School.
But sadly, I didn't get in.
[KUMIKO]
Oh, really?
Well, you're in my section.
I guess I should be
more polite.
[AOI] [chuckles]
Ah, I don't mind.
But at school, you should
probably address me formally.
[KUMIKO]
Okay. Got it.
You decided
to still play tenor sax
even in high school, Aoi?
[AOI]
Yeah, but honestly,
not for any reason
in particular.
I have to go
to cram school now.
-Bye.
-[KUMIKO] Oh.
[KUMIKO]
Okay, I'll see you tomorrow.
♪
[KUMIKO
Before band starts,
the first years
have to move the desks.
Once we're done,
we move them back.
That's just common sense
in concert band.
-Right, Midori?
[MIDORI] Well, at Seijo,
we had a dedicated hall.
So, I've never
done this before.
Yeah, that's a rich kids'
school for ya.
I had to do this every da--
[gasps]
Could you please
move out of the way?
[gasps]
I'm so sorry!
-Uh. Oh, hey, Reina!
-Oh, my God, Hazuki! Shh! Shh!
[HAZUKI]
What? What is it?
[NOBORU]
Oh, hey. Are you ready?
[gasps]
-Are you okay?
-[both exclaim]
-Yes! Sorry!
-Yes! We're fine!
Hello. I'm Mr. Taki,
your new band director.
Good to meet you.
[BOTH]
Good to meet you too.
Mr. Taki's pretty hot,
isn't he?
Yeah?
We have 22 new members I see?
Maybe now we can fill in
the missing instruments.
Yes, one of our new musicians
used to play the contrabass
at Seijo.
That's wonderful news.
Now, before
we get started today,
there's a few things
I'd like to say to you all.
[NOBURU] It's my personal
philosophy to value
a student's
sense of initiative.
Therefore,
rather than having me
-decide the band's goal
-[chalk screeching on board]
Yikes, sorry.
I want all of you to decide
your own goal for the year.
This here was your goal
from last year, correct?
Compete in Nationals
We try our hardest every year.
[HARUKA]
Um, Mr. Taki,
I don't think
that's really a goal.
it's just something we say.
All right, then
let's forget about all this.
[sighs]
I want you to
decide for yourselves.
I'm happy
with whatever you choose.
So, you'll let us decide?
Yes, it's up to the group.
But if you decide
you want to go
for the Nationals competition,
practices will be much harder.
On the other hand,
if you're more interested
in just making good memories
this year,
then we won't need to practice
quite as hard.
Personally, I'm fine
with whatever choice,
you make
as long as it's together.
Please just decide
for yourselves.
So, we'll have to decide
as a group then?
Yes, that's exactly right.
Ugh.
[sighs]
Alrighty.
I'll keep a record, then.
Let's all take a vote.
Wait, a vote?
Yeah, there's a bunch of us
in band silly.
How else are we gonna decide?
-That's okay, right, Mr. Taki?
-[NOBURU] Go for it.
Just make sure it's whatever
will make the band
the happiest.
Let's vote.
All right, then. I guess we're
going to take a vote on it.
[KUMIKO
Crap, what do I do?
Okay, so, who wants
to make competing
in the Nationals
our goal for the year?
[KUMIKO]
What do I do?
And now who in the group
thinks we shouldn't compete
for Nationals?
[all gasp]
-What?
-What?
[KUMIKO] [gasps]
Aoi.
Well, based
on how everyone voted,
it appears we're going
to try to earn
a spot in Nationals this year.
[NOBURU]
Thank you.
Even though
you didn't all agree,
you've shown initiative in
choosing a goal for yourselves.
And I promise
I'll do everything I can
to help you achieve
that goal this year.
But it's up to you
to work hard.
Please do your best
not to forget that.
-Is that understood?
-[STUDENT] Yes.
Come on, now.
Don't just stand there.
-Answer me.
-[ALL] Yes.
-[all gasp]
-Let's try that again.
Does everyone understand me?
[ALL]
Yes!
[MIDORI]
Kumiko, I noticed earlier
that you didn't raise
your hand and vote.
-Mm-mm.
-Everyone else voted.
So why didn't you?
I don't like getting involved
in situations like that.
[MIDORI]
Situations like what?
[KUMIKO] Having to choose
if we want to go
for the Nationals
or just have fun.
Oh, okay,
that's why you decided
not to vote either way?
I was thinking that you didn't
raise your hand
because of your
whole awkward situation
from middle school with Reina.
That you were worried
what Reina might think
if you were to raise
your hand for either choice,
Nationals or not.
[cries] I am so stupid!
Why am I blaming the vote?
Ugh, Midori's right.
I was just afraid
to deal with Reina
and I didn't know what to do!
I'm totally dragging it out.
[AOI]
Kumiko?
[gasps]
[AOI]
I see.
So that's really what happened.
[KUMIKO] It's like, deep down,
I really don't think
I was in the wrong
for what I said back then.
That's why
I don't want to apologize.
I know that I shouldn't let it
bother me anymore,
but it still kinda does.
You want to tell Reina
that you don't think
your feelings were wrong,
don't you?
-[gasps]
-Is that it?
Mmm. Maybe.
[Aoi clears throat]
♪
You got a sound!
I am in concert band,
after all.
Although I don't think it makes
much of a difference!
I know how you feel.
[AOI] Our concert band
had competing for Nationals
written down
for our goal last year
and the year before that.
But I don't think anyone
really cared
that much about it.
[KUMIKO]
I know, right?
But if you were asked,
the way he asked us today,
you'd want to raise your hand
for the Nationals, right?
[AOI]
Well, yeah.
But it's much more complicated
than a simple yes or no.
Well,
don't you think the person
who didn't vote at all
was even worse?
That's kinda unfair, too.
Oh, well.
Yeah, but I
You probably weren't sure
about your choice.
[AOI] No one wants to show
their true feelings just yet,
so they're all
moving in the direction
they think is the safest.
Everyone at school, the band,
the teachers, the students.
[KUMIKO]
Why?
[AOI] Because otherwise,
there would be conflict.
And we would end up
hurting each other.
-Aoi?
-Hm?
Why did you vote no
when we were asked
if we wanted to go
for Nationals?
[AOI] I guess
I was establishing an alibi.
An alibi?
I'm going to head home, now.
You should try to be careful,
too, Kumiko.
Three years can really pass by
in a flash.
[KUMIKO] I had no idea
what Aoi meant by that.
I didn't get what she said,
or the way she was feeling
when she said it.
I kinda figured
that she was just trying
to encourage me to keep going.
Okay, Kumiko,
you have to do it this time.
-[groans]
-You got this!
Ah!
[laughing]
Hmm?
You're still playing the euph?
Oh, um, yeah.
Oh, I see.
[gasps]
[KUMIKO] And that was all
we said to each other.
But somehow, I was relieved.
♪
And so
Let's begin practice, everyone.
[KUMIKO]
the next piece begins.
To Be Continued