Sound! Euphonium (2015) s01e08 Episode Script

1
[HAZUKI]
I said, "Are you going out
with that Tsukamoto guy?"
Going out?
Wait, Tsukamoto guy?
[gasps]
You mean Shuuichi?
You two are dating?
No, Shuuichi and I
are just friends.
-Oh, really?
-Mm-hmm.
[MIDORI]
That's a relief.
Hold on a second,
why did you bring him up?
Well, I mean, it seems like
you two are always
walking home together.
I'm relieved
they're not going out.
Hazuki, go for it.
Hang on, I told you
yesterday, Midori,
it's not that I like
Shuuichi or anything.
Like? Shuuichi?
[KUMIKO]
As a boyfriend?
[gasps]
-Shh!
-[KUMIKO] Sorry.
I didn't say I liked him!
Don't say that!
But you are curious about him?
Well, yeah, maybe a little.
-The Agata Festival.
-Huh?
You want to go to the
Agata Festival with him,
don't you, Hazuki?
Yeah, kind of, but
-[gasps]
-You're in love!
Why do you have to be
so aggressive about it?
[MIDORI]
Well, that's just because
all music begins with love,
obviously.
Love and death
are timeless themes of music.
In fact,
it's not an overstatement
to say that love and death
are the genesis of every piece.
[HAZUKI] I think
that's beside the point.
[MIDORI]
You still should go for it!
Wait, I don't really know him.
[KUMIKO]
The Agata Festival
is a long-held tradition,
and is always held
on the 5th of June.
And every year
around this time,
all the students tend to get
a bit worked up about it.
Like this, for example.
Music Room
[YUUKO]
Excuse me, Kaori?
♪
Um, want to go
to the festival together?
Sorry, but I already promised
to go to the festival
with Asuka and Haruka.
-[gasps]
-She thinks you're annoying.
Shut up!
Really?
You're bringing
your little sister with you?
-Yep, we go together
every year. -Hmm?
[KUMIKO]
You two are pretty close, huh?
♪
[indistinct chatter]
[NATSUKI] I'll probably go
with a few friends from class,
then play it by ear
when I get there.
Who are you going
to the festival with Riko?
Obviously she's going
with Takuya.
-[RIKO] Natsuki!
-Wait, what?
Wait, Are you for real?
Are you and Gotou lovers?
Well, yeah, I mean,
they are seeing each other.
-Natsuki!
-Wow.
-[groans]
-Now I'm curious.
Wait a second.
I wouldn't say
we are actually
Well, you know, dating.
[gasps]
All this time,
we haven't been dating?
Hang on,
that's not what I meant.
Don't you remember, babe?
[RIKO] [whispering] We said
we would keep it a secret?
Oh-Oh, so you're finally
letting everybody know?
[TAKUYA] Why is that
your only concern, Asuka?
Because it's getting tedious
and we all know already.
Don't you have a boyfriend
or girlfriend, Asuka?
No, of course not.
My euphonium is my first
and only love, duh.
And who are you
going with, Kumiko?
I don't know.
I'm not a super huge fan
of being in a large crowd.
And I already live near
a bunch of street vendors,
so it's not really
all that exciting.
I'm starting to think
you're a little bit
of a loner, aren't you?
[KUMIKO] [laughs]
Am I?
-What about you, Hazuki?
-Ah, me, what?
-Oh, Hazuki, she's--
-I haven't thought about it.
[nervous laughter]
The festival, huh?
♪
Episode 8
Festival Triangle
♪
We've discussed this multiple
times already, everyone.
What is it that we're trying
to express in this moment?
Tanaka?
So, we're trying to represent
the moon dancing through music,
as if it were celebrating
its lonely journey
away from Earth,
toward the heavenly stars.
[ASUKA]
By the way, ever since
the composer was little,
she loved looking
at the night sky--
All right,
that's enough thanks.
[all laughing]
Just now, Tanaka's dance
was quite impressive.
That's the kind of reckless
abandon we want,
so play that part lightly
and gallantly.
Does everyone understand?
[ORCHESTRA]
Yes.
[papercrinkling]
Kumiko,
is that part killing you?
Yeah.
You might want to try
a different fingering here.
[KUMIKO]
Oh, okay, thank you.
[NOBORU] Next, "Berlin,"
let's take it from the B.
Starting with the clarinets.
[chiming]
[sighs]
-Hey. -[KUMIKO]
Then it goes like this?
-Ow.
-Hey, don't ignore me.
[beeping]
[footsteps]
Are you stuck on some part?
-Yeah, sorta.
-Me, too.
There are a lot
of trombone players.
[SHUUICHI]
If I don't up my game,
I might not make the cut.
♪
[water burbling]
What do you think?
Hmm.
[water burbling]
Are there other first-years
auditioning for trombone?
Yeah, Fukui and Akamatsu.
Do you think all the euphs
will make it in?
There aren't many of us,
but I have a feeling
that Mister Taki
wouldn't hesitate to drop us
if we don't play well enough.
I can't lower my guard.
Can you imagine, if we actually
made it to Nationals?
I've only been in concert band
for about two months now,
but I'm starting to think
we might make it.
-It won't be that easy.
-I'm sure you're right.
But you gotta admit,
we've improved a lot.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, but
I sure hope
we get a lot better.
Oh, hey, let's practice
together here next time.
Nah, my euphonium's
pretty heavy.
Oh, right.
[water burbling]
So, do you have
any plans for the 5th?
The 5th?
Just playing in band.
I mean, after that,
the Agata Festival.
You want to go with me?
Huh? With you?
[SHUUICHI]
Just consider it.
Later.
[running footsteps]
[KUMIKO] His offer
was completely unexpected.
I couldn't think.
I was at a total loss
for words.
What the
♪
[rain splattering]
♪
[rain splattering]
[indistinct chatter]
I'm pretty sure that Hazuki
wants to invite Shuuichi
Hazuki
to the Agata Festival.
Shuichi
But, Shuuichi wants to
Me
I see.
[crying]
Midori!
You liar!
Why couldn't you have told us
about Shuuichi
when we asked you before?
No, I swear,
it isn't like that!
Hey, she's right,
it's not her fault!
Stay out of it, Shuuichi!
Yeah, that would also
be a problem.
[MIDORI]
Really?
Then you have to just
go for it!
Go to him, run, now!
Confess your love, do it!
[HAZUKI] No, what if it's
a huge mistake to tell him?
No way it's a mistake.
-Right, Kumiko?
-What?
[MIDORI]
During practice the other day,
Hazuki and Shuuichi's
eyes met, and--
Shut up! Shut up!
Hey, Sapphire, stop it!
-[whimpers]
-Hey, don't call me "Sapphire!"
That isn't fair
and you know it!
[KUMIKO]
Their eyes met?
It was probably
just a coincidence.
It wasn't a coincidence at all,
it was destiny.
Tell her, Kumiko.
-It was fate, isn't that right?
-Huh?
-Yup.
-Hurry!
The audience is waiting
for the love song to start.
Let's go to the stage!
Ah, wait a minute,
it's my choice when to ask!
[HAZUKI]
I won't be bossed around!
Music Room
♪
[KUMIKO]
What do I do?
♪
-Huh?
-Ah!
[KUMIKO]
Yikes.
♪
[SHUUICHI]
Sorry, I gotta go, Akamatsu.
Ah?
♪
[sighs]
All right, here I go.
[water trickling]
[sighs]
[gasps]
-Oh, found you.
-[KUMIKO] What?
[SHUUICHI]
"What?" yourself.
Why'd you give me that signal?
What? No, I didn't.
Yeah, you did.
You looked at me,
as you we leaving.
How on Earth
could that be a signal?
I dunno, was it not?
-Anyway, the Agata Festival.
-[gasps]
[KUMIKO]
Uh
Oh, that.
So you've got plans already.
Hm.
♪
Yeah, sorry.
I already had plans
to go to with someone!
-Huh?
-With Reina?
Uh
-[gasps]
-[HAZUKI] Shuuichi.
♪
[grunts]
[gasps]
Hmm.
Can we talk privately
for a second, please?
Ah, one sec,
I was just talking to Kumiko.
No, no, that's okay,
you should go, Shuuichi.
♪
You don't mind?
Nope.
♪
All right.
[chuckles]
[running footsteps]
♪
[indistinct chatter]
[footsteps]
[sighs]
So, where and when
are we going to meet?
For the festival.
We are going, right?
♪
So, I'll say it again.
It may be a festival,
but I expect you
to all act like adults.
[MICHIE]
Understood?
[KUMIKO]
Miss Michie, and her
completely unnecessary
warnings.
All right, good work, everyone,
let's call it a day.
[ORCHESTRA]
Thank you, Mister Taki.
[KUMIKO]
And with our rehearsal ending,
we were growing restless
with festival fever.
Now, we just had to wait
for the sunset
to usher in the festival.
[indistinct chatter]
Sorry to keep you
waiting, Takuya.
[TAKUYA]
Hm.
What do you think?
♪
-[TAKUYA] You look cute.
-[gasps]
Well, thanks very much.
[street traffic hums]
[indistinct chatter]
♪
[MIDORI]
Mm-hmm.
There you go, Hazuki,
now you're all set.
Really?
I don't look too weird?
You look super cute.
I've never worn a skirt
other than my uniform.
♪
Hm?
[HAZUKI]
Whoa.
Mini Midori?
She looks just like you!
Yeah, we get that a lot.
-And what is your name again?
-Kohaku.
This is Hazuki,
say, "Good evening."
Umm
Good evening.
Aww, so cute, good evening.
[KOHAKU]
Midori, festival.
Excited to get
to the festival, huh?
Don't worry, we're heading
to the festival now.
[HAZUKI]
Hmm.
[MIDORI]
Hey, Hazuki,
you look really cute today.
Doesn't she, Kohaku?
[KOHAKU]
Super cute.
-Really?
-Yeah, you look great.
[HAZUKI]
Thanks, have fun, you two.
[MIDORI]
See you tomorrow.
[giggles]
See ya! Bye bye!
♪
Ah!
[indistinct chatter]
[gasps]
[whimpering]
[SHUUICHI]
Hazuki.
-Ah.
-Hey, sorry I'm late.
[grunts]
Yo!
[panting]
Why did I agree
to Reina's request
to bring my euphonium
all the way up here?
I'm so tired.
[REINA]
You're ten minutes late.
[gasps]
Huh?
What is it?
Nothing, you just look
super cute, that's all.
[soft gasp]
This way.
-[KUMIKO] To what?
-Mount Daikichi.
To climb it.
-Ah, but, why?
-Because it'll be fun.
And we can take turns
carrying instruments.
[KUMIKO]
There was something mesmerizing
about Reina's snow-white dress.
The way that it moved
through the cool blue air
was totally giving
Snow Maiden vibes.
It was all I could think about
at that moment.
I think this must be
the way it feels
to lose your head over someone.
You're drawn
to something beautiful,
like a moth to a flame.
Despite your fears.
[footsteps]
[REINA]
Which do you like better?
Huh?
[REINA]
That shrine from earlier,
or this one here?
[sighs]
Me, personally,
I like this one more.
It seems a little more
grown up, and classy.
You know what I mean?
-[KUMIKO] Hey.
-[REINA] What?
[KUMIKO] Do you
do this kind of thing often?
Do I do what kind of thing?
Like hike up
a mountain randomly?
What kind of person
do you think I am?
[REINA]
Of course, I don't.
Right.
I just felt like
doing something unusual.
[REINA]
Every day, I put on my uniform,
go to school, go to band,
and come home.
And some days, I just want
to throw everything out
and run away.
Or hop on a train
and leave everything behind.
So, this is how I compromise.
It seems like
you're compromising a lot.
[REINA]
I don't have a choice.
We have school tomorrow.
Huh?
[REINA]
Come on.
♪
[footsteps]
-Let's switch.
-[KUMIKO] Huh?
Instruments.
[KUMIKO] That's okay,
this thing is kinda heavy.
Come on, it isn't fair
to make you carry
the euph the whole way up.
♪
[KUMIKO]
Okay.
♪
[grunts]
[deep breath]
[REINA]
It is heavy!
-Hey, you know what?
-[REINA] What?
It just seems a bit weird
to see you in that pretty dress
carrying my euphonium.
Why?
♪
[footsteps]
[crickets chirping]
Don't your feet hurt?
They hurt.
But some things are worth
the pain, you know?
Seriously?
That's pretty hardcore!
♪
You're weird.
[laughs]
[indistinct chatter]
[hands clapping]
Please, let me do well
in the audition.
I hope you know that
praying for that
won't make you any better.
It can't hurt either.
Being able to play music well
is entirely
up to your own effort.
You shouldn't ask
a God to do it for you.
That's a waste.
She does have a point.
[ASUKA]
Huh?
Wait, isn't that Hazuki?
Is that her boyfriend?
Way to go, Hazuki!
Don't bother them.
Just pretend
you didn't see them.
Yeah, I know.
[indistinct chatter]
[HAZUKI]
Finally, a chance to sit down.
Want some takoyaki?
It should still
be a little warm.
[chuckle]
Sure, thanks.
Honestly, this is my first time
going to the Agata Festival
with a guy.
[SHUUICHI]
I've never gone with a girl
to the festival either.
[chuckles]
Hey, Hazuki,
how's tuba coming along?
Didn't you take it home
the other day?
Shuuichi, I just want
to let you know
that I have feelings for you.
[gagging and coughing]
Sure, er, uh, 'kay?
What's with that reaction?
[SHUUICHI]
Nothing, I'm just surprised.
♪
So what do you think?
[SHUUICHI]
Um
♪
I'm sorry.
♪
[HAZUKI]
Oh, okay.
♪
Hey, I've got it!
Shuuichi, how about I try
to set you up with Kumiko then?
What? Why?
There's nothing
between her and me.
Maybe you're one of those guys
who can't tell.
No, there really isn't,
seriously.
You know, a tuba
[giggles]
A tuba's job is supporting
the band from the sidelines,
Shuuichi!
[laughs]
[laughing]
[crickets chirping]
-[KUMIKO] Aw, man.
-Useful app.
When it got dark
I downloaded it.
Oh, nice.
[REINA]
To be perfectly honest,
I've been thinking
you and I should hang out
more often.
[KUMIKO]
Huh?
[footsteps]
You know how you awkwardly
blurt things out?
[chuckles]
[KUMIKO]
You're insulting me because
you want to hang out more?
[REINA]
It's a compliment.
Like at our
middle school competition,
when you asked
if I really thought
we could make it to Nationals.
That was
a terrible thing to ask.
It's just
I thought it was weird
that you thought we could.
Yeah, I still feel like
you're insulting me.
No, it's really
a confession of love.
[crickets chirping]
Come on, Reina,
you can't be serious.
[REINA]
I think I've always been drawn
to that "straight-up"
side of you.
It's likeyou put on this
good-girl face, as a front,
but inside you're actually
really distant.
It just makes me want
to knock that good-girl smile
right off your face.
What's that supposed to mean?
[REINA]
What, you don't understand
my love language?
[KUMIKO] You know,
you're pretty twisted, Reina.
[wind howling]
We're here.
[sighs]
[gasps]
♪
Isn't it gorgeous?
♪
Wow.
[KUMIKO] Is this what
you wanted me to see?
♪
Well, it's not that
I wanted to see this overlook.
I wanted to go somewhere
no one else would.
[gasps]
[KUMIKO]
The ground's like a starry sky!
Hah!
Oh, is that the light
from the festival?
Are you worried
Shuuichi will show up?
Huh?
No, of course not!
It isn't even like that!
♪
Hmm.
Are you sure about that?
Yep.
[REINA]
You can relax.
I doubt anyone else
would be crazy enough
to hike up a mountain
on the night of the festival.
[wind whooshing]
♪
[KUMIKO]
Hm.
Yeah.
[REINA] I had hoped
that you would understand.
I don't like
to get close to people
Takako: Cute
Micchan: It's so cute
who I don't find interesting.
Sacchan: Cute
Akiko: Want
♪
Taking comfort in being the
same as someone else is stupid.
♪
I want to resist going along
with all those perfect people.
Maybe not everything,
but you kind of get it, right?
You know,
that sort of crazy feeling.
♪
Yeah, I get it.
I know how you feel, Reina.
♪
Are we friends?
♪
[KUMIKO]
Yes.
♪
[REINA]
I want to be special.
♪
And I don't want
to be like everyone else.
♪
That's why I play the trumpet.
So I can become special.
[KUMIKO]
She was really drawing me in.
At that moment, I felt like
maybe losing my head
wouldn't be such a bad thing.
♪
You can become special
playing the trumpet?
In time.
The more I practice,
the better I will get,
and the more special
I'll become.
[REINA] And I won't
be one of those people
who just thinks
they're special.
I'll be truly special.
♪
[laughs]
Keep blurting things out,
Kumiko!
♪
[REINA]
Are you ready?
[KUMIKO] I'm ready.
What are we playing?
[REINA]
That piece we played
at the middle school
farewell party.
[KUMIKO]
That one?
[wind howling]
I like it.
[sighs]
Yeah, okay.
[inhales deeply]
♪
[crickets chirping]
[KUMIKO] After that,
our dream-like evening
finally came to an end.
And so
[NOBORU]
All right.
Let's start the auditions.
[KUMIKO]
the next piece begins.
To Be Continued