Sound! Euphonium (2015) s01e12 Episode Script
My Euphonium
1
Miss Kousaka.
[REINA]
Yes?
[NOBORU]
You'll be playing the solo.
♪
As Miss Nakaseko has declined.
You'll represent us
in the competition.
Is that clear?
Yes!
♪
[KUMIKO]
Once summer break started,
we practiced our hearts out
from sun-up to sundown.
And despite the long hours,
practices didn't seem
to drag on.
It really felt
like time flew by.
Or, it did,
until this happened.
♪
[sighs]
Can I get the euphs
to play that part again?
-Huh?
-[gasps]
Where are we?
[NOBORU]
We're at measure 162.
Contrabass, you'll join them.
-You got this, Kumiko?
-Uh, yeah.
Here you go, Kumiko.
Oh, thanks.
Accent
Rhythm
Uh.
Hmm?
♪
Episode 12
My Euphonium
[water splashing]
Dang, this part, huh?
That's definitely
a tough section.
[TAKUYA]
Yeah, it's tough,
but that's why
Mr. Taki's pushing us.
I do agree with him
that the part sounds
pretty hollow.
I'll try and play it properly,
so you hear how the part goes.
Oh, sure.
[inhales]
♪
[exhales]
Yeah, that's pretty much
how it goes.
-That was great.
-Yeah, you're awesome.
Thank you for showing me.
Seriously?
Why are you thanking me, huh?
You know you have
to play it as well.
-Now, get ready.
-[KUMIKO] Ah, right.
[inhales]
♪
Um, I think I'll just
go practice alone.
[crickets chirping]
[sighs]
[wind whooshing]
[KUMIKO]
All right!
♪
[inhales]
♪
[sighs]
It's getting better.
But not good enough
for the competition yet.
Yeah, you're right.
Um, hey, Reina?
[REINA]
Hmm?
[KUMIKO]
I really want to improve.
What I've decided is
I want to be special.
The same way
that you want to be.
Then, I'll just have to become
even more special.
Hmm.
♪
Still trying to nail
that part, huh, Kumiko?
[KUMIKO]
Yeah.
Ensemble's about to begin.
-[gasps] Oh, no!
-Huh?
-Your nose, it's bleeding!
-[gasps]
[screams]
Go see the nurse!
Nurse's Office
[HAZUKI]
How is it?
[KUMIKO] Hmm.
Don't worry, I'm okay now.
[HAZUKI]
You want some water?
I'd love some, thanks!
♪
[gulps]
You probably haven't
been drinking enough water,
have you?
[gasps]
Yeah.
Okay, well, I'm fine now!
No, wait! I don't think
you should get up.
[MIDORI] Yeah, Kumiko,
you should rest a little more.
No, I'm fine, really.
My nose stopped bleeding.
I'll feel better playing.
Lately, you've been
pretty intense, Kumiko.
-Huh? -You used to be way
more cool about everything,
it's almost like
you were detached back then.
-Seriously?
-Yeah!
Now, it's like
you're reaching for the moon!
Like in-it-to-win-it!
[KUMIKO]
The moon, huh?
I'm not sure I get the analogy.
I just,
I want to improve my playing,
more than I've ever
wanted anything.
[gasps]
[muffled gasp]
[KUMIKO]
I wouldn't even know
if I'm being intense
or detached.
And honestly, I have no idea
what I was like before this.
Regardless, ever since
I saw Reina at that audition,
I was entranced
by that sound of hers.
I've been practicing
like crazy,
driven by a feverish
desire to improve.
[insects chirping]
♪
Huh?
[inhales]
♪
[train chugging]
[AOI]
Ah, Kumiko.
Hey, Aoi.
[AOI]
Late practice, huh?
I'm done now, but yeah,
the competition's coming up.
Are you heading
to cram school now?
Yep.
So, think
you'll make it to Nationals?
Mmmm. I hope so,
but, who knows?
We're definitely
improving though!
We're already a lot better
than we were in the spring.
Oh, yeah? Mister Taki
for the win, I guess.
-Well, good luck.
-[KUMIKO] Thanks.
-Wait a minute, Aoi.
-Huh?
Do you ever regret
your decision
to quit the concert band?
Hmm.
No, not me.
Not even the tiniest bit.
Entrance exams have
always been
more important to me
than concert band.
Even without all the problems,
I still probably
would've ended up quitting.
I just never had much
of a reason to keep playing.
♪
[KUMIKO]
Hey, I'm home.
[MAMIKO]
Welcome home.
Man!
You brought that thing
home with you again?
Do you have to play it here?
Look who's talking.
You're in college now.
You don't have
to stay here, you know?
Why do you care
where I live? Sheesh.
♪
[sighs]
[KUMIKO] Mamiko, are you
gonna quit playing?
Yeah.
Entrance exams are coming up.
[AKIKO] You'll have to practice
hard in her place, Kumiko.
I just never had much
of a reason to keep playing.
♪
[growls]
[gasps]
[MAMIKO] Dude,
would you quit playing?
[AKIKO]
Yeah, Kumiko, stop.
You're probably disturbing
the whole neighborhood.
♪
Okay, stop. That's enough.
I can tell
it's definitely improving,
but unfortunately, it's still
not the sound we need.
This is up to every member.
Trombones,
who was it that messed up
where they come in?
If you can't do it in practice,
You'll never do it
in a performance.
Keep that in mind
when you're playing at home.
Sorry.
[NOBORU]
Okay, from measure 158.
[sighs]
♪
[NOBORU]
Okay, stop.
Euphoniums, can I hear you,
one at a time starting
from measure 162?
Starting with Miss Oumae.
Um, okay.
[inhales]
♪
Okay, that's enough.
[sighs]
Miss Oumae,
is it too difficult to play?
Will you be able to play it
in time for the performance?
[KUMIKO]
Yes.
Because if you
don't know it by then,
you will be letting
the rest of the ensemble down.
So, I'll ask you again.
Can you do it?
Yes, I can!
Okay, then, very well.
Instruments up,
full band this time.
♪
[KUMIKO]
I could see the fingerings,
feel the strength
and timing of my breaths.
I could hear the tone
I wanted in my head.
I was insanely frustrated
not being able to reproduce it.
I was confronted
by the difficulty
of producing each sound,
one after another.
I had to be precise
in so many ways.
In the force of my playing,
my breathing, and my rhythm.
[sighs]
Oh?
Reina.
[REINA]
You should drink this.
[gulps]
[gasps]
Let's play together.
Mmm.
♪
♪
-[KAORI] Reina.
-[YUUKO] Morning.
You're early.
Good morning.
[KAORI]
Is that Kumiko playing?
[REINA]
Yes.
She sure was having
a hard time in rehearsal,
don't you guys think?
Yeah, it's too bad Asuka
can't help her out
more with that part.
-I, um
-[both gasp]
I've been wanting to say
something to you both.
[KAORI]
Oh? What is it?
I want to apologize
for being smug
at the audition yesterday.
[whimpers]
[laughs]
I'm sorry, too.
I'm sorry
for dragging you into it.
Kaori, what are you
talking about?
Now who's the one
getting upset over nothing?
I'm not upset!
Why would you even say that?
Come back!
[HARUKA] The competition is now
only ten days away.
So, I'm begging
each of you to practice
the parts you know
you need to work on.
[ALL]
Okay.
[HAZUKI] Uh,
are you sure your fingers
don't need a break, first?
Oh, it's okay.
I've gotten pretty used to it.
[sighs]
[RIKO] Wow. You sure
have come a long way
with your part, Kumiko.
You really think so?
[RIKO]
Definitely.
-Let's keep that pace
for the next ten days. -Okay!
We could give you
a few more exercises
to practice at home
if you want.
That'd be really helpful.
[KUMIKO] There were ten days
left until the competition.
I thought that would be
enough time
to get my part down.
Or so I hoped.
♪
Tenors, baritones,
and euphoniums,
-this is an important part.
-[ALL] Okay.
Let's take it
from seven bars prior.
Baritones,
try to play clearly here.
[HARUKA]
Okay.
[NOBORU] Accent the first hit
of the snare roll.
Don't make me say
it once again.
These horns really
need to sound
impressive through here.
Do you understand?
-Trombone, Mister Tsukamoto.
-[SHUUICHI] Yes.
[NOBORU] Make sure you can nail
that part every time.
Uh.
Instruments up,
starting at 157.
♪
Okay, let's stop right there.
Trumpets need to end
your notes more clearly.
[ALL]
Okay.
And I need more from the horns.
[ALL]
Okay.
[NOBORU]
Euphoniums,
I'd like Miss Tanaka
to play this part alone.
Tanaka,
did you hear what I said?
Yes, sir.
[NOBORU]
Let's give it a try.
Remember these changes.
Three and four.
♪
[KUMIKO]
It all happened so fast.
I didn't even have
an opportunity to argue.
No time for discussion.
He just went straight
back to conducting.
And now,
I felt like I was at war,
trying to make it
to the Kansai Competition.
[HAZUKI]
Kumiko?
Midori and I are thinking about
running out really quick
and get something to eat.
Come, join us!
Mm-hmm.
[KUMIKO] There's no way
I can eat all this.
[HAZUKI] At times like this,
it's super important to eat!
[MIDORI] She's right.
We have to keep our brains fed.
[KUMIKO]
I know, but
So you can keep
reaching for the Moon, Kumiko.
'Cause you're already
making great progress!
♪
[NOBORU]
Euphoniums,
I'd like Miss Tanaka
to play this part alone.
♪
[KUMIKO]
I want to improve.
I want to improve.
I want to improve.
I want to improve!
I want to improve,
I want to improve,
I want to improve!
I want to improve,
I want to improve,
I want to improve!
I want to improve.
I want to be better
than everyone!
Everyone.
Everyone.
[panting]
All I really want
is to improve!
[gasps]
[SHUUICHI]
Hey, Kumiko!
What's up? You okay?
[KUMIKO]
I want to improve.
[SHUUICHI]
What?
[KUMIKO] I said I want
to improve, Shuuichi!
So do I.
I want to improve, too!
[KUMIKO] Well, I want
to improve more than you!
[SHUUICHI]
Oh, yeah? Well,
I want to improve even more!
I want to, just, I want
[crying]
I hate this!
[crying]
I'm so upset,
I could die!
♪
That's the moment I realized
[REINA]
I'm so upset, I could die.
[KUMIKO]
how much it could hurt.
-Because I definitely am!
-[KUMIKO] And I understood
-I'm completely destroyed!
-[KUMIKO]why Reina felt
so devastated
when we lost in middle school.
♪
[crickets chirping]
[knock on door]
[MAMIKO]
I'm coming in.
Jeez, it's hot in here.
You should open
a window or something.
Oh, also, dinner's ready.
I'm not hungry.
Did you get all your homework
finished at least?
[KUMIKO]
It's none of your business.
You've been doing
nothing but band stuff.
You know, if you don't
focus on your studies,
then you're never
getting into college.
[KUMIKO] That means a lot
coming from someone
who quit band and still
didn't get into the college
they wanted.
So you're one to talk.
Oh, shut up!
What's the point
of continuing concert band
when you aren't even
planning on
going to music school?
[KUMIKO] What? You think
I don't have a reason?
What's the reason, then?
Because I like playing
the euphonium!
Huh?
In fact, I love
playing the euphonium!
Oh, yeah?
Good for you.
♪
I love being
a euphonium player.
[NOBORU]
Hmm?
Miss Oumae.
What brings you by
at this late of an hour?
[KUMIKO] Oh, sorry, Mr. Taki,
I forgot something earlier.
[NOBORU] No problem.
What did you forget?
[gasps]
[KUMIKO] Um, well,
it's just my phone.
[NOBORU] I hope you aren't
using it at school.
[KUMIKO]
Ah. N-No.
[NOBORU]
Don't let the vice principal
see you with that.
I don't want her
yelling at me again.
-[KUMIKO] Again?
-[NOBORU] Yeah.
I seem to be getting
scolded a lot, lately.
Well, between that,
and making you all
-practice too much.
-[KUMIKO] Oh, I see.
[NOBORU] ButI try my best
not to let it bother me.
[KUMIKO]
Ah.
♪
[KUMIKO] So, um, is it true
that Tohru Taki is your father?
[NOBORU] That's right.
I'm surprised you know that.
You probably also know,
up until about ten years ago,
he helped run the concert
band at this school.
So you can imagine
how excited I was,
when I was assigned here.
[KUMIKO] Was there a lot
of pressure on you
to follow in your
father's footsteps?
[NOBORU]
I mean, not really.
When I was growing up,
it was never really
my goal to have
the same job as my father.
It was just the profession
I chose for myself.
I suppose that's what
it's like to have
something you enjoy doing.
[gasps]
That's all it took?
What?
You chose it because
you enjoyed it?
[crickets chirping]
[KUMIKO]
Thank you so much!
[NOBORU]
It's getting late, Kumiko.
I want you to hurry
home safely, okay?
[KUMIKO]
Okay.
[NOBORU]
Oh, and don't forget.
Practice that section
you've been having
trouble with.
Make sure you're ready
for the competition.
♪
I haven't forgot
the commitment
that you made when you said
you'd be able to play it.
Right!
[panting]
[panting]
Received: Reina
Oh, um, Reina?
Hey, can we meet up right now?
Mmm. Yeah, by the station.
[KUMIKO]
Sorry.
[REINA]
If it's about meeting up,
you don't need to apologize.
[KUMIKO] But you seriously
helped me out by doing this.
[REINA] Well, I haven't
finished helping yet.
[KUMIKO]
No, I guess not.
Is that why you called me?
[KUMIKO] Um. Actually,
I was alone
with Mister Taki just now.
♪
And you're never
going to believe
what he said to me.
[gasps]
A euph?
Instrument-kun Series
New! Eupho-kun!
Look, Reina! Look!
-I didn't think they'd
make one! -Kumiko.
[KUMIKO] There's no
proof that the God's smile
upon those who make an effort.
[KUMIKO]
That's my instrument!
But just then,
I think the God
of destiny decided
to give me a sign.
[REINA] You're weird
sometimes, Kumiko.
[KUMIKO] Yes,
got it on the first try!
-Kumiko.
-I love it!
It's just like mine!
Kumiko!
[KUMIKO]
And so
♪
the next piece begins!
To Be Continued
♪
Miss Kousaka.
[REINA]
Yes?
[NOBORU]
You'll be playing the solo.
♪
As Miss Nakaseko has declined.
You'll represent us
in the competition.
Is that clear?
Yes!
♪
[KUMIKO]
Once summer break started,
we practiced our hearts out
from sun-up to sundown.
And despite the long hours,
practices didn't seem
to drag on.
It really felt
like time flew by.
Or, it did,
until this happened.
♪
[sighs]
Can I get the euphs
to play that part again?
-Huh?
-[gasps]
Where are we?
[NOBORU]
We're at measure 162.
Contrabass, you'll join them.
-You got this, Kumiko?
-Uh, yeah.
Here you go, Kumiko.
Oh, thanks.
Accent
Rhythm
Uh.
Hmm?
♪
Episode 12
My Euphonium
[water splashing]
Dang, this part, huh?
That's definitely
a tough section.
[TAKUYA]
Yeah, it's tough,
but that's why
Mr. Taki's pushing us.
I do agree with him
that the part sounds
pretty hollow.
I'll try and play it properly,
so you hear how the part goes.
Oh, sure.
[inhales]
♪
[exhales]
Yeah, that's pretty much
how it goes.
-That was great.
-Yeah, you're awesome.
Thank you for showing me.
Seriously?
Why are you thanking me, huh?
You know you have
to play it as well.
-Now, get ready.
-[KUMIKO] Ah, right.
[inhales]
♪
Um, I think I'll just
go practice alone.
[crickets chirping]
[sighs]
[wind whooshing]
[KUMIKO]
All right!
♪
[inhales]
♪
[sighs]
It's getting better.
But not good enough
for the competition yet.
Yeah, you're right.
Um, hey, Reina?
[REINA]
Hmm?
[KUMIKO]
I really want to improve.
What I've decided is
I want to be special.
The same way
that you want to be.
Then, I'll just have to become
even more special.
Hmm.
♪
Still trying to nail
that part, huh, Kumiko?
[KUMIKO]
Yeah.
Ensemble's about to begin.
-[gasps] Oh, no!
-Huh?
-Your nose, it's bleeding!
-[gasps]
[screams]
Go see the nurse!
Nurse's Office
[HAZUKI]
How is it?
[KUMIKO] Hmm.
Don't worry, I'm okay now.
[HAZUKI]
You want some water?
I'd love some, thanks!
♪
[gulps]
You probably haven't
been drinking enough water,
have you?
[gasps]
Yeah.
Okay, well, I'm fine now!
No, wait! I don't think
you should get up.
[MIDORI] Yeah, Kumiko,
you should rest a little more.
No, I'm fine, really.
My nose stopped bleeding.
I'll feel better playing.
Lately, you've been
pretty intense, Kumiko.
-Huh? -You used to be way
more cool about everything,
it's almost like
you were detached back then.
-Seriously?
-Yeah!
Now, it's like
you're reaching for the moon!
Like in-it-to-win-it!
[KUMIKO]
The moon, huh?
I'm not sure I get the analogy.
I just,
I want to improve my playing,
more than I've ever
wanted anything.
[gasps]
[muffled gasp]
[KUMIKO]
I wouldn't even know
if I'm being intense
or detached.
And honestly, I have no idea
what I was like before this.
Regardless, ever since
I saw Reina at that audition,
I was entranced
by that sound of hers.
I've been practicing
like crazy,
driven by a feverish
desire to improve.
[insects chirping]
♪
Huh?
[inhales]
♪
[train chugging]
[AOI]
Ah, Kumiko.
Hey, Aoi.
[AOI]
Late practice, huh?
I'm done now, but yeah,
the competition's coming up.
Are you heading
to cram school now?
Yep.
So, think
you'll make it to Nationals?
Mmmm. I hope so,
but, who knows?
We're definitely
improving though!
We're already a lot better
than we were in the spring.
Oh, yeah? Mister Taki
for the win, I guess.
-Well, good luck.
-[KUMIKO] Thanks.
-Wait a minute, Aoi.
-Huh?
Do you ever regret
your decision
to quit the concert band?
Hmm.
No, not me.
Not even the tiniest bit.
Entrance exams have
always been
more important to me
than concert band.
Even without all the problems,
I still probably
would've ended up quitting.
I just never had much
of a reason to keep playing.
♪
[KUMIKO]
Hey, I'm home.
[MAMIKO]
Welcome home.
Man!
You brought that thing
home with you again?
Do you have to play it here?
Look who's talking.
You're in college now.
You don't have
to stay here, you know?
Why do you care
where I live? Sheesh.
♪
[sighs]
[KUMIKO] Mamiko, are you
gonna quit playing?
Yeah.
Entrance exams are coming up.
[AKIKO] You'll have to practice
hard in her place, Kumiko.
I just never had much
of a reason to keep playing.
♪
[growls]
[gasps]
[MAMIKO] Dude,
would you quit playing?
[AKIKO]
Yeah, Kumiko, stop.
You're probably disturbing
the whole neighborhood.
♪
Okay, stop. That's enough.
I can tell
it's definitely improving,
but unfortunately, it's still
not the sound we need.
This is up to every member.
Trombones,
who was it that messed up
where they come in?
If you can't do it in practice,
You'll never do it
in a performance.
Keep that in mind
when you're playing at home.
Sorry.
[NOBORU]
Okay, from measure 158.
[sighs]
♪
[NOBORU]
Okay, stop.
Euphoniums, can I hear you,
one at a time starting
from measure 162?
Starting with Miss Oumae.
Um, okay.
[inhales]
♪
Okay, that's enough.
[sighs]
Miss Oumae,
is it too difficult to play?
Will you be able to play it
in time for the performance?
[KUMIKO]
Yes.
Because if you
don't know it by then,
you will be letting
the rest of the ensemble down.
So, I'll ask you again.
Can you do it?
Yes, I can!
Okay, then, very well.
Instruments up,
full band this time.
♪
[KUMIKO]
I could see the fingerings,
feel the strength
and timing of my breaths.
I could hear the tone
I wanted in my head.
I was insanely frustrated
not being able to reproduce it.
I was confronted
by the difficulty
of producing each sound,
one after another.
I had to be precise
in so many ways.
In the force of my playing,
my breathing, and my rhythm.
[sighs]
Oh?
Reina.
[REINA]
You should drink this.
[gulps]
[gasps]
Let's play together.
Mmm.
♪
♪
-[KAORI] Reina.
-[YUUKO] Morning.
You're early.
Good morning.
[KAORI]
Is that Kumiko playing?
[REINA]
Yes.
She sure was having
a hard time in rehearsal,
don't you guys think?
Yeah, it's too bad Asuka
can't help her out
more with that part.
-I, um
-[both gasp]
I've been wanting to say
something to you both.
[KAORI]
Oh? What is it?
I want to apologize
for being smug
at the audition yesterday.
[whimpers]
[laughs]
I'm sorry, too.
I'm sorry
for dragging you into it.
Kaori, what are you
talking about?
Now who's the one
getting upset over nothing?
I'm not upset!
Why would you even say that?
Come back!
[HARUKA] The competition is now
only ten days away.
So, I'm begging
each of you to practice
the parts you know
you need to work on.
[ALL]
Okay.
[HAZUKI] Uh,
are you sure your fingers
don't need a break, first?
Oh, it's okay.
I've gotten pretty used to it.
[sighs]
[RIKO] Wow. You sure
have come a long way
with your part, Kumiko.
You really think so?
[RIKO]
Definitely.
-Let's keep that pace
for the next ten days. -Okay!
We could give you
a few more exercises
to practice at home
if you want.
That'd be really helpful.
[KUMIKO] There were ten days
left until the competition.
I thought that would be
enough time
to get my part down.
Or so I hoped.
♪
Tenors, baritones,
and euphoniums,
-this is an important part.
-[ALL] Okay.
Let's take it
from seven bars prior.
Baritones,
try to play clearly here.
[HARUKA]
Okay.
[NOBORU] Accent the first hit
of the snare roll.
Don't make me say
it once again.
These horns really
need to sound
impressive through here.
Do you understand?
-Trombone, Mister Tsukamoto.
-[SHUUICHI] Yes.
[NOBORU] Make sure you can nail
that part every time.
Uh.
Instruments up,
starting at 157.
♪
Okay, let's stop right there.
Trumpets need to end
your notes more clearly.
[ALL]
Okay.
And I need more from the horns.
[ALL]
Okay.
[NOBORU]
Euphoniums,
I'd like Miss Tanaka
to play this part alone.
Tanaka,
did you hear what I said?
Yes, sir.
[NOBORU]
Let's give it a try.
Remember these changes.
Three and four.
♪
[KUMIKO]
It all happened so fast.
I didn't even have
an opportunity to argue.
No time for discussion.
He just went straight
back to conducting.
And now,
I felt like I was at war,
trying to make it
to the Kansai Competition.
[HAZUKI]
Kumiko?
Midori and I are thinking about
running out really quick
and get something to eat.
Come, join us!
Mm-hmm.
[KUMIKO] There's no way
I can eat all this.
[HAZUKI] At times like this,
it's super important to eat!
[MIDORI] She's right.
We have to keep our brains fed.
[KUMIKO]
I know, but
So you can keep
reaching for the Moon, Kumiko.
'Cause you're already
making great progress!
♪
[NOBORU]
Euphoniums,
I'd like Miss Tanaka
to play this part alone.
♪
[KUMIKO]
I want to improve.
I want to improve.
I want to improve.
I want to improve!
I want to improve,
I want to improve,
I want to improve!
I want to improve,
I want to improve,
I want to improve!
I want to improve.
I want to be better
than everyone!
Everyone.
Everyone.
[panting]
All I really want
is to improve!
[gasps]
[SHUUICHI]
Hey, Kumiko!
What's up? You okay?
[KUMIKO]
I want to improve.
[SHUUICHI]
What?
[KUMIKO] I said I want
to improve, Shuuichi!
So do I.
I want to improve, too!
[KUMIKO] Well, I want
to improve more than you!
[SHUUICHI]
Oh, yeah? Well,
I want to improve even more!
I want to, just, I want
[crying]
I hate this!
[crying]
I'm so upset,
I could die!
♪
That's the moment I realized
[REINA]
I'm so upset, I could die.
[KUMIKO]
how much it could hurt.
-Because I definitely am!
-[KUMIKO] And I understood
-I'm completely destroyed!
-[KUMIKO]why Reina felt
so devastated
when we lost in middle school.
♪
[crickets chirping]
[knock on door]
[MAMIKO]
I'm coming in.
Jeez, it's hot in here.
You should open
a window or something.
Oh, also, dinner's ready.
I'm not hungry.
Did you get all your homework
finished at least?
[KUMIKO]
It's none of your business.
You've been doing
nothing but band stuff.
You know, if you don't
focus on your studies,
then you're never
getting into college.
[KUMIKO] That means a lot
coming from someone
who quit band and still
didn't get into the college
they wanted.
So you're one to talk.
Oh, shut up!
What's the point
of continuing concert band
when you aren't even
planning on
going to music school?
[KUMIKO] What? You think
I don't have a reason?
What's the reason, then?
Because I like playing
the euphonium!
Huh?
In fact, I love
playing the euphonium!
Oh, yeah?
Good for you.
♪
I love being
a euphonium player.
[NOBORU]
Hmm?
Miss Oumae.
What brings you by
at this late of an hour?
[KUMIKO] Oh, sorry, Mr. Taki,
I forgot something earlier.
[NOBORU] No problem.
What did you forget?
[gasps]
[KUMIKO] Um, well,
it's just my phone.
[NOBORU] I hope you aren't
using it at school.
[KUMIKO]
Ah. N-No.
[NOBORU]
Don't let the vice principal
see you with that.
I don't want her
yelling at me again.
-[KUMIKO] Again?
-[NOBORU] Yeah.
I seem to be getting
scolded a lot, lately.
Well, between that,
and making you all
-practice too much.
-[KUMIKO] Oh, I see.
[NOBORU] ButI try my best
not to let it bother me.
[KUMIKO]
Ah.
♪
[KUMIKO] So, um, is it true
that Tohru Taki is your father?
[NOBORU] That's right.
I'm surprised you know that.
You probably also know,
up until about ten years ago,
he helped run the concert
band at this school.
So you can imagine
how excited I was,
when I was assigned here.
[KUMIKO] Was there a lot
of pressure on you
to follow in your
father's footsteps?
[NOBORU]
I mean, not really.
When I was growing up,
it was never really
my goal to have
the same job as my father.
It was just the profession
I chose for myself.
I suppose that's what
it's like to have
something you enjoy doing.
[gasps]
That's all it took?
What?
You chose it because
you enjoyed it?
[crickets chirping]
[KUMIKO]
Thank you so much!
[NOBORU]
It's getting late, Kumiko.
I want you to hurry
home safely, okay?
[KUMIKO]
Okay.
[NOBORU]
Oh, and don't forget.
Practice that section
you've been having
trouble with.
Make sure you're ready
for the competition.
♪
I haven't forgot
the commitment
that you made when you said
you'd be able to play it.
Right!
[panting]
[panting]
Received: Reina
Oh, um, Reina?
Hey, can we meet up right now?
Mmm. Yeah, by the station.
[KUMIKO]
Sorry.
[REINA]
If it's about meeting up,
you don't need to apologize.
[KUMIKO] But you seriously
helped me out by doing this.
[REINA] Well, I haven't
finished helping yet.
[KUMIKO]
No, I guess not.
Is that why you called me?
[KUMIKO] Um. Actually,
I was alone
with Mister Taki just now.
♪
And you're never
going to believe
what he said to me.
[gasps]
A euph?
Instrument-kun Series
New! Eupho-kun!
Look, Reina! Look!
-I didn't think they'd
make one! -Kumiko.
[KUMIKO] There's no
proof that the God's smile
upon those who make an effort.
[KUMIKO]
That's my instrument!
But just then,
I think the God
of destiny decided
to give me a sign.
[REINA] You're weird
sometimes, Kumiko.
[KUMIKO] Yes,
got it on the first try!
-Kumiko.
-I love it!
It's just like mine!
Kumiko!
[KUMIKO]
And so
♪
the next piece begins!
To Be Continued
♪