I'm glad you like it.
You called me here to
give me this?
To thank you for the hairpin.
I see.
Well, shall we go?
Already?
Is there something else?
Well, no, but...
Hey, wait!
What?
I...
Yeah?
I kinda like...
Like what?
You!
"Come join the Kitauji
Concert Band!"
Sound! Euphonium: The Movie
-Our Promise: A Brand New Day-
Thanks.
What class are you in?
Class 3 with Midori-chan
and Hazuki-chan.
You're in the
college prep class.
We never change classes.
I'm a little jealous.
Really?
You get to be with
the same friends every year.
Who needs friends?
I'm fine on my own.
Typical Reina.
Attention, please!
It's time to start the meeting.
Is everyone here?
Raise your hand if
you're not here.
- Lame joke.
- Shut up.
Well...
This is the current state of
Kitauji's concert band.
We're not ready to compete.
We have to recruit freshmen
as soon as school starts.
"Wanted: Freshmen!"
We need everyone to recruit!
I miss all the seniors.
Me, too.
I'm going ahead.
OK.
Sorry, I didn't mean to intrude.
Are you a freshman?
I'll come back.
It's OK! Do you play?
What instrument?
I haven't even decided
if I'm going to join yet.
I see.
You play the euphonium.
I considered switching to
trombone in high school but...
Why didn't you?
Various reasons.
There weren't many
euphonium players.
That was a beautiful piece.
A senior who graduated last year
taught it to me.
How sweet.
Nah, she was
a bit of an enigma.
That's not what I meant.
Thank you for your time.
Excuse me.
Hey!
Reina.
A prospect?
I think so.
I forgot to ask her name!
What are you looking at?
Birds.
They're bigger than I thought.
Sorry I'm late.
It's OK. I just got here, too.
How many are you taking
in the bass section?
Who knows if we'll
have any prospects,
but I'd like at least one player
per instrument.
It's tough playing
the contrabass alone.
- Want some?
- Sure.
Houw about the trombones?
Three. But four would be nice.
Chikao?
Text message?
Very good.
What is?
So many people!
We saw you on TV last year!
I guess Mr. Taki and the
Nationals
were good advertisement.
I played in middle school.
That's good.
I'm a beginner, but
I'll do my best!
Looks like we'll fill up
our bass section.
I sure hope so.
It would be nice if we got
this much interest every year.
Even so, the bass section...
will have to settle for
the leftovers.
I know.
It's not very popular.
But why? They're such
great instruments!
Shall we bribe them? Free candy
for all bass section players?
They won't fall for it.
Oh my god, it's Micchan!
- Satsuki...
- I didn't know you were at
Kitauji!
She's so tall...
Are you a tuba player, too?
I'm...
Tuba players, right this way.
- Really?
- No, I...
What's your name?
Satsuki Suzuki.
I played tuba at Higashi Middle
School.
I went there too!
Really?
Remember Hanamura,
the English teacher?
"They're like oil and water..."
You sound just like him!
And you?
Mirei Suzuki. I played tuba
at Minami Middle School.
Suzuki too? Are you related?
No!
We went to the same grade
school.
Now we're reunited in high
school!
Um...
Yes? Yes?
That was close.
You're that girl.
I'm Kanade Hisaishi.
I want to play the euphonium.
A euphonium player.
I was undecided,
but I want to play with you.
I wanted to come sooner
but my friend needed me.
I was so nervous that all the
euphonium spots would be taken.
Are you kidding?
Hey.
I'll do my best.
Thank you for having me.
I'll go report to the
band captain.
Hey, Yuko.
We got a euphonium player!
- She seems like a nice girl.
- Yeah.
The bass section practices here.
When they tell us to break out
into sections, we come here.
Is that Tsukinaga-kun?
Yes, he played contrabass at
Ryusei Middle School.
He's a veteran.
Excuse me, can you
call me "Motomu"?
By your first name?
I prefer it.
Kind of like "Sapphire"
Kawashima.
My name is Midori!
Tsukinaga's an unusual name.
I think it's ordinary.
So do we have a freshman
on each instrument?
Yes, we do!
Hm.
That's good.
How long do you
usually practice?
Until 6 pm on weekdays,
but until 6:30 starting from
June.
Practice begins at 9 am
on weekends.
But everyone comes earlier
to warm up.
So all of you come
early in the morning?
We can't carry our instruments
home to practice.
Is practicing after and
before hours mandatory?
No, it's not mandatory.
That's good.
But most everyone does it
on their own.
Shall we go check out
the instruments?
Kumiko-chan.
First...
I'd like talk about the
competition
and our competitors.
Now?
Asuka senpai asked me
to take over this job.
Thus, the red glasses.
In any case,
Kabe-san and Oumae-san
will work with the freshmen.
Please break out into
sections later.
Sorry, am I early?
No.
He's so cool!
Yeah!
A dream come true!
There are so many new recruits
this year.
I'm sure it will add depth
to our performance.
But we strive for quality.
Our goal isn't a huge band.
We want to produce results.
I say the same thing every year.
My motto is "Every student
should strive for
personal excellence."
Our intention is not to spoil
you or abandon you.
I think this is the most
efficient way.
"Qualify for the
National Competition"
This was our goal last year.
I'll leave it to you
to set this year's goal.
May I use the chalk?
Go ahead.
Talk is cheap.
So I want to make myself clear.
I'm serious about this.
If we set a goal, I want to
achieve it.
Let's take a vote.
Please raise your hands.
Shall we take it easy
this year or...
"National
Competition Gold Award"
Let's vote. Who wants to
go for gold at Nationals this
year?
I see we have a majority.
Our goal this year is
to win gold at Nationals!
I'm sure we'll face
many challenges,
but I believe we can overcome
them!
Let's give it our all!
Yes!
Fine.
Let's start with tuning.
Give me a B.
Kitauji sounds great!
I'll do my best!
Lock the door if
you're the last one out
and let Mr. Taki know
that you're leaving.
Watch your left, Tsukinaga-kun.
Who the hell are you?
What do you mean?
You're really annoying.
No fighting, Motomu-kun!
Don't talk like that.
Kanade-chan, don't call him
Tsukinaga-kun.
He doesn't like
it.
Some things are
better left unsaid.
Fine. I'm sorry.
Shall I call you "Motomu-kun"?
Yes. Being called by my last
name
by someone like you makes me
sick.
Motomu-kun!
Sorry...
- Whoa.
- Excuse me.
Sacchan, Micchan, after you.
Can you not call us that?
We're not the Bobbsey Twins.
It sounds like a comedy duo.
It's easy to remember.
It's cute! Right?
I hate it.
Micchan.
Wow, they're fighting over
such trivial matters.
Trivial? Not to them.
Oumae senpai, you're too nice.
Freshmen are such a pain.
Don't say that.
You're in charge.
I'm doing my best.
But they're so naïve
and sensitive.
They all have their reasons.
Motomu-kun reminds me of
a kitten left out in the rain.
An abandoned Persian, maybe?
Exactly.
Don't you agree? Kanade-chan
is like a spoiled housecat.
Animal kingdom!
Please be careful.
This year's bass section has
some interesting animals!
See ya!
I have a bad feeling about this.
What the heck?
- What's wrong?
- Did you see something?
No, nothing! The freshmen...
What a pain...
Ryusei's sound changed dramatically
when our new advisor came on board.
Kyoto, Ryusei Gakuen High School
A new teacher, huh?
Is Ryusei good?
They're OK but they don't enter
the top competitions.
Let's do it for Mr. Gen-chan!
But they seem really close.
Can I use the printer, Dad?
- Kumiko, your milk!
- I'll drink it.
Do people tell you
you're too serious?
Me?
Your writing just oozes
seriousness and determination.
- Determination?
- Remember
last year at Kaori senpai
and Kousaka's audition?
You were just a freshman,
but you applauded. That's
determination.
That was...
I tend to get overwhelmed
in those situations.
At the time, I thought
Kaori senpai should play the
solo.
Really?
I'm glad you were my partner.
What about our meeting,
Kabe senpai?
That sounds so formal.
Isn't there another name?
Um...
Mr. Gen-chan!
Kabe-chan senpai?
Sounds good.
That's it for the
Sunrise Festival.
Any questions so far?
Yes.
Yes?
Is it true that we have to
audition
for a spot in the competition?
That's true.
Any concerns?
Well, yes.
I thought I was clear.
Um.
I think her concern is that
factors
like grade level and who you
know
will determine who gets a spot
in the competition.
Namely, seniority will be given
priority over skill level.
Right.
Absolutely not.
Grade level is irrelevant.
Selection will be based
on merit alone.
Thank you.
Hiraishi-san, what were you
thinking
while playing just now?
Don't just play
without intention.
Your breath, the shape of your
sound, your surroundings.
Feel all of that.
Then focus on creating music
as a single phrase.
Same goes for harmonies.
Be aware of the role
that each of you play.
We'll do our best.
Courtesy of the double reeders.
It's worse than I thought. We
may not
even win gold at regionals.
I know.
The problem is some of the
freshmen
think they're ready now.
We have to work harder.
Good-bye.
Leaving already?
Yes. Practice is done.
Aren't you two kind of...close?
Really?
This is normal.
I'll be leaving, then.
Bye.
Bye.
Sacchan stays after to practice.
That's why she's getting closer
to everyone.
Is Mirei isolating herself?
No one in the bass
section wants that.
But I feel like Mirei-chan is
backing
herself into a corner.
Have you talked to her?
I want to, but I feel like
she has her guard up with me.
Ask someone else.
There are other freshmen,
you know.
Right. Thanks! I'll try.
Please! Just one more time.
OK. Watch carefully.
Was it that funny? Ow!
What was that?
What did you want to ask me?
It's nothing really, but...
You wanted to talk to me in
particular.
I'm so honored.
Is it about Tsukamoto senpai?
And the freshman,
Michiru Hakase?
I...what are you...?
Takigawa senpai is always
teasing Tsukamoto senpai.
Saying "I'm going to
tell Oumae."
Don't worry. I'm the only
freshman
that noticed.
And there's nothing going on
between
Michiru and Tsukamoto senpai.
- Is that so?
- That's so!
What the heck?
You were worried.
No, no! That's not it!
I don't care about Shuichi right
now.
I'm worried about Mirei-chan.
Is that it?
Mirei-chan doesn't seem to be
fitting in with the
other players.
You want me to be friends
with Mirei Suzuki?
Well...
Fine.
I wanted to get to
know her anyways.
- Really?
- Yes!
Does your sound come out
when and how you want it to?
Are all the sounds in sync?
Be aware of the shape of your
sound.
Have you ever listened to
your sound objectively?
Objectively?
Not from the stage,
but from the audience.
I think you'll find it sounds
very different without a
contrabass.
The role of the contrabass
is to add resonance, not volume.
Every instrument has a purpose.
So how's Kanade doing
with the other girl?
Well...
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Bye.
- I did it on my first try!
- You did it!
Let's just say
the issue isn't resolved.
It seems like Kanade-chan knows
it and acts accordingly.
You're overthinking it.
But she's been like that
from the beginning.
She hides her true feelings.
It's like she knows what I want,
and does it before I even ask.
I did it!
Your lips should
vibrate like this.
Good.
Wow.
You're amazing, Midori senpai!
Are you OK?
Leave her alone for now. She's
trying to live up to
last year's drum major.
Stop!
Kato and Satsuki, you're off.
You have to focus on the music
and the steps at the same time.
Nakagawa, too many mistakes.
Sorry. I'll try harder.
I'm sorry! I'm slowing you down!
Don't worry. They called me
the "out-of-stepper" last year.
You fell on your face a lot.
Hey! Not in front of
the freshmen!
Don't worry! I love you
no matter what!
- Sacchan!
- Hazuki senpai!
Do you have marching band
experience, Mirei-chan?
- Um...yes.
- I see.
I'm looking forward
to marching with you.
Riko senpai...
I'm happy to play with you, too,
Micchan!
Mirei!
Sorry.
Kato and Satsuki Suzuki,
check your stride again.
The rest of you, from the top.
Nakagawa senpai.
Please take it slower.
You're ahead of the music.
All right.
Good work.
You're leaving?
Practice is done.
I see. Good work.
Bye.
What about Sacchan?
I'm staying. I need to
practice more.
Shall we stay, too?
I guess.
Oumae senpai?
I guess I will too.
Then I'll stay, too.
Is it OK?
It's fine.
I've always wanted
to ask you something.
What?
Who do you like better,
Satsuki or Mirei?
What kind of question is that?
That didn't come out right.
Let me restate.
Who do you think is trying
harder,
Satsuki or Mirei?
Here.
Thanks.
To be honest, the more time I
spend
with someone, the more I like
them.
So it's Satsuki, then?
But from the band's
point of view,
a player with talent who can
produce results in a short
period
is very valuable. I
like them both.
That's cheating.
I don't care if you think so.
That's how I honestly feel.
I'm sorry. I guess
that was a mean question.
That's OK.
It was on your mind, right?
You're amazing. So magnanimous.
What the...
I'm serious. My honest feeling
is that you're someone
I can truly respect.
I wonder what Asuka
senpai would do.
Yo.
Kousaka said you already left.
You ran here?
Well, yeah...
There's a freshman on trombone
named Michiru Hakase.
A reliable source told me
the rumor is unfounded.
A contrabass player?
No, a euphonium player.
So it wasn't Motomu?
You call him that, too?
It's obvious he hates being
called by his last name.
He's really beautiful.
He looks like a girl.
He hates being told that, too.
Really?
He wants to be more masculine.
He has a complex about his
height, too.
Shuichi, you really understand
Motomu-kun.
Sure. We're both human.
I guess I'm a failure.
What?
"Sunrise Festival"
There's Mr. Taki of Kitauji.
Where?
Here we are again.
Take in all the good points of
your
competitors. Use this time
wisely.
Many people in the audience
are looking forward to
your performance.
Don't let down your guard.
Do you want to use a tuner?
No, thanks.
Can I borrow it?
I'm getting nervous!
Relax, relax.
That's right.
Yes. Mi...
...rei-chan. You, too.
Is your bell crooked?
Look at Sacchan's and mine.
It's in the correct position.
I can do it myself!
- Sorry!
- Micchan, that was rude!
I asked you not to call me that!
What's wrong with you?
We're on soon.
Nothing. It's nothing.
Sorry, I overstepped.
I'm sorry.
I'm quitting.
Wait!
I'm only causing trouble.
You're not! Wait!
What? What's going on?
You're leaving?
I don't know what
I'm doing here.
Because you don't belong?
Because...
You're better than Satsuki.
Then why does
everyone favor her?
She's no good and
not getting any better.
She's cheerful, but that's all.
But you also know
that Satsuki's more
popular than you.
Am I wrong?
You're not wrong.
I like you better.
Oumae senpai feels the same way,
right?
Mirei-chan,
why don't you tell us the truth.
You can trust Oumae senpai.
I came to this school
to get better.
To be in an environment where
I could give it my all. That's
why I joined.
So watching Hazuki senpai
and Satsuki irritates me.
To be honest, I believe I'm
better than Hazuki senpai.
But she's having so much fun.
It's not your fault.
Everyone wants to help Satsuki.
You're doing your best,
but no one recognizes it.
You're wrong.
Everyone knows you're good.
Goto senpai, Riko senpai
and me, too.
But...
You just made up your mind
and built a wall around
yourself.
Everyone wants to get to know
you. But you're a little
hard to approach.
I know I seem unapproachable.
Let's go back.
What should I do?
For starters, let us
call you Micchan.
Micchan?
That will go a long way.
You don't have to say anything.
I think everyone knows
how you feel.
Will you start it off
by calling me that?
So I can get used to it.
Micchan.
Is it so bad?
No, once more please.
Micchan.
Once more.
- Micchan.
- Once more!
Micchan!
Thanks...Sacchan.
Hazuki senpai, I'm sorry
for my behavior.
You owe me an ice cream.
I'm kidding.
Are you?
I don't think Mirei needs to
change at all.
Because she's right.
I think Mirei-chan
wanted to change.
She wants to get along
with everyone.
You're very persuasive,
Oumae senpai.
I didn't mean...
It's OK. As long as
Mirei is all right with it.
This year's compulsory piece is
"March Sky Blue Dream."
The free piece is
"Liz and the Blue Bird."
"Composer: Yuriko Uda"
It's a complex piece, but a good
one to achieve your goal.
That's my opinion.
Auditions will be held over
the two days before test week.
You'll be auditioning solo
so prepare accordingly.
We'll do our best.
There are only 55 spots.
If some aren't strong enough
to compete,
the number may be less.
Don't be overly confident.
Practice hard.
This piece is based on a fairy
tale
called "Liz and the Blue Bird."
Liz is a girl who
lives all alone.
A blue bird comes to her
disguised as a a girl.
They become good friends...
But in the end, Liz
says good-bye.
What does it mean?
What's the moral of the story?
I like this story.
It's so heartbreaking.
It's a hard piece.
Has anyone played it before?
I have...in middle school.
How was it? Tough?
It was too hard for Ryusei.
Our performance was all
over the place.
What about Kitauji?
I have no idea.
But with Mr. Taki advising us,
we may be able to pull it off.
Motomu-kun, that's rude
to the seniors!
I'm sorry, Midori senpai!
OK, let's practice.
Wow! His attitude changed!
He considers himself a disciple.
He was impressed by
Midori-chan's
technique and character.
It reminds me of another
scenario from last year.
Maybe I'll become
Oumae senpai's disciple.
What do you think?
I wonder.
Boring.
What about our parts?
I'll play the higher part.
OK, Hisaishi-chan and
I will play the lower. OK?
You're quite a strategist.
What?
Nothing. I tend to
overthink things.
What? So it's true?
I didn't mean to hide it.
Who confessed to whom?
No need to answer.
Tsukamoto senpai.
Kabe-chan senpai,
the hand-out...
"Hibiki Tsuchiya" [Horn]
Oumae-chan?
You're drooling.
No way!
So much detail!
You saw my notes?
Just the open page. I'm sorry.
I don't mind, if it's you.
I would have helped you.
I heard you're a
freshman advisor.
I just listen to them vent.
That's good.
I enjoy taking notes.
Enjoy it?
I was a beginner when I joined
the concert band in high school.
So I know how they feel.
Like when I couldn't
produce the right sound.
I felt like I'd never catch up
to the veterans. It's
demoralizing.
I'd been practicing so hard
but saw no improvement.
Senpai...
Oumae-chan.
Never mind.
What is it?
Is something wrong
with Kabe senpai?
Why?
She's in the teacher's
office a lot.
The audition's coming up,
but she hardly practices.
She's working hard
to teach the beginners.
Maybe she's in the teacher's
office to see Mr.Taki.
She's not you!
"Agata Festival"
"Agata Festival"
Did he ask you to go?
Who?
Tsukamoto, of course.
Reina, you're such a girl.
Don't be rude. I'm worried.
What if...
Mr. Taki asked you to go out
with him in the future?
Why...
are you asking me?
That's so stupid!
The future, huh?
Kumiko.
Your sister and I got into
a fight over this,
but do you know what
you want to do with your future?
The future? I have no idea.
It's pouring.
It's the rainy season.
Is the wind section here?
Some of them must be.
Is the bass section OK?
Why?
Nakagawa senpai and Hisaishi.
I sit behind them
so I can see everything.
Kanade-chan doesn't feel
Natsuki senpai is good enough.
You're the only one
who can help.
"Oumae Advisory Services",
right?
It's not that easy.
Want to stay?
Nah, I've seen enough.
You're going to Kousaka's,
right?
Sure you don't want me
to walk with you?
I'm OK. It's close.
Are you all right?
Sorry.
- Wait...
- Ow!
What was that?
That's my line!
It just felt right...
No it didn't!
The competition's coming up.
We agreed to wait.
I know, but...
And here, of all places?
I can't believe it!
Shall we go somewhere else?
- Idiot! Idiot!
- Ow!
What are you doing here?
That's my line.
You should've told me
you were coming.
I almost went to your house.
I didn't think you'd
really come.
Why?
You were with Tsukamoto, right?
Why does that mean I
wouldn't come?
Sorry. The candy broke.
Hey, Kumiko.
Do you think about the future?
Well yeah...we're
seniors next year.
I want to go pro.
That's why I worked so hard.
But I'm scared.
Of what?
That we won't be
together anymore.
Like Liz and the Blue Bird?
Play something.
All right.
"Sorry, that was
insensitive of me.."
"That's OK. Sorry I hit you."
Trombones. Mezzo piano on D.
I told you that yesterday.
Euphoniums. You were off
twice on B. That's fatal.
It'll hurt all of us.
Let's break out into
sections now.
Attention, please!
Before we practice in sections,
I have an important message.
It's not that important.
Want to tell them?
- What is it?
- No idea.
Sorry, this is so sudden
but I won't be performing
in the concert band anymore.
I won't be auditioning either.
- Senpai...
- No way...
Stop. Stop.
It's not a big deal. It's not
like I'm quitting the band.
You're not?
I wouldn't abandon you guys.
I want to support all of you
as the concert band manager.
So bring all your
problems to me.
About performances, practices,
your bandmates.
But I'll charge extra
for romantic advice!
In any case,
this is a positive decision.
Please don't worry
and practice hard!
Manager Tomoe Kabe
will be at your service.
We need to talk.
I thought so.
It was about mid-May.
My jaw started to hurt
when I played.
Like my mouth was cracking?
I couldn't hold an embouchure.
I thought it wasn't a big deal,
but it got harder to produce
high notes.
Arthritis of the jaw.
That was the diagnosis.
I went to Mr. Taki for advice.
What about a
different instrument?
He suggested that, too, but...
I can't start a new instrument
and hope to make the
competition roster.
To be honest,
I wasn't even that shocked.
When they said I couldn't play,
I was actually relieved.
I wouldn't have to worry about
failing the audition or being
pitied.
As a manager, I can still
participate with all of you.
Pretty clever, huh?
Just joking. You're so serious!
Oumae-chan.
Give me your hands.
What is it?
OK!
I passed it on to you.
Hisaishi-chan, about
this part...
What's wrong?
Is "Oumae Advisory Services"
open today?
What's with Natsuki senpai?
Natsuki senpai always
struggled with that part.
It's more than that.
She's asking a freshman for
advice. Where's her pride?
Natsuki senpai accepts
that you're better than her.
I don't like that.
Why not?
Natsuki senpai is a good person.
She doesn't care about
seniority.
There was an audition for
last year's trumpet solo, right?
Kousaka senpai was a freshman
competing with three seniors.
Hot!
Are you OK?
Wasn't it awkward?
In the end, Kousaka
senpai got the solo.
But did the band really support
a freshman playing the solo?
They didn't.
Do you care?
Yes, I do.
It may be the most
important thing to me.
If I don't tell you,
you'll just ask someone else.
Probably.
In the end, Kaori senpai,
a senior, stepped down.
She thought Reina
should play the solo.
Once it was decided,
it wasn't awkward anymore.
Because you made it
to Nationals.
You produced results.
No one could argue with that.
They had to accept it,
because results are everything.
But what if you didn't?
Wouldn't everyone think a senior
should have played the solo?
If we're serious about
Nationals,
auditions should be merit-based.
Not exactly.
How so?
Never mind. It was just
as I thought.
Want some?
Sure!
I can't do it, Micchan!
Kato.
Relax a little.
OK. Sounds good.
Thank you.
Your sound is very grounded.
You've gotten much stronger.
Really?
How do you like
advising the freshmen?
Well...
The view is different from the
podium.
You can see who's doing what.
I suppose.
I think she may be a natural.
It's your turn, Kanade-chan.
It sure is rainy.
Yeah...
Kanade-chan?
That idiot!
Wait!
Something wrong, Nakagawa?
Oumae?
We're holding an audition.
Hisaishi-san isn't feeling well.
Can she audition later?
What are you talking about?
I feel fine.
As Vice-Captain, I think we
should
postpone Hisaishi-san's
audition.
This peformance isn't
doing her talent justice.
That's not...what
are you saying?
Hisaishi-san.
We'll hold your audition
after the percussions.
All right?
Thank you.
What are you two doing?
Is this a lynching?
I thought you hated me.
To be honest, I do. Sorry.
You weren't even trying.
I was trying my best.
If so, you'd be better than me.
You dumbed it down.
Do you know how
insulting that is?
You're being overly
self-conscious.
I can tell by listening to you.
If you ever do that again,
I'll withdraw from the audition.
Are you kidding me?
Winning a spot this way
would make me sick!
I told you! I'm not
dumbing it down...
What then?
Tell me how you really feel.
How I really feel?
Because...
you're a senior.
A senior without talent
is hard to play with.
You may not care,
but others do.
Who said that?
No one will say it,
but they all think it.
They all want you to play.
You come to practice
and work hard as Vice-Captain.
Yet you've never even
played in a competition.
If I b*at you out for a spot,
how would the others react?
I don't want to make enemies.
It's a defense mechanism for me.
How dare you judge people!
No one at Kitauji
feels that way.
Go back and audition.
No thank you. I'm done.
I promised Mr. Taki.
- It's fine!
- Natsuki senpai.
Stop it!
That's enough. Excuse me.
Kanade!
Natsuki senpai, let me go!
Kanade-chan!
What more do you want?
What happened in middle school?
Something happened. Or you
wouldn't think like that.
I guess that's just your nature.
You look like you wouldn't hurt
a soul,
but you trample on people's
hearts.
You play dumb and make
people drop their guard.
I don't think I play dumb...
Have you looked in a mirror?
There was an audition
in middle school.
I was chosen and took the spot
of an upperclassman.
Everyone said it was
the right thing.
I would play well and
we'd win gold.
I practiced like crazy.
I was determined to win..
So the seniors wouldn't regret
their decision.
But...
The moment we got silver,
they said...
"We should have let a
senior play."
"It was our final concert.
If we played with the people
who tried the hardest,
we wouldn't have any regrets."
So I realized that's
how things work.
A good performance
isn't important.
What matters is that
everyone can live with the
result.
Isn't that a bit extreme?
- But it's the truth.
- No, it's not.
Not at Kitauji.
It's all the same!
It happened just last year,
right?
Not everyone said Kousaka senpai
should have played.
What does "Doing your best"
mean?
I thought you were
the same as me.
You stand back, don't
get emotional,
manage people, don't
make enemies.
I thought you knew that
"doing your best" is
meaningless.
You act like you care, but
you're afraid to hurt anyone or
be hurt.
So you sit back and watch
from a safe distance.
Who would bare their soul
to someone like that?
You're right. There's a part of
me that feels that way.
But I don't think it's right.
I hate that part of myself.
Why?
It gets in the way of
getting better.
Getting better?
I want to be a good
euphonium player.
For what purpose?
I never thought about that.
But that's...
Even if you stay after
to practice every day,
and get better, it may not
amount to anything!
No one will be happy!
Nothing good will come of it!
That's life!
You try your best
and practice and practice
but you could still fail!
It could happen to anyone!
Life is full of failure!
It's always on my mind!
Maybe it won't be enough!
What should I do if I fail
after practicing so hard?
What if it doesn't work out
and I regret it?
But I believe trying your best
is important.
It can never be a waste.
Our goal is to go to Nationals.
If you're better than me
or Natsuki senpai,
then Kitauji should choose you!
But...
So...
Try it.
Give the audition your all.
Natsuki senpai and I
will support you no matter what.
You've worked really hard.
Isn't that why you're so good?
It's because you've always
tried so hard.
Here's the line-up for the
upcoming competition.
Please answer when I
call your names.
Trumpets: Yuko Yoshikawa,
Junichi Takino,
Reina Kousaka, Akiko Yoshizawa.
Euphoniums:
Natsuki Nakagawa,
Kumiko Oumae,
Kanade Hisaishi.
Tubas: Takuya Goto,
Riko Nagase,
Mirei Suzuki.
- You did it.
- Contrabass:
Sapphaire Kawashima,
Motomu Tsukinaga.
Let's win gold.
Next, woodwinds.
Clarinets: Rie Shima.
Kansai Concert Band Competition
Good morning.
- 'Morning.
- 'Morning.
It's going to be even
hotter today.
Seriously?
We need AC,
not just in the Music Room.
- Maybe it'll rain.
- I doubt it.
Happy ice cream day!
My treat.
Really?
We'll take it from the top
after a ten-minute break.
Morita senpai, about
this part...
Only a ten-minute break?
It's even tougher at band camp!
Really?
He really chewed you guys out.
We do fine in section practice,
but not so much in the ensemble.
- Hey, Shuichi.
- Tsukamoto!
I'm always late on this part.
The tempo speeds up here.
It sounds different
when we're practicing.
Attention, please!
Section leaders, meet in Class 3
to discuss the camp.
Grade leaders, too.
Grade leaders!
Love and band. The
joys of youth.
Remember you asked me
about my future?
Why do you want to go pro?
I want to leave a mark.
Leave a mark? How, exactly?
By playing an instrument.
I want my performance
to reach someone.
That's my reason for liviing.
Reason for living...
What about you?
Me?
Did you have a nice summer
break?
Hashimoto is here!
Sorry I couldn't come more
often.
I was working overseas.
Can you speak English?
Please make it short.
You're so mean to me.
I'm Niyama. Let's make the most
of camp this year.
Saxophones, mezzo piano on B.
Trumpets, stay focused on N
and the tenuto at the end.
Vibraphones, are you
using medium soft?
No, the softest one.
Try medium soft.
As opposed to medium rare.
Not funny at all.
Euphoniums, can I have a K?
Let's make this part a solo.
Oumae-san, you take it.
I love croquettes!
Me, too, Midori senpai!
"Can we talk?"
Oh, it's you, Kousaka.
What are you doing?
Nothing...
Kumiko's still up.
I'll go get her.
Did something happen?
No, nothing.
Kousaka...
What?
Never mind. You're scary.
Sorry.
I just got here, too.
What?
This could have waited
until after camp, but...
I realized that I can't
do many different things at
once.
So we need to take a break.
Next year, after band
is finished,
if you still want to
go out with me,
then give it to me at that time.
Sorry.
I guess with the band, college
exams
and the future,
there's a lot to think about.
We're on the same page.
Let's win gold at Nationals.
Kansai Concert Band Competition
Our space is marked with an "F."
There's Ryusei.
Look! It's Gen-chan sensei.
You mean Genzaburo Tsukinaga?
Kitauji, it's almost time.
Don't get lost in transit.
There you are.
Hey!
Kaori senpai!
My angel!
Long time, no see.
Captain?
You have a job to do.
I know!
Oumae-chan.
Yo!
Asuka senpai...
I didn't want you to see me,
but I came anyway.
How's college?
There are more important things
right now.
Asuka senpai is an alunmus.
I guess I'm in the way.
I'll be going.
Can't wait to hear you play.
Going already?
Did you miss me that much?
Well...
I'll give you something special.
This magic ticket.
Senpai! Lead us in a cheer!
Who, me?
Go, Kitauji! Come on.
That's my line.
- Wait, Asuka!
- Did I sound like her?
Go, Kitauji!
OK, Captain.
Attention, please!
We hear you.
A lot has happened since
I became Captain last year.
Everyone in every grade
had obstacles to overcome.
But we all supported each other,
and we're here as our best
selves.
And Vice-Captain,
thank you!
Why now?
I want to play with you
guys forever.
I don't want us to end here.
Let's go to Nationals!
Oumae-chan, I feel really lucky.
To have come here last year
and this year.
Senpai...
Let's go to Nationals.
Vice-Captain.
What? Sorry.
Can I ask one question?
- What?
- Have you...
always been this passionate
about the euphonium?
Every day? This serious?
No way. I started playing
in elementary school
but it was off and on,
sometimes just out of habit.
I think I got serious
in high school.
Why?
At our final competition
in middle school, I didn't cry.
I was relieved we got
the consolation gold prize.
But a girl beside me
was bawling.
It was almost embarassing,
but she was so mad.
It's our #1 trumpet player.
Let's go, Kitauji!
That was the beginning for me.
#13, representing Wakayama
Kaeichu High School
Bronze Award.
#14, representing Hyogo
Hikarigawa High School
Silver Award.
#15, representing Kyoto
Kitauji High School
Gold Award!
Next, we'll announce
the three concert bands
that will enter the National
Competition in October.
The first school is #3.
Representing Osaka,
Myojo Technical High School.
The second school is #8.
Representing Osaka,
Shuto University High School.
The third school...
The last school.
Is #22, representing Kyoto,
Ryusei Gakuen High School.
"Ryusei Gakuen"
We tried so hard.
Damn!
Good job.
I'm sorry.
You did great!
Yeah, the best!
Hazuki senpai, Sacchan.
Let's play together next year!
Micchan.
Hey, what's with everyone?
This isn't a funeral.
Why are you depressed?
We played our best today.
That's the truth, right?
For all the club members
who supported us,
for the teachers and parents,
we have to go home proud.
We didn't make it to Nationals,
but don't be depressed.
We played our best in
that moment.
And this experience will benefit
us in the future. For next year.
I swear it, as your captain.
Kitauji is going to get better!
Stronger!
So raise your heads!
Today is our first step towards
next year's competition.
Let's have a great
practice tomorrow!
Good job.
Practice...for what?
I knew this would happen.
In the end, we have nothing.
We practiced so hard,
and even fought.
We came to school every day
over summer break.
Yeah...
This is stupid.
So stupid.
I know, it is stupid.
Hey, Kanade-chan.
What?
Are you mad?
Yes.
I'm so mad, I could die!
Original Story: "Sound!
Euphonium" Series
by Ayano Takeda [TAKARAJIMASHA,
Inc.]
Script: Jukki Hanada
Series Direction: Naoko Yamada
Character Design: Shoko Ikeda
Chief Director: Tatsuya Ishihara
Good morning, Captain.
Morning.
I'm Kumiko Oumae, Captain of
Kitauji High School's Concert
Band.
This is embarrassing.
Never mind.
Let's do it!
Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day (2019)
Moderator: Maskath3