An absolutely fantastic episode once again.
The drama and tension built up nicely. Overall the auditions went smoothly. Mayu continued her uncertain stance, but continues to go along with it for now. Honestly it's really just a matter of time until we actually get into what the heck happened to her that's made her that uncomfortable. But we're not getting there now.
The good thing about the tension is it bringing the best out of some people. Kumiko rose to the occasion and I'm sure she gave a far better performance knowing she was up against someone of Mayu's level than if she was only dealing with Kanade and a first year.
Of course the odds are good now that Kumiko will lose that spot after the second audition since she can then triumphantly find herself and retake it through the final audition. But that's something to tackle later.
Good for Hazuki too. She worked her butt off for years and fell short so many times. But she didn't let the disappointment break her. She just kept working and finally earned her spot. Good on her
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And I kind of like the way Taki approached the tubas. While taking someone with less overall skill has it's pros/cons there is value to it. The pure power of her tuba can add quite a bit even at the cost of having her stay quiet during parts that she's not able to ideally handle yet. Plus there's plenty of chances for Satsuki to make her comeback
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Originally Posted by HandofFate
I know they want to club to be full 'meritocracy' But Kumiko is pushing the new 3rd year girl a bit annoying. She even gives many outs that she doesn't mind making way for the longer standing members, and I get her, she just joined seemingly sudden and isn't as invested in the National goal as the rest.
I'm on the side of "do it for the experience" Sure, try as hard for nationals, but 90% of these 3rd year band members, this is going to be the last they're ever gonna do a marching band thing. Half might not attend college and just jump into the work force, and more than half of those won't be signing up for the much more competitive college marching band clubs. So having Kumiko who's been aiming hard for it for 3 years, and then lose out on the audition to this fresh 3rd year member who doesn't even want to take her spot is silly.
I guess its a reflection of Kumiko's view on music and if its that important to her and stuff. But that's my view on what's happening.
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The point is to win. It's because this is the third year that Kumiko can't afford to bend and let Mayu take the easy way out. The experience means jack if they lose. The first episodes of this season made it clear. It's win or bust. Let Mayu back off and they happen to lose, Kumiko can spend the rest of her life regretting it.
And she certainly can't back off after what happened in the first year. Support Reina taking the spot that she deserved but be weak and let Mayu back off because she might lose the soli part?
In the end it's not like Kumiko won't be there if Mayu competes. The worst case scenario is losing the soli part with Reina. That would suck, but it's overall a lesser evil than dropping the quality of their group.
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Originally Posted by Master_Yoma
Well its finely time for the competition and the usual people have been chosen
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I'd say some waves were made because it wasn't just the usual people. Hazuki making it after the way the first two years went is a huge moment for her. Kept up with the work and finally earned her place there. While Suzume making it over Satsuki isn't insane it was a surprising turn for the individuals involved.