A '10' for me for this episode. I share Takuan's comment above about this episode. It was really good. I'm about to watch it a third time now.
Spoiler:
- We can probably get a sense, actually a sure-fire possibility, who's going to be the new club members: Azusa, Ui and Jun.
- Decisions, decisions: Long-haired or pigtailed Azusa(-nyan)? She looks really good with her hair down, and can pass off as Mio's younger sister or a "mini-Mio"
- Listening to the 3 play a simple tune near the end was enjoyable. Jun definitely has potential once she learns more. Ui in the same boat but she learns quickly. (See below.)
- Watching the "other side" of the story of the last episode while the seniors were away on a field trip was very enjoyable to watch what the three were up to while the seniors were away.
- Jun's joking that Mio, Yui, Mugi, and Ritsu gave up on the band was funny especially seeing Ui's and Azusa's reactions. Haha.
- Ui looks to be a natural talent and learns quickly-- very quickly. She has never played an instrument before but after seeing her sister teach her, Ui picks up right away. She has never played baseball before but after seeing the other kid teach his younger brother how to play, Ui hit a home run. She. Is. Good.
- Oh, let's not forget, the prank on Mio's desk! I would love to see Mio's reaction to that.
... Time to watch this again.