Synopsis

During block practice, Tachibana finds himself increasingly frustrated by the other club members’ lack of initiative. Ritsuko notices that Tachibana is perpetually aware of Sakuma, a senior from their junior high school. He recounts to her how he succeeded Sakuma as captain of the orchestra club, a group that consistently won gold in competitions. He speaks of the bitter disappointment and regret he felt when his own dedication and sense of responsibility failed to yield the desired outcomes. As