The start of a new school year at Kitauji, a high school in Kyoto Prefecture, brings with it the usual flurry of activity as clubs compete for fresh recruits. Among them, the concert band extends an open invitation to newcomers and begins o…

This year, Taki resolved to leave the selection of their competitive performance to the band’s executive team. As they weighed this shift in responsibility, the leadership also worked to prepare the entire ensemble for their appearance at t…

As the concert band geared up for Nationals, a palpable seriousness settled in, driven by their ambition to secure the gold medal. This heightened focus, however, created an atmosphere that proved unsettling for some of the newer members, l…

The long-awaited day of the Sunrise Festival dawned, and with it, the concert band’s chance to deliver their first performance of the year. Being so close to other schools and ensembles stirred up certain difficulties within Motomu’s family…

As Kumiko progresses into her third year of schooling, the expectations of both teachers and family weigh upon her – the need to decide on a path beyond graduation. While the concert band members are organizing themselves to visit the Agata…

The Prefectorial examinations loom, signaling the start of numerous auditions for places in the concert band. Despite encouragement from her friends, Mayu remains reluctant to try out. Meanwhile, some of Taki’s selections for the upcoming c…

The members of the concert band receive a short, three-day respite during the summer months, which is swiftly filled with various commitments. Several of the graduating seniors participate in a college information session, beginning to map …

The summer camp had commenced, and for the concert band, it meant three days of demanding practice. Mayu lingered on the edge of the auditions, reluctant to try out once more, worried that she might inadvertently steal the solo from Kumiko.…

The selection of Mayu for the solo performance has created a palpable tension within the concert band. Though Kumiko maintains that this arrangement is correct, reservations about Taki’s choice have been voiced by a number of the musicians.

The Kansai competition looms near, and within the band, disagreements regarding Taki-sensei’s choices are escalating. Kumiko seeks him out, now faced with a difficult decision: whether to voice her own concerns.

The concert band gathered, awaiting the announcement of their performance scores from the Kansai competition. Amidst the bustle, Reina and Kumiko watched Yoroizuka playing alongside several older students—senpais they recognized. Yet, a sub…

Taki declared that the band would determine their euphonium soloist through a single, final audition decided by vote. Then, Kumiko suggested they base their choice solely on the quality of the music itself, and so the pair agreed to auditio…

The moment of truth arrives for the graduating class. The Kitauji High School Concert Band will perform as a unified ensemble one final time, striving for the coveted national championship.