- Misaki... fight! - Yeah!
- Fight! - Yeah!
Um... where are the teachers?
Apparently they had something to do this morning.
Last lap!
We'll get... first place!
Why did you keep quiet about it?
Because it's fine.
It isn't fine at all!
You have a malignant tumour in your pancreas...
Hey... let's do the surgery immediately, okay?
Don't you know?
These days, like radiation and anticancer drugs,
there are many ways of curing it without doing surgery.
But the doctor said that with that alone, you won't be completely healed.
It's nearly the regional competition.
I know how you feel, but...
Alright, Natsuki?
Keep quiet about my illness.
I do feel sorry.
But...
I don't want to put out the light in my heart.
Alright!
The quavers are sounding good.
Then let's try semiquavers next!
We'd need to talk to Hikuma-sensei about that.
The music I make with those kids, who are trying their best...
That's the light in my heart now.
Bring me my shirt.
What?
I'm going to school.
You collapsed last night, you know?
- You need to rest today. - But look how lively I am now...
Yes?
How are you feeling, Hikuma-san?
I'm sorry to worry you.
Look, I'm totally fine now.
But we need you to stay for 2-3 days.
Huh?
Before starting medical treatment,
we will do another complete examination.
Sensei.
I can't take time off from school.
I'll take care of the brass band.
No way.
I don't want the students to know I'm sick.
Even without that,
before their first competition,
everyone's full of worries.
It's a matter of feelings.
Alright? Natsuki, please.
Okay?
I get it.
I won't tell anyone about your illness.
So...
Take the examination properly.
And I still think you should definitely have surgery.
Natsuki...
Huh? He's in bad condition?
I think it's probably from the summer heat.
For now, please let him rest for three days.
Three days?!
He hasn't had any time off recently.
True, he's had morning rehearsals and the training camp...
It's because we've let him work too much.
I understand.
Sorry for the trouble.
I hope he faces the competition in full health.
Huh?
Many guardians have expressed an interest in viewing the competition.
- Is that so? - Well...
When Hikuma-sensei hears, I'm sure he'll be pleased.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Ah, make sure you're free this weekend, okay?
Let's have a farewell party.
Who is resigning?
What are you saying?
Your teaching training is complete this week.
Oh...
Is Hikuma-sensei ill somehow?
- Is he sick? - Hikuma doesn't usually take days off.
What about rehearsal?
Quiet, everyone.
He's just not in a very good condition. He's alright, so don't worry.
But you said he was taking three days off.
Yes...
And also,
there may be days that Hikuma-sensei can't come to club activities in the future, so...
Seriously?!
Is he really okay?
Well, you know... because of his age...
So, when sensei can't come to rehearsal, I will conduct in his stead.
Huh? Have you ever conducted before, Natsuki-sensei?
It's my first time.
Your first time?
We're done for without Hikuma-sensei!
It's nearly the regional competition...
Excuse me...
We haven't finished our free choice piece yet.
We really do need Hikuma-sensei...
What are you guys worried about?
Hikuma?
Or the competition?
That's right.
Rather than worrying about Hikuma-sensei, you're only worrying about yourselves.
That's not true.
Sensei...
Wait... why?
Well...
Everyone's worked hard.
Of course you'd be worried about the competition.
Shouldn't you take it easy and rest?
I'm just not feeling too good.
I might take you up on your offer, and rest sometimes.
Is that all?
We worried for nothing!
More importantly,
the regional competition is finally on in three more weeks.
The brass band, who hardly came to practise enough,
is now heading for the competition, and getting motivated.
That motivation...
... has gradually gathered all these new friends,
And now these naughty kids...
... are pulling along the group.
Well, I can't say they're good, even to flatter.
You can't bring us up and then say that!
There are many schools better than us in technique.
But, as I always say...
What we let people hear...
... is everyone's heart.
Having everyone's heart become one.
That's the Misaki sound we're aiming for.
First we need to break through the regional competition.
That will be the path leading to nationals.
The national competition...
Sensei... you said so, didn't you?
There's no shortcut to your dreams anywhere.
So, let's make Misaki sound ring out!
Yeah!
No matter how harsh,
the only choice we have
is to clear a path for ourselves.
Well then, we'll start with the set piece,
"Pilgrimage".
Yes.
One, two, three, four...
Brass section, you have to stop competing with each other's sound.
You need energy,
but listen properly to the sound around you,
and think of how to balance with it.
Okay?
Yes.
Let's go from the O section.
Yes.
One, two, three, four...
Mm.
The sound is lively and moving.
Alright, that's all for today.
Thank you.
Natsuki-sensei!
Hm?
Well...
I want to enter a music college.
When the competition's over, could you introduce me to a clarinet teacher?
For individual lessons.
Yes, of course.
Oh, and...
When you entered competitions,
Did you have any lucky charms or anything?
A lucky charm...
It might be old, but in my day we made matching misangas.
- Misanga? - A misanga? That sounds good!
Nice.
What's a misanga?
It's a wristband.
Oh...
Are you alright?
Yeah.
It's because you left the hospital!
Here?
It's an important time.
Yes?
Sensei...
I need to talk to you about Kitora-kun's overseas study.
Huh?
So when the competition's over, Nagisa's going to start studying for music college for real.
Yeah.
Guys...
If we can't get through the regional competition...
We're 3rd years, right?
Don't we quit club activities?
What should we do after that?
Any ideas?
Huh?
I'm gonna succeed my father and become a fisherman,
so I can do club activities until graduation.
Kitora?
Hmm, what shall I do?
And you, Hiroto?
Isn't that obvious?
I...
I?
I don't plan on losing,
so I won't think about the future.
That's not fair!
He said it!
Seriously, what should I do?
- You should drive a truck. - That could work.
Let's go from 4 before G.
Ready?
Hey, it's Igawa and the others.
That part...
Igawa!
That was the first part for "Pilgrimage", wasn't it?
Huh?
The first is Kitora, right?
At the training camp, sensei told me I might go back to first.
You're totally being his rival.
No, I just...
I think you should play this part more calmly.
What does 'calmly' sound like?
Shall we play together?
Bye, then.
See you.
I wonder what he's gonna do if we have to quit.
Isn't he gonna study overseas?
- So let's try it. - Okay.
Where do you want to start?
Welcome back.
Is someone here?
Welcome back, we were waiting.
Good evening.
Sensei...
What's wrong?
I'm doing a home visit.
That's a homeroom teacher's job isn't it?
Arai-sensei was worried about you.
Whether or not you'll study abroad.
Kitora... look at this.
That's...
He said if you don't hand in your application with your parent's signature this month, you won't make it.
Have you decided to do it?
Like I thought, it's fine.
Huh?
But you went to talk to Arai-sensei about it, didn't you?
I won't study abroad.
Why not?
It's tough to be a pro, isn't it?
Of course.
I think it's incredibly tough to continue until you're acknowledged by those around you.
That's why...
You're going to give up?
You have the talent,
I think it would be a waste, though.
No need for flattery.
He wouldn't flatter you.
So you lack confidence...
Hmm.
There's no way that's true.
Listening to you play, I know.
In that case...
What is the problem?
Really...
It doesn't matter anymore.
Well then...
Good night.
If my student became a professional musician,
that'd make me happy, though.
Am I being pushy?
Joining the brass band...
I came to like saxophone more.
Is that so?
And to the same degree...
I came to like the brass band.
I see.
You intend to go to the national competition, right?
Yes, of course.
I do too.
That's why I can't study overseas.
Eh?
The exam and the competition are on the same day.
You...
Please don't tell Hiroto, Nagisa and the others about this.
We have to be of one heart, right?
Hey...
Can your hearts become one like that?
Can your heart...
... become one with your friends?
Have a good night.
Hey.
I think sensei forgot the form.
He might have done it on purpose.
He's really a persistent person.
The reason you're so interested in brass band...
I pretty much understand.
It's because Hikuma-sensei's there, right?
The competition is close,
the reality is that if Kitora-kun leaves, it'll be tough.
I hope we can overcome that with everyone.
Dad, I'll bring a change of clothes. You wait here.
Even when your teaching training ends,
would you keep being a coach?
I'm wondering what to do.
When I go back to university, I have to practise for my graduation performance.
Is that so?
Let's overcome that with everyone too.
What?
There's no test we can't overcome.
Is Hikuma-sensei absent today, as I thought?
Why don't we visit on the way home?
Right?
At our house?
No, it's okay.
I think he'd probably be asleep.
Rather than that... You decided the charm would be a misanga?
Yes.
Oh. Sensei, which colour do you think is good?
Hmm...
How about orange?
It symbolises hope and friendship.
Hope and friendship...
Ah, Natsuki-sensei!
Yes?
A word, please.
I'll see you later.
Orange...
Hikuma's away again today.
Do you think he's sick or something?
For a time like that, this misanga will come in handy!
Behold, this misanga.
You idiot, that's just a wristband!
Huh?
You said a misanga is a wristband!
- What kind of charm is that? - At Kitora-kun's house?
Yes.
Last night, I went with my father to receive his mother's consent.
- They'll see you! - Kitora-kun said he wouldn't study abroad.
Is that so?
But, it looked like he was still interested.
I think it's hard for him to quit right before the competition.
- Ow! - It's this way.
We will administer anti-cancer drugs once a week,
3 weeks continuously, with 1 week rest.
On top of that, shall we try radiation therapy once a week?
Yes.
I'll do anything if it means I can go to school.
What are you doing?
What about practise?
Hey...
Do you want to study abroad?
You wouldn't do it now, would you?
I mean, leaving the club after all this time?
To be honest, it'd be a bit of a problem.
But it's about his future.
Do what you want.
You don't have to agree with us.
Aoshima?
It's not something we should butt into.
I'm not trying to agree with you.
It's more fun here...
So that's what I've decided to do.
Ren...
I'm going to go practise with Igawa and the others.
Sure.
Well,
he decided not to study overseas.
Isn't it fine as is?
I wonder if it is...
We shouldn't butt into that either.
Right?
Yeah.
We're staring ensemble practise, so please take your seats!
- We're starting! - Okay.
Igawa.
Where's Kitora?
I don't know...
He wasn't practising with you guys?
He didn't today.
Where did he go?
Huh? Huh? Huh?
- He couldn't have... gone overseas? - Don't make such a stupid joke.
Huh? Overseas?
An overseas music program.
Natsuki-sensei,
is Kitora really not going to study overseas?
- Huh? - You were talking to Arapyon earlier.
Is Ren going to study overseas?
Huh? Seriously?
Kitora's going overseas?
Sensei.
What's this about?
Kitora-kun said he wouldn't study abroad.
He might've just said that to be considerate to us.
That might be so, but...
- What's this about? - He won't quit, right?
He can't do that now!
Be quiet, everyone!
Quiet!
Hikuma-sensei...
What's this?
Rehearsal's over already?
We couldn't play properly at all today.
Did something happen?
They all got worked up over Kitora's overseas study.
Can't he do the competition and the program too?
The overseas music academy for the program
is a prestigious school with many jazz player graduates, so it's not that easy.
Which do you think is better, sensei?
Right...
If my student were to become a pro,
of course I'd be happy.
But you know...
No matter what path he takes,
giving your all in life is the most important thing.
- Even as a fisherman? - Yeah.
One day, I want to have a drink with a fish that Takamoku caught.
I'll get you a big catch.
From now on, I'm sure you'll all be faced with many choices.
I'm sure you'll fail sometimes, too.
Even so,
you shouldn't regret failing, either.
That's the proof that you're progressing forward.
If I can...
I'd like to see you guys again when you become adults.
What? Like you can't.
I'll go see you as much as you want!
- Right? - Yeah.
Yeah.
Kitora-senpai.
You're not going to study abroad, are you?
Huh?
I'm not.
Well, that's fine then...
Igawa.
You play first.
Huh?
You can do the solo, right?
I can, but...
What's wrong?
Why do I have to go to second?
What you'll go to is a music school, right?
You can still make it.
That sort of thing...
... doesn't make me happy.
Let's all...
... stand on the same stage again.
Sensei said so, didn't he?
That he'll show us a wide world.
That sort of thing doesn't make me happy, either.
You don't have the confidence, do you?
You said that before, right?
That you relied on me.
Because we relied on who you were at that time...
Hiroto, you won't change.
You still can't rely on me?
That's not true.
"Even if you fail, don't regret it."
Hikuma said so.
It's the proof you're progressing forward.
He said that.
Try moving forward.
More importantly,
let's hurry and play together.
Don't stick with us anymore.
- Hey, what are you doing? - Aoshima-senpai!
This is bad, this is bad!
37, 38, 39!
- Done! - We've finally finished them all.
Isn't it 37 in all?
There's one for Hikuma-sensei and Natsuki-sensei.
Oh.
B-b-b-b-b-buchou!
There's trouble!
The place where you can be serious...
It's not here, is it?
You're trying to push me forward like that?
I'm saying you're in the way!
Hiroto!
What are you doing?
I want to play music with everyone again...
That's enough.
You know it, don't you?
You have a different dream to us.
We can't go on together...
... with someone who has a different dream.
You've...
... found a dream just for yourself.
Haven't you?
Then go over there.
Quit going on about dreams, dreams!
Kitora punched Aoshima.
Hey... Stop th--
Wait, Natsuki.
Wait.
I can't be with everyone else?
I want to play music together.
You'll definitely regret it one day.
I don't want you to regret it.
Aoshima...
Ren...
Go.
Kitora.
Even when Ren's left the club...
Please forgive him.
Please...
... forgive him.
Aoshima...
Please.
Kitora...
He told me he loved this brass band.
So...
Even with him gone...
Your hearts are connected.
That's what I feel.
A day will come for all of you to graduate from here too.
It just so happens that for Kitora,
it just came a bit earlier.
Even if you walk a different path,
you're friend is working hard somewhere.
So... we can work hard too.
I think that's what having your hearts become one...
... is just like that.
Everyone...
Let's work hard together.
Yes.
Here.
Thanks.
Here.
Thank you.
For you too, sensei.
Thank you.
Here.
Thank you.
Is that... Kitora's one?
It's hard work to be a teacher, isn't it?
But to that extent, you also receive power from the students.
I should've become a teacher earlier...
Well then...
Just like the real thing,
the set piece "Pilgrimage",
and our free choice "El Camino Real",
let's try playing them in the limit of 12 minutes.
Yes.
Sensei, who's playing 1st sax?
Igawa.
Do it.
Huh?
Go on, Igawa.
Yes.
Natsuki.
Okay.
One, two, three, four...
Huh? Quit the farewell party?
Even with my teaching training finished, I'd like you to allow me to continue as coach for the brass band.
Is that so?
Well then, I understand.
How do you feel?
I don't have any appetite.
Let's give you an IV to relieve the side effects.
11 minutes, 40 seconds.
How was the playing?
Yes...
It rang out.
Tomorrow's finally the long-awaited regional competition, the real thing.
It'll be fine if you play as usual.
Yes.
We'll get... first place!
You know what?
Yeah?
If tomorrow comes...
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow will definitely come!
Idiot, that's not what it means.
We won't lose.
For Ren's sake too...
We definitely won't lose.
Then...
Keep this too.
[Kamikaze]
Ah!
My wristband was expensive!
- We definitely won't lose tomorrow! - We'll get through the regional competition!
It'll be easy!
Sensei...
You still can't decide?
Aoshima and the guys all lowered their heads and begged, you know.
That even if you quit,
for them to forgive you.
They did?
All of you really are close.
Arima made this.
Apparently the orange
is a symbol of hope and friendship.
Even if you're apart...
Your hearts are one.
Sensei...
Natsuki.
Thanks for staying on as a coach.
I wish mum could've seen it too.
The light in your heart, was it?
I wish she could've seen how you didn't let it go out.
Hey, let's go home soon.
It's an early start tomorrow...
Dad!
Hey, are you okay? Dad...
Let's go to the hospital. The hospital...
What do I do?
Is this okay? Ready, set...
[20th Kanagawa Brass Band Competition]
Good morning.
Guardians, please come this way...
Those from Yokosuka North High school, the reception is this way.
Family of the Misaki High School Brass band, please come this way.
Thank you for coming. We have prepared seats this way.
Thank you for coming.
- Please sit here. - Thank you.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Good morning. - Oh, good morning.
Where are Hikuma-sensei and Natsuki-sensei?
They've yet to come.
They told me they would drop by the hospital.
Is it really just that his condition's bad?
Huh?
Don't you think he's lost some weight?
Now that you mention it...
Good morning.
- Thank you for coming. - Good morning.
I'll stay here.
- Sensei, take care of the students please. - Oh, okay.
Oh, I see.
Then maybe we should start from the 'tutti' in "Pilgrimage"...
Ugh, there's a blond.
Ah, scary.
You shouldn't make eye contact. Let's go.
- Wasn't there a red one? - To have a punch perm these days is just...
- Where are those people from? - Gaasu, behave.
But they made fun of us.
They're total yankees. I was so scared.
Do you have a problem?
If not, then be quiet.
Hikuma-sensei hasn't come yet?
He hasn't.
I think it's about time for him to...
I wonder what happened?
Did his condition worsen again?
He wouldn't not come, would he?
If Natsuki-sensei were here...
None of us can conduct.
Morning.
Sorry we're late.
Sensei!
What's wrong, everyone? You all look anxious.
We've made it here, all that's left is to make Misaki Sound ring out.
Okay?
Yes!
Sensei, are you feeling okay?
Perfect.
I've got my charm, after all.
Yay!
Eh, what is it?
You all have matching ones?
Ah!
We forgot to make one for Arai-sensei.
Ehh?
Thank you!
We will start in 10 minutes.
Misaki High School, please proceed to the stage.
Okay.
No matter how harsh a path...
Just like the sun shining on the ground...
Sensei's smile...
... gave us courage.
Everyone...
Okay?
Then, let's go.
Yes.
- Let's go. - Yes.
That's why...
We thought that...
We could keep walking if we were with sensei.