Just as Satowa turns to leave, she bumps into Chika. Chika
says that he has something that he wants to tell her. This surprises Satowa.
Her friends are squealing over it being a confession but the two are clueless
about what the friends are expecting. By the stairs, Chika says that he wants
to clearly understand as to what kind of piece Tenkyuu is. Surprised Satowa
asks what is this about.. Chika explains that right now, he knows that she
wrote it because ‘I hope that the one who’ll listen to it will show a smile’
and he also knows that a lot of things had happened behind it but then, he
feels that it is too vague. “What I want to know is, in what kind of situation
where you in, what are you thinking and to whom did you write it. Can you tell
me that? *Satowa looks quite and glum* Ah, I know that this is definitely
something that you don’t really want to talk about! If you don’t want to say
it.. then, I’ll just go and think about it by myself!! But gramps said this to
me, ..’a piece embodies the composer’s heart’ *looks serious at surprised
Satowa* So, I don’t want to play it without knowing what is that heart. It can
be said that it is because I don’t know so I always felt that something is
missing when I’m playing it. *flustered* ..so! Can you tell me about those
things!”
Satowa says that if she told him, it is possible that it
will totally become telling him about her past.. “Will that help you in your
performance?” Chika exclaims that it will really help!! Looking determined,
Satowa says okay. Back at the meeting room, Doujima tells everyone that they
had specially convened today is about none other than the head’s daughter who
was driven out. “Right now, this time around, she is going to bring about something
that can threaten this Group.” Chiharu looks dark upon hearing that. Takagi
asks, bring about a threat..? Doujima says that right now, Satowa had joined a
high school koto club but that club has no reputation but it is just a group of
delinquents. This surprises Akira. A young man lets out a laugh. Akira
recognizes him as Takagi’s son. TS [Takagi’s son] apologizes and says that he
didn’t think that it is like that for seriously, calling everyone here as if it
is some big issue but in the end, it is about the club activity of an ojousama
who was already driven away.. A woman agrees with him. TS says that even if it
is a delinquent group, but it is also a koto club, right? “When I was a
student, I had more or less also had some mischievous trouble that I gotten
into. Doujima, aren’t you being overly sensitive? This isn’t something that
some adults [/higher ranking people] need to convened together to discuss--”
Doujima interrupts by saying what if that ‘delinquent’ previously
had a criminal case? This surprises everyone. Doujima claims to be worried
about Satowa’s situation so she investigated things a bit. “In the end, I found
out that in the club, there is a student called Kudou who unexpectedly is a
very famous delinquent. He repeatedly got into violent incidents and he is a
headache for the police. Added to that, the grandfather of that Kudou is
obviously a professional koto manufacturer.. It makes one couldn’t dare to believe
that last year, Kudou.. led a group of his companions to attack his grandfather’s
house and it is an incident that will make one’s hair stand up in anger.” This
made everyone nervous. TS says that if it is like that, he is already not just
considered a delinquent for he seems to be very dangerous.. Akira is surprised
to hear about this. Chiharu asks if Satowa is with this dangerous child.
Doujima says yes, after Satowa was driven out, she surely hated their Houdzuki
Group, so these two people created this koto club. “I think that it is also
possible that they are secretly planning ‘revenge’.” Everyone looks surprised.
Akira recalls how eager Chika was before in learning to play
that he would ask her to play it one more time since he couldn’t see it, and he
doesn’t want to just casually play it. Then, there is Satowa saying that she
only acted like a spoiled child when she went up the onstage, and she want to
try playing with her once. Standing up, Dojima says that this time, Satowa’s
actions will greatly devalue the Houdzuki Group. “We cannot let the gossips
about Houdzuki Group to continue on becoming worse. So, I think that we should do
something as quickly as possible. For example, persuade the school to break up
the club or make Satowa transfer to some other school.” Someone interrupts, “That’s
totally nonsense.” This surprises Doujima as she and everyone looks at Akira.
Doujima asks, huh..? Akira asks if just now, she has gone deaf? “Then, let me
say it one more time, ‘That’s totally nonsense’.” Doujima nervously smiles and
asks what she is saying. Standing up, Akira says that she is always quietly
listening and in the end, she [Doujima] would unexpectedly say something
like..revenge? “That’s extremely ridiculous! You clearly totally didn’t know
Kudou himself but you have the nerve to say those words. The one who has a plot
is you, grandmother. Not only did you investigated on high school students, you
even sneaked in some lies into the truth and tell that to everyone who is seated
here. Your conduct and deeds is what makes one’s hair stand up in anger!!”
TS asks Akira if she knows this Kudou student. Akira says
yes, right now, she is the coach of that koto club and if she can give the
assertion that it basically has no revenge that one can speak of. TS says what,
if it is like that.. Aghast Doujima says that Akira is definitely quite tired
and she’s afraid that Akira herself doesn’t clearly know what she is talking
about. Akira says no, she is totally awake. “Grandmother, you should properly
examine yourself closely. *Doujima says what did you say..* From the start,
because of bias, I also indeed felt that these students have a ‘playing around’
attitude when playing koto. But, I was mistaken. Not only Kudou-kun, but also
Satowa-chan and also all the other members, they are all totally seriously looking
upon the koto as they play. (Brother, too. I too.) purely love koto that they wholeheartedly
want to play it better. But, I didn’t know when, it is only you grandmother,
you didn’t sincerely look upon koto while playing!! *Doujima looks aghast*
Please don’t think of your own position and the reputation of the koto group that
you’ll want to pull others down. If you can find some time, then try facing the
koto directly.”
Doujima’s knees weaken that she falls on the ground.
Trembling, she mutters who does Akira think she is talking to.. Takagi tells
Doujima that is enough for her granddaughter had already said it. “I also know
you for such a long time. It is unlikely that I’m that stupid to totally
believe everything that you say. *Doujima is surprised by that* But, what you
said isn’t really completely unfounded, right.” He asks Akira if Kudou is
really a child who’ll give a bad influence on Satowa or perhaps the Houdzuki
Group. “I’m afraid of whether or not he’ll be taken away by the police again..or
perhaps, get Satowa involved in some trouble..” Akira frankly tells him that
she doesn’t really know of Kudou’s past but--..the current him, his attitude
towards the koto is totally straightforward, and single-minded. This answer
satisfies Takagi. He tells everyone that everyone thinks that it is so and
right now, it appears that there is no problem that they deemed as necessary
to-- Doujima shouts for him to wait, even if he [Chika] currently knows his
place but a person’s nature cannot have a big change! “Definitely, he’ll
immediately once again cause a problem--”
Chiharu shouts that is enough!! “It isn’t necessary to talk
about this issue further. Can I trouble you to lead the guests out. *Doujima
cannot believe that she would also..* Also, from today on, you’re not allowed
to once again go and investigate my daughter and her friends or perhaps spread
your own opinion as you wish. It really makes one feel unpleasant. Even if she
has been driven away, she is still my daughter.” Everyone looks surprised by
that. Akira calls out to Chiharu who is already leaving. Chiharu asks her if
that club and Satowa’s comrades are the reason why Satowa didn’t hesitate to
kneel down to her. “Are they also the important things that she’s protecting?”
Akira says that she thinks so. Turning to leave, Chiharu says then that is
fine. Akira informs her that next month, there is a preliminary completion for
the Nationals. “Satowa is also going to join! If the head, you can go..”
Without looking at Akira, Chiharu says, “—I already don’t have that kind of
right [to do so].” This surprises Akira. As Chiharu leaves, Takagi calls out to
her. Akira apologizes for she shouldn’t be like that in front of everyone.
Takagi says that is okay. TS comments that it is very amusing.
Takagi says that seeing a young spirited person in the Houdzuki
Group like Akira makes him feel at ease. “I’ll really look forward to your
performance later on.” Embarrassed Akira thanks him for his praise. Looking
aghast, Doujima exclaims what spirited! “[you are] Like that kind..that kind of
club that is filled with troubled children. One day you’ll get into trouble! On
this earth, there is no medicine for regret!” With a huff, Doujima leaves and
goes the opposite way. Akira glances at her and smiles as she walks away. Back
at the school’s stairs, Satowa tells Chika that always until she wrote Tenkyuu,
the course of events are roughly like that.. Chika is quiet so Satowa wonders
what to do for she never tried telling anyone about this issue and she always
do not want to talk about it..and she wonders what is the use of this story..
Chika says so it turns out to be like that.. He suddenly stands up and says
that he understands, thank you. Then, he asks Satowa if he can tell the others
what she told him just now. This surprises Satowa. He tells her that he thinks
that telling everyone about it can unify their impression for the piece.
Satowa says about the impression for the piece, it isn’t
necessary for everyone to change their own impression just because of her own
issue. Chika says but after hearing her story, he felt that he knows how to
play it. Satowa continues to protest that everyone doesn’t want to listen to
that kind of private issue and it can be said that they’ll definitely feel that
it is very troublesome. Walking down the stairs, Chika says that if it is
someone who doesn’t matter, then, they are possibly not inclined to listen,
right. “But, you’re not the same.” This surprises Satowa that she repeats, not
the same? Chika turns to her and says, “You matter [/are very important].
*Satowa looks surprised as he continue to walk downstairs* But, I won’t force
you to do so.” Satowa wonders why he is like this. “Always like this. Always
like this. When can I properly repay you. This warmth that I obtain from you.” Satowa
goes after him and says, “Kudou, I’ll treat you to a Caplico [ice cream-shaped
snack from Glico].” This surprises Chika that he asks what’s going on. Satowa
says that she just wants to treat him. “One day, I’ll repay him.” Soon, Satowa
tells the others about it. Hiro and Kouta are moved to tears about it that they
gave Satowa a hug. Upong seeing this, Chika smiles as he plays the koto. Soon,
more practice. One time, Takezou caught Chika practicing in the morning when
his hand isn’t well yet.
Later on, Suzuka is listening to them. He tells them that
just now, at that part, all sorts of sounds are constantly switching over, that
forms the theme, the place where the melody surges up. “At the moment when it
changes, can you play that a bit more smoothly?” Takezou is puzzled. Suzuka
tells them to play it so that the people won’t be able to hear out the extent
of the switching. “Afterwards, starting from here, you’ll slowly show all kind
of timbre’s feeling. Then, play as much as you like. *Akira thinks so that’s
how it is* Don’t forget to have good control of the beat. This section is the musical
composition’s most marvelous part so play together with the music as much as
you like.” This got Michi and Kouta excited for they find it interesting to
play with the music. Suzuka reminds them but if the way of playing is wrong,
then they’ll promptly undergo coaching. Suzuka tells Satowa that even if from
the beginning, she can already play it gently now but can she show a bit of
nervousness. This puzzles Satowa.
Suzuka explains he thinks that she is probably doing it
unconsciously for how she played the melody, her whole body is look very
serene. “Even if you seems to totally reject your own performance in that
tournament but that piece still possesses a considerable stunning power. Do not
erase it but rather, you should APPLY it. In that kind of melody, you only have
to put in a little then it can make the other parts glisten and dazzle.” Satowa
says that she understands. Akira thinks that she always feel that it seems to
become a very amazing piece. “It has been such a long time. Such a long time
that I have this endless excited feeling--..” At her room, Akira looks at her
cellphone that is opened to her brother’s contact number. Then, she presses the
call button. At her house, Satowa looks up the sky while listening to the music
on her earphones. She recalls everyone happily laughing. Then, she glances at a
piece of paper and envelope on her table. So, they continue to practice. And,
Chika would look at a vacant lot [iirc where his grandfather’s house used to stand],
everyone talking and studying the piece. Then, holding a letter to her mother,
Satowa mails it in the mailbox. Narration: “—so like this, with various
feelings [/thoughts] lodged on to the music. The preliminary completion for the
Nationals will soon convene--..”
Comment: Akira is
the highlight of this chapter. She finally breaks out of her shell and stand up
for what is right rather than just keep on doing what her grandmother wants. In
a way, she found her light and purpose. I’m not sure that it is safe to say
that grandmother had given up. She can cause trouble but then, after such a
reprimand from everyone there, if she dares do it and got caught, she’ll be
saying bye-bye to the group and will be utterly disgraced. It is nice to see
how everything she said and thought backfired on her. The heartwarming part belongs
to the couple. It is indeed ironic that they are talking about Chika being a
bad influence to Satowa but here, he is obviously helping her feel that she is
special to everyone ^^ Of course, I’m not sure if it is a good thing that the
others especially the mother knows about Chika’s past. It might still give them
a bad impression of Chika and they might easily judge him if he doesn’t act
properly. Anyway, Suzuka gave some more tips for the group. Satowa and Akira
are going to ask their estranged relative to come and watch the performance.
So, whether they get in the Nationals or not, these two girls will most likely
be patch things up and be united with their mother/brother. Scans by 二次元秘店汉化
Quote of the day:
You have to do the right thing... You may never know what
results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.
~ Mohandas K. Gandhi
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