Sound! Euphonium Season 1 Episode 10

Straight Trumpet

Despite not making the cut, Natsuki remains in good spirits and expresses her wish to play again next year, much to Kumiko's relief. Upon discovering that Mr. Taki had known Reina prior to their meeting at Kitauji, Yuko Yoshikawa, a second-year trumpet player who idolizes Kaori, publically accuses him of playing favorites in the auditions. Overhearing this, Reina angrily rebukes her, Natsuki and Kaori having to step in to prevent further escalation. Reina confides to Kumiko how she chose Kitauji because of Mr. Taki and that she loves him, much to her surprise. As the rumor that Mr. Taki held the auditions only so that Reina could be the soloist begins to spread, the mood of the band begins to drop. In response, Mr. Taki announces that he will hold second auditions for anyone who is interested in appealing, the results being judged by a vote from all band members. Kaori asks to redo the audition for the solo part, thus forcing Reina to have to redo her audition as well.