"Don't forget why you want to go to nationals" - With those words by Takinami in their hearts, each member of Tokise High School koto club takes the stage.
It's almost time for the clubs big performance. They need to satisfy the whole school or the club will be disbanded. They're all nervous and the crowd seems displeased from the get-go. Can they do it?
It's nearing Takezo's and the other's time to perform but Chika's hand injury is starting to really swell up. He's determined to still perform with the others but is that a decision they will regret?
The members of the koto club have started thinking about what Takinami said: the meaning and role of their sound. In the meantime, Dojima arranges a meeting with the senior members of the Hozuki School.
Tokise High School's koto club finished their performance. Despite the mistakes in the first half, they made a remarkable comeback in the second half. Now, they nervously await the results of the competition.
After lunch, Satowa and her friends from her class start talking about boys. Since koto has been the center of her life, she cannot follow the conversation and later asks Hiro if she's weird compared to other girls.
Previously, Akira told Satowa that there was no need for Satowa to receive any lessons from her. Her attitude shows that she has resentment towards Satowa. What is it that she is carrying deep in her heart?
The day of the qualifier for nationals has finally come. Seeing other students upon their arrival at the venue, the Tokise koto club members realize that they're all there seriously aiming to go to nationals.
Himesaka Girls' Academy gave a powerful performance. Now it's time for Hakuto High School to take the stage. Will they give a performance that's the "right answer"? Or will it be different this time?