Sound! Euphonium Season 1 Episode 11

After hearing Reina practice for the audition, Yuko is in disbelief, even privately conceding to Kumiko that she is indeed fit to play the solo. Meanwhile, Kaori attempts to gauge Asuka’s opinion regarding her playing. Though Asuka remains evasive in her answers, Kaori decides that she would rather not know instead. The next day, Yuko confronts Reina and pleads her to throw the audition for Kaori’s sake, who, as a senior, will not have the chance to play again. Reina, defiant as ever, declares that Kaori’s circumstances have nothing to do with her and leaves. Before the audition, Haruka goes to see Kaori when Asuka refuses; likewise, Kumiko visits Reina and reminds her that in order to become something special, she must win. At the audition, Kaori plays first, but as Reina finishes her performance, it is clear to the band that Reina was the better soloist. However, when asked to decide by Mr. Taki, nearly everyone abstains from voting; only Yuko and Haruka vote for Kaori, while Reina similarly receives applause only from Kumiko and Hazuki. Faced with a tie, Mr. Taki asks Kaori to play, but, having heard Reina, she accepts the results and declines, leaving Reina once again as the soloist.