With Shiki's persuasion, the Kao Council decides to expand the number of performers for Opening Ceremony. Once again back to a 14-person company, Hoshitani and the others devote themselves to practice. Meanwhile, a slight rift is beginning to form between Shiki, who agreed to the second-years' request, and Fuyusawa, who is determined to avoid any risk of failure. The difference between their goals, ideals, and feelings becomes increasingly clear.
However, now an additional 
nine second-year students—
Aber diesmal wurden
neun weitere Zweitklässler –
Pero ahora, nueve estudiantes más:
Pero ahora, nueve estudiantes más:
Mais cette semaine,
neuf autres élèves,
Tuttavia, adesso
altri novestudenti del secondo anno:
Mas agora mais nove
alunos do segundo ano...