Setsu plays, following his heart. He sets an image within the notes. With all his heart, he tries to convey it. The sound that pours from Setsu' shamisen draws forth memories from everyone who hears it. Then, the favorite for first place, Tanuma Souichiro's performance begins. The sound is overwhelming. Waves of it shake the auditorium and his performance charms the audience. With both of their performances over, the conclusion of the tournament brings...
He presses his thumb to the skin to deaden 
the sound. His tone control is outstanding.
.يضغط بإبهامه على الجلد لخفت الصّوت. تحكّمه في النّغمة مبهر
Er legt den Daumen auf,
um den Klang abzudämpfen.
Amortigua el sonido con el pulgar.
Amortigua el sonido con el pulgar.
Il touche la peau avec son pouce,
Usa il pollice per smorzare il suono,
premendolo sopra il cuoio dello strumento.
Ele segura a pele com o
dedão pra segurar o som.
Касаясь большим пальцем
кожи, заглушает звук.