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.
We came to the decision that changing 
the number of performers would be best.
Wir haben die Entscheidung so getroffen,
weil wir sie für die beste hielten.
Decidimos que cambiar
la cantidad de actores era lo mejor.
Decidimos que cambiar
la cantidad de actores era lo mejor.
On laisse leur chance aux quatorze
parce que ça nous semble le mieux.
Siamo giunti alla conclusione che cambiare
il numero degli artisti fosse la scelta migliore.
Nós chegamos à conclusão de que
mudar o número de artistas seria o melhor.