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.
How many times did the 
Kao Council turn us down?
Wir oft hat uns der Kao-Rat
abblitzen lassen?
¿Cuántas veces
nos rechazó el Consejo Kao?
¿Cuántas veces
nos rechazó el Consejo Kao?
Le conseil a pas arrêté
de nous refouler.
Quante volte ci siamo beccati 
dei no decisi dal consiglio Kao?
Quantas vezes o conselho Kao nos rejeitou?