Hibike! Euphonium

[Ryllharu]

If Kaori accepted it, she wouldn't have spent every night practicing the solo part. When it came out that Reina knew Taki-sensei before, Kaori tells Sqeaky Ribbon girl to not have them spread the rumor, but doesn't do a damn thing aside from that to stop it and continues to practice those parts (or actively starts practicing again, that timeline is unclear). Her attitude definitely shifts when Squeaky Ribbon Girl reminds her of "her dream."

Squeaky Ribbon girl was annoying, but at least she was honest about it. Kaori plays saint in front of the girls that idolize her, while absolutely taking advantage of the dirty work they're doing.

I wasn't talking about what Asuka and Kumiko talked about. I was talking about what Asuka went to go Kaori, that Haruka witnessed from above. Haruka saw it, and when she did, knew this shit had to stop right now.

Kaori has the respect of the band to stop the rumors and actually have them focus on scoring well. But she doesn't do anything to stop it. She practices to take the solo part back instead. Asuka also commands the respect to stop it, but she chooses to improve her own image amongst all the parties while punishing the brass section for no reason.

Haruka is the only one who recognizes that someone has to act, but most of the band doesn't respect her because she's a weak-willed crybaby. Personally, a second round of auditions is bullshit. If the two advisors (because Taki-sensei is only a part of this equation), both thought Reina was better, that's it. This isn't Drumline, ffs.