We learn the stories of Kousei’s rivals, which helps shed light on their motivations and how those might affect Kousei. We take a moment to appreciate the episode’s pacing and storytelling before tackling the bigger question: How do you play with emotion while performing well in a competition that bases rank on technique? Join the discussion: reddit.com/r/DeliberateSound or on twitter.com/DeliberateSound or instagram.com/DeliberateSound