La Corda d'Oro: Primo Passo — Season 1, Episode 3: The Anonymous Chopin

Episode synopsis

Hino has decided to help Lili and practice hard. Hino rescues Tsukimori from being cornered by two other music students by splashing them with water from a vase; however, the vase breaks and cuts her fingers. Tsukimori shows concern, though ostensibly because this will affect the overall performance of the concours, and not on Hino's behalf. Later Tsukimori and Tsuchiura get into an altercation over Hino and music. Tsukimori informs Tsuchiura disdainfully that general education students have no right to say anything about music. Afterwards, Hino was informed that she needs an accompanist for the first selection. Then, Hino discovers Tsuchiura playing the piano beautifully in a music shop. When Tsuchiura notices Hino, he becomes upset and makes Hino promise not to tell anybody about it.

About La Corda d'Oro: Primo Passo

Hino goes to a school that specializes in music and has two streams: the normal stream and the music stream, where the music students are regarded as the more elite. She was running late for her class one day when she saw a tiny fairy, who seemed really excited that she could see it. The next day, the entrants in the music competition, who are decided by the school, are announced. Hino's name appears on the list - except she doesn't play an instrument. The fairy gives her a magical violin that can be played by anyone. Reluctantly, she enters into the competition and is forced to deal with the prejudices of her peers.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1An Unbelievable Prelude
• E2The Impending Troubles of Gavotte
• E4The Waltz of the Bewildered Heart
• E5The Barefooted Vibrato
• E6The Uneasy Polka
• E7The Secretive Duet
• E8The Heart-Spun Canon
• E9A Peaceful Concerto
• E10The Aloof Virtuoso
• E11The Black and White Adagio
• E12The Guilty Pianissimo
• E13The Irreplaceable Melody