The national high school music tournament is a month in the past, and Seisou's victory has settled into the rhythm of a quieter school year. The protagonist and her childhood friend Kyouya have barely adjusted to ordinary life when a younger classmate named Haruto invites them to a weekend concert. The experience reignites something in the protagonist—a hunger for live performance—and she begins seeking out ensembles and musicians, rekindling connections made during the summer competition.