hola cornbread, you have been missed even if it was brief
Hibike Euphonium S2 03
Well, that conversation with Asuka was scary, was worried if she'd burst out of her character but she was her usual self. Nonetheless the determination with which Kumiko set out to ask her about her reason backfired as it turned out to be kind of a burdensome revelation. Half way through, that wasn't the only revelation she'd have to bear. While they aren't going to break things apart considering the pivotal point of time I don't think I would've revealed any of those details to relevant parties as did Kumiko. At least I wouldn't be doing that casually.
Good conversations on what competitions mean, I will have to chime in with Reina no doubt. It's always about getting better and on top of that, they provide a platform of sorts.
I'm wondering how the competition discussion and the Nozomi-drama ties in since they do revolve around the same people. I hope it does actually, it's clearly trying to answer some relevant questions and making use of relevant characters to bring it up.
I suppose, Kumiko's description of Asuka's performance at the end was a representation of how she was feeling. An enigma as ever.