Avsnitt 9

With the Ayanagi Festival performance approaching, Team Otori strives hard during practice. Then one day, Hiragi calls out to Otori. He tells him, "Team Otori's presence is affecting the traditions and standards of Ayanagi Academy", forcing Otori to make his choice. To make use of one's genius or to help the five whose future has begun to shine like stardust. When faced with the decision, Otori and Hiragi's hidden past is revealed.