Ep 3. The Anonymous Chopin

The show La Corda d'Oro ~primo passo~ season 1 episode 3 is titled The Anonymous Chopin. The story picks up with Kahoko Hino as she practices her violin for the upcoming competition. As she is playing, she hears a piano playing Chopin's music from the next room, and she becomes curious about who the player might be.

Kahoko decides to investigate and finds out that the pianist is someone who is known only as "M", who is also a participant in the music competition. She is intrigued by his music and is amazed by his talent. Kahoko tries to approach M several times, but he always manages to elude her.

Meanwhile, Kahoko's friends are busy preparing for the competition, and they are getting very serious and focused. They are determined to win, and they think that Kahoko might be a hindrance to their success. However, Kahoko wants to be a part of the team and tries to keep up with the others.

As the music competition approaches, there is a lot of tension in the air. Kahoko discovers that M is actually a student at the same school as her, but he is shy and introverted. He plays the piano just for his own pleasure and does not want any fame or recognition.

As the competition gets underway, the contestants are nervous and jittery. Kahoko's friends play their music with precision and grace, but Kahoko is worried about making a mistake. She feels inadequate compared to the others, and she becomes very discouraged.

In the end, the music competition has a surprise winner. Despite the expectations that her friends would win, the anonymous musician M wins the competition with his amazing piano performance. Kahoko congratulates M, and he reveals himself to her, but tells her to keep his identity a secret. Kahoko agrees to keep the secret and is inspired by M's hidden talent.

With the tension of the competition behind them, Kahoko and her friends resume their practice with a renewed sense of energy and purpose. They discover the power of friendship and determination to help each other in their musical journey. The episode ends with Kahoko playing her violin with renewed passion and motivation.