Ep 2. Friend A
- TV14
- October 16, 2014
- 22 min
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8.1 (817)
Kosei Arima, a prodigious pianist, is still dealing with the emotional trauma that resulted from his mother's death. Despite his talent, he has given up playing the piano due to the fear that the sound of his playing will remind him of his mother's abuse.
Enter Tsubaki Sawabe, a childhood friend of Kosei's who has long harbored a crush on him. She encourages him to return to playing the piano and even enlists the help of her friend Watari to persuade him.
Meanwhile, a new student named Kaori Miyazono catches both Kosei and Tsubaki's attention with her spirited personality and dazzling violin playing. Kaori invites Kosei to accompany her in a duet, sparking his interest in music once again.
As Kosei begins to confront his fears and rediscover his love for music, he grapples with the complicated feelings he has for both Tsubaki and Kaori.
In "Friend A," the second episode of Your Lie in April, the relationships between the characters continue to develop as Kosei prepares for his performance with Kaori. Tsubaki struggles with her growing jealousy towards Kaori, while Kosei strives to overcome his fear of the piano.
The episode dives deeper into Kosei's backstory, revealing more about the emotional abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother. Through flashbacks and conversations with his friends, we see just how much of an impact his mother's actions had on him, both in terms of his musical ability and his personal relationships.
Despite the emotional weight of the episode, there are also plenty of lighthearted moments. Kaori's playful antics provide comic relief and help to lift Kosei's spirits, while Tsubaki's overprotectiveness of him leads to some humorous exchanges.
Overall, "Friend A" is a poignant and emotional episode that explores the themes of trauma, friendship, and the healing power of music. As Kosei takes his first steps towards reclaiming his love of the piano, we are left wondering what kind of obstacles he will face in the future and how his relationships with Tsubaki and Kaori will continue to evolve.
