Ep 9. Resonance

Kousei is struggling with the reality of his mother's abusive behavior towards him, as he begins to recognize the true extent of the harm she caused. Meanwhile, Kaori deals with her own emotional turmoil as she experiences a recurrence of her illness. The two are brought together once again when they perform at a piano competition, and their music creates a powerful resonance that touches the hearts of the audience. As they play, Kousei begins to understand the true meaning of music and the connection it can create between people. The episode is a powerful exploration of the power of music to heal emotional wounds and bring people together, even in the most difficult of circumstances.